bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EFFECT OF NEWER SOURCES OF ZINC APPLICATION ON Zn, Mn, Cu, Fe UPTAKE BY RICE (VAR IR.60) IN LOWLAND
Authors:   Dept.of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, M.V SRIRAMACHANDRASEKARAN , K.K MATHAN ,   Dept.of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: August 2023

Zincated urea and zincated suphala were evaluated along with the zinc sulphate for the uptake of micronutrients such as Zn, Mn, Cu and Fe by rice (Var IR.60) in a deficient (DTPA extractable Zn 1.1 ppm) clay loam soil (Typic Haplustall) at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India. The data revealed that zinc fertilization increased Fe, Mn, Cu and Zn uptake with other nutrients indicating synergistic effect. Among the sources of zinc, zincated urea applied alone provided higher value for copper uptake but in combination with zincated suphala provided the highest value for Zn, Fe and Mn uptake.
"IN SITU" EVALUATION OF RESIDUAL TOXICITY OF HERBICIDES ON SUCCEEDING CROPS IN DRILL SOWN RICE
Authors:   Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, G.K.V.K Bangalore 560 065, M MAHADEVASWAMY , H.V NANJAPPA ,   Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, G.K.V.K Bangalore 560 065, B.K RAMACHANDRAPPA ,   Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, G.K.V.K Bangalore 560 065
Published: August 2023

A field experiment was conducted to study the residual effect of herbicides on germina- tion and seedling growth of succeeding crops in drill sown rice at the Main Research Station, Bangalore during the Kharif season of 1985. In situ studies revealed no significant effect on germination and seeding growth of maize, sunflower, soybean, groundnut, cowpea, cucumber and peas. However, the germination and seedling growth of sunflower was significantly reduced by 2,4-D at 1.00 kg a.i. ha-1. Bhendi was susceptible to the residues of butachlor at 1.00 kg a.i. ha-1.
EFFECT OF INTENSITY OF TILLAGE AND WEED CONTROL ON YIELD OF WHEAT UNDER RAINFED CONDITIONS
Authors:   Regional Agricultural Research Station,R.S Pura (Jammu) 181 102, K.L BHAGAT , H SINGH ,   Regional Agricultural Research Station,R.S Pura (Jammu) 181 102, K.C SONI ,   Regional Agricultural Research Station,R.S Pura (Jammu) 181 102
Published: August 2023

Experiments with wheat WL 410 were conducted on sandy loam soil under rainfed conditions during Rabi 1979-1980 and 1980-1981, using varying number of ploughings in combination with weed control by weedicide and/or interculture. The average grain yield in case of minimum tillage + weed control by weedicide and interculture was better than that obtained by conventional tillage. About 73 per cent reduction in grain yield was observed in case of minimum tillage, when weeds were not controlled. Weed control by interculture was found to be better than the use of weedicide. Net return of Rs. 2035 ha¹ in case of minimum tillage (POWIC) was 40 per cent higher than the conventional tillage.
EFFECT OF LEVELS AND METHODS OF GYPSUM APPLICATION ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF GROUNDNUT (Arachis hypogea L.)
Authors:   University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore 560 065, B SHIVARAJ , GOWDA ANDANI ,   University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore 560 065
Published: August 2023

Field experiment conducted at Hebbal, Bangalore, on TMV 2 groundnut during 1977 and 1978 Kharif seasons to study the effect of levels and method of gypsum application indicated that the DMP plant', pod yield and yield attributes increased appreciably. The increase in pod yield due to addition of different quantities of gypsum ranged from 209 to 465 kg.ha¹ over control. The corresponding increase in shelling percentage varied from 3.13 to 6.15 units and hundred kemel weight by 10.7 to 20.7 per cent. Among the various methods of gypsum application tested, appli- cation to the sides at flowering was the most effective where as broadcasting was the least effective in increasing the pod yield, shelling percentage and hundred kernal weight.
EFFECT OF PLANT DENSITY ON SEED YIELD OF JUTE VARIETIES
Authors:   Department of Agronomy, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Killikulam,Vallanadu (P.O) 628 252,Tamilnadu, S KRISHNASAMY , V VEERABADRAN ,   Department of Agronomy, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Killikulam,Vallanadu (P.O) 628 252,Tamilnadu, P MUTHUKRISHNAN ,   Department of Agronomy, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Killikulam,Vallanadu (P.O) 628 252,Tamilnadu
Published: August 2023

Experiments were conducted at Agricultural College and Research Institute Madurai, Tamil Nadu to evolve suitable agronomic practices for jute seed production. Suitable variety and optimal spacing were identified. Jute variety JRO 878 gave a high seed yield of 907 kg.ha' at a spacing of 30 x 15 cm. Net returns from jute seed production were higher than the conventional rice crop grown during the season.
YIELD AND UPTAKE OF MAJOR NUTRIENTS BY MAHSURI RICE IN THE ONATTUKARA TRACT OF KERALA
Authors:   Agronomic Research Station,Chalakudy 608307 Kerala, S SOBHANA , P CHANDRASEKHARAN ,   Agronomic Research Station,Chalakudy 608307 Kerala
Published: August 2023

