bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Response of organic manures with macro and micro nutrients on growth and yield of onion
Authors: Singh Rajaneesh , Singh Nikita , Singh Bijendra Kumar
Published: April 2022

An experiment was conducted to find out the combined effect of organic manures [farm yard manure (FYM), vermicompost, poultry manure and bone meal], macro nutrient (Sulphur) and micro nutrients (Boron and Zinc) on growth and yield of onion cv. N-53 in a Randomized Block Design with three replications. The results showed that maximum plant height (56.85 cm), maximum number of leaves (13.26),leaf length (50.45 cm), leaf width (1.51 cm), neck diameter (1.917), bulb length (7.06), bulb scale (8.300), bulb diameter before curing (6.167), bulb diameter after curing (5.263), bulb weight per plant (99.32 gm), bulb yield per plot (2.979 kg) and bulb yield per ha. (297.93 q)was recorded under the T10[FYM + Vermicompost + Poultry manure + Bone meal + Sulphur + Boron + Zinc]. While minimum plant height (44.13 cm), number of leaves (9.36), leaf length (39.39 cm), leaf width (1.31 cm), neck diameter (1.103), bulb length (4.18 cm), bulb scale (5.287), bulb diameter before curing (3.637), bulb diameter after curing (3.080), bulb weight per plant (45.470 gm), bulb yield per plot (1.364 kg) and bulb yield per ha. (136.36 q) was recorded in treatmentT1 (Control).
Assessment of long term spatio-temporal variability in temperature over the Kalaburgi District of Karnataka, India
Authors: Rahman Siddharam , B Kambale J , T Dandekar A , D Basavaraja
Published: April 2022

In recent days observed extreme variations in the climate and weather events are increasingly being recognized as key aspects of climate change. ln this study we assessed the spatial-temporal variability of minimum and maximum temperature over the Kalaburgi district of Karnataka, India for the period 1981-2018, using gridded data with 0.5-degree resolution obtained from National Aeronautics and Space Administration prediction of worldwide energy resource (NASA POWER) project. Trend detection and quantification in the temperature evaluated using the non-parametric Mann-Kendall (MK) test and Sen’s slope estimator. The overall average of minimum and maximum temperature data and Sen,s estimate showed the increasing trend in series for the last 38 years. The highest average minimum temperature observed is densly distributed over the Jewargi with a range of 24.74 0C to 26.68 0C and all other places found sparsely distributed with range 19.98 0C to 23.50 0C. ln the overall, the spatial distribution analysis results observed the densely distribution of maximum temperature in AIand, Afzalpur, Jewargi and part of Kalaburgi with range of 32.88 0C to 33.99 0C. The average maximum temperature exhibited the increasing trend linearly and Sen's slope also estimated increasing trend in the study area.
Effect of seed rate and nutrient management on growth of wheat under late sown condition
Authors: Maurya Amit Kumar , Singh S K , Singh Harivansh
Published: April 2022

A field experiment was conducted during rabi season of 2019-20 on sandy loam soil at Agricultural Research Farm (Pili Kothi), Department of Agronomy, Tilak Dhari Post Graduate College, Jaunpur (U.P.). The experiment comprised of two factors namely (1) two seed rate viz.120 and 140 kg/ha-1 (2) four nutrient namely (i) 100% RDF, (ii) 125% RDF (iii) 75% RDF +25% N through FYM and (iv) 75% RDF +25% N through VC In RBD design with eight treatment and four replication. Variety HD-3118 recorded significantly influenced the growth characters of wheat crop. The maximum recorded growth character are as follows, plant height (87.11cm), number of tillers (592.32 m2), dry matter accumulation (1010.01gm2) and leaf area index (3.38). And minimum growth character was recorded are as follows, plant height (81.81cm), number of tillers (542.57 m2), dry matter accumulation (980.90gm2) and leaf area index (3.13). Thus sowing on 23 December, 125% RDF and 140 kg/ha-1 seed rate can be practiced for maximizing of growth of wheat crop.
पूर्वीय भारतीय गंगा मैदान की परिस्थिति मे स्वर्ण तृप्ति प्रजाति के सलाद मटर का सस्य मूल्यांकन
Authors: सिंह अनिल कुमार , उपाध्याय आशुतोष , पान रवि शंकर , कुमार उज्ज्वल
Published: April 2022

