bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ASSESSING AND MODELLING URBAN HEAT ISLAND IN BAGUIO CITY USING LANDSAT IMAGERY AND MACHINE LEARNING
Authors: Vergara D. C. D. M. , Blanco A. C. , Marciano Jr. J. J. S. , Meneses III S. F. , Borlongan N. J. B. , Sabuito A. J. C.
Published: February 2023

Abstract. The Urban Heat Island (UHI) is a phenomenon where an urban area experiences higher temperatures than its surroundings. A commonly observed phenomenon worldwide and is one of the serious environmental problems related to urbanization. This paper assessed the past and current state of UHI in Baguio City, the Summer Capital of the Philippines. Land Surface Temperature (LST) layers were generated from Landsat images (March 25, 2019, and March 09, 2022) using the Project GUHeat Toolbox and then used to calculate the Urban Thermal Field Variance Index (UTFVI). The study found out that the UHI has intensified in the past three years. In contrast LST in March 2022 was generally lower than that in March 2019, most likely due to differences in weather conditions. This implies that while it is important to examine the spatiotemporal variations of LST, it is critical that UHI indices are also examined. Random Forest regression was used to examine the UHI indices such as Normalized Difference Built-up Index (NDBI) and Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI). The explanatory variables used in modelling are (1) NDBI (2) NDVI (3) combination of NDBI and NDVI. The performance of the models is evaluated with Mean Squared Error (MSE) and R-squared (R2). Using NDBI or NDVI alone yielded a less satisfactory model. The combination of NDBI and NDVI resulted in a good prediction of UHI with R2=0.89 and MSE=0.006.
Infection complicating locked intramedullary nailing of open lower-extremity fractures: incidence, associated risk factors, and lessons for improving outcome in a low-resource setting
Authors: Adesina Stephen A. , Amole Isaac O. , Akinwumi Akinsola I. , Adegoke Adepeju O. , Owolabi James I. , Adefokun Imri G. , Durodola Adewumi O. , Awotunde Olufemi T. , Eyesan Samuel U.
Published: February 2023

Abstract. Introduction: Infection is the chief complication that makes open fractures difficult to treat. Most low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are missing out on modern management techniques developed to achieve better outcomes in high-income countries (HICs). One of these is the use of locked
intramedullary (IM) nails. This study aimed to determine the factors associated with infection of open fractures treated with the surgical implant generation network (SIGN) nail at a Nigerian tertiary hospital.
Methods: Data were collected prospectively on 101 open fractures of the femur and tibia over an 8-year period. Active surveillance for infection was done on each patient. Infection was diagnosed as the presence of wound breakdown or purulent discharge from (or near) the wound or surgical incision. Potential risk factors were tested for association with infection.
Results: There were 101 fractures in 94 patients with a mean age of 37.76 years. The following treatment-related factors demonstrated significant associations with infection – timings of antibiotic administration (p<0.001) and definitive fracture fixation (p=0.002); definitive wound closure (p<0.001), fracture-reduction methods (p=0.005), and surgery duration (p=0.007).
Conclusions: Although this study has limitations precluding the drawing up of final conclusions, the findings suggest that the risk factors for infection of nailed open fractures in LMICs are similar to those in HICs. Consequently, outcomes can potentially improve if LMICs adopt the management principles used in HICs in scientifically sound ways that are affordable and socially acceptable to their people. Further studies are suggested to establish our findings.
O HERÓI MELANCÓLICO EM O ANJO, DE JORGE DE LIMA
Authors: Oliveira José Antonio Santos de
Published: February 2023

Jorge de Lima configura-se como um autor multifacetado, por experimentar várias formas do fazer literário, bem como pelas suas criações nas artes visuais, no momento em que se dedica à pintura e à fotomontagem. Por outro lado, apesar da amplitude de sua obra, o escritor alagoano tem sido pouco estudado pela crítica literária, principalmente quando se pensa em seus romances – daí a pertinência de trazer novas reflexões sobre essa vertente, a qual dialoga com seus principais poemas. O presente trabalho, nessa perspectiva, intenta analisar a construção melancólica da personagem Herói, na novela O Anjo (1934), de Jorge de Lima. Para isso, utilizaram-se os pressupostos teórico-metodológicos que discutem como o sujeito submerge diante da tristeza, ocasionada, por vezes, pelo sentimento de vazio e abatimento doloroso (FREUD, 2010). No livro mencionado, o protagonista, adverso às exterioridades do mundo e ao avanço tecnológico promovido pela modernidade, entrega-se a uma condição de extremo arrefecimento, levando-o à tentativa de suicídio. Ademais, a melancolia emerge na obra à medida que a personagem não consegue ressignificar a perda de uma futura ascensão por meio da arte, ao se isolar do mundo e repelir as pessoas do seu entorno. Este ensaio, portanto, será embasado nos postulados teórico-metodológicos de Freud (2010), Starobinski (2016), Costa Lima (2017) e outros autores.
O EXPERIMENTALISMO ESTÉTICO NO ROMANCE DE JORGE DE LIMA: DO LEGADO DA GERAÇÃO DE 22 AO ROMANCE DE 30
Authors: Silva Samara Inácio da , Rodrigues Manoel Freire
Published: February 2023