A field experiment was conducted in the sandy loam soils of the Onattukara tract of kerala with rice variety Mahsuri to determine the effect of different levles of fertilisers on the yield and uptake of major nutrients at different stages of crop growth. The results revealed that the uptake of N. P and K increased with increased levels of fertilisers at all the growth stages. The uptake of N and P increased from tillering to flowering and thereafter declined. The uptake of K was at its highest at harvest. The grain and straw yields were also significantly increased by increasing the fertiliser levels, and were found to be siginificantly and positively correlated with the uptake of N, P and K.
EFFECT OF COMBINED USE OF UREA SUPERGRANULES, PHOSPHORUS AND AZOLLA ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF RICE
Authors:   Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, G.K.V.K Bangalore 560 065, K MANJAPPA , A.S KUMARASWAMY ,   Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, G.K.V.K Bangalore 560 065, R.A SETTY ,   Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, G.K.V.K Bangalore 560 065
Published: August 2023

An experiment involving three levels of N as USG (0,30 and 60 kg.ha-1) two levels P (50 and 75 kg.ha-1 P2O5) and two levels of Azolla (o and 10 t.ha-1) was conducted to study their effects on growth and yield of rice. Application of 60 kg ha-1 N recorded significantly higher grain and straw yield over 30 kg.ha-1. The grain yield of rice was not influenced by P while straw yields showed significant variation due to levels ofP. The grain yield of rice was significantly increased with 10t.ha of Azolla (3560 kg.ha-1) over no azolla (2954 kg.ha-1). The grain yield obtained with 30 kg.ha+10 t.ha-1 of Azolla (3705 kg.ha-1) was equal to yield obtained with 60 kg.ha'-1 N (3709 kg.ha¹)
STUDIES ON WEED MANAGEMENT IN FINGER MILLET (Eleusine coracana Gaertn.)
Authors:   Directore of Soil & Crop Management Studies, TNAU Coimbatore, R JAYAKUMAR , N ASOKARAJA ,   Directore of Soil & Crop Management Studies, TNAU Coimbatore, N KEMPUCHETTY ,   Directore of Soil & Crop Management Studies, TNAU Coimbatore, S SANKARAN ,   Directore of Soil & Crop Management Studies, TNAU Coimbatore
Published: August 2023

Field experiments were conducted during Kharif 1986 and 1987 at Tamil Nadu Agricul- tural University, Coimbatore to study the weed management practices in finger millet. The major weed flora in the experimental plots was the Trianthema portulacastrum which constituted 85 per cent of the weed population. Pre-emergence application of Oxadiazon 0.5 kg.ha'' or pendi- methalain 0.75 kg.ha¹ followed by one late manual weeding at 30 days after transplanting reduced the weed number and dry matter production and enhanced the weed control efficiency yield and net profit.
EFFECT OF INTERCROPPING ON THE NDF AND ADF CONTENTS OF LUCERNE UNDER VARIED LEVELS ON N AND P
Authors:   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003 Tamilnadu, N SANKARAN , S SANKARAN ,   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003 Tamilnadu
Published: August 2023

Field experiments were conducted to study the possibility of raising intercrops in lucerne (Medicago sativa L.) and the effect of N and P application. The treatments consisted of pure lucerne, pure fodder sorghum, pure fodder maize and lucerne plus fodder sorghum/ fodder maize. To the mixed stand, nine combinations of three levels each of N and P uere applied. The neutral and acid detergent fibre contents of lucerne were greater in the mixed stand of lucerne+fodder sorghum as compared to lucerne + fodder maize. Application of N and P reduced the NDF and ADF contents of the lucerne in the mixed stand.
ADT 40, A HIGE YIELDING RICE VARIETY FOR WATER-LOGGED/ FLASH FLOOD SITUATION OF TAMIL NADU
Authors:   Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute, Aduthurai - 612101, Tamil Nadu, R MARIMUTHU , V SIVASUBRAMANIAN ,   Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute, Aduthurai - 612101, Tamil Nadu, S CHELLAIAH ,   Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute, Aduthurai - 612101, Tamil Nadu
Published: August 2023

ADT 40 (IE 5556) is a hybrid derivative of the cross RPW 6-13/ Sona identified from among cultures tested under All India Co-ordinated Trials. It is non-lodging and medium tall (100-115 cm) with a duration of 140-145 days. IET 5656 has recorded a mean grain yield of 4688 kg/ha inspite of prolonged water stagnation and submergence. It is resistant to blast and moderately resistant to BPH, gall midge and brown spot.
Male in Early Adolescence Presenting with Guillain-Barré Syndrome Following BECOV2D Vaccine
Authors: Vinit Suri , Kanika Suri , Kunal Suri , Priyal
Published: August 2023

COVID vaccination has been associated with serious disorders including thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS), Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), and myocarditis. GBS has been reported in adults following COVID-19 infection and rarely following the COVID-19 vaccination. Post COVID vaccination GBS has been associated with prominent and early facial diplegia and quadriplegia. Extension of the COVID vaccination program to the pediatric age group of 5 to 17 years has exposed this population to the adverse effects of the vaccination. Only a few case reports of post-vaccination GBS have been reported in the pediatric age group without any data on the true prevalence. We report a case of a male in his early adolescence with GBS presenting as facial diplegia and rapid quadriplegia following the BECOV2D, (Corbevax) vaccination. Our case is the first case of GBS reported following BECOV2D, (Corbevax) vaccination and highlights the presentation with prominent and early diplegia, which is similar to the presentation in adults.
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Parents toward (Infant & Child) Oral Health in Family Medicine Center at PSMMC, Riyadh
Authors: Maryam Alanazi , Wed Alanazi , Hanan Alali , Fatma Alnoaimi , Arwa Shuwaykan , Nuha Al-Yahya
Published: August 2023

