bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of admission GCS score to admission GCS-P and FOUR scores for prediction of outcomes among patients with traumatic brain injury in the intensive care unit in India
Authors: Agrawal Nishant , Iyer Shivakumar S , Patil Vishwanath , Kulkarni Sampada , Shah Jignesh N , Jedge Prashant
Published: May 2023

Background: This study aimed to determine the predictive power of the Full Outline of Unresponsiveness (FOUR) score and the Glasgow Coma Scale Pupil (GCS-P) score in determining outcomes for traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients. The Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS) was used to evaluate patients at 1 month and 6 months after the injury. Methods: We conducted a 15-month prospective observational study. It included 50 TBI patients admitted to the ICU who met our inclusion criteria. We used Pearson’s correlation coefficient to relate coma scales and outcome measures. The predictive value of these scales was determined using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, calculating the area under the curve with a 99% confidence interval. All hypotheses were two-tailed, and significance was defined as P<0.01. Results: In the present study, the GCS-P and FOUR scores among all patients on admission as well as in the subset of patients who were mechanically ventilated were statistically significant and strongly correlated with patient outcomes. The correlation coefficient of the GCS score compared to GCS-P and FOUR scores was higher and statistically significant. The areas under the ROC curve for the GCS, GCS-P, and FOUR scores and the number of computed tomography abnormalities were 0.912, 0.905, 0.937, and 0.324, respectively. Conclusions: The GCS, GCS-P, and FOUR scores are all excellent predictors with a strong positive linear correlation with final outcome prediction. In particular, the GCS score has the best correlation with final outcome.
Diversité, abondance et comportement trophique des parasitoïdes contre le ravageur Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner 1808) en culture de tomates biologiques au Burkina Faso
Authors: Mano Elias , Ouedraogo Bouraïma , Kambou Georges , Somda Irénée
Published: May 2023

Les parasitoïdes contribuent à la gestion durable des bioagresseurs. Mais combien sont-ils dans les agrosystèmes ? Cette étude visait à évaluer la diversité, l’abondance et le comportement trophique des parasitoïdes de H. armigera sur tomates biologiques à Bama, au Burkina Faso. Des échantillons de larves de la noctuelle collectés de Novembre à Mars sur vingt carrés de sondage de 1,21 mètres carré de tomate ont été suivies au laboratoire jusqu’à l’émergence des parasitoïdes larvaires ou des chrysalides ou la mort de l’insecte. Simultanément, dix-huit œufs ont été suivis dans des boîtes de Pétri au laboratoire jusqu’à la sortie des parasitoïdes ou à l’éclosion. L’identification a été basée sur les caractères morphologiques. La noctuelle de la tomate est parasitée par sept espèces de parasitoïdes : Meteorus laphygmarum, Apanteles sp., Ha. brevicornis, Euplectrus sp., Tachinidae sp. et Trichogrammatoidea sp 1 et sp2. Les Braconidae sont dominants avec 42,85% de la richesse spécifique. M. laphygmarum et Trichogrammatoidea sp. sont les plus fréquents tandis que Ha. brevicornis, M. laphygmarum et Tachinidae sp. sont les plus abondants en période de fructification de la tomate et préférentiellement sur les jeunes larves L1, L2 et L3. Les parasitoïdes de H. armigera sont assez abondants et diversifiés dans la vallée du Kou. Ils pourraient être considérés dans les stratégies de gestion durable de la noctuelle.
Dynamique des forêts communautaires dans la région du Centre-Ouest du Burkina Faso : cas de la commune rurale de Siglé
Authors: Tiamiyu Kasimou , Yaméogo Joseph , Sanou Korotimi , Yanogo Pawendkisgou Isidore
Published: May 2023

Au Burkina Faso, les riverains initient des actions pour entretenir les espaces de conservation. La présente étude visait à évaluer les actions des populations de la commune de Siglé en matière de conservation des forêts communautaires à travers la dynamique de ces dernières. À cet effet, la méthode mixte a été adoptée pour la collecte des données. La base de données sur l'occupation des terres (BDOT),1992, 2002, 2012 et une image satellite sentinelle 2020 ont été utilisées pour étudier la dynamique du couvert végétal des forêts. Un total de 250 ménages a été interrogés via des questionnaires pour apprécier la perception des communautés locales de cette dynamique. Quatre entretiens ont aussi été réalisés avec les autorités locales et deux focus groups avec les comités de gestion forestière. Le traitement des données collectées révèle une augmentation du couvert végétal des forêts de Dassissé (+0,28%) et de Nafourgo (+40,03%). Toutefois, dans la forêt de Siglé, le couvert végétal est en régression. Cette dynamique est le résultat de la gestion différenciée des acteurs qui composent les comités de gestion desdites forêts. Ainsi, les autorités communales doivent encourager le comité de gestion de la forêt de Siglé à s’impliquer davantage dans la conservation de sa forêt au regard de son état de dégradation.

