bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Crianças retornaram ao presencial com uma significativa falta de autonomia
Authors: Frosi Fernanda Reis , Gollub Aline da Silva , Goldmeyer Marguit Carmem
Published: December 2022

Depois de vivenciarmos uma pandemia, durante dois anos tivemos uma experiência escolar peculiar. Por um longo tempo, os professores se comunicaram com as crianças por meio das telas e, ao voltarem ao presencial, experienciaram diversos protocolos, bem como o uso da máscara. Começamos o ano letivo de forma presencial, com períodos de adaptações e com muitas crianças novas vivenciando a sua primeira experiência escolar, inclusive no Infantil 5. Com o passar dos dias, fomos observando os comportamentos das crianças que havíamos recebido, e percebemos que em ambas as turmas, de 3 a 5 anos, havia uma significativa falta de autonomia entre elas.
transformações e o ser professor do futuro
Authors: Motta Samara de Oliveira , Menegassi Diego Baroni , Chitolina Renati Fronza
Published: December 2022

O ser professor foi se modificando com o passar do tempo e com todas as mudanças que ocorreram no mundo. A função social do professor continua na sua essencialidade, de transformar vidas, mas a forma como os docentes realizam o seu fazer se modificou. Inicialmente, os professores eram os transmissores de saberes universais. Acreditava-se que somente eles tinham conhecimentos, e assim ensinavam para seus alunos, que eram apenas receptivos a esses saberes. Com as transformações da sociedade, os alunos passaram a receber muitos outros estímulos e a ideia de que apenas o professor tem saberes foi modificada [...]
Ampliando el concepto de participación en la educación inclusiva
Authors: Sandoval Mena Marta , Waitoller Federico
Published: December 2022

La educación inclusiva es un movimiento global con diferentes prismas y ángulos locales. En los últimos años se ha definido la educación inclusiva desde la justicia social. Así, se viene vinculando la inclusión con la justa redistribución de la educación, el reconocimiento de todas las culturas, lenguajes y habilidades, y la representación política en la toma de decisiones educativas individuales y colectivas. Nuestro objetivo en este trabajo es sintetizar los puntos más importantes de ambas perspectivas (educación inclusiva y justicia social) y profundizar en cómo se aplican a un concepto fundacional de la educación inclusiva: la participación. La participación resulta estratégica para construir prácticas educativas y sociales más justas y puede actuar como un núcleo central entre la redistribución, el reconocimiento y la representación.
Asistencia personal: un recurso clave para la inclusión social de las personas con problemas de salud mental
Authors: Alario Bancells Raquel
Published: December 2022

La asistencia personal es un servicio profesionalizado de apoyo a las personas para promocionar su autonomía personal, alcanzar una vida independiente y participar activamente en la comunidad. En este trabajo se analiza el impacto que tiene la asistencia personal en la inclusión social del colectivo de personas con problemas de salud mental. Para ello, se ha utilizado una metodología de índole cualitativa mediante una prospección bibliográfica, entrevistas individuales y grupos de discusión. La investigación revela los efectos inclusivos que tiene la asistencia personal para el colectivo tanto en la dimensión laboral como social: es un yacimiento de empleo, crea redes nuevas y potencia la participación en su entorno.
Evaluation of The Biochemical Contents in Guillard f/2 and Walne Growth Medium to Fulfill the Animal-Free Aspects of Microalgal Bioprocessing
Authors: Stiawan Elva
Published: December 2022

Marine microalgae with their diverse biomolecule contents could be used as potential sources of food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical ingredients. In accordance with regulations in some countries and to competitively engage huge numbers of consumers, microalgae-based products should be properly manufactured using non-animal-derived materials. As a cultivable microorganism using a scalable bioreactor technique, consideration of the origin of the material used in the upstream process of marine microalgae was inevitable. Currently, the material origin of chemical contents within common artificial microalgal seawater medium had not been evaluated. This article evaluated Guillard f/2 and Walne medium as common artificial microalgal nutrients used in marine microalgal bioprocess-related activities. The risk assessment results showed that the largest portion of Guillard f/2 and Walne media were inorganic salts considered as low, while the remaining biochemical contents of vitamins were categorized as high risk due to their relatively complex chemical synthesis and enzymatic stages during the manufacturing process. As a suggestion, several plant-based bioproducts were proposed as alternative sources to substitute related biochemical actions to fulfill non-animal-origin aspects in the initial stages of the bioprocessing of marine microalgal-based products.
William Harold Swanberg: Radiologist, Organizer, and Philanthropist
Authors: Lang Thomas
Published: December 2022

The American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) currently bestows 3 awards in honor of 3 of its members: Harold Swanberg, MD, the founder of the Association; Walter Alvarez, MD, in retirement, a nationally syndicated health columnist; and John McGovern, MD, a philanthropist who supported initiatives in biomedical communications. However, the details of the lives of these men are unknown to most AMWA members. Accordingly, this biography describes the life and accomplishments of AMWA’s founder, Harold Swanberg, to recognize his achievements and to contribute to the history of the profession and of the Association.
The Future of Medical Writing: Gazing into the Crystal Ball
Authors: Gertel Art
Published: December 2022

