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Integrated Weed Management in Sugarcane
Authors: Kumar Rakesh , Kaur Pardeep , Robin
Published: October 2024

Sugarcane has considerable economic importance as a cash crop in India.
Nevertheless, the yield of sugarcane cultivation in India is somewhat lower in
comparison to other nations. The presence of weed infestation is a significant obstacle
to the improvement of sugarcane farming in the majority of sugarcane-growing regions
within the country. The issue of weed proliferation is intensified by the overutilization
of fertilizers, increased plant spacing, frequent irrigation, and the prolonged duration
needed for complete seedling germination. Therefore, the implementation of a
comprehensive weed management strategy is crucial in the cultivation of sugarcane.
This chapter entails the integration of many approaches that span the whole farming
process, beginning with field preparation and persisting until the harvest stage. The
objectives of these approaches are to facilitate the cultivation of sugarcane while
concurrently inhibiting the proliferation of weeds.
Integrated Weed Management in Cotton
Authors: Kumar Rakesh , Kaur Pardeep , Robin
Published: October 2024

Cotton is generally cultivated during the wet season. As a result, a large
number of weeds thrive in this crop. It is very susceptible to weed competition,
especially during the first 50-60 days post-planting, resulting in yield losses ranging
from 16% to 63%. Consequently, it is critical to maintain a weed-free environment
throughout this period in order to maximize crop output. The chapter highlights the
significance of integrating cultural, mechanical, chemical, and biological control
methods to create a synergistic effect that reduces weed competition, enhances crop
yield, and sustains soil health.
Herbicides
Authors: Kumar Rakesh , Kaur Pardeep , Robin
Published: October 2024

Herbicides are chemicals used to kill weeds or inhibit their growth.
According to the latest compilation of registered pesticides under the Insecticide Act of
1968, a total of 33 herbicides have been officially registered in India. Herbicides are
classified on the basis of their chemical composition, selectivity, mode of action, site,
and time of application. The chapter provides a comprehensive overview of diverse
instances of herbicides categorized accordingly. The typical herbicide formulations
commonly found in the market include water-soluble powders, hydrophilic powder,
water-soluble concentrates, emulsifiable concentrates, and granules. The application
rates of herbicides are influenced by several factors, including soil composition, weed
crop species/varieties, the growth stage of weeds, herbicide formulations, and the
duration of weed control programs. The current chapter also examines different
methodologies for efficiently managing the proliferation of undesired vegetation, such
as foliar spraying, soil application, and seed treatment.
News Event Detection Methods Based on Big Data Processing Techniques
Authors: Purohit Karan , Saklani Rishabh , Bharti Veena , Naruka Mahaveer Singh , Yadav Satya Prakash , Aswal Upendra Singh
Published: October 2024

This research presents a novel approach for detecting news events using big
data processing techniques. The proposed method involves four key steps: crawling
news data from various news portal websites, filtering noise and removing duplicates,
performing named entity recognition and text summarization, detecting media events
through text clustering and feature extraction, and finally displaying the detected news
topics through an intuitive interface. By leveraging static and dynamic web page
crawler technologies, this method harnesses the power of big data to effectively
identify and track news events. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of
the proposed approach in accurately detecting and presenting news topics.
Rolling-Type Collaborative Training for False Comment Identification: Enhancing Accuracy through Multi-Characteristic Fusion
Authors: Kumar Sandeep , Awasthi Shashank , Pathak Nilotpal , Gupta Amit , Pokhariyal Rajesh
Published: October 2024

This research presents a false comment identification method based on
rolling-type collaborative training. False comments pose a significant challenge in
online platforms, impacting credibility and user experiences. The proposed method
effectively utilizes unlabeled samples to assist model learning and integrates multiple
characteristics, including emotion and text representation, to enhance the identification
performance. The method involves obtaining comment text and determining its content
characteristics, as well as obtaining reviewer information and determining their
behavior characteristics. By combining these characteristics, the method performs false
comment identification and outputs the identification result. Experimental results show
that the proposed method achieves a 3.5% improvement in accuracy compared to
traditional methods. The rolling-type collaborative training approach demonstrates the
potential to enhance the reliability of comment evaluation systems and combat the
spread of false information in online platforms.
Performance Evaluation of Wireless Communication System MIMO Detection Algorithms
Authors: Agarwal Shikha , Chaudhary Aarti , Barddhan Alok , Chamoli Sushant , Aswal Upendra Singh
Published: October 2024

Multiple Input-Multiple Output systems have been included in prominent
core standards in recent decades, such as IEEE 802.11n (Wi-Fi). By increasing the
number of clients at the server, Multiple Input-Multiple Output Technologies will also
be used for Generation 5. Additionally, numerous gaps in the various detection
methods investigated by earlier researchers have been noted. Receivers must thus
develop new algorithms to make use of the satellite data to identify the sent data bits.
This chapter discusses the most well-known and promising multiple input multiple
output detectors as well as some surprising but fascinating ones. This study focuses on
defining the many views to highlight various research methodologies, offer a basic
idea, and illustrate the mathematical underpinnings of each perspective.
DAMPAK PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI DAN PERDAGANGAN INTERNASIONAL TERHADAP KEMISKINAN DI NEGARA BERKEMBANG PADA ERA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Anggraini Margareta Rina , Fazaalloh AL Muizzuddin
Published: October 2024