English title: Dynamics of community forests in the center-west region of Burkina Faso : case of the rural commune of Sigle

In Burkina Faso, local residents initiate actions to maintain conservation areas. This study aims to evaluate the actions of the populations of the municipality of Siglé in the conservation of community forests through the dynamics of the latter. To this end, the mixed method was adopted for data collection. The Land Cover Database (BDOT), 1992, 2002, 2012 and a 2020 Sentinel satellite image were used to study the dynamics of forest land cover. A total of 250 households were interviewed via questionnaires. Four interviews were also conducted with local authorities and two focus groups with forest management committees. The processing of the data collected reveals an increase in the vegetation cover of the forests of Dassissé (+0.28%) and Nafourgo (+40.03%). However, in the forest of Siglé, the vegetation cover is in decline. This dynamic is the result of the differentiated management dynamic of the actors who make up the management committees of the said forests. Thus, the municipal authorities must encourage the Siglé forest management committee to become more involved in the conservation of its forest in view of its state of degradation.
Investigation of short fibers formation on a circular knitting machine using cotton as raw material
Authors: Chellali S. , Halfaoui R. , Chemani B.
Published: May 2023

When providing care, to protect a part of the human body against resins and plas ters for certain time, it is necessary to use a circular knitted band in cotton as a raw material. The generating of Cotton fiber fly throughout the knitting process is due to interactions of frictional surfaces with the hairiness of ring spun yarn. During the manufacture short fibers are formed in the machine device, this problem is more important with the use of cotton yarns. In this research paper, the short fibers formation on circular knitting machines from spun yarns such as cotton is investigated The knitting conditions consist of; yarn tension, yarn feeding speed and the angle contact of the yarn with guides and needles. The results obtained illustrate the effect of yarn tension on the short fibers deposit caused by the combination of yarn friction with the knitting elements.
Solvent extraction effects on phytochemical profiles, antioxidant activities and superoxide anion radical interactions of whole fruit, pulp and skin of Cucurbita pepo L.
Authors: Boubékri C. , Koraichi B.
Published: May 2023

In this study, hexane and ethanol were used separately as solvent in the extraction of different part of fresh fruit of Cucurbita pepo L. For each solvent, total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, total flavanol content and antioxidant activity in skin, pulp and whole fruit extract were investigated using invitro assays. The results showed that skin part is the rich one en compounds and ethanol is the best solvent for the extraction of total phenolics (231.16 mgGAE/g), total flavonoids (8,4 mgRE/g) and total flavanols (4,16 mgQE/g). For evaluation of antioxidant activity, using DPPH• radical scavenging and total antioxidant activity, skin extract obtained by ethanol showed the highest value respectively (IC50= 0,42 mg/mL) and (19,72 mg/g). The superoxide scavenging assay of ethanol extract of whole fruit and skin showed the highest value respectively (IC50= 0,015 mg/ml) and (0.016 mg/ml).
Evaluation of the physicochemical quality of raw and treated wastewater in the city N’goussa and the possibility of their reuse in irrigation
Authors: Seddiki A. , Kateb S.
Published: May 2023

The reuse of treated wastewater in agriculture in Ouargla is encouraging but requires monitoring and further study to encourage the valorization of treated water in the entire agricultural sector of the basin of Ouargla. The objective of this study is to monitor the physico-chemical quality of raw and purified wastewater from the N 'GOUSSA WWTP in order to detect any anomalies that may exist in the WWTP and to be able to reuse the treated water for irrigation. . The physicochemical results obtained revealed that the raw wastewater entering the treatment plant exhibits fairly high organic and nitrogen pollution. Removal of MES and nitrogen compounds appears inefficient due to the massive proliferation of implanted filters.
Contraceptive usage among undergraduate female students: A survey sampling approach
Authors: Adepetun A. O.
Published: May 2023

In this paper, a survey sampling on contraceptive usage among the female undergraduates of Federal University of Technology, Akure using the randomized response technique proposed by Warner was extensively carried out. The data for the study was obtained from the administration of well-structured survey questionnaires on respondents from three different schools in the University. Consequently, the estimated Warner’s proportions of female undergraduate students who used contraceptives and their resulting variances were evaluated at varying sample sizes and predetermined probabilities 𝑃 respectively. The results as presented in the summary table 10 revealed that contraceptive usage was at maximum level for School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology as sample sizes varied.
Strategy for the optimization of the thermal comfort of the public places of the Saharan cities
Authors: Hanafi A.E. , Alkama D.
Published: May 2023

“Outdoor spaces play a very important role in promoting the quality of urban life.” [1]. According to Hanafi, A. (2010) the abandonment of use of the public place of the city of Biskra, is due to the lack of the thermal comfort, which obliges its users to frequent them occasionally [2]. This article is to seek how and by what means to optimize the thermal comfort of the places as very open urban outdoor spaces and existing, with the objective of creating the shadow within these places, that is to say create a mask against the solar rays that cause discomfort and various skin diseases to people [3]. One will try ; to see the possible solutions relating to the form, to the insertion of the vegetation and water... etc. while seeking the appropriate solution for the public places of the city of Biskra / Algeria, by the combination between the measurements of of the necessary climatic factors “in situ” and the simulation by means of a software.
Improving air navigation at Chlef aerodrome by implementing a new Instrument Landing System(ILS)
Authors: Boudani A. , Bergheul S. , Belkheir S. , Attatfa W.
Published: May 2023