मटर की ही एक प्रजाति जिसे हम सलाद मटर के नाम से जानते है , अँग्रेजीभाषा मे इसे ‘Snow pea’ ‘स्नो पी’ के नाम से जाना जाता है | इसकी खेती भी अन्य मटर की तरह शीतकाल मे ही की जाती है| सलाद मटर का छिलका रेशारहित एवं अधिक मिठास युक्त होता है इस कारण से इसका पूरा छिलका ही उपयोग मे लाया जाता है, इसलिए सलाद मटर की फलियों की तुड़ाई बीज बनने से पूर्व ही कर ली जाती है| सलाद मटर को सिर्फ सलाद के रूप में हे नहीं अपितु नाना प्रकार के व्यंजन बना कर भी प्रयोग कर सकते है| सलाद मटर (Snow Pea) के प्रदर्शन को जानने के लिए, भारतीय कृषि अनुसंधान परिषद का पूर्वी अनुसंधान परिसर, पटना (बिहार) के मुख्य अनुसंधान प्रक्षेत्र पर वर्ष 2021-22 मे एक प्रक्षेत्र परीक्षण आयोजित किया गया एवं इस परीक्षण हेतु सलाद मटर की स्वर्ण तृप्ति प्राजाति का चयन किया गया| शोध परिणाम से पता चलता है कि स्वर्ण तृप्ति प्रजाति का सलाद मटर उच्च अंकुरण प्रतिशत (85%) वाली प्रजाति है एवं पूर्णतया अंकुरित होने मे लगा 6.5 दिन का समय लगा| इसके पौधो की अधिकतम लंबाई 121.7 सेंटी मीटर फसल काटने के समय प्राप्त हुई| स्वर्ण तृप्ति प्रजाति की प्रथम पुष्पन पर औसत अवस्था 68 दिन एवं फलियों की प्रथम तुड़ाई 81 दिन पर की गयी | मटर की फलीयों की औसत लंबाई (9.0 सेंटी मीटर) एवं औसत चौड़ाई (1.9 सेंटी मीटर) दर्ज की गयी | पाँच तुड़ाई मे हरी फलियों का कुल उत्पादन 18.45 टन टन /हेकटेयर प्राप्त हुआ| सलाद मटर का उत्पादन मे लागत सब्जी मटर कि तुलना मे अपेक्षाकृत कम होता है परंतु उत्पादन एवं बाजार भाव भी ज्यादा होता है जिससे ज्यादा शुद्ध लाभ प्राप्त होता है | विदेशी मुद्रा अर्जित करने का यह सबसे सुगम कृषि उद्दयम है |
Solar Energy Policy for Commercial Buildings Sector: Recommendations for the Indian Scenario
Authors:   Department of Resource Management & Design Application, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India, Jain Meenal , Mital Meenakshi ,   Department of Resource Management & Design Application, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India, Syal Matt ,   School of Planning, Design & Construction, Michigan State University, Michigan, USA
Published: April 2022

India is a rapidly developing nation and is heavily dependent on fossil fuels. Renewable energy presents an attractive solution to the growing challenges concerning energy needs. Solar energy is abundant in India, and thus, its application and use are rapidly advancing. This study assesses various government initiatives for off-grid Solar Photovoltaic/Solar Water Heating systems for commercial establishments in India and elucidates the need for improvements in their implementation, highlighting the problems in availing the incentives. The study was conducted in six states/Union Territories (UTs) of India, which were selected based on their total installed solar capacity. Questionnaires and secondary sources were used as tools for data collection. Policy recommendations were proposed to improve the policy structure and address the problems reported by the stakeholders. A key feature of the recommended policy framework is the inclusion of stakeholders at every stage to make the process efficient. The findings and recommendations in the study might make the government initiatives for increasing the off-grid installations in the commercial buildings sector more acceptable and easier to implement.
COVID-19 disparities and health literacy: a study protocol for community-based settings and correctional facilities (Preprint)
Authors: Kader Farah , Kruchten Stephanie , Campo Marc , Collica-Cox Kimberly , Davidson Charis , Wald Adrienne , Hewlett Jr. Dial
Published: April 2022

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COVID-19 vaccines significantly reduce rates of hospitalization and death for those infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. Those facing social oppression, including people of color, experience heightened risk for COVID-19 and comorbidities. Yet, they are often mistrustful of governmental agencies and initiatives, contributing to low vaccine uptake and a reluctance to access vital healthcare services. Additionally, issues such as language barriers and the complexity of the healthcare system are among many structural challenges that impede access to health information and services. Dialogue-based, participatory health literacy interventions may help mitigate mistrust and increase access to health information and services, subsequently increasing rates of vaccination and other behaviors that reduce COVID-19 risk.
To improve health literacy and reduce COVID-19 disparities, the Westchester County Department of Health, in partnership with two universities, community and faith-based organizations, and the Westchester County Department of Correction will co-develop a health education program for community members, correctional officers, and incarcerated jail residents in the county of Westchester, NY. Grounded in dialogic learning, the program entails training Trusted Messengers to lead culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate COVID-19 focused information sessions with a healthcare professional’s support. Over a 2-year period, 160 community-based Trusted Messengers will be trained to reach 16,000 community members in the county’s high-risk zip codes. Correctional staff with experience delivering educational programs will be trained as Trusted Messengers in the correctional facility setting, reaching 400 correctional facility resident inmates and 800 correctional staff, respectively. Pre- and post-surveys will assess changes in health behaviors, attitudes, and perceptions.
Few studies evaluate the effects of training-of-trainers (ToT) and dialogical learning models on behavior and health literacy. As the first COVID-19-specific dialogue-based health education program that applies a ToT model in the community-based, correctional, and virtual settings simultaneously, this study fills a gap in the current knowledge about how to address health literacy among marginalized populations and motivate healthy behaviors. This evidence-based framework can remedy COVID-19 disparities and address health literacy among populations at high risk for a host of health-related issues, potentially serving as a best practice model for future health programs.
The Business Plan of Streaming Media app SPREAD
Authors: Yu (Edmond) Zhou , Wilkins Patrick , Edmunds Celeste , Savage Nina , Nissen Dominic , Won Jeeho
Published: April 2022

