bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A multidimensionalidade do ProUni na percepção de seus beneficiários
Authors: Pires André , Varollo Víctor Marques
Published: July 2023

O artigo tem por objetivo compreender a multidimensionalidade do Programa Universidade Para Todos (Prouni) a partir das experiências dos bolsistas no ensino superior. Através de pesquisa bibliográfica na base SciELO e BDTD, foram selecionados 53 trabalhos que atendiam ao requisito de serem pesquisas que buscaram compreender a percepção dos bolsistas sobre o programa, ou seja, que utilizaram como método entrevistas, questionários ou outra forma de interação com estes estudantes. Com a leitura dos textos selecionados, elaborou-se categorias de análise para classificar as diversas dimensões levantadas pelos prounistas, sendo elas: exclusão, permanência, rede de apoio e inclusão. O que foi possível notar é que tais dimensões se relacionam entre si, como por exemplo a permanência suscitar a formação de redes de apoio.
More than skin deep, a rare case of DRESS secondary to Vimovo complicated by severe, acute myocarditis.
Authors: O'Mahony Sarah , Tobin Anne Marie , Donnelly Teresa
Published: July 2023

A sixty-year-old male presented with three-day history of a widespread
erythematous rash with associated chills, paraesthesia, and haematuria.
On review of medications, he had recently been commenced on Vimovo
(Naproxen/Esomeprazole) 500mg/20mg twice daily for a week for back pain.
Bloods showed hypereosinophilia and a moderate acute kidney injury.
Histology revealed parakeratosis, mild spongiosis with eosinophils. His
admission was complicated by the acute onset of rapid atrial
fibrillation with acute coronary syndrome. Coronary angiogram was
non-obstructive. Cardiac MRI revealed acute myocarditis. This was felt
to be a complication secondary to Drug reaction with eosinophilia and
systemic symptoms (DRESS). In addition to his cardiac management, he was
treated with oral corticosteroids and supportive care.
Naproxen/Esomeprazole was stopped. On repeat cardiac MRI 3 months later
his myocarditis had resolved, and his skin remains clear. DRESS is a
rare drug induced hypersensitivity reaction that includes skin eruption,
haematological abnormalities, lymphadenopathy, and internal organ
involvement which has morality rate of up to 10%. The objective of this
case report is to highlight the significant cardiac complications that
can ensue. Naproxen/Esomeprazole was the culprit drug which is rare.
There has been one previous case of DRESS secondary to NSAID with
myocarditis. However, it presented as cardiogenic shock. This case was
complicated by arrythmia and acute coronary syndrome. DRESS warrants
prompt recognition with identification of causative drug and withdrawal.
Multiorgan complications can be severe, and treatment should not be
delayed. DRESS should always be considered with a new onset rash in the
context of a new medication.
Modelling Information Warfare Dynamics to Counter Propaganda using a Nonlinear Differential Equation with a PINN-based Learning Approach
Authors: Pandey Rashmikiran , Pandey Mrinal , Nazarov Alexey Nikolaevich
Published: July 2023

This research work presents a novel approach to combat propaganda and
misinformation in the context of information warfare through the
integration of a modified logistic differential equation, a
Physics-Informed Neural Network (PINN), and a comprehensive parameter
sensitivity analysis. The study leverages the LIAR dataset, which offers
a diverse range of labelled statements reflecting real-world political
discourse, making it an ideal foundation for capturing the complexities
of propaganda dynamics. The modified logistic equation, incorporating
parameters such as spread rate (α), decay rate (β), and growth rate (γ),
is employed to capture the intricate dynamics of information spread and
adoption. The PINN model uses domain knowledge and data to estimate the
underlying dynamics and unknown parameters of the logistic equation.
This allows for highly accurate classification and analysis of
propaganda spread. Thereafter, a parameter sensitivity analysis is
conducted under different attacker intensities, categorized as
aggressive, neutral, and non-aggressive. Varying population sizes are
considered to assess the implications of different parameter
combinations. The results reveal the significant influence of the spread
rate parameter (α), highlighting the aggressiveness of the attacker’s
propaganda dissemination in information warfare scenarios. Furthermore,
the proposed PINN-based model’s performance is evaluated against two
benchmark models: a Term Frequency-Inverse Document Frequency (TF- IDF)
model and the random forest classifier. The PINN model achieved an
impressive accuracy rate of 97.32% on the LIAR dataset, outperforming
both the TF-IDF model (93.87%) and the random forest classifier (95%).
This demonstrates the superior predictive power and effectiveness of the
PINN model in capturing the complexities of information spread in the
realm of propaganda and misinformation. This research lays down a robust
groundwork for research aimed at combating propaganda and pushing the
boundaries of information warfare. It achieves this by validating the
efficacy of the proposed model and showcasing its superiority when
compared to existing benchmark models. The comprehensive parameter
sensitivity analysis further enhances the understanding of the system’s
behavior and offers insights into the impact of varying parameter
values.
Recombinant Production of Hydrophobin DewA in Pichia pastoris and Determination of Its Functions
Authors: TURGUT Alpgiray , YAZICI Ayşenur , TASKIN Mesut , ÖRTÜCÜ Serkan
Published: July 2023

