bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Psychopathy, criminal social identity, and criminal network among murderers, attempted murderers, recidivists and first-time incarcerated juveniles from Pakistan
Authors: Boduszek Daniel
Published: May 2021

Background: The purpose of the current study was to examine the differences in primary and secondary psychopathy scores, criminal social identity dimensions (cognitive centrality, in-group affect, and in-group ties), and criminal network between four groups of juvenile offenders:
murderers, attempted murderers, recidivistic nonhomicidal offenders, and firsttime nonhomicidal offenders. Participants and procedure: Self-reported data were collected among 725 male youth offenders (Mage = 16.47 years) incarcerated in four prisons in Pakistan. Results: The results revealed no significant differences in scores between the four groups of youth offenders on any of the measured variables. Conclusions:
It appears that psychosocial selfreported measures may not be effective in discriminating among youth prison populations.
Educational effects of martial arts training on the example of karate
Authors: Góźdź Joanna
Published: May 2021

The aim of the article was to present the influence of martial arts on human development. The main focus was on karate. The introduction presents the understanding of martial arts and the historical background of karate. The following parts of the article discuss the issues of upbringing, the motivation that guides individuals undertaking martial arts training, and the impact of karate training on human development, not only in the physical, but, above all, in the personal aspect. The karate philosophy focuses on the inner development, self-improvement, overcoming one’s own weaknesses, adherence to rules, and discipline. The research results undoubtedly confirm the fact that karate
training is conducive to holistic human development and has educational values, and that the trainer plays an important role in shaping the adepts’ values and attitudes.
Reaching Out to be in Reach. Museum Communication in the Current Museum Zeitgeist
Authors: Valtysson Bjarki , Lynge Nilsson Sanne , Pedersen Christine Eva
Published: May 2021

This article focuses on art museums as multi-layered media- and eventmakers. By discussing the National Gallery of Denmark’s Mysteries from the Museum podcast series and the event SMK Fridays, Louisiana’s digital platform Louisiana Channel and the Glyptotek’s Slow arrangements, we scrutinise these museums’ onsite and offsite outreach techniques and strategies. These are further discussed regarding the current museum zeitgeist, and how this relates to dominant cultural policy paradigms in Denmark. The article is based on interviews with museum professionals, observations of onsite events and document analysis; they indicate that museums constantly renew their outreach techniques and strategies, adding layers to their museum communication. While museums succeed in creating quality digital content and arranging events attracting attention and audiences, these productions do not challenge the power dynamics between museums and their users described in current literature on the museum zeitgeist, as in dominant cultural policy strategies in a Danish context.
Canopus: A Domain-Specific Modeling Language for Performance Testing
Authors: Bernardino Maicon , Zorzo Avelino Francisco
Published: May 2021

Despite all the efforts to reduce the cost of the testing phase in software development, this is still one of the most expensive phases. In order to continue to minimize those costs, in this paper, we propose a Domain-Specific Language (DSL), built on top of MetaEdit+ language workbench, to model performance testing for Web applications. Our DSL, called Canopus, was developed in the context of a collaboration between our university and a Technology Development Laboratory from an Information Technology (IT) company. It is presented, in this paper, the overview of Canopus, including: metamodels, its domain analysis, a process that integrates Canopus to Model-Based Testing, and applied it to an industrial case study. Furthermore, we also carried out a controlled empirical experiment to evaluate the effort (time spent), when comparing Canopus with another approach widely used by industry UML.
Efficacy of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells as a Potential Cellular Therapy of Alzheimer’s Disease: A Comprehensive Systematic Review
Authors: Krisandi Grady , Mangasa Siagian Rejoel , Karina Karina , Rosadi Imam
Published: May 2021

Context: Elderlies are more prone to neurodegenerative diseases. One of the most common neurodegenerative diseases with limited effective treatments available is Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) with neuroregenerative and neuroprotective capabilities have shown great potential to serve as a potential cellular therapy for AD. Adipose-derived stem cells’ efficacy in the treatment of AD is evaluated in this systematic review. Data Sources: Literature search was performed via PubMed, Cochrane Library, ScienceDirect, Wiley Online Library, and EBSCOhost databases, selecting studies which evaluated the effect of ADSCs on AD from inception to 6 August 2020. The SYRCLE Risk of Bias tool was used to assess pre-clinical studies in animal models, and MINORS Risk of Bias tool was used to assess non-randomized phase 1 clinical trials. Conclusions: Overall, seven studies, including two in-vitro studies, four in-vivo mice model studies, and one non-randomized phase 1 clinical trial, were included in this systematic review. Adipose-derived stem cells showed significant potential, proven by their neuroregenerative (i.e., increased neurogenesis, synaptogenesis, synaptic and dendritic stability, and cognitive and spatial skills) and neuroprotective capabilities (i..e., decreased Aβ concentration, APP-CT concentration, P-tau concentration, number of amyloid plaques, oxidative stress, and neuron apoptosis when exposed to Aβ). Adipose-derived stem cells demonstrated promising efficacy in treating AD patients.
Estilista ou autor
Authors: Campos Amanda Queiroz
Published: May 2021

