bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of the Impact of the Implementation of Special Needs School Entrepreneurship Education on Institutional Sustainability
Authors: Winarni Caecilia , Radyati Maria R. Nindita , Utha Maria Ariesta
Published: August 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world and affected world economic growth which has caused a world economic crisis that has caused an increase in the level of extreme poverty in the world. Efforts to restore world economic growth and sustainability by implementing an action plan with world leaders on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a global agreement for sustainability. Special attention to the poor, vulnerable, marginalized and persons with disabilities (SDGs no. 1) which includes all areas of life both in the field of Health (SDGs no.3), the field of continuing education (SDGs no. 4), employment opportunities (SDGs no. 8) as well as the use of public facilities and services and the internet for the sustainability of their lives. The purpose of this study is to analyze, the social impact and linkage of School Entrepreneurship Implementation in SKh on SDGs no1, 4,8,9,10,12,16.  The research method used in  this study is the descriptive quantifier method). The sample of 34 consisted of 17 stakeholders for each unit. Purposive sampling techniques Data collection methods with Google Forms and structured interviews with principals, parents and school partners to get in-depth information from stakeholders. The analysis method using content analysis is strengthened by SROI analysis.  Implementation in December 2022.  Based on the SROI Analysis and respondents' answers the impact of the Implementation of the Entrepreneurship Education Curriculum in SKh is very large on the sustainability of the Institution. The implementation of the entrepreneurship curriculum in this school increases productivity and partnership with the community to build an inclusive learning ecosystem and an entrepreneurial ecosystem.  Project Based Learning allows teachers and students to develop together and form a learning ecosystem. Group activities improve student productivity and skills as Krüger argues about co-production and Co-innovation. Schools need to establish communication and partnerships with the community and the business world to improve the quality competence of graduates and the competence of human resources in the institution, school promotion, product marketing and fundraising.
Metaphorical Conceptualization Employed by Animal Lexicon "Dog" in English and Indonesian Proverbs: a Comparative Study
Authors: Bachrun Nitis Asmara , Suhandano Suhandano
Published: August 2023

The proverb is a cultural item, embodied in a form of figurative expression, being handed over generations within a particular speech community. Proverbs carry out certain information regarding the culture of the speech community, such as the lifestyles, values, and perspectives of the society. Animal lexicon "dog" becomes the most frequently appeared animal lexicon within proverbs in English and Indonesian languages. There are 3 major types of concepts being carried out by the lexicon "dog" within the proverbs investigated in this research, which are the positive human traits, the negative human traits, and situational phenomena. Meanwhile, there are a total of 20 concepts found to be the target domains of the lexicon "dog" within the proverbs being examined in this research, which are as follows: 1) despicable person, 2) opportune aptitude, 3) the spiteful one, 4) greedy soul, 5) significant problems, 6) being cornered, 7) an iniquity, 8) companion faithfulness, 9) futile individual, 10) menace aptitude, 11) fortunate aptitude, 12) the ungrateful one, 13) the powerful one, 14) insincerity, 15) brave soul, 16) humble background, 17) decisions significance, 18) perceived aspects, 19) the grateful one, 20) coward. The speech community of the English language has distinctive points from the speech community of the Indonesian language in their way to metaphorically conceptualizing the lexicon “dog”. However, there are still typical concepts that appeared as the target domains of the lexicon “dog” preserved by both of the speech communities.
A Cross-Sectional Study to Detect the Findings of Hernial Repair Procedure in Iraqi Children
Authors: Al Edani Dr. Ali Abdulhussein Sabri , Hassan Dr. Adil Abdulmajeed , Ahmed Al-Jumaili Dr. Waleed Khalid
Published: August 2023

Background: One of the most prevalent conditions in children and young adults is an inguinal hernia. For full-term and preterm newborns, the estimated prevalence rates of inguinal hernia are 1-5% and 9-11%, correspondingly.
Aim: This paper aims to analyse a cross-sectional study to detect the findings of hernial repair procedure in Iraqi children.
Patients and methods: This paper was conducted in different hospitals in Iraq from 15th September 2021 to 17th December 2021 as a cross-sectional study to analyse cross-sectional study to detect the findings of hernia in Iraqi children. This study was contained 54 patients, which separate into two kinds of groups. Where the first group have included 27 patients who conduct open surgery, while the second group have 27 patients where present patients who did laparoscopic surgery. The databases collected were analysed and plotted by the SPSS program.
Results and Discussion: In this study, we examine the results of two techniques for hernia repair in young girls and boys. The results showed that although laparoscopic surgery and open surgery had differently post-operative problems, open surgery required less time to complete an inguinal hernia repair in patients than laparoscopic surgery did.
Conclusion: The results of our investigation generally showed that, despite the near proximity of the two repair procedures' preoperative and postoperative complications. However, herniotomy opening surgery took somewhat less time to complete than laparoscopic surgery when safety for hernia repair in children under the age of six was considered.
Margit van Wessel, Wenny Ho en Peter A. Tamás: Narrative Assessment: een nieuwe methode voor de evaluatie van pleitbezorging
Authors: van Wessel Margit , Ho Wenny , Tamás Peter A.
Published: August 2023

