bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Stalking and Relationship Satisfaction among Partners
Authors: Kanwal Farah , Iqbal Sadia , Javed Asma
Published: September 2023

The goal of the current study, which included gender as a moderator, was to assess the effect of Facebook stalking on romantic partners' satisfaction with their relationships. Online A-priori statistics were used to justify the sample (Soper, 2018). Purposive sampling was used to select 320 university students from Punjab, Pakistan's four public and private universities (University of Central Punjab, Bahauddin Zakariya University, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur and Rahim Yar Khan Campuses). The Relationship Assessment Scale created by Hendrick et al. (1998) and the Cyber-Obsessional Pursuit Scale created by Spitzberg and Cupach (1999) were both used to gather the data. To analyze the data, SPSS (24.0) was used.
Migrancy and Liminal Identities: A Bhabha's Perspective on We Are All Birds of Uganda by Hafsa Zayyan
Authors: Ismail Azra , Ijaz Quratulain , Ali Sajid
Published: September 2023

This qualitative study examines Zayyan’s novel, We Are All Birds of Uganda (2021), through the postcolonial critique using Bhabha’s concept of liminality, particularly viewing the diasporic identity of South Asian Muslims in Uganda. The study employs the method of textual analysis for the interpretation of the text. The critical analysis further emphasizes the varied immigrants’ experiences, their voluntary and involuntary migrations, and their struggle for identity in the host land. Voluntary migration has depicted present-day London, and in-voluntary migration has been represented as forcible migration or expulsion of South Asians, particularly Muslims from Uganda. The story reconciles the old and new identities through the representation of a split timeframe. The findings of the study reveal the major characters’ fractured and volatile identities that become harmonious after the acceptance of various aspects of identity, and their hybrid identities become liminal. The study further reveals that despite the challenges, individuals with multi-generational diasporic identities have the potential to bring a unique perspective and rich cultural heritage to the communities they belong to. By embracing and celebrating their diverse identities, they can contribute to a more inclusive and multicultural world.
Efficacy of passive ultrasonic activation and photon-initiated photoacoustic streaming on apical extruded debris of different rotary systems in curved canals
Authors: Akman Melek , Bozkurt Durmuş Alperen , Zogheib Carla
Published: September 2023

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of photon-initiated photoacoustic streaming (PIPS) and ultrasonic activator Ultra X (UX) on the extrusion of debris using the One Curve (OC) rotary system and the Reciproc Blue (RB) system in curved canals.
Methodology: Ninety extracted mandibular first molar teeth were divided into six groups (n = 15), Group (1): OC with PIPS, (2) OC with UX, (3) OC with conventional needle irrigation (CNI), (4) RB with PIPS, (5) RB with UX, and (6) RB with CNI. The irrigation activation methods were used in the final irrigation with 2.5 cc of distilled water. The apically protruded debris was collected into pre-weighed Eppendorf tubes. By deducting the tube's initial weight from the final weight, the weight of dry protruded debris was calculated. Two-way ANOVA test was used to analyze the results statistically.
Results: A significant difference was found among all groups (p < 0.05). No statistically significant difference was found among the instrumentation systems, regardless of the irrigation technique employed (p > 0.05).  The statistically significant difference was found among the PIPS, UX, and CNI irrigation systems, regardless of the rotary systems (p < 0.05). CNI caused significantly less debris extrusion than the UX ultrasonic irrigation activation systems.
Conclusion: The UX irrigation activation system caused the highest amount of debris extrusion in curved canals. PIPS can be preferred to ultrasonic devices as irrigation activation systems.
 
How to cite this article:
Akman M, Bozkurt DA, Zogheib C. Efficacy of passive ultrasonic activation and photon-initiated photoacoustic streaming on apical extruded debris of different rotary systems in curved canals. Int Dent Res 2023;13(1):13-18. https://doi.org/10.5577/idr.2023.vol13.no1.3
 
Linguistic Revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.
Evaluation of consultation contents directed from a university training and research hospital to an oral and maxillofacial surgery clinic
Authors: Çolak Sefa , Demirsoy Mustafa Sami , Erdil Aras , Keldal Göksal , Altan Ahmet , Akbulut Nihat
Published: September 2023

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the conditions and indications in which a research and training hospital directs outpatient and inpatient consultations to an oral and maxillofacial surgery clinic and to evaluate the expectations of physicians in the treatment and management of various conditions.
Methodology: The outpatient and inpatient consultations directed from Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University’s clinics and internal and surgical medical sciences services to the same institution’s Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic between January 2013 and January 2022 were included. The patient characteristics, the aims of and responses to the consultations, and the applied interventions were recorded and classified. The quantitative data were analyzed with a t-test, and the classified data were analyzed with cross-tables and chi-square tests. P values below 0.05 were considered significant.
Results: The medical records and consultation notes of 178 patients (92 males, 86 females) were evaluated. Of the consultations referred, 97 were requested from Forensic Medicine, 23 from Oncology, 11 from Neonatology, 8 from Otorhinolaryngology, 6 from Orthopedics, 6 from Neurology and Neurosurgery, 5 from Pediatrics, 4 from Emergency Medicine, and 18 from other departments. When the contents of the consultation were examined, it was observed that most of them were requested for age determination, post-assault examination, and dental abscesses.
Conclusion: The present study indicates that an oral and maxillofacial surgery clinic is in close interaction with many medical branches and disciplines, especially forensic medicine, oncology, otorhinolaryngology, and neonatology.
 