O presente artigo decorre de investigação sobre figuras criadoras de moda. Seu objetivo é exibir as diferentes figuras e instituições consideradas aptas e hábeis à criação no decorrer da história da moda. Esta pesquisa pode ser classificada como qualitativa, descritiva e bibliográfica. A metodologia aplicada foi a de revisão teórica, conduzindo-se levantamento, análise e interpretação de fontes teóricas como livros, dissertações e teses sobre história da moda, de forma a identificar e descrever brevemente tais figuras especialistas. O critério adotado para levantar e sistematizar a bibliografia foram as obras de Lipovetsky (2007), Sant’Anna (2009), Riello (2013), Laver (2008) e Baldini (2005). Os dados foram analisados criticamente e as informações foram sintetizadas e apresentadas em ordem cronológica. Como resultado, pode-se identificar que desde as corporações de ofício (manufaturas reais) e as figuras aristocráticas (com ênfase nas rainhas), o campo da moda guia-se por especialistas na definição dos cânones da beleza, do estilo e do bem vestir. Também se aponta que o tardio processo de industrialização da moda cedeu às marcas o papel legitimado da criação, colocando designers de moda no centro das atividades de ideação e desenvolvimento de produtos. Essa industrialização encontra seu apogeu no fenômeno fast fashion. Tal modelo de criação e produção sofre veementes críticas, incluindo aquelas à própria 'insustentabilidade criativa' dos designers de moda. Assim, como consideração final deste trabalho, observa-se um retorno à moda autoral, a qual tem como base a singularidade do criador e a subjetividade de seu processo criativo.
Valores cohesivos de la creación musical en el aula. Estudio intercultural a través del gamelán indonesio
Authors: Castro Alonso Vicente , Chao Fernández Rocío
Published: May 2021

En sociedades cada vez más pluriculturales, la interculturalidad requiere un compromiso educativo en valores y actitudes de convivencia, respeto, empatía e intercambio. En este estudio, contrastamos el potencial social de la creación musical como herramienta cooperativa e intercultural en el aula de secundaria, mediante el recurso del gamelán indonesio como puente entre culturas. A través de una investigación-acción complementada con un focus group, se planifica un diseño educativo adaptado a las necesidades de la muestra, analizando su viabilidad a la hora de propiciar valores cohesivos, intercambio cultural, desarrollo técnico-musical y mejora del autoconcepto artístico-creativo, desde una experiencia vivencial y significativa en el tiempo. Entre los principales resultados recabados se destaca la interdependencia y compromiso colectivo alcanzados, el desarrollo rítmico del grupo, la evolución hacia actitudes proclives a la expresión artística y la perpetuación del recuerdo de la experiencia tres cursos y medio más tarde. El gamelán confirma su potencial educativo e intercultural, en línea con investigaciones previas, a la hora de propiciar dinámicas cooperativas eficaces y accesibles que contribuyan a superar las barreras del eurocentrismo imperante, abriendo los oídos y el entendimiento a otras sonoridades y culturas, interrelacionándolas a la vez con las entendidas como propias.
New interpretation of the cranial osteology of the Early Cretaceous turtleArundelemys dardeni(Paracryptodira) based on a CT-based re-evaluation of the holotype
Authors: Evers Serjoscha W. , Rollot Yann , Joyce Walter G.
Published: May 2021

Arundelemys dardeniis an Early Cretaceous paracryptodire known from a single, incomplete, but generally well-preserved skull. Phylogenetic hypotheses of paracryptodires often findArundelemys dardenias an early branching baenid. As such, it has a central role in understanding the early evolution of the successful clade Baenidae, which survived the Cretaceous–Paleogene mass extinction, as well as the diversification of Paracryptodira into its subclades, which recent research suggests to perhaps include helochelydrids, compsemydids, pleurosternids, and baenids. Computer tomography scans of the holotype material that were produced for the initial description ofArundelemeys dardenireveal several errors in the initial anatomical description of the species, which we correct based on element-by-element segmentation. In addition, we provide entirely novel anatomical information, including descriptions of several previously undescribed cranial bones, the endosseous labyrinth, and the cranial scutes, the latter of which are unknown for most paracryptodires. We provide an interpretation of cranial scutes which homologizes the scutes ofArundelemys dardeniwith those of other stem turtles.
Lipid accumulation of Chlorella sp. TLD6B from the Taklimakan Desert under salt stress
Authors: Li Hong , Tan Jun , Mu Yun , Gao Jianfeng
Published: May 2021

Chlorella has become an important raw material for biodiesel production in recent years, and Chlorella sp. TLD6B, a species with high lipid concentrations and high salt and drought tolerance, has been cultivated on a large scale. To explore the lipid accumulation of Chlorella sp. TLD6B and its relationship to external NaCl concentrations, we performed physiological measurements and genome-wide gene expression profiling under different levels of salt stress. Chlorella sp. TLD6B was able to tolerate high levels of salt stress (0.8 M NaCl addition). Lipid concentrations initially increased and then decreased as salt stress increased and were highest under the addition of 0.2 M NaCl. Comparative transcriptomic analysis revealed that salt stress enhanced the expression of genes related to sugar metabolism and fatty acid biosynthesis (the ACCases BC and BCCP, KAS II, and GPDHs involved in TAG synthesis), thereby promoting lipid accumulation under the addition of 0.2 M NaCl. However, high salinity inhibited cell growth. Expression of three SADs, whose encoded products function in unsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis, was up-regulated under high salinity (0.8 M NaCl addition). This research clarifies the relationship between salt tolerance and lipid accumulation and promotes the utilization of Chlorella sp. TLD6B.
DEVELOPMENT OF NON-WOVEN FILTER FOR 3 LAYER MASK FROM BAMBOO/POLYPROPYLENE FIBERS
Authors: Devi S Kanchana , G Rajkumar
Published: May 2021