Narrative Assessment: een nieuwe methode voor de evaluatie van pleitbezorging

Veel organisaties gebruiken pleitbezorging om te werken aan maatschappelijke doelen. In veel gevallen worden deze activiteiten geëvalueerd om de effectiviteit ervan vast te stellen en te leren. Maar monitoring en evaluatie van pleitbezorging staat bekend als moeilijk. Het vaststellen van effectiviteit is lastig omdat er vele factoren en actoren meespelen en bewijs vaak moeilijk te verkrijgen is. Om met deze uitdagingen om te gaan in monitoring en evaluatie van pleitbezorging, hebben Wageningen University en Hivos Narrative Assessment ontwikkeld. Deze nieuwe benadering is gericht op het creëren en gebruiken van verhalen over pleitbezorging voor monitoring en evaluatie, leren en interne en externe communicatie. Narrative Assessment draait om verhalen over pleitbezorgingsprocessen, successen en uitdagingen, verteld vanuit pleitbezorgers als centrale actoren met waardevolle kennis over wat er gebeurd is, en hoe dat al dan niet bijgedragen heeft tot het behalen van doelen. Om tegemoet te komen aan het bezwaar dat verhalen subjectief zijn, is het toetsen en ontwikkelen van plausibiliteit een kernelement van de methode. In dit artikel wordt de methode uiteengezet. Ook wordt besproken wat de toegevoegde waarde ervan kan zijn, en hoe de methode zich verhoudt tot verwante methoden.
Procedurele rechtvaardigheid bij platformprocedures
Authors: Tjong Tjin Tai Eric , Frenken Paul
Published: August 2023

Procedurele rechtvaardigheid bij platformprocedures

Bemiddelingsplatformen als eBay hebben procedures om geschillen tussen afnemers en aanbieders op te lossen. Dergelijke procedures lijken op gewone geschilbeslechting, maar voldoen niet in alle opzichten aan de reguliere eisen die aan ADR of gerechtelijke procedures worden gesteld. Dit artikel onderzoekt wat de kenmerken zijn van zulke procedures, welke kritiek erop wordt geleverd in de praktijk, of de beginselen van procedurele rechtvaardigheid zoals besloten in art. 6 EVRM hierop van toepassing zijn, en welke procedurele vereisten gesteld zouden moeten worden.
PENGARUH KOMPETENSI DAN DISIPLIN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI TIDAK TETAP PADA PUSKESMAS RAKADUA DI KECAMATAN POLEANG BARAT KABUPATEN BOMBANA
Authors: Alqadry Defry , Hatani La , Maharani Sri Wiyati , Hastuti Hastuti , Adam La Ode Bahana
Published: August 2023

This study aims to: 1) Determine the effect of competence and work discipline simultaneously on the performance of non-permanent employees; 2) Knowing the effect of competence on the performance of non-permanent employees; 3) Knowing the effect of work discipline on the performance of non-permanent employees.The population in this study is all non-permanent employee performance Rakadua Health Center in Poleang Barat District, Bombana Regency, totaling 33 people and all populations are used as respondents. Data collection uses a questionnaire Theanalysisusedisquantitativeanalysisusing MultipleLinearRegressionAnalysis.The results of the study show that: 1) Competence and work discipline simultaneously have a positive and significant effect on non-permanent employees, 2) Competence partiallyhas a positive and significant effect on non-permanent employees. 3) Work discipline partially has apositive and significant effect on the performance of non-permanent employees at the RakaduaHealth Center in Poleang Barat District, Bombana Regency.
PENGARUH RASIO PASAR PERUSAHAAN TERHADAP RETURN SAHAM (STUDI PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR YANG TERCATAT DI SEKTOR INDUSTRI DASAR & KIMIA BURSA EFEK INDONESIA TAHUN 2017-2021)
Authors: Koeswara Dicky , Syaifuddin Dedy Takdir , Budi Nuryamin , Madi Riski Amalia , Oktaviani Unika
Published: August 2023

Investors invest to maximize returns by taking into account the investment risk factors they will face. Return is the main factor that motivates investors to invest and as a reward for the courage of investors to take the investment risks that have been taken. This study was conducted to examine the effect of market ratios on stock returns on Manufacturing stocks that have positive dividends during the period 2017 to 2021. The number of samples studied was fifty-four (54) companies selected through the purposive sampling method. The data collection method used in this research is the Documentation method. Data analysis was carried out using multiple linear regression analysis techniques. The results of the analysis found that market ratios proxied by PBV, PER, and EPS have a positive and insignificant effect on stock returns and DPR has a negative and significant effect on stock returns.
PENGARUH KUALITAS PRODUK, HARGA DAN CITRA MEREK TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN SEPEDA MOTOR HONDA DI KABUPATEN MUNA
Authors: Saltifa Wa Ode Vira , Palilati Alida , Isalman Isalman , Awasinombu Aidin Hudani , Putera Asrip
Published: August 2023