Over the past eight decades, the role and perceived value of what we’ve come to know as the medical writer has evolved. As the process of document production became more complicated and time-consuming, a separate group of specialists evolved to serve the role of “medical writer.” Although this role may not have been formally defined, and certainly not consistently so, this was the genesis of the professional we consider to be the medical writer.
In preparing for this special topics edition of the AMWA Journal, I wanted to tap into a broad and varied spectrum of those who practice the trade of professional medical writing as well as some who collaborate with them. In eliciting thoughts, I decided to create a series of virtual panels, thus allowing for a more conversational and interactive experience among participants. What has resulted is a series of collective thoughts on where the profession is going, and which forces will shape the context within which we will ply our trade going forward. In one case, individuals formed their own “panel of one”; however, panels mostly comprised colleagues either from the same company or those who were invited because they were members of a particular professional organization (eg, the Drug Information Association (DIA)) or represented a particular viewpoint within the medical writing community.
The Evolution of Medical Communication
Authors: DeVandry Suzanne
Published: December 2022

Key thought leaders discuss their views of the evolution of medical communication focusing on their grand visions for medical communicators, what we learned from the pandemic, and what will be required in the future. Topics touch on the impact of developing technology, communicating with the public, managing social media, standardizing education requirements, and preparing the next generation of medical communicators.
Contributors include:
Joan Affleck, MBA, Associate Vice President-Medical Writing, Merck & Co., Inc, Rahway, NJ
Dikran Toroser, PhD, CMPP, Senior Director, Publications, Merck & Co., Inc, Rahway, NJ
Genevieve Walker, PhD, Freelance Medical Writer, Bridge Health Communications, Portland, OR
Globalization and the Future of Medical Writing
Authors: Cooper Julia
Published: December 2022

Medical writers play a key role in global regulatory submissions across the pharmaceutical industry. Before the COVID pandemic, many companies were working toward development of global regulatory submissions, with their medical writers playing a key role in this process. During the pandemic, the need for greater collaboration in fully remote working conditions, inclusion and transparency, and the unprecedented demand for speed and quality of clinical development has brought global ways of working into even greater focus. A panel of medical writers, including department and regional heads and subject matter experts, were invited to consider how other influences on our industry may drive the evolution of medical writing yet further as a global profession in the coming years. This article summarizes the panel’s responses to 5 questions on the future direction of the profession.
Contributors include:
Jeannene Butler, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Princeton, NJ
Kelley Hill, Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, Boston, MA
Garima Pallavi, Parexel International India Development & Commercialization Safety Services Private Limited, Bangalore, India
Grishma Kanchan, Parexel International India Development & Commercialization Safety Services Private Limited, Bangalore, India
Jonathan Mackinnon, Parexel International S.L., Madrid, Spain
Renee Primus, Bristol Myers Squibb, Princeton, NJ
Matthew Renda, Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, Boston, MA
Linda Yih, Parexel International LLC
Nan Wang, Bayer Healthcare Co. Ltd., Beijing, China
UV-mediated enhancement of antibacterial secondary metabolites in endophytic Lasiodiplodia theobromae
Authors: NWOBODO David C. , UGWU Malachy C. , EZE Peter M. , OKEZIE Ugochukwu M. , OKOYE Festus B.C. , ESIMONE Charles O.
Published: December 2022

In the science of drug discovery, ultraviolet (UV) irradiation has been applied to induce mutagenesis in fungi to provide possibilities for the stimulation or enhancement of fungal biosynthetic capabilities. This study was carried out to evaluate the effect of UV radiation on the biosynthesis of antibacterial secondary metabolites in an endophytic Lasiodiplodia theobromae. Using standard methods, the fungus was isolated from healthy leaves of Cola acuminata and identified based on PCR amplification and genomic sequencing of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region. Cultures of L. theobromae were exposed to UV radiation at different time intervals of 1, 2 and 5 min. The fungus was subjected to solid-state fermentation in rice medium before and after UV treatments. The fungal secondary metabolites were extracted and tested for antibacterial activity using the agar diffusion method. Compounds present in the obtained extracts were identified by HPLC and GC-MS analysis. At a concentration of 1 mg/ml, the extract of the wild type L. theobromae (untreated) was observed to only inhibit Staphylococcus aureus, with an IZD of 12 mm. However, the extract of UV-treated L. theobromae (2 min) inhibited S. aureus, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa with an IZD of 10 and 4 mm respectively. A wide array of compounds in the phenolics, fatty acids, alkaloids and alkanes classes were identified in the UV-treated and untreated fungal extracts. Overall, UV treatments of L. theobromae stimulated the production of seventeen (17) new compounds that were not detected in the untreated strain. The study confirms UV irradiation as an effective method for stimulating microbial biosynthesis of new bioactive compounds, indicating a promising and potentially abundant source of new drug compounds from microorganisms.
Descripción de la implantación y grado de desarrollo de tecnología de comunicación e informática de los equipos de Atención Primaria en los servicios autonómicos de salud en España
Authors: Carbajo Martín Laura , Martín Álvarez Remedios , Astier Peña María Pilar , Rotaeche del Campo Rafael , Navarro Pérez Jorge , Párraga Martínez Ignacio
Published: December 2022

Objetivo. Describir la situación, percepciones y opiniones de los profesionales sanitarios de Atención Primaria (AP) respecto a los sistemas de telecomunicación y telemedicina de este ámbito, así como determinar su grado de satisfacción.

Método. Estudio descriptivo observacional transversal realizado en profesionales sanitarios de Atención Primaria mediante un cuestionario autocumplimentado con variables sociodemográficas, características laborales, opiniones y percepciones sobre desarrollo informático, sistemas de información, accesibilidad telemática, seguridad para pacientes y el grado de satisfacción de los profesionales respecto al desarrollo informático.

