bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Computational mathematical modeling in the cocoa fermentation process in four isolated systems
Authors: Sales Jorge Henrique de Oliveira , Viana Gabriel França Oliveira , Brandão Claudio Soriano de Souza , Santos Rômulo Damasclin Chaves dos
Published: April 2024

In the southern region of Bahia, the cocoa culture has been a source of income and moved the economy for a long time, but the emergence of the “witch's broom” (Moniliophthora Perniciosa) caused the decline of this productive sector. Given the importance of cocoa for the region, makes sense to use it as an object of study for the development of academic research that can foster the reheating of this branch of the economy. In this context, for the processing of cocoa to occur to be able to use in the manufacture of chocolate and derivatives it needs to go through 5 distinct stages, being: harvesting, breaking, fermentation, drying, and storage. The stages in question are responsible for more than 45% of the organoleptic properties of cocoa, i.e. affect the final quality of the product. Fermentation is one of the most important stages since it is through fermentation that cocoa develops most of its characteristics, such as color, flavor, and aroma. The step by step of cocoa fermentation is to let the mass ferment, without stirring, until the temperature reaches 32ºC or if it does not reach the ideal temperature, wait to complete 48h. There are cases in which temperatures can be reached between 40ºC to 60ºC. Thus, the idea arose to create a cocoa fermenter model that could increase the efficiency of the fermentation cycle, and boost its scale and quality. Nowadays the process is done manually, requiring the worker to perform the laborious task of monitoring and stirring the cocoa mass at short intervals, over hours. This work compares four fermenter models through the analysis of heat diffusion. The method is theoretical with the help of computer modeling, where the propagation of heat from a source throughout the system filled with a mass of cocoa is evaluated.
Reverse logistics and sustainability: the case of the Federal Institute of Acre, Brazil
Authors: Mota Fernanda Silva , Oliveira Dion Alves de , Soliani Rodrigo Duarte , Nora Leonardo Augusto Rodrigues da Silva , Lima Junior Francisco Bezerra de , Silva Milton Euclides da , Plese Luís Pedro de Melo , Nora Débora Cristina Marinho dos Santos
Published: April 2024

The implementation of sustainable practices in the educational context is fundamental to foster a culture of environmental and social responsibility. This study investigates reverse logistics practices at the Rio Branco Campus of the Federal Institute of Acre (IFAC), aiming to identify implemented actions, challenges faced, and propose strategies to strengthen the institutional commitment to sustainability. Using a mixed-method approach, we combined documentary analysis of the internal regulations and the Institutional Development Plan (IDP) with semi-structured interviews with members of the academic community. The documentary analysis revealed institutional alignment with sustainable practices, evidenced by environmental and social responsibility goals in IFAC's IDP. However, the lack of specific guidelines for post-consumer reverse logistics suggests the need for improvement. Interviews highlighted employees' awareness of sustainability and reverse logistics as positive, but pointed to the lack of clear guidelines as a gap. Although the Rio Branco Campus of IFAC demonstrates a commitment to sustainability, there is room for improvement in integrating post-consumer reverse logistics practices. We recommend the inclusion of specific goals and strategies for solid waste management in the IDP, as well as a more comprehensive approach to sustainability in institutional policies. These final considerations establish a basis for future research and practical improvements, aiming to strengthen the institutional commitment to sustainability at IFAC.
Internações por transtornos mentais e comportamentais: uma análise no contexto brasileiro
Authors: Torezani Breno Magalhães , Santos Jordano Bruno Cardoso Pinto dos , Marques Francisco Denilson de Abreu , Castro Thiago de Lima , Aquino Luiz Fernando de Souza , Garrido Neto José de Ribamar da Silva , Carneiro Adélia Jane Saraiva Garrido , Bezerra Vitória Matos , Kiepert Eriadne Ágda , Beatto Gabriell Henrique Riedi , Bortoluzzi Gabriel , Custódio Neto Reinaldo Martins , Costa Lyza Hélen Silva , Brito Rodrigo Gomes
Published: April 2024

Os transtornos mentais e comportamentais constituem um desafio significativo para os sistemas de saúde em âmbito global, abarcando também o contexto brasileiro. A compreensão da epidemiologia desses transtornos e das taxas de internação correlatas é de suma importância para a formulação de políticas de saúde mental eficazes e para a alocação adequada de recursos. Nessa perspectiva, o presente estudo visa analisar a incidência de internações por Transtornos Mentais e Comportamentais no território brasileiro no período compreendido entre janeiro de 2019 e janeiro de 2024, com especial atenção à prevalência em distintas faixas etárias, gêneros e regiões geográficas. Utilizando uma metodologia descritiva e quantitativa, os dados foram obtidos a partir do Sistema de Informações Hospitalares do Sistema Único de Saúde (DATASUS), permitindo uma análise abrangente em nível nacional. Os resultados revelam um total de 1.137.509 internações registradas durante o período de estudo. Dentre essas, 442.550 (38,90%) ocorreram na Região Sudeste, 361.162 (31,75%) no Sul, 200.850 (17,65%) no Nordeste, 89.204 (7,84%) na Região Centro-Oeste e 43.743 (3,84%) na Região Norte. Em relação à distribuição por gênero, 669.895 (58,90%) das internações afetaram pacientes do sexo masculino, enquanto 467.614 (41,10%) foram do sexo feminino. No que concerne às faixas etárias, observou-se que 350.119 (30,78%) das internações referiam-se a pacientes com idades variando de menos de 1 ano a 29 anos, enquanto 787.390 (69,22%) ocorreram em indivíduos com idades entre 30 anos e mais de 80 anos. Os achados evidenciam uma incidência expressiva de internações por transtornos mentais e comportamentais no território brasileiro durante o período de investigação. Diante disso, ressalta-se a importância de políticas de saúde mental que não apenas forneçam serviços, mas também abordem questões sociais e econômicas que impactam a incidência e a gestão desses transtornos. Estratégias direcionadas à prevenção, promoção da saúde mental e ampliação do acesso aos serviços devem ser priorizadas para enfrentar esse desafio de saúde pública de maneira abrangente e efetiva.
Esterilizador ultravioleta comercial para degradação de herbicidas: aplicação de processos oxidativos avançados
Authors: Souza Gracielle Ferreira de , Madeira Vivian Stumpf , Cruz Sarah Beatriz Rodrigues da , Sousa Suevelly Beatriz Santana de , Sá Ana Cecília Novaes de , Silva Rayanne Maria Galdino
Published: April 2024

