bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Road traffic injuries among children in Dakar, Senegal
Authors: MOHAMED Azhar Salim , Mbaye Pape Alassane , Fall Mbaye , Sagna Aloise , Ndoye Ndeye Aby , Diaby Alou , Diallo Fatima , Ndour Oumar , Ngom Gabriel
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Road traffic injuries (RTI) are a major public health problem and contribute significantly to the global burden. The aim of this study was to assess the frequency of RTIs in children and to determine their socio-demographic and lesional characteristics.

Patients and methods: This was a retrospective and descriptive study over a two-year period from January 2015 to December 2016 conducted at the Department of Pediatric Surgery at the Aristide Le Dantec Hospital in Dakar. Included were all children under the age of 16 victims of a RTI. We studied various parameters relating to the victims (sex, age, education) and the accident (location and time of occurrence of the accident, circumstances and mechanism, duration of admission to the emergency unit, localization and type of lesion). The data was entered and processed using Microsoft Office Word and Excel 2010 software.

Results: Among the 425 cases received, 62.6% were boys and 37.4% girls. The average age of the children was 7.7 years. RTIs occurred mainly in pedestrian (63.8%) who wanted to cross the road. There were more accidents in the city-center area (64.9%) and during afternoons (61%). Lesions of the soft parts (wounds, contusion and decay) were predominated (89.6%) followed by fractures. The upper limbs were the main locations of trauma.

Conclusion: RTIs are common among children in Dakar. Boys crossing roads are the largest number of victims. Soft tissue trauma predominates and is mainly found on the thoracic limbs.
Severe Conjunctival Papilloma in a Six (6) year old female - Case report
Authors: Muma Mulenga I.K. , Chipeta George N
Published: November 2022

Conjunctival papilloma is a benign growth arising from the stratified squamous epithelium of the conjunctiva. It is mostly a self-limiting growth. Conjunctival papilloma occurs commonly in male adults especially in their third and fourth decades of life. It rarely occurs in children. This is a case report of a six (6) year-old female patient who was seen at the Solwezi General Hospital Eye Clinic (SGHEC) with complaints of difficulties in seeing, sandy sensation and tearing of the right eye. The patient had a twelve-month history of multiple fleshy growths on the conjunctival surface of the right eye, referred from a rural health centre in the District. A clinical diagnosis of conjunctival papilloma was made at SGHEC and the child was referred to Kitwe Teaching Eye Hospitals (KTEH) for further management. At Kitwe Teaching Eye Hospital, a successful excisional biopsy of the conjunctival papilloma lesions on the right eye was conducted with adjunctive therapy of Mitomycin-C intraoperatively, and topical chemotherapy of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) after surgery. A definitive diagnosis of Benign Conjunctival Papilloma was confirmed for the patient’s condition, based on the results from the histopathology samples that were sent to the Cancer Disease Hospital in Lusaka.
The Research on the Relationship between Consumption Downturn and COVID-19—Analysis of Survey Data from China
Authors: Shi Haozhe , Jiao Ziming
Published: November 2022

Under the background of COVID-19’s prevalence, this study analyzes the impact of the severity of COVID-19 on household consumption in some regions of China from an economic perspective, and introduces three variables: household income, household economic stability and consumer confidence to explore its impact mechanism. Using an online questionnaire, the research team collected data (110 women and 100 men) from a sample of 210 heads of household (or family members with a good understanding of household consumption) to analyze this problem.

The results show that the higher the severity of COVID-19, the greater the reduction in household consumption. In addition, we also found that household economic stability and consumer confidence play a negative moderation role in the impact of the severity of COVID-19 on household consumption, that is, the higher the household economic stability and consumer confidence, the weaker the impact of the severity of the epidemic on household consumption.
The current situation and development prospects of the electric power sector in Uzbekistan
Authors: Ahmadjonov Azimjon
Published: November 2022

This article describes the accounting practice adopted in the energy sector in accordance with IFRS. The energy sector is an integral part of the global economy, and today many companies are entering foreign markets, and some enterprises have begun to operate on a global scale. The introduction of IFRS is a long-term and highly profitable tool for energy companies, but there are serious problems with the introduction of this system, which we will discuss in the article.
Foreign strategies for the development of artificial intelligence and directions for their practical use
Authors: Berkinov Bozorboy , Kodirov Zohidjon
Published: November 2022

The article analyzes the promising and practical results of the development of technologies and mechanisms of artificial intelligence in foreign countries. An assessment is given to the strategic tasks set in this direction in Uzbekistan. As an important part of the socio-economic system, the use of artificial intelligence technologies in agriculture is proposed.
Generation and evaluation of synthetic digital medical images using artificial intelligence
Authors: Muminov Bakhodir , Nasimova Nigorakhon , Nasimov Rashid
Published: November 2022

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the development of intelligent decision-making software in the medical field. The high accuracy of disease diagnosis, classification, and recommendation processes is closely related to the creation of large-scale data sets. In this paper, different from the methods used for rapid calculation of the FID value, it was proposed to introduce the FMD value, whose accuracy is higher than the FID value, in the evaluation of medical images.
Risk factors of self-extubation in intensive care. Retrospective cohort study
Authors: Laverde-Sabogal Carlos Eduardo , Espinosa-Almanza Carmelo José , Patiño-Hernández Daniela , Rodríguez-Escallón Horacio , Aguado-Valderrama Juan Camilo , Lara-Monsalve Paula
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Acute respiratory failure remains one of the three leading causes of admission to the intensive care unit (ICU). Self-extubation is an adverse outcome requiring reintubation in 50% of cases.

