bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
INSR gene Exome Sequencing Results in patients with PCOS
Authors: ARIKAN Yunus , ONAT Taylan
Published: December 2023

Objective: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrinopathy that includes findings such as insulin resistance, infertility and hyperandrogenism. Its genetic background continues to be investigated with variations and mutations in various genes.

Material and Methods: In current study, we evaluated the clinical and laboratory findings of 16 prospective PCOS patients according to AE-PCOS criteria and analyzed the INSR gene by exome sequencing method.

Results: We revealed 4 novel variations, 3 of which we named ourselves. These are NM_000208.4:c.974+82_974+83insT, NM_000208.4:c.974+107_974+108insC, NM_000208.4:c.653-79A>G and rs1449625253 and are all intronic variations. In this study, using the 27 informative SNPs that we found in the INSR gene, we detected two different triple tag SNP blocks showing high linkage disequilibrium score (r2 = 1) for the first time. These blocks are rs2963-rs2245649-rs2245655 and rs6413502-rs41509747-rs73498780. We also revealed the MAF values of variations such as rs7508516, which is the most common, and rs2059807, which we observed in our patients and may be responsible for PCOS.

Conclusion: The study is the first study in Turkiye in which the INSR genes of PCOS patients were investigated by exome sequencing method. The study, in which the tag SNPs of the INSR gene were revealed for the first time and we found new candidate variations, provides important data to the literature.
Redesigning the User Interface in the Mobile-Based Ngaji.AI Application Using the Design Thinking Method
Authors: Aminudin  , Aldiensyah  , Gita Indah Marthasari  , Ilyas Nuryasin  , Saiful Amien  , Galih Wasis Wicaksono  , Didih Rizki Chandranegara  , I'anatut Thoifah
Published: December 2023

Ngaji.AI is a mobile-based application that makes it possible to learn the recite very flexibly, wherever and whenever we can use it to learn the recite. This application is supported by artificial intelligence (AI) which provides direct and accurate assessments of how to recite Al-Quran verses properly and correctly and this application has been released on the Google Playstore platform and has been downloaded by more than 5 thousand. The Ngaji.AI application is faced with a crucial challenge, after direct observation of children and through the results of previous user input on Playstore, most of the input from users states that it needs to improve the User Interface (UI) design to make it easier to operate for children. The application of the Design Thinking method is an approach that prioritizes creativity and deep understanding of users and the problems they face and is indeed suitable for developing UI/UX of an application. Testing using the System Usability Scale (SUS) in the first test before the redesign got an average score of 50.25 and after the redesign got a significant score of 83.75. This reflects a significant increase in the level of satisfaction and ease for children in learning to recite the recite on the Ngaji.AI application.
Häufige traumatische Handverletzungen bei Kindern und Jugendlichen
Authors: Steiger-Tuk Christina
Published: December 2023

Pädiatrische Handverletzungen sind eine häufige Ursache für Notfall- und Kinderarzt Konsultationen und machen etwa 30% der Traumakonsultationen aus(1,2). Bei korrekter Diagnose und angemessener Behandlung heilen die meisten dieser Verletzungen ohne Folgeerscheinungen. Weichteilverletzungen wie Abschürfungen, Quetschverletzungen und Lazerationen finden sich häufig bei Kleinkindern wohingegen Schnittverletzungen, Kontusionen und Frakturen eher bei älteren Kindern und Jugendlichen auftreten. Einfache oberflächliche Weichteilverletzungen benötigen nur eine gründliche Reinigung und Wundversorgung.
Prise en charge des infections ostéoarticulaires chez l’enfant d’âge préscolaire
Authors: Samara Eleftheria , Crisinel Pierre Alex , Zambelli Pierre-Yves
Published: December 2023

Les infections ostéo-articulaires (IOA) sont des affections pédiatriques graves qui peuvent évoluer vers une morbidité majeure, notamment la perturbation du développement osseux ultérieur et la destruction du cartilage articulaire(1). Afin d’éviter ces complications, les cliniciens doivent avoir une approche clinique et paraclinique systématisée et un schéma de traitement optimal défini.
Comment ne pas passer à côté d’un diagnostic d’épiphysiolyse fémorale supérieure
Authors: Kocher Franziska , Ziebarth Kai
Published: December 2023

L’épiphysiolyse fémorale supérieure (EFS) correspond à un glissement du col du fémur (la métaphyse) en direction ventrale ou ventro-latérale, tandis que la tête du fémur (l’épiphyse) reste localisée dans l’acétabulum. Ce phénomène est provoqué par une baisse de la résistance mécanique de la zone de croissance pendant la poussée de croissance à la puberté. Sont ainsi concerné·e·s les adolescent·e·s entre 10 et 16 ans, les garçons étant 1.5 fois plus touchés que les filles. L’incidence s’élève à 1-10 cas par 100 000 habitants(1).
Craniosténoses : malformations congénitales avec un traitement chirurgical en constante évolution
Authors: Messerer Mahmoud , Niederhauser Camille , Harel Ethan
Published: December 2023