This work presents the study of the improving air navigation at chlef aerodrome by Implementing a new Instrument Landing System (ILS). At present, the radio navigation systems at Chlef aerodrome can handle the air traffic load adequately(air traffic controllers are able to manage the airspace for which they are responsible). Nevertheless, in the very near future the traffic load will become so important that it will require the implementation of an ILS beacon. To this reason, we will study the current situation, which is based on a general presentation of Chlef aerodrome (the situation and position of the airspace, and the existing airport infrastructure), followed by the choice of equipment to be installed and the method of implanting the ILS system (composition, technical characteristics and arrangements), in accordance with standards and recommended practices. From these results we can find: Implementation of glide path (GP) on the runway26, implementation of the localizer on the runway 26, setting a new equipment DME. The previous systems contribute largely for improving the air navigation at the aerodrome of Chlef.
A Scoping Review of Epidural Spinal Cord Stimulation for Improving Motor and Voiding Function Following Spinal Cord Injury
Authors: D’hondt Nina , Marcial Karmi Margaret , Mittal Nimish , Costanzi Matteo , Hoydonckx Yasmine , Kumar Pranab , Englesakis Marina F. , Burns Anthony , Bhatia Anuj
Published: May 2023

Objectives

To identify and synthesize the existing evidence on the effectiveness and safety of epidural spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for improving motor and voiding function and reducing spasticity following spinal cord injury (SCI).

Methods

This scoping review was performed according to the framework of Arksey and O’Malley. Comprehensive serial searches in multiple databases (MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Central, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, LILACS, PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus) were performed to identify relevant publications that focused on epidural SCS for improving motor function, including spasticity, and voiding deficits in individuals with SCI.

Results

Data from 13 case series including 88 individuals with complete or incomplete SCI (American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale [AIS] grade A to D) were included. In 12 studies of individuals with SCI, the majority (83 out of 88) demonstrated a variable degree of improvement in volitional motor function with epidural SCS. Two studies, incorporating 27 participants, demonstrated a significant reduction in spasticity with SCS. Two small studies consisting of five and two participants, respectively, demonstrated improved supraspinal control of volitional micturition with SCS.

Conclusion

Epidural SCS can enhance central pattern generator activity and lower motor neuron excitability in individuals with SCI. The observed effects of epidural SCS following SCI suggest that the preservation of supraspinal transmission is sufficient for the recovery of volitional motor and voiding function, even in patients with complete SCI. Further research is warranted to evaluate and optimize the parameters for epidural SCS and their impact on individuals with differing degrees of severity of SCI.
Treatment of Primary Cerebral Ventricular Abscess: Use of Dual Catheters and Ommaya Reservoir
Authors: Byun Jun Chul , Kim El
Published: May 2023

An isolated ventricular abscess is a rare event, and its treatment is a real challenge. We report such case in a 52-year-old man that was successfully managed with aid of occipital approach and ventricular access device. This patient presented with the chief complaint of headache and fever of 3-day duration. Magnetic resonance imaging showed fluid-filled layering within the posterior horns of the lateral ventricle without contrast enhancement. Blood test and cerebrospinal fluid analysis was consistent with acute bacterial ventriculitis. Using stereotactic technique guided by electromagnetic navigation, the occipital horns were bilaterally targeted and catheterized, and then the abscess and debris was evacuated. The Ommaya reservoir implanted at the left entry was intermittently punctured for preventing the recollection. The pus culture was positive for Streptococcus pneumoniae. He received an antibiotic therapy and the reservoir aspiration leading to rapid recovery and remission of clinical manifestations. There was no evidence of the recurrence within the ventricles on follow-up scans after discharging. This modification, occipital approach and reservoir placement, is effective treatment for improving the cure rate in the selected cases with intraventricular cerebral empyema.
Gender differences of managerial styles
Authors: Nadyrbekova E. A. , Adilova E. Т.
Published: May 2023

Analyzing a variety of Soviet and foreign literature on management activities, a broad psychological analysis of both male and female leadership features of the management style, as well as gender issues occurring in society, was carried out. In accordance with the requirements of modernity, the value orientations, personal characteristics, character traits changed and the professional abilities of women improved. The presence of female leaders is not new at the moment, but it is also obvious that female leaders compete with male leaders. From this point of view, it is established that the gender characteristics of the head are differentiated with personal characteristics.
Peculiarities of the professional activities impact doctors’ health
Authors: Ismagambetova L. S. , Duplyakin E. B.
Published: May 2023

At the beginning of the 21st century, there is a process of revising the system of global priorities and values in the field of human mental health. The world has seen changes in the structure and prevalence of mental and behavioral disorders. Psychiatry has gone beyond its traditional boundaries and has become part of medical psychology, sociology, etc. The need for a new direction of research is obvious so that it can be transferred to neighboring areas. The characteristic features of dentists, the features of their strategies to deal with professional stress as risk factors for the occurrence of burnout syndrome have not been studied enough. Therefore, the study of the clinic, dynamics, prognosis and features of the treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders by dentists is an urgent problem of modern psychiatry and dentistry.
Analysis of empirical studies of the resilience components
Authors: Sangilbaev O. S. , Turniyazova Zh. K. , Мyrzatayeva B. P. , Shukeeva А. M.
Published: May 2023