Objective: To assess for determinants (risk factors) of self-extubation and mortality in the ICU by using a generalized estimation equation model (GEE).

Methods: The data was collected from a retrospective cohort study from 2017-2020 including all patients admitted to the ICU with mechanical ventilation. Univariate and bivariate analyses were performed. Then, a GEE model was conducted to predict the risk of self-extubation and mortality.

Results: A total of 857 subjects were included, with a mean age of 60.5 +/- 17 years-old. Most of the subjects were males (55.2%). An 8.99-fold risk (95%CI 3.83-21.1, p<0.01) of self-extubation was identified in patients with agitation. Exposure to infusion of neuromuscular blockade was also found to increase the risk of self-extubation 3.37 times (95%CI 1.31-8.68, p=0.01). No associations were identified between immobilization and self-extubation (OR 1.38 95%CI 0.76-2.51, p=0.29). Finally, light sedation according to the Richmond Sedation Scale (RASS) between 0 to -2 rather than moderate (RASS-3) reduces the risk of mortality (OR 0.57, 95%CI 0.38-0.83, p<0.01).

Conclusions: The main factors resulting in self-extubation were: agitation, delirium, and infusion of neuromuscular blocking agents. An association was found between light sedation and a lower risk of mortality. No association was found between the use of physical restraint and the desired outcome.
Aplikasi Perhitungan Statistik Koefisien Regresi Korelasi Linier Untuk Produksi Minyak dan Gas Bumi
Authors: Chandra Yudi Irawan , Kosdiana Kosdiana , Riastuti Marti
Published: November 2022

Statistik sebagai suatu yang berkenaan dengan data numerikal sebenarnya sudah banyak digunakan oleh banyak masyarakat, contoh untuk meghitung jumlah populasi penduduk, perpajakan, pencatatan personil militer dan sebagainya. Dalam perkembangan politik, ekonomi dan bisnis masalah ketidakpastian merupakan masalah yang senantiasa dihadapi oleh para pelaku bisnis dan ekonomi seperti didalam memprediksi volume dan nilai penjualan untuk periode yang akan datang. Dalam hal politik, ekonomi dan bisnis statistik turut membantu membawa perubahan perubahan drastis dalam produksi, dalam efesiensi pemakaian materil, dalam berbagai fase riset niaga didalam manajemen. Dalam hal ini data statistik merupakan faktor penting sebagai landasan dasar dalam pengambilan keputusan-keputusan analisa dan mengadakan perkiraan terhadap suatu niaga modern. Pada penelitian ini dikemukakan tentang perkiran atau peramalan dalam ilmu statistik. Perkiraan tersebut digunakan untuk mencari hubungan atau keterkaitan antara variabel-variabel yang diketahui nilainya dan variabel yang tidak atau belum diketahui nilainya. Untuk mendapatkan suatu nilai dan perkiraan atau ramalan tersebut, digunakan suatu metode statistik dengan menggunakan analisis koefisien regresi dan korelasi linier dimana pemesan tersebut didapat dari nilai sampel yang ada. Perhitungan dilakukan dengan menggunakan program Turbo Pascal yang menghasilkan aplikasi perhitungan stastistik koefiensi regresi dengan korelasi linier.
Digital Marketing untuk Pengembangan Kewirausahaan Sosial
Authors: Aryapranata Ariawan , Hutagalung Husen
Published: November 2022

Keindahan motif, keunikan cara pengerjaan, dan kualitas yang bagus membuat Kerawang atau Karawo bernilai sangat tinggi. Kewirausahaan sosial dapat memberikan dampak positif dan memberikan solusi sebagai langkah untuk memajukan Indonesia Pemasaran digital merupakan bentuk dari kegiatan promosi menggunakan platform digital yang digunakan untuk menyebarkan informasi kepada konsumen. Penggunaan berbagai platform digital untuk memasarkan dinilai efektif karena mampu menyebarkan konten yang dapat memberikan gambaran tentang produk usaha dan memiliki kemasan konten yang menarik karena terdiri dari beragam format baik teks, foto maupun video.
Pengaruh Virtual Meeting dalam Efektivitas Pembelajaran dimasa Pandemi
Authors: Suharijono Naufal Maulana , Setyantoro Dwipo , Wijaya Akhmad Pandhu
Published: November 2022