In order to explore whether the future development strategy proposed by the company is reasonable, this paper analyzes the stronger competitors around SPREAD’s competitive advantages and disadvantages, and the threats and challenges that it may face if it enters this market. Based on this, the paper first analyzes the potential threats in the early and future periods; then, it analyzes the monetary maximization and advertising presentation to ensure the potential profits provided through value creation; and then, it does a comprehensive data analysis in order to have a comprehensive understanding of the potential future competitors to ensure its competitive position and thus its market share. Finally, the potential expansion of SPREAD in China through a trading strategy provides room for future growth and ensures the longevity of the business. Hence, this report has highlighted how SPREAD can be implemented realistically and profitably through the effective analysis and application of a combination of different strategies throughout the business.
Perceptions of Chinese Students Regarding the Role of Anglophone Cultures in Study Motivation and the Learning of English
Authors: Malekigorji Maryam , O’Hagan Justin , Moore Terence (TJ)
Published: April 2022

Language and culture are intricately linked, and it is believed that the success of learning a language is affected by the culture of the language being learned. This study assesses the perceptions of Chinese students studying at an Anglo-Chinese joint college with regards to whether prior or existing knowledge and/or exposure to Anglophone culture(s) had or would improve their learning and if this also had motivated them to study in this joint college. The findings indicate students perceived a direct correlation between understanding Anglophone culture and the learning of English, and that gaining more knowledge about Anglophone cultures would positively affect their learning of English. However, this was not a significant motivation factor to pursue their higher education studies in the college. Most students stated that learning more about Anglophone cultural social interactions and popular culture would improve their English. Our results suggest the formation of a higher education community of practice among more senior students. As students progress through their course, they refer to their experience at university as their main exposure to Anglophone culture. Therefore, further developing students’ exposure to, and knowledge of, Anglophone culture might have a beneficial impact on their English language skills, student experience and prospects.
Applying Text Rank to Build an Automatic Text Summarization Web Application
Authors: Parimoo Rohit , Sharma Rohit , Gaur Naleen , Jain Nimish , Bansal Sweeta
Published: April 2022

Abstract: Automatic Text Summarization is one of the most trending research areas in the field of Natural Language Processing. The main aim of text summarization is to reduce the size of a text without losing any important information. Various techniques can be used for automatic summarization of text. In this paper we are going to focus on the automatic summarization of text using graph-based methods. In particular, we are going to discuss the implementation of a general-purpose web application which performs automatic summarization on the text entered using the Text Rank Algorithm. Summarization of text using graph-based approaches involves pre-processing and cleansing of text, tokenizing the sentences present in the text, representing the tokenized text in the form of numerical vectors, creating a similarity matrix which shows the semantic similarity between different sentences present in the text, representing the similarity matrix as a graph, scoring and ranking the sentences and extracting the summary. Keywords: Text Summarization, Unsupervised Learning, Text Rank, Page Rank, Web Application, Graph Based Summarization, Extractive Summarization
Diabetic Retinopathy Detection Using SVM
Authors: Shelke Mrs. Vishakha , Shah Mr. Vinay Manish , Ratnani Mr. Harsh , Despande Mr. Rahul
Published: April 2022

Abstract: Innovation is getting progressed step by step in pretty much every field. This work includes the detection of Diabetic Retinopathy (DR). Diabetes happens when the pancreas neglects to emit sufficient insulin, and gradually influences the retina of the natural eye. As it advances, the vision of a patient begins deteriorating (depleting), prompting diabetic retinopathy. In such manner, retinal pictures gained through fundal camera help in investigating the outcomes, nature, and status of the impact of diabetes on the eye. The main aim of this study is Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) through Local Binary Patterns (LBP) and further trial and error utilizing Gray-Level Co-Occurrence Matrix (GLCM). For this reason, the presentation of Gray level Co-Occurrence Matrix (GLCM) as a surface descriptor for retinal pictures has been investigated and contrasted and different descriptors, for example, GLCM filtering (GLCMF) and local phase quantization (LPQ). This will take to the of blood vessel highlights, for example, energy, differentiation, correlation and homogeneity values. We involve SVM as a classifier to recognize valid and bogus vessels. The conclusion of diabetic retinopathy depends on clinical eye assessment and eye fundus imaging. Keywords: Machine Learning, Support Vector Machine, Mat lab, Histogram Equalization
Handicap Pickup and Drop System
Authors: Khawale Pratik , Qazi Himayatulla , Malik Abdal , Barua Akshay
Published: April 2022