Hydrophobins have great potential in many biotechnological applications
due to their varying surface properties. However, sufficient amount of
production cannot be provided for industrial production. Therefore,
further studies on the recombinant production of hydrophobins are
needed. In this study, recombinant production of the class I hydrophobin
DewA from Aspergillus nidulans, which was determined to have a high
contact angle in the literature, was aimed. As a result, DewA protein
was produced recombinantly using P. pastoris X-33 strain under the AOX1
promoter by transferring into the pPICZa-A vector. The optimal culture
condition for DewA expression was obtained at 1% methanol concentration
at 77 mg/L in 96 hours. Recombinant DewA has been proven to change
surface properties on Teflon and glass surfaces. Then, the surface
stability of the protein was evaluated by applying hot SDS and UV to
these surfaces. In the study, DewA protein of A. nidulans was cloned
into pPICZα-A vector and recombinantly produced in P. pastoris X-33
strain for the first time.
ROLAND BARTHES SEMIOTIC STUDY: UNDERSTANDING THE MEANING WORD OF 'AZAB, A REINTERPRETATION FOR MODERN SOCIETY
Authors: Adiansyah Ridho , Sofia Adib , Bensar Muin , Adams Ali , Barakat Mohamed Ahmed
Published: July 2023

Modern society's understanding of the meaning of Azab is often inaccurate; many understand it as torture, cruelty, and God's retribution. This article was created to examine how the concept of Azab is understood and perceived by Muslims. Because most know Azab as torment, pain, and God's cruelty, Roland Barthes' semiotics will be used as a knife to find out how the true meaning of doom from the Qur'an relates to this topic for analysis. Barthes argues that all language systems can be understood through two steps: the first is known as the linguistic system (linguistics), and the second is known as the myth system (mythology). To achieve the myth system, namely by using a sign system consisting of three components: the signifier, the signified, and the sign on the second level. Using Roland Barthes' semiotics, the concept of Azab, understanding that God will torture humans who have sins in the afterlife, is just a myth. Punishment is not a form of His wrath but a form of His love. God has given His servant signs of Azab as proof of nature rahman and womb Him so that humans do not get that painful Azab. Even though, in the end, a sinful human still gets punishment (torture) as a reward for his actions, all of this is because God wants to purify and cleanse humans from sins while living in the world.
The Impact of Al Islam and Muhammadiyah Development on Integrity, Obedience, and Involvement in Muhammadiyah Organizations
Authors: Safi'i Imam , Tarmini Wini
Published: July 2023

This study aims to describe the responses of alumni of the Indonesian Language Education Study Program regarding the impact of fostering Al Islam and Kemuhammadiyahan on integrity, religious observance, and the commitment of graduates to be actively involved in the Muhammadiyah organization. The method used in this research is the survey method. Respondents in this study were alumni of the 2020/2021 Indonesian Language Education Study Program. The number of alumni who were successfully traced was 76. The study results showed that 69.74% of alumni thought that Islamic and Muhammadiyah-style coaching greatly impacted building integrity. As many as 75% of alumni believe that the guidance of Al Islam and Kemuhammadiyahan has an influence on religious observance. The high impact of fostering Al Islam and Kemuhammadiyahan on the integrity and observance of the worship of the alumni has not been directly proportional to the interest in the involvement of alumni in the Muhammadiyah organization. As many as 51.32% of alumni have not been involved in the Muhammadiyah organization.
The Essence of Mahabah from the Perspective of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jailani: A Study of The Tafsir of Al-Jilani
Authors: Najiburrohman Najiburrohman , Mariatin Siti
Published: July 2023

Islam is a religion that guides people in life to always be guided. Islam also recognizes one of the natures of the human heart in the form of love. Discussions about love (mahabah) have been studied a lot, but not all of them focus on mahabbatullah. The themes discussed are an explanation of love towards fellow beings, such as spouse, family, property, and place of residence. Believers nowadays have a greater level of love for others than Allah and prefer worldly happiness to attain the love of Allah. In Tafsir Al-Jailani, written by Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jailani, the essence of love belongs only to and for Allah swt. This tafsir, it complements the explanation of mahabah written by other Sheikh Abdul Qadir, although the discussion in Tafsir Al-Jailani is less long and extensive. The characteristic of Tafsir Al-Jilani has a Sufi pattern and uses the ijmali method. In the sense of an interpretation, it cannot be separated from its scientific background, as well as Sheikh Abdul Qadir al-Jailani, in his interpretation, must have been influenced by Sufi thought. The method used in this research is descriptive analysis by systematically, factually, and accurately describing the phenomenon under study. The results of this research show that true love is love that flows to the owner of a majesty, namely Allah swt. Love for anything will be false if it is not aimed at Him. When the sense of compassion flows in every human being, it will give rise to behaviors that are inclined towards obedience in everyday life.
Islam in the Midst of AI (Artificial Intelligence) Struggles: Between Opportunities and Threats
Authors: Khoirunisa Ana , Rohman Fathur , Azizah Hilda Aulya , Ardianti Devi , Maghfiroh Arinta Lailatul , Noor Aditya Muhammad
Published: July 2023