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo fazer uma breve análise acerca da ficção do escritor Jorge de Lima e sua relação com alguns aspectos do Modernismo, sobretudo aqueles que demonstram a atmosfera vanguardista desse movimento. Mais conhecido por sua poesia, o autor construiu um microcosmo narrativo bastante interessante em função da conexão que se estabelece entre as obras, em que adota procedimentos de criação que refletem fortemente o caráter revolucionário que marca a primeira leva de modernistas. Assim, traçamos uma trajetória por entre seus romances, observando principalmente como se delineiam os pontos de contato entre sua ficção e o esteticismo vanguardista, como o Surrealismo, através de obras como Salomão e as mulheres (1927) e O anjo (1934). Evidentemente, ao nos debruçarmos sobre a faceta ficcional do autor, não poderíamos deixar de observar como ele trafega da aura inovadora da Fase Heroica para um certo tradicionalismo que se consolida com o Regionalismo de 30, como podemos ver em Calunga (1934) e retorna ao experimentalismo com A mulher obscura (1939). Para desenvolver a discussão, recorreremos aos estudos de Teles (1972), Cavalcanti (1993), Lafetá (2000), Cereja (2002), Castello (2004).
ENTREVISTA COM FÁBIO DE SOUZA ANDRADE SOBRE A OBRA DE JORGE DE LIMA
Authors: Andrade Alexandre de Melo , Yokozawa Solange Fiuza Cardoso
Published: February 2023

Fábio de Souza Andrade é ensaísta, tradutor e crítico literário, pesquisando e orientando trabalhos nas áreas do modernismo brasileiro e europeu. Assinou a coluna Rodapé, na Folha de S. Paulo, entre 2005 e 2009.  Professor Associado de Teoria Literária e Literatura Comparada na USP, é autor dos livros Samuel Beckett: o silêncio possível (Ateliê, 2001) e O engenheiro noturno: a lírica final de Jorge de Lima (Edusp, 1997), entre outros. Foi professor na Unesp e na Unicamp e professor convidado na Universidade de Paris 8 e na Freie Universität Berlin. Organizou antologias críticas da obra de Jorge de Lima (Antologia Poética Jorge de Lima, Cosac Naify, 2014 e Poemas Negros - edição ampliada, Alfaguara, 2016), bem como edições, posfácios e aparatos críticos a seu poema maior, a Invenção de Orfeu (Cosac Naify, 2013, e Alfaguara, 2017). Lidera o  GP Estudos sobre Samuel Beckett (USP). Do autor irlandês, traduziu Esperando Godot (Companhia das Letras), Fim de Partida, Dias Felizes e Murphy (Cosac Naify) e Disjecta: escritos diversos e um fragmento dramático (Globo), além dos romances Murphy e Watt (Companhia das Letras).
ENTRE DELÍRIOS E VERTIGENS: IMERSÕES EXTEMPORÂNEAS NA ILHA DE ORFEU
Authors: Assunção Sergio Carvalho de
Published: February 2023

O presente artigo tem por objeto abordar a obra Invenção de Orfeu (1952), do poeta modernista Jorge de Lima, percorrendo os vetores que compõem a estrutura dramática de sua lírica, ao perspectivá-la a partir do seu lugar de diferença, isto é, sob um agenciamento estético, crítico e extemporâneo, considerando a imersão ontológica, histórica e existencial do sujeito por meio do poético. Trata-se, esteticamente, de analisar o modo pelo qual a lírica de Jorge de Lima se consolida nesse poema como um domínio crítico e a-histórico, rítmico e imagístico, ao rearticular o épico sob o viés barroco, surrealista e biográfico, assumindo a experiência do poético como modo de reinvenção do próprio sentido da experiência do homem no mundo, ao suplantar o caos, a barbárie e o empobrecimento cultural decorrentes do materialismo industrial no século XX.
UMA TORRE DE GUERRA: ANÁLISE DA IMAGEM DA TORRE DE MARFIM EM DOIS SONETOS DE JORGE DE LIMA
Authors: Rigoni Rafael Iatzaki
Published: February 2023

A partir da análise da imagem da torre de marfim em dois sonetos do Livro de Sonetos (1949) de Jorge de Lima, apresenta-se uma reflexão sobre a posição do sujeito-lírico diante do mundo ao redor. Partindo de uma leitura atenta aos textos poéticos, consciente da diversidade e da multiplicidade de sentidos dos poemas e procurando dialogar com a fortuna crítica da obra de Jorge de Lima que credita ao autor uma poética de viés negativo, autocentrada e desinteressada de versar sobre sua própria  realidade histórica  e social, analisa-se a maneira como a imagem-conceito da torre de marfim é construída nos sonetos e conclui-se que a negatividade presente na poética do autor não está relacionada com uma recusa ao real ou à comunicação. Antes, tal negatividade deve ser entendida como resultado das tensões que estruturam o poema. Dentre as várias tensões presentes nos textos focamos em duas em particular: o conflito entre o elemento “automático” e o elemento “arquitetado”, como indica Fábio de Souza Andrade (2010), e a tensão resultado da tentativa de fundir diferentes concepções temporais, como a humana e a divina, indicada pela recepção do autor.
AS EPÍGRAFES DE INVENÇÃO DE ORFEU
Authors: Honorato Suene
Published: February 2023