The necessary element of non-public protecting instrumentation is mask. Mask is most necessary in pandemic as a result it safeguard our life by stopping the spreading of the Corona virus by entrapping the droplets from the corona affected person to enter wearer’s nose. There are different typed of mask like non- woven mask, reusable mask, N95 mask and artifact mask etc. Majority of business masks are non-woven masks that are created from polypropylene fiber. The most downside of non-woven masks is its discomfort and affect lack of breathability. This drawback is solved by utilizing natural fibers collectively of the material in non-woven and victimization them in mask. Bamboo fiber may be a natural celluloid fiber having smart comfort properties with antimicrobial properties. Bamboo fiber is also hydroscopic, natural deodorizer and hypoallergenic which provides good breathability and comfort. The polypropylene fiber is used with bamboo to provide good strength and abrasion property. Hence an attempt is made to develop a surgical mask from bamboo fiber with different blend ratios of 70:30, 60:40 and 50:50 of Bamboo and Polypropylene fiber to judge its mechanical properties like GSM and thickness potential as a protecting barrier material in non-woven face masks. The developed non-woven fabric of different blend is compared with each other, and the results shows 50: 50 blend has good mechanical properties, and the results show an effective value of Bacterial Filtration efficiency and Differential Pressure which are the most important parameters to predict the filtration efficiency of a surgical mask.
Production, Nutritional Evaluation and Acceptability of Cookies Made from a Blend of Wheat, African Walnut, and Carrot Flours
Authors: Kiin-Kabari D. B. , Uzoamaka Mbanefo Calista , Akusu O. M.
Published: May 2021

Cookies were developed from composite flour of wheat, African Walnut and Carrot. The wheat flour was substituted at levels of 5%, 10%, 15%, & 20% with African Walnut flour for samples, B, C, D and E, respectively, and with 5% of Carrot flour. The moisture content of the cookies reduced with increase in substitution with walnut flour and carrot flour but there was no significant difference (p>0.05) in the values obtained. The ash content and protein content of the cookies also increased with increased substitution whereas fat content of the substituted cookies samples increased and significantly differed (p˂ 0.05) from the control. The physical attributes are as follows:11.28 g - 13.09 g for Weight, 45.80 mm - 52.68 mm for Diameter, 6.85 mm - 9.45 mm for thickness, and 5.12 - 7.44 for spread ratio. The values of the Minerals obtained are 29.38 mg/100 g – 50.46 mg/100 g, 3.75 mg/100 g – 11.36 mg/100 g, 14.11 mg/100 g – 15.47 mg/100 g and 49.20 mg/100 g – 58.90 mg/100 g for Calcium, iron, Sodium, and Potassium, respectively. The Bioavailability was highest in sodium(57.07%-84.86%), and potassium(69.55% - 72.31%).The highest values for Vitamin C (13.85 mg/100 g), Vitamin E (0.90), and Invitro protein digestibility (59.64%) were recorded in sample E while the highest Carotenoids (257.40 mg/100 g) was observed in sample C. Sensory evaluation confirmed that there was no significant difference (p˃0.05) between Samples A (control sample) and the substituted samples in terms of appearance, taste and aroma, and although sample A had highest overall general acceptability value, the samples produced compared favorably with the control.
Development, Evaluation and Safety Aspect of Enriched Weaning Food from Cereal, Legume and Vegetable
Authors: Izuwa Iwanegbe
Published: May 2021

This study examined the development, evaluation and safety aspect of enriched weaning food from cereal, legume and vegetable. Maize was fermented, soybean was defatted and carrot was sliced, and all were processed to flour. The flours were formulated to blends. Laboratory analysis were done such as proximate, minerals, haematology and lipid studies of rat fed both formulated and commercial diets as well as the growth and feed intake of the rats. The data obtained were analyzed. The results showed that the moisture content observed was low ranging from 5.07% -12.91%. The lowest moisture (5.07%) was defatted soybean flour; this was followed by fermented maize flour (9.71%) while the highest moisture (12.91%) was seen in carrot powder. Carrot had the highest Ca (5850.0ppm), followed by defatted soybean (4700ppm), the least was maize (2900ppm). The highest count for white blood cell (WBC) was observed in rat fed rat pellet ie diet G (11.8x109). The high density lipoprotein (HDL) of rats fed different diets ranged from 31 to79mg/dl with group F (31.0 mg/dl) and C (79 mg/dl) which had the lowest and highest HDL respectively. At day 4, the highest (62.20g) feed intake was observed for rats that fed on diet C, next B (60.70 g), diet D (54.20 g), diet G (53.20 g), diet E (45.10 g), diet F (43.80 g). The least feed intake was diet A (39.6 g) in that decreasing order. This study has showed that diet C was outstanding among the diets and should be used to improve the body weight of infant, increased the HDL, reduced LDL, improves haematological parameters and improves nutritional qualities.
Empirical Analysis of Government Agricultural Spending and Agricultural Output in Nigeria
Authors: Mile Bridget Ngodoo , Ijirshar Victor Ushahemba , Asom Simeon T. , Sokpo Joseph Tarza , Fefa Joseph
Published: May 2021