Les craniosténoses sont des malformations congénitales rares, on décrit des formes non syndromiques et des formes syndromiques. Le diagnostic est clinique et peut être confirmé par des examens complémentaires comme le scanner cérébral dans les formes simples ou des tests génétiques dans les formes syndromiques. Le traitement est basé essentiellement sur la chirurgie mais la prise en charge globale est multidisciplinaire. L’objectif de cet article est de reprendre les éléments principaux du diagnostic clinique, revoir les bases anatomiques et pathologiques, ainsi que la prise en charge chirurgical avec notre protocole ERAS®.
Indicators of university social responsibility as a challenge for educational quality: teacher perception
Authors: De Moraes Abrahão Viviane , Vaquero-Diego Maria , Beltrán Garcia Eva
Published: December 2023

Universities around the world play a key role in shaping the leaders of the future. It is therefore essential that, in the exercise of University Social Responsibility (hereinafter, USR), the teaching staff is actively involved in engaging students with the principles of social, economic, and environmental responsibility. The aim of this study was to analyze the perception, attitude, and participation of the teaching staff of a private Spanish university with respect to USR at its Madrid and Barcelona campuses. A total sample of 43 university professors from both campuses related to socially relevant subjects in business careers was selected to answer a 21-question questionnaire on USR. In general, the results show significant differences between professors at the Barcelona and Madrid campuses with respect to their perceptions of existing social responsibility practices at the university, as well as their own roles in education for sustainable development, highlighting the lack of promotion of specific actions within the subjects taught. This study, although with a reduced sample, is a first diagnosis that seeks to find the strengths and weaknesses of the current situation and provide an objective view. It is hoped that these data will be a starting point to increase the training and awareness of teachers in USR, increasing the number of teachers in the field.
LEXICAL FEATURES OF PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON THE LANGUAGE OF JOB INTERVIEWS
Authors: Oprit-Maftei Carmen
Published: December 2023

English for Specific Purposes (ESP) can employ a wide variety of teaching approaches and methodologies in order to meet the learners� specific needs. Job interviews simulations have been successfully used for the past few years as an end-course examination of our ESP students. One of the main objectives of this activity is to enhance their professional communication skills, which encompasses a complex skill set, focussing on increasing their self-confidence and self-esteem at the same time. In addition to improving grammar, this activity aligns with the learning objectives and leads to building career-related vocabulary.
The present paper, which is part of a broader project aimed at investigating the language of job interviews from various perspectives, focuses on exploring the lexical features of professional communication in such instances. Like any other specialized language, the language of job interviews is a living organism, which incorporates new words denoting new realities or new meanings acquired by existing words. A closer examination of the lexical features of professional communication, will equip ESP students with the lexical competence they need in order to face the demands of a fast-changing work environment.
USE OF THE CDE ENVIRONMENT IN TEAM COLLABORATION IN BIM
Authors: Borkowski Andrzej Szymon , Brożyna Jakub , Litwin Joanna , Rączka Weronika , Szporanowicz Aleksandra
Published: December 2023

In project processes, group collaboration and project documentation management are important aspects. In order for the cooperation of all project participants to be effective, it should be based first and foremost on adequate and effective communication. All project participants should use such solutions so that they can exchange, manage and combine information quickly and efficiently throughout the entire investment process, thus providing a complete picture of the situation. To this end, it is necessary to develop a catalogue of good practices supported by a variety of examples, as well as rules for group cooperation when using a CDE-type solution. The aim of this article was to show the advantages and benefits as well as the disadvantages and limitations in group collaboration when working on a single BIM model.
AC POWER REGULATION TECHNIQUES FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
Authors: Ostrowski Mariusz
Published: December 2023

This article explores different AC power regulation techniques that can be employed to optimize the output of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power systems. The article provides an overview of the challenges associated with regulating AC power output from renewable sources and examines various techniques that can be used to improve the performance of power regulation systems. These techniques include voltage control, phase control, reactive power compensation, and power factor correction. The article also discusses the benefits and limitations of each technique, as well as their potential applications in renewable energy systems. Overall, this article provides valuable insights for engineers and researchers working to optimize power auto consumption in renewable energy systems.
USAGE OF ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF KNEE JOINT DISORDERS
Authors: Witkowski Konrad , Wieczorek Mikołaj
Published: December 2023

Following article address the issue of automatic knee disorder diagnose with usage of neural networks. We proposed several hybrid neural net architectures which aim to successfully classify abnormality using MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) images acquired from publicly available dataset. To construct such combinations of models we used pretrained Alexnet, Resnet18 and Resnet34 downloaded from Torchvision. Experiments showed that for certain abnormalities our models can achieve up to 90% accuracy.
Hambatan Mahasiswa Kristen Perantauan Untuk Aktif Dalam Persekutuan Pemuda Gereja Di Kota Luwuk
Authors: Silanno Randela G. Billy , Ruindungan Leo Mardany , Frans Edison
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini ingin menjawab pertanyaan mengapa banyak mahasiswa Kristen perantauan yang tidak aktif dalam persekutuan pemuda gereja di tempat mereka menempuh pendidikan? Penelitian dilakukan pada mahasiswa Kristen di salah satu perguruan tinggi di kota Luwuk, kabupaten Banggai, Sulawesi Tengah. Metode yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif dengan pendekatan survey. Data dikumpulkan dengan kuesioner dan dianalisa dengan statistik deskriptif. Dari empat indikator yang digunakan yaitu: hambatan budaya, komunikasi, ekonomi, dan pergaulan, tiga di antaranya merupakan hambatan, yaitu budaya, ekonomi, dan pergaulan. Untuk itu penting bagi gereja-gereja di kota Luwuk mengembangkan sistem pelayanan, khususnya pada persekutuan pemuda, yang memudahkan mahasiswa Kristen perantauan berpartisipasi aktif di dalamnya.
Analytical Characterization of a Transmission Loss of an Antenna-Embedded Wall
Authors: vähä-savo lauri , Veggi Lorenzo , Vitucci Enrico M , Icheln Clemens , Degli-Esposti Vittorio , Haneda Katsuyuki
Published: December 2023

