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Observation on the "Bud Take and Scion Growth of Peach trees as influenced by rootstocks"
Authors:   Assitant Promological Station, Coonor, K MAHABALA SHETTY
Published: November 2023

Among the numerous fruits tried at Coonoor, some varieties of peach were found to be promising, though like all introduced fruits, the peach has yet to be studied in respect of nursery and orchard practices. Till now shield budding has been the rule in peaches under Coonoor conditions, the common peach being the only rootstock, employed for the purpose. The optimum age of common peach seedlings for bud insertion and the relative rate of growth made by different peach scion varieties when worked on rootstock of different sizes or ages are not yet known and there has been a great deal of diversity in the prevailing nursery practices. The tendency to prefer large plants for planting is also based on the belief that large plant size at planting-time will mean earlier and better yields in the orchard. The initial advantage ascribed to plants of large size is a subject well worth study from the standpoint of the peach grower. To the peach nurseryman, such a study would enable him to restrict his propagational activities to the production of the optimum plant size and also reducing the large variation that is met with in regard to nursery tree size. With these ends in view a small-scale trial was started in 1948 at the Pomological Statoin, Coonoor.
A Note on the Cultivation of Yams in Krishna and Guntur Districts
Authors:   Assitant Lecturer in Agriculture, Agricultural College of Bapatla, I SAMBASIVA RAO
Published: November 2023

Yam, (Dioscorea alata. Linn; Pendalam-Tel.) is 8 popular vegetable grown for its root tubers. The tubers can be preserved for about 6-8 months without much deterioration and are very popular in Northern Cirears, especially East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna and Guntur districts, where a variety of delicious dishes are prepared out of this vegetable.
Manurial Experiments on Rice III. Application of green manures in combination with Phosphates
Authors:   Probationary District Agricultural Officer, C HANUMANTHA RAQ
Published: November 2023

To maintain the food supply for an ever increasing population every endeavour for conserving the essential elements of soil fertility will have to be made, more so, in these days of acute food shortage. The productive power of soils is steadily reduced when successive crops are grown and no adequate manuring is made. Organic matter is the sheet anchor of soil fertility in this tropical climate. The soils in almost the whole of Madras Presidency are generally deficient not only in organic matter but also in nitrogen. (1) For replenishing the organic matter depleted from the soils green manuring is the cheapest way. Green leaf manures not only supply essential plant nutrients but also improve the physical structure of the soils. The oxidation of manures resulting from the decomposition of green manures is said to assist the rendering of elemente already in the soil more available as plant food and has a stimulating effect on the activities of beneficial organisms. Green manure in combination with phosphate ferti lisers was found to yield best results in several places notably at Agricultural Research Stations, Samalkot and Manganallur (2). Among phosphatic manures the results with superphosphate and bonemeal was found to be encouraging in their direct and residual effects. Hutchinson and Milligun (3) showed that the addition of superphosphate to green leaf promoted its decomposition better even in a season when the moisture content is not high enough to allow of rapid decomposition of the green manure crop. Work at Puss indicated that under natural conditions phosphates in organic combination became more available to plante. To test these findings at Anakapalli and to find out:
Cultivation of Elephant Yam (Amorphophallus companulatus) in Sivakasi (Ramnad Dt.)
Authors:   Plant Protection Officer Sattur, S.A EBRAHIM ALI
Published: November 2023

Elephant yam "Senai Kiyhangu" as it is called in Tamil, is an important root crop noted for its high yield and keeping quality. It is cultivated to an extent of 1855 acres in Ramnad District, mainly concent- rated in Sivakasi and surrounding villages. It is largely exported to various places up to Madras in the north and Tirunelveli in the south
How to translate the Results of Research to General Farming Practices with Particular Reference to Sugarcane
Authors:   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, S.V PARTHASARATHY , J. V. V SURYANARAYANA ,   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: November 2023

Sugarcane is an important money erop of this province and the area under this crop increased from 1,25,000 acres in 1935-36 to 2,73,000 acres in 1947-48. The total investment on angarcane is roughly Rs. 25-25 crores, on land and Rs. 1-15 crores on factories. Nearly fifteen lakhs of unskilled labourers are dependent on this erop, not to mention of thousands of middle men, merchants and labourers employed by them. Being a money crop that fetches the maximum profit per acre as compared to other crops, this crop plays an important role in the economic structure of the poor cultivator, saving him from indebtedness. Though, during the present period of food crisis, it is considered less important, any attempt to completely displace this crop, will result in the cultivator's economie ruin. Dr. Burns in his report on Technological Possibilities in India pointed out that. Madras is capable of producing over 50 tons of cane per acre, due to its particular adaptability in respect of elimate and soil to this crop. But our present average production is only 20 tons of cane i. e. 50% of the potentiality. It is known to every one that the starting of the Samalkot Research Station saved the sugarcane crop of the. Godavari Delta from extinction by red-rot, and the starting of the Coimbatore Breeding Station developed the Sugar Industry of the country.
Practical Methods of Improving Paddy Yields
Authors:   Assitant Paddy Specialist, Agricultural College and Reserch Institute, Pattambi, A ABDUL SAMAD
Published: November 2023