This research aims to analyze the impact of economic growth and international trade on poverty in developing countries during the Covid-19 pandemic era. This research uses panel data with a random effect model. The period of this research was during the pandemic (2020-2022). The results of this research show that economic growth has a significant impact on reducing poverty in developing countries during the Covid-19 pandemic era. Exports have had a significant impact on reducing poverty in developing countries in the era of the Covid-19 pandemic. Imports do not have a significant impact on poverty in developing countries during the Covid-19 pandemic era
DETERMINAN YANG MEMPENGARUHI KEMISKINAN DI PULAU JAWA (PERSPEKTIF TEORI PRO-POOR GROWTH & HUMAN CAPITAL)
Authors: Fauziah Nurafikatul , Agus Suman
Published: October 2024

Despite being the economic and governmental center, the number of impoverished people in Java Island exceeds half of the total impoverished population in Indonesia. Based on this, this research aims to examine the determinants influencing poverty in Java Island, covering 6 provinces during the period 2015-2022, based on the perspectives of pro-poor growth theory and human capital. The data used is sourced from BPS and employs panel data analysis techniques with a fixed-effect model. The research findings indicate that, individually, education and unemployment do not have a significant impact on poverty. Meanwhile, economic growth and the Human Development Index (HDI) have a negative and significant impact on poverty in Java Island. Simultaneously, economic growth, education, HDI, and unemployment collectively influence poverty in Java Island.
IMPLIKASI KAWASAN WISATA TERHADAP PEREKONOMIAN DESA PUJON KIDUL
Authors: Raden Mochammad Faza Fisilmi , Ajeng Kartika Galuh
Published: October 2024

This study aims to determine the methods used by BUMDes Sumber Sejahtera to improve the economy of the community in Pujon Kidul Village by looking at the unemployment rate, income, and type of work owned by the community. This research uses qualitative methods with data collection through interviews and documentation. The results of the study explain that the tourist area, namely Cafe Sawah, has an impact on village funds in the allocation of funds, provides employment for youth in the village, and has a positive impact on bad habits, namely drunkenness, gambling, and others. It can be said that the tourist area in Pujon Kidul Village, especially Cafe Sawah, has a majorimpact on the existing economy and socio-culture.
PERAN OVERLAPPING GENERATIONS MODEL DALAM MENINGKATKAN KONSUMSI KESEHATAN RUMAH TANGGA
Authors: Ariansyah Candra , Shofwan
Published: October 2024

A decline in household consumption expenditure on health may indicate a decline in households' ability to prevent health problems and treat illnesses. The proportion of household expenditure on health consumption is very small compared to the proportion of non-health consumption. Spending on health is still not a top priority for households compared to other expenditure components. One approach to understanding intergenerational health consumption is to use the Overlapping Generations (OLG) Model. The research objective is to analyse the factors that influence health consumption with the OLG model approach. Based on the test results using FDGMM and SYSGMM analysis, the previous year's health consumption, income, savings, labour, inflation, and Government Health Insurance (JKN) affect household health consumption.
 
Keywords: Household, OLG Model, Health Consumption, Income, Saving, Labour, Inflation, Government Health Insurance
Pengaruh Struktur Kepemilikan Dan Diversifikasi Terhadap Nilai Perusahaan
Authors: Simbolon Frida Grace Greetje , Putu Prima Wulandari
Published: October 2024

This study aims to examine the effect of managerial ownership, institutional ownership, and diversification on firm value—in which managerial ownership is represented by the number of shares owned by the manager divided by the total outstanding shares; institutional ownership is represented by the number of shares owned by the institution divided by the total outstanding shares; diversification is represented by Herfindahl Index; and firm value is represented by Price to Book Value. This study employs a quantitative approach and involves secondary data. The population includes all healthcare and technology companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange between 2019 and 2022, from which the samples of 36 companies are selected through a purposive sampling method and analyzed by panel data regression utilizing Econometric Views (Eviews) 12 software. The results of the Chow and Hausman test indicate that the Fixed Effect Model (FEM) is the best regression model for this study, exhibiting that managerial ownership has a positive effect on firm value, and institutional ownership and diversification have no effect on firm value.
 
Abstrak
Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk menguji pengaruh kepemilikan manajerial, kepemilikan institusional, dan diversifikasi terhadap nilai perusahaan. Variabel kepemilikan manajerial diproksikan dengan jumlah kepemilikan saham yang dimiliki manajer dibagi total saham beredar. Kepemilikan institusional diproksikan dengan jumlah kepemilikan saham yang dimiliki institusi dibagi total saham beredar. Diversifikasi diproksikan dengan Herfindahl Index. Nilai perusahaan diproksikan dengan Price to Book Value. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dan data sekunder. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah semua perusahaan healthcare dan teknologi yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia tahun 2019-2022. Metode sampling yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling sehingga diperoleh total 36 sampel. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisi regresi data panel dengan aplikasi Eviews 12. Hasil uji chow dan hausman menunjukkan model regresi terbaik yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah Fixed Effect Model (FEM). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kepemilikan manajerial berpengaruh positif terhadap nilai perusahaan, sedangkan kepemilikan institusional dan diversifikasi tidak berpengaruh terhadap nilai perusahaan.
De JODI a AIDOJ: "Disrupção" da Arte da Internet por Inteligência Artificial
Authors: Nunes Fábio Oliveira
Published: October 2024