Islam is a religion that accepts all forms of technological progress, including advances in artificial intelligence. However, in the development of technology, Muslims are required to adapt to anticipate the negative or positive impacts that exist. The purpose of this study is to find out the opportunities and threats that accompany the emergence of AI (Artificial Intelligence) so that AI (Artificial Intelligence) can be used in harmony with the Islamic religion. The qualitative method was chosen in this study, by collecting secondary data which was then analyzed to answer all questions. The results of the research show that if Artificial Intelligence is developed and implemented properly, it will be very helpful for the needs of Muslims. But there are also threats including; prone to be misused to instill the values of apostasy, radicalization and terrorism. The use of Artificial Intelligence in harmony with the Islamic religion, must pay attention to ethical and moral principles in the development and application of Artificial Intelligence.
Activities of the Muhammadiyah Student Association (IPM) at SMK Muhammadiyah Karanganyar
Authors: Agustina Asri , Anshory Muhammad Isa
Published: July 2023

This study aims to analyze the implementation of character education through the organizational activities of the Muhammadiyah Student Association (IPM) at SMK Muhammadiyah Karanganyar. In addition, the paper attempts to determine the supporting and inhibiting factors for the implementation of character education through the organizational activities of the IPM at SMK Muhammadiyah Karanganyar. This study was conducted at SMK Muhammadiyah Karanganyar, Pekalongan Regency. The research method used in this research is a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach. The data collection techniques used were interviews, observation, and documentation with three stages of data analysis, namely data reduction, data presentation and data verification. The results of this study concluded that the implementation of character education through the organizational activities of the Muhammadiyah Student Association (IPM) at the Karanganyar Muhammadiyah Vocational School was carried out systematically, namely, through the planning, implementation and evaluation stages. Activities that support character education at the Karanganyar Muhammadiyah Vocational School are recitation of Qur’an, singing Indonesia Raya songs and Monday and Friday infaq program. Among the supporting factors of the program are collaboration with teachers, self-awareness of students, careful planning of activities while the inhibiting factors are lack of self-confidence, lack of communication, differences of opinion and lack of responsibility
A numerical study of swelling porous thermoelastic media with second sound
Authors:   Department of Mathematics and Informatics, Hassan II University, FSAC, Fundamental and Applied Mathematics Laboratory, Casablanca, Morocco, Smouk A. , Radid A. ,   Department of Mathematics and Informatics, Hassan II University, FSAC, Fundamental and Applied Mathematics Laboratory, Casablanca, Morocco, Soufyane A. ,   Department of Mathematics, College of Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Published: July 2023

In this work, we numerically consider a swelling porous thermoelastic system with a heat flux given by the Maxwell–Cattaneo law. We study the numerical energy and the exponential decay of the thermoelastic problem. First, we give a variational formulation written in terms of the transformed derivatives corresponding to a coupled linear system composed of four first-order variational equations. A fully discrete algorithm is introduced and a discrete stability property is proven. A priori error estimates are also provided. Finally, some numerical results are given to demonstrate the behavior of the solution.
Challenges and issues for Internet of Things (IoT): recent survey
Authors:   Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Faculty of Sciences Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca, LIS Labs, Casablanca, Morocco, Guéro A.-M. M. , Chiba Z. ,   Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Faculty of Sciences Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca, LIS Labs, Casablanca, Morocco, Abghour N. ,   Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Faculty of Sciences Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca, LIS Labs, Casablanca, Morocco
Published: July 2023

The Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the most emerging and revolutionary technologies of this century. The IoT is a network of dedicated devices called things deployed and used to collect, handle and exchange real-world data over the Internet or other networks. Combined with automation systems, IoT devices can help manage, monitor, and alert users to the changes in their environment, assist them to make smarter decisions, facilitate daily life, and contribute to the development of the economy and industry. Nevertheless, the exponential growth of IoT equipment as well as the absence of common international standards leads to huge challenges, among which are security and performance. Indeed, with an increasing number of devices, the old methods of managing connected devices become inappropriate, which creates security breaches. Furthermore, the limited resources of IoT devices besides the nature of their network prevent the implementation of strong and sophisticated security measures on them. As a result, IoT appliances are vulnerable and prone to many security threats and intrusions. This paper presents an overview of IoT issues and challenges. Also, it exhibits a deep analysis of the solutions proposed in the literature for these issues. This assists to mark the concerns that still require to be handled, well outlines the mainstream of research direction, and clears the way for new avenues of research for forthcoming researchers. Finally, we deliver a guide or support for scientists interested in the Internet of Things.
Dynamic von Karman equations with viscous damping
Authors:   College of Idlssan–Ouarzazate, Morocco, El-Aqqad B. , Oudaani J. ,   Department of Mathematics and Managment, Ibnou Zohr University, Poly-Disciplinary Faculty, El Mouatasim A. ,   Department of Mathematics and Managment, Ibnou Zohr University, Poly-Disciplinary Faculty
Published: July 2023

In this paper we are interested to the dynamic von Karman equations coupled with viscous damping and without rotational forces, (α=0) [Chueshov I., Lasiecka I. (2010)], this problem describes the buckling and flexible phenomenon of small nonlinear vibration of vertical displacement to the elastic plates. Our fundamental goal is to establish the existence and the uniqueness to the weak solution for the so-called global energy, under assumption F0∈H3+ϵ(ω). Finally for illustrate our theoretical results we use the finite difference method.
Uso da toxina botulínica no controle do bruxismo – relato de caso
Authors: Lido Yara Janaina Viana Lima , Miyahira Alexandre , Feitosa Pedro Carvalho
Published: July 2023