Abstract: The project titled “Handicap Pickup And Drop System” is a ramp travelling mechanism which can be used in railway station, metros, airports, and on other transportation system where there is no proper facility for the handicap and senior citizen on the platforms of the transportation system. The main elements of the project are sensors, micro – controller, conveyer belt, DC motor. Micro controller can be said as the heart of the mechanism as it controllers all the various functions and programs of the mechanism. The project deals with the automation of process for the handicap and senior citizen in their transportation system. This system gives a fast and effortless operation for the individual. The controller for this system is supplied by a single phase AC supply. The program defines the kind of task to be performed on the system corresponding to the inputs. This control program is feed into using a program device such as PC. Sensors are used to sense the presence of the individuals position. The signal from the sensor is as input to the controller. The controller gives the control signal to the actuators in the conveyer to move the chair to the appropriate position. The whole process can be done in a single operation and can be stopped after the process is completed. Thus this system gives a faster and reliable control to reduce the effort and ease the travelling experience for the handicap or the senior citizen. In the current scenario if a handicap or the senior citizen wants to go the train, it was a nightmare because first he/ she has to take the ticket from the ticket counter and then go to the appropriate compartment by himself or with the help of someone. The micro-controller controls the complete working of the system. It is common to use microcontrollers to make simple logical control decision.
Comparison of Health Knowledge and Academic Grade of Senior Secondary School Students
Authors: Dolai Sanjoy , Mishra Prof. S. R.
Published: April 2022

Abstract: 100 students (50 boys and 50 gorls) from 12th class were chosen as subjects. They were assessed about their knowledge of Health and Academic grade by a prepared questionnaire and Senior Certificate Examination respectively. After analysis it was found that Girls have performed better in Academic grade in comparison to Boys while Boys shown better scoring on health knowledge in comparison to Girls. Keywords: Knowledge of Health, Academic Grade.
Reconstruction of norm in selection system of Constitutional Court judge candidates from the perspective of the paradigm of Prophetic Law
Authors: Lutfi Mustafa , Ibrahim Nur Asrul
Published: April 2022

This article aimed to discuss the selection system of Constitutional Court Judges in Indonesia. The standardization of the recruitment system in the selection of candidates for Constitutional Court judges performed by DPR, the President, and the MA has varied due to multi-interpretations of the provisions of Article 20 (1) & (2) of Constitutional Court Law, contrary to the fact that the Third Amendment to Constitutional Court Law sets forth the mandate to selection committees. The model of the recruitment system has not been constitutionally optimal, while the process mechanism should meet transparency (involving public knowledge), participation (getting the public involved in every process), objectivity (competency-based), and accountability. However, several recruitment practices have overlooked those principles, urging further evaluation of the recruitment to take place comprehensively. One gate system in the recruitment with the assistance of the selection committees seems to be inevitable and simultaneously serves as the solution to reconstruct the system into a more standardized one in the time to come. Moreover, the selection committees must be true statesmen since they hold the authority to verify and select other statesmen as the candidates for the recruitment. The involvement of credible, professional, objective, transparent, and participative selection committees is expected to help achieve legal objectives and intent as wished by the constitution and to bring about the spirit of the prophetic law that serves as the core of the subject matter.
A Clinical Case of an Unspecified Paralytic Ileus Patient Treated with Korean Medicine
Authors: Kim Bo-sung , Ahn Seonju , Park Yun-leong , Noh Joon Yong , Nam Woo-jin
Published: April 2022

Objectives: This study examined a clinical case of a paralytic ileus patient diagnosed with Soeumin.Methods: The patient was treated with herbal medicine (Hyangsayangwi-tang, Baekhaogunja-tang, Palmulgunja-tang), infusion solution treatments, acupuncture, moxibustion, and rehabilitative therapy. Their effects were evaluated using the visual analog scale (VAS).Results: After receiving Korean medical treatment for 38 days, the VAS score for dyspepsia was reduced from 8 to 2, the VAS score for nausea and vomiting was reduced from 8 to 2, and the VAS score for abdominal pain was reduced from 7 to less than 1.Conclusions: Korean medicine could be effective in relieving the symptoms of paralytic Ileus.
A Case Report of Hypopharyngeal Cancer Improved with Chemotherapy and Korean Medicine Therapy
Authors: Moon Hyang-ran , Jo On-you , Jeong Seong-heon , Yoon Min-ji , Jang Kwon-jun , Yang Jung-min , Lee Ji-yoon , Hwang Woo-seok , Shin Kwang-soon
Published: April 2022

This study examined the clinical effects of Korean medicine therapy in a patient with hypopharyngeal cancer treated with chemotherapy. A 53-year-old male patient suffering from hypopharyngeal cancer was treated with docetaxel as well as acupuncture and herbal medicine. Tumor size was measured by computed tomography (CT) and adverse events were evaluated according to the National Cancer Institute's Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI-CTCAE) version 5.0. After two months of combined treatment, the size of the tumor mass was reduced at the left side of the neck, posterior to the CCA and at the lymph node in the left retropharyngeal area and medial aspect of the carotid sheath. The adverse events of chemotherapy also improved. This study indicates that Korean medicine therapy, such as acupuncture and herbal medicine, may lessen the side effects of chemotherapy and may be effective in the treatment of hypopharyngeal cancer.
Periodic solutions with irrational frequency for a class of semilinear wave equations with variable coefficients
Authors: Wei Hui
Published: April 2022

This paper is devoted to the study of the existence of periodic
solutions for a class of semilinear wave equations with variable
coefficients. The forced vibrations of a nonhomogeneous string and
propagation of seismic waves in nonisotropic media is governed by this
mathematical model. When the frequency is a sufficient large irrational
number with bounded partial quotients, the existence of weak solutions
is established. Then, under some suitable conditions, we improve the
regularity of weak solutions. Our results can also be applied to the
corresponding constant coefficients wave equation.
Non-native grazers affect physiological and demographic responses of Greater Sage-grouse
Authors: Behnke Tessa , Street Phillip , Davies Scott , Ouyang Jenny , Sedinger James
Published: April 2022