Este artigo tece reflexões em torno de idiossincrasias das ferramentas recentes de inteligência artificial (IA) disponíveis na internet com o objetivo de criar uma obra de arte para a internet chamada AIDOJ (2023). Consideram-se os vieses decorrentes dos elementos intrínsecos destas ferramentas — os princípios estatísticos e a leitura de dados preexistentes — bem como o caráter massivo envolvido. Assim, estas ferramentas tenderiam a ser esteticamente conservadoras (Martín Prada, 2024) e a promoverem versões “medianas” de linguagem (Weatherby, 2023), reforçando o que é convencional e hegemônico. Daí, acreditando que o campo da arte é um espaço potente para refletir de forma crítica sobre implicações da tecnologia, em primeiro lugar, nos deparamos com o termo “disruptivo” — cujo sentido atual denota uma rebeldia contida e “vendável” —, desavisadamente definindo um dos percursos mais transgressores da história da arte da internet, o duo europeu JODI — composto por Joan Heemskerk e Dirk Paesmans; em seguida, instigamos um dos mais populares sistemas de IA para que gere outputs criativos tão caóticos e subversivos quanto JODI. Neste processo, a reunião de uma centena de outputs gerados — neste caso, páginas criadas em HTML — compõe um trabalho de arte para a internet. Então, a obra é realizada e enquanto resultado reflexivo, AIDOJ traz questões acerca da criação artística com sistemas de IA, revelando criticamente a pusilanimidade estética destes sistemas.
Abstracts of the International Science of Aphasia Conference, University of Geneva, September 2024
Authors: SSTP Redactie
Published: October 2024

Abstracts of the International Science of Aphasia Conference, University of Geneva, September 2024
Parenting Information on Social Media: Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Mertens Ellen , Ye Guoquan , Beuckels Emma , Hudders Liselot
Published: October 2024

Background

Social media has become extremely popular among parents to seek parenting information. Despite the increasing academic attention to the topic, studies are scattered across various disciplines. Therefore, this study broadens the scope of the existing reviews by transcending narrow academic subdomains and including all relevant research insights related to parents’ information seeking on social media and its consequent effects.

Objective

The aims of this systematic literature review were to (1) identify influential journals and scholars in the field; (2) examine the thematic evolution of research on parenting and social media; and (3) pinpoint research gaps, providing recommendations for future exploration.

Methods

On the basis of a criteria for identifying scholarly publications, we selected 338 studies for this systematic literature review. We adopted a bibliometric analysis combined with a content thematic analysis to obtain data-driven insights with a profound understanding of the predominant themes in the realm of parenting and social media.

Results

The analysis revealed a significant increase in research on parenting and social media since 2015, especially in the medical domain. The studies in our review spanned 232 different research fields, and the most prolific journal was JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting. The thematic analysis identified 4 emerging research themes in the studies: parenting motivations to seek information, nature of parenting content on social media, impact of parenting content, and interventions for parents on social media.

Conclusions

This study provides critical insights into the current research landscape of parenting and social media. The identified themes, research gaps, and future research recommendations provide a foundation for future studies, guiding researchers toward valuable areas for exploration.
Methane in the Water Column of the Gdansk Deep (Baltic Sea): Seasonal and Vertical Variability
Authors: Ulyanova Marina , Korneeva Anna
Published: October 2024

The study of the vertical distribution of methane dissolved in water and related parameters (water temperature and salinity, dissolved oxygen concentration) was carried out in 2021–2023 at the offshore carbon supersite Rosyanka in the Gdansk Deep of the Baltic Sea. Measurements with such frequency (a total of 16 surveys) were carried out in the region for the first time. Methane concentrations varied over a fairly wide range (0.000–1.122 μmol/L), and increased with depth, which is a typical distribution for the Baltic Sea and is associated with the vertical stratification of the water column. Single maximum values were characteristic of the layer extending from the bottom to the upper boundary of the halocline, which indicates the flow of methane from bottom sediments into the water column. In the near-surface layer (5–15 m), a weakly pronounced peak in methane concentrations was observed, which is a manifestation of the “oceanic methane paradox”. No pronounced seasonality was detected in the vertical distribution of dissolved methane; the correlation between temperature, salinity, oxygen, and methane content turned out to be low.
Implementación de un modelo de bajo costo para capacitación sobre accesos vasculares ecoguiados
Authors: Ilescas-Martínez Ivan , Santiago-López Aaron Tito , Castro-Reyes Leticia Osiris , Pinacho-Colmenares Maria De Jesús , Navarro-Hernández Quetzalli , Isario-Martínez Jesús Yudhers
Published: October 2024