Invenção de Orfeu é um poema pródigo em referências, subtítulos, formas e temas. A prodigalidade também está nas cinco epígrafes escolhidas por Jorge de Lima. Lidas em conjunto e em relação com a obra, essas epígrafes apontam para a oscilação entre afirmar e negar o poder fundante da palavra poética, contradição que estrutura o poema de ponta a ponta.
JORGE DE LIMA E O JOGO IMAGÉTICO ENTRE AS FOTOMONTAGENS E A POESIA
Authors: Martins Neta Gabriela Ribeiro
Published: February 2023

O artigo visa analisar as articulações do surrealismo nos desdobramentos poético-visuais do alagoano Jorge de Lima (1893-1953) no contexto modernista. As fotomontagens da obra A pintura em pânico e o poema Invenção de Orfeu foram escolhidos pois, nessa esteira, indicam os elementos basilares da construção imagética limiana: o insólito, o universo do sonho (diálogo com a psicanálise de Sigmund Freud), o noturno e o surreal.
Can Public Health Expenditure Influence National Productivity in an Agrarian Economy? Evidence from Nigeria
Authors: P.E. Omeonu , D.A. Babalola , I.V. Nwankwo
Published: February 2023

Despite the nation’s wealth in natural and human resources, productivity measure in Nigeria has not been satisfactory. Several factors have been alluded to be responsible for this. This paper investigated the impact of public health expenditure (with gross capital formation and secondary school enrolment as control variables) on national productivity (real GDP divided by working population as proxy) in Nigeria between 2000 and 2020. The theoretical foundation was based on Solow Neo-classical and Romer Endogenous growth models. The unit root test showed that variables were stationary at level. The descriptive result shows significant fluctuations in government domestic expenditure on health with an average of 18% of total health expenditure. Regression results showed a significant and positive relationship between healthcare service expenditures and productivity in Nigeria. The study recommended that Nigerian health policies should focus on developing the domestic health sector by increasing yearly budgetary allocation to the sector.
Effect of Leaf Crude Extracts of azadirachata indica a. Juss. On The Germination and Growth of amaranthus hybridus l. and amaranthus spinosus l.
Authors: N.C. Okereke , N.C. Ikegbunam , E.K. Okereke , P.U. Nwaogaranya , F.C. Iroka
Published: February 2023

The effect of leaf crude extract of Azadirachta indica on the germination and growth of Amaranthus spinosus and Amaranthus hybridus was studied. The aim was to use crude water extract from the leaves of Azadirachta indica to germinate, nurture and compare the growth of A. hybridus and A. spinosus. The plants' seeds selected were planted in polyethylene bags filled with loamy soil, and different extract concentrations of 0ml, 5ml 10ml, and 15ml dilutions were used to water the plants. The plants were well watered with extracts of three different concentrations and allowed to grow under natural environmental conditions. Parameters measured include germination percentage, the height of plants, the number of leaves, and the leaf area of the plant. It was observed that there was delayed germination of Amaranthus hybrids and Amaranthus spinosus seeds as the concentration of A. indica increased. The study showed that the extract of A. indica had a negative effect on the growth of A. spinosus and A. hybridus. The effect was significantly higher at higher concentrations of the extracts. Azadirachta indica extract significantly reduced the leaf area, number of leaves, and stem height in A. spinosus and A. hybridus compared to the control. The study further showed that the sensitivity of A. spinosus and A. hybridus to the plant extract differed. From the study, A. indica had a more negative effect on A. spinosus, revealing more inhibitory activity on the growth of A. spinosusthan on A. hybridus.
Postfusion effect on pullout strength of pedicle screws with expandablepeek shell and conventional screws
Authors: Aycan Mehmet Fatih , Arslan Arslan Kağan , Uslan Yunus , Demir Teyfik
Published: February 2023

The pullout performance of various pedicle screws after artificial fusion process was investigated in this study. Normal, cannulated (cemented), novel expandable and normal (cemented) pedicle screws were tested. Polyurethane foams (Grade 10 and Grade 40) produced by casting method were used as test materials. The instrumentation of pedicle screws has been carried out with production of foams, simultaneously. For cemented pedicle screws, 3D models were prepared with respect to the anteriosuperior and oblique radiographs by using PMMA before casting procedure. Pullout tests were performed in an Instron 3369 testing device. Load versus displacement graph was recorded and the ultimate force was defined as the pullout strength sustained before failure of screw. As expected, the pullout strengths of pedicle screws in postfusion are higher than before fusion. Pullout strengths increased significantly by artificial fusion in Grade 10 foams compared to Grade 40 foams. Additionally, while the pullout strengths of normal, cannulated and novel expandable pedicle screws increased by artificial fusion, cemented normal pedicle screws had lower pullout values than before fusion in Grade 40 foams. When the cemented normal pedicle screws are excluded, other screws have almost similar pullout strength level. On the other hand, the pedicle screws have different increasing behaviour also, there is no correlation between each other. As a result, the novel expandable pedicle screws can be used instead of normal and cannulated ones due to their performances in non-cemented usage.
Safe and dangerous zones for the superficial femoral artery in femoral surgery
Authors: Yilmaz Murat , Aydin Mahmud , Ersin Mehmet , Ekinci Mehmet
Published: February 2023