An attempt is made in the following article to discuss some of the main aspects of crop improvement, with particular reference to paddy and the experience gained at the Aduthurai Agricultural Research Station. Even after a superior strain or variety of crop plant is evolved, the plant breeder cannot rest in peace. The requirements of people and the agricultural conditions are continually changing and as such the plant breeder must be alert to the changing conditions. The strain itself may undergo natural changes and may deteriorate. Ordinarily, the complaints of deterioration from ryots are due to (1) seed admixture due to careless handling and (2) extension of cultivation of the strain to localities not suited to them. Rarely the deterioration is attributable to genetic causes, viz., segregation to inferior type. The admixture may take place in nurseries, transplant fields, threshing floors and seed store. If the deterioration is due to genetic causes, the breeder resorts to reselection to establish purity.
Rooting of Cuttings Part I Influence of Growth-Regulating Substances
Authors:   Student, Diploma Course  in Horticulture Madras, V.N MADHAVA RAO
Published: November 2023

During recent years there has been a remarkable expansion of research in the field of plant regeneration by vegetative propagation, the importance of which in horticultural practices cannot be overemphasized. Of the various methods of vegetative propagation in common employment, that by cuttings is at once the cheapest and easiest. Because of a growing belief that all plants can be propagated by means of cuttings, given proper conditions, recent researches have been directed towards determining the optimum conditions conducive to this type of reproduction.
Vernalisation as a Method of Improving yields in Rice
Authors:   Plant PHysiologist, Agricultural Research Institute, Coimbatore- 641 003., R NARAYANAN , S GOPALAKRISHNAN ,   Assitant Plant PHysiologist, Agricultural Research Institute, Coimbatore- 641 003.
Published: November 2023

The term vernalisation is now taken to include all the various adjustments of environmental factors to which seeds and seedlings may be subjected, with a view to hasten flowering and shorten the life cycle of plants. A shortened life-cycle, especially in the case of annual crops, has the advantage of avoiding the hazards of drought, seasonal pests and diseases. There is also the possibility, with such shortened durations, of growing varieties that would normally be incapable of growing in a particular locality. To the plant breeder, reduction of duration by vernalisation can be helpful in speeding up his breeding programme by raising a larger number of generations within a specific period. There are a number of possible pre-treatment processes of seeds and young seedlings that are capable of shortening duration in annual erops, but for large-scale adoption under Indian agricultural conditions, the methods should obviously be such as not to need elaborate equipment. A further limitation is that the method should not shorten the life cycle at the expense of yield but should if possible be such as to improve the yield as well as hasten maturity. This paper describes certain studies made on the effects of vernalizing rice with the aim of shortening duration and improving yields as well.
Meteorology and Agriculture
Authors:   Agriculture Meteorology, Coimbatore, C BALASUBRAMANIYAN , M. B. V NARASINGA RAO ,   Paddy Specialist,Coimbatore
Published: November 2023

Agriculture is being revolutionised by modern science. Weather Science has its own important part to play in the development of scientific agriculture. Scientists have evolved faithful and highly reliable instruments to record the minutest changes occurring in the weather conditions, both above and below the soil and also in different strata of the atmosphere. Exhaustive weather data, collected in a net work of meteorological observatories, enable the meteorologists to prepare weather maps and predict weather conditions a day or two in advance. Recently. the meteorologists have directed their research to the influence of the weather conditions on the crops under cultivation. Dr. L. A. Ramdas and his colleagues are the pioneers in this field fo far as India is concerned. The Central Government and the various Commodities Commities and the Madras Goverment are financing the 'All India. Co-ordinated Crop Weather Scheme' and the experiments are in progress at six selected typical agricultural tracts in the Presidency.
Three Useful Pasture. Plants
Authors:   Oilseed Specialist, Agricultural Reserch Institute, Coimbatore, G.V NARAYANA
Published: November 2023

Food for cattle is next in importance only to food for man, tor without healthy livestock, agriculture cannot thrive. There are many fodder plants and grasses which can be cultivated for purposes of producing fodder. But the area that can be devoted to such cropping can only be limited in view of the shortage of food grains in the country, and most available land has to be utilized to grow food crops. Therefore, it naturally follows that our grazing grounds have to be improved and enriched by encouraging the growth of not only grasses but also pasture plants particularly those belonging to the legume family.
Viability of Soine Grass Seeds
Authors:   Government Lecturing, Systematic Botanist Coimbatore 3, B.N CHANDRASEKARAN , D DANIEL SUNDARARAJ ,   Assitant in Botany,Coimbatore  641 003
Published: November 2023

Seeds form the first and foremost basis for successful farming. They must be of superior quality, free from mixtures of other crop plants, varieties, strains and weeds, free from mechanical impurities, diseases and pests. While satisfying the above needs of good quality seed, the next most important point is that every seed sown should sprout and grow into a plant i. e. it must be viable. If they are poor in germination there will be gaps formed in the field and the yields will consequently be low. So it is very essential to have viable seeds for sowing purposes. The germination capacity of seed are affected by the environmental conditions at the time of the seed setting and formation, stage of harvest, methods of storage and period of storage. The present paper gives a preliminary report of the viability of a few grass seeds under different periods of storage
Some Experiences with BHC (Gammexane) and DDT. V. The Cotton and Bhindi Jassid, (Empoasca devastens, D)
Authors:   Government Entomologist, Coimbatore 641003, S RAMACHANDRAN , T.S MUTHUKRISHNAN ,   Assitant in Entomology,Agricultural College and Reserch Institute, Coimbatore  641 003, T.R SUBRAMANIAM ,   Assitant in Entomology,Agricultural College and Reserch Institute, Coimbatore  641 003
Published: November 2023