The problem of resilience is very relevant at the present time. Rapid social, economic, political changes in society, the speed of technical and technological changes affect the psychological health of a person, provoking stress, neurosis, inappropriate behavior, depressive states. In the modern world, humanity is increasingly faced with stress, functional loads, and the problems of losing the meaning of life. In this regard, the significance of the study of personality hardiness is reflected in the article. The purpose of the article is to analyze empirical studies of resilience components in the works of foreign and domestic scientists.
Theoretical aspect of the character accentuation influence on the academic performance of adolescents in educational activities
Authors: Sarsenbayeva D. S. , Myrzatayeva B. P.
Published: May 2023

The article is devoted to the study of the theoretical aspect of the influence of character accentuation on the academic performance of adolescents in educational activities. It is known that in adolescents, a balanced character is extremely rare. Most teenagers have certain character traits overly enhanced; there is a selective vulnerability in some situations and incredible resilience in others. The degree of such disharmony in adolescents may be different, and most importantly, the accentuation of character may have peculiar qualitative features – it may correspond in different ways to the ethical norms accepted in society. It is noted that adolescents with obvious character accentuations constitute a group of “high risk” – they are susceptible to certain harmful environmental influences or mental trauma. With the transition to adolescence, there is a significant restructuring of the student’s educational activity. A new, higher level of educational activity is determined by the degree of its independence. The beginning of adolescence is associated with the beginning of the formation of the highest level of educational activity. The study of the attitude of accentuated adolescents to educational activities is necessary, since it is during adolescence that a steady interest in meaningful activities, the choice of a future profession and educational activities is actively formed.
Career orientations of students: approaches to research
Authors: Abdullaeva G. O. , Suleimenov I.
Published: May 2023

The article reveals the relevance and existing approaches to the study of students orientations, identifies the prospects and strategy for further research. The methodological bases of research, among which philosophical positions about a dialectical method of knowledge, essence of activity, participation in which transforms a personality; theories of system-complex, personality-activity approach; ideas of formation of a personality, formation of the professional; connection of the theory with practice are reflected. The article presents the analysis of approaches to the understanding of career and career orientations in psychology, and also shows the author's position, which is expressed in the fact that career orientations are included in the system of professional orientation of the person and lay the foundation for career building.
Psychological determinants of the phenomenon of anxiety in early adolescence
Authors: Almuratova A. B. , Мun M. V.
Published: May 2023

The need for psychological prevention and correction of the psyche of younger adolescents is reflected in the works of various researchers and scientists of our time (May R., Bozhovich L.I., Mukhina V.S., Elkonin B.D.). Currently, special attention is paid to the ways and methods of correcting persistent teenage anxiety (Prikhozhan A.M., Starshinina I.V., DeMond M. Grant, Jing Wu, Mynbaeva A., Berdibaeva S.K., etc.), which can lead to violations in the emotional sphere of perception of the world of a teenager, his socialization, personality maladaptation and other negative consequences. The theoretical significance lies in a systematic, multi-level approach to diagnosing anxiety problems in younger adolescents and studying its determinants; in revealing the possibilities of art therapy for correcting the level of anxiety in younger adolescents; in the development of a correctional program based on art therapy; in replenishing the theoretical sections of psychology with the conclusions and conclusions made in the framework of this study.
Interrelation between the choice of adolescent behavior strategy and the accentuation of personality traits
Authors: Yskak G. T. , Sangilbaev O. S.
Published: May 2023

The article examines the relationship between the accentuation of the character and strategies of behavior of adolescents in conflict situations. As a method of character accentuation and behavior strategy, the method of K. Leonhard “Definition of character accentuation” was used, with the help of this technique, various types of personality can be distinguished. The methodology of K. Thomas “Methodology for assessing ways of responding to a conflict”. With the help of this technique, the more frequently chosen tactics of the respondent's behavior in a conflict situation are determined, the peculiarities of building his relationships in difficult situations. The authors of the test identified five strategies of human behavior in conflict: rivalry, cooperation, compromise, avoidance, adaptation. The authors used the questionnaire of E.M. Morosanova “Style of behavior self-regulation”. The questionnaire contains forty-six statements grouped into five scales: planning, programming, evaluation of results, flexibility and independence.
RANCANG BANGUN SISTEM KONTROL ALAT PENYIRAM JAMUR TIRAM OTOMATIS BERBASIS MIKROKONTROLER
Authors: Rajagukguk Irvin Hakkiro , Saputra Dandi , Siahaan Enzo W.B , Tarigan Kristian
Published: May 2023

Untuk memudahkan manusia dalam menjalankan tugas sehari-hari, kemajuan teknologi terkadang berkembang pesat. Merawat tanaman yang membutuhkan air untuk penyiraman secara teratur dilakukan agar tanaman tetap tumbuh dan berkembang. Teknologi untuk mengontrol dan memantau sensor, seperti mikrokontroler. Setiap perangkat dapat berkomunikasi, mengontrol, dan mengintegrasikan sensor DHT11 sebagai sensor suhu dalam ruangan berkat adanya sistem mikrokontroler. Tanaman jamur tiram diairi oleh sistem penyiraman otomatis, yang menggunakan mikrokontroler setelah hasilnya selesai. Studi ini menemukan bahwa suhu lingkungan jamur tiram berkisar antara 24°C hingga 29°C dan bahwa pengukuran suhu rata-rata sensor DHT11 errornya adalah 2,07%. Suhu ruangan pada tanaman jamur tiram berkisar antara 47% hingga 65%.
ISSUES OF STABILITY OF MECHANISMS OF TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES OF TEXTILE MACHINES
Authors:   candidate of technical sciences, associate professor, doctoral student, Azerbaijan Technical University, Haji oglu Aliyev Balakhan
Published: May 2023