Pandemi Covid-19 menyebabkan banyak perubahan kondisi di masyarkat termasuk pergesaran dalam proses belajar mengajar. Pemerintah meminta sekolah dan perguruan tinggi di seluruh Indonesia untuk melakukan pembelajaran daring di rumah masing-masing. Pembelajaran daring dinilai sebagai alternatif agar dapat melakukan pembelajaran jarak jauh dan juga untuk memutus rantai persebaran Covid-19 di lingkungan sekolah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh belajar daring atau virtual meeting terhadap efektivitas pembelajaran para pelajar. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Desa Krikilan dan Desa Semambung, Kecamatan Driyorejo, Kabupaten Gresik. Pengambilan data menggunakan metode stratified random sampling dengan instrument kuesioner. Hasil penelitian akan menunjukan apakah virtual meeting terbukti efektif terhadap pebelajaran atau tidak. Hasil penelitian ini juga akan memberikan solusi yang tepat agar pembelajaran daring dapat bekerja secara maksimal.
Natural Vegetation and Ethnobotany of Bali
Authors: Kuswata Kartawinata  , Roemantyo  , Ary Prihardhyanto Keim  , Sujarwo Wawan
Published: November 2022

Bali Island has a vast extent of vegetation, and the Balinese have good use of this in cultural, religious, and daily access aspects. This book uncovers the study of vegetation in Bali, extending from the seaside to the mountains. Moreover, in the ethnobotanical aspect, this book presents the result of a study on how Balinese people utilize the biodiversity bestowed on them. The first part of this book will present the research on Bali's vegetation status. After we comprehend the diversity of Bali's natural vegetation, the second part of this book shows a comprehensive directory about the use of plants among Balinese, including which part of the plants is used. We hope that this book will be a contribution to the knowledge of Bali biodiversity’s status and thus become a reference for Bali’s native vegetation. Furthermore, we hope that book will be a data source on Balinese local wisdom of biodiversity utilization.
Membaca Olenka dalam Perspektif Bakhtin
Authors: Tirto Suwondo
Published: November 2022

Kemunculan Olenka, novel pertama Budi Darma yang terbit pertama kali pada tahun 1983, mengundang kehebohan publik sastra Indonesia saat itu. Olenka dianggap membawa corak baru dalam dunia novel Indonesia, bahkan dinobatkan sebagai novel terbaik 1983 oleh Dewan Kesenian Jakarta. Novel Olenka sebetulnya memiliki tema yang sangat sederhana, tetapi efektif. Plot dasarnya adalah mengenai kepahitan hidup, kegagalan manusia memahami jati diri, dan kemanusiawian manusia yang tak kuasa menghadapi takdir (Tuhan). Corak baru yang dibawa Olenka salah satunya adalah dalam gaya bahasanya yang menurut para kritikus betul-betul eksentrik, tidak biasa, bebas, lincah, spontan, dan mengalir. Menurut Bakhtin, seorang filsuf dan ahli sastra berkebangsaan Rusia, unsur-unsur unik, aneh, atau tak biasa itu merupakan unsur yang disebut perilaku karnival. Buku ini mengkaji keunikan-keunikan Olenka menggunakan perspektif Bakhtin, di antaranya melalui analisis komposisi, tokoh, pengarang, ideologi, dan dialog intertekstual. Buku ini bermanfaat tidak hanya bagi pembaca Olenka, para praktisi sastra, dan pemerhati sastra, tetapi juga bagi peneliti, pembelajar, pemelajar, sampai masyarakat umum yang tertarik untuk memahami salah satu sudut pandang yang unik dalam pemaknaan karya sastra.
Inovasi Teknologi Pemrosesan Biomassa Menjadi Biofuel untuk Mendukung Penerapan Energi Baru dan Terbarukan (EBT)
Authors: Rizal Alamsyah
Published: November 2022

Kebaruan-kebaruan dalam proses pembuatan EBT terus dikembangkan. Inovasi reaktor static mixer dan proses pencucian kering biodisel menghasilkan efsisensi energi proses transesterifikasi dan penurunan biaya pengolahan biodisel.  Kebaruan teknologi reaktor static mixer dan pencuaian kering ini juga dapat menyingkat waktu pengolahan biodiesel dan proses pencuciannya tanpa menggunakan air panas. Pembuatan pelet dari biomassa hasil pertanian dan perkebunan menjadikan bahan bakar padat yang mudah dikemas, ramah lingkungan, serta bisa dikoversi menjadi gas sintetis yang bisa digunakan untuk pemasakan dan pengeringan. Inovasi reaktor separasi MCT, adalah inovasi proses yang mampu memisahkan asam lemak rantai menengah dari minyak kelapa atau sawit menjadi produk yang bernilai tambah yaitu senyawa olein dan stearin secara sempurna.
FREEDOM TO CHOOSE THE TYPE OF RESEARCH ACTIVITYAND THE STATUTORY CONDITIONS FOR OBTAINING THE ACADEMIC TITLE OF PROFESSOR
Authors: Adamus Rafał
Published: November 2022