Jassids, popularly known as leaf-hoppers, belong to the category of bugs. These are tiny, active wedge-shaped creatures, infesting a variety of cultivated crops. The adults and nymphs are provided with a set of piercing and sucking mouth-parts with which they are able to puncture the tender portions of the plants and suck up the nutrition. The bugs usually occur by millions on their respective hosts and despite their minute size, they are capable of causing an enormous drain of the cell-sap. Over eight species of these jassids have been recorded as crop pests in South India, the more serious forms of which are (1) The paddy jassid (Nephotettix bipunctatus, F.), (2) the mango hoppers (Idiocerus Atkinsoni, L.) and (3) the cotton jassid (Empoasca devastens, D.). The present article is about the last mentioned species.
A note on cultivation of Kasi Gogu' (Pusa Gogu-Hibiscus sabdariffa-variety altissima). In Visakhapatnam District
Authors:   Special Agricultural Demonstator, Bobili, RAMARAO GONA
Published: November 2023

Among the dryland crops, grown in Visakhapatnam district, Kasi or Pusa Gogu' occupies a prominent place as a commercial crop. Due to its high yield compared to the Bhimlipatam Jute (Hibiscus cannabinus) and due to the good price prevailing in the market for jute, the area under this crop is fast increasing, and replacing the local Gogu' (Bhimilipatam jute) as well as groundnut, an important dry land crop of this tract. It is largely grown in the taluks of Palakonda, Bobbili, Cheepurapalli, Parvatipuram, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam, Salur and Patapatnam of this district both on wet and drylands. The dryland area is very large compared to that on wet lands. Tekkali and Srungavarpukota taluks also grow this crop on a small scale, and it is having a rapid natural spread from one taluk to the other in this district.
Preservation and Improvement of Cattle Wealth of the Indian Union
Authors:   Joint Director of Animal Husbandry Madras, T MAJOR  MURARI
Published: November 2023

The Indian Union is a Secular State and all the great leaders have taken no end of trouble to proclaim this fact. The definition of Secular State emphasises that this state is purely worldly and not bound by any religious dogmas. Nevertheless we are having in the constitution that the cow should not be slaughtered in the Union. If this is to be symbolic to indicate unity of life and how we intend respecting the same it may be alright. But if we mean to put this into effect literally we are trying to do the impossible and consequently impracticable.
Thin Napier Grass (Pennisetum polystachyon Schult.) A useful fodder for semi-dry tracts
Authors:   Agricultural Research Institute,Coimbatore 641003, S.G AIYADURAI
Published: November 2023

In the South Arcot district where the summer heat often reaches 110° or 112° F., it is very difficult for any fodder grass to thrive during that part of the year. Consequently there is always a shortage of fodder in the tract during the summer months. The well. known fodder grasses viz., Guinea grass and Napier grass come up and yield well only under favourable conditions of water supply. These grasses are also not drought resistant. Therefore the need for a drought- resistant fodder grass which will be capable of yielding some fodder during summer was keenly felt. In 1940 a report appeared in Indian Farming (Vol. 1, No. 12, Dec. 1940) that a grass known by the name of Pennisetum purpureum and popularly called Thin Napier or Dry Napier grass was grown successfully in Mysore and that it proved to be a promising fodder grass for growing under rainfed conditions.
Inheritance of Seed-coat colour in Gram (Cicer arietinum)
Authors:   Department of Agriculture Madras, R BALASUBRAHMANYAM
Published: November 2023

It was stated in a previous paper by Ramanatha Ayyar and Balasubrahmanyan (1936) that the seed-coat colour Rood's brown corresponding to the seed grade CS 12 was formed by the addition of factor T to CS 10 and that T had no effect when P was absent. The inheritance and interaction of factor T studied further on other genetic backgrounds form the subject-matter of this paper. Six pure lines of gram whose genic constitutions are already known and given in Table 1 formed the parents of the five crosses made and studied in detail. Crosses between two Pusa types were generally of low productivity and as such failed to give sufficient population in second and third generations while other crosses with local type 19 were generally prolific yielding fairly large populations.
Rooting of Cuttings - Part II Rooting media, depth of planting and basal cut
Authors:   Horticultural Instructor Coimbatore, V.N MADHAVA RAO
Published: November 2023

Among the various factors influencing the rooting of enttings, the rooting medium demands, perhaps, the foremost consideration. No less important are depth of planting and the position of basal cut. A precise knowledge on these aspects will be of practical benefit to a nurseryman dealing with large-scale propagation of fruit and ornamental plants.
Sweet Potato
Authors:   Lecturer in Agricultural ,Agricultural College and Reserch Institute,  Coimbatore  641 003, V.T SRI SUBBIAH MUDALIAR
Published: November 2023