Article it is devoted dynamic research of modern textile machines.Dynamic models of real textile machines are made and solved their differential equations.Analized the received results are also recommended new actions for designing such machines.
Pathology and Molecular Detection of Avian Colibacilosis in Commercial Chickens of Nagpur Region
Authors:   Nagpur Veterinary College, Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University (MAFSU), NAgpur, Sonkusale Prashant M.
Published: May 2023

E. coli is one of the most important pathogenic agent affecting chickens which costs the poultry industry resulting into high economic losses due to increased mortality. During present study, mortality due to Colibacillosis in nine commercial chicken flocks belonging to Nagpur region of Maharashtra was noticed. Characteristic lesions perihepatitis, pericarditis, air saculitis and pneumonia were observed. Pink colonies on MLA, metallic sheen on EMB confirmed the E. coli infection. Clinical samples of liver collected from nine commercial chicken flocks were further con­firmed as E. coli. by PCR amplification of 500bp of ecp gene. Pathological lesions, cultural characteristics along with PCR amplification of ecp gene confirmed E. coli infection in commercial chickens.
Research on the Impact of Producer Service Quality on Export Technological Complexity of Manufacturing Enterprise
Authors: Liu Huizheng , Lu Xueting , Bai XiuShan
Published: May 2023

Abstract

Based on the world Input-output data, Chinese industrial enterprise data and customs data from 2000 to 2013, this paper examines the effect of producer service quality on export technology complexity and its transmission mechanism. The results show that improving the quality of producer service inputs can significantly increase the export technological complexity of manufacturing enterprises, which is consistent with the endogenous and robustness test.
The heterogeneity study finds that the quality of producer services has a significant effect on the export technological complexity of capital-intensive and technology-intensive manufacturing enterprises, but has no significant effect on the export technological complexity of labor-intensive manufacturing enterprises. The quality of domestic-sourced producer services has a significant positive effect on the export technological complexity of manufacturing firms, while the effect of foreign-sourced producer services is not significant. From the perspective of influence mechanism, the improvement of enterprise R&D innovation level and export product diversity will strengthen the positive correlation between the quality of input producer services and enterprise export technology complexity.

Keywords: Productive service quality, Export technology complexity, Manufacturing Industry.
Perfil fermentativo, valor nutritivo e estabilidade aeróbia de silagens de sorgo tratadas com Lentilactobacillus buchneri
Authors:   , Leite Patrícia Siqueira
Published: May 2023

Avaliou-se o perfil fermentativo, o valor nutritivo e a estabilidade aeróbia de silagens de sorgo Volumax e Agri 002 tratadas com Lentilactobacillus buchneri em duas colheitas distintas. Foi utilizado um arranjo fatorial 2 x 2 x 2 (colheita (C) x genótipo de sorgo (S) x inoculante (I)), com quatro repetições, no delineamento inteiramente casualizado. Antes da ensilagem, os sorgos foram colhidos e picados em partículas de 1,5 cm. O inoculante usado foi o Lalsil As (LB) (Lallemand®, Brasil), o qual foi aplicado na taxa de 10 5 ufc/g de forragem, e o tratamento controle (CTRL) recebeu água destilada. Após a aplicação dos tratamentos, os sorgos foram ensilados em baldes de 10 kg de capacidade e armazenados em temperatura ambiente por 60 dias. A forragem e respectivas silagens foram submetidas a análises de composição química, perfil fermentativo e populações microbianas. As médias foram comparadas pelo teste F (α = 0,05). Observou-se efeito (P < 0,05) da interação C × S × I sobre os conteúdos de matéria seca (MS), proteína insolúvel em detergente neutro (PIDN), bactérias ácido láticas (BAL) e carboidratos solúveis em água (CSA). Observou-se menor teor de MS na silagem aditivada com LB em relação ao CTRL (258,57 x 261,65 g/kg MS), no genótipo Volumax, na colheita 2. A população de BAL foi maior nas silagens aditivadas com LB [8,97 × 6,94 Ufc/g matéria natural (MN)] em relação ao CTRL na colheita 1, para o genótipo Volumax. A população de fungos e o teor de ácido lático foram afetados (P < 0,05) pela interação C x I, e a população de leveduras apenas pelo efeito individual de inoculante. Foram observadas maiores (P < 0,05) contagens de fungos filamentosos (4,74 x 3,14 Ufc/g) e teor de ácido lático (31,45 x 18,35 g/Kg MS) nas silagens do tratamento CTRL em comparação às tratadas com LB, na colheita 1. A estabilidade aeróbia (EA) foi afetada pela interação S x I, sendo observado maior EA nas silagens tratadas com LB, em ambos os tipos de sorgo. O inoculante microbiano avaliado foi efetivo em reduzir o crescimento de fungos e leveduras, proporcionando melhorias na estabilidade aeróbia das silagens. A silagem de sorgo Volumax apresentou maior digestibilidade in vitro da MS e da fibra insolúvel em detergente neutro (FDN), indicando grande potencial para uso na alimentação animal. Palavras-chave: Inoculante microbiano. Bactérias láticas. Volumax. Agri 002.
Para além da sala de aula: A extensão na UFV e a Semana do Fazendeiro, entre memórias e transformações (2009-2019)
Authors:   , Santos Carlos Pacheco dos
Published: May 2023