This study aims to determine (1) whether product quality affects the decision to purchase a motorcycle. (2) To find out whether the price affects the decision to buy a motorcycle. (3) To find out whether Brand Image influences the decision to buy a motorcycle. (4) To find out whether Product Quality, Price and Brand Image affect the decision to buy a motorcycle. The results showed that (1) Product Quality, Price and Brand Image simultaneously (together) have a significant effect on purchasing decisions. This shows that increasing the two variables will have an impact on increasing purchasing decisions for Honda motorcycles in Muna Regency, (2) Product quality partially has a significant effect on purchasing decisions. This shows that increasing the product quality variable will have an impact on increasing purchasing decisions for Honda motorbikes in Muna Regency. (3) Price partially has a significant positive effect on purchasing decisions. This shows that increasing the price variable will have an impact on increasing purchasing decisions for Honda motorcycles in Muna Regency, (4) Brand image partially has a significant effect on purchasing decisions. This shows that increasing the Brand Image variable will have an impact on increasing consumer purchasing decisions for Honda Motorcycles in Muna Regency.
PENGARUH	SEGMENTASI, TARGETING DAN POSITIONING (STP) TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN PADA KM WARMINDO
Authors: Kasim Muhammad Farhan Fauzan , Samdin Samdin , Hamid Wahyuniati , Hartini Hartini , Sukotjo Endro
Published: August 2023

This study aims: (1) To determine the effect of segmentation, targeting and positioning (STP) on purchasing decisions at KM warmindo. (2) To determine the effect of segmentation on purchasing decisions at KM warmindo. (3) To determine the effect of targeting on purchasing decisions at KM warmindo. (4) To determine the effect of positioning on purchasing decisions at KM warmindo. The population in this study is all customers of KM Warmindo whose number is unknown (unknown population). The sample in this study amounted to 96 respondents with the determination of the sample referring to the statement of Hair et al. The data collection method in this study used multiple linear regression analysis. The research results show that: (1) Segmentation, targeting and positioning (STP) have a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions. (2) Segmentation has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions. (3) Targeting has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions. (4) Positioning has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions.
Freelance Focus
Authors: Vakil Ruwaida
Published: August 2023

ChatGPT and Medical Writing
Open Pharma: Driving Positive Change in the Communication of Pharma-Sponsored Research
Authors: Gordon Jo
Published: August 2023

Open Pharma is a non-profit-seeking collaboration that aims to make the communication of pharma-sponsored research faster, more transparent, more accessible, and more sustainable, focusing on open science principles such as open access and plain language. Open Pharma includes 16 Member and Supporter companies representing the pharma and publishing industries and is facilitated by Oxford PharmaGenesis, a HealthScience consultancy. We believe that innovating the current publications model for pharma research is essential to accelerate medical progress, improve patient care, and increase trust in evidence from the pharma industry.

Open Pharma works as a think tank that seeks to "move the needle," a research hub that produces evidence, a knowledge-sharing "club," and a forum for member voices. Our research, resources, and events are designed to educate, broaden perspectives, and foster connections. We also seek to identify needs and solutions, and to develop guidance that supports best practice and positive change across the sector.

Medical writers are uniquely positioned to understand the benefits of open science, and to communicate them to their clients. They have an important part to play in promoting the innovations that will increase the quality, transparency, and accountability of medical research communications, and that Open Pharma supports.
2023 President’s Award Recipient: Don Harting, MA, MS, ELS, CHCP
Authors: Eller Elise
Published: August 2023

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Continuous Learning and Connection at the 2023 Medical Writing & Communication Conference
Authors: Sequeira Michele
Published: August 2023

The AMWA 2023 Medical Writing & Communication Conference is scheduled for October 25th through 28th in Baltimore, Maryland,
Repensando a educação através das lentes de Foucault: poder, discursos e autonomia
Authors: De Oliveira Filho Fernando Luiz Cas , Do Nascimento José Leônidas Alves , Maravalhas Ana Lúcia Gomes , Hansel Tiago Fernando , De Oliveira Eliédna Aparecida Rocha , Araújo Vânia Maria Santos Lima , Coelho Helberty Vinicios
Published: August 2023

O estudo das perspectivas foucaultianas no contexto da educação contemporânea se revela crucial na redefinição do panorama educacional, ao oferecer uma abordagem crítica e reflexiva que desafia as estruturas de poder, promove a autonomia dos alunos e fomenta a compreensão das dinâmicas complexas que permeiam a construção do conhecimento e da identidade. Diante desse contexto, o presente artigo examina as perspectivas foucaultianas como um arcabouço teórico inovador para repensar a educação no século XXI. Ao explorar temas como panoptismo, identidade, discursos e tecnologia, o artigo destaca as possibilidades de educação crítica e reflexiva. As análises críticas das estruturas de poder e dos discursos dominantes oferecem uma abordagem transformadora que desafia as normas tradicionais da educação, capacitando os educadores a criar ambientes de aprendizado mais inclusivos, autônomos e conscientes. Ao final, considera-se a colaboração entre educadores, pesquisadores e formuladores de políticas para implementar essas perspectivas no currículo, preparando os alunos para uma participação crítica e informada em uma sociedade em constante evolução.
A Critical Review of Consumer Protection Online Shopping, False Advertising, and Legal Protection
Authors: Zulham
Published: August 2023

Objective: The main objective of consumer legal protection is to increase awareness, ability and independence of consumers to protect themselves and create a sense of responsibility for business actors in running their business.
 