This study examined the relationship between government agricultural spending and agricultural output in Nigeria using annual time series data from 1981 to 2019. This study used descriptive and analytical techniques such as descriptive statistics, Augmented Dickey-Fuller test, VEC Granger Causality/Block Exogeneity Wald test, Johansen co-integration test, vector error correction test, impulse response, and variance decomposition. The study found that all variables were not stationary at level but became stationary at first difference. The study also revealed that there is a positive effect of government agricultural spending on agricultural output in Nigeria, though, significant in the long-run only. The study also showed that there is a bidirectional relationship between government agricultural spending and agricultural output in Nigeria at 10% level of significance and that agricultural output would respond positively to shocks in government agricultural spending in Nigeria during the forecast period. Therefore, the study recommends that government expenditure on agriculture should be improved upon the funds allocated to the sector and should be made available to real farmers through the provision of fertilizers, improved seedlings and grant aiding to farmers through farmers cooperatives while farmers in Nigeria should form farmers’ cooperatives to be able to easily access credit facilities from banks as well as enhancing their easy access to farm inputs provided by the government. More so, the Nigerian government should also increase the budgetary allocation to the agricultural sector to boost food production, alleviate poverty as well as meet up with the international standard.
A Comparative Study of COD Removal Efficacy from Pharmaceutical Wastewater by Areca Nut Husk Produced and Commercially Available Activated Carbons
Authors: Akter Sharmin , Sultana Ferdousi , Kabir Md. Rakibul , Brahma Partha Pratim , Tasneem Atkeeya , Sarker Nandita , Akter Mst. Mahmoda , Kabir Md. Mahbub , Uddin Md. Khabir
Published: May 2021

Pharmaceutical industries in Bangladesh are considered as one major industrial as well as environmental pollution problems which discharge a significant amount of organic contaminants in the environment hence require advanced treatment technologies to decontaminate pharmaceutical wastewater. In the present investigation, areca nut husk treated activated carbon (ANHC) was used as an adsorbent to remove chemical oxygen demand (COD) from pharmaceutical effluent as well as a comparative adsorption efficiency with commercial activated carbon (CAC) was performed.  The batch experiments were carried out in a laboratory scale. The materials also evaluated for different adsorbent dosages and contact times. The experiment revealed a removal percentage up to 70% for ANHC and 90% for CAC for 3g of adsorbents in 180 min. The adsorption processes were satisfactorily described by pseudo-second-order (PSO) kinetic model which shows a better fitting with the maximum regression coefficient for both adsorbents. The results show that Langmuir model best described the experimental data with a highest correlation coefficient (R2=0.9856 for ANHC and 0.9993 for CAC) compared to Freundlich model and the experimental data showed asorption capacity of 36.549 and 64.935 mg/g for ANHC and CAC, correspondingly. According to the adsorption studies, the results revealed that COD adsorption process followed by the monolayer chemisorption mechanisms. The results revealed that ANHC adsorbent is potentially low cost and environmental friendly adsorbent for the removal of organic matter from pharmaceutical effluent.
Effects of Salt Harvesting on Ground Water Quality in Gongoni Ward, Kilifi County, Kenya
Authors: Gakweli Ali , Gikuma-Njuru Peter , Manono Bonface Ombasa
Published: May 2021

Aims: To determine the effects of salt harvesting on ground water quality in Gongoni ward, Kilifi County.

Study Design: The study design was purposive where sampling points were deliberately chosen.

Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Gongoni ward and its environs in Kilifi County from May 2015 to July 2015.

Methodology: Sixteen sampling points were selected within the study area and sampling was done twice between May and July 2015. The water samples collected were analyzed for sodium (Na+), Chlorides (Cl-), Fluorides, (F-) Calcium (Ca2+), alkalinity, acidity (pH), E. coli, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and Salinity as NaCl in the Government Chemist laboratories in Mombasa. The collected data was analyzed using SPSS and Microsoft Office Excel.

Results: The ground water sources in Gongoni ward registered high levels of key parameters (TDS, Salinity, Chloride, and Sodium) than the adjacent areas of Mambrui, Ngomeni and selected secondary data from Mombasa County wells where no salt harvesting occurs. Gongoni water sources had a mean TDS of 1969.00mg/L and the adjacent area shad TDS of 1050.00 mg/L. The level of E. coli and total coliform were above the Kenyan and WHO permissible limit of 0 MPN/100ml for treated water and 10 MPN/100mls for untreated water.

Conclusion: Despite the elevated concentration levels of chemical parameters from Gongoni ward water sources, the differences are not statistically significant when compared to the adjacent areas of Mambrui and Ngomeni.