O bruxismo é uma atividade mastigatória parafuncional caracterizado pelo excessivo apertar e/ou ranger de dentes, podendo ocorrer durante o sono ou em vigília. Várias causas têm sido pesquisadas, entre elas, fatores psicológicos, estresse emocional, má oclusão, distúrbios do sono e alguns medicamentos. Esse distúrbio afeta de 5 a 96% da população, em algum grau, durante algum período da vida, trazendo vários sintomas como: dor de cabeça e muscular, desgaste e fratura dentária e disfunções da articulação temporomandibular. Atualmente a toxina botulínica tipo A tem sido usada para várias condições médicas e cosméticas. Nos últimos anos houve um aumento do uso da toxina botulínica para o controle do bruxismo, sendo aplicada nos músculos masseter e temporal. Há relatos de uma redução média de 20% na força mastigatória e na contração do músculo envolvido, durante 6 meses. O presente relato de caso visa analisar o efeito da toxina botulínica em paciente com diagnóstico de bruxismo e hipertrofia massetérica. A avaliação será feita por meio de fotografias antes e depois do procedimento e questionário a ser respondido pelo paciente. Será usado 30 U de toxina botulínica em cada masseter, dividido por 3 pontos e no ventre anterior do músculo temporal, 20 U de cada lado. Após três meses da aplicação será feito nova avaliação e fotografias e se espera diminuição dos eventos de apertamento e ranger de dentes, diminuição da dor e hiperatividade muscular e redução do volume do masseter, deixando rosto da paciente menos quadrado.
Formation of the Operational Skills of Using Information and Communication Technologies in the Professional Activity of a Future Pedagogue
Authors: Anatoliiovych Lystopad Oleksii , Kostiantynivna Mardarova Iryna , Anatoliivna Kniazheva Irina , Albertivna Kudriavtseva Olena
Published: July 2023

This article highlights the issue of forming future preschool teachers’ competence in using information and communication technologies in their professional activity, particularly creating their operational skills. This paper presents the results of diagnosing the peculiarities of developing functional skills to use information and communication technologies in the professional activity of the future preschool education teacher. The article aimed to highlight the process and results of the research on the formation of operational skills in the use of information and communication technologies in the professional activity of future preschool education teachers in higher educational institutions. The analysis was carried out before and after classes on the subject “Information and communication technologies in preschool education.” The authors described the levels of developing operational skills of using information and communication technologies in professional activity of the future preschool education teacher as sufficient, intermediate, and low. They also offered and introduced the methods of forming operational skills using information and communication technologies in professional activity of the future preschool education teacher. Implementing these methods facilitated the formation of the operational component of future preschool education teachers’ competence in using information and communication technologies in the professional activity. A statistical study based on the multifunctional criterion of agreement χ2 – Pearson proved that the indicators of the formation of future preschool education teachers’ functional skills of using information and communication technologies in professional activity before and after classes on “Information and communication technologies in preschool education” differ significantly.
La experiencia de Taiwan en la modernización y sus enseñanzas para otros países en vías de desarrollo
Authors: Tsai George W. , Franco Toriz Germán
Published: July 2023

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La gestación de la independencia: la resistencia de los grupos subordinados y la lucha por el poder de los grupos dominantes en las Filipinas durante el siglo XIX
Authors: Rodríguez Gómez M. Guadalupe
Published: July 2023

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Ann Grodzins Gold. A Carnival of Parting: The Tales of King Bharthari and King Gopi Chand As Sung and Told by Madhu Natisar Nath of Ghatiyali, Rajasthan. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1992.
Authors: Lorenzen David N.
Published: July 2023

John D. Smith. The Epic of Pabuji: A Study, Transcription and Translation, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 1991.
Max Liniger-Goumaz. La Démocrature. Dictature camouflée. Démocratie truquée. París: L'Harmattan, 1992.
Authors: Cejas Mónica
Published: July 2023

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Max Liniger-Goumaz. L'Afrique à refaire. Vers un impôt planétaire. París: L'Harmattan, 1992.
Authors: Cejas Mónica
Published: July 2023

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Fred H. Lawson. The Social Origins of Egyptian Expansionism during the Muhammad 'Ali Period. Nueva York: Columbia University Press, 1992. xiii-215 pp.
Authors: Taboada Hernán G. H.
Published: July 2023

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Involvement of Aberrant DNA Methylation in the Deregulated Expression of EHF, LPAR1, MPZL3, and POPDC2 Genes in Equine Sarcoids
Authors: Semik-Gurgul Ewelina , Gurgul Artur , Pawlina-Tyszko Klaudia , Gałuszka Anna , Pędziwiatr Rafał , Witkowski Maciej , Ząbek Tomasz
Published: July 2023