Os herbicidas Diuron e Atrazina são amplamente utilizados nas áreas de cultivo do Brasil e o tratamento de água convencional não é eficaz a ponto de removê-los totalmente, assim são encontrados em baixas concentrações em águas subterrâneas e superficiais. Neste trabalho, um esterilizador ultravioleta operado em modo batelada, com recirculação forçada, foi aplicado juntamente com diferentes Processos Oxidativos Avançados (POAs), como Fenton, Foto-Fenton e Peroxidação com Luz UV-C, na degradação dos herbicidas. Para cada POA foi verificada a eficiência perante o consumo do peróxido de hidrogênio, taxa de degradação do herbicida e a cinética da reação. A eficiência do tratamento seguiu a sequência: H2O2/UV-C > Fe2+/H2O2/UV-C > UV-C. A Peroxidação com Luz UV-C foi a mais eficiente, com 66% de degradação de Diuron e 38% de Atrazina. O esterilizador ultravioleta comercial demonstrou ser uma abordagem tecnológica promissora para alcançar a completa degradação desses compostos, a fim de reduzir a contaminação de matrizes ambientais.
Exploring the Potential of Edges for Regenerative Work
Authors: Adminuci Adminuci , Sum Kung Bowie Yin
Published: April 2024

Abstract-This paper delves into the concept of edges as spaces of potential regenerationacross ecological, social, and psychological domains. By examining examples such as riparianbuffers and sociocultural boundaries, the paper elucidates how edges serve as sites of increasedbiodiversity, cultural diversity, and psychological transformation. Drawing on insights fromecotones, sociotones, and psychotones, the paper highlights the importance of understandingand harnessing the dynamics of edges for fostering resilience, innovation, and healing. Ultimately,it advocates for a holistic approach to regeneration that embraces the interconnectedness ofecological, social, and psychological systems, offering pathways toward a more sustainable andharmonious coexistence.
The prevalence of helminth eggs in raw vegetables from street markets in Eskişehir, Türkiye
Authors: Kartal Kürşat , Eser Mustafa , Güzel Hakan
Published: April 2024

This research was performed on a total of 120 vegetables, with 12 samples taken from each available Eskişehir district markets. In this study, we aimed to determine the presence of contamination from helminth eggs in 10 types of vegetables: carrot, lettuce, parsley, arugula, cress, fresh onion, mint, cucumber, dill, and purslane. 200 g of material from each collected sample was prepared for the helminthological examination. The prepared samples were examined for helminth eggs with a light microscope that could be identified at 40x magnification. The data were analyzed using SPSS 16 software. Helminth eggs were detected in 20 (16.6%) vegetable samples. According to the research, the highest rate of helminth eggs was observed in spring onion (66.6%), while the lowest rate was found in mint (16.6%) and purslane (16.6%). Ascaris lumbricoides eggs were found in 11 (9.1%) of the samples, and strongyle type eggs in 9 (7.5%). In this study, we observed that infectious forms of parasites can contaminate many foods and potentially infect people after consumption if these foods are not washed well. The aim of this study was to assess the presence of helminth eggs in raw vegetables, which are commonly consumed produce sold in street markets in Eskişehir, Türkiye.
Analisis Beban Kognitif Peserta Didik pada Materi Sel Kelas XI IPA MAN 3 Kota Padang
Authors: Nasution Marina Azzahra , Fadilah Muhyiatul
Published: April 2024

Peserta didik akan merasa terbebani jika banyaknya informasi yang diterima ketika proses pembelajaran. Beban yang dialami peserta didik tersebut sering disebut dengan beban kognitif. Beban kognitif adalah hubungan antara memori kerja dengan gambaran kognitif peserta didik dalam mengolah informasi pada suatu waktu. Beban kognitif terbagi menjadi 3 komponen, yaitu (1) Intrinsic Cognitive Load (ICL), (2) Extraneous Cognitive Load (ECL), (3) Germane Cognitive Load (GCL).  Beban kognitif yang tinggi berdampak pada hasil belajar peserta didik  yang rendah. Karena peserta didik secara tidak langsung harus mampu mengingat semua hal yang dipelajari dengan kemampuan kerja memori yang terbatas. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis beban kognitif peserta didik pada materi sel kelas XI IPA MAN 3 Kota Padang.
Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Sampel penelitian ini terdiri dari 97 orang peserta didik kelas XI IPA MAN 3 Kota Padang.. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan data bahwa beban kognitif peserta didik pada komponen ICL tergolong baik dengan rata-rata 66,09, komponen ECL tergolong cukup dengan rata-rata 77,91, dan komponen GCL tergolong cukup dengan rata-rata 68,52. Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah peserta didik memiliki beban kognitif dalam mempelajari materi sel.
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Inventory Management: A Theoretical Study
Authors: Bhat Dr. Mohini , V. R Divya
Published: April 2024