An analytical model for an antenna-embedded wall, also called signal-transmissive wall, is presented in this work. In the signal-transmissive wall, multiple antenna elements are distributed periodically on both wall sides, and connected back-to-back through coaxial cables. Numerical full-wave simulations of the signal-transmissive wall are computationally demanding due to the fine meshes required in the cables while having an electrically large wall size. Therefore the simulations above 8 GHz are not feasible even with a powerful cluster computer of the authors’ research site. The analytical model is an attractive alternative to the full-wave simulation of the wall, which combines the individual transmission characteristics of the bare wall, realized gains of antenna elements and cable losses. The analytical model accurately reproduces the full-wave simulated transmission coefficient of the signal-transmissive wall up to 8 GHz for arbitrary polarizations and incident angles of a plane wave. The model therefore allows analyses of the signal-transmissive wall beyond 8 GHz, showing more than 70 dB reduction of the transmission loss at 30 GHz compared to a bare wall.
The Future of Virtual Reality in Indian Education: A Comprehensive Survey
Authors: SWARGIARY KHRITISH
Published: December 2023

Virtual Reality (VR) technology has been gaining substantial attention
in the field of education as a potential tool for enhancing learning
experiences. This research article presents a comprehensive survey
conducted among 25,000 students in India to assess the potential of VR
in Indian schooling. The study aimed to investigate the students’
perceptions, preferences, and the impact of VR on their education.
Findings reveal that VR has significant potential in the Indian
education system, offering a promising future for immersive learning at
the schooling level. The article explores the key insights derived from
this extensive survey and provides recommendations for integrating VR
into Indian classrooms.
The COVID-19 Pandemic and Online Education Revolution: A Comprehensive Survey
Authors: SWARGIARY KHRITISH
Published: December 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about unprecedented disruptions to
education worldwide, forcing institutions to adapt rapidly to remote
learning. This study explores the impact of the pandemic on the demand
for online education among a diverse group of 10,00,000 students.
Through a comprehensive survey, we assess the reasons behind the shift
towards online education, its effectiveness, and the long-term
implications for the education landscape.
Sparse Attention Graph Convolution Network for Vehicle Trajectory Prediction
Authors: Chen Chongpu , Chen Xinbo , Yang Yi , Hang Peng
Published: December 2023

To facilitate intelligent vehicles in making informed decisions and
plans, the precise and efficient prediction of vehicle trajectories is
imperative. However, a vehicle’s future trajectory is not solely
determined by its own historical path; it is also influenced by
neighboring vehicles (NVs). Hence, understanding the interactions
between vehicles is crucial for trajectory prediction. Additionally, the
computational challenges posed by long sequence time-series forecasting
(LSTF) add complexity to trajectory prediction tasks. This paper
introduces a novel network, named Sparse Attention Graph Convolution
Network (SAGCN), designed to comprehensively consider the trajectory
interaction details of multiple vehicles, optimizing the LSTF for the
target vehicle (TV). Specifically, grounded in real-world driving
scenarios and vehicle interaction nuances, a multi-vehicle topology
graph is formulated to amalgamate the historical trajectories of the TV
and the interaction trajectories of NVs. The SAGCN network employs the
Graph Convolutional Network (GCN) to assimilate and analyze diverse
features within the multi-vehicle topology graph, subsequently computing
the future trajectory of the vehicle through a sparse attention
mechanism. The proposed method is validated and evaluated using natural
datasets. The results demonstrate that, in comparison to
state-of-the-art methods, the SAGCN network presented attains
exceptional prediction accuracy and satisfactory time efficiency when
predicting the trajectories of TV in LSTF.
Galileo’s Mathematical Errors
Authors: Blåsjö Viktor
Published: December 2023

Galileo’s abilities as a mathematician were far below that of many of his contemporaries. He made numerous technical mistakes — including several high-profile, mathematically erroneous applications of his own law of fall — that were swiftly spotted and corrected by the leading mathematicians of the day. Many aspects of Galileo’s work can be viewed as consequences of this limited technical proficiency in mathematics. For example, he ignores Kepler’s work and dismisses comets as a chimerical atmospheric phenomena: decisions that are difficult to justify on scientific grounds but which make sense if we grant that Galileo wanted to avoid technical mathematics at all costs. Instead he drops rocks, looks through tubes, rails against Aristotelian philosophers, and expounds at length about basic principles of scientific method: all of which can be seen as dwelling on precisely those parts of the mathematician’s worldview that do not require any actual mathematics.
Antimicrobial therapy of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations in a multidisciplinary hospital
Authors: Orlova Ekaterina A. , Petrov V.I. , Dorfman I.P. , Shatalova O.V. , Orlov M.A.
Published: December 2023

Objective.
To study the real practice of management of patients with COPD exacerbations on the example of a single hospital.

Materials and Methods.
During the retrospective descriptive study the data of medical records of 219 patients with COPD were processed, the profile of the studied patients with distribution by phenotypes and determination of the Charlson comorbidity index was compiled and analyzed. StatPlus 7.0 program was used for statistical analysis.