Este trabalho busca analisar o contexto histórico da criação da Semana do Fazendeiro, bem como sua relevância no sentido de promover treinamento para produtores rurais e seus familiares, perpassando as fases da ESAV, da UREMG e UFV. Busca ainda registrar o processo de organização do evento e o envolvimento de docentes, técnico administrativos e discentes na sua realização e organizar a memória das transformações ocorridas na organização deste evento quase centenário, notadamente no período compreendido entre os anos de 2009 (80a edição) e 2019 (90a edição). Reúne e analisa dados do Sistema de Controle da Semana do Fazendeiro sobre o envolvimento dos Centros de Ciências da UFV e demais parceiros no oferecimento de conteúdos, traça o perfil do público participante da Semana do Fazendeiro no período em análise, problematizando a questão do patrimônio científico que o evento representa para a UFV e finaliza com os resultados da pesquisa empreendida junto a dois grupos distintos de professores: Primeiro, os que ministraram cursos da Semana do Fazendeiro, na tentativa de compreender o que estes entendem por extensão e o que os motiva a cooperar com o evento, por meio da oferta de conteúdos. O segundo grupo compõe-se dos docentes que exerceram a função de gestores da extensão universitária, visando elencar os avanços e os obstáculos enfrentados nas diferentes gestões, para a realização da Semana do Fazendeiro. Para tanto, foram utilizados documentos da Secretaria Permanente da Semana do Fazendeiro, do Arquivo Histórico da UFV, livros, dissertações e teses sobre o tema da extensão na UFV, a legislação pertinente à extensão no âmbito Federal e as normativas estabelecidas pela Universidade. O trabalho apresenta como produto a proposta de compilação das informações mais importantes da história do evento e suas transformações mais recentes, além de estatísticas de contribuições dos parceiros internos e externos e trechos dos relatos dos ex-gestores da extensão, ilustrados com artes da divulgação do evento, como forma de preservação da memória da Semana do Fazendeiro. Palavras-chave: Semana do Fazendeiro. Extensão. Memória. Patrimônio.
Avaliação de desempenho e poder em relacionamentos interorganizacionais: uma revisão de literatura
Authors: Manes Koch Amanda , Tramontin Castanha Eduardo , Gasparetto Valdirene
Published: May 2023

Ao estabelecer relações interorganizacionais, empresas podem ficar expostas às condutas oportunistas advindas da parte mais poderosa do relacionamento. Portanto, monitorar as atividades interorganizacionais pode ser um meio de minimizar tais condutas e garantir o desempenho relacional. Nessa perspectiva, este estudo objetiva verificar as características das pesquisas cientificas que abordam a temática avaliação de desempenho e poder em relacionamentos interorganizacionais (RIOs). Para seleção do portfólio bibliográfico, utilizou-se o instrumento de intervenção construtivista ProKnow-C. Os resultados permitem verificar que há uma tendência crescente de publicações que buscam disseminar conhecimento sobre a temática. A relação entre poder e desempenho nem sempre é observada sob o ponto de vista negativo, pois depende de outros fatores particulares do relacionamento, como confiança, justiça e dependência. Assim, investigar a influência de tais fatores no desempenho organizacional e interorganizacional em ambientes com assimetria de poder e abordar a visão de todas as partes relacionadas, sob diferentes graus de poder, configura oportunidades para pesquisas futuras. Da mesma forma, dado que os RIOs são singulares e variam conforme a conduta dos seus integrantes e demais variáveis internas e externas à relação, abordagens qualitativas e análises longitudinais podem permitir identificar possíveis interações positivas e negativas do poder no desempenho.
Towards an estimate of the Southeastern Pacific humpback whale stock
Authors: Felix Fernando , Haase Ben
Published: May 2023

Between 1991 and 1997 a photo-identification study of Southeastern Pacific humpback whales was carried out on the central coast of Ecuador (1°26’S, 80°50’W), South America. During this period, a total of 219 whales were identified and catalogued by the colouration pattern on the ventral side of their flukes. Naturally marked whales were used to estimate the population through the Petersen’s mark-recapture method as modified by Bailey. With data from the final two seasons (1996-1997), the resultant estimate was 1,922 (95% CI = 77-3,767) whales. Pooling data from the first six years resulted in an estimate of 2,683 (95% CI = 397-4,969) whales. Sources of bias relate to violations of the assumptions of closure and equal catchability conditions. The low inter-yearly resighting rate and a high rate of new discoveries in the last season indicate that only a fraction of the population has so far been identified. Despite the broad confidence interval, these data provide an indication of the current number of whales.
Geographic and seasonal variation of blue whale calls in the North Pacific
Authors: Stafford Kathleen M. , Nieukirk Sharon L. , Cox Christopher G.
Published: May 2023