1. Non-native ungulate grazing has negatively impacted native species
across the globe, leading to massive loss of biodiversity and ecosystem
services. Despite their pervasiveness, interactions between grazers and
native species are not fully understood. We often observe declines in
demography or survival of these native species, but lack understanding
about the mechanisms underlying these declines. Physiological stress
represents one mechanism of (mal)adaptation but data are sparse. 2. We
investigated glucocorticoid levels in a native avian herbivore exposed
to different intensities of non-native grazing in the cold desert Great
Basin ecosystem, USA. We measured corticosterone, a glucocorticoid in
birds, in feathers for a large sample (n = 280) of female Greater
Sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) from three study areas in
Northern Nevada and Southern Oregon with different grazing regimes of
livestock and feral horses. 3. We found greater feral horse density was
associated with higher corticosterone levels, and this effect was
exacerbated by drought conditions. Livestock grazing produced similar
results; however there was more model uncertainty about the livestock
effect. Subsequent nesting success was lower with increased feather
corticosterone, but corticosterone levels were not predictive of other
vital rates. 4. Our results indicate a physiological response by
sage-grouse to grazing pressure from non-native grazers. We found
substantial among-individual variation in the strength of the response.
These adverse effects were intensified during unfavorable weather
events, highlighting the need to reevaluate management strategies in the
face of climate change.
A case of a toxic megacolon and acute appendicitis in HIV/ AIDS.
Authors: Weledji Elroy , Takere Mbachan , Fon Phyllis
Published: April 2022

A 33-year-old African man with HIV/AIDS presented with an acute abdomen
associated with rectal bleeding. Colonic decompression, appendicectomy
and post operative antiviral therapy for a diagnosed CMV colitis/
megacolon and appendicitis complicating AIDS was effective and avoided
the morbidity and high mortality from an emergency subtotal colectomy
and ileostomy.
Colonization of breast tissue by Moraxella Catarrhalis associated with necrotizing fasciitis. A case report.
Authors: Salazar Christian , Llanes Alondra Polanco , Bojórquez Rashid Arjona , López Mario Rosales , Espinosa Daniel Merida , Can Luis Balan
Published: April 2022

We admitted a 38 years old female patient with necrotizing fasciitis of
breast. A series of debridement was performed from admission, as well as
the use of VAC® therapy . Once the surgical bed of the wound was
adequate and with negative culture, a partial skin graft was performed.
Encephalitis as a clinical manifestation of COVID-19: A Case Series
Authors: Sharif Muhammad Hammad , Khaleeque Madeeha , Jan Muhammad Hassan , Ahmed Atif , Latif Nida , Qadir Abdul , Khan Asad Ali , Mukherjee Dattatreya , Pokhrel Nishan , Jaiswal Vikash , Sood Ruchi , Hanif Muhammad
Published: April 2022

We present a case series of 5 patients who were found to have COVID-19
encephalitis. There is still no disease defining test for diagnosis so
the mainstay of diagnosis is the exclusion of all common causes of
encephalitis. Brain MRI and CSF analysis perform an ancillary in the
diagnostic tools.
A Compact High-sensitivity Tangential E-Probe With Resonator and Coupled Balun
Authors: Zhang Shang , Liu Zhen-Guo , Chen Zhipeng , Li Mengzi , Lu Weibing
Published: April 2022

A compact high-sensitivity probe for sensing up tangential E-field is
proposed and measured in this paper. The probe is consisted of an
electric dipole with patches used to induce the tangential E-field, a
resonator made up of open circuit stubs (capacitor) and short circuit
stubs (inductor), for achieving a specific resonance, and a compact
coupled balun for transforming the differential- mode voltage into the
single output voltage and impedance matching. The probe is fabricated on
five-layer dielectric lamina. Compared with the referenced broadband
probe, the measured |S12|of the probe is enhanced by
18.81 dB. The proposed probe in this paper is validated with simulation
and measurement.
A novel DUF740 gene family member ( OsSRDP ) from rice imparts better climate resilience through multiple stress tolerance
Authors: Jayaraman Karikalan , Sevanthi Amitha Mithra , K Venkat Raman , Jiwani Gitanjali , U Amolkumar Solanke , Mandal Pranab Kumar , Mohapatra trilochan
Published: April 2022