Sarcoids are the most common dermatological tumor of equids worldwide. These fibroblastic tumors rarely regress, more often they remain and can be locally invasive. To explore the functional importance of DNA methylation during the BPV-dependent neoplasia of equine dermal tissues, this study assessed a methylation level of CpG islands (CGIs) in the promoter region of LPAR1, MPZL3, and POPDC2 genes, and within the gene body of the EHF gene, which were found to be differentially expressed in sarcoid samples in a previous study and harbored the differentially methylated sites (DMSs) in their sequences. The results of bisulfite sequencing PCR (BSP) showed a decrease in the methylation levels of CGIs of LPAR1 and EHF genes and an increase in the case of POPDC2. The obtained data did not reveal any changes in the level of DNA methylation in the analyzed promoter region of the MPZL3 gene between the tumor and healthy tissues. Our observations confirm the presence of CpG methylation alterations in the equine sarcoid and provide new insight into a better understanding of the epigenetic regulation of this tumor development.
Effect of Feeding Selected Strains of Conserved Breed Hens with Diets Containing Legumes on Egg Quality and Content and Activity of Lysozyme
Authors: Krawczyk Józefa , Lewko Lidia , Świątkiewicz Sylwester
Published: July 2023

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of replacing soybean meals with legume grains in diets on laying performance of hens and egg quality, with particular emphasis on egg lysozyme content. The study included 4 breeds/strains of laying hens included in the conservation programme in Poland, i.e.: Green-legged Partridge (Z-11), Yellow-legged Partridge (Ż-33), Rhode Island Red (R-11), and Leghorn (H-22). At 41–56 weeks of age, the hens of each strain were divided into two groups: I (control) − fed ad libitum with a standard diet based soybean meal, and II (experimental) − fed ad libitum with a diet that contained beans, peas and lupins instead of soybean meal. At 56 weeks of age, 32 eggs were taken at random from each group of hens and each strain, which were subjected to quality assessment. The results of the study confirm the possibility of feeding the above-mentioned hens with diets in which soybeans were replaced with 28% of faba bean, pea, and yellow lupin grains without a significant effect on laying performance, but with a change in some egg quality characteristics. In groups of hens fed a diet without soybean, a decrease in egg and albumen weight, albumen and yolk pH values, and an increase in yolk yellowness were recorded, as well as an increase in Haugh units and air cell height and shell porosity. There was a significant effect of genotype and diet and simultaneously of both factors on the content and activity of lysozyme in the thin and thick albumen. In the experimental groups, the average content and activity of lysozyme in the thin albumen decreased and in the thick albumen increased. Regardless of diet, statistically significant variation in egg internal quality and egg shell quality between hen strains was shown, as well as a correlation between the content and activity of lysozyme in eggs and shell colour.
Influence of dietary chitosan-oligosaccharides supplementation on productive and reproductive performance of laying hens
Authors: Youssef Islam M. , Khalil Hassan A. , Swelum Ayman A. , Al Garadi Maged A. , Balasubramanian Balamuralikrishnan , Hassan Magdy S. , Abd El Halim Haiam S. , Abd El-Hack Mohamed E. , Youssef Khaled M. , Abo-Samra Maher A.
Published: July 2023

This experiment aimed to ascertain whether adding chitosan-oligosaccharides (COS) to the diet will affect Mandarah laying hens’ productivity and reproductive efficiency. At the age of 34 weeks, 120 laying hens and 12 cocks of the Mandarah chicken strain were separated into four groups, each consisting of 30 hens and three cocks. The 1st group served as a control group, receiving only a basic diet. The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th experimental groups received 0.1, 0.2, and 0.5 g/kg of chitosan-oligosaccharides as an addition to the base diet, respectively. According to the findings of this study, the majority of the analyzed attributes differed significantly between treatment groups. Comparing the COS-treated birds to the control birds, the COS-treated birds significantly increased egg production, improved feed conversion, Haugh unit score, shell thickness, fertility, hatchability, ovary weight, and the number of yellow ovarian follicles as well as blood estradiol-17β (E2) and testosterone concentrations. Furthermore, compared to the other treated groups, introducing COS at a level of 0.1 g/kg diet resulted in the best laying rate, egg mass, and feed conversion. The highest percentage of fertility, hatchability of hatching eggs, ovary weight, number of yellow ovarian follicles, and serum E2 concentration was also found in birds fed COS at a dose of 0.2 g/kg feed. In addition, compared to the control diet, COS treatment at 0.1, 0.2, and 0.5 g/kg enhanced relative economic efficiency by 464.43, 457.41, and 352.75%, respectively. It is concluded that chitosan improves economic efficiency, reproductive performance, productivity in laying hens, and overall health when used at 0.1 g/kg diet.
Effect of dietary fish oil sparing with blended vegetable oils on growth, fatty acid composition and lipid-metabolism-related genes expression in juvenile rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Authors: Ghaedi Alireza , Mozanzadeh Mansour Torfi , Zargham Davood , Hosseini Seyed Abdolhamid
Published: July 2023