Background: Early childhood caries may develop as soon as teeth erupt. Promoting oral health care programs is very important and helps to reduce dental caries in young children. The aim of this study was to assess the infant/child oral health (IOH) related knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of parents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 327 parents. Visiting the family medicine center at prince sultan military medical city, Riyadh Saudi Arabia. A 39-item questionnaire covering socio-demographic characteristics and questions pertaining to KAP regarding OH care will be used to collect the data. Descriptive statistics, Student’s t-test, one-way analysis of variance, and Scheffe’s test will use for the statistical analysis (p ≤ 0.05). Results: The result showed that the majority of the parents had good knowledge regarding OH, knowledge of cleaning (92.4.%), and knowledge of the amount of sugar (88.1.%). the parent’s age group (30 to 39) years (n =147) reported the highest mean (knowledge, attitudes, and practice) scores among all other age groups with a knowledge mean score of (6.80 ± 1.73), an attitude mean score of (8.86 ± 1.37), and a practice mean score of (5.14 ± 1.86). Female parents showed significantly higher mean knowledge, attitude, and practice scores than male parents. In addition, the middle-income level parents’ group (n = 295) reported higher knowledge mean score compared to the low-income parents’ group (n = 15) with a mean difference of d = 1.15, p = .041. Conclusion: Parents’ knowledge about maintaining oral and dental health care for infants/children was inadequate. Essentially, medical professionals are the initial ones to interact with expecting and new moms. Therefore, need to raise parents’ awareness about oral and dental health for infants/children, through the development and implementation of long-term education and promotions programs.
Formulación probiótica derivada de cepas nativas de perro usada como complemento en el tratamiento de enfermedades gastrointestinales de mascotas.
Authors:   , Toledo Alonso Jorge Roberto
Published: August 2023

En este estudio se caracterizaron cepas potencialmente probióticas aisladas de la leche materna para su uso en enteropatías caninas. Se utilizaron dos cepas de leche materna canina y una cepa de leche materna porcina previamente caracterizadas según sus propiedades funcionales, propiedades presuntivas de seguridad y efecto inhibitorio sobre patógenos. Estas bacterias se formularon mediante liofilización y secado por atomización, comparando rendimiento y almacenamiento en tiempo normal y acelerado. Se analizaron el efecto citotóxico, adhesión al intestino y el efecto inmunomodulador de las formulaciones con mejor caracterización probiótica in vitro e in vivo. Se determinó que, en base al rendimiento de encapsulación y la viabilidad de las formulaciones, el recubrimiento óptimo para las cepas TUCO-17 y TUCO-4 fue FOS e inulina; y para la cepa TUCO-16 fue maltodextrina e inulina. Todas las cepas resultaron no citotóxicas en cultivos de células de perro MDCK y TUCO-17 mostró mayor adhesión a las células epiteliales intestinales. Resultó relevante que la administración de la formulación probiótica disminuyó la expresión de marcadores proinflamatorios in vivo, tanto en el intestino como en el bazo de ratones. Además, su administración en perros con alteraciones entéricas indujo una reducción de la duración de la diarrea, mejoró la consistencia de las heces y los parámetros clínicos. Finalmente, la combinación de estas tres cepas en estudio (TUCO-16, TUCO-17 y TUCO-4) cubriría las propiedades probióticas en formulación e inmunomodulación de todos los marcadores en estudio.
The Effect of substrate Nature on the properties of Tin Sulfide Nanostructured films Prepared by chemical bath deposition
Authors: Al Hilli Baha'a , Abood Zahra'a A. , Mehdi Muhammed Saleh
Published: August 2023

The substrate's nature plays an important role in the characteristics of semiconductor films because of the thermal and lattice mismatching between the film and the substrate. In this study, tin sulfide (SnS) nanostructured thin films were grown on different substrates (polyester, glass, and silicon) using a simple and low-cost chemical bath deposition technique. The structural, morphological, and optical properties of the grown thin films were investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), and ultraviolet-visible-near infrared (UV-Vis-NIR) spectroscopy. The XRD and FESEM results of the prepared films revealed that each film is polycrystalline and exhibits both orthorhombic and cubic structure types. In addition, the deposited films on polyester and glass showed good absorption in the UV-Vis-NIR range.
Study the Effect of Manganese Ion Doping on the Size- Strain of SnO2 nanoparticles Using X-Ray Diffraction Data
Authors: M. Al-Saadi Tagreed , A. Kamil Zahraa
Published: August 2023

In this study, SnO2 nanoparticles were prepared from cost-low tin chloride (SnCl2.2H2O) and ethanol by adding ammonia solution by the sol-gel method, which is one of the lowest-cost and simplest techniques. The SnO2 nanoparticles were dried in a drying oven at a temperature of 70°C for 7 hours. After that, it burned in an oven at a temperature of 200°C for 24 hours. The structure, material, morphological, and optical properties of the synthesized SnO2 in nanoparticle sizes are studied utilizing X-ray diffraction. The Scherrer expression was used to compute nanoparticle sizes according to X-ray diffraction, and the results needed to be scrutinized more closely. The micro-strain indicates the broadening of diffraction peaks for nanoparticles that are not ideal crystals. The extra broadening of the diffraction peak may lead to a miscalculation of the nanoparticle size. We use the Williamson-Hall method to directly compute and discuss the particle size and micro-strain of SnO2 nanoparticles and compare them with results obtained using the Scherrer method. In conclusion, the straight line has been derived due to Williamson–Hall methods demonstrating the nanoparticles' uniformity.
Measurement of Radon Concentration in Drink and Well Water Samples for Selected Regions in Baghdad City
Authors: Jameel Athraa Naji
Published: August 2023