Introducción: Los procedimientos de acceso vascular constituyen una competencia esencial para los médicos residentes, la inserción ecoguiada es un método eficaz y seguro. Existen numerosos simuladores para la inserción de catéteres venosos centrales, aunque muchos de ellos resultan inaccesibles para instituciones educativas.
Objetivo: Evaluar la implementación de un modelo de bajo costo para la formación en inserción de catéteres venosos centrales.
Método: Se llevó a cabo una intervención educativa cuasi experimental, con médicos residentes del Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad de Oaxaca.
Resultados: Se capacitó a 33 médicos residentes, de ellos el 54.5% hombres. El 72.7% estaba familiarizado con la técnica correcta de colocación de accesos vasculares ecoguiados, y el 51.5% se sentía confiado para realizar esta tarea antes de la formación. Posteriormente, el 69.7% consideró que el modelo era análogo a la anatomía humana y el 90.9% informó que el dispositivo ofreció una imagen ecográfica clara de las estructuras. Además, el 81.8% valoró el modelo como adecuado para formar a los residentes en la colocación de accesos vasculares ecoguiados.
El diseño de simuladores accesibles es crucial en países en desarrollo para aumentar la confianza y acelerar la curva de aprendizaje del personal en formación. Los modelos de bajo costo facilitarían la adquisición de habilidades clínicas, lo que redundaría en una mejora de la atención de calidad para los usuarios de servicios de salud.
Conclusiones: Nuestro modelo facilita este aprendizaje sin necesidad de grandes presupuestos ni incremento en el riesgo de complicaciones al realizar este tipo de procedimientos, especialmente para aquellos con escasa o nula experiencia en la colocación de accesos venosos centrales ecoguiados.
Desesperanza, depresión, conducta suicida y características sociodemográficas en estudiantes de medicina en México
Authors: Silva Quiroz Alejandra Estefanía , Cervantes Toledo Lillian Montserrat , Gil Vaquer María José , Figueroa Hernández Jesús Adrián , Vélez Belmonte Julieta
Published: October 2024

Introducción: La depresión y la desesperanza vinculadas a la conducta suicida son variables presentes en población universitaria. La literatura ha mostrado que los estudiantes de medicina tienen factores de riesgo que los vuelven vulnerables ante dichas conductas.
Objetivo: Describir las variables sociodemográficas y correlacionar los resultados de los instrumentos vinculados a la conducta suicida, depresión y desesperanza de estudiantes universitarios de medicina.
Método: Estudio transversal y correlacional que incluyó a estudiantes de medicina de una universidad privada. Se utilizaron cuestionarios de datos personales y los instrumentos de ideación suicida (SSI), depresión (BDI) y desesperanza de Beck (BHS), validados para población mexicana. Se otorgó consentimiento informado y la aplicación del cuestionario fue en línea.
Resultados: Se encuestó a 85 estudiantes, 37 hombres (43.5%) y 48 mujeres (56.5%). Los alumnos cursaban de 1° a 8° semestre; 11 estudiantes reportaron tener un familiar con intento suicida, mientras que 7 familiares consumaron el suicidio; 10 alumnos han tenido de 1 a 2 intentos previos de suicidio, 16 reportaron tener más de 4 ideaciones suicidas, 35 reportaron tener amistades con intento suicida y 9 reportaron amigos que consumaron el suicidio. Finalmente, las correlaciones se muestran entre BDI y SSI entre el FCA con CAHVM (r = .74, p < .05) y AI (r = .53, p < .05), así como FS con CAHVM (r = .64, p < .05) así como AI (r = .43, p < .05), finalmente se encontró relación entre BHS en ESF y CAHVM (r = .60, p < .05).
Conclusiones: Este estudio reportó las características sociodemográficas de alumnos de medicina de una universidad privada y la correlación entre depresión, desesperanza e ideación suicida. Se encontraron presentes rasgos de depresión, desesperanza y antecedentes familiares y sociales importantes con respecto a la conducta suicida que pueden ser factores de riesgo para estos estudiantes. Esto revela la importancia de prevenir y brindar herramientas emocionales desde los primeros semestres de la carrera.
La presión de la perfección: Síndrome del Impostor en medicina
Authors: Martínez-Solís Kevin Anthony , Zuñiga-Montaño Karoly Pamela
Published: October 2024

La presión por lograr la “perfección” dentro de la formación médica de un estudiante genera una gran responsabilidad y compromiso con su educación debido a su campo de acción; sin embargo, este objetivo puede convertirse en una trampa.
Importancia de la química medicinal en el currículo de la carrera de medicina
Authors: Correa Alfaro Sebastián Alejandro
Published: October 2024

A medida que los avances farmacéuticos continúan evolucionando rápidamente, los profesionales médicos deben ser expertos en evaluar los mecanismos de acción y la eficacia terapéutica de los nuevos medicamentos.
Diversity of anurans and use of microhabitats in three vegetation coverages of the Santuario de Flora y Fauna Los Colorados, Colombian Caribbean
Authors: Jiménez-Ortega Omer José , Tílvez Keiner L. , Castro-Palacios Joselin , García Andrés , Navas Gabriel R. , Ferrer-Sotelo Julio Abad , Naranjo-Calderón Dilia , Díaz-Castellar Juan Gabriel , Buelvas-Meléndez Víctor
Published: October 2024