The proximity of the superficial femoral artery (SFA) to the femur exposes the SFA to risks that have serious complications. Although surgeons have used the lateral or medial approach to lessen these risks, they have not been eliminated. Therefore, this study aimed to identify dangerous and safe zones in terms of the SFA that can be used during femoral surgical procedures, using anatomical reference points. Computed tomography angiography (CTA) of 50 patients aged between 16 and 60 years obtained from the local institution’s database was examined. Radiological and clinical measurements were performed to determine the position of the SFA relative to the femur. The mean age of the patients included in this study was 38.08 ± 9.44 (16–60) years. The average ratio of the distance between the proximal and distal borders of the dangerous zone and the lateral joint spaces (LJS) to the distance between the greater trochanter (GT) and LJS was 0.5722 ± 0.053, respectively. The average ratio of the distance between the end of the dangerous zone and LJS to the distance between the GT and LJS was 0.4108 ± 0.05026. This study found that 40% and 60% of the clinically measured distance between the GT and LJS can be used to determine safe and dangerous zones during femoral surgery. Additionally, the half distance between the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and medial joint space (MJS) and one-fourth of the distance between the ASIS and LJS can be used to determine safe and dangerous zones in patients whose GT are not easily palpated.
Clinical and MRI outcomes of subacromial impingement syndrome with conservative treatment: a 21-month prospective study
Authors: Ferenczi Antoine , Petrover David , Nectoux Raphael , Orcel Philippe , Laredo Jean-Denis , Beaudreuil Johann
Published: February 2023

Background: Information is lacking on the natural history of early stages of degenerative rotator cuff disease. Such information can be obtained by using clinical and imaging assessment after conservative treatment in affected patients.

Hypothesis: Subacromial impingement syndrome is a clinical presentation that can be associated with early stages of the disease. We aimed to describe the natural history of degenerative rotator cuff disease from the early stages by studying clinical and imaging outcomes in non-operated patients with subacromial impingement syndrome.

Patients and methods: Patients with subacromial impingement syndrome were prospectively included. They had conservative treatment and were assessed before treatment and during at least 12-month follow-up. Assessment included clinical evaluation on a 0- to 100-point Constant scale and subscales as well as MRI of the rotator cuff. Clinical results were compared to baseline MRI findings and according to lesional progression.

Results: We included 26 patients with mean age 59.1 (SD 9.6), mean pain duration 23.1 (31.3) months; mean total Constant score 39.1 (12.1). Overall, 9 patients had no tear, 9 had a partial tear and 8 had a full-thickness tear. Mean follow-up was 21 (SD 10) months. Total Constant score and subscores improved at follow-up in the overall sample. Patients without tear and those with partial or full-thickness tear at baseline showed clinical improvement. MRI of the rotator cuff at follow-up indicated lesional worsening in 7 patients. However, clinical improvement did not differ by lesional progression or not.

Conclusion: We report on 21-month clinical and MRI assessments of degenerative rotator cuff disorders including early stages of the disease. Clinical improvement was not related to MRI changes over time. Further investigations are needed to verify our findings in larger study populations.
Neuroprotective Effect of farnesol against Rotenone Induced Parkinson’s Disease in Drosophila melanogaster
Authors: SARAVANAN Jayaram , KRİSHNAMURTHY Praveen Thaggikuppe
Published: February 2023

The aim of this study is to evaluate the neuroprotective role of farnesol against rotenone induced neurotoxicity in Drosophila melanogaster by survival rate study, negative geotaxis assay and estimation of in vivo antioxidant parameters. To induce neurotoxicity in flies, 500µmol of rotenone was used. After successful induction the flies were treated with 300 µmol and 600 µmol of farnesol for the duration of experimental period. The survival rate study was carried out to estimate the effect of farnesol on longevity of flies and negative geotaxis assay was carried out to determine the effect of farnesol on locomotor function of flies. The results indicated that 300 µmol and 600 µmol of farnesol extended the longevity and locomotor functions of the flies in a dose dependent manner. The in vivo antioxidant studies revealed that farnesol increased the activity of catalase and SOD and decreased lipid peroxidation. Based on the effect of farnesol on survival rate, longevity assay and antioxidant assay, we conclude that farnesol might possess significant neuroprotective property.
Analysis of Residual Solvents-Impurities by HS-GC-FID: Case of Seven Samples of Ciprofloxacin API.
Authors: MATMOUR Derouicha
Published: February 2023

Residual solvents are organic volatile impurities that can occur in the manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). Residual solvents analysis in pharmaceutical products is necessary not only because of they represent a potential risk for human health due to their toxicity and their undesirables side effects, but also because they may affect the physicochemical proprieties of pharmaceutical product. The main objective of this work was to analysis 29 residual solvents-impurities by Head Space Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detector (HS-GC-FID) in seven samples of Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride API, collected from seven pharmaceutical industries installed in Algeria. The GC was equipped with a flame-ionization detector and silica column coated with 1.8 µm layer of phase G43. The carrier gas was helium with a linear velocity of 35 cm/s and a split ratio of 1:5. The column temperature was 40 °C then it rised to 240 °C. The injection temperature was 140 °C and that of detector was 250 °C. Twenty-nine organic solvents belong to classes 1 and 2 were analyzed in seven samples of Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride API whose control is mandatory because of their carcinogenic and intrinsic toxicity. Only five solvents were identified wich are Hexane, Toluene, Acetonitrile, Methanol and Dichloromethane in the different samples. All samples collected satisfied the test of identification, so, the confirmation and the quantification procedures weren’t realized. The HS-GC-FID technique used showed that the identified solvents differ from one sample to another of the same molecule. This showed that manufacturers didn’t often use the same solvents to produce the same API, which justifies that residual organic solvent tests weren’t usually mentioned in the specific monographs.
The Effect of Online Student Engagement (OSE) and Individual Entrepreneurial Orientation among University Students
Authors: Mohd Nordin Noorain , Koe Wei-Loon
Published: February 2023