The concentration of radon gas in the samples for drinking water and wells in the same place from selected homes in which wells were built in the Hay-al-Bayaa region of Baghdad was measured, by using a CR-39 nuclear track detector. It turns out that the maximum value of the concentration of radon in drinking water was 3.83 Bq/L, and the lowest was 2.30 Bq/L. As for the estimation of radon gas concentration in well water samples, the highest value was 5.6 Bq/L, while the lowest one was 3.1 Bq/L. In order to assess the committed effective dose received by the public due to the inhalation of radon gas. The highest value of the annual effective dose in drinking water was recorded in Al-Bayaa region, which is equal to 14.30 μSv/y, while the minimum was recorded at 8.40 μSv/y. As it turns out, the annual effective dose in well water samples was 20.4 μSv/y, while the lower one was 11.57 μSv/y. All values for the radon concentration and the annual effective dose in the drinking and well water samples were below the World Health Organization's recommended levels. The results showed that drinking water and wells were free of radioactive contamination in the studied area.
Best Proximity Point Theorem for φ ̃–ψ ̃-Proximal Contractive Mapping in Fuzzy Normed Space
Authors: I. Sabri Raghad , A. A. Ahmed Buthainah
Published: August 2023

The study of fixed points on the  maps fulfilling certain contraction requirements has several applications and has been the focus of numerous research endeavors. On the other hand, as an extension of the idea of the best approximation, the best proximity point (ƁƤƤ) emerges. The best approximation theorem ensures the existence of an approximate solution; the best proximity point theorem is considered for addressing the problem in order to arrive at an optimum approximate solution. This paper introduces a new kind of proximal contraction mapping and establishes the best proximity point theorem for such mapping in fuzzy normed space ( space). In the beginning, the concept of the best proximity point was introduced. The concept of proximal contractive mapping in the context of fuzzy normed space is then presented. Following that, the best proximity point theory for this kind of mapping is established. In addition, we provide an example application of the results
P-small Compressible Modules and P-small Retractable Modules
Authors: ALHakeem Mohammed Baqer , Al-Mothafar Nuhad  Salim
Published: August 2023

Let  be a commutative ring with 1 and  be left unitary  . In this papers we introduced and studied concept P-small compressible  (An     is said to be P-small compressible if  can be embedded in every of it is nonzero P-small submodule of . Equivalently,  is P-small compressible if there exists a monomorphism  , ,     is said to be P-small retractable if  , for every non-zero P-small submodule of . Equivalently,  is P-small retractable if there exists a homomorphism  whenever  as a generalization of compressible  and retractable  respectively and give some of their advantages characterizations and examples.
Detection of Bacteria Causing Burn Infection Isolated from Several Hospitals in Baghdad
Authors: Al-Azzawi Mundher H. , Alkalifawi Esam J. Alkalifawi
Published: August 2023

The results of the present study showed that twenty-five samples were collected for the age group 35–40 years and four samples for the age group 65–70 years for both genders. The results showed that 48 (48%) of the samples were obtained from the hands, 16 (16%) from the legs, 12 (12%) from the abdominal area, and 10 (10%) from the chest area. The four (4%) samples were obtained from burns in the back and thighs area. The samples taken according to the cause of burns were 40 (40%) due to hot water, hot liquids, or hot steam, followed by 18 (18%) due to the use of hot tools, 15 (15%) due to fires, 12 (12%) due to electric currents, 10 (10%) due to chemicals such as strong acids, alkaline lye, paint thinner, or gasoline, and 5 (5%) due to sun ray burns. Sixty pathogenic bacteria were obtained from the burn samples. The number of bacteria isolated from burn wounds was 34 isolates from men and 26 isolates from women. The predominant were 15 (25%) Staphylococcus aureus, 12 (20%) Acinetobacter baumannii, 10 (16.7%) Pseudomonas aeruginosa, 8 (13.3%) Klebsiella pneumoniae, 7 (11.7%) Escherichia coli, 6 (10%) Proteus mirabilis, and 2 (3.3%) Burkholderia cepacia. The antibiotic sensitivity test using the Vitek2 Compact System showed that the resistance rate was recorded in Staphylococcus aureus against Amikacin by 13 isolates, with a rate of 86.6%, and in Acinetobacter baumannii, towards Ceftazidime and Piperacillin antibiotics by 12 isolates at a rate of 100%, and  Pseudomonas aeruginosa towards Colistin and Tobramycin at a rate of 6 isolates at a rate of 60%, and Klebsiella pneumoniae towards Colistin and Tobramycin at a rate of 8 isolates at a rate of 100% and Escherichia coli against Amikacin, Colistin, and Imipenem with 7 isolates and 100%, and  Proteus mirabilis against Colistin and Tobramycin with 6 isolates and 100%, and Burkholderia cepacia against 8 antibiotics with a rate of 100%. We conclude from the present study that the most susceptible age group to burns is the active age group and that the pathogenic bacteria from burn wounds are mostly resistant to antibiotics.
Simulation and Analysis the Attenuation Effect of Atmospheric Layers on a Laser Beam Within the Visible Range
Authors: Al-Aish Thair Abdulkareem Khalil , Mohammed Kamal Saleh
Published: August 2023