Domain of Unknown Function 740 (DUF740) is a gene family that has not
been functionally elucidated in rice, until now. We investigated the
function of rice DUF740 gene family member, LOC_Os04g59420 (
OsSRDP-OryzasativaStress Responsive DUF740 Protein)
which showed upregulation in response to drought stress in the available
global expression data. Transgenic plants of OsSRDP gene, driven
by a stress-inducible promoter AtRd29A, were developed in the
background of a drought stress sensitive rice cv. Pusa Sugandh 2 (PS2)
and their transgene integration and copy number were confirmed by
molecular analysis. Homozygous transformants showed better resilience
than PS2 when subjected to drought, salinity and cold stresses but not
heat stress. Transgenic plants maintained higher RWC, photosynthetic
pigments and proline accumulation under drought and salinity stresses.
Further, they exhibited less accumulation of reactive oxygen species
(ROS) than PS2 under drought stress as seen from the transcript
abundance studies of the ROS genes. Under cold stress, OsSRDP
transgenic lines illustrated minimal cell membrane injury than PS2.
Additionally, the transgenic plants showed resistance to virulent strain
of rice blast fungus Magnaporthe oryzae. Altogether, our findings
established that stress-inducible expression of OsSRDP can
significantly enhance tolerance to multiple abiotic stresses and a
biotic stress.
Enhanced Secured Model for Smart Homes Using Human Activity Recognition and User Behaviour Analysis
Authors:   Department of Computer Science University of Port Harcourt Port Harcourt, Nigeria., Musa M.O , Ugwu C. , Onyejegbu L.N
Published: April 2022

This paper proffers a secured and cost effective solution for capturing data, translating this data into pre-labeled activities and then further categorizing these activities into behaviors which are either normal or abnormal based on a generated training dataset. In this research, a wooden smart home prototype was constructed with sensors and actuators in order to capture activities in the home. The sensors and actuators are interfaced with the Human Activity Recognition model which was developed using Gaussian Naïve Bayes algorithm. Output from the HAR model is passed as input into a second model which we refer to as the User Behaviour Analyser (UBA). The UBA was developed using the Support Vector Machine algorithm. This second model makes the final prediction of whether the home is safe or not based on its training. The solution is built around the raspberry Pi 4 computer board running the linux-based raspbian O.S. Experiments were performed on the developed system which gave an Accuracy of 95%, Precision 100%, Recall 92% and F1_Score of 96%. Keywords; Activity Recognition, User Behaviour Analysis, Smart Home, Internet of Things, Security.
On Kantorovich variant of Baskakov type operators preserving some functions
Authors: Ansari Khursheed
Published: April 2022

This paper deals with a generalization of Kantorovich variant of Baskakov
type operators preserving constant function and e-2y. We discuss uniform
convergence properties and weighted approximation for this generalized
Baskakov-Kantorovich type operators.
Some studies on partial isometry in rings with involution
Authors: Yang Xinyu , Fan Zhiyong , Junchao Wei
Published: April 2022

This paper mainly gives some sufficient and necessary conditions for an element
in a ring with involution to be partial isometry and strongly EP element by
using some invertible elements and solutions of certain equations.
An existence results for a fractional differential equation with Φ-fractional derivative
Authors: Beddani Moustafa , Hedia Benaouda
Published: April 2022

In this article, we establish certain sufficient conditions to show the
existence of solutions of a fractional differential equation with the
?-Riemann-Liouville and ?-Caputo fractional derivative in a special Banach
space. Our approach is based on fixed point theorems for Meir-Keeler
condensing operators via measure of non-compactness. Also an example is
given to illustrate our approach.
Improving Quality Outcomes: The Value of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists
Authors: Rodriguez Kellie , Ryan Donna , Dickinson Jane K. , Phan Victor
Published: April 2022

Given the growing
prevalence and accelerating cost of diabetes, there is an urgent need to expand
strategies in health care that improve access and outcomes and reduce the
financial and human burden of the disease. Diabetes care and education specialists
(DCESs) are well positioned to assist health care systems with delivery models
that enhance diabetes care through evidence-based standards and quality
improvement strategies. DCESs have increased opportunities to apply their
competencies in primary, hospital, and acute care settings; accountable care
organizations; community settings; research; and academia. Two national
certification programs provide an evidence-based foundation for quality in the
specialty, with updated competencies guiding practice. This article serves as a
call to action for health care systems to integrate specialists in diabetes
care and education into diabetes care delivery models and raise awareness of
the positive impact these professionals have on the lives of people with
diabetes.
Desulphurization of Commercial Diesel Fuel using Activated Carbon-Based Metal Oxide Nanocomposites
Authors: B Cherubala
Published: April 2022

This paper presents a slight on desulphurization process of the commercial diesel fuel using the carbon-based metal oxide nanocomposites such as graphene oxide, ZnO, rGO as a nano-adsorbent, activated carbon (PAC and AC) and charcoal Granular active carbon (GAC) to produce a fuel less than 10 ppm sulphur content. The synthesised of sorbents were achieved using incipient impregnation, microwaved-assisted and chemical exfoliation methods. The materials were characterized using Thermogrametric Analyzer (TGA), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray diffractometer (XRD), Brunauer, Emmett and Teller (BET) technics. The examination effect of operating conditions on the adsorption capacity with DBT and Sulphur compounds adsorption, the isotherms and the adsorption kinetic models were evaluated. The experimental data for PAC and AC were well suited to Freundlich isotherm and pseudo second-order kinetic models. The results shown that the sulphur feed concentration, the space velocity and the functional groups of the adsorbents had a considerable effect on the adsorption. In addition, it was observed that the temperature in the range of 30 to 600 o C had a significant effect on the adsorption of Sulphur compounds from diesel fuel using 20 wt% of sorbents. The rGO substrate which contained abundant oxygen functional groups promoted the dispersion metal oxide and increased the adsorption efficiency of sulphur compounds (H 2 S, SO 3 and SO 2 ) by providing oxygen ions weakly bound to the sulphur molecules. For the desulfurization process by adsorption, PAC and AC exhibited a better affinity for 85% removal of sulphur compared to the GAC and GO.
Mathematical Modeling of Heat Transfer from Geothermal Zones to Natural Gas Hydrate Reservoirs
Authors: B Guo
Published: April 2022