How to cite this article:
Çolak S, Demirsoy MS, Erdil A, Keldal G, Altan A, Akbulut N. Evaluation of consultation contents directed from a university training and research hospital to an oral and maxillofacial surgery clinic. Int Dent Res 2023;13(1):35-43. https://doi.org/10.5577/idr.2023.vol13.no1.6
 
Linguistic Revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.
Values-Based Leadership: Developing and Using Core Leadership Values
Authors: Hills Laura
Published: September 2023

As healthcare organizations continue to evolve, their administrators, leaders, and managers will find themselves tackling new and unprecedented ethical dilemmas. A values-based approach to leadership can help guide them through these uncharted waters. It can also foster shared values among employees that will guide their behaviors and help them to make the best decisions possible. This article defines what it means to be a values-based leader and describes the benefits and challenges of this relatively young style of leadership. It describes how healthcare leaders can identify and articulate their organizations’ values and offers them three hands-on exercises to involve employees in the process. This article then provides how-to suggestions for writing an effective core values statement and explores ways that leaders can introduce and implement values-based leadership. Finally, this article provides examples of seven inspiring core values statements from healthcare organizations.
Flutuação populacional de Glycaspis brimblecombei mais em híbridos de Eucalyptus camaldulensis x E. grandis na região Sul do Brasil
Authors: Barcik Lucas Zappia , De Camargo Mariane Bueno , Garrett Alexandre Techy de Almeida , Garcia Flávio Augusto de Oliveira , Ukan Daniele
Published: September 2023

Os reflorestamentos com espécies do gênero Eucalyptus tem grande importância econômica no Brasil, sendo que a sua produção vem crescendo ao longo dos anos, aumentando a preocupação com os problemas fitossanitários. Um dos mais preocupantes é um inseto-praga originário da Austrália, o Glycaspis brimblecombei Moore 1964 (Hemiptera:Aphalaridae), seus danos são causados pela sua forma de alimentação e sua preferência por espécies do gênero eucalipto. Este trabalho teve o objetivo de avaliar a flutuação populacional do inseto-praga e do seu principal inimigo natural o Psyllaephagus bliteus Riek 1962 (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) em um reflorestamento comercial de eucalipto, com o híbrido E. camaldulensis x grandis ao longo de 2 anos. Avaliamos e discutimos suas flutuações e suas relações com variáveis meteorológicas da região, assim como usamos a correlação de Spearman para inferir e discutir sobre as variáveis que possam ser fatores chaves nas flutuações. A precipitação e a temperatura são as variáveis meteorológicas que podem influenciar na flutuação da população do G. brimblecombei e a temperatura pode ter forte influência na abundância do P. bliteus. Concluímos que a precipitação é um fator limitante para a população de G. brimblemcombei e que a região possui faixas ótimas de desenvolvimento. A temperatura é um fator limitante para a população de P. bliteus e que as duas populações possuem uma relação de dependência.
Da anulabilidade das cessões de créditos rurais: estudo de caso em relacao as instituições financeiras que não oferecem tratamento isonômico para os devedores do agronegócio
Authors: Netto Moacyr Ribeiro da Silva , Ferreira Rildo Mourão
Published: September 2023

A pesquisa visa compreender a validade de cessões de créditos rurais que estejam sendo executados judicialmente por instituições financeiras para terceiros não envolvidos na lide. Pretende-se investigar especialmente os casos nos quais a parte executada manifesta interesse em acordo para adimplir a dívida e que o exequente não oferece a possibilidade de pagamento com desconto e posteriormente realiza a cessão à investidores do mercado financeiro por um preço muito inferior. O estudo justifica-se pela constatação de que investidores têm adquirido dívidas de produtores rurais por valores irrisórios, com vistas à obtenção de imóveis rurais por eles empenhados, sem lhes garantir o direito de quitar a dívida em patrimônio e em igualdade de condições. O objetivo geral destina-se a investigar o abuso de direito dos bancos públicos, que dispondo de capital público considerável, deixam de oferecer os melhores descontos aos devedores primitivos para, injustamente ofertá-los aos investidores do mercado secundário. Os objetivos específicos são: analisar, se, existe direito de preferência para que o devedor do agronegócio pague seu débito, pelo mesmo valor ofertado pelos investidores; verificar as diretrizes para venda de ativos rurais pelas instituições financeiras; e se há possibilidade de anulação das cessões de créditos rurais realizadas sem uma tentativa de acordo com a parte executada. Metodologia de pesquisa: a pesquisa se desenvolveu utilizando uma abordagem mista entre a pesquisa bibliográfica exploratória e o estudo de caso. O caso concreto analisado demonstra que o produtor endividado possuía interesse de remir seus débitos, desde que tivesse acesso às mesmas condições oferecidas aos investidores. Ainda analisando o caso concreto é possível identificar que há possibilidade de anulação das cessões de créditos rurais por instituições financeiras que não tenham oferecido os mesmos descontos concedidos a investidores.
Funções de afilamento não segmentadas para povoamento de Tectona grandis L.f. no município de Glória D’Oeste, Mato Grosso – Brasil
Authors: Da Rosa Gideon Danni , Drescher Ronaldo , Alonso Danilo , Favalessa Cyro Matheus Cometti , Lanssanova Luciano Rodrigo , Da Silva Sandra Susi Alves , Cruz Evanil Almeida
Published: September 2023