This study examines the statutory criteria for awarding the title of professor under the so-called Constitution for Science. The content of the article emphasizes the freedom to choose the form of scientific activity for a candidate for the title of professor, as provided for in the act. The legislator used a complex legal norm to establish the criteria for a candidate for the title of professor. It may raise both practical and theoretical doubts.
THE NUMBER OF SCIENTIFIC OR ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENTS THAT MAKE A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SPECIFIC DISCIPLINE, NECESSARY TO BE DEMONSTRATED
IN THE HABILITATION APPLICATION
Authors: Gurdek Magdalena
Published: November 2022

The new, currently in force, rules for awarding academic degrees and titles as well as in the field of arts are set out in the Act of July 20, 2018, Law on Higher Education and Science. In this study, I would like to analyze in depth one of the prerequisites for awarding the degree of habilitated doctor, as defined in Art. 219 paragraph. 1 point 2 of the Act. In this provision, the legislator indicated that the degree of habilitated doctor is awarded to a person who has scientific or artistic achievements that constitute a significant contribution to the development of a specific discipline, including at least: 1 monograph or 1 cycle or 1 project achievement (...). The use of the phrase ‘scientific or artistic achievements’ (plural) and ‘including at least’ raises numerous doubts as to how much the postdoctoral researcher should have in his / her scientific or artistic achievements that make a significant contribution to the development of a given discipline and thus demonstrate them in the habilitation application, to meet the premise of Art. 219 paragraph. 1 point 2 of the Act.
A MODEL FOR SYSTEMIC COUNTERACTION TO ALGORITHMIC DISCRIMINATION – REMARKS ON THE DRAFT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ACT
Authors: Ciosk Kinga
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the validity of a systemic model for counteracting acts of algorithmic discrimination that may occur as a result of the use of artificial intelligence systems in recruitment processes. The author analyses the problem both from the perspective of the possibility to prevent acts of discrimination through the realization of due rights by job candidates and from the perspective of the provisions of the proposed EU regulation on artificial intelligence, which she assesses and formulates de lege ferenda postulates. She also analyses the issue of systemic prevention of acts of algorithmic discrimination considering the protective function of labor law.
ECONOMIC AND UNIQUE WOMEN. RURAL HOUSE WHEELS IN THE LAW
Authors: Lis Artur
Published: November 2022

The review article was devoted to the publication by Grzegorz Krawiec entitled „The act on rural housewives’ circles. Comment”. On the basis of the Act on Rural Housewives’ Circles of November 9, 2018, a separate organizational formula was created for KGW, which are voluntary, independent and self-governing social organizations of rural residents. Based on the previously applicable legal regulations, KGW could be established within agricultural circles as their independent units. They could also function in the form of associations. An important statutory solution is to grant KGW a legal personality, which allows them to run a business on their own account and benefit from financial support from public funds. KGW operates on the basis of the adopted statute, which specifies in particular: the name and seat of the circle, the objective and territorial scope of the circle’s activities, goals and tasks of the circle and the means of their implementation, the method of acquiring and losing membership, the assets of the circle and the method of administering these assets, the way of representing the circle. outside, the rights and obligations of members, the bodies of the circle and their powers, the conditions for adopting and valid resolutions of the bodies of the circle, the procedure for changing the statute and liquidating the circle.
Quantitative real-time PCR based evaluation and validation of reference genes in Gossypium arboreum
Authors: P RAGHAVENDRA K , KUMAR RAKESH , DAS JOY , B SANTOSH H , MORE SACHIN A , N RAMAKRISHNA , CHAWLA SHILPA G , KRANTHI SANDHYA , KRANTHI KESHAV RAJ
Published: November 2022

Estimation of gene expression levels plays a crucial role in understanding the function of the target gene(s). Intersample variance in gene expression can be more precisely measured if transcripts levels are accurately normalized. Normalization is pre-requisite step prior to the determination of candidate gene expression by qPCR. In this study conducted at ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur during 2015–16, six candidate reference genes, viz. actin4 (ACT4), actin7(ACT7), RNA Helicase (RNAH), Serine/threonine-protein phosphatase PP2A-1(PP2A1), ubiquitin7 (UBQ7) and α tubulin (αTUB) were systematically analysed for their expression patterns in different tissues pertaining to three development stages of cotton namely seedling, early reproductive and fiber development. The study has identified actin-4/actin-7/ubiquitin-7 as the most ideal reference genes for fiber development stages whereas actin-4/ ubiquitin-7 and actin-7/RNA helicases for seedling and early reproductive development stages, respectively. Validation of identified reference genes for relative expression analysis of Gacobl9, a COBRA-like protein, demonstrated their usefulness in qPCR analysis in Gossypium arboreum.
Influence of rootstocks on white root rot (Dematophora necatrix) resistance in apple (Malus baccata)
Authors: KUMAR ANIL , ATTRI BRIJ LAL , KISHOR ARUN , DEBNATH SOVAN , MER MUKESH SINGH , NARAYAN RAJ
Published: November 2022