The sweet potato is essentially a crop of the tropics which is believed to have originated in South America. It is grown in the sub-tropics also. Though it is grown in a number of countries, the sweet potato regions are confined to Brazil, southern states of the United States of America, Malaya, East Indies, West Indies, China, India and parts of New Zealand and Australia. Spaniards are said to have been responsible for spreading sweet potato from South America and Mexico to the other parts of the world. It does not appear to have been known to early Greeks, Romans, Arabs or Egyptians. Early Chinese books describe a number of varieties and some of the names of the sweet potato varieties found therein bear a close resemblance to certain names given to sweet potato varieties in America or New Zealand. Whatever may be the origin of the crop, it is cultivated widely in many countries of the world now and millions of people use it as an article of food. The wide distribution of the sweet potato indicates that it is a popular food crop; it is immensely liked everywhere and its high yield has its own appeal.
Trees in and around Coimbatore
Authors:   Department of Agriculture Madras, S.N CHANDRASEKHARA AYYAR , LAKSHMAN SRIMATHI GIRIJA ,   Department of Agriculture Madras
Published: November 2023

Coimbatore town, the head-quarters of the district is fairly close to the Nilgiri hills on the Madras-Nilgiri railway line. The town is nearly 1,400 feet above sea level and has a very picturesque situa- tion, with the lofty blue hills of the Western Ghats rising on the west, and the Noyyil river running to the south, while the east and the north are vast stretches of fields mainly of black soil. A marked feature of the district, which is also shared by the town, is the presence of numerous wells, with lift irrigation mostly by electric power. The town gets an annual rainfall of only about 25 inches but the industry of the ryots has enabled them to practise agriculture in a very efficient manner, so much so that one can see plenty of green vegetation everywhere. Since 1935 the town has been getting a good supply of Siruvani water, especially in the lower parts of the town. Siruvani water being obtained from a catch- ment area in the Western ghats by tunnel and pipe-line, is better suited for irrigation than well-water which tends to be brackish and is injurious to plants. It has no doubt helped in the growing of a good number of plants of varied nature, both indigenous and exotic. The municipal parks, and the gardens of some of the wealthy households show what is possible with a good water supply.
On the Tuber Development of four Important Varieties of Potato in the Nilgiris
Authors:   SuperIntendent Agricultural Research Station Nanjanad, P UTTAMAN , M.D AZARIAH ,   Farm Manager, Agricultural Research Station Nanjanad
Published: November 2023

In the State of Madras, the Nilgiris district enjoyв a cool, equable climate and is well suited for potato cultivation. No less than three crops are raised in a year. When there is demand in the market the ryots harvest their crop even before the haulms have dried up. With a view to find out the correct stage of harvest to secure maximuın yield, a study of the tuber development in four of the more important commercial varieties of potato that come up well in the Nilgiris was undertaken. The literature giving information on tuber development in potato is very seanty. Werner (1917) working at the North Dakota Station, U. S. A. found that tubers of the variety Green Mountain harvested in August 10, 20 and 30 and in September 8 and 11 showed a daily increase of 2.34 bushels during the last 3-day interval. The total yield secured in August 10 was 121 6 bushels per acre, as compared against 220 bushels secured in September 11. Kohler (1909) experimenting with the variety Early Ohios at the Minnesota University Farm, by digging tubers at 7-day intervals from July 31 to August 30 obtained a daily increase of marketable potatoes at the rate of 7-18 bushels per acre. The daily gain near the end of the period was lower as the foliage died.
The Araku Valley Scheme
Authors:   Department of Agriculture Madras, K SRI  BHUSHANAM
Published: November 2023

Aruku Valley is a narrow strip of land about seven miles in length, two miles in width and is situated on the Visakhapatnam- Jeypore road at a distance of about 71 miles from Visakhapatnam. It has an altitude ranging from 2,500 to 5,000 feet. A stream called Pathalagedda which is a tributary of the Machkhund river, runs in the middle of the valley and the land slopes gently towards the stream from either side. The valley is 5,705 acres in extent, and is very thinly popu- lated by hillmen.
Fasciated Pedicels in a Variety of Capsicum annuum. L.
Authors:   Botany Section, Agricultural Research Institute,Coimbatore 641003, J SAKHARAM RAO
Published: November 2023

The genus Capsicum comprises a wide range of forms varying in shape and pungency. Different degrees of importance have been attached to the morphological characters for taxonomical classification. The Index Kewensis recognises fiftyfour species, Roxburgh (1832) mentions six species, but modern systematists consider that there are only a few real species in the genus. Hooker (1885) recognises three species, namely Capsicum minimum, Roxb., C. grossum, Willd., and C.frutescens, L., and Irish (1898) has made it into two species namely C. annuum, L.; and C. frutescens, L. Shaw and Rahman (1928) agree with Irish and maintain the two species in their monograph. Bailey (1923) and Erwin (1931) have further reduced it to a solitary species, namely C. frutescens, L.
Storage of Gur in Madras
Authors:   Department of Agriculture Madras, S.V Sri PARTHASARATHY , M Sri LAKSHMIKANTHAM ,   Department of Agriculture Madras
Published: November 2023