O presente trabalho foi executado em um povoamento de Tectona grandis L.f. localizado no município de Glória D’Oeste, estado de Mato Grosso. O objetivo do trabalho é comparar a acuracidade das estimativas dos diâmetros para o conjunto total dos dados, com controle das classes de idade e comparar volumes parciais em diferentes alturas. Com isso, foi realizado o abate de 16 árvores através do método destrutivoe realizada análise de tronco completa retirando-se discos a 0,1 m, 0,70 m, 1,30 m e a partir deste ponto em seções de 1,0 m, até a altura em que o diâmetro do fuste fosse igual a 5,0 cm. Destes discos foi feito uma análise para obtenção dos diâmetros e incrementos de cada respectivo ano de vida de cada árvore. Os modelos de afilamento avaliados foram: Kozak, Prodan e Quinto Grau. A análise estatística foi realizada a partir do coeficiente de determinação ajustado (R2ajust), erro padrão da estimativa (Syx %) e análise gráfica dos resíduos.  O modelo que gerou a melhor equação foi o do quinto grau com coeficiente de determinação ajustado de 0,97, e erro padrão percentual de 9%.
Análise fitossociologia e valor de importância em carbono de áreas em restauração florestal na Serra da Mantiqueira, Minas Gerais, Brasil
Authors: Rocha Marcelo Henrique Fernandes de Faria , Martins Sebastião Venâncio , Alves William Victor Lisboa , Fonseca Wesley da Silva , Soares Karina de Jesus
Published: September 2023

A restauração florestal desempenha importante papel na estocagem de carbono atmosférico e mitigação das mudanças climáticas. Nesse sentido, o objetivo deste estudo foi caracterizar a estrutura fitossociológica, quantificar o estoque de carbono e relacionar índices fitossociológicos com o índice Valor de Importância em Carbono (VIC) de quatro áreas em restauração florestal no entorno de Centrais Geradoras Hidrelétricas, na Serra da Mantiqueira, Minas Gerais, Brasil. Foram calculados os parâmetros fitossociológicos, Valor de Importância (IVI), Valor de Importância Volumétrico (VIV) e o VIC. As espécies Inga vera, Senna macranthera, Aegiphila integrifolia e Peltophorum dubium se destacaram no índice de VIC. A ordem de importância das espécies sofre uma alteração em função do índice adotado (IVI, VIV ou VIC). O Valor de Importância em Carbono (VIC) é um índice que associa informações fitossociológicas e estocagem de carbono e assim é uma ferramenta potencial para utilização na seleção de espécies em projetos de restauração florestal com ênfase em estocagem de carbono.
Ciclagem de nutrientes e macrofauna do solo em áreas de caatinga
Authors: Leonardo Francisco de Assis Pereira , Medeiros Neto Pedro Hermógenes , Souto Jacob Silva , Pereira Filho João Valdenor , Souto Patrícia Carneiro , Aves Anarlete Ursulino
Published: September 2023

A ciclagem de nutrientes é parte fundamental na produtividade das florestas, sendo essencial para a regeneração natural de uma área. O presente estudo teve por objetivo avaliar a deposição, acúmulo e decomposição de serapilheira e caracterizar a macrofauna do solo, em vegetação de Caatinga, em diferentes estágios sucessionais. O experimento foi instalado na Fazenda Cachoeira de São Porfírio, em Várzea-PB, em três áreas, caracterizadas como: estágio inicial, médio e avançado de regeneração natural. Para a coleta de serapilheira depositada, foram distribuídos aleatoriamente 24 coletores de 1,0m x 1,0m em cada área. As coletas foram realizadas mensalmente durante o período de 12 meses. A serapilheira acumulada no solo foi estimada em coletas trimestrais, sendo coletadas 09 amostras em cada área experimental, no qual se utilizou uma moldura de metal vazada de 0,5 m x 0,5 m, lançada aleatoriamente nas áreas. Para a avaliação da decomposição foram dispostas, em cada área experimental, 42 sacolas de náilon, na superfície do solo de maneira aleatória para avaliar a decomposição. O aporte de serapilheira aumenta com o avanço do estágio sucessional. Nos meses que sucedem o período chuvoso, ocorre maior produção de serapilheira, independente da área sucessional. A decomposição da serapilheira apresentou coeficiente de decomposição (K) inferior a 1. A classe da macrofauna mais abundante nos períodos seco e chuvoso foi a Hymenoptera e Coleoptera, respectivamente.
IMAGEM AMBIENTAL DAS EMPRESAS
Authors: Rodrigues Fernando Altino Medeiros , De Souza Marcelo Augusto Vieira , Sousa Zilacleide da Silva , Lacerda Dilma dos Santos
Published: September 2023

O artigo aborda a imagem ambiental das empresas, em especial, do seguimento industrial. A importância para as empresas de alcançar uma boa reputação para temas ambientais é explicada e sublinhada. Nesse contexto, as práticas de ESG –Ambientais, Sociais e de Governança – são apresentadas. Reforçam-se os aspectos relevantes que podem contribuir para que as empresas tenham uma boa reputação no que se refere as questões de sustentabilidade.
Volunteer or Forced: A Portrait of Sustainability Report in Indonesia
Authors: Alimbudiono Ria Sandra , Kamallan Marseilla Puteri , Sawitri Ni Made , Titalia Vina , Dewi Grace Citra
Published: September 2023

Objective: This study aimed to explore the company's seriousness in preparing a sustainability report. The assessment of the indicators' suitability used the guidance of Global Reporting Initiatives and found that the company has tried to fulfill the GRI's Guidance.
 