Theoretical Framework: The problem and purpose of the study is to identify the possibilities of problem consumer protection online shopping, false advertising, and legal protection. This article explores the evolution of common law and legislation in response to fraudulent, dishonest, or misleading internet advertising, as well as the prevalence of such practices.
 
Method: This research is a legal study that is descriptive qualitative. The data collection technique used in this research is documentation. The approach used in this study is a juridical approach. The data analysis technique used is Miles and Hiberman. The validity technique used in this study is source triangulation.
 
Result and Conclusion: This paper describes the muslim consumer legal protection paradigm in online transactions and assesses Indonesia's regulatory environment. Researchers found in normative legal studies that the e-commerce agreement is separate from the core notion of the agreement provided in the UNCITRAL Model Law on e-Commerce and the UNCITRAL Model Law on e-Signature. Online commerce is similar to regular trade agreements, except it uses electronic media. We discovered that improving human resources—professional competence, academic competence, resilience, methods, and excellent attitudes and values—solves the legal protection against consumers issue. E-commerce contracts must follow fair trade practices and the law. We also note that the present rules and regulations on information and electronic transactions for consumer protection have failed to safeguard consumers because numerous infractions still result in consumer losses.
 
Research Implications: Implementation of these goals necessitates updating the law of consumer legal protection. This implementation is important so that online buying and selling transactions are recognized as legal and accountable electronic transactions. the object of the transaction may not conflict with laws and regulations, decency and public order.
 
Originality/value: It contributed to activation of the rule of law in the form of legal protection for consumers in buying and selling agreements via the internet.
Ʌ-Hypernuclear States as Dihadronic Molecules
Authors: Jahanshir A.
Published: August 2023

The study of exotic hypernuclei attracts a great deal of interest in nuclear physics. The reality of heavy hyperon hypernuclei is the subject of intense concern among theoreticians and experimenters in recent years. The core-hyperon model uses to explain abnormal nuclei spectra, recent observations of new exotic heavy hyperon hypernuclei cannot be explained or predicted by ordinary heavy core nuclei. These exotic hypernuclei states are a two-cluster bound states. We calculate the mass spectrum and constituent mass of particles in hypernuclei using the relativistic Schrödinger equation with molecular pseudoharmonic-type potential between particles inside the core and hyperon. Such calculations represent the interaction between the hyperon and the nuclei core. I review recent theoretical studies on the ground states and the excited states of hypernuclei bound states. Finally, we present explicit predictions of the exotic bound states based on the interactions obtained from quantum field theory and the projective unitary representation model. Studies have shown that by increasing the mass number of hyperon-core states,  the value of the constituent mass and energy eigenvalue of Ʌ-hypernucleus increases. Also, by growing and increasing the proton number in the (Ʌ-N) states the value of the constituent mass of Ʌ-hyperon increases.
Radon Concentration in Urban Areas in the North and West of Morocco
Authors: Tayebi A. , El-Maghraoui M. , Tayebi M. , El-Mahjoub C.
Published: August 2023

Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas produced by the decay of uranium and radium. It is the second cause of cancer of the lungs after smoking. It has been present in Earth's crust since the creation of Earth. Uranium-rich rocks in the deep crust are the main source of radon. Its emanation from the ground surface varies from one point to another depending on the physical characteristics of the terrain crossed as observed in this study between North and West Morocco. A dosimetric study of those emanations was performed by using the LR-115 solid-state nuclear track detector (SSNTD) which was subsequently processed by techniques developed and calibrated in the laboratory. The study revealed high concentrations of this gas in confined spaces at ground level and, in particular, in basements and less-ventilated ground floor rooms. In order to reduce these concentrations of radon and the probability of carcinogenic attacks by these accumulations of this gas, it is recommended to ventilate these premises well. Good air circulation allows the removal of this harmful gas.
Analyze the Reasons for Express Pricing Based on The Pricing Strategy and Put forward Corresponding Suggestions according to the Existing Problems
Authors: Pan Min , Chu Jingyi
Published: August 2023

With the continuous improvement of e-commerce, Internet technology and economic development level, the express industry is also developing. This paper will focus on the pricing strategy of express delivery from three aspects: cost oriented pricing, demand-oriented pricing and competition oriented pricing, briefly analyze its reasons, and give some suggestions combined with the logistics development at home and abroad.
Research on Alumni Resources Development and Alumni Association Work in Colleges and Universities under "Integrated Media" Environment
Authors: Wang Jing , Zhang Ziyi
Published: August 2023