Abstract: The power and the size of the final spot of the laser beam reaching the target are very important requirements in most of the laser applications and fields such as medical, military, and scientific, so studying laser propagation in the atmosphere is a very important topic. The propagation of the laser beam through the atmosphere is subject to several attenuation processes that deplete the power and expand the beam. Through the simulation results of the free electron laser within the visible region of the electromagnetic spectrum (400-700nm), it was found that the attenuation increases with decreasing wavelength. Laser propagation in the presence of rain and snow leads to a very large loss of power compared to propagation in normal weather conditions free of rain and snow. Atmosphere turbulence depends largely on changes in temperature, so the turbulence decreases with altitude from sea level, which makes laser work at high altitudes, such as the stratosphere, a good option with better results.
Synthesis and Characterization Graphene- Carbon Nitride Nanostructure in One Step
Authors: Ibrahim Alabid Khalil , Nasser Hajar
Published: August 2023

Graphene-carbon nitride can be synthesized from thiourea in a single step at a temperature of four hours at a rate of 2.3 ℃/min. Graphene-carbon nitride was characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), scanning electron microscopy, and spectrophotometry (UV-VIS). Graphene-carbon nitride was found to consist of triazine and heptazine structures, carbon, and nitrogen. The weight percentage of carbon and the atomic percentage of carbon are 40.08%, and the weight percentage of nitrogen and the atomic percentage of nitrogen are 40.08%. Therefore, the ratio and the dimensions of the graphene-carbon nitride were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, and it was found that the radius was within the range of (2 µm-147.1 nm). In addition, it was found that it absorbed light in the visible field (VIS). The objective of the manufacture and characterization of graphene-carbon nitride for use in the manufacture of a selective electrode for an organic pollutant (currently used in the manufacture of a selective electrode for the analysis of organic dye).
Double-Exponential-X Family of Distributions: Properties and Applications
Authors: Bashiru Kehinde Adekunle , Ojurongbe Taiwo Adetola , Sola Lawal , Adeboye Nureni .Olawale , Afolabi Habeeb Abiodun
Published: August 2023

A new family of distribution named Double-Exponential-X family is proposed. The proposed family is generated from the double exponential distribution. The forms of the probability densities and hazard functions of two distinct subfamilies of the proposed family are examined and reported. Generalproperties such as moment, survival, order statistics, probability weighted moments and quartile functions of the models are investigated. A sub family of the developed family of double –Exponential-X family of the distribution known as double-Exponential-Pareto distribution was used to fit a real life data on the use of antiretroviral drugs. Molecular simulation of efficacy of antiretroviral drugs is conducted to evaluate the performance of the model. The models were tested using some models diagnostic tests and it was revealed that the proposed model was better than the ones proposed before it from the same family and also, stochastic dominance method was used to affirm the best antiretroviral drugs used in the study.
Achieving debt reduction through fiscal and macroeconomic stability in Zambia
Authors: Vigorous Chisala  , Austin Mwange  , Edwin Bbenkele
Published: August 2023

Research problem: Zambia has in the past experienced debt crises and in most cases used fiscal adjustments and monetary tightening as efforts towards redeeming the economy. However, it has been noted that the country fails to come out of the crisis without external support mostly from the IMF and World Bank. This research looks at how Zambia can use fiscal and Macroeconomic variables (fiscal, interest rates, growth rates and inflation rates) to sustain public debt. Zambia has a record of unsustainable debt due to inactive use of these variables. There is always a tendency to emphasize them during a crisis and this comes too late to remedy the extent of the damage. Contribution of study: Various studies have been carried out on Zambia’s debt management but there seems to be no serious emphasis on the efficient use of these variables as guides to debt reduction. This study emphasizes the active and continuous use of these variables as they form the basis of economic stability which is a foundation for ensuring liquidity in the economy and thus capacity to sustain public debt. Aim and objectives: to establish how fiscal and Macroeconomic variables can be used to sustain public debt. This study identifies the use of fiscal and macroeconomic variables (growth, interest rates and inflation) as essential in ensuring reducing the debt level to acceptable levels. It also recognizes the availability of other debt reduction strategies but emphasizes the use of fiscal and macroeconomic variables as they are always at the government’s disposal and their continuous application can prevent debt problems from getting out of control. Literature Review: Literature Review contains evolution of the debt crisis with particular attention to the 20th century from the post-World War I preceded by the great depression the World War Two (WWII) to the current post-COVID-19 crisis. A sensitivity analysis was used via results of the multiple Linear regression coefficients to identify highly sensitive variables to debt dynamics. Methods: The paper used a combination of quantitative and qualitative data analysis through the mixed-method research. Findings: It was found that interest rates and fiscal balance were very sensitive to debt but the earlier had a positive while the latter had a negative effect on debt. Conclusions and Recommendations: The study concluded that fiscal balance needed to grow by 4.5 of GDP in order to make debt barely sustainable. This result guides Zambia to direct more effort towards raising the fiscal balance.
The use of ICT in the education of students with dyslexia
Authors: Taxiarchis Vouglanis
Published: August 2023