Method: This study used a qualitative approach to explain sustainability report disclosure and GRI guidance. Thirty-eight companies have been selected from Asia Sustainability Reporting 2018; by using purposive random sampling. There were only three companies chosen as the research subject. Data was collected with document analysis, observation, and depth-interview.
 
Results: This study showed that the award obtained by companies becomes one of the additional motivations related to the level of disclosure suitability. It was related to the seriousness of preparing the sustainability report that the Government can use as environmental organizations and academics to boost the company to implement the social responsibility and environment that implements the activity. It was helpful for stakeholders to assess the company's environmental and social performance.
 
Conclusions: The seriousness of sustainability reporting corresponds with the level of sustainability reporting against GRI standards and the external auditors who review the reports. By implementing sustainability reporting, stakeholders can more holistically assess a company's performance.
SWOT- и PEST-анализы для проектирования этапов создания сорта
Authors: Николаев Петр Николаевич , Юсова Оксана Александровна
Published: September 2023

Современные реалии требуют пересмотра тенденции значительного импорта сырья сельскохозяйственного производства для обеспечения населения отечественной продукцией. Задачей данного проекта является рассмотрение основных вопросов для успешного создания сортов сельскохозяйственных культур в Западной Сибири. Рассмотрение сильных и слабых сторон проекта, а также анализ внешних факторов проведен с помощью SWOT-анализа, оценка внешней обстановки – PEST-анализом. PEST-анализ показал: положительным политическим фактором развития растениеводческой отрасли оказывается усиление мер по импортозамещению; дополнительный экономический стимул к развитию отрасли – это рост доходов потребителей и, как следствие, увеличение спроса на продукцию, произведенную из местного сырья; косвенное воздействие на успешность проекта оказывает социальный фактор, такой как подготовка молодых специалистов; ускорение технологического прогресса влечет за собой сокращение сроков создания новых сортов и их внедрение в производство. Согласно данным SWOT-анализа, наиболее сильными сторонами ФГБНУ «Омский АНЦ» в реализации программы создания новых сортов является наличие устойчивых деловых связей со стейкхолдерами, квалифицированных кадров, селекционного материала и технологий его возделывания. Таким образом, в проекте создания сорта, кроме селекционеров, должны быть задействованы специалисты различных отраслей и направлений. Определение рисков позволяет заранее спрогнозировать и предотвратить срыв реализации проекта при условии контроля на каждом его этапе. Маркетинговый план, оценка сегментов рынка, а также внутренних и внешних стейкхолдеров позволит успешно внедрить новый сорт на рынок. Основной продукт проекта – продажа лицензии предприятием АПК для выращивания нового сорта; реализация сырья перерабатывающим предприятиям.
Интрацитоплазматическая инъекция спермы крупного рогатого скота (обзор)
Authors: Ткачев Виктор Юрьевич , Зубовa Татьяна Владимировна , Плешков Владимир Александрович
Published: September 2023

Данный обзор посвящен проблеме низкой эффективности интрaцитоплaзмaтической инъекции спермaтозоидов (ИКСИ) у крупного рогатого скота, а также возможным путям ее решения и перспективным направлениям исследований. Рассмотрены особенности применения ИКСИ у крупного рогатого скота, анализируется эффективность данного метода, а также причины неудач и недавние научные разработки
в этой области. Стоит отметить, что ИКСИ представляет собой метод in vitro, при котором один сперматозоид микроинъецируется в цитоплазму созревшего ооцита. Интрaцитоплaзмaтическaя инъекция спермaтозоидов основана нa микроинъекции спермы в созревший ооцит. Хотя у животных эффективность этой процедуры низка у крупного рогатого скота, в основном это происходит из-зa неудачной активации ооцитов после микроинъекции спермы. Повышение эффективности ИКСИ крупного рогатого скота пойдет на пользу животноводству за счет эффективного использования спермы элитных быков-производителей в самом раннем возрасте, a также позволит решить проблему производства сактированных эмбрионов in vitro. ИКСИ является очень надежной и эффективной репродуктивной техникой. Улучшенное оплодотворение сперматозоидами и гаметами различного качества, отсортированными по полу, является преимуществом ИКСИ перед другими репродуктивными методами. Кроме того, использование в переносе генов делает ее более ценной. На сегодняшний день методика ИКСИ мало эффективна у крупного рогатого скота из-за трудностей в деконденсaции ядер спермиев, функционировании центра организации микротрубочек и активации ооцитов. Свой вклад вносят и анатомические особенности бычьей спермы. Однако различные агенты для предварительной обработки спермы и активаторы ооцитов улучшили результат ИКСИ у крупного рогатого скота.
The Salamanca Process as an Embodiment of Dominican Charism Today
Authors:   University of Santo Tomas, Ocampo Leo-Martin Angelo
Published: September 2023

In his letter to the Master of the Dominican Order on the occasion of the 800th Dies Natalis of Saint Dominic, Pope Francis praised the School of Salamanca as being “perhaps the finest expression” of the “unity of truth and charity” that he adverted to as the founding inspiration and formative charism of the Order. This article investigates the experience of the School of Salamanca, how its core dynamic termed as the “Salamanca Process” embodies the charism of the Dominican Order, and the ongoing attempt to recover it as a model for the life and mission of Dominicans today as expressed in official documents of the Order, especially in recent General Chapters.
Inhibitory effect of cilostazol on intimal hyperplasia and smooth muscle cell proliferation in a rabbit carotid artery anastomosis model
Authors: Karagöz Uğur
Published: September 2023