The call characteristics and distribution of blue whales in the North Pacific were examined by use of acoustic surveys. Two distinct vocalisation types have been previously attributed to blue whales from limited regions in the North Pacific (cf. Thompson and Friedl, 1982; Rivers, 1997). Hydrophone data from sixteen sites in the North Pacific were examined for these blue whale vocalisations. There were distinct geographic and seasonal differences between the occurrence of the two vocalisation types. The hydrophones that were more westerly recorded the ‘northwestern’ Pacific vocalisation, those in the eastern Pacific recorded the ‘northeastern’ Pacific vocalisation and those in the central Pacific recorded both types. Northeastern vocalisations were recorded from July-December in the northeast Pacific and February-May in the eastern tropical Pacific. Northwestern vocalisations were recorded most often from July-December, and were essentially absent from March-May in the northwestern Pacific. These results suggest that the different vocalisation types may represent at least two distinct groups of blue whales in the North Pacific.
A note on the preparation of sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) teeth for age determination
Authors: Evans Karen , Robertson Kelly
Published: May 2023

We describe a modification to the most common method of preparing sperm whale teeth for age determination. The first mandibular or nearest straightest tooth was sectioned in half with a slow-rotating band saw, polished and, rather than subjecting the sectioned tooth to 10% formic acid for 30 hours, etched in 15% formic acid. The exposure time of each tooth to the acid varied depending on the size, and especially, the density of the tooth. Clear, well defined growth layer groups in sperm whale teeth suitable for age determination can be produced in substantially shorter periods of time. A method for the preparation of teeth from young sperm whales is also described. Thin sectioning and staining of teeth is used to prepare small teeth from young animals and avoids potential decalcification, which may possibly occur using acid etching methods.
Southern Hemisphere minke whales: standardised abundance estimates from the 1978/79 to 1997/98 IDCR-SOWER surveys
Authors: Branch T. A. , Butterworth D. S.
Published: May 2023

Minke whale abundance estimates, standardised by the use of consistent methodology throughout, are presented from the IWC/IDCR and SOWER Antarctic circumpolar sightings surveys for three circumpolar sets of cruises: 1978/79–1983/84, 1985/86–1990/91 and 1991/92–1997/98 (*still incomplete). The database estimation package DESS is used to obtain these standardised estimates. Two survey modes (closing and IO) are used in the surveys; IO mode is considered to provide less biased estimates. An updated estimate for the conversion factor from closing to ‘pseudo-passing’ mode of R = 0.826 (CV = 0.089) is obtained. IO and ‘pseudo-passing’ estimates are then combined using inverse-variance weighting to give estimates of 608,000 (CV = 0.130), 766,000 (CV = 0.091) and 268,000* (CV = 0.093) for the three circumpolar sets of cruises. These cruises have covered approximately 65%, 81% and 68% of the ice-free area south of 60°S. As estimates of abundance for Southern Hemisphere minke whales, these are negatively biased because some areas inside the pack ice cannot be surveyed, not all whales migrate into the area south of 60°S, the assumption is made that all whales on the trackline are sighted, and minke whale sightings for which species identification is uncertain (‘like minkes’) are omitted. The three circumpolar estimates are extrapolated simply to account for the different areas covered in the sets of surveys, and also for the increasing proportion of ‘like-minke’ sightings over time. The results suggest that for comparable areas the abundance estimates for the third circumpolar set of cruises are 55% (closing mode only) and 45% (IO mode only) of those for the second set, but that the first and second set estimates are within 15% of each other. The decrease in abundance between the second and third sets is statistically significant at the 5% level. Possible reasons for this estimated decline are discussed, related both to factors that might render the estimates non-comparable, and to population dynamics effects that could have led to a real decline. Further attention should be given, in particular, to the most appropriate method for estimation of mean school size for these surveys.
Determinants of Labor Demand in Somalia
Authors: Awale Abdirahim Abdullahi
Published: May 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the determinants of labor demand in Somalia.

Methodology: The ordinary least square method (regression analysis) was utilized in the analysis of the data. Regression analysis is a tool commonly utilized in the determining of the existence of a relationship between variables; using historical data. The simple regression function employed consisted of one dependent variable and three independent variables. The dependent variable was employment, and the independent variables were gross domestic product, export and investment. In addition, descriptive statistics were utilized in the analysis of the data. Graphs were also used in the study to represent the data. The study used secondary data from the World Bank, IMF, and SESRIC in the rage of 45 years from 1970 to 2015. The study used the efficiency wage model to develop the determinants of labor demand.

Findings: The study found that there is a positive relationship between gross domestic product and employment of Somalia. That means, if gross domestic product increase employment will also increase. The study also found that there was a positive and statically significant between investment and employment in Somalia, and that there was a positive and statically insignificant between export and and employment in Somalia.