Madras State produces annually 43 lakhs of tons of gur. Most of this is produced during the months of January to April. Taking the local consumption to be more or less uniform throughout the year nearly three- fourths of the total gur produced has to be preserved for varying periods and the maximum duration may probably be eight months. Hence unless ext. remely careful steps are taken for storing this commodity, there is a likelihood of great loss occurring due to the gur softening and sticking to the receptacles or running into a viscous mass, when stored for considerable periods. There are no means of estimating this loss but in view of the improper and inperfect methods adopted in most of the cane-growing districts for preserving gur, loss due to storage seems to be considerable and inevitable at the present time.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA PSICOLOGIA SOCIAL DO TRABALHO NA SAÚDE DO TRABALHADOR NO CONTEXTO DO SERVIÇO PÚBLICO
Authors: Rossi Valéria Rondon
Published: November 2023

O Trabalho, fundamental para a concepção de pessoa, contribui para trazer autonomia na construção dos papéis sociais na vida em sociedade. Por isso, é um dos principais determinantes nos modos de vive
GUARDA COMPARTILHADA COMO FORMA DE EVITAR ALIENAÇÃO PARENTAL
Authors:   , Xavier Indira Rayanni Freitas
Published: November 2023

Este artigo tem como tema, a guarda compartilhada como forma de se evitar a alienação parental. A alienação parental é uma prática que ocorre quando um dos genitores, ou até mesmo ambos, tentam manipular a criança ou adolescente para que este desenvolva sentimentos negativos em relação ao outro genitor. Esta manipulação pode ocorrer por meio de mentiras, acusações infundadas e difamação, visando afastar a criança ou adolescente do outro genitor e, assim, prejudicar o vínculo entre ambos. O objetivo geral deste artigo, se dá na caracterização da guarda compartilhada como possibilidade de evitar a alienação parental e a busca da compreensão dos direitos e obrigações dos pais e, sobretudo, do direito dos menores de ter suas necessidades atendidas em sua formação, e se desenvolver sem problemas psicológicos, e a importância de ter uma convivência em um ambiente saudável. O presente trabalho se caracterizara como uma revisão bibliográfica, com aspecto descritivo e utilizando uma abordagem qualitativa. Os critérios de inclusão dos estudos irão contemplar os seguintes aspectos: as produções científicas que tiveram no máximo 20 anos de publicação (2000 – 2020), exceto leis, visto que dados anteriores poderiam estar com informações defasadas; estudos publicados em língua portuguesa e inglesa; e aqueles disponibilizados na íntegra nas bases de dados online selecionadas; que eram referentes ao Brasil. Diante do exposto, é fundamental que as decisões judiciais priorizem a guarda compartilhada sempre que possível, visto que esta tem se mostrado uma alternativa eficaz para prevenir a alienação parental e fortalecer os laços familiares. Além disso, é essencial que os pais entendam a importância de uma boa comunicação e colaboração em prol do bem-estar dos filhos, o que pode ser facilitado pela guarda compartilhada.
PEJA É DIREITO! Coletânea de textos escritos por estudantes do PEJA/EJA - Ensino Fundamental-
Authors: RODRIGUES FLAVIA MAIA CERQUEIRA , LEMOS AMANDA GUERRA DE , Souza Marta Lima de , Pedroza Machado Marcus Vinicius Monteiro
Published: November 2023

O presente livro é uma coletânea de textos escritos por estudantes da Educação de Jovens e Adultos - EJA sobre aborto, greve da educação, liberdade, luta, nossas histórias e preconceitos. Contudo, um fio entretece todos os temas formando uma trama da liberdade - "o que mais queremos é liberdade" - é ser livre para viver, livre para ser quem se é, livre para lutar, lutar pelos sonhos, por uma vida melhor, por um trabalho digno e justo, pelo direito de "ser mais" (Paulo Freire), de não ser desumanizado e tudo isso expresso na efetividade do direito à educação.
Os estudantes da EJA exercem a escrita como uma prática social relacionada à vida, na qual o aprender a escrever é escrever a própria vida e ao redor deles como sujeitos da escrita no direito de "ser mais". Abra o livro e mergulhe na escrita da vida, sobre a vida e com a vida da EJA.
Influence of the ideality factor on the series resistance for some analytical methods of parameters extraction of PV panels
Authors: Zaatri Abdelouahab
Published: November 2023

This paper revisits classical problem of PV cell parameters extraction based only on three points of their characteristics. Given the dispersion and discrepancy of the results provided by the various extraction methods, the goal is to examine and compare some analytical methods for reconstruction of I-V curves while stressing in particular on the influence of the ideality factor on the series resistance. These methods are tested on two commercial types of PV panels: monocrystalline and polycrystalline ones. Among some results, the performed analysis has shown the profile of the series resistance with respect to the ideality factor as well as their influence on I-V characteristics. In addition, a contribution proposes an explicit expression that links the series resistance to the ideality factor derived from Cubas’ formula upon an approximation of Lambert W-function.
CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC ON RINGWORM INFECTION IN CATTLE IN DIYALA PROVINCE OF IRAQ
Authors: A. M. Khalaf , K. A. Al-Salehi
Published: November 2023

Dermatomycosis (ringworm) was studied in 15 infected, out of 55 examined cows, 6 months to 2 years of age. Infected cows showed typical clinical signs and lesions of ringworm. 