Resultados. Los resultados muestran que se puede acceder a informes de alta hospitalaria y urgencias en el 89,2% (intervalo de confianza [IC] 95%: 86,4-92,0) y 87,2% (IC 95%: 84,2-90,2) de casos, respectivamente. Existe opción de teleconsulta con hospitalaria según un 95,1% de encuestados. Un 38,9% indicó disponer de alertas de recepción de informes de hospital, y el 73,3%, tener accesibilidad telemática para sus pacientes. El 34,8% señaló que no había ninguna mejora en general en las vías de comunicación, y el 51,7% y tampoco veía mejoras en los recursos tecnológicos en general tras la pandemia. Un 13,0% manifestó estar muy insatisfecho y el 27,3% dijo estar insatisfecho con el nivel de desarrollo informático en sistemas de telemedicina y telecomunicación en la AP de su área sanitaria.

Conclusiones. La mayoría de los equipos de Atención Primaria de los Servicios Autonómicos disponen de historia clínica compartida con el hospital, mientras que solo una parte cuenta con sistemas de alertas de recepción de informar del ámbito hospitalario. El obligado cambio de la asistencia sanitaria no ha mejorado sustancialmente los recursos tecnológicos tras la pandemia y existe un considerable grado de insatisfacción de los profesionales.

Palabras clave: e-salud, Atención Primaria de Salud, gestión de servicios sanitarios, satisfacción.
Dolor torácico y fiebre. Hay vida más allá de la COVID-19
Authors: Cabañas Morafraile Javier , Román Pérez Francisco José , Thomas-Balaguer Cordero Álvaro , Fagúndez Santiago Francisco José
Published: December 2022

El timoma es un tumor infrecuente que se presenta habitualmente con clínica secundaria a compresión local como dolor torácico, tos o disnea y que en ocasiones puede manifestarse con síntomas sistémicos como la fiebre. Es un desafío para el médico de familia el diagnóstico y tratamiento de los pacientes con síntomas respiratorios en la época de la COVID-19. Presentamos el caso clínico de una paciente con timoma y la atención que le prestamos durante la pandemia mundial.

Palabras clave: infecciones por coronavirus, dolor en el pecho, timoma.
“Geleceğin Tarihi”: Tim Rogan’ın The Moral Economist Kitabının Bir Değerlendirmesi
Authors: Özer İhsan Sefa
Published: December 2022

Kapitalizmin mantığında insan hayatını ve mutluluğunu sayılara ve formüllere tesviye etmek müzmindir. Romantizmin eleştirisinden bu yana bu düzleştirici kayıtsızlık hayatın çok yönlü dokusu, refahın ve yoksulluğun sayıların ifade ettiğinin ötesinde tecrübesi vurgulanarak ifşa edilmiştir. İnsan hayatına faydacı mantığın düzleştirici görüşünden daha fazla değer vermeye çalışan bu eleştirel geleneklerden biri de "ahlaki ekonomi" fikridir. Ancak ahlaki ekonominin insana atfetmek arzusunda olduğu bu değer, nitelikli bir düşünsel kurgu ve açıklanabilir bir eleştiri içinde inşa edilmelidir ki elle tutulur bir eleştirel zemin oluştursun. İşte Tim Rogan’ın kitabı, bu inşa çabalarının tarihini anlatmaktadır. 20.yüzyılın başından gelen bu eleştirel geleneğin tarihinde potansiyelleri, çıkmazları ve tekrara düşmeleri izah eder Rogan. Bununla birlikte, yalnızca bir tarih anlatısı olmakla yetinerek, ahlaki ekonomi fikrini 20.yüzyılın son çeyreğinde yaşadığı gerilemeye terk etmez. Bu fikrin iktisat disiplinini içeriden dönüştüreceğini uman Rogan, ahlaki ekonominin uzlaşacabileceği diğer entelektüel geleneklere ve bu yolla üstesinden gelebileceği sorunlarına odaklanıyor. Bu anlamda çalışması aynı zamanda günümüze yönelik bir teklif içermekte, sosyal ve ekonomik reformlarda karar alma süreçlerinin ve sosyal olmanın daha umut verici şekillerde nasıl düşünülebileceğinin üzerinde durmaktadır.
Youtube Video Anlatılarındaki Retorik Bileşenlerin Alımlanması: Barış Özcan Örneği
Authors: Doru İsmail , Özmen Seçkin
Published: December 2022