This research paper explores the theoretical foundations of utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in inventory management. Through an in-depth review of existing literature and theoretical frameworks, the paper examines the potential benefits and challenges associated with implementing AI-driven solutions in inventory management systems. Theoretical models and frameworks are analysed to elucidate the role of AI in optimizing various aspects of inventory management, including demand forecasting, stock optimization, supply chain coordination, and cost management. The paper also discusses the potential impact of AI on operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and financial stability within organizations. Furthermore, it explores theoretical insights into the future trends and scope of AI in inventory management.
OS IMPACTOS DA COVID-19 NA GRAVIDEZ: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Carli Nubia Costa Dantas de
Published: April 2024

Introdução: A pandemia vivenciada pelo mundo da Covid-19 modificou todos os hábitos e estilos de vida, implicando no intuito de garantir a saúde do cidadão, bem como evitar riscos de adoecimento e morte, sobretudo, antes do desenvolvimento da vacina por meio do distanciamento social. Objetivo: compreender os impactos da pandemia de covid-19 na gravidez considerando o cenário brasileiro.  Método: desenvolve-se uma revisão integrativa considerando estudos publicados na base de dados Scielo entre os anos de 2019 e 2023. Critérios de inclusão, pesquisas originais e inéditas redigidas em língua portuguesa e/ou em língua inglesa. Critérios de exclusão, artigos em outros idiomas; incompletos; fora do período selecionado e/ou com problemas metodológicos. Resultados: o distanciamento social e o medo do adoecimento diminuiu a frequência de atendimento às gestantes no cenário brasileiro, sendo o teleatendimento uma das propostas mais utilizadas para garantia do pré-natal e da saúde da mulher. Conclusão: A gravidez durante a pandemia de covid-19 evidenciou-se como um problema de saúde pública e reflete vulnerabilidades sociais históricas no cenário brasileiro, necessitando de melhores programas de saúde e de políticas públicas para garantia do acesso à saúde de qualidade.
LA COMPRENSIÓN DE TEXTOS NO LITERARIOS EN ESTUDIANTES DE EDUCACIÓN GENERAL BÁSICA
Authors: Andrade Santamaría Jorge Vladimir , Paredes Vallejos Marco Jacinto , López Quincha Martha
Published: April 2024

La presente investigación aborda la problemática que encierra la comprensión lectora a nivel escolar. Para ello previamente se solicitó a una muestra intencional de 68 estudiantes del octavo año de educación básica de la Unidad Educativa “Roberto Alfredo Arregui” de la ciudad de Guaranda, provincia Bolívar, Ecuador la lectura de textos cortos de carácter narrativo. Una vez que se validó un test de opción múltiple mediante una prueba piloto, se aplicó este instrumento. Asimismo, se realizó una entrevista estructurada a una docente de Lengua y Literatura, con la intención de contar con elementos de contraste frente a los datos que reportó el test estudiantil. Los resultados de este estudio revelan que la lectura en los estudiantes más se limita a una decodificación primaria. Es decir, centra la atención en la búsqueda del significado de aquellas palabras que resultan desconocidas y que están contenidas en las oraciones, que conforman los párrafos del texto no literario. De ahí que al situar en acción este tipo de mecanismos, según los estudiantes, es más que suficiente para encontrar el pensamiento del o los autores.

PALABRAS CLAVE: comprensión lectora; texto no literario; Lengua y Literatura; educación básica; macro destreza
PENGARUH FEAR OF MISSING OUT TERHADAP PERILAKU PHUBBING PADA REMAJA PENGGUNA MEDIA SOSIAL
Authors: Veny Desvian Adiningsih  , Lilis Ratnasari
Published: April 2024

The development of increasingly advanced technological times and the presence of the internet in Indonesia has reached hundreds of millions of users who use it for various purposes, one of which is for accessing social media, which reaches more than ninety percent, of which Indonesian teenagers in the 13-18 year age group use it the most. The aim of this research is to determine the influence of fear of missing out on phubbing behavior among adolescent social media users. The sampling techinique uses purposive sampling, the sample is 158 teenage respondents who use social media. The phubbing behavior scale compiled is based on aspects: communication disturbance and phone obsession, the fear of missing out scale compiled in this research is based on aspects: self and relatedness. This research uses a simple regression testing technique using SPSS version 25 for MacOS. The results of this research are that the hypothesis is accepted with a significance value of 0.000 (p<0.05), namely that fear of missing out has a very significant effect on phubbing behavior in adolescent social media users.
HUBUNGAN TERAPI DENTAL HYPNOSIS DENGAN ASPEK LINGUISTIK: A SCOPING REVIEW
Authors: Sibuea Windi Winda , Yubiliana Gilang , Darmayanti Nani
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji dan menganalisis bagaimana hubungan linguistik dengan dental hypnosis dengan membandingkan penelitian-penelitian sebelumnya. Penelitian dilakukan dengan a scoping review yang berpedoman pada Joana Briggs Institute, 2020. Pencarian artikel menggunakan laptop dan database elektronik (Pubmed, google scholar, clinicalkey) dengan memasukkan kata kunci sesuai topik yang diteliti yaitu “ dental anxiety”, “dental hypnosis”,“communication for dental hypnosis” dan “linguistic for hypnosis”. Artikel yang dikumpulkan adalah artikel yang terbit pada tahun 2000 - 2020. Pengumpulan artikel dilakukan pada tanggal 20 – 27 Februari 2021. Pada pencarian awal artikel didapatkan 249 artikel. Artikel diseleksi dan direduksi dengan melihat kelengkapan isi artikel yaitu artikel yang terkumpul sudah berisi tanggal dan nama penulis, metode penelitian yang digunakan, sampel, hasil penelitian yang sesuai dengan topik penelitian serta sudah memenuhi kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi.  Hasil penelusuran tersebut menghasilkan 10 artikel yang berkaitan langsung dengan penelitian Dari 10 artikel yang telah dianalisis menunjukkan adanya  hubungan yang signifikan antara terapi dental hypnosis dengan linguistik.
Technostress Among Workers During Pandemic COVID-19: Managerial Versus Professional
Authors: Rizqullah Bahi Achmad Syafi , Mellita Dina , Agustina Eka Puji
Published: April 2024