Integrating alumni resources, building interactive platforms and carrying out alumni work through modern tools such as integrated media and meta-universe are of great significance in promoting interconnected interaction and mutual assistance between alumni and their alma mater as well as the society. The study has sorted out the construction of alumni associations in Chinese colleges and universities, focused on collating the advantages of the melting media in promoting the development of alumni resources and improving the efficiency of alumni associations, promoting the transformation of alumni service mode, as well as fostering the culture of alumni, etc. The study explores and establishes the paths and ways how to make use of the advantages of the melting media to carry out the work of alumni associations in the new environment, including the construction of a cloud-based data-tracking and management system, forming a This includes building a cloud-based data tracking management system, forming a "1+M+N" alumni work team, and creating a new IP of the alumni association, so as to realise the effective output of alumni work.
Síndrome metabólico y hemoglobina glicosilada en Latinoamérica
Authors: Chiquito-Guale Brenda Mariel , Plúas-Vargas Miriam Priscila , Lucas-Parrales Elsa Noralma
Published: August 2023

El síndrome metabólico (SM) es un conjunto de trastornos crónicos que está relacionado con enfermedades cardiovasculares, el control de los niveles de hemoglobina glicosilada (HbA1c) es fundamental para evaluar el control metabólico. El objetivo fue analizar la prevalencia del síndrome metabólico y la utilidad de la hemoglobina glicosilada en Latinoamérica. Metodología: fue de diseño cualitativo, de revisión sistemática, los buscadores científicos Google académico, Scielo, Pubmed, Elsevier, Redalyc y DOAJ; se incluyeron artículos originale, desde el año 2018, se utilizaron los operadores booleanos AND, OR y NOT, en idioma inglés y español. El Flujograma de Prisma evaluó la calidad de los artículos. Resultados: el síndrome metabólico dentro de los países Latinoamericano la mayor prevalencia, Perú fue 45% (855 personas)  2022, Ecuador presentó el 42% ( 1.997 personas) en 2021 y Brasil presenta el 36.1 % (714 personas) en 2020; los valores de HbA1c en pacientes con SM en: Brasil la Hb1Ac fue mayor a 9% y el SM fue de 52.6%  (8541) pacientes, Paraguay con Hb1Ac mayor a 8,9% y el SM de 49,2%  (1243) pacientes, Chile con niveles de Hb1Ac simbolo 7,5% y el SM de 69% (575) pacientes; factores de riesgo más frecuentes fueron HbA1C, hipertensión arterial, falta de actividad física, tabaquismo y diabetes; en Perú, Bolivia, Brasil, Cuba y Ecuador. Conclusión: La prevalencia del síndrome metabólico es prominente en los países de Latinoamérica, los factores de riesgo  son predisponentes para que presenten los pacientes  comorbilidades como diabetes, enfermedades cardiovasculares.
Nutrient use and dynamics under different fertigation scheduling for banana (Musa paradisiaca) cultivation in vertisol
Authors: D PAWAR D , D KALE K , S K DINGRE
Published: August 2023

Field experiment was conducted at Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri (Maharashtra) for three consecutive years (2008-2011) to study the nutrient availability, uptake and movement in vertisol under drip fertigation for banana (Musa paradisiaca L.) cv Grand naine. The drip fertigation @ 100, 80 and 60 per cent of recommended dose through water soluble fertilizers (WSF) applied in two schedules and results were compared with three control treatments. The drip fertigation @ 100 per cent recommended dose scheduled as per crop growth stages showed 46.22 per cent increase in yield (82.94 tonnes/ha). However, it was on par with 80% fertigation treatment (79 tonnes/ha) whereas, 60 per cent fertigation (Schedule as per crop growth stages) resulted into 40 per cent fertilizer saving and 24.5 per cent increase in yield over surface irrigation (57.40 tonnes/ha). The drip fertigation relatively improved the nutrients availability and uptake as compared to band placement of dry fertilizers. The study indicated that application of water soluble fertilizers through drip as per the growth stages proved superior as compared to uniform splits for periodical availability of nutrients, uptake and nutrient movement in soil than conventional fertilizers. The maximum movements of nutrients in vertisol were recorded for 100 and 80% fertigation using water soluble fertilizers. The N was moved up to 45 cm laterally and 60 cm vertically. P was moved up to 30 cm laterally and 40 cm vertically and K movement was up to 45 cm laterally and 60 cm vertically during the crop growth. The 100% fertigation, also registered higher economical parameters, however the difference with 80% fertigation was non significant.
Productivity and economics of different agri-silvi-horti systems under drip irrigation
Authors: KAUSHIK N , KUMARI SUSHIL , SINGH SURENDER , KAUSHIK J C
Published: August 2023

A field experiment was conducted in two years old fruit and tree species namely shisham (Dalbergia sissoo) + aonla (Embilica officinalis), shisham (D. sissoo) + guava (Psidium guajava), khejri (Prosopis cineraria) + aonla (E. officinalis) and khejri (P. cineraria) + guava (P. guajava) during 2007-08 and 2008-09 planted at a spacing of 6m×6m. The crop sequences, viz. ridgegourd (Lifa acutangula) - tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), moongbean (Vigna radiata) - fallow and cluster bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) - fallow were raised in the interspaces of the trees. Ridgegourd and tomato were raised with drip irrigation, while moongbean and cluster bean were raised as rainfed. The trees and crops were subjected to three drip irrigation treatments, viz. T1 (100% ETc), T2 (70% ETc) and T3 (40% ETc) with three replications per treatment. Yield of intercrops was not affected by the different silvi-horti systems. The irrigation treatments influenced the yield of crops and growth of trees. Maximum yield (39323 kg/ha) of tomato and growth of trees was recorded under 100% replenishment of water except in case of shisham, where maximum height (803.0 cm), diameter (15.4 cm) and crown spread (550 cm2) was recorded under 70% replenishment of water after 48 months of plantation. Maximum irrigation water use efficiency (19.34 g/l) was recorded for ridgegourd under 40% replenishment of water when grown in association with khejri + aonla. Intercropping of tomato and ridgegourd with khejri + guava was found most remunerative with maximum NPV, BC ratio and net returns after sole cropping.
Response of paclobutrazol treatment on flowering, fruit maturity, yield and quality of mango (Mangifera indica) cv Totapuri
Authors: REDDY Y T N , UPRETI K K , PRASAD S R SHIVU
Published: August 2023