In this article, a systematic study of the research literature is carried out regarding the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and its applications as means of supporting and assisting reading for students with dyslexia. The main objective was to examine the use and effectiveness of this type of intervention in serving the learning needs of students with dyslexia. For this purpose, a bibliographic review of relevant research was conducted. The results of the research showed that the different forms of ICT, such as computers, educational platforms, specific software programs, electronic games and various multimedia applications, are able to be used both as a means of early prevention of the risk of dyslexia in children and in enhancing the reading skills of dyslexic children. Probably the positive effect of ICT on students with dyslexia is related to children's familiarity with it, recommending a particularly pleasant learning environment for children. In the future, further research is needed regarding the use of ICT in the diagnosis and management of dyslexia.
Analisis Kualitas dan Kuantitas Air Sumur Gali di Dusun Pulau Osi Kecamatan Seram Barat Kabupaten Seram Bagian Barat
Authors: Rinda Rinda , Salakory Melianus , Leuwol Ferdinan Salamon
Published: August 2023

Kualiatas air sumur gali di wilayah Dusun Pulau Osi Kecamatan Seram Barat Kabupaten Seram Bagian Barat, sering diragukan sebagai air bersih dikarenakan  kondisi topografis pulau. Sebagai  konsekuensi topografis dari sebuah pulau atol dengan luas yang sangat kecil maka jumlah air tanah relatif sedikit sebab sangat tergantung dari jumlah air hujan yang dapat terserap dan tersimpan di tanah sebagai air tanah. Kondisi ini memudahkan terjadinya intrusi air laut kedalam sumur gali yang ada di pulau tersebut. Keterpanggilan sebagai anak pulau sangat kecil mendorong dilakukannya penelitian  untuk mengetahui  kualitas air sumur gali yang digunakan masyarakat Dusun Pulau Osi baik secara fisik, kimia dan biologi.

Metode: Tipe penelitian yang digunakan yaitu deskriptif analitik dengan maksud melakukan pengambilan sampel air di lapangan kemudian dianalisis di laboratorium untuk diketahui parameter fisik, kimia, biologisnya. Hasil dari laboratorium dianalisis dengan memaparkan hasil yang ditemukan kemudian diperbandingkan dengan teori dan hasil hasil penelitian orang lain.

Hasil: Berdasarkan hasil penelitian di disimpulkan  bahwa pemenuhan air bersih sumur gali secara kuantitas sepenuhnya belum terpenuhi secara baik oleh masyarakat di  Dusun Pulau Osi. Secara kualitas air sumur gali di pulau Osi berdasarkan PERMENKES No. 32 Tahun 2017 untuk Parameter Fisika dan Kimia dan  PERMENKES 416/MENKES/Per/IX/1990 untuk parameter Mikrobiologi ditemukan  lebih kecil dari kadar maksimur yang diperbolehkan. Hanya untuk air dari sampel nomor 1 untuk parameter rasa, kesadahan, dan pH kadarnya di atas ambang batas yang dianjurkan. Untuk parameter biologi dengan jumlah total koliform baik itu untuk sumur 1 maupun sumur 2 memenuhi persyaratan sebagaimana disyaratkan oleh  PERMENKES No. 32 Tahun 2017 untuk Parameter Fisika dan Kimia PERMENKES 416/MENKES/Per/ IX/199. Mengingat masih ditemukan air sumur yang tidak memenuhi syarat parameter kimia dalam hal ini untuk parameter kesadahan dan pH maka disarankan bahwa untuk air sumur sampel nomor 2  tidak dipergunakan sebagai air minum pada waktu musim kemarau dimana jumlah air tanah pada waktu itu lebih sedikit sehingga mengakibatkan terjadinya intrusi air laut. Perlu perhatian Pemerintah Kabupaten Seram Bagian Barat untuk memperbaiki jaringan air bersih menuju dusun pulau Osi yang sudah tidak berfungsi lagi.
Desain Antena Mikrostrip Rectangular Frekuensi 3,5 GHz Menggunakan Metode Slits
Authors: Romadhona Shinta , Praja M. Panji Kusuma , Rochmanto Raditya Artha
Published: August 2023

Pada spektrum frekuensi teknologi 5G terdapat tiga sub-frekuensi yaitu low band, midband, dan high band. Untuk frekuensi midband salah satunya 3,5 GHz ini membutuhkan kecepatan data dan juga cakupan jangkauan untuk mendukung layanan bandwidth besar Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB) dengan kualitas yang tinggi. Maka diperlukan antenna untuk dapat memenuhi kebutuhan pemancar dan penerima untuk frekensi kerja 3,5 GHz. Dibutuhkan antenna dengan dimensi yang kecil untuk dapat digunakan pada tempat yang terbatas, maka dirancang antenna microstrip rectangular dengan metode slit. Untuk penelitian ini hanya sebatas simulasi dengan hfss 15 dengan mencari nilai optimasi semaksimal mungkin dengan mengurangi dan menambah dimensi patch, substrat, strip line. Hasil return loss pada frekuensi kerja 3,5 GHz adalah -20,0202 dB dan VSWR 1,2216. Langkah terakhir adalah menambahkan metode slit yang bertujuan memperbaiki nilai return loss, VSWR dan dimensi antenna lebih kecil. Sehingga hasil optimasi dengan slit ini dengan cara dengan dimensi lebar patch 25,43 mm, dan panjang patch 19,67 mm. Nilai VSWR ini turun 0,0701 hasil ini menyatakan kinerja yang lebih optimal. Magnitude gain antenna adalah 3,8253 dB pada sudut teta 360.
Vaidik Agni
Authors:   Global Synergetic Foundation New Delhi India, Shankar Sati
Published: August 2023