Tarihte toplumsalın ve sosyo-politiğin bir gerekliliği olarak ortaya çıkan retorik, günümüzde iletişim pratiğinin tüm alanlarını kapsayan bir yapı sunmaktadır. İletişim araçlarının, süreçlerinin, aktörlerinin, biçimlerinin ve söylemlerinin olabildiğince karmaşıklaştığı ve çeşitlendiği iletişim ortamında ise retorik; önemli bir pratik ve analiz biçimidir. Buradan hareketle bu araştırma gündelik bir fenomen haline gelen YouTuberlar, video anlatıları ve takipçilerini retorik merkezli konu ve problem edinmiştir. Bu doğrultuda araştırmanın temel sorusu “YouTuber hedef kitleleri izledikleri içeriklerde geçen retorik bileşenleri nasıl alımlamaktadır?” şeklindedir. Soruya cevap bulmak için nitel yöntemin benimsediği durum desenine sahip araştırma yürütülmüştür. Evren ve örneklem bölümünde ayrıntısına açıkladığı üzere araştırma Barış Özcan isimli Youtuberın video anlatılarına yapılan yorulardan hareketle yapılmıştır. Verileri elde etmek için doküman-belge inceleme tekniği kullanılmış, verilerin analizinde ise nitel içerik analizi uygulanmıştır. Nitel içerik analizi uygulamasında MAXQDA isimli program kullanılmış ve kodlamalarda elde edilen veriler görselleştirilip, yorumlanmıştır. Bu doğrultuda YouTuber hedef kitlesinin video anlatılarına yönelik olumlu yaklaşım sergilediği görülmüştür. Olumlu yaklaşımın oluşmasında ethos bileşeni ön plana çıkmıştır. Ayrıca retorik bileşenlerin içerikle uyumlu bir şekilde alımlandığı ve retorik birleşenlerin birlikte etkili kullanımının retorik sürece yönelik olumlu yaklaşımların oluşmasına katkı sağladığı tespit edilmiştir.
New Species of Corticioid Fungi (Basidiomycota) for Poland Found in Białowieża Primeval Forest in 2018‒2020
Authors: Yurchenko Eugene , Wolkowycki Marek
Published: December 2022

Eight new species of fungi (Acanthobasidium norvegicum, Amylocorticium laceratum, Hyphoderma transiens, Odonticium septocystidiatum, Phlebia cretacea, Ph. subulata, Steccherinum albidum, and Tubulicrinis calothrix) were identified for Poland after a study of collections from large forests situated in the northeast part of the country. Leptosporomyces fuscostratus was confirmed for Polish mycobiota. Main diagnostic features, natural range, substratum preferences, and taxonomic position of these species are discussed. Color images of basidiomata for 9 species, line drawings of microscopic structures for 6 species, and scanning electron microscopy images of important microstructures for 4 species are provided.
REFLEXOS DA COMUNICAÇÃO INTERNA INFLUENCIANDO A IMAGEM PÚBLICA DE UMA ORGANIZAÇÃO: O CASO DE UMA FUNDAÇÃO DE SAÚDE EM BOA VISTA/RR
Authors: Ribeiro Aline Tavares , Lima Glória Maria Souto Maior Costa , Wellen Ana Luiza Ramos , de Freitas Nyckell Loureto , De Figueiredo Nébia Maria Almeida
Published: December 2022

O estudo se propõe a avaliar os indicadores de comunicação organizacional de uma organização que atua no segmento de saúde, tendo em vista a sua imagem mediante o público externo, adotando-se a metodologia qualitativa por meio do estudo de caso único, através da análise de conteúdo de Bardin (2011). Foi selecionada uma fundação que atua na comercialização de planos assistenciais de saúde localizada no Norte do país em Boa Vista (RR). Para procedimentos metodológicos utilizou-se a pesquisa bibliográfica a fim de reunir embasamento teórico de vários autores com o objetivo de sustentar a discussão dos dados apurados em campo, os quais contextualizaram a gestão de pessoas e a comunicação organizacional. As técnicas de coleta de dados incluíram entrevista semiestruturada com a gestora da fundação a fim de conhecer as estratégias e as ferramentas de comunicação utilizada pela, com intuito de analisar a efetividade das estratégias e as ferramentas de comunicação. Analisando-se os dados colhidos através da análise da narrativa no que confere a pesquisa qualitativa a fim de expor o cenário da eficiência e da eficácia das estratégias e das ferramentas influenciando diretamente a imagem pública da fundação para seus clientes. A comunicação organizacional é imprescindível para a organização conseguir atingir seus objetivos propostos, e para isso todos os seus colaboradores devem entender de forma padronizada e clara o objetivo central da organização.
The Role of Mothers Knowledge Regarding Nutritional Needs of Toddlers Nutritional Status
Authors: Rahmawati Wenny , Retnaningrum Dwi Norma
Published: December 2022

The issue of nutrition is set as an essential point in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). One of the SDGs targets related to nutrition is that by 2030 all forms of malnutrition in children under five must end. The incidence of malnutrition in children under five is strongly influenced by the knowledge of parents. Knowledge of nutrition is an essential provision for mothers to provide balanced nutrition for their toddlers. The purpose of the study was to prove the role of mother's knowledge regarding nutritional needs on nutritional status of children under five in Sukomulyo Village. The research design is correlational analytic approach cross sectional Data was collected on 74 mothers who have toddlers using stratified random sampling technique. The results of the study showed that the mother's knowledge about nutritional needs was mostly (50%) sufficient. Most of the nutritional status of children under five (66.2%) is good.test Spearman rank obtained the rs value of 0.405 and the p value (sig.) = 0.000 < 0.05. Researchers suggest the need for mothers of toddlers to further increase their knowledge about the nutritional needs of toddlers, so that the nutritional status of toddlers can be improved even more and can prevent malnutrition.
The Relationship of Emotional Level with the Menstrual Cycle in Adolescent Women
Authors: Handayani Yuni , Fitrianingtyas Rizki , Yuningsih Yuningsih , Kustin Kustin
Published: December 2022