This study aims to assess the differences in technostress received by workers at themanagerial level and professional workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This studyuses a comparative research design concerning Techo-Overload, Techno-Invasion,Techno-Complexity, Techno-Insecurity, and Techno-Uncertainty between the twogroups of workers were studied. Questionnaires were distributed to 119 of workers.The results of the independent sample t-test showed that all the null hypotheses for the variables Techno-Overload, Techno-Invasion, Techno-Complexity, Techno- Insecurity, and Techno-Uncertainty were rejected, which means that there is no difference in technostress between workers at the managerial level and professional workers. Meanwhile, based on the Mann-Whitney U Test, it is known that the level of technostress measured only by Techo-Invasion has differences between the two groups of workers. The result indicates that the massive use of technology amid COVID-19 is disturbing the personal lives of workers at the managerial level.
Eksplorasi Pengalaman Wisatawan dalam Wisata Daring ke Desa Batuan, Bali
Authors: Suroto Peni Zulandari , Dewantara Made Handijaya , Tsania Rizqa , Alkhair Hanesman , Yudianto Bernadinus Realino
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi pengalaman wisatawan pada wisata daring ke Desa Batuan, Bali. Kegiatan wisata daring dibutuhkan sebagai alternatif berwisata pada saat maupun pasca pandemi Covid-19. Dilakukan dua kali tes alfa dalam penyelenggaraan wisata daring. Pendekatan kualitatif digunakan untuk menggali pengalaman, meskipun pendekatan kuantitatif juga dijalankan dengan penyebaran kuesioner sebagai tahap awal pembuatan konsep wisata daring. Setelah tes alfa pertama, dilakukan diskusi kelompok terpumpun untuk memahami apa yang dialami peserta dan mendapat masukan perbaikan untuk tes alfa kedua. Ditutup dengan diskusi kelompok terpumpun yang ketiga untuk eksplorasi pengalaman dan mengetahui masukan yang dapat diterapkan oleh praktisi pariwisata dalam menyelenggarakan sebuah wisata daring. Dengan menggunakan analisis deskriptif, kesimpulan yang didapatkan; (1) adanya penikmatan yang dialami peserta, (2) peserta mengapresiasi keunikan destinasi, (3) dibutuhkannya platform dan perangkat yang memudahkan peserta dalam berwisata daring, (4) dibutuhkannya inovasi dalam menciptakan alur narasi dari cerita yang ingin disampaikan, (5) perlu diciptakan personifikasi tokoh yang kuat dalam cerita, dan (6) perlu adanya akun media sosial penyelenggara untuk penyebaran berita . Tantangan terbesar dari penelitian ini adalah waktu terbatas dan problem teknis pembuatan aplikasi web. Sehingga ekplorasi pengalaman pada platform berbeda dibutuhkan untuk mendapatkan peluang bisnis wisata daring di pasca pandemi.
The importance of physical activity for the prevention of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
Authors: Caldas Reinaldo Dias , Almeida Marina de Godoy , Carballo Fábio Peron , Valerio Fabrício Ricardo , Silva Viviane Lima , Santos Mayanna Ferreira , Oliveira Thiago de Souza , Nascimento Maraisa do , Silva Danielly Teixeira Rodrigues da , Santos Fernanda Pereira dos , Duarte Lucas dos Santos
Published: April 2024

This research aimed to discuss the relationship between physical activity and NCDs, presenting scientific evidence that supports the importance of regular exercise for the prevention and control of these diseases. To this end, the method of literature review was adopted with a survey of studies and scientific articles related to the relationship between physical activity and NCDs. The search was conducted in databases such as PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science, using keywords such as "physical activity", "chronic non-communicable diseases", "prevention" and "control". The results showed that physical activity has been widely recognized as one of the main strategies to prevent and control NCDs, as it can reduce the risk of obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance and improve cardiovascular and mental health. Therefore, the promotion of physical activity can contribute to the prevention and control of NCDs, which can inform the development of more effective public policies and intervention programs in the field of physical education and health.
Decisional balance, beliefs, and knowledge of nursing care toward alcohol: nursing intervention
Authors: Luna Hernández Oscar Daniel , Salazar-Mendoza Javier , Onofre Santiago María de los Ángeles , Lozada Rodríguez Sergio Martin , Castellanos Contreras Edith , Ortiz Vargas Israel , López Posadas Jesús Radai
Published: April 2024

Introduction: the progressive increase of alcohol consumption justifies the demand of users in primary care, clinical and surgical units; resulting in the prevention of the use of this substance a priority for nursing professionals in relation to their functions and main objective to provide quality interventions to the individual, family, or community. Objective: to modulate the decisional balance, beliefs, and knowledge of nursing care towards alcohol through a nursing intervention. Methodology: psychoeducational intervention, quasi-experimental, of mixed type, explanatory character, by the qualitative is ethnographic, of longitudinal cohort, prospective, since it was carried out in time series with measurement before and after the intervention applying pre and posttest evaluation instruments during the time, in order to evaluate the effectiveness of a nursing intervention. Participation of an experimental study group, implementing 10 sessions of 60 minutes, distributed in the months of May and June 2023, respecting the educational, sociocultural context and reference and legal framework for the execution of research projects. Results: it was identified that students from 14 to 18 years old are the most at risk for the initiation of alcohol consumption (rs= 0.866, p<0.01) and 0 in the level of concurrence, it is confirmed that the nursing intervention was effective, decreasing alcohol consumption (rs= 0,090, p<0.01), improving caregiving attitudes (rs=0.682, p=<0.05). Conclusion: it is important to promote an optimal state of health by putting preventive actions before preventive actions and intervening in an effective way at a lower school grade
Antibacterial Screening of Medicinal Plant Extracts against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli
Authors: Banu C. Ayisha , Manogem E. M. , Cheruparambath Praseeja
Published: April 2024