Results.
According to GOLD guidelines, the majority of patients were in category D (93.2%). Bacteriologic examination of respiratory specimens was done in 127 (57.9%) patients. The microbiological results indicated a high probability of contamination of the majority of samples with oral microflora. Empiric antibacterial therapy was given to 215 (98.2%) patients. In 191 (88.8%) patients, antibiotics were used in monotherapy, and in 24 patients (11.2%) – in combinations. The most frequently used antimicrobials were fluoroquinolones – levofloxacin (34.3%) and ciprofloxacin (43.6%). Cephalosporins of III and IV generations were used much less frequently (2.5 to 7%). There was a weak direct statistically significant association between CRP level and the use of combination antibiotic therapy (V = 0.14, p = 0.047). The purulent sputum had a more pronounced influence on the choice of antibiotic combinations (V = 0.257, p < 0.001). Modification of empirical initial therapy was required in 37 (17.2%) patients.

Conclusions.
Microbiological results in our study indicate that the majority of respiratory samples were contaminated with oral microflora during the collection of clinical material. The antibiotic therapy prescribed in most cases corresponded to current clinical recommendations, the combined antibiotic therapy was most characteristic of purulent sputum character.
EMPOWERMENT OF FISH PROCESSING AND MARKETING GROUPS IN THE CITY OF TOMOHON THROUGH ASSISTANCE WITH PRODUCT PACKAGING USING ENGLISH AND OTHER FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Authors: Maya Pinkan Warouw  , Jultje Rattu  , Vivi Tumuju  , Vany Kamu  , Elvie Piri
Published: December 2023

The community service activity aims to enhance the fish processing and marketing groups (Poklahsar) in the city of Tomohon, North Sulawesi. Tomohon is known for its cool and beautiful natural conditions and has traditional markets that serve as local shopping centers. This facilitates fish cultivators to sell their products locally, including through digital platforms like WhatsApp Business and Instagram. Despite local success, the marketing is still limited to the local scale, evident in packaging using local and Indonesian languages. To overcome this, the community service involves providing training, particularly in English, Japanese, and German, to the fish processing groups. English, being an international language, will be introduced for product descriptions on packaging and digital media. The goal is to enable Poklahsar in Tomohon to increase sales quantity and expand their market internationally.
Cranky Games through Peaceful Values on Improving Early Adolescent Mental Health in Banyuwangi Regency
Authors: - Fajar Wahyu Prasetyo , Agus Mursidi
Published: December 2023

This article aims to describe the development of peace cranks towards improving early adolescent mental health in Banyuwangi Regency. The research design uses a literature review through descriptive analysis which is described regularly. To develop further research, researchers used this type of R&D research which was carried out in 5 stages. Research and development procedures are carried out starting from the stages of problem identification, data collection, product design, product validation, and finally, product revision. Product evaluation is carried out by material experts, media experts and practitioner experts. Meanwhile, product trials were carried out on students in groups of 8-12 students in their early teens. The types of data obtained and used are qualitative and quantitative data. Data collection uses a mental health scale, material expert scale, media expert scale and practitioner expert scale. Data analysis using qualitative and quantitative analysis. The whole discussion is described in this article
Husband's Support for Pregnant Women's Unwillingness with Covid-19 Vaccination
Authors: Wardani Frisca Desma Ayu Kusuma , Bakara Stella Maris , Suminah Suminah
Published: December 2023

The development of Covid-19 cases shows that the number of confirmed cases of pregnant women with Covid-19 in serious condition has increased in several large cities in Indonesia. This study aimed to explore the correlation between husband's support and pregnant women's disapproval of Covid-19 vaccination. This research used analytical methods with a cross sectional design. Data was collected between October 14 and November 14 2022 in the Piyeung Community Health Center working area. All pregnant women in the area became the research population, and 85 people were taken as samples using the total sampling method. The research instrument consists of primary data collected through questionnaires and secondary data obtained from the Covid-19 Vaccination Achievement Report for Pregnant Women at the Aceh Besar Health Service and Piyeung Community Health Center. Data analysis involves univariate analysis techniques to distribute variable frequencies, as well as bivariate analysis using the chi-square test to assess the relationship between independent and dependent variables. The results of the univariate analysis showed that the majority of subjects (73 people or 85.9%) were not willing to be vaccinated. The research results showed that there was a significant correlation between husband's support (p-value=0,000) and pregnant women's unwillingness to be vaccinated against Covid-19. Therefore, it is hoped that health workers will be more proactive in promoting Covid-19 vaccination to pregnant women and provide the necessary information to increase awareness and acceptance of this vaccination.
Eating Patterns, Physical Activities with the Event of Obesity Based on Waist-Hip Circumstances Ratio
Authors: Rahmadani Yuli , Khasanah Tri Ardianti
Published: December 2023