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the effect of cilostazol on intimal hyperplasia and smooth muscle cell proliferation in a rabbit carotid artery anastomosis model. Materials and methods: A total of 16 New Zealand male rabbits weighing 2 to 3 kg were used in this study. The rabbits were divided into two groups with eight in each group as Group A and Group B. A vertical neck incision was made in an appropriate position for all group rabbits and the right carotid artery was dissected. The same artery was transected and anastomosis using 8/0 polypropylene was performed with a continuous anastomosis technique. Group A was assigned as the control group and no medication was given. Cilostazol was administrated to Group B at a dose of 25 mg/kg twice a day per oral for 21 days. At the end of Day 21, the anastomosis segments of the right carotid artery and contralateral carotid artery of all rabbits were sent to the histology laboratory for analysis. The lumen diameter, lumen area, intimal area, medial area, and intima/media area ratio were estimated. Results: In the serial sections, the mean lumen diameter of Group B was found to be significantly higher than Group A (p=0.001). The lumen area of Group B was significantly higher than Group A (p=0.001). The section series were evaluated and the area of the intima of Group B was significantly lower than Group A (p=0.001). The medial area of Group B was significantly larger than Group A (p=0.001). The intima/media area ratio was significantly higher in Group A (p=0.001). Conclusion: Cilostazol may be useful for preventing intimal hyperplasia and smooth muscle cell proliferation after vascular surgery.
Benzimidazole resistance in gastrointestinal nematodes of small ruminants of Uttarakhand
Authors: RIALCH AJAYTA , VATSYA STUTI , KUMAR RAJEEV RANJAN
Published: September 2023

The status of benzimidazole (BZ) resistance in gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) was studied in a total of four flocks of sheep namely UTs1, UTs2, UTs3 (Uttarkashi district) and Bs1 (Bageshwar district) and four goat flocks namely UTg1, UTg2, (Uttarkashi district) and Bg1 (Bageshwar district) and Ug1 (U.S. Nagar district) of Uttarakhand state using egg hatch assay (EHA) and larval development assay (LDA). EHA detected resistance in two out of eight flocks (UTs3 and Ug1). Arithmetic mean and range of ED50 value of susceptible group was found to be 0.043μg/ml and 0.020-0.063μg/ml, respectively, and the same for resistant group were found to be 0.121μg/ml and 0.102-0.141μg/ml, respectively. The arithmetic mean and range of ED99 value of susceptible group was recorded as 0.295μg/ml and 0.170-0.500μg/ml, respectively, and that of resistant group was observed to be 2.970μg/ml and 1.794-4.146μg/ml, respectively. The arithmetic mean and range of LC50 value of susceptible group was found 0.003μg/ml and 0.002-0.003μg/ml, respectively, and those of resistant group was found 0.0150μg/ml and 0.010- 0.011μg/ml, respectively. While the arithmetic mean and range of LC99 value of susceptible group was found to be 0.010μg/ml and 0.007-0.011μg/ml, respectively and those of resistant group was observed to be 0.784μg/ml and 0.409-1.159μg/ml, respectively. Pooled coproculture examination revealed the presence of predominantly Haemonchus contortus, followed by Trichostrongylus spp., Oesophagostomum and Strongyloides, while infective larvae that survived in wells having higher concentrations of Thiabendazole were all Haemonchus with few Trichostrongylus. BZ resistance has not been reported earlier against Trichostrongylus spp. from Uttarakhand. For effective management of GIN in small ruminants, evaluation of efficacy of anthelmintics is important to regularly monitor anthelmintic resistance. The baseline information thus generated will enable timely management of benzimidazoles resistance in GIN.
Production and reproduction performances of Diara buffaloes in the Gangetic basin of Bihar
Authors: CHANDRAN P C , PANDIAN S JEGAVEERA , DEY A , KAMAL REENA , KUMARI RAJNI
Published: September 2023

Morphometric and body weight traits studied in the present investigation indicate that Diara buffaloes are medium-sized animals with prominent forehead and loosely curved horns. They are smaller than the heavy-sized breeds like Murrah, Jaffarabadi and Nili-Ravi. The height, length and girth of female Diara buffaloes were 94.96±0.58 cm, 92.96±0.49 cm and 115.93±0.81 cm up to 1 year of age and 133.60±0.69 cm, 138.36±0.74 cm and 200.79±0.95 cm above 7 years of age, respectively. Estimated adult body weights of Diara buffaloes pooled over ages were found to be 494.99±27.15 kg in males and 483.21±3.58 kg in females. Diara buffaloes are good milkers with an average per day milk production was found to be 7.8 litre and peak yield reached up to 10.5 litre per day. Diara population remains so far largely untouched and breed improvement programmes, probably involving selective breeding, could be undertaken to further enhance the genetic potential of these buffaloes.
Selecting appropriate nonlinear growth models using Bootstrap technique
Authors: DAS SINGH N MOHAN , PAUL A K , PAUL RANJIT KUMAR
Published: September 2023

Growth is an important phase in the life of animals which influences the different forms of production such as milk, meat etc. The relationship between body weight and age is important particularly in meat producing animals. Many works have already been done for fitting of non linear growth models and choosing best model to describe growth pattern. In the present study, attention is given to the study of statistical properties of goodness of fit criteria for selecting best model to describe the growth pattern by using bootstrap technique. The distributions of the goodness of fit criteria R2 (determination coefficient), RMSE (root mean square error) and ARR (absolute reduction ratio) are found to be non-normal. Based on these statistical measures the best model is selected to describe growth pattern in given body weight data of goat. On comparison of 3 nonlinear growth models, viz. Logistic, Gompertz and Von bertalanffy model, the third one was found to be the best model.
Effect of micro-sprinkler system on input use efficiency, labour cost and economic viability in tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) seedling production
Authors: RAO B KRISHNA , CHANDRASEKARARAO C , ANURADHA M , PANDE V C
Published: September 2023