Herbal remedies are crucial for treating bacterial infections due to antibiotic resistance, with numerous studies demonstrating their antibacterial properties against various harmful species. This study investigates the antibacterial properties of an aqueous extract from 40 medicinal plants in vitro, assessing their effectiveness against Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus) and Gram-negative (Escherichia coli) bacteria. The well diffusion method was employed to assess the antibacterial activity. Six plants exhibit antibacterial properties against the two bacterial strains among these extracts. Guava (Psidium guajava) and Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)cold water extracts were the most effective plant extracts against Escherichia coli, with inhibition zones of 6.2 mm and 5.2 mm, respectively. Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) leaves and Sana makki (Cassia angustifolia) leaves cold water extracts were the most effective plant extracts against Staphylococcus aureus with an inhibitory effect with inhibition zones of 6.9 mm and 5.9 mm respectively. The plant extracts differ in antibacterial activities against S. aureus and E. coli. However, Extracts of Senna alata, Tamarindus indica, Psidium guajava, Syzygium aromaticum, and Cassia angustifolia showed inhibitory activity against both of the microorganisms tested. These potentially useful plant extracts can be utilized as natural alternatives to preventive measures for food poisoning and preservation, thereby avoiding the health risks associated with chemically antibacterial agents. These antibacterial properties encourage future research into new chemical compositions that can help treat or cure some diseases.
Heterosis and combining ability studies under artificial epiphytotic condition for yield and its related traits in Indian mustard
Authors: DIVYA PRAKASH  , B SINHA  , KARTIKEYA SRIVASTAVA
Published: April 2024

The performance of Indian mustard genotypes for eleven morpho-physiological traits was assessed. Genotypes (lines) having white rust resistance viz., BioYSR, Donskaja, Heera and Basanti, were crossed with genotypes (testers) having high per se performance for yield viz., Varuna, Kranti, RH749 and Giriraj in the line × tester fashion. The analysis of variance revealed significant mean sum of squares due to crosses for all traits. All traits, except area under disease progression curve and daysto 50% flowering, showed both, additive and a predominance of non-additive gene action. Results suggested that heterosis breeding would lead to good result. All traits had lower levels of narrow sense heritability, as well. Predominance of non-additive gene action coupled with low heritability suggested that, selection should be practised once plant reach sufficient levels of homozygosity. Single seed descent method with large F2 and diallel selective mating design would be preferable for obtaining superior pure lines. Additionally, all lines showed significant desirable general combining ability for disease resistance. Varuna × BioYSR was the only cross that showed significant heterosis for yield over national check, Kranti. It also revealed significant heterobeltiosis for: seeds per siliqua, number of primary branches, days to 50% flowering, AUDPC and days to maturity. This potential hybrid can be deployed with the help of cytoplasmic-genetic male sterility, or it can be utilised to obtain superior purelines through conventional breeding methods.
Saliva As An Alternative Fluid For Kidney Diseases Assessment
Authors: Shamsan Badria A. , , Journal Albaydha University
Published: April 2024

Background
The prevalence of kidney diseases are increasing by increasing of chronic debilitating diseases and progressing age of population. Many medical and scientific studies increasingly encourage to use saliva fluid as an alternative fluid for diagnostic methods. Thus, the aim of the present study is to determine the diagnostic efficacy of saliva in kidney disease patients.
Materials and methods
 A cross-sectional study included 59 patients with renal disease and 20- matched healthy controls were studied. Serum and saliva were collected and Serum and saliva were used for biochemical analysis of urea, creatinine, uric acid, total protein, albumin, sodium, potassium, calcium, and chloride, using the suitable demonstrated methods, which were statistically compared and analyzed by using SPSS version 22, student T-test.
Results
In the comparison of serum to salivary creatinine, uric acid, urea, albumin, total protein, sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, the results showed a statically significance (p<0.05) in renal failure, nephritis and kidney stones patients comparing with the control subjects.
Conclusion
Saliva can be applied as a diagnostic fluid instead of using blood, because it is noninvasive and has an easy collection procedure, for biochemical diagnostic of renal & kidney diseases. 
Key words: Saliva, creatinine, urea, uric acid, T. protein, Albumin, Sodium, Potasium, Calcium & Chloride, Renal Diseases
تصور مقترح لحوكمة مجلس إدارة الهيئة العامة للأوقاف اليمنية
Authors: ناجي فؤاد محمد حسين
Published: April 2024