Obesity is a chronic health problem caused by various multifactorial factors, such as genetic factors, environmental factors, inappropriate eating behavior and low physical activity. The research aims to analyze the relationship between eating patterns and free time physical activity with the incidence of obesity based on the waist-hip circumference ratio in Jakarta Lantamal III Health Service personnel. The research is a quantitative study with a cross-sectional design. A total of 66 subjects who met the inclusion criteria and agreed to informed consent underwent anthropometric measurements and filled out questionnaires. Dietary pattern data uses the food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) form, leisure time physical activity data is taken using the Godin leisure time exercise questionnaire (GLTEQ). The data were analyzed using the Chi-Square test. 54,5% of research subjects were obese, 63,6% of subjects had a good diet, and 56,1% of subjects rarely consumed food sources of fiber. and subjects with light leisure time physical activity category, namely 42,4%. It was found that 83,8% of research subjects who rarely consumed fiber had obese nutritional status and 96,4% of research subjects who had light free time physical activity had obese nutritional status. The results of bivariate statistical analysis showed that there was a significant relationship between the frequency of consumption of food sources of fiber and activity. physical leisure time with the incidence of obesity (p-value<0,05). So, it can be concluded that low fiber consumption and reduced levels of physical activity can increase the incidence of obesity.
Influência do emprego de retrolavagens no desempenho operacional da microfiltração aplicada ao tratamento de águas para abastecimento em escala piloto
Authors: Borelli Galvão Renan , Mayumi Kawata Rafaela , Akioma Ana Carolina , Soares de Oliveira Nader Zaki , Fernandes Fernando , Kiyomi Kuroda Emília
Published: December 2023

A microfiltração - MF tem se mostrado uma alternativa interessante ao tratamento convencional de águas para abastecimento. No entanto, seus aspectos operacionais devem ser estudados atentamente para garantir maior produtividade do sistema. Este trabalho buscou avaliar, em escala piloto, a influência do uso de diferentes critérios para realização de retrolavagem durante o tratamento de água bruta por MF. Foram realizados 3 experimentos: E-MF - sem aplicação de retrolavagem; E-MF-R1 - aplicação de 1 retrolavagem a cada hora; E-MF-R2 - aplicação de 1 retrolavagem a cada 10% de perda de fluxo. A condição de operação da microfiltração sem retrolavagens apresentou o pior desempenho operacional, com a maior taxa de redução do fluxo de permeado (0,0335 L h-1 m-2 min-1). As duas condições de aplicação de retrolavagens diminuíram a taxa de redução do fluxo de permeado na mesma proporção (0,0271 L h-1 m-2 min-1), provocando, assim, o aumento de produtividade do sistema.
Palavras-chave: Filtração em membranas. Escala piloto. Contralavagem.
Uma revisão sobre avaliação do ciclo de vida de sistemas voltados à produção de biogás a partir do uso de algas: desafios e perspectivas à sustentabilidade
Authors: Estevam Renata , Franci Gonçalves Ricardo , Calmon João Luiz , Simões Lima Janaína
Published: December 2023

As algas são reconhecidas como uma fonte potencial para produção de biocombustíveis, em especial o biogás. No entanto, os processos para sua conversão ainda deixam a desejar do ponto de vista ambiental, e dessa forma existem limitações para sua aplicação em larga escala. Desta forma, este artigo teve como objetivo central mapear trabalhos dentre 2016 a 2020 por meio da ferramenta bibliometrix do software RStudio®. Foram mapeados artigos que se utilizaram da avaliação do ciclo de vida, a fim de avaliar a sustentabilidade de sistemas que se utilizam de algas como matéria-prima à produção de biogás em escala conceitual e real. Foi verificado que embora o biogás tenha sido apresentado como uma ótima alternativa para geração de energia e nutrientes ao cultivo das algas, para que o seu uso seja maximizado dentre ademais fins ainda são necessários maiores avanços em microbiologia, química e engenharia a fim de viabilizar técnica e economicamente a comercialização do biogás em larga escala.
Palavras-chave: Avaliação do Ciclo de Vida (ACV). Algas. Biogás. Digestão Anaeróbia.
ROLE OF DEMOGRAPHICS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SOCIAL BACKGROUND IN ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION OF INDIAN BUSINESS STUDENTS
Authors: Vaishali Sharma  , Prof. Naseeb Ahmad
Published: December 2023

Studies on entrepreneurial intention among students form the heart of entrepreneurship literature. Since these students are the potential entrepreneurs, it, therefore, becomes imperative to understand how their entrepreneurial intentions are shaped and what factors contribute to an increase in these intentions. For this purpose, the entrepreneurial intention of 150 business students was assessed with regard to demographics, entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurial social background using independent samples t-test, one-way ANOVA and Bayesian analysis. The major findings demonstrated that male students exhibit significantly higher entrepreneurial intent than female students. Older students in the sample were more entrepreneurially inclined than younger students. Further, the analysis revealed that students having self-employed friends exhibit intention towards entrepreneurship than students having self-employed parents. Surprisingly, the entrepreneurial intention of students who participated in the entrepreneurship education program was lower than those who did not. This research is a contribution to the growing body of literature that highlights various factors at play while assessing entrepreneurial intention of students. Besides, the study has implications for entrepreneurship educators and policymakers engaged in the cultivation and establishment of entrepreneurial ecosystems.
KEY WORDS: Entrepreneurship, Demographics, Entrepreneurial Education, Entrepreneurial Social Background, Entrepreneurial Intention, Bayesian Analysis
Conventional and molecular breeding strategies for improvement of drought tolerance cultivars in rice: Recent approaches and outlooks
Authors: Banoth Madhu , Nunavath Umil Singh , Bhimireddy Sukrutha , Konne Deepika , Lekshmi L Ananda , Govada Venkateswarao , Lavudya Sampath
Published: December 2023