A field trial was conducted at Indian Institute of Horticultural Research Bangalore during 2007-2011 to study the effect of different doses and time of application of paclobutrazol on flowering, fruiting behavior and quality of 22 years old mango (Mangifera indica L.) cv Totapuri under South Indian Condition. There were nine treatments involving two doses of paclobutrazol 2.5g and 5.0g a.i/plant with four times of application (last week of July, August, September and October) along with control. All the paclobutrazol applied treatments induced early flowering to an extent by 20- 25 days with increased percentage of flowering of 30-65% compared to control. The harvest maturity was also influenced by paclobutrazol application with an advancement of 3-4 weeks compared to control. The fruit yield was also affected and most pronounced effect was with T5-treatment (2.5g a.i. applied during last week of September) which recorded mean cumulative fruit yield of 141.1 kg/ Plant, which is 55% higher compared to control (91.1 kg/ plant). However, fruit quality attributes such as TSS and acidity were not affected by different dose and time of application of paclobutrazol. Cost benefit ratio was maximum (1:3.02) with the treatment 2.5g a.i. paclobutrazol applied during the last week of September month.
Diversity studies in chickpea (Cicer arietinum)
Authors: RASOOL SOULIHA , DAR S A
Published: August 2023

Genetic diversity is a useful tool in gene bank management and breeding experiments like tagging of germless, identification and/or elimination of duplication in the gene stock and establishment of core collections. The present study was envisaged to measure the genetic diversity among the genotypes of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) and to identify divergent parents for future hybridization programmes of yield improvement. Characters like days to maturity, total pods/plant, 100-seed weight, seed yield/plant can be considered as selection criteria.
Genetic analysis of the stem rust resistance genes in synthetic hexaploid wheat (Triticum aestivum) lines
Authors: MEENA M R , SINGH NIRUPMA , JAIN NEELU , KUMAR RAVINDER , SINGH S S
Published: August 2023

The objective of this investigation was to examine the inheritance of stem rust (Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici) resistance genes in synthetic hexaploid wheat lines and to identify the allelic relationship among the resistant lines. Genetic basis of stem resistance was studied in Synthetic 4, Synthetic 55, and Synthetic 86 and F2:3 population, derived from (susceptible cultivar, i.e. Agra local × resistant lines (Synthetic 4, Synthetic 55, and Synthetic 86). Isolate 40A of Puccinia graminis tritici (most prominent stem rust pathotype in India) was used to examine the segregation pattern. The results revealed that resistance in Synthetic 4 and Synthetic 55 for pathotype 40A was governed by a single dominant gene, as F2 seedlings segregates in a ratio of 3:1. While, resistance in Synthetic 86 was governed by two genes, i.e. one dominant and one recessive gene, as F2 seedling depicted 13:3 segregation ratio, which further conferred by F3 family data. Allelism studies (using as F2 population derived from a cross between Synthetic 4 × Synthetic 55), revealed the resistant gene present in these line was same. However, F2 population derived from Synthetic 4 × Synthetic 86 and Synthetic 55 × Synthetic 86 showed that the resistant gene in Synthetic 86 was different from Synthetic 4 and Synthetic 55 as seedling of F2 population segregated in ratio of 61:3.
Effect of canopy and nutrient management on senile orchards of Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis) cv Francis
Authors: TIWARI DIVYA , SINGH H K , SHUKLA A K
Published: August 2023