Online learning is a trend in Education 4.0, higher education institutions (HEIs) need to make sure that their students can benefit from it. The COVID19 pandemic recently compelled many HEIs to abandon traditional classroom instruction and instantly switch to online learning. The emphasis of the entrepreneurship course, which emphasizes both theoretical and practical aspects, has also been moved online. The impact of online learning engagement on outcomes of entrepreneurship education is yet unknown due to changes in its delivery manner. The main objectives of this paper are to determine the relationship between skill, emotion, and participation of the individual entrepreneurial orientation. To ascertain the consequences of student participation in online learning and personal entrepreneurial orientation, this study attempts to create a novel model (IEO). This study employs Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), Online Student Engagement (OSE) model and the concept of individual entrepreneurial orientation in developing the research model. Methods of quantitative research will be used in this investigation. Data will specifically be gathered using the survey approach of questionnaires. Students enrolled in an entrepreneurial programmed at a nearby public institution make up the population. To guarantee that the sample is representative of students from different faculties, stratified random sampling is used in the selection process. There will be descriptive, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression statistical analysis carried out. This research yields both literary and useful results. The results showed that all moderate linkages between online student engagement and personal entrepreneurial orientation is explained by a new model produced by literacy. In terms of practice, it pinpoints important elements that HEIs must consider while cultivating student entrepreneurs. Additionally, it is essential for advancing government initiatives aimed at creating competitive entrepreneurs, such as the Economic Transformation Program (ETP) and the Malaysian Education Blueprint 2015-2025 (Higher Education).
Gendered Identities and Practices in the Jordanian-Turkish Community in Jordan: A Sociolinguistic Perspective
Authors: S. Al Suod Yassir
Published: February 2023

This paper aims to provide a sociolinguistic investigation of gendered identities and practices among some third-generation Jordanian Turks. It researches into language proficiency, use, and identity of Jordanian Turks of both sexes. A mixed methods approach was chosen, drawing upon a combination of quantitative and qualitative data captured through two methods: sociolinguistic questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The data analysed in this study provide evidence that the female members of the Jordanian-Turkish community, whose linguistic repertoires are comparatively more bilingual than male counterparts, are undergoing a language shift in progress, and the male members, on the whole, are monolingual language users and have therefore shifted their language practices and only sustained ritualised cultural practices.
El Concilio Vaticano II entre ayer y hoy
Authors: Guasco Maurilio
Published: February 2023

Ya Pío XI y Pío XII habían pensado en convocar a un Concilio, pero fue Juan XXIII quien lo hizo en enero de 1959. Iniciado en 1962, en los primeros tiempos fue difícil para los obispos llegar a acuerdos y sobre todo crear relaciones entre sí. Pero en breve se generó una atmósfera que les permitió expresarse con mayor libertad de la que habían imaginado, con el resultado de que, a menudo, se llegó incluso a confrontaciones bastante fuertes, que, sin embargo, siempre condujeron a conclusiones compartidas casi plenamente por todos. Algunos temas fueron particularmente difíciles de tratar: por ejemplo, la definición del concepto de Revelación, el ecumenismo y sobre todo la libertad religiosa. Se consiguió, no obstante, elaborar un texto sobre el concepto de Iglesia y de los nuevos roles del laicado que luego posibilitó dar a los otros textos una dirección homogénea. Ciertamente, el texto que tuvo mayor impacto entre los creyentes fue el dedicado a la liturgia. La reforma litúrgica fue, sin dudas, la que provocó en sus comienzos los mayores problemas, y posteriormente alcanzó los más completos consensos. Por eso hoy resulta difícil imaginar, como algunos desearían, un retorno a usos previos del Concilio, sobre todo en el ámbito de la liturgia. Actualmente aquellas reformas forman parte de la conciencia y la práctica de la comunidad creyente.
Influence of Phosphorus and potassium on Growth and Yield of Chick Pea (Cicer arietinum L.) under Prayagraj Condition
Authors: Sree Davala Vijaya , C. Umesha , Sandhya Lalit Kumar
Published: February 2023