Rice is a vital staple food, especially in Asia, but it is highly susceptible to drought, leading to significant yield losses. To ensure food sustainability, drought-tolerant rice varieties are essential. Conventional breeding methods improve drought tolerance by focusing on biometric traits like root depth, avoidance, escape, and tolerance. This involves screening and crossing drought-tolerant varieties with high-yielding ones, followed by selection and evaluation. Techniques such as pedigree selection, recurrent selection, and backcrossing introduce desirable genes to enhance drought tolerance. Induced mutation through radiation exposure is also used. The molecular basis of drought tolerance involves identifying and manipulating genes responsible for rice's response to water stress. Techniques like QTL analysis, transcriptomics, genomics, and proteomics identify genes and QTLs associated with drought tolerance. Important genes involved in drought response include DREB, LEA, and ROS scavenging genes. Identifying QTLs enables the development of molecular markers for efficient screening of drought-tolerant rice genotypes. In conclusion, conventional breeding and molecular approaches are employed to develop drought-tolerant rice varieties. Conventional breeding improves biometric traits, while molecular techniques identify and manipulate specific genes associated with drought tolerance. This combination holds promise for high-yielding and drought-tolerant rice cultivars, contributing to global food security. However, further research is needed to understand the complex genetic mechanisms underlying drought tolerance in rice and enhance breeding precision and efficiency.
Elucidating genetic diversity and variability in Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) using yield attribution traits
Authors: Babbar Anita , Kujur Monica Jyoti , Sharma Prachi , Chaudhary Balkishan , Patel Monika , Shakya Archana
Published: December 2023

Fifty-six desi chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) advance breeding lines were evaluated in order to explore the possibility of genetic divergence for yield and its contributing traits using Mahalanobis’s D2 Statistics and Principal Component Analysis. High estimates of heritability, genetic advance, GCV and PCV were recorded for seed yield per plant (92.2%, 12.4%, 37.1% and 38.7%), biological yield per plant (88.1%, 21.9%, 29.1% and 31.0%) and harvest index (87.3%, 25.0%, 22.7% and 24.3%). All the test genotypes were sort into five discrete clusters. Biological yield/plant (23.5%), days to maturity (17.3%), harvest index (14.6%), seed yield/plant (11.3%), total number of pods/plant (7.4%) and 100 seed weight (6.49%) were found to have highest percentage contributions to genetic diversity in the present research. The first six principal components (PC1 19.7%, PC 16.2%, PC3 11.2%, PC4 9.69%, PC5 7.2% and PC6 6.69%) could explain 70.68% of the total of the interaction variation and have Eigen value more than one.  Genotypes JG 2016-1411, JG 2016-9605, JG 2017-46, ICCV 16105, ICCV 16109, ICCV 16112 and ICCV 16116 were present in more than one PCs hence contributed maximum towards yield and can be used in various breeding programmes for yield improvement.
Spatial variability analysis of soil properties of Gwalior District, Madhya Pradesh
Authors: Tomar Bhavana , Tirunima patle  , Singh Parihar Sneh , Singh Nivedita , Chouhan Narendra
Published: December 2023

The application of fertilizers can be optimized to maintain crop yield while reducing the amount of fertilizer input. One way to achieve this is by using soil fertility maps and fertilizer recommendations to regulate fertilizer application. In this study, statistical techniques were employed to analyze the physical-chemical quality of soils in the Gwalior region of Madhya Pradesh. The study involved collecting 95 soil samples (0-15 cm) from four blocks in the Gwalior area using GPS (Bhitarwar, Morar, Ghatigao, and Dabra), and conducting laboratory analyses. The results of the analysis showed that the pH, EC, and OC of the soil samples ranged from 7.10 to 8.90, 0.21 to 0.83 dS/m, and 0.23 to 0.98%, respectively. The soil samples also had varying levels of N, P, and K, with values ranging from 194 to 336, 6.10 to 45.00, and 69.89 to 751.30 kg/ha, respectively. The study revealed significant differences in the physicochemical properties of soil in the study area
Hexavalent chromium bioreduction by chromium-resistant sporulating bacteria isolated from tannery effluent
Authors: Reena  , A Jayachitra
Published: December 2023

The main polluting source of heavy metal contamination of water is the leather tanning industry, which uses chrome powder and discharges it into the nearby ecosystem. In this investigation, chromium-resistant bacterial strains were isolated and characterized from tannery effluent. Based on morphological and biochemical characterization, the predominant sporulating Bacillus sp. was isolated and identified as Bacillus subtilis based on 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Chromium degradation by the bacterial strain was evaluated using the flask culture method at three different concentrations (300, 600, and 900 µg/ml) of Cr (VI), and the reduction potential of the isolated bacterium was analyzed by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry. A maximum reduction of approximately 78% was found at 24 hrs of incubation at pH 7 and at a constant temperature of 30°C. More than 50% of the Cr(VI) was decreased in 24 hours when the Cr(VI) concentration varied from 300 to 900 g/ml. FTIR analysis showed the involvement of hydroxyl and amine groups in chromium adsorption. As an outcome, this strain could be a promising bioagent for the environmentally friendly elimination of toxic Cr(VI) from polluted environments.
Historical summary of terminologies in community ecology
Authors: Dangl Plaza Tarik Godoy
Published: December 2023