A nutritional study was conducted to evaluate the influence of dietary fish oil (FO) sparing by using a mixture of vegetal oils (VO) on rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) juveniles (30.0 g). A basal diet was supplemented with the experimental oils at a 10% level, including FO (FO diet), a blend of VO (sunflower, soybean and rapeseed oils with a 1:1:1 ratio), and a mixture (1:1 ratio) of FO and the blends of VO (MIX). In a raceway system, 450 fish were stocked in nine rectangular concrete tanks (50 fish/ tank−1). Three experimental diets, with three replicates each, were offered to fish up to visual satiation for eight weeks. Growth performance did not change among groups (P>0.05). The highest and lowest proportions of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), n-3 long chain-PUFA, especially docosahexaenoic acid, and n-3/n-6 PUFA ratio were in the whole body of FO and the VO groups, respectively (P<0.05). Serum catalase and glutathione peroxidase activities in VO group were higher than others. Serum superoxide dismutase activity in fish fed FO and VO diets was higher than MIX group (P<0.05). VO group had higher serum lysozyme, alternative complement pathway, and total immunoglobulin levels than other experimental groups. MIX group had highest serum triglyceride, cholesterol, and low-density lipoproteins. Serum high-density lipoproteins, aspartate aminotransferase, and alanine aminotransferase levels in VO treatment were in the lowest level compared to others (P<0.05). The highest relative transcription levels of fatty acid synthase, delta-6 fatty acyl desaturase, and apolipoprotein b-100 genes were in the liver of fish fed the MIX diet. The relative transcription level of the fatty acid-binding protein1 gene did not change (P>0.05). In summary, the results of this study revealed that dietary FO sparing with VO did not adversely affect the growth and health indices of rainbow trout; nevertheless, it had adverse effects on its nutritional values by reducing whole-body n-3 LC-PUFA content.
Vascular stiffness in cold pressor test hyper-reactors
Authors: Adnan Suzan Kameran , Neda Feza Shalal , AL-Gailani Bassam T.
Published: July 2023

Background: The cold pressor test (CPT) is a sympathoexcitatory manoeuvre to measure cardiovascular hyperactivity which may be a sign of future hypertension development.

Aims and Objectives: To evaluate the vascular stiffness background among healthy CPT hyper-reactor (H-R) males and age and gender-matched normo-reactors (N-R).

Methods: The study was carried out in 34 healthy young males aged 19 years old. Five minutes of recordings of left middle fingertip digital pulse wave (DPW) signals (through a piezoelectric finger pulse transducer) were registered. This was followed by the application of a cold pressor. Blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) during CPT were recorded, and the individuals were divided into N-Rs and H-Rs. Vascular stiffness indices like pulse wave velocity (PWV), B/A wave ratio, pulse rising time (PRT, or crest), large artery stiffness index (SI), and pulse width (PW) were compared between H-Rs and N-Rs.

Results: No significant differences were observed between the two groups across all studied parameters.

Conclusion: The results suggest there was no difference in the vascular stiffness background between CPT H-R and N-R individuals.
Memórias da escolarização em professoras do Piauí nas décadas de 1960 e 1970
Authors: Sousa Rosangela Pereira de
Published: July 2023

Foram recuperadas, mediante as memórias das alfabetizadoras, suas trajetórias de escolarização nas décadas de 1960 e 1970 para detectar a influência dessas etapas em sua formação docente e averiguar a importância da memória subjetiva quando se trata de elucidar a formação de professores. Fundamentou-se a pesquisa nas concepções de autores como Matêncio, Bergson, Portelli, Halbwachs, entre outros. A metodologia de pesquisa utilizada é qualitativa, e realizou-se análise das histórias narradas de modo autônomo pelas colaboradoras. Constatou-se a influência familiar e dos laços afetivos estabelecidos com o mundo escolar, o que corrobora a complexidade da formação docente e o imprescindível papel da memória para apreender a profundidade desse processo.
Memorial acadêmico de uma educadora matemática
Authors: Lopes Silvia Maria Silva , Passeggi Maria da Conceição
Published: July 2023

Apresenta-se aqui um recorte de pesquisas mais amplas sobre relações de gênero no ensino superior brasileiro com foco em trajetórias profissionais e existenciais de mulheres cientistas. O artigo tem como base de reflexão o memorial acadêmico de uma destacada professora titular da área de Educação Matemática. O conceito de biograma é utilizado como instrumento de análise, por permitir entrelaçar as coordenadas de espaço e de tempo e o modo como os acontecimentos são rememorados e valorados por quem narra. Como resultados, destaca-se a importância do biograma para análise de memoriais de professores titulares para investigar questões de gênero na educação superior brasileira e a relação entre mulheres e ciências.
Documentação narrativa de experiências pedagógicas na formação docente em redes
Authors: Dorneles Aline Machado , Suàrez Daniel Hugo
Published: July 2023

A experiência de realizar um curso sobre Documentação Narrativa de Experiências Pedagógicas em redes desde o Sul e no Sul do Brasil é aqui compartilhada. Nas redes, cultiva-se a beleza do encontro e do reencontro, de ouvir o outro, de valorizar a presença e os sentimentos. Uma história tecida nas ações formativas entre redes de pesquisa de professores, com a escrita de relatos de experiências pedagógicas, a leitura e a conversa com o entorno desses relatos, com os movimentos de reescrita e circulação das experiências dos narradores. A pesquisa (auto)biográfica e narrativa é como uma forma de promover a pesquisa em educação, o trabalho docente e o ofício de ensinar, a construção, a reconstrução e a circulação democrática do conhecimento e do know-how a partir da prática cotidiana.
Student’s Public Speaking Ability Through Presentation Task
Authors: Ningsih Yuslaili , Mariyati Nanik , Susanti Nila
Published: July 2023