هدف البحث إلى وضع تصور مقترح لحوكمة مجلس إدارة الهيئة العامة للأوقاف في ضوء مبادئ الحوكمة وتصورات بعض الخبراء في الحوكمة والأوقاف، واستخدم البحث المنهج الاستشرافي ممثلًا في أسلوب (دلفاي)، وتم التطبيق في جولتين من خلال استخدام استبانة أداة لجمع تصورات عينة من الخبراء في جامعة صنعاء والهيئة العامة للأوقاف بلغت (22) خبيرًا، وقد توصلت الدراسة إلى نتائج عدة، أهمها: تقديم تصور مقترح لحوكمة مجلس إدارة الهيئة العامة للأوقاف في ضوء شبه الإجماع للخبراء في مجال الحوكمة والأوقاف، حيث وصلت النسبة في الجولتين إلى (93%) للجولة الأولى و(94%) للجولة الثانية، وكان المدى بين جولتي الأداة ككل يساوي (1.1%)، وهذا يدل على زيادة اتفاق الخبراء على آرائهم حول كافة معايير ومؤشرات الأداة، وقد ارتكز التصور على ثلاثة مكونات رئيسة، هي:(توفر إطار فعال، ومسئوليات مجلس الإدارة، والإفصاح والشفافية)، وفي ضوء النتائج يوصي البحث بمجموعة من التوصيات، أهمها: ضرورة إيجاد توجه إستراتيجي من قبل الدولة في تبني ودعم تطبيق التصور المقترح لحوكمة مجلس إدارة الهيئة العامة للأوقاف اليمنية، ويتم التنفيذ عبر مراحل وخطوات متدرجة بحسب الإمكانات وواقع المجلس.
الكلمات المفتاحية: تصور مقترح، حوكمة الأوقاف، مبادئ الحوكمة، الأوقاف اليمنية.
 
A proposed vision for the governance of the Board of Directors of the General Authority of Yemeni Endowments
Abstract
The research aimed to develop a proposed vision for the governance of the Board of Directors of the General Authority for Endowments in light of the principles of governance and the perceptions of some experts in governance and endowments. The research used the forward-looking approach represented by the Delphi method. The application was carried out in two rounds by using a questionnaire as a tool to collect the perceptions of a sample of experts at the University Sana'a and the General Authority for Endowments reached (22) experts، and the study reached results، the most important of which are: presenting a proposed vision for the governance of the Board of Directors of the General Authority for Endowments in light of the near unanimity of experts in the field of governance and endowments، where the percentage in the two rounds reached (93%) for the first round and ( 94%) for the second round. and the range between the two rounds of the tool as a whole was equal to (1. 1%)، and this indicates To increase the experts ’agreement on their opinions on all criteria and indicators of the tool. The vision was based on three main components: (providing an effective framework، responsibilities of the board of directors، and disclosure and transparency). In light of the results، the research recommends a set of recommendations، the most important of which are: It is necessary to find a strategic direction by the state in adopting and supporting the implementation of the proposed vision for the governance of the Board of Directors of the General Authority of Yemeni Endowments. Implementation will take place through phases and gradual steps according to the capabilities and reality of the Council.
Keywords: Proposed Vision، Endowment Governance، Principles of Governance، Yemeni Endowments
Mathematical Model of Parabolic Trough Collector with Fresnel Lens as Second Collector
Authors: Al-Salihi Abdullah Aljarwi, Adnan K. , Yehya Fahem
Published: April 2024

Parabolic trough collectors (PTCs) have came out as a promising technology for harnessing solar energy for various applications including electricity generation and thermal heating. However, improving their thermal performance remains a critical challenge to maximize energy conversion efficiency. This paper presents a mathematical model for enhancing the thermal performance of PTCs by using a curved Fresnel lens as a second collector over the top side of the receiver. This enhancing has taken advantage of the space above the top side of receiver and increased the thermal efficiency of PTCs. The unsteady heat transfer equations with one dimension are used to simulate the effect of Fresnel lens on the receiver components beside the heat transfer fluid and compared with that without Fresnel lens. The results of this model are based on parameters of LS-2 model and environment of installation place whereas the water was chosen as heat transfer fluid with physical properties depending on Temperature.  Al-Baydha city in Yemen is chosen as an installation place taking in consideration the variation of environment temperature in each month of the year and the inlet temperature of water and receiver‘s  components are taken as the minimum temperature of the air.
Keywords: Mathematical Model; Parabolic Trough Collector;  Fresnel Lens ; Solar
فاعلية القرارات الإدارية وأثرها على إدارة الأزمات بالمؤسسة العامة للكهرباء في اليمن
Authors: طواف عبدالخالق هادي , العرشاني أكرم محمد
Published: April 2024

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى التعرف على أثر فاعلية القرارات الإدارية في إدارة الأزمات بالمؤسسة العامة للكهرباء في الجمهورية اليمنية, ولتحقيق أهداف الدراسة فقد تمَّ استخدام المنهج الكمي بأسلوبيه الوصفي  والتحليلي, كما تم اختيار مجتمع الدراسة من قيادات الإدارة العامة للمؤسسة العامة للكهرباء الذين يشغلون المناصب الإدارية التالية (مدير عام- نائب مدير عام- مدير إدارة) البالغ عددهم (154), ونظراً لصغر حجم مجتمع الدراسة, فقد تم استخدام أسلوب الحصر الشامل , وتم استخدام الاستبانة كأداة رئيسة لجمع البيانات, حيث تم توزيع (154) استبانة وتم استرداد (107) استبانة بنسبة (70%) من إجمالي مجتمع الدراسة, كما تم تحليل البيانات باستخدام الأساليب الإحصائية المناسبة ضمن برنامج (SPSS).
    وخلصت الدراسة إلى مجموعة من النتائج أهمها: أن مستوى إدارة الأزمات ومستوى فاعلية القرارات الإدارية بالمؤسسة العامة للكهرباء منخفضان، إضافة إلى وجود علاقة طردية قوية جدًا بين فاعلية القرارات الإدارية وإدارة الأزمات، وأن لممارسة أبعاد فاعلية القرارات الإدارية أثرًا في تحسين إدارة الأزمات في المؤسسة العامة للكهرباء.
الكلمات المفتاحية: فاعلية القرارات الإدارية، إدارة الأزمات، المؤسسة العامة للكهرباء
The effectiveness of administrative decisions and their impact on crisis management at the General Electricity Corporation in Yemen
Researcher
Abdul Khaleq Tawwaf- Amran University- abdtwaf@hotmail.com
Akram Mohammed Alarshani - Business Administration Center - Sana'a University - a.alarshani.cba@su.edu.ye
Abstract
This study aimed to identify the impact of the effectiveness of administrative decisions in crisis management at the Public Electricity Corporation. To achieve the objectives of the study, the quantitative approach was used in both its descriptive and analytical methods. The study population was also selected from the leaders of the General Administration of the Public Electricity Corporation who hold the following administrative positions (General Director - Deputy Director General - Director of Administration) which is a sum of (154) managers. As a result of  the small size of the study population, a comprehensive survey method was used, and a questionnaire was used as a main tool for collecting data. However only (107) questionnaires were collected back, representing (70%) of the total study population. The data was analyzed using appropriate statistical methods within the SPSS program.
     The study concluded a set of results, the most important of which are: The level of crisis management and the level of effectiveness of administrative decisions in the General Electricity Corporation are low. In addition to, there is  a very strong direct relationship between the effectiveness of administrative decisions and crisis management, and that practicing the dimensions of the effectiveness of administrative decisions has an impact on improving crisis management in the General Electricity Corporation. . 
Keywords: effectiveness of administrative decisions, crisis management, General Electricity Corporation.
Novel Schiff Base Ligand and its Three Homotrinuclear Metal Complexes and their Bioactivity
Authors: Mukred Rasel A.
Published: April 2024