A study was conducted on 15 years old senile orchard of Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis G.) cv Francis to convert into productive through canopy and nutrient management. The results revealed that 50% pruning of previous season growth (P2) was statistically superior which resulted in maximum duration of flowering, fruit set and retention, yield, physical and chemical qualities of fruit and leaf as well as soil nutrient status. Further, nutrient management revealed that application of 40 kg FYM (M1) resulted maximum fruit set, retention, yield and phosphorus content in leaves and NPK in soil and minimum fruit drop, days taken to maturity and fibre content. Similarly 100 per cent RDF (N2) resulted in maximum fruit set (64.90 %), retention (20.51 %), yield (118 kg/tree), nitrogen and phosphorus content in leaves (2.46 and 0.44 %) as well as in soil (238.6 and 17.75 kg/ha). A critical observation of the results showed that interactions had been most effective to improve yield and quality parameters of fruits and nutrient status in leaves of aonla as well as soil than the individual application of different levels of pruning, organic manure and nutrient. Among flowering, fruiting and yield parameters, maximum duration of flowering (29 days), fruit set (74.61 %), retention (28.33 %) and yield (145 kg/tree) and minimum fruit drop (71.67 %) and days taken to fruit maturity (216 days) was found under P2M2N2 followed by P2M2N1. Interaction P2M2N2 has been noticed statistically superior to enhance physical and chemical characteristics of fruit followed by P2M2N1. This treatment has not only enhanced bearing and quality parameters in aonla but also increased the leaf nutrient status as well as soil fertility status. A significant increased yield of Indian gooseberry with application of pruning intensity, organic and inorganic nutrients was found due to vigorous vegetative growth and increased chlorophyll content, which together accelerated the photosynthesis that increased the supply of carbohydrates to plants. There is a positive correlation among nutrient doses with leaf nutrient content yield and quality of fruits. The supplemented organic manures have improved the physical, chemical and biological activities of soil which helped in better nutrient absorption by plants, resulting higher yield.
Spatial analysis of soil parameters in Domagor-Pahuj watershed using Geostatistical methods of GIS
Authors: RIZVI R H , YADAV R S , SINGH RAMESH , PANDEY S B , WANI S P , DHYANI S K
Published: August 2023

The water and land management is an important aspect in watershed programme increasing the productivity visa- vis sustainability of resources. Watersheds are natural hydraulic entity where water flows in a definite path to a common point. For land use planning of any watershed, soil characterization for its area is very essential and important. This would help in knowing the soil fertility status in watershed area. GIS is a tool that can be effectively used for spatial analysis of soil fertility for a desired geographical area. Domagor-Pahuj watershed is situated in Jhansi district of Bundelkhand region and located between 25o28’ to 25o31’ N latitude and 078o25’ to 078o28’ E longitude. This watershed has a total geographical area of 1 646 ha out of which 1 373 ha area is treatable and consists of three villages namely Domagor, Dikauli and Naya Khera. A total number of 103 representative soil samples were taken from Domagor-Pahuj watershed during May-June 2010. These samples were analyzed for soil parameters like pH, OC, EC, P, K, Zn, B and S. These sample points were geographically referenced and soil maps were generated using Geostatistical interpolation methods in Arc GIS 10. Ordinary and Universal Krigging methods were applied and compared on the basis of RMSE. Out of the two methods applied, ordinary Kriging was found better for prediction of soil EC, P, B and S, whereas universal Krigging was found better for prediction of soil pH, OC, K and Zn. Thus, spatial maps were generated by Ordinary and Universal Krigging methodsfor these soil parameters and hence may be used for soil fertility status and land use planning of Domagor-Pahuj watershed.
Educar en la era digital: explorando tecnologías y modelos emergentes
Authors: Canese Caballero Valentina
Published: August 2023

Educar en la era digital: explorando tecnologías y modelos emergentes
Moderating Role of Information Technology on the Relationship between Tax Compliance and Tax Revenue: An Empirical Study of Federal Inland Revenue Service
Authors: Imo hankGod Obutor , Ikegwuru Mac-Kingsley , Okee Chiemam Faith
Published: August 2023

This study investigated the moderating effect of information technology on the relationship between tax compliance and tax revenue in Nigeria by means of a causal study design on a population twenty six (26) Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), field offices in south south geographical location of Nigeria. Questionnaire was distributed to three (3) management staff from each of the 26 FIRS field offices in south south Nigeria, given a total of 78 respondents that constitutes the respondents of the study. Data for analysis was collected through primary and secondary sources. Primary data was collected through questionnaire to respondents, while secondary data was collected from FIRS Planning, Research and Statistics Department, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) statistical bulletin, articles, magazines and other published studies for the period covering 2007-2019. A total of 78 copies of the questionnaire were produced and distributed, of which 73 copies (93.59%) were successfully retrieved. However, out of the 73 copies that were returned only 67 copies (85.90%) were valid and used for the analysis. The simple linear regression was used for analysis. The results proved that, information technology statistically and significantly significant moderates the relationship between tax compliance and tax revenue. The study therefore concludes that,information technology positively and significantly moderates the relationship between tax compliance and tax revenue of Federal Inland Revenue Service, and recommends that federal Inland Revenue Service should encourage the use of ICT by procuring quality and relevant electronic gadget in all zonal/field offices especially in the south south to facilitate tax compliance and tax revenue generation.
Effects of Internal Control Mechanism on Corporate Governance: Evidence from Alternative Security Market in Nigeria
Authors: Olorunfunmi EGWUATU Ruth , RAHEED Lateef Olayiwola , ISHOLA Joseph Olaniyi , Oyeshola Abass , AKADI Omolara Victoria
Published: August 2023