Both types of dermatophytes i. e. Trichophton and microsporum were isolated from these cases. The isolates were the following: 

Tr. Verrucosum (40%), Tr. mentagrophytes (6.6%), Tr. megnini (6.6%), Tr. ajelloi (20%), M. nanum (20%) and M. gypseum (6.6%).
PATHOLOGY OF NATURAL LIVER PARASITIC AFFECTIONS IN GOATS
Authors: H. Zenad Khalil , A. Mohammad Ajwad , A. Abdul Rahman Rajeha
Published: November 2023

This study was designated to evaluate the prevalence of hepatic parasitic lesions in goats and to characterize its pathological (morphological and histo-pathologic) features. 

Among a total of 1400 examined goats, the prevalence was 15.07 %. Four types of parasitic affections were reported : 1) Fascioliasis (6.4 %), 2) Tennicollosis (5.5 %), 3) Hydatidosis (2.14 %) and 4) Nodular parasitic lesions without identifying the type of parasite (1 %).
Phytochemical composition, acute toxicity, hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effects of ethanol extract of Allium sativum (garlic) bulb in male Wistar rats
Authors: Ogechukwu Celestina Iloka  , Chinecherem Christiana Maduka  , Chidimma Ozoemena Nweke  , Rebecca Nkiru Sampson
Published: November 2023

Allium sativum (garlic) has been used in traditional medicine in Nigeria in the treatment of various ailments such as cold, cough, and microbial infections; and there have been various claims about its pharmacological activities including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, antioxidant, antidiabetic, and anticancer properties. However, there are insufficient data to back up these claims. It is against this backdrop, this study evaluated the phytochemical composition, acute toxicity, hypoglycaemic and hypolipidemic potentials of ethanol extract of A. sativum bulb in male Wistar rats in order to validate its therapeutic use as hypoglycaemic and hypolipidemic agent. Twenty adult male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups of five rats each where group 1 (control) received normal saline while group 2-4 received the extract at the doses of 200, 400, and 1000mg/kg b.w respectively for fourteen days. T-test and one-way ANOVA were used to test for significant (p<0.05) differences among the groups. Qualitative and quantitative phytochemical screening of the extract indicated the presence of flavonoids (17.59±0.01), saponins (13.55±0.01), alkaloids (2.06±0.06), tannins (0.04±0.00), phenols (0.01±0.00), phlobatanin, phytosterols and terpenoids whereas steroids, anthraquinones and glycosides were not detected. The administration of the extract produced a significant (P<0.05) decrease in the blood glucose concentration in the treatment groups compared to the control group, whereas a significant (P<0.05) decrease was observed in the total cholesterol concentration of group 4 only relative to the control. Furthermore, there was a significant (P<0.05) increase in the HDL concentrations and a significant (P<0.05) decrease in the triglycerides and LDL concentrations respectively in all treatment groups compared to the control group. From these findings therefore, we conclude that A. sativum offers both hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effects in male Wistar rats.
Relationship between age and self-care level with quality of life of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in the working area of mojo public health center, Surabaya city
Authors: Rosita Ambar Wati  , Arief Hargono  , Rezandra Anggita Wigunawanti
Published: November 2023

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease or metabolic disorder with multiple etiologies characterized by high blood sugar levels and disturbances in carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism as a result of insufficient insulin function. Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients are at risk of experiencing a 6.75-fold decrease in quality of life (ADA, 2014). Quality of life itself is influenced by various factors. The research objective is to determine the relationship between age and self-care level with quality of life of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in the working area of Mojo Public Health Center, Surabaya City. Data analysis in this study used the SPSS application through univariate analysis to determine the frequency distribution of each variable and bivariate analysis using the chi-square statistical test with a confidence level of 95% (α = 0.05). The research results showed that the statistical analysis of age with the quality of life of type 2 DM patients using the chi-square test resulted in a p-value of 0.478, which means p > 0.05. And statistical analysis of the self-care level using the chi-square test resulted in a p-value of 0.024, which means p < 0.05. It can be concluded that there is no significant relationship between age and the quality of life and there is a significant relationship between the level of self-care and the quality of life of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients in the working area of Mojo Public Health Center, Surabaya City.
Phenotypic characterization of yam ferments: the case of the "florido" and "bètè-bètè" varieties produced in Cote d'Ivoire
Authors: Emmanuel Gozoua  , Rose Koffi-Nevry  , Louis Ban Koffi
Published: November 2023