To improve the water and nutrient use efficiency and also to reduce the labour cost in tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) nursery raising, experiment on micro sprinklers for tobacco nurseries was conducted at CTRI Nursery block, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh during 2007 and 2008. From the results of the experiment, it is concluded that the optimum spacing between laterals is 2.5-3.0 m and the spacing between micro sprinklers is 2.5–3.0 m and for this spacing 4 sprinklers are required for irrigating two tobacco nursery beds. The micro sprinkler system saves 24% and 35% of irrigation water at nursery bed level and at total system level respectively in comparison to rose can watering system. Micro sprinklers increases the N, P, K concentrations of the total plant to an extent of 14%, 10%, 11% and uptake per unit area to an extent of 50%, 45%, 47% respectively over the rose can watering. Micro sprinklers increases the weight, height, root volume and number of transplantable seedlings by 19%, 16%, 31%, 18% respectively over the rose can watering. Installing micro sprinkler irrigation system saves an amount of ` 60 000/ha towards labour. Micro sprinkler system is an economically viable alternate to rose can watering and gives net present worth of ₹ 94 265/ha/year with a benefit cost ratio of 2.37 at 2011 prices.
Effect of plant growth promoting bio-agents (Bacillus sp) on the production of potato (Solanum tuberosum) mini-tubers in north-western Himalaya
Authors: SHARMA ASHWANI KUMAR , VENKATASALAM E P , KUMAR VINOD
Published: September 2023

Two plant growth promoting bio-agents, viz. Bacillus cereus (B4) and Bacillus subtilis (B5) were evaluated for production of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.), mini-tubers from micro-plants two potato cultivars, viz. Kufri Giriraj and Kufri Kanchan (red skin tubers) under polyhouse conditions during the autumn (off) seasons of 2008 and 2009. Treatment of micro-plants with both the bio-agents (B4 and B5) proved significantly effective in improving the per cent ground cover, height of plants as well as haulms weight/plant in both the potato cultivars over control. However, no significant effect of these bio-agents was observed on establishment of micro-plants as well as on the number of shoots and compound leaves per plant. B4 bio-agent was found significantly superior in improving the ground cover and haulms weight/plant over B5. Number and yield of mini-tubers/m2 varied significantly between the cultivars and were significantly better with both the bio-agents over control.
Influence of environment on growth and bulbing of onion (Allium cepa) under Gangetic alluvial plains of West Bengal
Authors: KARAK C , HAZRA P
Published: September 2023

The study was set up to investigate the influence of environment on the growth and bulbing of 14 varieties/ cultivars of onion under sub-tropical humid climatic condition of Gangetic alluvial plain of West Bengal. Bulbing in all the 14 varieties/cultivars at 11 hour photoperiod suggested that all the materials could be referred to as tropical and short day varieties/cultivars. Planting of 45 days old seedlings of the selected varieties like, Agrifound Dark Red, Baswant 780, Phule Safed and N-53 in the first week of October and harvesting the bulbs during last week of February has been found to be the best option for growing Early-Rabi onion having the projected bulb yield potential of 49-50 tonnes/ha in the agro-climatic condition of West Bengal with average day/night temperature of 21 to 22°C coupled with rainless condition and just above 11 hour photoperiod.
Effect of fertilizer treatments on jute (Chorchorus olitorius), microbial dynamics in its rhizosphere and residual fertility status of soil
Authors: MAJUMDAR B , SAHA A R , GHORAI A K , SARKAR S K , CHOWDHURY H , KUNDU D K , MAHAPATRA B S
Published: September 2023

The effect of various fertilizer treatments on jute (Corchorus olitorius) and their residual effect on soil fertility along with the microbial dynamics in jute rhizosphere were studied during 2008-11. Application of recommended dose of fertilizer (100 % NPK) was sufficient for jute fibre yield while nutrient uptake was significantly higher with 150% NPK but at par only with 100% NPK + 10 tonnes FYM/ha when N and P are considered. The population of beneficial microbes and enzymatic activities, viz. dehydrogenase, urease, fluorescein diacetate hydrolyzing activity, acid and alkaline phosphatase in jute rhizosphere after 60 days of sowing were significantly higher with 100% NPK + 10 tonnes FYM/ha over all treatments including 100 and 150% NPK. The soil microbial biomass carbon and basal soil respiration rate in jute rhizosphere followed the same trend as that of enzyme activities. There was build up of residual soil fertility after three years in all the treatments except control and 50% NPK compared to initial status and the application of 100% NPK with 10 tonnes FYM/ha helped in higher residual status of organic carbon, available N, P and K in soil. Integration of recommended dose of fertilizer with 10 tonnes FYM/ha proved to be the best possible option for sustainable jute fibre production and maintenance of soil microbial health and fertility status.
Performance of edible cactus (Opuntiaficus-indica) in saline environments
Authors: GAJENDER GAJENDER , SINGH GURBACHAN , DAGAR J C , LAL KHAJANCHI , YADAV R K
Published: September 2023