The focus of this study was to examine the effects of internal control mechanisms on corporate governance; evidence from alternative security market in Nigeria. Survey research design was employed, primary data were obtained from a structured questionnaire administered. One Hundred and Twenty- Four (124) respondents who were members of staff including the owners in the Alternative Security Markets known as quoted Small and Medium Enterprises, from which only Ninety – Two questionnaires were found usable. Responses were sought to two research questions, in relation to which two hypotheses were formulated and tested at 5% level of significance. The data collected were presented and analyzed using pie-chart, standard deviation, Levene Test of homogeneity of variance and ordinary least square method of regression analysis. Findings from the analyses revealed that with strong evidence that internal control systems have significant effect on board responsibility of quoted SMEs in Nigeria (t= 1.412, p <0.05) and that internal control systems have a strong response to board transparency of quoted SMEs too. (t= 1.672, p <0.05). It was in the light of the foregoing findings that the study concluded that internal control systems have significant effect on corporate governance of quoted SMEs in Nigeria. F=141.532, p-value =0.000). The study recommended that both quoted and unquoted small and medium enterprises should improve their internal control system, as doing this would further improve board responsibilities, and board transparencies.
Forensic Accounting and Fraud Management in Government Owned Parastatal in Rivers State
Authors: Awuji Charles Evans , Anugwo Kelvin Ngozi
Published: August 2023

Fraudulent practices among banks are major challenges facing the development of the industry. The federal government has been making several efforts in tackling these dreadful menaces by setting up many anti-corruption institutions to reduce cases of fraud and other activity of financial and economic crimes but the efforts seemed not to have yielded the desire results or have not been effective. This has put accounting professional bodies into a new perception and paradigm that go beyond statutory audit. The objective of this study focus on forensic accounting and fraud management, evidence from Nigeria, primary sources of data were appropriately used. 572 questionnaires were administered. The Researchers Use SPSS 21 to test the hypothesis to determine the F-value. The findings are that Forensic accounting significantly influences fraud detection and management. The researchers recommended that trained experts like the Professional Forensic Accountants should conduct the investigation, where there is evidence of fraud, appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with the Provision of rules should be implemented, and the restructuring of corruption agencies by the government for better performance. These agencies should have the will power and courage to perform optimally.
Macroeconomic Factors and Foreign Direct Investment: A Comparative Study of Nigeria and South Africa
Authors: Kate Emenalom , Elizabeth Nwabeke Chidinma , Ogoke Sampson Ikenna
Published: August 2023

This study examined macroeconomic factors that determine foreign direct investment into Nigeria and South Africa. The effect Time series data was sourced from Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin and World bank data base from 1987-2017. Net foreign direct investment to gross domestic product was modeled as the function of exchange rate, real interest rate, real gross domestic product, inflation rate and money supply. The null Hypotheses (H0) were tested at 0.05 level of significance, Ordinary Least Square (OLS), Augmented Dickey Fuller Test, Johansen Co-integration test, normalized co-integrating equations, parsimonious vector error correction model and pair-wise causality tests were used to conduct the investigations and analysis. The adjusted R2 shows that the independent variables can explain 45.2 percent in foreign direct investment while the variables explained 53.4 percent of foreign direct investment to South Africa. the study found that money supply, inflation rate, gross domestic products and real interest rate have positive relationship with foreign direct investment inflow into Nigeria economy while exchange rate have negative effect on foreign direct investment inflow to Nigeria economy. The positive effect of the variables confirms the a-priori expectation of the study. The study found that money supply, real interest rate and inflation rate have negative effect on foreign direct investment to South Africa while gross domestic product and exchange rate have positive effect on foreign direct investment to South Africa. The study recommends that Policies of the government to ensure price stability and macroeconomic stability are required to attract foreign direct investment into the country. Government should formulate sound foreign exchange rate policy that will attract foreign direct investment through exchange rate stability.
Chief Executive Officers Dynamics And Corporate Voluntary Disclosures in Nigeria and South Africa
Authors: Chinwe Dike Chinonso , Peters Dr. Emeka Obiora , S. Dr. okeke Franklin C.
Published: August 2023

This study investigated the effect of Chief Executive Officers Dynamics on voluntary disclosure of selected industrial goods firms in Nigeria and South Africa. Corporate social responsibility was used as dependent variable while chief executive officers’ tenure, chief executive officers’ age, chief executive officers’ experience, were used as independent variables. A sample of 26 quoted industrial goods firms from two African countries (Nigeria and South Africa) was used for the period of ten years spanning 2012 to 2021. The study employed ex-post facto and longitudinal research design. The secondary sources of data were collected from annual reports and seven (3) specific objectives and hypotheses were subjected to some preliminary data tests like descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, Variance inflation factor, histogram normality tests and were tested using binary logit least regression analysis. Using a sample of 260 from two African countries firm-year observations, the result revealed that chief executive officers tenure and chief executive officers experience has positive and significant effect on voluntary disclosure practices which was statistically significant at 1% and 5% levels of significance respectively while, CEO Age was found to have negative and insignificant effect on voluntary disclosure practices. Based on the findings made, the study recommends among others that quoted industrial goods firms in Nigeria and South Africa should ensure that the long tenure of CEOs should be encouraged among Nigeria firms while the maximum three years of CEO tenure should be discouraged among South Africa firms and it should be backed up by law and strictly enforced. Again, the study recommend that management of industrial goods firms in Nigeria and South Africa should Long tenure of CEOs should be encouraged among Nigeria firms while the maximum three years of CEO tenure should be discouraged among South Africa firms and it sho