This study attempts to describe the ability of speaking skill as oral communication in public by giving the task of individual presentation performance. This study addresses to the result of speaking course as a part of Intermediate English subject. It was conducted to Renewable Energy Engineering students in the academic year of 2022-2023 as well as their main objective of English Study. The researcher is interested to have the data of public speaking achievement because the importance of public speaking skill regarding inability of students to speak in public or perform oral presentation. When all oral presentations are marked as evidence that students' speaking abilities could meet the needs of the industry, this has become more difficult. Unfortunately, graduates nowadays do not possess the degree of oral presenting abilities that are fulfil the demand of stake holder. In this research, the research study is designed as descriptive quantitative research to have the data of students public speaking ability and describe their performance. The researcher used random sampling and Task based Test instrument to have the data of student public speaking ability and also observation to have the data of student public speaking performance. The research finding would be included of the student performance and the task result by speaking rubric which is included the speaking skill components. The results of research showed that by giving presentation task, it has good level for students’ public speaking ability and the result of presentation task builds the Renewable Energy Engineering student’s confidence to perform public speaking.
Response of different wheat genotypes to tillage operations under flood based farming system
Authors:   Department of Soil Science, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan, Khan Qudrat Ullah , Tauqir Muhammad ,   Department of Soil Science, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan, Khan Muhammad Jamil ,   Department of Soil Science, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan, Shahzad Haroon ,   Nuclear Institute of Food and Agriculture, Peshawar, Khan Asghar Ali ,   Department of Agronomy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Sayal Obaid Ullah ,   Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan
Published: July 2023

Flood based irrigation is a unique system practiced in the foothill plains of Suliaman ranges of western mountains of Pakistan.. In the current research, effect of tillage practices on the soil characteristics, different wheat genotypes and their attributes along with farmer economics were studied. The field trial was conducted at a farmers field with randomized complete block design with split plot sequence having genotypes in the main plots while tillage operation in the sub – plots. Three wheat genotypes including two improved varieties i.e. Pirsabak – 15 and Fateh Jhang and a single landrace were sown. Tillage operations included deep plough, conventional tillage, mulch tillage and zero – tillage. The results showed that soil tillage significantly influenced the physico – chemical characteristics of soils. The interaction between genotype and tillage also exhibited significant effect except for soil pH and total soil nitrogen. The agronomic parameters showed significant effect of both varities, tillage practices and their interaction except for total biomass. The grain protein content showed significantly higher total protein (13.61%) in the landrace as compared with the improved varieties. The BCR calculated at the harvest of the experiment showed that 3.86 for the local landrace with deep plough and the least was observed 2.96 in the improved variety (Fateh Jhang) on zero tillage plots. It may be concluded from the results that improved variety (Pirsabak) gave better result in term of yield. Landrace also showed a good response to tillage.
Nitrogen mineralization from rice straw and cow manure with various moisture conditions in organic paddy fields
Authors:   Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia, Syamsiyah Jauhari , Herawati Aktavia ,   Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia, Nugraha Brigita Arientania ,   Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia, Widijanto Hery ,   Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia, Ariyanto Dwi Priyo ,   Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia, Komariah Komariah ,   Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
Published: July 2023

Nitrogen is an essential element, which can come from mineralization of organic N in plant residues. The measurement of nitrogen mineralization is important for estimating nitrogen availability and determining fertilizer requirements. This study aims to evaluate N mineralization of straw and cow manure in organic paddy fields at different water conditions through laboratory incubation. Types of paddy field management (organic, semi-organic, and conventional), organic matter (straw and cow manure), and moisture conditions (aerobic and anaerobic) were used in these research. The NH4+ and NO3ˉ concentration, soil pH, and water content were measured eight times over 56 days of incubation. Microbial biomass was measured at the end of the incubation. The data were analyzed using three-way ANOVA followed by the DMR and Pearson correlation test. Results showed that the application of cow manure on organic paddy fields in anaerobic conditions increased NH4+ up to 18.56 mg kg-1 and increased NO3ˉ in aerobic conditions up to 7.71 mg kg-1 from the initial concentration. Organic paddy fields with cow manure input under anaerobic conditions have the highest N mineralization potential. The N mineralization rate of straw and cow manure in organic paddy fields under anaerobic conditions was not significantly different. For 8-week incubation, adding straw in organic paddy fields increased NH4+ by 109% and NO3ˉ by 14%, whereas cow manure increased NH4+ by 128% and NO3ˉ by 18%. Application of plant residue or manure is an effective strategy to enhance soil microbial biomass and soil N availability and has the potential to reduce the dependence upon chemical N fertilization.
Value-added organic fertilizer with salicylic acid and naphthyl acetic acid improves the tomato quality and productivity in saline-sodic conditions
Authors:   University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Sub-Campus Burewala, Pakistan, Ahmad Zeeshan , Waqas Muhammad Rashid ,   University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Sub-Campus Burewala, Pakistan, Khan Muhammad Yahya ,   University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Sub-Campus Burewala, Pakistan, Hameed Ayesha ,   University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Sub-Campus Burewala, Pakistan, Athar Tabinda ,   University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Sub-Campus Burewala, Pakistan, Nadeem Sajid Mahmood ,   University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Sub-Campus Burewala, Pakistan, Nadeem Muhammad ,   University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Sub-Campus Burewala, Pakistan, Shafique Muhammad ,   University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Sub-Campus Burewala, Pakistan
Published: July 2023