Edible cactus [Opuntiaficus-indica (L.) Mill.] has been used as fruit, vegetable, forage and wide range of commercial purposes in arid regions. It has high efficiency to produce biomass per unit water use due to specialized photosynthetic mechanism. Owing to its tolerance to low input and adverse conditions, it has ample scope for introduction and cultivation in arid and saline parts of world. A field experiment was conducted to standardise planting techniques and irrigation requirements of cactus at Hisar (Haryana) during 2008-2010. Cactus clones 1270, 1271, 1280 and 1287 were planted on ridges, flat beds and furrows with no irrigation, irrigations at one month and two months interval using saline ground water. Raised bed plantations resulted in better survival and plant height. The survival was higher without irrigation but the plant height was higher with monthly irrigation. Clone 1270 sprouted earliest and highest survival was recorded in clone 1271. To assess salinity and alkalinity tolerance, clone 1280, was planted at Karnal. Three soil salinity (ECe) levels and four pH levels were maintained along with no fertilizer, NPK and FYM. This clone was found to tolerate moderate salinity (52 mM) but sensitive to pH and had negligible growth at pH 9.8. Application of NPK and FYM helped in mitigating the effects of salt stress. Raised bed planting was advantageous and once established, Opuntia can sustain saline groundwater irrigation for optimum growth and production.
An E-learning component for agriculture graduates/post graduates
Authors: SUPRIYA P , YADAV V K , SINDHU ANIL KUMAR , JESUDASSAN VIJAY
Published: September 2023

The agricultural education system has undergone several changes in India from past few decades. There are different courses at graduate and postgraduate level for imparting training to the agriculture students to improve agriculture and allied sectors in our country. An e-learning course has been developed, to make the freshly passed agriculture students and agri business field assistants suitable for agri business industries. This study was conducted in Ikisan Limited, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh during 2009 and 2010. To develop the course, surveys were conducted with agriculture students and individuals at managerial level in agri business industries. The gaps that exist between knowledge/skills/attitudes for agriculture students and agri business industries were analyzed. The courses were selected based on gap analysis to assist the students in structuring their career. The content for the courses were obtained from various sources, made into IMS content package using eXe editor and were uploaded in Moodle which is a Learning Management System. The users can access the course online according to their convenience from any place. This module is useful and provides flexibility to working professionals and students who may not attend class room teaching.
Application of lime pelletted Rhizobium culture for increasing the yield of blackgram (Vigna mungo) in the constrained acidic soils of West Bengal
Authors: DAS INDRANIL , SAHU NARAYAN CHANDRA , ROY SUBRATA KR
Published: September 2023

A study was conducted in the Instructional farm of Dakshin Dinajpur Krishi Vigyan Kendra (on-station trial) as well as in the framers’ field (on farm testing) to study the productivity enhancement of Vigna mungo L. in the selected acidic soils of West Bengal. Proper NPK application along with lime pelleted seed treatment with Rhizobium increased the yield by 34.5% over farmers’ practice while addition of lime in soil increased 30% additional yield. In OST and OFT significant productivity increase (94.6% and 64% respectively) in blackgram was achieved through the application of lime, balanced fertilization, Rhizobium seed treatment while best economic returns were obtained through lime pelleted Rhizobium seed treatment in blackgram compared to least management practices.
Ketebalan Lapisan Sedimen Molasa Sulawesi Daerah Labokeo, Konawe Selatan Berdasarkan Penampang Electrical Resistivity Tomography
Authors: Rubaiyn Al , Ngkoimani La Ode
Published: September 2023

Desa Labokeo merupakan area yang keseluruhan ditutupi oleh sedimen Molasa Sulawesi. Adanya aktifitas penambangan nikel yang mengindikasikan bahwa terdapat endapan nikel laterit di bawah Molasa Sulawesi di Desa Laboke. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengestimasi ketebalan lapisan sedimen Molasa Sulawesi berdasarkan citra bawah permukaan Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) dekat lokasi penambangan nikel di Desa Labokeo. Metode ERT adalah metode pengukuran resistivitas di permukaan tanah dengan menggunakan banyak elektroda, agar diperoleh variasi distribusi resistivitas bawah permukaan secara lateral dan vertikal, sehingga didapatkan citra bawah permukaan. Akuisisi data ERT menggunakan konfigurasi dipole-dipole. Inversi data ERT menggunakan perangkat lunak Res2Dinv. Berdasarkan penampang inversi ERT diperoleh bahwa nilai resistivitas perlapisan sedimen di lokasi yaitu resistivitas batupasir > 250 Ohm.m dengan ketebalan 5-29 meter, dan resistivitas batulempung-lanau 10,4 – 100 Ohm.m dengan ketebalan hingga 60-90 meter. Batuan ini merupakan batuan sedimen Formasi Langkowala dengan ketebalan hingga 120 meter yang terdiri atas lapisan batupasir yang menindih lapisan batulempung-lanau
Incidence of brachial plexus injury after cardiac surgery: a retrospective study
Authors: Heirbaut J , Gutermann H , Fret T
Published: September 2023

Background: Brachial plexopathy is a rare but debilitating injury associated with cardiac surgery. The reported incidence varies widely. Several risk factors have been described, including both patient and surgical factors.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to (1) investigate the incidence of brachial plexus injury in cardiac surgery in a three-year period in our hospital, (2) give an overview of risk factors and possible mechanisms of brachial plexopathy, and (3) consider the legal ramifications of these injuries.