The issue of yam preservation and processing is at the heart of many debates. In this study, two varieties (bètè-bètè and florido) were used to produce ferments. Three types of ferment, preserved in two types of packaging (jute bag and plastic bag), were developed. The microflora found on the different ferments consisted mainly of molds, yeast, aerobic mesophilic germs (the total flora) and lactic acid bacteria. The Florido variety showed an average mold load of between 4,5 104 CFU/mL and 1,4 105 CFU/mL. Three types of mold were identified: Fusarium, Aspergillus and Penicillium. Lactic acid bacteria were counted at between 2,5 104 CFU/mL and 3,9 104 CFU/mL. Total flora recorded the highest levels at 3,1 107 CFU/mL and 8,7 107. The variability of the microflora of yam ferments may make them a potential means of bioprocessing yam-based food products or other starchy substances.
AI Ethics and Bias: Exploratory study on the ethical considerations and potential biases in ai and data-driven decision-making in banking, with a focus on fairness, transparency, and accountability
Authors: Thiruma Valavan A
Published: November 2023

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data-driven decision-making in the banking industry has ushered in unprecedented opportunities for efficiency, risk assessment, and customer service. However, this rapid adoption of AI technology comes with its own set of ethical considerations and potential biases. This research paper delves into the intricate landscape of AI ethics and bias within the banking sector, with a central emphasis on fairness, transparency, and accountability. In sum, this paper contributes to the ongoing discourse on AI ethics and bias by providing valuable insights into the ethical considerations and potential biases inherent in AI and data-driven decision-making within the banking sector. It underscores the necessity of fairness, transparency, and accountability as guiding principles in the responsible integration of AI technology in banking, while also presenting future research directions for this evolving field.
New developments in erectile dysfunction treatments: A role for regenerative medicine
Authors: FY Ashari  , Yufi AZ  , Cennikon P
Published: November 2023

Erectile dysfunction is a highly prevalent issue related to the sexual wellness of millions of men worldwide. While conventional therapies have been successful for many, there remains a significant subset of individuals who do not respond adequately or experience undesirable side effects. This article reviews the emerging field of regenerative medicine as a potential breakthrough in the management of ED. Regenerative therapies, especially platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy along with stem cell therapy, provide novel approaches to tackling the fundamental causes of ED. By harnessing the body's natural healing mechanisms, these treatments hold promise for restoring erectile function and improving patients' quality of life. This review explores the mechanisms of action, benefits, and current research findings related to regenerative therapies for ED, emphasizing their potential to revolutionize the treatment landscape for this prevalent condition. As ongoing research continues to shed light on their safety and efficacy, regenerative therapies may pave the way for a brighter future in the management of erectile dysfunction.
2 kids children's clothing retail business plan
Authors: Dina Arfianti Siregar  , Cut Nizma  , Diena Fadhilah
Published: November 2023

This research means to look at the issues in fostering an UMKM business. The item that will be delivered in this examination is a field-tested strategy which will later be utilized by the colleagues of this exploration to foster the business they are running. The required result of this examination is the licensed innovation freedoms of the 2kids Marketable strategy inventive work. This exploration was completed utilizing an unmistakable subjective strategy, utilizing SWOT investigation methods to look at business valuable open doors, capability levels, monetary administration and resources. Information assortment procedures use interview and perception techniques, where the scientist will meet with the examination colleagues, then notice what is happening and conditions around the business. The consequences of this examination show that in view of the SWOT examination, the 2kids business has qualities: novel plan, area, vital, item quality, provider organization, brand mindfulness, shortcomings, tight contest, financial plan restrictions, restricted promoting abilities, reliance on providers, portion of the overall industry valuable open doors, internet business . Dangers, Online rivalry, Pattern changes, Cost vacillations. 2kids likewise can possibly foster from here on out.
Experimental and discrete event simulation (DES) modeling analysis of the belt conveyor conveying capacity
Authors:   Politeknik Negeri Ujung Pandang Indonesia, Muchtar Muas , Rasyid Syaharuddin , Saidah Andi
Published: November 2023

Belt conveyors can continuously move the desired amount of material from one location to another. The conveying capacity of the conveyor must be met based on the previous design criteria. The belt conveyor must operate at the appropriate conveying speed and queue time interval. Higher or lower conveyor speeds and queue time intervals can cause a decrease in efficiency and productivity. The objectives of this study are 1) to determine the effect of the independent variables (observations), namely, the speed of the head pully conveyor and the time interval of the box queue, on the conveyor performance, 2) to obtain information on the normality profile and significance of the conveyor performance data. This research is oriented toward experimental and quantitative research designs. The independent variables observed are the speed of the head pully belt conveyor and the box queuing time interval on the dependent variable, namely the belt conveyor conveying capacity. The data collection technique is in the form of direct measurements on the conveyor system and the collection of output data from the previously designed DES modeling. Two types of analysis used are comparative quantitative analysis methods and statistical-based analysis. The results showed a significant influence between the independent variables of speed and box queue time interval on the conveying capacity of the belt conveyor. Another result is that the conveyor capacity data obtained from this study have a near-normal distribution and a high significance level.
Addition of aceh bentonite in an effort to improve the heat resistance properties of polyurethane-based paint coatings
Authors:   Politeknik Negeri Lhokseumawe, Yusuf Ilyas , Yunus M. , Rihayat Teuku
Published: November 2023