This study aimed to determine anuran diversity and the use of microhabitats in 3 vegetation covers in the Santuario de Flora y Fauna Los Colorados. Five field trips of 6 days each were made, 2 days and 2 nights in each cover: forest, pasture, and crop. Sampling was carried out with the visual encounter inspection technique under a randomized design by random walks with manual capture. A total of 19 species were recorded, 14 in the forest, 13 in pasture, and 12 in crop. Pasture and crop were the vegetation covers with the greatest similarity of species. This work updates the list of anuran species recorded in the management plan of the Santuario de Flora y Fauna Los Colorados 2018-2023. The greatest number of anuran species was associated with leaf litter, "jagüeyes", and soils. The transformation of the landscape as a result of agriculture and cattle ranching generated changes in the richness, abundance, composition, and use of microhabitats of the anurans present in the Santuario de Flora y Fauna Los Colorados.
A new species of Aleuropleurocelus (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) and key to the ceanothi group from Mexico
Authors: Carapia-Ruiz Vicente Emilio
Published: October 2024

A new species of whitefly, Aleuropleurocelus tecomastans, is described. The studied specimens were found in the municipality of Acapulco, State of Guerrero, Mexico on Tecoma stans (L.) (Bignoniaceae) leaves. A dichotomous key to identify members of Aleuropleurocelus group ceanothi, defined by a transverse suture of the molt which reaches the submarginal line, is provided. Photographs of morphological pupal structures are given and diagnostic separation to other related species is discussed.
Diversidad genética y variación fenotípica en una avispa parasitoide involucrada en la interacción entre yucas y sus polillas polinizadoras
Authors: Álamo-Herrera C. Rocío , Arteaga María Clara , Bello-Bedoy Rafael
Published: October 2024

Las interacciones tritróficas entre plantas, herbívoros y parasitoides son un modelo valioso para estudiar cómo influyen en la distribución de la diversidad genética y la variabilidad fenotípica de las especies involucradas. Este estudio examinó la diversidad taxonómica, morfológica y genética de avispas parasitoides en la interacción Yucca-Tegeticula en la Península de Baja California. El estudio se realizó en 35 localidades recolectando 119 avispas parasitoides; 114 adultos y 5 pupas. Se identificaron 2 géneros de avispas: Bassus sp. (Ichneumonidae; n = 8) y Digonogastra sp. (Brachonidae; n = 111). Se encontraron niveles moderados de diversidad genética dentro de la población de Digonogastra en toda la península, constituyendo un único grupo panmítico con indicios de expansión demográfica histórica. Fenotípicamente, identificamos dimorfismo sexual y variación asociada con sus diferentes hospederos y la heterogeneidad ambiental a lo largo de la distribución geográfica de Digonogastra.
Lista comentada de las hormigas (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) de Calvillo, Aguascalientes, México
Authors: Rodriguez-Elizalde Israel de Jesús , Castaño-Meneses Gabriela
Published: October 2024

La familia Formicidae constituye un grupo de himenópteros eusociales de gran diversidad taxonómica y funcional conocidos como hormigas. El estado de Aguascalientes es de los menos conocidos en cuanto a riqueza de hormigas en México. Por ello, el presente estudio pretende conocer la mirmecofauna del municipio de Calvillo, Aguascalientes, México. Se realizaron recolectas en 28 localidades, tanto de manera sistemática como no sistemática en diferentes tipos de vegetación: 11 en bosque de encino (8 perturbados), 4 en bosque tropical subcaducifolio bajo, 5 en matorral subtropical y 8 en agroecosistema. Se aplicaron 4 métodos de colecta: trampas de caída y arbóreas cebadas con miel y atún, cernidos de hojarasca procesados con embudo Berlesse, y colecta manual. Los ejemplares fueron conservados en alcohol, separados y determinados hasta la categoría taxonómica posible. Se elaboró una lista comentada de las especies colectadas. Se recolectaron 40,395 ejemplares pertenecientes a 56 especies, 31 géneros, 15 tribus y 6 subfamilias, siendo Myrmicinae la de mayor riqueza con 29 especies. Trece especies se registran por primera vez en el estado. Los resultados obtenidos evidencian que se requieren más estudios a fin de conocer aspectos biológicos, ecológicos y de distribución sobre la mirmecofauna de Aguascalientes.
Cell Division: More Help in Forensic Medicine
Authors: Vasava Ms. Sanjana
Published: October 2024

Cell Division is a extremely regulated process. Cell mechanism and its Division is a very important step in solving human health problem’s. dismember the mechanisms of cell Division used classical genetics approaches to identify genes involved in mitosis and deployed biochemical approaches to isolate and identify proteins critical for cell Division. If it is my intent in this brief review to discuss the strategies in this genetics approaches of the new conclusions that have come to light
Indoor Air Quality Monitoring System
Authors: Sudha P Sree
Published: October 2024