Emotions are related to emotional expression or profound changes that accompany emotions, characterizing individuals who are easily aroused to display emotional behavior. The factors that affect the menstrual cycle are estrogen production, nutritional status, stress factors, regular exercise, emotional changes, smoking and taking drugs. Emotional changes due to a stressor have been associated with hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle. Menstrual cycle is a menstrual cycle that women experience every month starting from the first day of menstruation. In a disturbed psychological state, activation of the limbic system occurs. The menstrual cycle varies, mostly 90% of women have a cycle of 25-35 days and only 10-15% have a cycle length of 28 days. The design of this study uses a correlation with a cross sectional approach. The population is 50 young women. This study uses 44 respondents as a sample using the simple random sampling technique in SMK dr. Soebandi. The results showed maladaptive emotional levels (68.2%) and abnormal menstrual cycles (68.2%). Test data analysis using Chi Square with p-value 0.004 < (0.05) which means that there is a relationship between emotional levels and the menstrual cycle in adolescent girls. It is recommended to add information and insight to the public about the relationship between emotional levels and the menstrual cycle.
Effect of dietary supplementation of Lactobacillus acidophilus on blood biochemical profile, antioxidant activity and plasma immunoglobulin level in neonatal Murrah buffalo calves
Authors: OJHA LAMELLA , KUMAR SACHIN , KEWALRAMANI NEELAM , SARKAR SROBANA , SINGH ABHISHEK KUMAR , TYAGI AMRISH KUMAR
Published: December 2022

An experiment was designed to evaluate the effect of dietary supplementation of Lactobacillus acidophilus on blood biochemical profile, antioxidant activity and plasma immunoglobulin level in neonatal Murrah buffalo calves. The 90 day trial was conducted on 24 neonatal Murrah buffalo calves randomly divided into 4 dietary treatments, viz. CON (basal diet alone), T1 (basal diet + L. acidophilus as a fermented milk @ 100 mL/calf/day having 108 CFU/mL), T2 (basal diet + L. acidophilus as a fermented milk @ 200 mL/calf/day having 108 CFU/ml) and T3 (basal diet + L. acidophilus as a fermented milk @ 300 ml/calf/day having 108 CFU/mL). Supplementation of probiotics improved the plasma glucose level in T2 and T3 as compared to CON. Total protein (TP), plasma albumin (A), plasma globulin (G) and A:G ratio did not change with the supplementation of probiotic in calves. Total cholesterol and HDL cholesterol levels in plasma remained same in all the 4 groups. Total antioxidant (TA) activity was higher in T2 and T3 as compared to CON, whereas it was intermediate in T1. Super oxide dismutase (SOD) activity was significantly higher in T1, T2 and T3 groups as compared to CON whereas catalase and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activity remained same in all groups throughout experimental period. The total plasma immunoglobulin and plasma IgG remained uninfluenced in all the groups. In conclusion, supplementation of L. acidophilus improved energy metabolism and antioxidant capacity in neonatal Murrah buffalo calves.
Influence of Saccharomyces cerevisiae to ameliorate adverse effects of ochratoxin on biochemical profile and immune response in broiler chickens
Authors: SINGH MOHIT , SINGH RAM , MANDAL A B
Published: December 2022

To establish the ochratoxicosis ameliorating efficacy of dietary Saccharomyces cerevisiae (SC), day-old broiler chicks (240) were divided into 6 treatment groups (T1, control (basal diet); T2, T1 + 200 ppb OTA; T3, T1 + 0.05% SC; T4, T1 + 0.1% SC; T5, T2 + 0.05% SC and T6, T2 + 0.1% SC). Each diet was fed to 5 replicated groups of 8 birds each from 1 to 42 days of age. The total serum protein and haemoglobin (Hb) in T2 and T5 were lower than that of control (T1). The serum protein and Hb content in group T6 was higher than that of T2 and statistically similar to that of control. The serum uric acid, creatinine, ALP, SGOT, SGPT and H/L ratio in ochratoxin fed group (T2) was higher than that of T1. The serum uric acid, creatinine, ALP, SGOT, SGPT and H/L ratio in T6 was lower than that of T2 and statistically similar to that of T1. The CMI and HA titre value in ochratoxin fed group (T2) was lower than that of T1. The CMI and HA titre value in T5 and T6 was lower than T1 but higher than T2. It was concluded that ochratoxin contamination at 200 ppb level in broiler diet altered the biochemical parameters and immune response. Inclusion of Saccharomyces cerevisiae at 0.1% level to the ochratoxin contaminated diet ameliorated the adverse effects of ochratoxicosis on biochemical parameters and immune response of broiler chickens.
Comparative evaluation of fodder qualities in different parts of locally available moringa (Moringa oleifera) strains
Authors: ARIF MOHD. , SINGH MAGAN , ONTE SANTOSH , DEY DIPAK , KUMAR RAKESH
Published: December 2022

An experiment was conducted at ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal (Haryana) to generate precise information on nutritional qualities of leaves, twigs and leaves with twigs parts of Moringa oleifera strains. The samples were collected from 5 years old established moringa trees from research farm of NDRI, Karnal. Total six treatments were formed by using the two locally available moriga strains, i.e. Rajasthan local and Haryana local strain, and three types of samples obtained from each strain, i.e. leaves, tender green twigs and leaves with twigs. The treatments were replicated four times and statistically analyzed by using randomized block design (RBD). The results showed that highest value of crude protein, ether extract, total ash, digestible dry matter, relative feed value and net energy for lactation was found in leaves of Haryana local strain of moringa, however, leaves of Rajasthan local strain of moringa also recorded at par value of ether extract, total ash, digestible dry matter and net energy for lactation with leaves of Haryana local. Twigs of both Rajasthan and Haryana local strain of moringa recorded at par value of dry matter content, NDF and ADF.Further, highest value of P, S, Zn, Cu and Mn was found in leaves of Rajasthan local strain of moringa, whereas, highest value of N, Ca, Mg and Fe was found in leaves of Haryana local strain of moringa. However, leaves of both Rajasthan and Haryana local strain of moringa recorded at par values of P, S, Ca, Mg, Zn, Cu and Mn.
Growth and osmoregulatory response of Cyprinus carpio haematopterus (Amur carp) reared in inland saline water
Authors: SINGH SHASHANK , REDDY A K , HARIKRISHNA V , SRIVASTAVA P P , LAKRA W S
Published: December 2022