The field experiment entitled was “Influence of Phosphorus and Potassium levels on growth and yield of chickpea” conducted during Rabi 2022 at Crop Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, SHUATS, Prayagraj (U.P). The soil of experimental plot was sandy loam in texture, nearly neutral in soil reaction (pH 7.1), low in organic carbon (0.36%), available N (171.48 kg/ha), available P (15.2 kg/ha) and available K (232.5 kg/ha). The experiment was laid out on Randomized Block Design with nine treatments each replicated thrice on the basis of one year experimentation. The treatments which are T1 : 20 kg/ha Phosphorus +10 kg/ha Potassium, T2 : 20kg/ha Phosphorus+20kg/ha Potassium, T3 :20kg/ha Phosphorus +30 kg/ha Potassium, T4 : 30 kg/ha Phosphorus +10 kg /ha Potassium, T5 : 30 kg/ha Phosphorus +20 kg /ha Potassium, T6 : 30 kg/ha Phosphorus +30 kg /ha Potassium, T7 : 40 kg/ha Phosphorus +10 kg /ha Potassium, T8 : 40 kg/ ha Phosphorus +20 kg /ha Potassium, T9 : 40 kg/ha Phosphorus +30 kg /ha Potassium are used. The results shown that the steady increase in growth attributes of Chickpea at 100 DAS viz., plant height (42.66 cm), Number of nodules per plant (6.33), Dry weight (29.17 g) were significantly higher in treatment 9 (40kg/ haphosphorus+30 kg/ha potassium). Also, treatment 9 with 40kg/ha phosphorus +30 kg/ha potassium recorded maximum number of Pods per plant (43.60), seeds per pod (1.93), Test weight (210.50 g), maximum Seed yield (2.49 t/ha), Stover yield (4.60 t/ha) and Harvest Index (34.99 %) compared to other treatments.
Ecological Insights from Phytoplankton Diversity Off Veraval, Gujarat Coast, India
Authors: Motwani Gunjan , Rajan Rahul , Raman Mini , Chuhan Prakash , Solanki Hitesh
Published: February 2023

Phytoplankton species are sensitive to environmental and seasonal variability. This property of phytoplankton can be used to predict and study fluctuations in the ecological health of the system. In this study, phytoplankton diversity and its direct interactions with abiotic components of the ecosystem were studied to evaluate the health and stability of the coastal waters of Veraval, Gujarat coast, India. Results showed that diatoms dominated the ecosystem with a strong seasonal pattern of community succession. Waters were well churned and turbidity hindered penetration of light into deeper layers during the fall and winter monsoon season whereas stratification during spring inter-monsoon governed the distribution of different phytoplankton groups in the water column. These seasonal shifts resulted in a sincere pattern of annually re-occurring seasonal succession and formation of bloom events in the region. Apart from general phytoplankton diversity and its seasonal succession, the study intended to understand the forces governing the diversity and ecological system as a whole. To meet this objective, percent light intensities of chlorophyll-a, at various depths and temperatures were studied in relation to phytoplankton density. The correlation did not stand well for stations having active bloom formation showing that chlorophyll-a cannot be used as a proxy of phytoplankton biomass during bloom conditions. Thus excluding the points corresponding to active bloom conditions, second order polynomial equations were developed explaining the changes in chlorophyll-a concentration with variations in phytoplankton cell counts for study seasons. It was observed that most phytoplankton cells preferred upper well-lit layers of the water column with 100% light intensity followed by depths with 50% and 1% light intensities respectively. Study on temporal dynamics of the phytoplankton community in relation to temperature showed that the winter monsoon was characterized by a temperature range of 21.9 °C to 29 °C where Navicula distans was the most abundant phytoplankton species. Skeletonema costatum was the most abundant species at 27.2 °C during fall intermonsoon. Spring inter monsoon had an abundance of Navicula distans at both 28.35 °C and 28.9 °C.
Removal of Fluoride using low-cost materials as an adsorbent
Authors: Yadav Pappu Kumar , Singh Ajai
Published: February 2023

In the present work, locally available adsorbents such as Sugarcane Bagasse, Coconut Husk and Rice Husk were tested for defluoridation. The characterizations of the three adsorbents were carried out to study the effect of pH, different doses of adsorbent and variation in initial concentration of fluoride at constant temperature of 30±2 °C on removal efficiency of fluoride. It was observed that as the pH value increased, the removal efficiency increased to some time and later became constant in case of Sugarcane Bagasse at adsorbent dose of 0.5g/100 ml at contact time duration of 75 minutes. The removal efficiency decreased with gradual increase in initial fluoride concentration due to the capacity of adsorbent materials. The study revealed the applicability of low-cost adsorbents for the removal of fluoride from drinking water.
Characterization of Soil Quality Parameters of Balaghat and Malajkhand Blocks in Balaghat District of Madhya Pradesh, India
Authors: Patle Nitu , Meena Ramawatar , Acharya Kapil , Meena R.N. , Verma S.K. , Meena Kamlesh , Brajeshbisen  , Singh Nikita , Verma S.K.
Published: February 2023

The investigation was carried out at the laboratory of Rajiv Gandhi South Campus, Banaras Hindu University, Barkachha; Mirzapur, during the year 2021-2022. This study’s aim was to examine the different soil quality parameters and Nutrient index of the soil in the mining areas and normally cultivated areas in the Balaghat and Malajkhand blocks in the Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh. With the help of GPS camera, 75 soil samples were taken from farmer fields in 9 villages at a depth of 0-15 cm. The soil samples from both sites were reported to be neutral to slightly alkaline in nature, with mean values of 7.59 and 7.57 for both mining and normal cultivated area, respectively. Electrical conductivity for both the sites was low with a mean value for mining area and normal cultivated area were 0.34 dSm-1 and 0.42 dSm-1. High levels of organic carbon were found in the soil of both mine and non-mining areas, with mean values of 0.83% and 0.98 %, respectively. For all samples from both areas, the bulk and particle densities were within normal range, in mining area bulk density were observed high as compare to normal cultivated area and were observed to have the maximum pore space and water holding capacity. According to the nutrient index values of soil samples of Balaghat and Malajkhand blocks were found to be “Medium” for Phosphorous (1.80) andPotassium (1.99) and “Low” for Nitrogen (1.09) and Sulphur (1.12).
Radioactivity analysis of commonly available building and flooring material in Kerala, India
Authors: Pillai Rani K. , Rejani P.
Published: February 2023