A new homotrinuclear metal complexes derived from N-isopentylidine ethylenedimine dithiocarbamate schiff base ligand have been synthesized and characterized using elemental analyses, molar conductivity, spectral (FT-IR and UV–Vis), magnetic susceptibility measurements and MM2 theoretical calculations. The results suggested that the complexes have the general formulae, {M3[(C2H5)2C= En-dtc]2(Cl)2(H2O)2}, where M= Co (II), Ni(II) and Cu(II). IR results suggest that the schiff base ligand acts in a tetradentate attachment. Antibacterial activity assays against Staphylococcus aureus (+) showed that both the dithiocarbamate ligand and schiff base complexes have good activity, while no antibacterial activity was observed against Escherichia coli (-).
Keywords: New schiff base ligand; Homotrinuclear Complexes, Bioactivity.
الملخص
حضرت المعقدات الثلاثية النوى الجديدة للكوبلت (II) و النيكل (II) والنحاس (II) والمشتقة من ليجاند قاعدة شيف الجديدة N-ايزوبنتيلدين ايثلين ثنائي أمين ثنائي ثايوكارباميت و شخصت باستخدام طرق التحليل الدقيق للعناصر و قيم التوصيلية المولارية الكهربائية و أطياف الأشعة تحت الحمراء و الأطياف الإلكترونية و الحساسية المغناطيسية و استخدم برنامج MM2لحساب أطوال الروابط و الزوايا. النتائج تقترح الصيغة العامة للمعقدات {M3[(C2H5)2C=En-dtc)2Cl2(H2O)2]} حيث M= الكوبلت (II) أو النيكل (II) أو النحاس (II). تقترح أطياف الأشعة تحت الحمراء مخلب رباعي السن لليجاند قاعدة شيف. كما اظهرت اختبارات الفعالية البيولوجية النشاط الجيد لكلا من ليجاند ثنائي أمين ثنائي ثايوكارباميت و معقدات قاعدة شيف ضد البكتيريا الموجبة (+) للجرام (Staphylococcus aureus), في حين لم يلاحظ أي نشاط مضاد السالبة (-) للجرام (Escherichia coli).
EFFECT OF BIOINOCULANTS ON SUCKING PESTS AND POD BORER COMPLEX IN URDBEAN
Authors:   National Pulses Research Centre, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Vamban – 622 303, Tamil Nadu, India,, Soundararajan R P , Chitra N ,   National Pulses Research Centre, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Vamban – 622 303, Tamil Nadu, India,
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT Pulse crops are damaged by an array of pest complex and yield reduction due to insect pests is one of the major constraints for low productivity. Use of microbial bioinoculants can substitute the conventional pesticide use in short duration crops like urdbean, mungbean and cowpea. In the present study, the bioinoculants such as Beauveria bassiana and Pseudomonasfluorescens talc formulations (10g/kg seed & 2ml/lit) were tested against whitefly Bemisia tabaci, leaf hopper Empoasca kerri, legume pod borer Maruca vitrata and flea beetle Madurasia obscurella. The damage by M.vitrata, gram pod borer Helicoverpa armigera, blue butterfly Lampides boeticus and pod bugs was also recorded. The results of two year experiments revealed that significant effect was observed in the bioinoculants applied plots on the sucking insects and pod borer complex. The P. fluorescens seed treated plots had lower whitefly population compared to B.bassiana treated plots and untreated check. The foliar application of B.bassiana showed good results on the pod borer complex. The damage by M. vitrata, H. armigera, L. boeticus was low in the harvested pods as against the untreated control. The damage by pod bugs was also low in the B.bassiana applied plants. The yield in different treatments was recorded and the highest yield was recorded in chemical treated plots followed by bioinoculants treated plots.
STUDIES ON RELATIVE TOXICITY OF BIOPESTICIDES TO HELICOVERPA ARMIGERA (HUBNER) AND MARUCA VITRATA (GEYER) ON PIGEONPEA (CAJANUS CAJAN L.)
Authors:   Regional Agricultural Research Station, Lam, Guntur – 522 034, Andhra Pradesh, India. Phone: 0863 2524017 Ext. 204 (Off), Fax: 0863 2524245, Sreekanth M , Seshamahalakshmi M ,   Regional Agricultural Research Station, Lam, Guntur – 522 034, Andhra Pradesh, India. Phone: 0863 2524017 Ext. 204 (Off), Fax: 0863 2524245
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT An experiment conducted during Kharif, 2010 to evaluate the efficacy of different biopesticides against gram pod borer Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) and legume pod borer, Maruca vitrata (Geyer) on pigeon pea revealed that there is no significant difference between the treatments against pod damage due to gram pod borer, H. armigera since the population and thereby pod damage was very low during the season. The untreated check has recorded only 1.63% pod damage due to Helicoverpa. The per cent inflorescence damage due to legume pod borer was lowest in spinosad 45% SC @ 73 g a.i/ha (4.74%), followed by Bacillus thuringiensis-1 @ 1.5 kg/ha (10.52%) and Beauveria bassiana SC formulation @ 300mg/Lt (14.15%) with 80.9, 57.6 and 42.9 per cent reduction over control respectively as against control (24.79%). The pod damage due to Maruca was the lowest in spinosad (17.38%), followed by Bt.-1 (27.57%) and B. bassiana SC formulation @ 300 mg/lt (33.82%) as against control (45.84%) with 62.1, 39.9 and 26.2 per cent reduction over control respectively. The highest grain yield was recorded in spinosad 45% SC @ 73 g.i/ha treated plots (831.0 kg/ha), followed by Bt.1 @ 1.5 kg/ha (743.1 kg/ha) and B. bassiana SC formulation @ 300mg/Lt (694.4 kg/ha) with 104.0, 82.4 and 70.5 per cent increase over control respectively as against the minimum yield of 407.4 kg/ha in the untreated check.
Pengaruh Konsumsi Fast Food Terhadap Kejadian Obesitas Pada Tenaga Medis
Authors: Nurhidayah Tiasya Sanas  , Zulfitrawati Zulfitrawati  , Jeni Dianiati
Published: April 2024