This article highlights the importance of terminology in ecology as a fundamental tool for clear and objective communication among scientists, as well as for standardizing study methods and techniques used by ecologists. Terminology refers to a set of terms, concepts, and definitions that are established and accepted by professionals in the field, enabling precise descriptions of species, ecosystems, and ecological processes. However, it is important to note that terminology in ecology is constantly evolving, and it is essential for ecological professionals to stay up to date with changes to contribute to the advancement of science. Understanding the historical process of ecological terminologies is also necessary to comprehend their meanings and how their interactions can affect the understanding of ecology itself. In this sense, we have provided a historical contextualization of several important concepts in community ecology, such as biodiversity, trophic levels, ecological niches, ecological guilds, and functional groups. We have also made comparisons and differentiations between these concepts throughout the history of these terms.
Validitas Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik (LKPD) Berbasis Realistic Mathematics Education (RMA) Pada Materi Aritmatika Sosial
Authors: Rahmi Agusti , Cesaria Anna , Mardiyah Ainil
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik (LKPD) berbasis Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) di kelas VII SMPN 1 Kecamatan Lareh Sago Halaban yang valid dan praktis. Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh kualitas bahan ajarÂ  di SMPN 1 Kecamatan Lareh Sago Halaban belum mampu membuat peserta didik menjadi aktif dan belajar mandiri dalam menyelesaikan permasalahan matematika. Permasalahan tersebut akan diatasi dengan mengembangkan sebuah bahan ajar seperti Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran yang mampu menjadikan peserta didik menjadi aktif dalam proses pembelajaran. Bahan ajar yang diharapkan peserta didik yaitu bahan ajar yang membuat peserta didik aktif dalam proses pembelajaran dan mampu membimbing peserta didik untuk belajar mandiri. Prosedur pengembangan yang digunakan yaitu model pengembangan 4-D yang terdiri dari 4 tahapan yaitu tahap pendefinisian (define), tahap perancangan (design), tahap pengembangan (develop), tahap penyebaran (dissemination). Penelitian ini hanya sampai tahap pengembangan, dikarenakan hanya mengembangkan produk yang valid. Tahap pendefinisian terdiri atas analisis awal, analisis peserta didik, analisis buku paket, analisis silabus kelas VII. Tahap perancangan terdiri atas merancang Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik berbasis Realistic Mathematics Education pada materi aritmatika sosial, selanjutnya merancang instrument penelitian. Tahap pengembangan terdiri atas tahap validasi dan tahap wawancara. Instrumen yang digunakan yaitu angket validitas dan pedoman wawancara. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data bahwa Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik yang dikembangkan berada pada kriteria sangat valid dengan rata-rata 85,32%. Kesimpulan penelitian ini menghasilkan LKPD berbasis Realistic Mathematics Education yang valid pada materi aritmatika sosial di kelas VII SMPN 1 Kecamatan Lareh Sago Halaban.
Analisis Kesalahan Berdasarkan Tahapan Kastolan Dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Pemecahan Masalah Matematika Siswa Kelas VIII SMPN 3 VII Koto Sungai Sarik
Authors: Afma Yumi Saputri , Melisa Melisa , Jufri Lucky Heriyanti
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh banyaknya siswa yang melakukan kesalahan dalam menyelesaikan soal pemecahan masalah matematika. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui bagaimana kesalahan yang dilakukan siswa dalam menyelesaikan soal pemecahan masalah matematika pada materi Teorema Pythagoras berdasarkanÂ  Tahapan Kastolan pada siswa kelas VIII.1 SMPN 3 VII Koto Sungai Sarik Kabupaten Padang Pariaman. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan Purposive Sampling, sampel yang dianalisis sebanyak 26 orang siswa kelas VIII.1. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam pengumpulan data berupa tes. Hasil tes dianalisis berdasarkan indikator yang ada pada jenis kesalahan Tahapan Kastolan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa jenis kesalahan yang dilakukan siswa berdasarkan analisis kesalahan Tahapan Kastolan terdiri dari 3 jenis kesalahan, yaitu jenis kesalahan konseptual, jenis kesalahan prosedural dan jenis kesalahan teknik. Pada jenis kesalahan konseptual siswa paling banyak melakukan kesalahan pada indikator (a) Siswa tidak dapat memilih rumus matematika yang harus digunakan untuk menyelesaikan soal dengan benar yaitu sebesar 40% dengan kategori cukup tinggi, pada jenis kesalahan prosedural siswa paling banyak melakukan kesalahan pada indikator (a) Siswa tidak bisa menuliskan langkah penyelesaian soal sesuai perintah soal yaitu sebesar 23% dengan kategori rendah, dan pada jenis kesalahan teknik siswa paling banyak melakukan kesalahan pada indikator (b) Siswa melakukan kesalahan dalam memindahkan angka atau operasi hitung dari langkah satu ke langkah berikutnya yaitu sebesar 28% dengan kategori cukup tinggi.
Analisis Kesiapan Perpustakaan Perguruan Tinggi Indonesia dalam Mengadaptasi Teknologi Metaverse melalui Teknik Delphi
Authors: Susanti Dian Arya , Saleh Herli Bahtiar , Winoto Yunus
Published: December 2023