An analytical model was developed in this study for predicting the dynamic temperature profile in natural gas hydrate (NGH) reservoirs that receive heat energy from a geothermal layer for accelerating gas production. The analytical model was validated by a comparison of its result to the result given by a numerical model. The expression of the analytical model shows that, for a given system, the heat transfer is proportional to the mass flow rate and the temperature drop along the heat dissipator wellbore. Applying the analytical model to the NGH reservoir in the Shenhu area, Northern South China Sea, allowed for predicting the dynamic temperature profile in the NGH reservoir. The model result reveals that the NGH reservoir temperature should rise quickly at any heat-affected point, but it should propagate slowly in the radial direction. It should take more than two years to dissociate NGH within 20 m of the heat dissipator wellbore due to only thermal stimulation. Therefore, the geo- thermal stimulation method should be used as a technique for accelerating gas production with depressurization scheme. The formation of gas phase due to the NGH dissociation should reduce the thermal conductivity of the NGH reservoir, while the water phase dropped out from the dissociation should increase the thermal conductivity. The resultant effect should be investigated in the future in laboratories and/or numerical simulation of the dynamic water-gas two-phase flow coupled with heat-transfer mechanism.
An Innovative Method for Designing Smooth Catenary Well Trajectories in Extended-Reach Drilling
Authors: Guo Boyun
Published: April 2022

A catenary well trajectory is known for its reduced drag and torque during drilling. Modern deflection tools have made it possible to drill catenary well trajectories efficiently, thanks to tool’s capacity of dynamic build rate that creates wellbore profile of varying curvature. However a method to design well trajectory with smooth transition from the kick-out point to the catenary section to reduce “dog-leg” and thus friction is still lacking. This paper presents a 2D mathematical solution to fill the gap. The solution uses equations of closed-form rather than numerical computations. The complete well trajectory profile involves a vertical section, a transitional arc section, a catenary section, and a horizontal/slant section. A case study is presented to compare the friction forces on the drill string in a catenary trajectory profile and a conventional trajectory profile of arc type. The calculation procedure of catenary trajectory design was realized in an MS Excel spreadsheet with direct inputs, which provides an excellent flexibility to meet well trajectory design requirement. The presented mathematical model is an easy-to-use and reliable tool for designing catenary well trajectories in extended-reach wells to minimize wellbore friction and thus increase well depth.
Constructing a Heavy Oil Well
Authors: ON Shemelina
Published: April 2022

The article presents a description of the designs of wells intended for the production of high-viscosity oil. The main problems associated with the planning and deployments of architecture, construction of high-viscosity oil wells are described. World experience in well construction is presented. Vertical wells are usually used for primary cold production and cyclic steam or steam flooding processes. On the other hand, increased reservoir contact may require deviated, horizontal, or multilateral wells. In the case of steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) and some solvent injection processes, the recovery process may require a well-placed pair of horizontal wells. Advanced drilling and real-time measurement technologies reviewed. Geo mechanical factors are studied when considering the implementation of any steam or thermal processes in the field. Examples of construction of multilateral wells in various combinations are shown depending on the field development strategy and for maximum reservoir drainage. The main recommendations for the placement of wells are proposed.
Powder Interlayer Bonding as a Novel Joining Technology for Next Generation Nickel-Based Superalloys for Aerospace Applications
Authors:   , Stanners Olivia G.
Published: April 2022

The purpose of this PhD project was to further develop the Powder Interlayer Bonding (PIB) technology that has been created at Swansea University. Previous work had focussed on using the technology for a range of titanium alloys for the aerospace industry. This PhD aimed to further its development by investigating the technology’s feasibility for the joining of nickel-based superalloys. A next generation nickel-based superalloy was developed by Rolls-Royce plc and initial studies indicated it was difficult to join using traditional welding methods such as inertia friction welding. Therefore, it was of interest to investigate the feasibility of PIB for this alloy. PIB relies on a powder interlayer between two faying surfaces to reduce the effect of surface asperities and to aid the formation of a successful joint between two specimens. Initial results proved PIB to be a feasible joining technique for the next generation nickel-based superalloy and the range of parameters for successful bonding investigated. The microstructure of the alloy, both pre- and post-bonding, was analysed revealing a finer grained microstructure at the bonded region than the surrounding base material. In addition, the bondlines were found to have porosity levels lower than their surrounding base materials. Successfully bonded specimens underwent mechanical testing to explore their integrity. The tensile strengths of the bonds were below desired criteria of a repaired aerospace component, emphasising the need for post-bonding heat treatments on PIB next generation nickel-based superalloy and sufficient heating at the interlayer region during the PIB process to ensure consolidation of the powder. The final stages of the project involved undertaking preliminary work for PIB technology to be used to join nickel-based superalloys of dissimilar chemistries (Inconel 718, RR1000 and next generation nickel-based superalloy) with evidence of low porosity dissimilar bonds being attainable.
Latin American Studies in Russia: Themes, Achievements and Problems (To the 60th anniversary of the ILA RAS)
Authors: Yakovlev P. P. , Yakovleva N. M.
Published: April 2022