Increasing prosperity, technological advances and westernization can result in changes in lifestyle and eating patterns in society, especially medical personnel who are at the forefront of maintaining public health. However, ironically, they themselves are faced with a health risk that is no less serious, namely obesity. One of the factors that can influence obesity/overweight is the availability of cheap, fast but unhealthy food, one of which is fast food. Fast food consumption is increasing among medical personnel because this type of food tends to be easy to obtain, tastes delicious, and is served quickly. The nutritional content of food is no longer a consideration for medical personnel. The aim of this research is to determine the effect of fast food consumption on obesity in medical personnel. This type of research uses quantitative descriptive research methods with a cross sectional research design. The results of this study show that there is a direct influence of fast food consumption on the incidence of obesity (9.45%, T statistic 4.06%, α 5%). The conclusion is that excessive consumption of fast food can increase the risk of obesity in medical personnel. Efforts to prevent and control obesity need to be carried out comprehensively to maintain the health of medical personnel and improve the quality of health services.
The Relationship between Scout Extracurriculars and Discipline of Class V Students at State Elementary School 161 Pekanbaru
Authors: Sari Risna , Ramadan Zaka Hadikusuma
Published: April 2024

Discipline is an attitude that requires a person to be responsible for their actions, obey rules and respect time. Awareness of enforcing discipline can be trained with positive activities held by schools through extracurricular scout skills. The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between scout extracurricular activities and the discipline of class V students at State Elementary School 161 Pekanbaru. This research uses a quantitative type of research. The data collection technique used was a questionnaire given by 62 respondents containing 17 scout extracurricular statements and 24 student disciplinary statements which would be answered by students in class V of SDN 161 Pekanbaru. Determining the sample in this study used a total sampling technique because all members of the population were used as samples in this study. The research results show that there is a positive and significant relationship between scout extracurricular activities and student discipline. The correlation coefficient obtained is 0.501, which means the calculated r obtained is greater than the r table which has been determined at a significance level of 5% with a calculated r calculated of 0.501 0.250, this means r calculated r table which means Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. Based on these results, it can be concluded that there is a relationship between scout extracurricular activities and the discipline of class V students at State Elementary School 161 Pekanbaru.
Application of the RADEC Learning Model through the Experimental Method on Students' Critical Thinking Ability in Natural Science Learning Animal Movement Organ Material Class V SDN 13 Singkawang
Authors: Afriani Rindi , Triani Susan Neni , Utama Erdi Guna
Published: April 2024

This research aims to: 1) To describe the differences between the RADEC learning model through the experimental method on the critical thinking abilities of students who study with the RADEC learning model and classes that use direct learning in class V science learning at SDN 13 Singkawang; 2) To describe the implementation of the RADEC learning model through the experimental method on the critical thinking abilities of class V students at SDN 13 Singkawang in science learning; 3) To describe students' responses to the RADEC learning model through experimental methods on students' critical thinking abilities. This research is a quantitative experimental research. This research method is a quasi experimental design, with a post-test only control group design. The population of this study was all fifth grade students, totaling 50 students. Samples were taken using probability sampling techniques with saturated sampling. Data collection techniques use test and non-test techniques. The test instrument is a critical thinking ability question sheet in the form of an essay. Meanwhile, non-tests are in the form of model implementation observation sheets and student response questionnaire sheets. The data analysis technique used was a two-sample t test. The results of the research, 1) show that tcount = 3.844 ttable = 2.010, which means that there is a significant difference in the results of students' critical thinking ability tests between students who applied the RADEC model through the experimental method and students who used the direct learning model. 2) The results of the model implementation analysis show a percentage of 90.5%, very good criteria and 3) the results of the analysis of student response questionnaires show a percentage of 75% good criteria, which means that learning using the RADEC learning model through the experimental method in science learning has an effect on critical thinking skills. students' science, so that students respond well to learning activities. So it can be concluded that the RADEC learning model during the learning process makes an impression, attracts students' attention, and provides a new learning atmosphere