Building materials are primary sources of indoor gamma radiation. Therefore, we have made a detailed study of building materials which are being used extensively in the region. Primordial radionuclides namely uranium (238U), Thorium (232Th) and potassium (40K) were studied in the building materials. As of the results acquired, we can arrive at the following inferences: We have estimated specific activities of radionuclides, the radium equivalent and radiological risk parameters resulting from the gamma originating from building materials. The highest Radium equivalent activity was obtained for red clay brick and the minimum value obtained was for M-sand. M-sand is processed sand being used widely now a days in the region. Most of the building materials were found to have very low levels of Radium. As of the results we obtained, none of the building materials were found to pose any notable radiological health hazard.
Effect of Chromium ions on the biochemical parameters of cotton plant, Gossypium hirsutum (L.)
Authors: Ezhilvannan D. , Sharavanan P.S.
Published: February 2023

The Cotton plant, Gossypium hirsutum (L.) treated different concentrations of chromium [Cr] ions (10, 25, 50, 75, 100 and 250 mgkg-1) through soil for 60 days. At the end of the experiment, the biochemical parameters of the control and treated Cotton plant G. hirsutum (L.) such as chlorophyll a & b, total chlorophyll, total sugars, starch, aminoacids, protein and proline were analyzed by standard procedures. Results were statistically analysed and the mean values between the groups were evaluated by Duncan post hoc with homogenous subset. In all the treated groups, the biochemical parameters were significantly reduced than control except 10mgKg-1 which is representing the below critical concentration of the micronutrients, i.e., heavy metals. Our study evidenced that Cr levels in soil less than 10 mg Kg-1 showed no impact on the chlorophyll, total sugars and amino acids in the cotton plants Gossypium hirsutum (L.) whereas higher concentrations of the Cr levels showed severe impact on the photosynthetic pigments (chief and total pigments) which resulted in the reduced food production (total sugars and starch) and sugar interconversion, finally the growth and metabolism of the cotton plant were severely altered.
Batch Adsorption of Rhodamine-B Dyes onto Chemically Activated Nano Sized Carbon from Chloroxylon Swietenia
Authors: Kamatchi C. , Arivoli S. , Prabakaran R.
Published: February 2023

The work was investigated for the removal of Rhodamine B dye from an aqueous solution by the application of Chloroxylon Swietenia Activated Carbon (CSAC), which is obtained from Chloroxylon Swietenia tree barks because it’s harder and widely used for agricultural tools, timber, construction, and boat building. For the experimental methods, batch mode adsorption was used. The following operational parameters were followed: initial dye concentration, pH, and temperature for the adsorption of Rhodamine B dye. The adsorption equilibrium was attained after 75 minutes. The removal percentage of Rhodamine B dye was mainly dependent on the initial concentration of the dye solution. Three different adsorption isotherm models were used to calculate the equilibrium adsorption data. The diffusion of Rh-B dye inside the new formation of active sites occurred at maximum temperature, which predicted that the adsorption would be an endothermic reaction. The characteristics of CSAC were evaluated by SEM and FTIR spectroscopy.
THE INFLUENCE OF INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS IN ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE IN KENYA: A CASE OF NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA.
Authors: N. Chelogoi Davies , Jonyo Professor Fred , Amadi Dr. Henry
Published: February 2023

This study examines the influence of institutional factors on access to public healthcare in Kenya, a case for Nairobi County. It addresses the influences of health policies, leadership and governance, health infrastructure, health facilities, health workers, health finances and health insurance.  The objective of the study is to evaluate the influence of institutional variables in access of public healthcare.

The study used data from a sample of 1066 households purposively selected from Nairobi County. All households were aged 15 years and above. The households were subjected to interviews that covered a wide range of topics.  Descriptive design was chosen for the study. The study adopted multiple sampling methods for the study. These included purposive sampling, systematic sampling, snowball sampling and multi stage cluster sampling frame.

 The data was collected using various techniques or instruments which included observation, key informant interviews, questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and focus-group discussions. The data was processed using descriptive statistics. Correlation and regression analyses were used to correlate and interpret the data of the study. 

The findings show access to healthcare is inadequate and unevenly distributed among the households in Nairobi County. The factors attributed to these inequalities were inadequate and poorly implemented health policies, inadequate health facilities, and inadequate health workers, shortage of essential drugs, low level funding and poorly managed health insurance. This study argues that these institutional factors should be made adequate, accessible and quality improved. The focus should be on the lower social classes, who are deprived, and denied capabilities to access healthcare. This is despite the interventions made to access healthcare to the entire population in the County.
HUSSERL, HEIDEGGER AND PHENOMENOLOGICAL METHOD
Authors: Onwuegbusi Ph.D Martin Okwu
Published: February 2023