Recommendations: The water from sources with high levels of TDS and salinity should be pre-treated to make the water more suitable for human use. Those with high coliform and E. coli bacteria should be regularly treated using the appropriate disinfection methods. It is recommended that all projects on salt harvesting should be subjected to an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) before implementation as provided by the Kenya Environmental Management and Coordination Act of 1999.
Application of Neural Network Algorithm in Optimal Control of Ethylene Distillation Tower
Authors: Mo Ruyang , Wang Huihui
Published: May 2021

For some nonlinear dynamic systems with uncertainties or disturbances, neural networks can perform intelligent cognition and simulation on them, achieve a good system description, and further realize intelligent control. Aiming at the ethylene rectification process, in order to avoid the time delay of complex rectification process modeling and large-scale process simulation software interface program, and to improve the simulation operation speed, the optimization model combined with the learning function of the neural network is used for the simulation calculation of the rectification process. It can meet the time and accuracy requirements of online optimization. This article outlines several commonly used neural network algorithms and their related applications in ethylene distillation, aiming to provide reference for the development and innovation of industry technology.
Effect of Post-Harvest Treatments on Physiochemical Properties of Indian Jujube (Ziziphus mauritiana Lamk.) during Ambient and Cold Storage Conditions
Authors: Shivran Jitendra Singh , Bairwa L. N. , Choudhary M. R. , Jat R. K. , Jat Asha , Yadav Mahendra
Published: May 2021

The effect of post-harvest application of calcium chloride (CaCl2) and gibberellic acid (GA3) on physiochemical properties of ber fruits were studied. Mature ber fruits cv. Umran were dipped in aqueous solutions of calcium chloride (0.5, 1.0 and 1.5%) and gibberellic acid (20, 40 and 60 ppm), for 5 minutes and packed in netlon bags for storage under ambient and cold storage conditions. Ber fruits treated with 1.5% CaCl2 could be stored for longer duration in both storage conditions with higher retention of physiochemical quality of the fruits. Results revealed that physiological loss in weight, fruit weight, palatability rating, titratable acidity showed a declining trend with advancement of storage period and other parameters i.e. total soluble solids, ascorbic acid, reducing sugar, and total sugars showed an increase up to 9 days in ambient storage condition and up to 12 days in cold storage condition, but after 9 days in ambient storage condition and after 12 days in cold storage condition, a decline trend was observed in these parameters respectively. Storage life was extended to 9 days and 15 days of ber fruits treated with 1.5% CaCl2 under ambient and cold storage conditions, respectively.
Numerical Modeling of Water Table Fluctuation in Unconfined Sloping Aquifer in Response to Multiple Localized Recharge
Authors: Saxena Shikha , Bansal Rajeev Kumar , Singh Basant
Published: May 2021

Numerical modeling for the variations of water table fluctuation in response to subsurface seepage and downwards recharge is an important aspect in the estimation of surface-groundwater interaction. In this work, a numerical model is developed for the approximation of water table variation in an unconfined sloping aquifer subjected to the multiple localized recharge and seepage from the adjacent water body. The Boussinesq equation characterizing the flow of groundwater in unconfined sloping porous media is solved numerically using Du Fort Frankel finite difference method. The application of the result is demonstrated with illustrative examples using varying aquifer parameters. The results indicated that the water table form groundwater mound beneath recharge basins due to continuous recharge.
Performance of Half-Sib Progenies Developed from an Early Maturing Maize (Zea mays L.) Population in a Rain-Forest Location
Authors: Fadahunsi A. O. , Oluwaranti A. , Fakorede M. A. B.
Published: May 2021

Problem: Half-sib progenies were developed in a maize breeding program of the Department of Crop Production and Protection of Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Nigeria but have not been evaluated for further improvements.

Aims: Therefore, this study was undertaken to evaluate the performances of the half-sib progenies, as well as estimate and determine the association among selected traits.

Study Design: 160 half-sib progenies each developed in the late planting seasons of 2013 and 2014 from an early maturing maize population were used for this study. Each of the field trials were laid out in a 16 x 10 incomplete block design and replicated twice.

Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted during the early and late planting seasons of 2015 at the Teaching and Research Farm, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (7º28’N 4º33’E and 244 m above sea level).

Methodology: All data collected were subjected to Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and means were separated using Least Significant Difference (LSD) at 0.05 probability level. Genotypic and phenotypic variances were generated to calculate heritability estimates for all traits taken.

Results: The results observed showed highly significant differences (P < 0.01) between seasons and among half-sib progenies from both years of development for all traits. Half-sib progenies developed in 2014 were also observed to perform better than those developed in 2013 for all traits studied. Heritability was high (72%) for ear height for the 2013 developed half-sib progenies and moderate at 45% for the 2014 half-sib progenies and this trait had highly significant and positive correlations with yield.

Conclusion: It was concluded that sufficient genetic variability existed among the progenies that could be exploited to improve the population. However, it was recommended that these progenies could also be evaluated in multiple locations to ascertain their adaptability and performance.
Effect of Floral Preservatives on Post Harvest Life of Gladiolus (Gladiolus grandiflorus L.) cv. American Beauty
Authors: Angel Y. , Kumar A. Vignesh
Published: May 2021

A Postharvest experiment was conducted to maximize the vase life of gladiolus using different preservative solution in Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University. In this experiment the treatment consisted of two preservative chemicals viz., 8-hydroxy quinoline sulphate @ 150, 300, 450 ppm and silver nitrate @ 25, 50, 75 ppm along with sucrose @ 2 and 4 per cent along with control (distilled water). The results of this experiment revealed that the maximum water uptake, transpirational loss of water, water balance, fresh weight change, percentage of opened florets, floret diameter, longevity of floret, vase life was recorded in T5 (8-HQS @ 300 ppm + sucrose 4%), when compared to control. Some parameters like optical density of vase solution, days taken for the basal floret to open in vase and the percentage of wilted florets were observed least in T5 (8-HQS @ 300 ppm + sucrose 4%). T5 (8-HQS @ 300 ppm + Sucrose 4%) solution was found best to extend the vase life of gladiolus.
Effect of Value Added Product from Sugar Industry as a Potassium Source on Growth and Yield Attributes of Maize (Zea mays L.)
Authors: Ramya C. , Gomadhi G. , Balasubramaniam P. , Ramesh T.
Published: May 2021