Edaphic factors, especially soil salinity, are a more significant challenge to food security irrespective of introducing technical innovations in agriculture. Saline-sodic soils continue to deteriorate the yield of a crop, causing a severe risk to worldwide food production. A field study was conducted in Vehari district, Pakistan, in already prevailing saline-sodic soils to evaluate tomato yield and quality by applying naphthyl acetic acid (NAA) and salicylic acid (SA) as their sole applications and in combination with organic fertilizers in saline-sodic conditions. NAA (@ 200mg L-1) and SA (@ 0.50 mM) were applied solely through a foliar spray. Additionally, NAA and SA were value-added in organic fertilizers. Maximum tomato growth and yield were noticed with combined NAA and SA application to organic fertilizer that can be seen in tomato quality parameters, like lycopene, beta carotene, ascorbic acid, titratable acidity, and total soluble solids. Conclusively, our research work offers an insightful practice of the value-addition of NAA or SA onto organic fertilizer that can enhance tomato productivity, and quality grown under saline-sodic soils.
Isolation of bacterial strains for efficient degradation of organophosphate pesticide
Authors:   Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Shamsabad, Murree Rd, 46300-Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Bibi Hafsa , Mahmood Shahid ,   Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Shamsabad, Murree Rd, 46300-Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Khalid Azeem ,   Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Shamsabad, Murree Rd, 46300-Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Amir Rai Muhammad ,   Institute of Food and Nutrition Sciences, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Shamsabad, Murree Rd, 46300-Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Nawaz Rab ,   Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Shamsabad, Murree Rd, 46300-Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Published: July 2023

Regular use of organophosphate pesticides (OPPs) such as chlorpyrolifos in agriculture results in a variety of environmental issues, including groundwater contamination, surface water pollution, enhanced floral and faunal resistance, soil acidity, reduced soil fertility, and nitrate leaching. The objective of the current study was to identify and isolate bacterial strains from native soil that could degrade chlorpyrifos and had high pesticide resistance. A total of 60 distinct microbial strains were isolated from the soil samples and subsequently evaluated for their capacity to degrade chlorpyrifos. Serratia liquefaciens, one of the strains, was discovered to be the most effective among them for degrading chlorpyrifos. It was subsequently examined for the biodegradation of chlorpyrifos under various environmental conditions and was then identified using 16S rRNA sequencing. The strain S. liquefaciens degraded more than 90% of 50 mg L-1 of chlorpyrifos. The strain performed better when urea and sucrose were used as nitrogen and carbon sources, respectively. At a temperature of 35 °C and a basic pH range, the strain functioned exceptionally well. The finding demonstrated that the bacterial strain S. liquefaciens, which was isolated from agricultural soil, is a top contender for cleaning up OPP-contaminated soil.
Faculty Forum: Dermatology Residency and an Approach to the MD Examination: A Primer for Postgraduate Students
Authors: Sardana Kabir , Sinha Surabhi , Mathachan Sinu Rose
Published: July 2023

In this review, we will discuss the approach to dermatology residency year-wise and detail the books and resources that would be useful for the student. For each major domain, we carried out a Google Book search using the terms, ‘Dermatology,’ ‘Sexually transmitted disease,’ ‘Leprosy’ and books and then based on our own experience of the books that were thrown up in the search, we arrived at the ideal book set for MD training.
Peran Keluarga dalam Membentuk Kepribadian Muslim Pada Anak, di Desa Disanah Kabupaten Sampang
Authors: Rusdiyanto Rusdiyanto
Published: July 2023

Keluarga ialah unit sosial terkecil dalam masyarakat ,  yang terdiri atas ayah, ibu, serta anak, dimana dalam keluarga tersebut diatur oleh suatu aturan di rumah yang karakternya ditandai kepribadian yang dimiliki masing-masing, terutama orang tua Menjadi Figur untuk Anak Pembentukan kepribadian muslim bagi anak-anak dibutuhkan untuk dikenalkan agama secara kontinu kepada anak, agar menjadi sosok anak yang baik, kuat, dan percaya diri, Mendidik anak  bisa dimulai dari usia dini melalui pendidikan dan pengalaman dan latihan-latihan yang diperoleh anak dari keluarganya yang melakukan pendidikan kepada anak.Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan pendekatan survei dalam pengumpulan data menggunakan Interview, observasi, dokumentasi dan Angket. dimana data primernya diperoleh dari Interview dan data dokumen  di desa disanah, kecamatan sreseh, kabupaten Sampang, kemudian dianalisis secara prosentase. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa: pertama: Usaha yang diperbuat orang tua kepada anak sebagai pendidik pertama: orang tua melatih, membimbing, memelihara, mengajar, dan mengarahkan pada anak  pada agam islam. kedua: Faktor-faktor yang Mempengaruhi Kepribadian Muslim Pada Anak yaitu faktor personalitas  dan faktor lingkungan ( lingkungan keluarga,  sekolah dan lingkungan masyarakat ). Ketiga: Peran keluarga dalam membentuk kepribadian muslim pada anak: orang tua benar-benar berusaha dan  bertanggung jawab dalam membentuk kepribadian anaknya agar menjadi seorang muslim yang taat menjalankan ajaran islam dan selalu menjauhi larangan-larangannya dalam kehidupan sehari-hari.