A 90 days experiment was designed to assess the growth and osmoregulatory response of Cyprinus carpio haematopterus (Amur carp) in inland saline water of sub-humid and semi-arid/ arid zones of Haryana, India. Two hundred forty fingerlings (avg. wt. 3.48±0.272 g) were equally distributed in 4 treatment groups (salinities; control C, 0 ppt; T1, 5 ppt; T2, 10 ppt and T3, 15 ppt) with 3 replicates in 500 L tanks followed by complete randomized design (CRD). There were no significant differences observed in physico-chemical parameters of water among different treatments and found in optimum range throughout the experimental period. The parameters, viz. total alkalinity, hardness (total, calcium and magnesium) and concentration of ions were varying with the salinity and displayed increasing trend with increase in salinity. At the end of experiment, 100% survival was obtained upto 5 ppt whereas decreasing trend was found with increasing salinity (T2 and T3). There was highest% weight gain obtained in control group followed by T1, T2 and T3 groups. The highest specific growth rate (SGR) and protein efficiency ratio (PER) along with lowest food conversion ratio (FCR) was reported in control group followed by T1 and T2 groups, while lowest SGR, PER and highest FCR were reported in T3 group. Serum and water osmolality showed significant increasing trend with increasing salinity, while osmoregulatory capacity was decreasing with increase in salinity. Based on the findings, it is suggested that Amur carp can be cultured with 100% survival up to 5 ppt with slightly lower production rate.
Nutrient management in wheat (Triticum aestivum) production system under conventional and zero tillage in eastern sub-Himalayan plains of India
Authors: MITRA BIPLAB , MAJUMDAR KAUSHIK , DUTTA SUDARSHAN KR , MONDAL TRIPTESH , DAS SAIKAT , BANERJEE HIRAK , RAY KRISHNENDU , SATYANARAYANA T
Published: December 2022

Present study compares the impact of nutrient management along with different agronomic management practices such as conventional and zero tillage on wheat production. Nutrient ExpertÂ® (NE) decision support tool, based on the concept of 4R Nutrient Stewardship, provides nutrient recommendation to the farmers by guiding them choose the right source of fertilizer and advice the right rate, time and place or method of application. Taking due cognizance of above facts, field studies in wheat were conducted at the Instructional Farm under Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Cooch Behar, West Bengal (India) for two consecutive winter seasons of 2014â€“2015 and 2015â€“2016.The study highlights that nutrient management with balanced nutrient application, as guided by NE tool, produces significantly higher yield (3.92 and 4.01 t/ha) over other treatments under both conventional (CT) and zero tillage (ZT). Within NE, the yield was significantly higher in CT (4.01 and 3.92 t/ha) over ZT (3.71 and 3.66 t/ha). While the benefit:cost ratio suggests that ZT with NE is the best management practice with holistic consideration towards productivity enhancement and reduced cost of production, significantly higher economic nitrogen use efficiency (ENUE) values in NE was due to balanced application and optimum utilization of N leading to higher grain yield. The value was lowest in Nrich plots where maximum rate of N was applied without significant yield improvement. The CT resulted in higher values of ENUE compared to ZT in the NE treatment due to higher wheat yield at similar N rates. Therefore, the nutrient dose of NE with application of N, P2O5 and K2O at 140, 32.9 and 65 kg/ha, respectively in collaboration with ZT management practice produced a yield with high productivity, good economics and better ENUE.
Evaluation of maize (Zea mays) cultivars under organic production system in north-western Indo-Gangetic Plains of India
Authors: JAT N K , KUMAR SUDHIR , SHAMIM M , BABU SUBHASH , RAVISANKAR N , PANWAR A S
Published: December 2022

Increased awareness of environmental degradation and growing concern of human health has attracted worldwide attention towards organic farming. A field experiment was carried out during kharif of 2013â€“2014 to identify suitable maize (Zea mays L.) cultivars having high yield potential under organic production system. Twelve released cultivars of maize varied in duration and nitrogen requirement were evaluated. Results revealed that late maturing cultivars PMH-1 and PMH-3 being at par to each other recorded the significantly higher values of growth parameters like plant height, dry matter accumulation and leaf area index; and yield attributes in terms of cobs plant, cob length, cob girth, grain rows/cob, grains/row and test weight, whereas the extra early cultivars like Vivek QPM-9 being at par with Vivek Hybrid-9 registered the lowest values of growth and yield attributes. The late maturing cultivars like PMH-1, PMH-3, Seed tech-2324 and Bio-9681 produced significantly higher grain yield (>5.0 t/ha) and biological yield (>12.5 t/ha). Cultivars PMH-4 among medium maturity group produced comparable yield with late cultivars. Grain yield across the varied duration cultivars had a significant positive correlation with cob length, grains/row and N uptake. As per their maturity class, the extra early and early cultivars commence silking (<50 days) and physiological maturity (<82 days) significantly earlier than medium and late cultivars. Moreover, extra early cultivars (Vivek Hybrid-9 and Vivek QPM-9) recorded significantly higher protein content in grain amongst the cultivars tested. The late cultivars PMH-1 and PMH-3 being at par with each other recorded the highest N, P and K uptake in plants while lowest nutrient uptake was observed in the extra early Vivek QPM-9 and Vivek Hybrid-9. Late cultivar PMH-3 followed by PMH-1 recorded the highest net returns (` 66,759) and B:C ratio (1.79) of organic maize cultivation. Soil fertility status in terms of organic carbon, available P and K could not be influenced significantly, however the available N content was significantly higher under extra early cultivars Vivek QPM-9 (172.1 kg/ha) and Vivek Hybrid-9 (170.3 kg/ha). Thus, it can be concluded that PMH-1 and PMH-3 cultivars of maize are most suitable for growing in north-western plains region of Uttar Pradesh under organic production system.
Factor analysis of irradiation of the strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa) seeds pulsed low-frequency magnetic field
Authors: SMIRNOV I G , KHORT D. O , FILIPPOV R A , KUTYREV A I
Published: December 2022