India is the major producer and consumer of sugar in the world. Molasses based distillery along with their product (alcohol) generate wastewater called as spent wash. It is acidic nature characterized by high BOD, COD value. The Value Added Product from sugar industry is generated by incineration of spent wash results in ash powder which is found to be rich in potassium. Consequently, a study was conducted to compare the effect of applying Value Added Product (VAP) as a potassic source on maize hybrid COHM(8) with that grown on Muriate of Potash (MOP) as a fertilizer source using a Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications. The treatments include absolute control (T1), 50% STCR (Soil Test Based Crop recommendation) -K through VAP (T2), 75% STCR-K through VAP (T3), 100% STCR-K through VAP (T4), 125% STCR-K through VAP (T5), 50% STCR-K through VAP + 50% STCR-K through inorganic fertilizers (T6) (MOP) and 100% STCR-K through inorganic fertilizer (MOP) (T7). The results showed that, 125% STCR-K as VAP produced better growth and yield characteristic, it was similar with 100 percent STCR-K as VAP and followed by 75 percent STCR-K as VAP when compared to control (T1). It is concluded that application of VAP from distillery spent wash (DSW) can be used as a substitute for inorganic potash fertilizer in maize crop cultivation to get higher yield and sustain soil health.
Identification of Biological Efficient and Profitable Cropping Systems in Central Plain Zone of Uttar Pradesh
Authors: Balaji Rentapalli , Husain Karam , Tiwari Uma Shankar
Published: May 2021

A field experiment was executed with ten crop sequences during 2016-17 at C.S.Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. All these sequences were evaluated for their system productivity, production efficiency, land use efficiency and economic analysis. Highest system productivity 320.43 q REY /ha was obtained through maize + black gram – potato – onion crop sequence followed by maize – garlic – green gram (291.1 q REY /ha). Highest land use efficiency (90.1%) measured through Scented rice – wheat –okra crop sequence while maximum production efficiency 121.83 kg/ha/ day was achieved by maize + black gram – potato – onion crop sequence. The highest net return of Rs.282799.0 /ha, crop profitability of Rs. 1075.28 /ha / day and system profitability of Rs. 774.79 /ha/day was obtained through maize + black gram – potato – onion followed by maize – garlic – green gram (G+R) crop sequence, while highest return per rupee investment (1:3.24) was computed on hybrid rice- wheat cropping system followed by maize – mustard- onion crop sequence (1: 3.21). Electrochemical properties were also evaluated in each cropping sequence. On the basis of different biological indices and economical analysis maize + black gram – potato – onion crop sequence observed as biological efficient followed by maize – garlic – green gram (G+R) crop sequence over all other cropping systems.
Approximation of Subsurface Seepage using 2- Dimensional Boussineq Equation
Authors: Lande Chhaya K.
Published: May 2021

Groundwater is the main source of fresh water available for human beings. The surface water groundwater interaction affects the quantity and quality of groundwater. Hence the study of surfacewater-groundwater interaction is the emerging topic in this new era. In this paper, the analytical approximation of water table fluctuation in the aquifer is presented. The aquifer is subjected to the recharge and withdrawal activity through multiple basins and wells in the domain. The time dependent multiple recharge is considered. The flow is approximated by a non linear partial differential equation called Boussineq equation. The solution of Boussineq equation is developed using Finite Fourier cosine transform. Response of the solution to using numerical examples has been tested. Effect of aquifer parameters on the fluctuation of water table formation mainly water mound and cone of depression due to recharge and withdrawal are presented. The effect of permeability of aquifer base on the water table is also discussed.
Developmental Venous Anomaly with Adjacent Parenchymal Abnormality Masquerading as Glioma-A Unique Case Report
Authors: Alvi Amna , Raza Rabail , Mubarak Fatima , Alvi Asma
Published: May 2021

Developmental venous anomaly (DVA)/ Cerebral Venous Angioma is the most common type of cerebral vascular malformations, mostly an incidental benign finding. But there are documented associated complications like parenchymal signal abnormalities, thrombosis, cavernous malformations and parenchymal atrophy.

In this report, we present a unique case of cerebral DVA with cortical changes mimicking the Glioma. Altered haemodynamics in DVA is the underlying pathophysiology for these changes. Correct MRI interpretation, by an expert neuroradiologist, can establish the diagnosis of DVA and its related changes. Therefore, it can reduce the morbidity and mortality by preventing the unnecessary invasive procedures like biopsy for diagnosis.
Frequency of Satisfactory Outcome after Surgical Management in Isolated Orbitozygomatic Fractures
Authors: Shaikh Tarique Hussain , Channar Kashif Ali , Kumbhar Aftab Ahmed , Rajper Wajid Ali , Lakho Farzana , Nayab Atiya , Maqbool Hafsa
Published: May 2021

Objective: To determine the frequency of satisfactory outcome after Surgical Management in Isolated Orbitozygomatic fractures.

Study Design: Case series Descriptive study.

Place and Duration: Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Department of Dentistry, Liaquat University of Medical Health Science, Jamshoro ,from 11thAugust 2020 to10thMarch 2021.