The awareness of the risks associated with contaminated indoor air quality is often lacking among individuals. This study employs a prototyping method, utilizing an Arduino Uno integrated with various sensors to monitor air quality. A sound buzzer alerts users when the sensor readings indicate hazardous conditions. Additionally, a Wi-Fi module connects the Arduino Uno to the internet, facilitating data uploads to the IoT platform ThingSpeak.
Microbiological and physicochemical characterization of Minas artisanal cheese from the Campo das Vertentes region (Brazil) during ripening in rainy and dry seasons
Authors: Lucas Costa Valente Gustavo , Chaves Figueiredo Ranier Chaves Figueiredo , Furst Brito Rommel , Maria Quintão Lana Ângela , Maria Salotti de Souza Bruna , Moraes da Fonseca Leorges , Paula Madureira Ana , Marçal da Silva Andréia , Freire de Andrade Morais Penna Cláudia , Resende de Souza Marcelo
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Minas artisanal cheese is produced from raw milk. Legislation establishes a minimum 22-day ripening period for the cheese from Campo das Vertentes region. However, the lack of studies does not allow to attest whether this period is adequate to comply with the parameters. Objective: Based on this, the aim of this survey was to evaluate the microbiological and physicochemical quality of these cheeses throughout the ripening period at rainy and dry seasons. Method: Cheese samples throughout ripening were collected at four cheesemaking facilities, and were submitted to microbiological and physicochemical analyses. Results: The quality of cheeses was influenced by the ripening period and counts of coliforms at 45°C and molds and yeasts were affected by the season. Conclusions: The results met the official legislation requirements for cheeses at 60 and 22 days of ripening at rainy and dry seasons, and demonstrate the need for improvements in the control of coliforms and Staphylococcus.
Programmable adiabatic demagnetization for systems with trivial and topological excitations
Authors: Matthies Anne , Rudner Mark , Rosch Achim , Berg Erez
Published: October 2024

We propose a simple, robust protocol to prepare a low-energy state of an arbitrary Hamiltonian on a quantum computer or programmable quantum simulator. The protocol is inspired by the adiabatic demagnetization technique, used to cool solid-state systems to extremely low temperatures. A fraction of the qubits (or spins) is used to model a spin bath that is coupled to the system. By an adiabatic ramp down of a simulated Zeeman field acting on the bath spins, energy and entropy are extracted from the system. The bath spins are then measured and reset to the polarized state, and the process is repeated until convergence to a low-energy steady state is achieved. We demonstrate the protocol via application to the quantum Ising model. We study the protocol's performance in the presence of noise and show how the information from the measurement of the bath spins can be used to monitor the cooling process. The performance of the algorithm depends on the nature of the excitations of the system; systems with non-local (topological) excitations are more difficult to cool than those with local excitations. We explore the possible mitigation of this problem by trapping topological excitations.
Health Literacy Levels of Vocational School of Health Services Students and Related Factors
Authors: Çakır Orhan , Bükecik Necati , Öztürk Günay Sevgi , Yeşilyaprak Tuğçe
Published: October 2024

Introduction: The concept of health literacy requires individuals to have basic health knowledge in order to use health services correctly and effectively, and this is very important. Considering that research in the field of health literacy in our country is not yet at a sufficient level, it was aimed to determine the level of the concept of health literacy, which is gaining importance, among students of vocational schools of health services and related factors.
Methods: The research is a descriptive cross-sectional type, and the population of the research consists of students studying at vocational schools of health services at Izmir Tinaztepe University, Ege University, Pamukkale University and Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University. Individual Introduction Form and Health Literacy Scale were used as data collection forms.
Results: 1370 students participated in the research. The average age of the students is 20.29±2.86 years, 78.5% are female and 21.5% are male. It was determined that 24.6% of the students smoked and 22.4% consumed alcohol. The proportion of students participating in the research who read books frequently is only 31.4%. It was determined that 46.7% of the students in the research group knew the concept of health literacy. It was determined that the average score of the students in the research group on the health literacy scale was 110.24±12.22. In addition, it was determined that the average of the subscales, the access to information dimension, was 21.93±2.96, the average of the information understanding dimension was 31.17±3.58, the average of the evaluation/evaluation dimension was 35.40±4.57, and the average of the application/use dimension was 21.74±3.13. According to the findings of the research, it was determined that there was a statistically significant difference between the health literacy scale scores of the students according to their gender, family structure and literacy level, income level, smoking status, book reading frequency and general health status (p
The evaluation of fine needle aspiration biopsy results in differentiating between benign and malignant thyroid nodules
Authors: Reşorlu Mustafa , Ertekin Yusuf Haydar , Ertem Şenay Bengin , Kamış Fatih , Balkir Hasan Hüseyin , Gül İbrahim
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Thyroid fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) has begun playing an important role in the evaluation of thyroid nodules, in addition to physical examination and imaging techniques. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the results of patients who underwent thyroid FNAB together with their demographic data, imaging findings, and follow-up compliance.
Methods: Patients who underwent thyroid FNAB procedures in our hospital’s interventional radiology unit between January 2022 and May 2024 were evaluated retrospectively. Data were retrieved from patient records. Cytological results were classified as malignant, atypia of undetermined significance, benign, and non-diagnostic material.
Results: Two hundred twelve solid nodules were detected in the patients who underwent biopsy, and 59 mixed nodules with a cystic component. Non-diagnostic material was reported in 51 cases at cytological examination, benign cytology in 150, atypia of undetermined significance in 53, and malignant material in 17. The incidence of non-diagnostic results was significantly higher in hypoechoic nodules and low-volume nodules.
Conclusions: Thyroid FNAB is a valuable diagnostic tool due to its ease of application and provision of useful information in benign-malignant differentiation. Once it becomes capable of application by primary physicians and local state hospitals in Türkiye it will reduce delayed diagnoses, unnecessary surgical procedures, and economic burdens on social security institutions.
Bloque de baja conductividad térmica a partir de un concreto geopolimérico híbrido basado en cenizas volantes y otros residuos industriales
Authors: Martínez-Gutiérrez Fabio , Valencia-Saavedra William Gustavo , Mejía-de-Gutiérrez Ruby
Published: October 2024