Metaverse is not a new technology, and has also been adapted by several libraries abroad. In Indonesia, many studies are still needed related to metaverse technology adaptation in libraries and the library that is most likely to carry out this adaptation is the higher education library. This is because higher education libraries generally have more qualified resources than other types of libraries. This study aims to see the readiness of Higher Education Libraries in adapting the Metaverse technology which is an analysis of the opinions of sources selected based on their respective competencies (purposive sampling). This study uses the Delphi technique which is part of the forecasting technique, by prioritizing the formation of consensus which is achieved through structured communication that is systematic and interactive. Based on the results of the analysis, twenty-four points were found which became pillars of the readiness of librarians and higher education libraries in adapting metaverse technology, and seven of them became the main pillars, namely ecosystem, collaboration, infrastructure, tools, budget, role models and legal aspects. If all of these seven prerequisite points have been met in Higher Education, then the adaptation of metaverse technology can run well. Recommendations for further research related to the readiness of librarian resources in adapting the metaverse in the university library and how the acceptance of users and the expectations of users in adapting metaverse technology in the library is needed as a follow-up research.
Dissidências sexuais
Authors: Ferreira Geise Campêlo , Costa Ileno Izídio da
Published: December 2023

No livro Sentido e Conteúdo das Perversões Sexuais, publicado em 1947, Medard Boss realiza uma daseinsanálise de oito casos clínicos, destacando como as supostas “perversões” seriam estreitamentos do fenômeno do amor. Este artigo objetivou realizar um exercício de releitura contemporânea desta obra. Identificamos não só limitações do pensamento de Boss, ainda muito preso a convenções sociais da época, na seção “três homossexuais”, mas também potencialidades para uma fenomenologia das dissidências sexuais a partir dos casos dos pacientes fetichistas. O acolhimento dos sentidos descritos pelos sujeitos possibilitou rupturas com os modelos universalizantes e patologizantes até então disponíveis, bem como facilitou outras compreensões do modo de existência amoroso, apreendendo essas expressões de sexualidade enquanto possíveis “clareiras” que permitiram aos sujeitos o acesso ao fenômeno do amor, isto é, a abertura na relação com o mundo e a ruptura com modos existenciais engessados.
Comentário sobre Le Cas Jonas – Essai de phénoménologie clinique et criminologique, de Jérôme Englebert e Grégory Cormann
Authors: Castro Fabio Caprio Leite de
Published: December 2023

A resenha propõe uma análise crítica do livro Le Cas Jonas – Essai de phénoménologie clinique et criminologique, de Jérôme Englebert e Grégory Cormann, publicado em 2021, na coleção Phénoménologie Clinique. Inscrevendo-se na longa tradição fenomenológica, o livro propõe um modelo inovador de análise clínica, ampliada pela análise criminológica, que se abre para um diálogo com múltiplas perspectivas. Essa atitude metodológica é proposta não como forma de fazer as diversas e possíveis abordagens rivalizarem entre si, mas de fazê-las ressoar cada uma frente às outras, com vistas ao aprofundamento da compreensão do caso estudado. Nesse sentido, avalia-se como Englebert e Cormann propõem, de modo ensaístico, os mais variados recursos para compreender o caso Jonas, sejam eles advindos da psicopatologia clínica, da criminologia, da etologia, da fenomenologia da situação, da fenomenologia do eletrochoque, da literatura e, até mesmo, da análise cinematográfica comparativa.
On exploring the Zaporozhian Sich’s kurins: origins of names, their timeline, and historical topography (encyclopedic aspects)
Authors: Avramenko Anatoly
Published: December 2023

The study is dedicated to the issue of information reliability in encyclopedias. The author, who recently published a monograph on the names of Zaporozhian Sich’s settlements [kurins] (this article serves as a reflection on it), illustrates how information from scientific sources, already disproven and considered unfounded, incorrect, and distorting numerous historical facts of Ukraine, often finds its way into the pages of encyclopedias, textbooks, and other literature intended for a broad readership. Using the analysis of specific historical facts related to the Zaporozhian Sich, particularly the names of its settlements, author demonstrates the kind of information that should replace mythical content in reference and educational literature, disseminating more accurate knowledge in society.
KETERLIBATAN INDUSTRI DALAM PENGEMBANGAN KURIKULUM PADA TINGKAT SMK
Authors: Sobari Mochamad , Wahyudin Dinn , Dewi Laksmi
Published: December 2023

Pendidikan pada Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) mengedepankan agar lulusannya dapat langsung diterima pada dunia usaha dan dunia industri. Agar para lulusan SMK dapat langsung diterima kerja pada sebuah lembaga diharuskan memiliki keterampilan yang memang sesuai dengan kebutuhan di lembaga tempat mereka bekerja nanti. Keterampilan para lulusan itu pun tidak hanya sebatas yang dilatihkan di sekolah saja, akan tetapi keterampilan tersebut harus sudah teruji di dunia kerja sebenarnya. Agar keterampilan peserta didik SMK tersebut dapat teruji di dunia kerja maka diperlukan support dari sekolah untuk dapat memfasilitasinya dengan cara melakukan kerjasama antara sekolah dan dunia kerja dengan mengsinkronkan kurikulum sekolah dengan kebutuhan industri. Permulaan kerjasama antara industri dengan sekolah adalah dengan melakukan kemitraan dengan menyesuaikan kurikulum sekolah dengan kebutuhan industri. Melakukan kemitraan ini dimaksudkan agar kesenjang antara pendidikan di sekolah dan keterampilan yang dibutuhkan oleh dunia industri teratasi. Jika kesenjangan tersebut telah dapat teratasi maka diharapkan penyerapan lulusan SMK akan semakin tinggi