Methodology: Total 87 patients of Isolated Orbitozygomatic fractures with Enophthalmos and or Diplopia were included. All patients were operated, open reduction and internal fixation of zygoma at 3 points. Postoperatively Diplopia was ruled out by a range of eye movements and Enophthalmos was measured by Hertel Exophthalmometer. Final assessment was done after six weeks postoperatively. Descriptive statistics were calculated. Stratification was done and poststratification chi square test or t-test was applied. P-value ≤0.05 was considered as significant.

Results: There was 85.1% male and 14.9% female. Mean age was 33.45±7.93 years. 73.6% were classified as ASA-I and 26.4% were classified as ASA-II. At first, third and sixth week, 4.6% patients were found with positive upward gaze, 2.3% with positive down gaze, 0% with positive horizontal gaze and 2.3% with positive secondary peripheral gaze while 85.1% with < 3 mm Enophthalmoson Hertel Exopthelmommeter and 13(14.9%) with >3 mm Enophthalmoson Hertel Exopthelmommeter. The satisfactory outcome was 88.5%.

Conclusion: Our study results showed 88.5% satisfactory outcome. The long-term prognosis after repair of zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures is very good.
Effect of Gender and Risk Factors in Complications of Type 2 Diabetic Mellitus among Patients Attending Diabetic Clinic in Mnazi Mmoja Hospital, Zanzibar
Authors: Okafor Chukwuma J. , Yusuf Said A. , Mahmoud Salma A. , Salum Salum S. , Vargas Sonia C. , Mathew Adu E. , Obeagu Emmanuel I. , Shaib Husna K. , Iddi Hashima A. , Moh’d Masoud S. , Abdulrahman Warda S.
Published: May 2021

Diabetes type 2 (T2D) had caused the loss of millions of lives all over the world. About 50% of the patients with T2D die because of cardiovascular disease (CVD), primarily myocardial infarction and stroke. Many of the leading risk factors for CVD coexist and act synergistically to increase cardiovascular events. The purpose of this descriptive cross-sectional study was to determine the prevalence, patterns, and certain predictive factors in the complications of T2D patients attending diabetic clinics at Mnazi Mmoja hospital. A total of 138 respondents made up of 58 females and 80 males within the age brackets of 30-40, 41-50, 51 – 60, and 61 above were recruited for this study. Data were analysed and interpreted based on certain predictive factors and variables, including smoking, alcohol, excessive salt intake, lipid intake, sedentary lifestyle, family history of diabetes, and hypertension, on how they relate to the development of complications of type 2 diabetes. Pearson Chi-Square test was used to compare the levels of significances. Probability values of less or equal to 0.05 were accepted to be significant. The combination of salt intake, sedentary lifestyle, family history of diabetes, and lipid intake was the commonest risk factor for developing complications of T2D. However, alcohol and cigarette smoking had the most negligible impact on developing complications in T2D. The result also shows the patients between the age bracket of 30 and 40 have more risk factors for developing complications. The result showed no gender difference in the number of risk factors. There was a statistically significant association between some of the risk factors (smoking, alcohol, sedentary lifestyle, and salt intake) and the gender of respondents (p<0.05). Males smoked (43.8%) and consumed alcohol (32.5%) than females, while females were prone to a sedentary lifestyle (63.8%) and consume salt (82.8%) than males. On the other hand, this research showed that the significant complication for both males and females are numbness, pain sensation, and dry skin (diabetic neuropathy). Gender and certain predictive risk factors like salt intake, sedentary lifestyle, and family history of diabetes, and lipid intake are fundamental parameters to be tackled to reduce the complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus. There is a greater need now for awareness of the risk factors through effective health promotion in Zanzibar. Also, secondary prevention through regular screening, early detection, and appropriate treatment of chronic complications could reduce the morbidity and mortality caused by diabetes mellitus.
Antibiotic Cement Coated Nailing in Infected Nonunion of Tibia
Authors: Jokhio Muhammad Faraz , Shah Ghazanfar Ali , Baloch Raheel Akbar , Soomro Mohsin Aijaz , Rehman Najeeb Ur , Keerio Niaz Hussain , Noor Syed Shahid
Published: May 2021

Non-union infected bone is a chronic impairment disorder that causes severe complications for surgeons. In Pakistan a very limited literature was produced in recent years to evaluate the role of antibiotic impregnated cemented nail in infected non-union of tibia. To fill this gap this prospective study was designed to investigate the role of antibiotic Cement Coated Nailing in Infected Nonunion of Tibia in the Orthopedic Department of Liaqat University of medical and health science, Jamshoro, Pakistan, from February 2019 to February 2020. A total of 30 patients with infected "nonunion of the tibia" was enrolled during the research period. Patients within the age range of 22-61 years were part of this research. For surgery, polymer beads were added into the 40 gm cement which was prepared by adding 2 gm vancomycin and 2 gm teicoplanin. After that endotracheal tube was cut by a surgical knife to recover antibiotic and cement coated k nail. The nail was then inserted into the tibia. Resuts demonstrate that in 28 patients 93% utilization of antibodies cement coated nails helped to eradicate the infection. 24 patients achieved complete bone unification without any need for further procedure. The overall ratio of single-time antibiotic cement coated nail was observed as 70%. The infected nonunion tibia can be effectively treated if the protocol of debridement is correctly followed. Results demonstrate that bone stability can be regained with 22 to 44 weeks. We concluded that antibiotic-impregnated cemented nail is an ideal procedure to control the postoperative infection and achieve reunion.
Conducting Dermatological Operations in Patients Who Have Previously Undergone Cardiac Surgery
Authors: Irmatov Argen Nabievich , Shukyurli Ravan Seyfeddin Ogly , Kurbanmagomedov Rukizhat Gasbulakhovna , Amirchupanova Diana Taymazovna , Nasonov Pavel Vladimirovich , Goncharov Vitaly V.
Published: May 2021