The present study explored the effect of the irradiation of strawberry (Fragaria Ã— ananassa) seeds by a lowfrequency magnetic field with the help of a developed device for magnetic-pulse processing of plants.The experiment was repeated three times; 24 batches of 30 seeds per batch were involved and one batch of 100 seeds was taken as a control.The induction of the pulsed magnetic field in the processing zone was 4, 5, 6 mT, regulated by moving the working body of the inductor (magnetic coil).The experiment showed that low-frequency pulsed magnetic had a positive effect on the germination energy and the germination of strawberry seeds. Statistical processing of the obtained experimental results was carried out by means of mathematical modeling by orthogonal planning of experiments.On the 18th day of registration, the germination energy of strawberry seeds treated with a low-frequency pulsed magnetic field exceeded the control indicators by 21%. Based on the calculated coefficients of the mathematical model, the response function and equation of the mathematical model were found.The graphical interpretation of the function of three variables and the chart of lines of equal level (contours) were constructed.The values of the extremum of the response function and the corresponding values of the factors in the coded and natural form were obtained.The analysis of these factorial experiments showed that the most effective parameter of irradiation for increasing germination and seed germination energy is irradiation with a frequency of 15.325 Hz, a duty ratio of 16.145 and magnetic induction in the irradiation zone of 5.05 MT.
Soil and weather based yield prediction model for rainfed areas
Authors: SHARMA ANIL , ARORA SANJAY , SHARMA VIKAS , ARYA VIVAK M , SHARMA S K
Published: December 2022

Yield Predictor for Rainfed Areas (YPRA) is a desktop based software application developed in VB.NET programming language using Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 IDE with user friendly and self defining menus. This YPRA is the positive modification and conversion of â€˜RPEI (Relative Production Efficiency Index) based yield prediction conceptâ€™ into a â€˜user-friendly software applicationâ€™. The RPEI is governed by various easily determinable physiographic, soil physico-chemical, biological and climatic parameters. The yields predicted through YPRA will help in promoting climate resilient agriculture by scheming proper crop contingency planning to meet abrupt weather conditions. This software application can predict yield of one single location as well as multiple locations. The per cent contribution of each parameter can be depicted graphically also. The YPRA was calibrated and validated for four locations representing four states of north-west India. On comparing the predicted yield and observed yield, a prediction variation of 0.01 to 6.1% for maize and 3.0 to 9.61% for wheat crop was observed which is quite acceptable keeping in view the diverse physiographic, climatic and soil conditions in these locations.
Spectrometers in Wonderland: Shrinking, Shrinking, Shrinking
Authors: Crocombe Richard
Published: December 2022

This article gives a brief overview of the major portable techniques: those based on optical spectroscopy techniques, including near-infrared (NIR), mid-infrared (mid-IR), and Raman spectroscopy; mass spectrometry (MS) systems, including high-pressure MS (HPMS), gas chromatography–MS (GC–MS), ion mobility spectrometry (IMS); elemental techniques, such as X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS); and emerging miniaturized techniques like nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). The above are all “conventional” spectroscopic techniques and reduced to a rugged portable format, containing self-contained data systems. They provide specific and actionable information to their operators working with them outside the laboratory—in the field—and these instruments have well-defined value propositions. A recent development is the availability of low cost (<$100) multispectral sensors operating in the visible and NIR regions. This low cost enables the sensors to be embedded into consumer products, such as smart “white goods” appliances, personal care, fitness products, and even “wearables” products. In the future, miniature and portable spectrometers will be ubiquitous—outside the laboratory, and in your home and pocket.
An Archaeometric Investigation into the Former Cataract House Hotel via Elemental Analysis
Authors: Jackson Magdalena , Perrelli Douglas , Shelley Jacob T. , Donais Mary Kate
Published: December 2022