This article analyzes the range of research approaches of domestic scientists to the study of socio-economic and political processes developing in Latin America and the Caribbean. The text fixes the change in theoretical paradigms that took place in the post-Soviet period, when new methods of scientific research for domestic social scientists came to replace the class Marxist-Leninist approach that did not stand the test of time: Positivism, structuralism, comparative studies, constructivism, systemic, invent and functional analysis. The peculiarity of the article is the chosen angle – priority attention to country studies, forming, according to the authors, the supporting structure of the entire building of modern Russian Latin American studies - social science, in a complex studying the problems of Latin America, comprehending the past and present of this large region. The theoretical, methodological and subject framework of the article is determined on the basis of priority selection by the authors of the most relevant, in their opinion, problems of modern Latin American studies. In other words, the article is not aimed at offering an exhaustive picture of domestic Latin American studies at the present stage, does not pretend to the indisputability of the opinions expressed and the truth in the last instance. The purpose of the authors is to broadcast their own, deeply subjective view of the subject of research, allowing to add new ideas and ac cents to its study, to focus on those problems of this. scientific directions, which until now have not received a sufficiently deep development. The study was based on the scientific publications of the staff of the Institute of Latin America of the Russian Academy of Sciences, which celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2021.
Legal Comparative Studies in Russia: History and Current Situation
Authors: Malinovsky A. A. , Trikoz E. N.
Published: April 2022

The authors carry out a periodization of the Russian comparative jurisprudence and development of comparative legal studies, starting from the pre-revolutionary (imperial) period and up to the present day. The uniqueness of the theoretical and methodological approaches of the Russian comparative school in the modern and current periods is established. Special emphasis was placed on comparative jurisprudence in the so-called post-reform epochs, in both Imperial and Soviet Russia, due to the need for reception and implementation of new legal concepts, principles and institutions of law. The authors highlight the specifics of the Russian-language conceptual and categorical apparatus and the functions of legal comparative studies. The traditional issues of the object, methods and goals are considered in the context of the development of Russian comparative science at the turn of two centuries. The article analyzes the allocation of sectoral and institutional directions in comparative legal science, their practical significance and methods of conducting such research at the level of individual legal structures and institutions.
Modeling local non-homogeneity in electroconductive non-ferromagnetic thermoelastic solid
Authors:   Centre of Mathematical Modeling of IAPMM named after Ya. S. Pidstryhach, Nahirnyj T. ,   Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Zielona Góra, Senyk Y. ,   Centre of Mathematical Modeling of IAPMM named after Ya. S. Pidstryhach, Tchervinka K. ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
Published: April 2022

We consider the key systems describing steady state of a locally inhomogeneous electroconductive non-ferromagnetic solid within framework of the local gradient approach in thermomechanics. An arbitrarily chosen subdomain of the solid is regarded as a thermodynamically open system that can exchange by mass with environment. It is assumed that this exchange occurs suddenly at the initial time when the body structure is instantly set. The mass sources are introduced into the model to conform the actual and reference body states. The sources are associated with method of body surface forming.
Physical-layer Security from Channel Resolvability
Authors: Wu Jiajia , Xu Ming
Published: April 2022

This paper discusses the performance of achieving physical layer security from channel resolvability in terms of secrecy and offers a kind of classification for different detection methods, including conventional hypothesis testing and active hypothesis testing. The difference between them is whether or not the detection time is a random variable. Moreover, this paper has a discussion on the applications of the practical case studies based on polar code from the channel resolvability, such as wireless channels with or without state information, point to point channel with an eavesdropper, multiple access channel with an eavesdropper, and communication networks at the physical layer. The channel resolvability is shown to be a promising method to achieve secrecy and covertness in the physical-layer.
Aspects associated with health care professionals’ digital health competence development – a qualitative study
Authors: Jarva Erika , Mikkonen Kristina , Andersson Janicke , Tuomikoski Anna-Maria , Kääriäinen Maria , Meriläinen Merja , Oikarinen Anne
Published: April 2022

Health care professionals need continuous education to maintain the competencies required to provide high-quality care; in today’s world, this means an understanding of digital health services. Insight into health care professionals’ experiences of which aspects influence their digital health competence development is therefore highly relevant.
The objective of the study was to examine which aspects influence the digital health competence development of health care professionals (nursing workforce and allied health professionals).
In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 health care professionals (Finland n=15, Sweden n=5) from various health care settings between May 2019 and July 2020. Interviews were audio-recorded, translated verbatim and analysed with inductive content analysis.
Health care professionals perceive that digital health competence development is influenced by aspects related to digital health adoption, co-workers and the work community, their manager, and opportunities for continuous education and orientation.
The participants agreed that digital health competence is an important part of a health care professional’s overall clinical competence. Continuous education geared towards digital health competence should be systematically designed, and potentially integrate the resources available on social media platforms. Additionally, managers and supervisors should take a stronger stance towards learning about digital health services so they can serve as role models to their employees and genuinely promote digital health competence development.