Polyurethane is a polymer compound whose main chain constituent is urethane group (-NHCOO-). Polyurethanes can be mixed with other polymers or other fillers in an effort to enhance and improve the properties of the single polymer. Metal coating materials are needed for metal materials that have properties resistant to heat thermal condition and corrosion that can damage the structure,. The priority and novelty of this research is to utilize the natural bentonite which is very potential in the local area to fill polyurethane-based coating paint in order to improve its properties. This research looked at the effect of mixing Polyurethane with Bentonite filler obtained from Nisam, North Aceh which has been modified with CTAB and AgNO3 surfactants. The sample formulation used is polyurethane and polyurethane with North Aceh Bentonite variations of 1.5, 2.5, and 3.5%. Characterization with the addition of Bentonite produces polymers that have good thermal stability capabilities. The addition of Bentonite filler into polyurethane polymer can affect the mechanical properties of the material. The Polyurethane/Bentonite composite sample has better thermal resistance, where in pure Polyurethane, the initial weight reduction of the pure Polyurethane sample is 50-150 ℃, the decomposition of pure Polyurethane is at 385 ℃. For Polyurethane/Bentonite 98.5:1.5% w/w nanocomposite, the initial weight reduction is 150-300 ℃, decomposition at 416 ℃. For Polyurethane/Bentonite 97.5:2.5 w/w, the initial weight reduction is 150-250 ℃ and decomposition at 430 ℃. Polyurethane/Bentonite 96.5:3.5 w/w initial weight reduction is also at 200-300 ℃ and decomposition at 458 ℃.
Optimization of Infill Density, Layer Height, and Shell Thickness to Achieve Maximum Bending Strength and Minimum Printing Time of PLA 3D Printed Part
Authors:   Universitas Surabaya Indonesia, Suteja The Jaya
Published: November 2023

3D printing has advantages in making customized products, such as leg prosthetics. One of the required properties of 3D-printed leg prosthetics is their resistance to bending stress. Based on the literature review, the influence of the interaction among layer height, infill density, and shell thickness on the bending strength and printing time has not yet been investigated or optimized. This study aims to investigate the effect and optimize the layer height, infill density, and shell thickness to achieve the maximum bending strength and minimum printing time of a Polylactic Acid 3D printed part. This research studies three independent variables: layer height, infill density, and shell thickness. The independent variables of this research are bending strength and printing time. The bending test is conducted according to the ISO 178 standard. The printed specimen is tested using the bending testing machine Tarno Grocki to measure the maximum bending load the specimen can hold. The printing time is measured by using a stopwatch. The Response Surface Method is used as an optimization method to find the value of the maximum bending strength and minimum printing time of the 3D printed part. The optimum responses are achieved using 40 % infill density, 0.3 mm layer height, and 1.6 mm shell thickness. The maximum bending strength is 118. 5129 MPa and the minimum printing time is 11.1867 minutes.
Effect of numerous plate holes in a cooling tower on heat transfer optimization
Authors:   Universitas Syiah Kuala, Suansyah Heli , Syuhada Ahmad , Sofyan Sarwo Edhy
Published: November 2023

An industry requires a cooling medium to reduce heat in an industrial machine during operation. Companies generally use cooling towers for engine cooling media. The common issue is that heat reduction and heat transfer rate are not significant. Therefore, a new variation is needed to ensure that the cooling tower can effectively lower the temperature of the machinery. The problem statement aims to determine the parameters that can enhance both the heat transfer rate and the heat transfer coefficient in cooling towers. The objective is to determine the heat transfer rate and heat transfer coefficient. The method used is experimental by varying the water inlet in five variations of the cooling tower plates, they are being 48, 60, 80, 120, and 250 holes. The results showed that the highest temperature difference occurs at Tin 80oC with the variation of 250 holes, which is 9.34oC, and the highest heat transfer value reached 1833.17 watts. Meanwhile, the lowest temperature difference occurred at Tin 60oC with a variation of 48 holes, which is 3,98oC, and the lowest heat transfer value reached 787.47 watts. The highest convection coefficient occurs at Tin 70oC with the variation of 250 holes, which is 117.74 W/m²⋅K. The lowest convection coefficient occurs at Tin 80oC with a variation of 48 holes, which is 77.36 W/m²⋅K. This can be concluded that the temperature difference (⧍T), heat transfer rate, and heat transfer coefficient will increase when the number of holes in each plate variation increases.
Mobility, Kinematic, Singularity, and Workspace Analysis of a Translational Parallel Manipulator with 2(RRPaRR)-PRRR Kinematic Chains
Authors:   Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau, Adriyan Adriyan , Hasan Indra
Published: November 2023

This article presents an asymmetric parallel manipulator with 2(RRPaRR)-PRRR kinematic chains. This manipulator aims to operate as a lower-mobility parallel manipulator with the pure translational motion of its platform. Therefore, a series of analyses are performed to fulfill this intention. First, the mobility analysis is performed by applying the Grübler-Kutzbach equation and the screw theory. Then, the kinematic, singularity, and workspace analysis are applied to analyze this PM. As a result, the application of the screw theory for the configuration of its kinematic chains shows its mobility in a pure translational motion in space. Then, this manipulator has a closed-form solution for its direct kinematic problem expressed in a quadratic equation. By applying singularity and workspace analysis via visualization, the singularity-free workspace along the z-axis of its workspace can be identified. This can later be used as a useful workspace. Overall, the presented manipulator can be applied to a translational parallel manipulator