Over the course of the 19th century, the former Cataract House Hotel of Niagara Falls, New York, became one of the largest hotels in the region while also serving as an important “station” on the Underground Railroad. A park now occupies the area covering its demolished ruins. Since 2017, archaeological excavations of the site have taken place, led by the Anthropology Department at SUNY Buffalo. Although much is known about the overall design of the Cataract House Hotel, a clearer understanding of its construction phases, as well as its role in the Underground Railroad, could be determined from spectroscopic analysis in tandem with ongoing archaeological investigations. In 2022, in situ data collection was performed on plaster walls at the excavation site using a portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) instrument. These elemental data were used in conjunction with archaeological information to form conclusions regarding different construction phases of the hotel. Samples of plaster walls were also collected for further ex situ analyses with pXRF and portable laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (pLIBS) in a laboratory setting. Future work will include data collection and analysis by additional spectroscopic methods of other artifacts collected at the site, such as pigment samples removed from an unearthed stone step.
The usage of Web tools in Extension Service Delivery among agricultural extension workers in Ekiti state. Nigeria
Authors: Christopher Tunde ADARA  , Sunday Idowu OGUNJIMI  , Oluwaseun Tosin BAMIGBOYE  , Babatunde Samuel JAYEOLA
Published: December 2022

The advent of Covid-19 pandemic has contributed meaningfully to ICT in terms of its relevance, those that deal with communication like agricultural extension had no choice than to flow with the current trend of communicating with their clientele with the use of certain ICT tools such as the web-based tools. This enables a free flow and continuous contact with the farmers on updated information that is useful for agricultural productivity. The study therefore was conducted to assess the usage of web tools among the agricultural extension workers  in south-west Nigeria,  the study was carried out to: examine   the socioeconomic characteristics of extension workers, determine the extension workers  on the usage of web tools in disseminating agricultural information and constraints facing the usage of web tools in disseminating of agricultural information. The study was carried out in Ekiti states Nigeria.  Multi-stage sampling techniques was adopted. Primary data were collected and analyze using descriptive. The findings also show that respondents are high using of most the web tools such as facebook, whatapps, tiwtter etc for disseminate agricultural information to the farmers. Furthermore, the findings show that web tools usage has crucial role to play in promoting quality extension delivery, best agronomy practices and promoting new generation agriculture and make agriculture more lucrative and sustainable as well as improving livelihood in Nigeria. However, some constraints were identified with the use of web tools during the period of carrying out this study, such constraints are: poor internet coverage, lack of awareness of information sources available and untimely provision of information, high cost, complex to use, it requires special types of devices to use some of the webtools etc. The study therefore concludes that if the constraints faced was solves then the level of usage webtools will increase and enhance agricultural productivity. However, the study recommended that both agricultural extension workers needs to be trained on almost all the identified web tools.
Aspects of Mental Health among Parents of Children with Developmental Disorders
Authors: Lupu Alexandru-Ioan
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this study is firstly to examine the mental health status among parents of children with developmental disorders in relation to certain family and demographic factors and, secondly, to determine the predictor role of parental self-efficacy in relation to mental health of parents of children with developmental disorders. Forty-six people participated in the study, ages 23-49, M = 37.46, SD = 6.51, parents of children with ASD or other developmental disorders, children ages ranges between 3 and 15, M = 6.50, SD = 2.77. The questionnaires used were DASS21R for anxiety and depression, and Parenting Sense of Competence Scale was used for parenting self-efficacy.  Results showed that mothers of children with developmental disorders have higher levels of anxiety than their fathers, that age is a positive predictor of depression and anxiety in parents of children with developmental disorders, and that self-efficacy is a negative predictor of mental health disorders.
New training master's program in "Art Therapy" at Academy of Music, Dance and Visual Arts "Prof. Asen Diamanidev" Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Authors: Kazashka Vesela
Published: December 2022

This article reflects a study related to the master's programs in "Art Therapy" in Bulgarian universities and formulates the need for training personnel in this field. An analysis of the existing master's programs was made, and a new interdisciplinary master's program "Art Therapy" was presented at the Academy of Music, Dance and Visual Arts "Prof. Asen Diamanidev" - Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
The Treasury Single Account System and Financial Stability in Nigeria
Authors: Igbekoyi Olusola Esther
Published: December 2022

This study investigates the effect of the treasury single account system on financial stability in Nigeria. Specifically, we hoped to find out if speculation of government regarding government debt and stock market performances are met. The study utilized data published in the Central Bank of Nigeria statistical bulletin for a period of 2011-2020. The time series data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that the TSA system had a negative impact on government debt performance, with significant negative impact on advances from commercial banks and external debt finance charges. However, it had an insignificant negative impact on overdraft from Central bank of Nigeria (CBN). In the case of stock market performance, it was revealed that the TSA system had a significant negative impact on stock market liquidity and stock market size. It is therefore concluded that, as speculated, the TSA system improved government debt performance as it reduces it, but adversely affects the stock market performance. The study therefore recommended that in the adoption of the TSA system, the government must salvage the financial system from shock by readjusting its fiscal policies.
THE ROLE OF DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION IN THE RECOVERY OF STROKE PATIENTS
Authors: Matinyan S.V.
Published: December 2022

Инсульт вызывается тяжелым нарушением мозгового кровообращения. Симптомы, возникающие в результате инсульта, часто носят стойкий характер и не реагируют на современные схемы лечения. В ходе работы была проанализирована роль глубокой стимуляции мозга как фактора облегчения симптомов в хронической фазе инсульта. Также были проанализированы существующие мишени и проведен сравнительный анализ с точки зрения нацеливания на разные участки мозга. Показано, что варианты глубокой стимуляции мозга были полезны при лечении дискинезии, вызванной инсультом, боли, двигательных расстройств и постинсультного тремора. Однако неоднородность проводимых исследований и отсутствие длительного наблюдения снижают достоверность имеющихся данных, и дальнейшие клинические испытания требуют разработки единого подхода.