This paper is on Husserl’s phenomenological method; it is an attempt to show how Husserl in pursuit for a philosophy without presuppositions, established phenomenology to serve as a rigorous science of the world.  Husserl in developing phenomenology insists that its procedure has to deal only with description of its objects rather than explanations.  Phenomenology only begins after the phenomenologist has carried out transcendental phenomenological reductions, starting first with eidetic reduction through which all existential and natural attitudes are brack-eted and put out of action to yield only essences before consciousness.  This is followed by phen- omenological reduction proper, which involves a complex of reductive phases Husserl, refers to as ‘epoche’ – which involves bracketing of all historical and existential judgments regarding what is ‘given’ and even the experiencer himself. What is left after the reduction is the transcendental ego with its transcendental life. It is then possible for consciousness to begin an entirely new task of interpreting the world at this level, as a coherent system constituted by itself alone. Husserl’s Phenomenological method is contrasted with Heidegger’s phenomenological method. Heidegger strongly rejected Husserl’s bracketing of the actual world and his transcendental ego.
SOLUTIONS TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND CONFLICTS OF CONSCIENCE
Authors: Mohammad F. Alwehaibi Aiyub
Published: February 2023

In recent decades, significant changes within medical field have not only facilitated healthcare professionals to conduct their duties but also have created conflicts among healthcare professionals when they make decision to provide medical services to their patients. The major conflicts which physicians commonly confront are the financial conflicts of interest and the conflicts of conscience. The two types of conflicts are unavoidable and impossible to be eliminated, yet it is possible to remedy the conflicts; thereby, both physicians and patients have benefit in the medical settings. The ultimate consequence will be an effective operation within healthcare organizations since the foundation of the success for organizations is a healthy doctor-patient relationship. Several approaches and models have been suggested in attempt to relieve such conflicts within the organizations. However, only some of them are helpful and they are supported by the principle of cooperation. To find the balance amongst all these parties, some models have to be enforced in the health care organization. Principle of cooperation is one of the most effective means to outstand the successful model. The principle of cooperation assists cooperators in making moral decisions when encountering accomplice. The object or the meanings of moral actions play essential role in the principle.
SOME HIGHLIGHTS ON SINGAPORE - US RELATIONS IN DEFENSE AND SECURITY AFFAIRS (1990-2012)
Authors: Kim Thao VO Thi
Published: February 2023

In the period of 1990 – 2012, Singapore and the United States had established close ties in most aspects of national defence and security: use of military bases and military deployments (upgrading from navy, air force, to COMLOG WESTPAC headquarters, aircraft carriers, coastal warships), annual joint drills, R&D in defense technology, weapon and equipment supply, armed forces co-training, deployment of maritime security initiatives, strategic dialogue on international/regional security forecasting. The MoU 1990 and followed by the Strategic Framework Agreement 2005 had enhanced this strategic security relationship and the two sides had perceived each other as a major security partner but not an ally. This special relationship reflects the flexibility and independence of Singapore, the high reliability and mutual strategic interests of the two countries. This paper presents the factors affecting this relations, including: international and regional context, the need for cooperation from the two countries, some highlights on Singapore – US relations in defense and security affairs (1990-2012) and analyses some features and effect of this relations.
CHILDREN WITH BETTER BREAKFAST HABIT AND FAMILY SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS TENDED TO HAVE BETTER ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Authors: Kustiyah Lilik , Trini Kusprasetia Maudi
Published: February 2023

Skipping breakfast affects learning performance at school. This study aimed to analyze correlation between breakfast habits, family socioeconomic status and academic achievement among elementary school children. This cross-sectional study was conducted from March to May 2016 on 150 fifth graders. Subjects’ characteristics, family socioeconomic status and breakfast habits were collected by filling out questionnaire, academic achievement was estimated by average score of midterm test. Subjects with good academic achievement had better socioeconomic status than those with poor academic achievement. Most of the subjects had breakfast 5-7 times/week and it was usually done before 7 AM.  Breakfast was usually served and consumed at home. Staple food and animal-based side dish were usually consumed for breakfast. Breakfast’s energy and protein contributions were significantly higher (p<0.05) among subjects with higher academic achievement than those with lower academic achievement. Subjects with better breakfast habits and socioeconomic status tended to have better school achievement.
LES MANIFESTATIONS NEUROLOGIQUES DES MALADIES INFLAMMATOIRES CHRONIQUES
Authors: Al Kadaoui Nihal , Chkirate Bouchra , Bentahila Abdelilah
Published: February 2023

Introduction: les manifestations neurologiques dans les maladies inflammatoires chroniques sont de fréquence ET de gravité variable en fonction de la pathologie. Elles peuvent être centrales ou périphériques

Matériels ET Méthodes: étude rétrospective descriptive des enfants suivis à l’unité de rhumatologie pédiatrique au service de pédiatrie IV à l’Hôpital d’Enfants de Rabat pour une maladie inflammatoire chronique ayant présenté des manifestations neurologiques centrales ou périphériques.

Résultats: Nous rapportons 12 cas suivis pour maladie de Behçet dont 8 ont présenté des céphalées isolées et 4 cas une hypertension intracrânienne, 3 cas suivis pour lupus érythémateux disséminé ayant présenté respectivement: un syndrome d’HTIC au cours de l’évolution, une polyneuropathie sensitivomotrice, un syndrome cérébelleux avec hypertonie axiale des membres inférieurs; et 1 cas suivi pour syndrome de Sharp ayant présenté une parésie du membre supérieur gauche

Conclusion: Les manifestations neurologiques peuvent inaugurer une maladie inflammatoire chronique. Elles sont très polymorphes, d’une gravité variable ET nécessitent une adaptation thérapeutique sous peine d’évolution redoutable