Thoracic surgical procedures and the use of cardiac devices such as pacemakers are becoming increasingly common in the population. Therefore, dermatologists may be more likely to encounter previously implanted or discarded surgical material during a dermatological operation on the chest wall. A basic understanding of the types of wires and tunneling paths used in such procedures is essential to accurately predict the presence of these wires and effectively manage any chance encounters.

Dermatologists should be aware that temporary epicardial pacemaker electrodes and pacemaker electrodes often remain in the chest wall of many patients. All patients with a history of cardiac surgery should be asked about the possible presence of temporary epicardial electrodes in their body, and if such materials are found during the operation, it is necessary to immediately stop the procedure and do not undertake further manipulations with them until the material from which it is made is determined.

Specialists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery need to document any abandoned wire in the patient's list of problems and inform the patient about the abandoned wire so that he or she can be an important source of clinical information.

Trying to pull out the remaining pacemaker electrodes is a serious risk, so dermatologist surgeons should not attempt it under any circumstances. When detecting wire material, it is necessary to determine the type and location of the material before any manipulation or pulling attempts. Once it is established that this is a non-functional, abandoned wire, it is necessary to apply the correct technique for removing it, which consists in gently pulling and securing the wire at the exit point. Accurate identification of the material is required in order not to interfere with the operation of the active device and not to abandon the operation unnecessarily.

The aim of the work is to consider the implementation of dermatological operations in patients who have previously undergone cardiac surgery.
Antibiotics Sensitivity Profile of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated from Wound Swabs and Urine Samples from University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Akure, Nigeria
Authors: Alabi Mercy Adewumi , Bayode Michael Tosin , Adesanya Jeremiah Abiola , Aina Ikeoluwa Feyisayo
Published: May 2021

Aim: To investigate the antimicrobial susceptibility profile of Pseudomonas aeruginosa enumerated from wound swabs and urine samples from the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Akure, Nigeria.

Place of Study: University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria, between January and May, 2019.

Methodology: Wound swabs and urine samples were collected from patients of University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Akure. Enumeration and identification of P. aeruginosa isolates was employed. Antibiotic sensitivity test was conducted on the enumerated P. aeruginosa strains from both clinical specimens via standard disc diffusion protocol. The susceptibility and resistance pattern of P. aeruginosa isolates was established utilizing clinical laboratory standard institute (CLSI) standard.

Results: Ciprofloxacin was observed to display the highest zone of inhibition (ZOI) of 17.00±1.00 mm for P.  aeruginosa isolate 1 and likewise the highest ZOI of 24.50±1.50 mm for P. aeruginosa strain 3. Fourteen strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa exhibited highest resistance to septrin and augmentin for wound swabs as all 19 of the bacterial strains also exhibited the highest resistance to septrin, chloramphenicol, augmentin and streptomycin for urine specimens. Ten (10) of P. aeruginosa strains from wound swabs exhibited the highest intermediate susceptibility to perfloxacin. Eleven (11) strains of P. aeruginosa from urine specimens exhibited the highest intermediate susceptibility on sparfloxacin. All 19 strains of P. aeruginosa from urine specimens were susceptible to amoxicillin and gentamicin as completely minimal susceptibility was recorded for P. aeruginosa associated with wound swabs.

Conclusion: This study demonstrated the high resistance pattern of P. aeruginosa associated with wound swabs and urine samples and emphasizes the need for the regimentation of over-the-counter remedy and antibiotic susceptibility appraisal of anti-pseudomonal drugs.
Multi-Objective Optimization of Machining Parameters for Multi-Pass CNC Turning to Minimize Carbon Emissions, Energy, Noise and Cost
Authors: Fittamami Bening Maulina , Pujiyanto Eko , Priyandari Yusuf
Published: May 2021

Global warming is a huge environmental issue today. This is due to the high level of world carbon emissions. The manufacturing process accounts for 30% of the world's carbon emissions production.  Sustainable manufacturing is necessary to implement to reduce carbon emission levels caused by the manufacturing process. There are three aspects of sustainable manufacturing, namely environmental aspects, economic aspects, and social aspects. These three aspects can be implemented in the machining process by optimizing machining parameters in multi-pass CNC turning. This research aims to optimize CNC turning machining parameters by considering energy consumption, carbon emissions, noise, and production cost. The model is solved using a Multi-objective Genetic Algorithm in Matlab 2016b then the transformation and weighting functions are carried out from the feasible value. Based on the optimization results, the total energy consumption value obtained is 2.50 MJ; total production cost is $ 2.19; total carbon emissions are 5.97 kgCO2, and noise is 236, 19 dB. The sensitivity analysis exhibits the machining parameters that affect the objective function: The cutting speed parameter and the feed rate parameter. This model can be used to improve the manufacturing process and support sustainable manufacturing.