An experiment was conducted under polyhouse and field conditions during 2013, 2014 and 2015 to evaluate the level of resistance of less known apple rootstock, i.e. Paron (Malus baccata var. himalaica) and some popular rootstocks of the region (MM 106, MM 111, M 9 and Srinagar crab) against white root rot disease. All the test rootstocks were grafted with CITH Lodh Apple-1 before their use in field conditions. Paron showed high resistance against D. necatrix by exhibiting least mortality (15.33%) at highest test dose (10 g/kg soil) of inoculum in pot culture under polyhouse, whereas other test rootstocks showed 100 percent mortality at this dose of inoculum. In the field, Paron showed no wilting symptoms on scion cultivar even after 60 days of inoculation, it showed least bronzing and inward cupping of leaves (3.25%), defoliation (3.50%), necrosis on bark (21 mm), wood (17 mm) and vascular tissues (23 mm). It was rated as resistant against D. necatrix as compared to other test rootstocks on the basis of significantly lowest disease severity (4.35%) and least effect of test pathogen inoculation on its above and below ground parts. Srinagar crab was rated as highly susceptible in comparison as, it exhibited significantly highest disease severity (69.80%). From this study, it can be inferred that the rootstock of Paron should be used for shaping production of apple in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.
Global warming potential and its cost of mitigation from maize (Zea mays) - wheat (Triticum aestivum) cropping system
Authors: FAGODIYA R K , PATHAK H , BHATIA A , JAIN N , GUPTA D K
Published: November 2022

The maize (Zea mays L.) - wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cropping system (MWCS) could be better alternative to rice-wheat cropping system (RWCS), due to its lower water requirement, methane (CH4) emission and soil degradation. However, the global warming potential (GWP), greenhouse gas intensity (GHGi) and benefit cost ratio (BCR) of the MWCS need to be quantified in order to propose management practices for GWP mitigation. To achieve the objective of the study a field experiment was conducted at the ICAR-IARI, New Delhi during 2012-14. The experiment consisted of six treatments, viz. N0 (control), Urea, Urea+FYM, FYM, Urea+NI (nitrification inhibitor) and NOCU (neem oil coated urea). Two-year average results showed that as compared to urea treatment, GWP of MWCS lowered by 6, 16, 31 and 62% in urea+NI, NOCU, Urea+FYM and FYM, respectively. GHGi lowered by 6, 6, 24 and 46% in urea+NI, NOCU, Urea+FYM and FYM, respectively. The BCR was higher in NOCU and Urea+NI as compared to urea treatment; however, it was lower in FYM and urea+FYM. Thus, NOCU is capable for mitigating GWP and lowering GHGi with higher BCR from MWCS.
Characterization of bolting behaviour in garlic (Allium sativum) using SNP
Authors: KAUR YADWINDER , DHALL R K , SHARMA PRITI
Published: November 2022

The present research was conducted to evaluate the bolting (incomplete bolters and non-bolters) behaviour in garlic (Allium sativum L.) accessions collected from different geographical areas. A total of 96 genotypes collected from different sources were used for genotype sequencing to identify SNP but only 73 genotypes among them showed good amplification. A primer (AsLFY) was designed by using reference of already designed gene specific primer (gALFY-2) by Rotem et al. (2007). After amplification, sequencing of these 73 genotypes was done; SNP (CCGTCG) was at 301 bp from initiation codon, i.e. G for non-bolters genotypes and A for incomplete bolter genotypes. Thus, the identified SNP would help in detecting incomplete bolter and non-bolter genotypes at seedling stage which can be useful for garlic breeding programmes.
Morphological and molecular characterization of potato cyst nematode populations from The Nilgiris
Authors: BAIRWA AARTI , P VENKATASALAM E , A JEEVALATHA , M PRIYANK H , BUCKSETH TANUJA , A JENIFER , SHARMA SANJEEV , SINGH R K , CHAKRABARTI S K
Published: November 2022

Quarantine species of potato cyst nematodes (PCN), Globodera rostochiensis and G. pallida, were reported from Nilgiris during 1961. The studies were carried out at ICAR-CPRS, Muthorai, Ooty and ICAR-CPRI, Shimla during 2015–17. To investigate the distribution of PCN, soil samples were collected from potato growing areas of Nilgiris and were identified based on morphological criteria and ITS-1 region. Molecular characterization using ITS-1 region specific primers revealed the presence of pure population of G. rostochiensis in 50% of the samples, G. pallida in 10.7% of the samples, mixed population in 28.6% of the samples and absence of both the species in 10.7% of the samples. The phylogenetic analysis inferred by the sequence of the ITS-1 region confirmed 92–100% genetic similarities in Globodera spp. Seventeen isolates of G. rostochiensis showed 92–99% genetic similarity and rest four 92–100% similarities. Whereas, genetic similarity among the ten isolates of G. pallida was 96.1–99.4%. In the morphometric characters J2s of G. rostochiensis exhibited shorter body length (459.8 μm) than G. pallida (493.7 μm). G. rostochiensis and G. pallida had difference in mean stylet length (21.1 μm and 23.4 μm respectively), hyaline tail terminal length (28.3 μm and 24.2 μm respectively) and shape of stylet knob. Highest mean value of vulval basin-anus distance (65.3 μm), number of cuticular ridges between vulval basin-anus (18.4) and Granek’s ratio (4.0 μm) was recorded in G. rostochiensis than G. pallida. Therefore, the present study will help to take appropriate and region specific PCN management decisions according to species dominance in that area.
Effect of green manure and plant density on correlation between rhizospheric bio-chemical properties and rice (Oryza sativa) yield
Authors: Kaur Jaspreet , Gosal S K , Walia S S
Published: November 2022