Design and setting: single centre retrospective study

Methods: Data were collected retrospectively from all patients undergoing cardiac surgery in a major hospital in a three-year year period (N = 1305). Hospital records were screened for patients who underwent an electromyography after their surgery. Those cases were further investigated for brachial plexus injury. Patient characteristics and data applying to known risk factors for peroperative nerve injury were obtained.

Results: Brachial plexus injury was observed in 7 out of 1305 patients (0.54%). All patients with brachial plexus injury underwent coronary artery bypass surgery with internal mammary artery harvesting at the side of the injury. No further analysis concerning risk factors was performed since only seven cases were identified and underreporting was suspected.

Conclusion: Our data suggest that brachial plexus injury in cardiac surgery might be associated with asymmetrical sternal retraction during internal mammary artery harvesting. These findings correspond with previous reports, although it would be interesting to further investigate the importance of the exact placement and type of retractor used.
PENGARUH PEMBERIAN JUS WORTEL TERHADAP PERUBAHAN TEKANAN DARAH PADA PENDERITA HIPERTENSI
Authors: Dwi Yuningshih  , Enawati Sri , Andriani Puji Astuti  , Muhammad Hafiddudin  , Siti Sarifah
Published: September 2023

Latar Belakang: Hipertensi merupakan kondisi peningkatan tekanan darah seseorang di atas normal yang dapat mengakibatkan peningkatan angka kesakitan (morbiditas) dan angka kematian (mortalitas). Penatalaksanaan non – farmakologi yang dapat digunakan untuk mengobati hipertensi salah satunya yaitu wortel. Studi pendahuluan yang dilakukan di Puskesmas Ngrampal didapatkan angka kejadian hipertensi pada bulan September – November 2021 sebanyak 196 orang. Tujuan: Mengetahui pengaruh pemberian jus wortel terhadap perubahan tekanan darah pada penderita hipertensi. Metode penelitian: Quasi experiment design dengan one group pretest – posttest, dengan teknik pengambilan data sampel yaitu teknik purposive sampling. Uji normalitas dengan shapiro-wilk test dan teknik analisis menggunakan uji wilcoxon. Hasil: Berdasarkan uji wilcoxon pada tekanan darah sistole dan didapatkan nilai p sebesar 0,002 dan tekanan darah diastole didapatkan nilai p sebesar 0,001, karena nilai p<0,05 maka ada pengaruh perubahan tekanan darah sesudah diberikan jus wortel. Kesimpulan: Terdapat pengaruh pemberian jus wortel terhadap perubahan tekanan darah pada penderita hipertensi.
Influence of Low Urea Fertilizer Rates on 1000-Seeds Weight of Maize (Zea mays L.) Varieties in a Tropical Humid Ecology
Authors: Nnah M. B. , Ogeh J. S. , Ehigiator J. O. , Ezekiel P. O. , Adeyemi F. O.
Published: September 2023

A field experiment was conducted from 2015 to 2018 at the Teaching and Research Farm of Federal College of Education (Technical), Omoku - Rivers State, Nigeria; to determine the influence of low urea fertilizer rates on 1000-seed weight of five maize (Zea mays L.) varieties. The experiment was laid-out in a RCBD with three replications. Treatment rates were 0, 30 and 60 kg N ha -1 . The maize varieties were Bende white, DMR-ESRY, Mangu white, Oba super II and Oba super 4. Soil and yield component data of 1000-seeds weights were collected and analyzed. Treatment means were separated using LSD at 5% (P < 0.05) probability level. The site had sandy soil texture with slightly acidic pH. Cations, organic C and total N were low except for Ca and Mg. Micronutrients were sufficient. The analyses presented in the seasons, showed that there was variation in seeds weights in accordance with the rates of urea applied. The minimum seed weight values were obtained in the control while the maximum weights were recorded at plots treated with 60kg N ha -1 . The 1000-seeds weight of Mangu white (208.03 g) was significantly different amongst the other varieties. All the maize varieties attained maximum weight gain at 60 kg N/ha. 60 kg/ha is preferable for Mangu white variety on the sandy soil of Omoku for low input maize production.
Baseline Survey on Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) Production in Southern Taraba State
Authors: Gani M. , Avidime J.O.
Published: September 2023

A baseline survey was carried out to assess sorghum production practices namely; years of production, cropping system, hectarages cultivated, identification of important pests, diseases and weed species infesting the crop and other cultural practices measures used by the farmers during sorghum cultivation in Taraba state. The study aimed at gathering information on the production status of sorghum in the state. Questionnaires were administered to 12 farmers carefully selected in 5 wards from each of the 5 Local Government areas sampled. This gave a total of 300 farmers. The survey shows that most of the farmers cultivate less than 3 ha of sorghum usually intercropped with maize or millet and most recently with groundnut. Striga hermonthica was identified to be the most destructive weed and one of the major limiting factor to sorghum production in the study area. It was also observed that most of the farmers produced sorghum without application of fertilizer and pesticide generally. In conclusion, there is urgent need to sensitize farmers in this part of the country on the need for the use of proper pesticides to control pests and diseases in sorghum, application of organic and inorganic fertilizers alongside the incorporation of crop residues to improve soil fertility for higher yield of sorghum in this survey area. Also there is need to sensitize them on the practice of cereal-legumes intercrop for sustainable crop production, instead of the commonly practiced cereal-cereal intercrop system. Moreso research effort on finding solutions to the challenges of striga hermonthica in sorghum is strongly advocated in the state. This will encourage the farmers to cultivate more hectarages of sorghum, to burst food security in the state