A comprehensive presentation and interpretation of Vaidik Agni
Vaidik Hriday
Authors: Shankar Sati
Published: August 2023

Hriday also called, with lesser generality, the Heart,occupies a central place in the life and cosmos.In the Vedic tradition it is at the centre stage, right from the very beginning, but unfathomable to not only the common people, but Vedic Rishis or seers. In the Veda, Hriday is equated to Divine, manas, cosmos both micro and macro, the non-living and living being, and to Brahman. Whole of the cosmos is interlinked with the central core, the Hriday. Even in Ayurveda and modern medical sciences, Hriday has been a controversial issue. With consensus, Brain and Hriday, share almost equal claims to be synonymous to Hriday.
Mixanthropic characters and their role in the graphic novel ‘Angel Catbird’ by M. Atwood
Authors: Isaeva Anna Nikolaevna
Published: August 2023

The aim of the study is to determine why the famous Canadian writer Margaret Atwood turns to mythological characters that have a hybrid, or mixanthropic, appearance in her graphic novel ‘Angel Catbird’ (2016). The paper examines the history of the development of the comic book genre and its special format, the graphic novel; emphasis is also placed on the different attitudes to this genre among Russian and foreign researchers. Moreover, the features of M. Atwood’s graphic novel ‘Angel Catbird’ and its differences from other works in this genre are considered. The study concludes with an analysis of the nature of the main characters and their connection not only with human nature (in a narrow sense), but also with the peculiarities of the development of Canadian literature and culture in general (in a broad sense). The scientific originality of the study lies in the fact that the paper considers the system of images of the novel ‘Angel Catbird’ from the perspective of the duality of their consciousness and mixanthropic appearance. In addition, it is the first time that M. Atwood’s graphic novel has been analysed taking into account the use of mythological images and traditions of different peoples. As a result, it has been proved that the use of mixanthropic characters in the graphic novel is linked to the multifunctionality of their images.
Figurative-semantic and structural features of the German phraseological units and composite idioms with the zoonym components “Hund” (dog) and “Katze” (cat)
Authors: Briskina Elena Viktorovna
Published: August 2023

The paper discusses the German phraseological units and composite idioms with the zoonym components “Hund” (dog) and “Katze” (cat). Linguistic units with the idiomatic meaning containing zoonyms and having a centuries-old history are widely spread in the German language and are in general of great interest both from the national-cultural and the lexical-grammatical point of view. The aim of the study is to identify and interpret the similarities and differences of both structural and figurative-semantic nature between the German phraseological units and composite idioms with these zoonym components. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the fact that a comparative analysis of the phraseological units and composite idioms with the specified components taking into account their structural diversity makes it possible to determine the figurative-semantic specifics of these zoonyms in German phraseology to a fuller extent. As a result, it has been found that, on the one hand, the figurative-semantic features of the zoonyms “Hund” (dog) and “Katze” (cat) are reflected both in phraseological units and in composite idioms and, on the other hand, there are both similarities and differences between them capable of influencing the ways of their structural integration.
Permanent Deformation Characteristics of Flexible Pavement Under Palm Oil Freight Truck Loading
Authors:   Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, M. Setiawan Dian ,   Texas A&M University
Published: August 2023

Most of previous studies employed dynamic stability test and Hamburg wheel tracking test to investigate permanent deformation characteristics of asphalt concrete (AC) layer. However, the permanent deformation performance only focuses on the surface course and neglected the influence of middle layer and base course. The present study investigates the permanent deformation characteristics of four (4) different configurations of flexible pavement and analyzes the contribution of AC surface and AC base course to the total permanent deformation of AC layer as the response to various truck’s speed, hauling loads, and loading cycles. Finite element modeling was performed to evaluate critical locations below the tire tread of single unit two-axles truck with the greatest magnitude of permanent deformation and to determine the optimum configuration of flexible pavement by considering the linear viscoelastic behavior of two types of AC mixtures. It can be concluded that the largest permanent deformation is measured below the right edge of the outer tire. The contribution of AC surface course on the total permanent deformation due to the increase in truck’s speed is only about 14.81% to 16.39%, while the contribution of AC surface course on the total permanent deformation due to the increase in truck’s hauling loads as well as the increase in the number of passing trucks is only around 14.76% to 16.44%. On the other hand, the contribution of AC base course on the total permanent deformation due to the increase in truck’s speed from is reaching 83.61% to 85.19%, while the contribution of AC base course on the total permanent deformation due to the increase in truck’s hauling loads as well as the increase in the number of passing trucks is achieving 83.56% to 85.24%.
Effect of Infilled Walls On The Performance of Steel Frame Structures
Authors:   Building, Housing and Urban Development Research Center, Mohammadhasani M. , Hakim S.J. S. ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Jameel M. ,   King Khalid University, Kamarudin A. F. ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Mokhatar S. N. ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Budiea A. M. A. ,   Universiti Malaysia Pahang
Published: August 2023