The present investigation was carried out to evaluate the effect of application of green manure along with varying plant density on microbial population and soil enzymatic activities of rhizospheric soil as well as on yield of rice (Oryza sativa L.)during year 2013–14. Application of green manures @15 t/ha and increased plant density up to 44 plants/m2 positively enhanced microbial population in the soil. Correlation among different microbial population, soil enzymatic activities and soil nutrient status in different treatments irrespective of the time intervals showed that the treatments with higher plant density along with green manure showed a significant positive correlation between dehydrogenase enzyme and bacterial as well as with fungal population. On contrary, treatment having sole application of inorganic fertilizer with 22 plants/m2; actinomycetes and bacterial population had significant positive correlation with dehydrogenase activity whereas fungal population showed a negative relationship. The soil urease and alkaline phosphatase activity had positive correlation with bacterial and fungal population in all treatments except the treatment with 22 plants/ m2 + recommended inorganic fertilizers. There was significant negative correlation between fungal population and diazotrophic population in all treatments. The plant height and various yield attributes were significantly higher in treatment having green manure (15 t/ha) + 44 plants/m2+ recommended NPK. Thus, above finding revealed that the agronomic practices (green manure and increased plant density) significantly improved the interaction of microbial population and soil enzymatic activities in rhizospheric soil which in turn affect the soil fertility as well as rice yield.
Effect of phosphorus and bioinoculants and their residual effect on succeeding chickpea (Cicer arietinum)
Authors: KUMAWAT NARENDRA , YADAV R K , SINGH MAHENDER , DUDWE T S , TOMAR I S
Published: November 2022

A field experiments were conducted during kharif and rabi 2016–17 and 2017–18 at ZARS, Jhabua to study the effect of phosphorus and bioinoculants on growth attributes, yields, nutrient uptake and economics in maize - chickpea cropping system. Among the treatments, significantly higher growth and yield parameters of maize were recorded with the application of 60 kg P2O5/ha + NPK consortia as compared to other treatments. The highest grain yield (54.62 q/ha), stover yield (52.63 q/ha), biological yield (106.58 q/ha) were obtained under 60 kg P2O5/ha + NPK consortia which was at par to each other and significantly superior to control, PSB I, PSB II and NPK consortia. This treatment also observed the highest total N, P and K uptake by grain and stover. The residual study of phosphorus and bioinoculants on succeeding chickpea was found to have significant effect on growth and yield attributes. Among the various treatments, maximum seed yield (24.04 q/ha), and biological yield (60.69 q/ha) were observed under 60 kg P2O5/ha + NPK consortia. Similarly, the highest total uptake of N, P and K were recorded with the application of 60 kg P2O5/ha + NPK consortia. Treatment receiving 60 kg P2O5/ha + NPK consortia realized the maximum gross return (×103 204.34 `/ha), net return (×103 157.08 `/ha) and B:C ratio (3.32) as compared to other treatments.
Productivity, profitability and quality of soybean (Glycine max) as influenced by tillage, organic manures and fertilizer doses
Authors: Rana Khushboo , SINGH JANARDAN , Shilpa Shilpa
Published: November 2022

A field experiment was conducted at Palampur, Himachal Pradesh during 2015 and 2016, to study the effect of tillage, organic manures and fertilizer doses on soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.]. The experiment was laid out in split plot design with six main-plots consisting of combination of three tillage (zero tillage, minimum tillage and conventional tillage) and two organic manures (vermicompost, 5 t/ha and FYM, 10 t/ha), and three sub-plots (50, 75 and 100% recommended dose of fertilizers). Tillage, organic manures and fertilizer doses significantly affected productivity, profitability and quality of soybean. Yield attributes (pods/plant, seeds/pod and test weight), yields, productivity, net returns, benefit:cost ratio and profitability were significantly better in conventional tillage, vermicompost and 100% recommended dose of fertilizers, respectively. Conventional tillage recorded significantly higher seed yield, productivity, profitability, oil and protein contents as compared to zero tillage. The treatment,100% recommended dose of fertilizers recorded significantly higher seed yield, productivity, profitability, oil and protein contents than 50 % recommended dose of fertilizers. Vermicompost recorded significantly higher seed yield and productivity as compared to zero tillage. Under performance of zero tillage might be due to manual seed drilling and poor soil drainage. Interaction effect of tillage, organic manures and fertilizer doses on soybean remained non-significant. Conventional tillage, vermicompost and 100 % recommended dose of fertilizers proved to be the best treatments for enhancing productivity, profitability and quality of soybean under mid-hill conditions of Himachal Pradesh.
Effect of different abiotic factors on symptom expression and severity of bakanae disease of rice (Oryza sativa)
Authors: YADAV JAGDISH , BASHYAL B M , SINHA PARIMAL , AGGARWAL RASHMI
Published: November 2022