La utilización de cementantes alternativos y el aprovechamiento de residuos industriales, como materiales suplementarios o agregados en la producción de concretos y elementos estructurales que garanticen buenas prestaciones mecánicas, disminución de la carga muerta y un elevado confort térmico, están en concordancia con los principios de economía circular en el sector de la construcción. Por ello, el objetivo de esta investigación fue desarrollar un cemento híbrido basado en la activación alcalina con sulfato de sodio (NS) de una mezcla de ceniza volante (CV), humo de sílice (HS) y cemento portland de uso general (OPC, por sus siglas en inglés), en proporciones (CV+HS)/OPC del 70/30 %. La metodología empleada consistió en desarrollar el cementante hibrido, el cual fue clasificado como de moderado calor de hidratación (tipo MCH), y posteriormente utilizarlo, en proporciones de 500 kg/m3 y 600 kg/m3 para producir concretos estructurales incorporando en la mezcla agregados reciclados gruesos (AGR) y finos (AFR), obtenidos a partir de residuos de construcción y demolición (RCD). La mezcla 600 R a 28 días de curado alcanzó un valor de 18,9 MPa, y reporto un módulo de elasticidad de 27 GPa. Este concreto se validó en la producción de bloques perforados estructurales y, con el fin de mejorar el confort térmico de los concretos, se realizó sustitución del 10 % y 20 % en volumen de agregado fino reciclado por corcho reciclado. La introducción de corcho en la mezcla, aunque redujo la resistencia a compresión del bloque en un 29 %, permitió disminuir la conductividad térmica en un 32 %. Basado en los resultados obtenidos, se concluye que el uso de un 10 % en volumen de corcho como reemplazo del agregado fino en la mezcla de concreto híbrido permite obtener un bloque estructural con características de confort térmico. Las proporciones de la mezcla considerada óptima fueron de 52,5 CV+17,5 HS+30 OPC, 4 % NS, 70 % AGR, 20 % AFR, y 10 % corcho.
Lessons learned from warning signs before the October 7, 2023, failure: Strengthening board and auditor oversight
Authors: Bar-Hava Keren
Published: October 2024

This paper argues that incomplete information analysis and over-reliance on technology can obscure financial risks, drawing parallels between audit failures and intelligence lapses such as the October 7, 2023, attack. It asserts that professional auditors and proactive boards are essential for corporate survival. Emphasizing a risk-based audit approach, the study highlights the need for holistic use of technology, critical thinking, and effective communication. The research offers actionable guidance for boards to enhance collaboration with auditors, integrate safeguards into decision-making, and strengthen corporate governance. By focusing on robust internal controls and proactive risk management, this study provides a framework to prevent future financial disasters.
Tropicalization interacts with other human stressors to mediate the diets of expanding and resident herbivores
Authors: Searles Adam , Adams Douglas , Hall Lauren , Morris Lori , Martin Charles , Reynolds Laura K
Published: October 2024

In response to warming temperatures, species worldwide are expanding
their range poleward. As these species move into new ecosystems, they
interact with novel organisms and may alter food webs. Climate-driven
expansions can thus lead to cascading changes in ecological interaction
webs, affecting ecosystem function and services. However, climate change
rarely acts in isolation. Other anthropogenic stressors, such as
pollution and habitat conversion, act in concurrence with the indirect,
biotic effects of climate change. In this study, we employed gut content
analysis to investigate dietary similarity between sheepshead
(Archosargus probatocephalus) and a tropical congener, sea bream (A.
rhomboidalis), in the Indian River Lagoon, Florida (USA). We paired
these data with long-term seagrass and macroalgae monitoring data to
investigate the effects of a macrophyte cover gradient, as a proxy for
eutrophication driven die-offs, on the diets of these fish species.
Sheepshead and sea bream had highly similar diets, dominated by
macrophyte material, though we also detected a significant effect of
fish species identity. Furthermore, tropical sea bream consumed more
seagrass at locations with higher seagrass abundance compared to low
seagrass abundance, whereas sheepshead consumed a similar amount across
seagrass abundance levels. These results suggest the potential for
competition between these species, which may impede future recoveries of
currently declining sheepshead populations. Invasion of sea bream may
hinder recovery of imperiled seagrass populations by increasing grazing
pressure in this eutrophic, light-limited system. We provide evidence
that the indirect effects of climate change and other anthropogenic
stressors can interact and influence ecological interactions.
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education
Authors: O Donnell Frances , Porter Mark , Fitzgerald Dr Stephen
Published: October 2024