Today, the subjectof a building's resistance to lateral loads is one of the most important concerns of structural engineers. The partitions and infilled walls are non-structural elements that are important due to their effects on the lateral resistance of the building frame. Recently, it has been observed that great damage is occurring to infilled walls, partitions, and buildings in an earthquake-prone area. Infilled walls are effective at increasing the hardness and resistance of building frames, which changes the seismic properties of structures. Therefore, the study of interactions between the structural frame and the infilled walls is essential for a better understanding of structural behaviors. In this paper, the effect of infilled walls is investigated on the behaviour of steel frames using ABAQUS software. Modeling is carried out for different types of infilled materials, including brick and panel, as well as different thicknesses of the infills. It was observed that with an increase in the thickness of infills from 7 to 20 cm, the final capacity and energy absorption increased by 78%. Also, the panel-infilled frames have 18% more capacity and 3.8% more energy absorption than the brick-infilled frame in the same full state. As a result, panel-infilled frames outperform brick infilled frames in terms of performance.
Application of Foamed Concrete and Cold-Formed Steel Decking as Lightweight Composite Slabs: Experimental Study On Structural Behaviour
Authors:   Kyoto University, Jaini Z.M. , Rum R.H.M. ,   Johor Federal Project Implementation Unit, Hakim S.J.Seyed ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Mokhatar S. N. ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
Published: August 2023

This paper presents an investigation of ultimate load, maximum deflection and failure mode of foamed concrete composite slabs (FCCS). Of interest are the effects of dry density and slab thickness. Unlike conventional composite slabs, FCCS has the advantage of eliminating the selfweight penalty and thus reducing the underlying structural members.With the advanced research in concrete technology, foamed concrete with sufficient strength propertiesto meet the requirements of standard code of practise has been successfully introduced. Foamed concrete isknown for its lightweight and versatility.In the experimental study, the slab specimens with a span of 1800 mm, a width of 840 mm and different slab thicknessesof100 mm to 150 mm were prepared for the three-point bending test. The dry density of foamed concrete is 1400 kg/m3, 1600 kg/m3, and 1800 kg/m3, which has a compressive strength of about 20 MPa to 40 MPa. Dry density and slab thickness have been observed to have significant effects on ultimate load and maximum deflection. Higher dry density of foamed concrete provides better slip resistance and thus reduces shear bond failure. On the other hand, slab specimens with a higher slab thickness tend to have better bearing capacity due to greater bending stiffness. The main failure mode is dominated by localised bending on the profiled steel deck, slip-displacement and fracture ofthe foamed concrete.
Static Shear Strength of Single-Lap Joint Using Eggshell-Toughened Epoxy as Adhesive Agent
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Fong Collin , Chin Desmond Daniel ,   Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Ahmad Hilton ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
Published: August 2023

Eggshells are daily food waste disposed of in landfills, producing environmentalissues and an unpleasant odour. Eggshells were crushed to form eggshell powder and may be suitably applied as a filler in epoxy resins to improve their mechanical properties. The shear strength of toughened epoxy with eggshell powder (TEEP) wasstudied. Single-lap joint (SLJ) sheartests were conducted toinvestigate the shear strength of the SLJbonded with different volume fractionsof TEEP. For this purpose, the eggshells were dried and crushed into particles of size 150μm. The volume fraction of eggshell powder in the epoxy resin is 0%, 2.5%, 5%, and 10% by epoxy weight. The epoxy resin system was made of EPIKOTE Resin 828 and Hardener 651 with a mixing ratio of 5:2 by weight.The results show that the shearstrength greatly depended upon overlap lengthand filler volume fractions.The improvement was up to 72.7% and 39.9%,with the longest overlap length and 5% TEEP fraction.Hence, an overlap length of 38.1 mm and a 5% eggshell volume fraction gave the optimum shear strength of 5.045 kN.
Black-hearted Sellers in the Skincare Industry: Their Activities and Prevention Strategies
Authors:   Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Pua Sin Yi , Chew Boon Cheong ,   Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
Published: August 2023

While online purchases have increased substantially since the pandemic, the cases of “black-hearted” sellers taking advantage of their buyers using unethical activities or marketing tactics are increasing as well, especially in the skincare industry. If this continues, it will subsequently result in the online platform to become ‘untrustable’ among the skincare buyers. Hence, this paper aims to examine the activities of black-hearted sellers and suggest solutions that could prevent them from conducting their businesses. Using semi-structured interviews conducted with 20 experienced official skin care sellers, this paper found that the activities generated by the black-hearted sellers are counterfeiting, parallel imports, misleading information, reselling without authorisation, and identity theft. Also, several strategies that can prevent these activities are quality strategy, adjusting price strategies, technology strategies, enforcement strategies, supply chain structure, and marketing communication strategies.
Strategic Management and Competitive Advantage of Microenterprises in the Province of Batangas, Philippines
Authors:   Batangas State University-JPLPC Malvar G. Leviste St. Poblacion Malvar Batangas, Lopez Mabel O.
Published: August 2023

Increasingcompetitive pressures froma highly competitive global economy are forcing microenterprises to reevaluate their strategic position. Hence, adopting and implementing strategic management techniques enable them to respond proactively to change, leading to competitive advantage. This study examines strategic management and its relationship to the competitive advantage of microenterprises. This study surveyed 331 microenterprises in the province of Batangas in the Philippines. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and focus group discussions. The results showed that most microenterprises need a written business plan, communicate and assign people to implement the strategy, and offer incentives or rewards to employees. They also need to improve in selling low-cost products, collaborating with business partners, and expanding to other locations.
Puzzles of the Plague in Rus’
Authors: Levin Eve
Published: August 2023

Recent historical and biological research on the Black Death in the Middle Ages has yielded new finds and spurred new questions. This article investigates how information about the plague in Rus’ lands fits with these emerging paradigms. Building on foundational research by Lawrence N. Langer from the 1970s, the article investigates the origin of the plague in Rus’ lands and its characteristics.