The bakanae disease incited by Fusarium fujikuroi Nirenberg is becoming a serious threat to cultivation of rice, especially aromatic rice worldwide. The present study was conducted in the year 2016â€“17 at ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi to study the effect of different abiotic factors (soil moisture, soil pH, soil type, and temperature) individually and in combination in causation of different kind of bakanae disease symptoms and severity. The highest disease severity (93.33%) was observed at 30% soil moisture conditions. Variation in disease severity was significant in interaction of moisture and soil type and temperature and soil type, whereas, it was non-significant in interaction of moisture and temperature and soil type, moisture and temperature. It was observed that elongation symptoms were more prevalent in high moisture conditions, whereas rotting symptoms were more prevalent in low soil moisture.
Effect of phosphorus on yield and economics of maize (Zea mays) under semi-arid conditions of Afghanistan
Authors: Ahmadi N M , Das T K , Nasrat N , Rathore S S , Paul A K
Published: November 2022

A field experiment was conducted at the Afghanistan National Agricultural Science and Technology University (ANASTU), Kandahar, Afghanistan during 2015 to find out the optimum level of P in maize. Seven phosphorus levels at 0 (control), 15, 30, 45, 60, 75 and 90 kg P2O5/ha were laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Results showed that the application of 75 kg P2O5/ha resulted in maximum number of cobs/plant (1.8), number of cob/m (12.4), cob girth (14 cm), cob diameter (4.4 cm), thousand grain weight (261.2 g), grain yield (6.51 t/ha) and biological yield (19.43 t/ha) compared to those in control. A dose of 73.6 kg P2O5/ha based on grain yield, and a dose of 86.7 kg P2O5/ha based on biological yield of maize were economic optimum doses of P in maize. But, the 75 kg P2O5/ha resulted in highest values of most of the yield attributes, leading to highest grain, stover and biological yields and net returns. Therefore, a 75 kg P2O5/ha may be advocated to maize along with the recommended 150 kg N/ha, 20 kg K2O/ha and 25 kg ZnSO4/ha for obtaining higher yield and income in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
Comprehensive childcare management seen from the nursing leadership in the referral and counter-referral of a service network
Authors: Copa Sonia Beatriz
Published: November 2022

Introduction: care management includes the design of instruments for the collection of data in an organized manner, on events of interest in health, whether individually, family or collectively.
Objective: to evaluate the perception of comprehensive childcare management offered by nursing in a management system based on referral and counter-referral of an integrated network of health services.
Method: a descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out in the month of November 2020. An ad hoc questionnaire was used and the Networks in comprehensive care document was taken as a reference to evaluate attitudes and practices. A pilot test was carried out as internal validation. of the instrument with a Cronbach's alpha of 0,86.
Results: it was obtained that 91 % were represented by women, the average age was 40 ± 9,4, 86 % of the nurses are professionals, the average seniority in the institutions was 5.8 ± 3, 7 years. 81 % know what an RISS is and 71 % know its attributes. 52 % do not know the terms of reference and counter-reference. 86 % do not perceive nursing governance within the network and the involvement of nursing governance in the network is not representative.
Conclusions: the nursing staff do not perceive themselves as part of it, nor do they manage terms of reference and counter-reference. Difficulties in care management due to little interference and lack of nursing governance are appreciated
Quality of care and nursing care in the emergency service seen from the perspective of the patient
Authors: Farías Mirta Esther
Published: November 2022

Introduction: patient satisfaction is defined as the adequacy of her expectations with the final perception of the health service received.
Objective: to determine the level of satisfaction with the quality of care and nursing care from the perspective of patients.
Method: a prospective descriptive study was carried out in the emergency service of Hospital Samic Alem level II. Dr. Juan Fernando Alegre, Missions in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. An ad hoc semi-structured face-to-face questionnaire was used, with 2 variables under study: sociodemographic characteristics and perception of quality in organization (structure, professionalism, actions and technical capacity of nurses in care in the on-call service).
Results: 85 % felt satisfied with the organizational and structural quality, 62 % with the signage, 51 % with the waiting time and 92 % with respect for privacy. Low satisfaction with service organization and cleanliness. High satisfaction with the quality of actions, treatment, information provided and procedures of nurses, low satisfaction with the identification of nurses with patients. Waiting time was related to satisfaction in two of the three study variables.
Conclusions: the perception of general satisfaction was good regarding the structural conditions, care and quality of nursing professional performance, but not so in the identification of nursing staff and cleaning and organization of the service
Explorations of God and COVID-19
Authors: Southgate Christopher
Published: November 2022