Recommendation: This study recommends that the policy should make policies that attract foreigners and Somali people living in other countries to invest Somalia, because investment plays an important role in determining the level of employment. To achieve these policies, first, the government should focus on the ensuring the security of the country because the main challenge affecting foreigners is insecurity.
Penerapan Unified Modelling Language Untuk Pemodelan Sistem Custommer Relationship Management
Authors: Wijiyanto Wijiyanto , Nurohman Nurohman
Published: May 2023

Pemodelan adalah bagian tahapan yang sangat diperlukan untuk membangun sebuah sistem informasi. Pemodelan ini mengambarkan rencangan awal terhadap sebuah sistem informasi yang akan dibangun. Salah satunya adalah untuk membuat pemodelan sistem Customer Relationship Management (CRM) yang dapat dimanfaatkan oleh pelaku Usaha Kecil Menengah (UKM)  yang memiliki persaingan yang sangat ketat saat ini dalam rangka untuk menjaga pelangganya agar tetap bertransaksi dan puas dengan UKM-nya. Dalam pemodelan sistem CRM ini digunakan Unified Modelling Language (UML) yang sesuai dengan pengembangan sistem berbasis objek saat ini. Hasil dari pemodelan sistem ini dimulai dari penentuan orang atau bagian yang terlibat dalam sistem (aktor), diagram use case untuk menggambarkan sistem yang dapat diakses oleh user, diagram activity yang menjelaskan setiap kegiatan dalam sistem serta diagram class untuk menjelaskan struktur dari sistem yang mulai dikembangkan
DIFFICULTIES FACED BY KINDERGARTEN ADMINISTRATIONS IN JERUSALEM GOVERNORATE AND ITS IMPACT ON THE DIRECTORATES, FROM THE PRINCIPALS AND TEACHERS VIEW POINT
Authors: ATEER Rabee , HARB Rola
Published: May 2023

This study aims to reveal the degree of difficulties facing kindergarten administrations in Jerusalem Governorate and its relationship to the effectiveness of principals from the view point of principals and teachers. The case study includes (143) teachers and kindergarten principals. Researchers adopt the descriptive analytical method, and collected the data throw a questioner that consist of (52) paragraphs divided into two axes: the axis of the difficulties faced by kindergarten administrations and the axis of effectiveness of principals in kindergartens. Each axis has three areas. The questioners was verified. The study revealed that there are no statistical differences, while there are differences in the variable of years of experience such differences were in favor with less than 5 years. Moreover there are Differences that are relevant to educational qualification and years of experience, and the study provide a number of recommendations, at the top of which was first to work on enacting laws for the work of kindergarten educators specifying the duties, responsibilities and working hours, second To involve kindergarten educators in practical training courses that enhance their potential and develop their capabilities
THE POSITION OF THE RECIPIENT IN THE BOOK “THE MIRACLE OF THE QUR’AN” BY AL-BAQLANI
Authors: RACHIDA Klaa
Published: May 2023

The recipient/reader occupied a wide space in Al-Baqlani’s critical viewpoint. Where he attended as a case of questioning, which leads to a deepening of understanding and the consolidation of its pillars, within his talk about the miraculousness of the Noble Qur’an, in an attempt to enable this reader to understand the issues of miraculousness. If the author has the authority to say, which has an effective rhetorical function, then the reader/recipient according to Al-Baqlani is not a passive reader, but rather a productive critic, exchanging reading with the author, and participating in the analysis of the discourse and the production of knowledge, through his actual or implicit presence, participating with him in the various stages of text creation. The research raises a number of questions, including: -Can the recipient be considered an element of the literary text in ancient critical theories? - What is the space occupied by the implicit reader in the critical viewpoint of Al-Baqlani? - Is it possible to talk about an experienced active reader through the questioning cases that Al-Baqlani raised in his book? Based on the foregoing, a number of goals can be set: Researching the image of the reader/recipient in Al-Baqlani's critical thought. - Seeking to prove the presence of this reader through the various stages of text creativity. The research adopts the descriptive approach, which takes the analysis as a mechanism for it to reveal Al-Baqlani's view of the recipient
Interdisciplinary Trends in the Reintegration of Organisms with Perceptron Units
Authors: Deng Yuxuan , Li Zhangyue , Chen Junpeng
Published: May 2023

Various artificial algorithms have emerged from imitating the behavior of primitive cells. Despite their independent development, these algorithms still have the potential to integrate with the intelligence of the primitive biological cells and control their behavior. Research on biologically inspired intelligence emerged earlier, with the goal of combining algorithms with the inherent intelligence of living organisms. When microbial behavior meets the requirements of the algorithm, such microorganisms can be used as a carrier for computation. This review analyzes the shortcomings of this approach and points out potential directions for development, including using existing structures inside cells to simulate control systems such as circuits, in order to construct cells that fully satisfy the needs of the algorithm. However, when using classical control systems to achieve the goal, it is necessary to construct a fairly complex internal cell structure, and this review analyzes the shortcomings of this approach. Subsequently, by analyzing recent research, this review points out the latest novel research direction, in which some scholars attempt to construct artificial cell structures to directly achieve the function of the algorithm by building low-implementation-difficulty internal control systems in cells. However, there are still some problems to be solved, and this review summarizes the relevant research and briefly discusses the current theoretical challenges.
 
Received: 3 April 2023 | Revised: 17 May 2023 | Accepted: 25 May 2023
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data sharing is not applicable to this article as no new data were created or analyzed in this study.
Performance Comparison of Pre-processing Techniques for Image Denoising
Authors: R. Pushpavalli  , Mr. M. Rajeshkannan  , Er. A. Sivaraman
Published: May 2023

The main objective of this survey is to compare different nonlinear filtering techniques for denoising and enhancing digital images for multiple noise environments. In this Survey, the various noise conditions are studied and some efficient nonlinear filters are designed to suppress bipolar fixed-valued impulse noise quite effectively. Efforts have been made to develop some noise removal techniques