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education has sparked a transformative shift in pedagogical methodologies, student engagement, and academic integrity across the UK and Ireland (Dogru, et.al, 2023). This qualitative study delves into the multifaceted implications of utilising AI in academic assignments from the perspective of higher education students, drawing on semi-structured interviews carried out with higher education students. The findings reveal a variety of perceived benefits, including enhanced study efficiency, personalised learning support (Hanaba et al., 2020; Yang, 2021), and the potential of AI to level the academic playing field for students with diverse needs. However, these advantages are in contrast with students’ perceptions of a wide range of significant concerns and challenges, notably the ethical dilemmas surrounding academic honesty, the potential for student dependency on AI leading to diminished knowledge and skill development, as well as the issue of equity in relation to students’ access to AI resources. Moreover, the study stresses a critical gap in institutional guidance regarding AI use, with students voicing a need for clear, consistent guidance from universities. This paper highlights the complex landscape of AI in academia, advocating for a balanced approach that harnesses AI's potential while addressing ethical, educational, and equity challenges.  The study emphasises a need for immediate and more in-depth research into the use of AI in higher education from the perspective of both students and university staff in Ireland/UK.
THE ASYMMETRY OF INFORMATION ON FOOD MARKET AND CONSUMERS’ PREFERENCES – SOME ASPECTS
Authors: Nestorowicz Renata
Published: October 2024

There is the asymmetry of information between the subjects that represent supply and demand on food market. The level of the asymmetry is differentiated depending on a product category. The following paper focuses on bioactive/functional food. These are segments in which the asymmetry is particularly visible as the characteristics of these food products (especially prohealth characteristics) may be revealed only after consumption. The discussion indicates interrelations between the level of consumers’ knowledge and the level of the asymmetry of information on food market of functional/bioactive products. The influence of the asymmetry of knowledge and the asymmetry of information on consumers preferences has been presented based on the results of the conducted research.
APPLICATION OF SELECTED DEBT RATIOS ON SLOVAK AGRICULTRURE
Authors: Prevužňáková Jana , Rábek Tomáš , Serenčéš Peter
Published: October 2024

The company can be funded from a variety of sources such as foreign or own capital. This article will be devoted to the analysis of foreign sources of funding in the agricultural sector for selected years while specific ratios have been selected. Ratio of debt is in general a ratio of outputs of each balance sheet and profit and loss statement of a company with the regard to the items which are characterizing the actual debt. Based on it is possible to monitor and analyze the financial resources of the company. Hence it is the ratio of equity and foreign capital in the business, while this situation has of course an impact on corporate financial stability, but also on the return on equity, debt or credit. For the purposes of developing this article it has been worked with the data of Slovak agriculture companies in the chosen period of 2004- 2011. We assume that farms will use the optimal proportion of debt and equity capital.
CUSTOMER - TARGETED STRATEGY AS A COMPONENT OF MARKETING STRATEGY
Authors: Rawski Marek
Published: October 2024

Total, customer targeted strategy comprises two solutions: marketing stimulation strategy and market segmentation strategy. Marketing stimulation strategy is an aggregate of two main instruments of influence: a broadly understood “set of benefits”, and its price consistent with the mission statement and the desired marketing image, reflecting the aspirations regarding the quality of the conducted economic activity. Two issues (market segmentation strategy) must be settled prior to implementation of the method affecting the market with quality-price benefits: enterprise potential analysis in terms of feasibility of implementation of a given marketing stimulation strategy and multi-faceted analysis of the clients on the market. Both components are characterized.
ETHNOCENTRIC ATTITUDES AND BUYING DECISIONS OF POLES AND HUNGARIANS – THE ESSENCE AND MEASUREMENT WITH THE USE OF CETSCALE ANALYSIS
Authors: Szromnik Andrzej , Wolanin-Jarosz Elżbieta
Published: October 2024

In the following article the results of empirical researches have been discussed. Their aim was to define the consumer ethnocentrism level of the inhabitants of Poland and Hungary. The main source material was acquired thanks to direct interviews, conducted in two towns: Rzeszów (Poland) and Debrecen (Hungary), in a chosen group of 800 respondents (400 people in each town). The international CETSCALE questionnaire has been used as a measuring instrument. The analyses presented, clearly indicate that, Polish as well as Hungarian consumers show ethnocentric tendencies. However significantly bigger CET scale values have been obtained in Hungarian community. It has also been noted that demographic factors have meaningful influence on the ethnocentric level of the both groups researched.
Effect of Yoga on Gait, Balance, Trunk Control and Lower Limb Functions after Stroke: An Experimental Study
Authors: H* Rathod , S Pathan , R Matolia , M Lad
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability, with lower limb dysfunction being the most common symptom. Impairments in balance, trunk control, and gait significantly impact mobility and quality of life. While conventional rehabilitation methods target these deficits, therapies like yoga may provide added benefits. This study aims to evaluate the effect of integrating yoga with conventional therapy on gait, balance, trunk control, and lower limb function in stroke patients. Methods: 32 subjects were randomly assigned to two groups. Group 1 received conventional therapy, while Group 2 underwent conventional therapy with yoga, 4-5 days per week for 4 weeks. Outcome measures included Brunnstrom Recovery Stage of Lower Extremity (BRS-LE), Fugl-Meyer Assessment Lower Extremity (FMA-LE), Barthel Index (BI), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Dynamic Gait Index (DGI), and Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS). Intra-group comparisons were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test, and inter-group differences were assessed using Mann-Whitney U test. Results: Both groups showed significant improvements in gait, balance, trunk control, and lower limb function. However, the experimental group demonstrated significantly greater improvements in BRS-LE, FMA-LE, BBS, and DGI scores compared to control group. Conclusion: Adding yoga to conventional therapy significantly enhances recovery of gait, balance, trunk control, and lower limb function in stroke patients.