This article explores a range of theological insights into the COVID-19 pandemic, as viewed from the perspective of the late fall of 2020. It considers different approaches to the compatibility of the virus with affirmations of the world as the good creation of a loving God. It explores different underlying narratives by which Christians respond to the pandemic, making reference in particular to Brueggemann's analysis of lament Psalms. It proposes a strategy of "three-lensed seeing," by which the same event may be contemplated from the perspective of old creation, Cross, and eschaton, and shows that hope may be derived from contemplation through each of the three lenses. Significant spiritual insights from prayer and poetry are introduced. Finally, the article proposes what may be the least-worst theodicy within which to respond to the pandemic.
How Might God Have Guided Evolution? Scientific and Theological Viewpoints
Authors: Bussey Peter J.
Published: November 2022

Recent contributions to this journal by J. B. Stump, Chris Barrigar, and Randy Isaac discuss two related questions: that of God's intention to use an evolutionary process to create human beings, and whether God may have actively guided this process. I offer a more detailed analysis of the concepts of quantum complementarity and cognitive dualism used by Stump to differentiate the scientific narrative from the theistic. Both of these concepts need to be qualified, and I conclude that the theistic and scientific pictures can be kept together. The theistic account is well articulated within a creation framework. In the evolutionary account, the presence of mentality in higher animals is an important but neglected element, which will affect the scientific description. If the process of evolution was guided by God, an influence on animals' behavior through their mental nature is an attractive option. However, the matter remains open as to whether this actually happened.
Engineering in the climate emergency: doing less, better
Authors: White Mike
Published: November 2022

Mike White urges structural engineers to act now in their projects to reduce embodied carbon if we are to keep to the IPCC's 1.5 degree Celsius warming target.
Falling into It: My Experience of Translating Chinese Literature and Reflections on Literary Translation as Profession
Authors: Payne Christopher
Published: November 2022

Reflecting upon the 'profession' of literary translation, this short essay traces the author's experience translating contemporary Chinese literature. It touches on issues of imposter syndrome, how, in the majority of cases, literary translation is not a 'true' profession inasmuch as it is not 'steady paying job', and on how Higher Education Institutions frown upon the work of literary translation as lacking bibliometric impact factor. The essay also touches on issues related to translation theory, translation studies more generally, and suggests an uneasy alliance between practice and theory.
How Static Are Static Data?
Authors: McDowall R.D.
Published: November 2022

A balance printout is a fixed record, and is also called static data. But how static are static data when the weight is used in a chromatographic analysis? Also, have some regulatory data integrity guidance documents failed to comply with their own regulations?
Aplicación de la metodología SIGMIL como modelo integral para el desarrollo estratégico del departamento de ecología municipal
Authors: Rodríguez Aguirre María Yonaina , Romero Flores Edna Araceli , Aguirre Y Hernández Fernando , Ortega Petterson Nuria , Sánchez Coronado Eduardo Mael
Published: November 2022

En la actualidad garantizar un desarrollo continuo en las organizaciones no es trabajo fácil, es por ello que se deben establecer estrategias que permitan proteger la rentabilidad a futuro; en este sentido la metodología Sistema Integral de Gestión y Medición de Indicadores de logro (SIGMIL), es un sistema simple, sencillo y funcional que contribuye en la realización de planes integrales de desarrollo para las empresas de todo tipo, pero sobre todo para aquellas que por razones económicas no pueden pagar un consultor externo; tal es el caso del Departamento de Ecología Parques y Jardines del H. Ayuntamiento de Orizaba, Veracruz, que actualmente tiene a su cargo personal con la responsabilidad de mantener diversas áreas verdes, espacios públicos y educación ambiental; con la correcta aplicación de la metodología es posible estructurar el equipo de trabajo, determinar el plan de acción utilizando herramientas como brainstorming, el análisis y la elección; como resultado al trabajo previo se realizó el cuadro integral de mando, esta herramienta ayuda a medir la evolución del departamento como: los objetivos estratégicos, los resultados, las actividades etc., la contribución principal en el presente trabajo es marcar un antes y un después a partir de la aplicación prospectiva de los proyectos estratégicos con el fin de anticipar los cambios.
TAPESTRY: A Strategic Management Case Study
Authors: Sherman Herbert
Published: November 2022

This is a secondary source case that describes in detail the firm Tapestry, the first New York-based house of modern luxury lifestyle brands with a portfolio including Coach New York, Stuart Weitzman, and Kate Spade New York. Each brand has its own unique character and personality yet operates independently while maintaining a collective commitment towards authenticity, inclusivity, and approachability. The multinational company’s creative and consumer-driven view of luxury is characterized by its innovative products and differentiated customer experience across value chain channels. The case opens with an introduction to the firm, including its three main strategic business units (SBU’s), and then discusses the firm’s vision/mission/objectives, the generic strategy of the firm and its SBU’s, its external environment (P.E.S.T. and industry analyses), its internal operations (V.R.I.O. framework and analysis), culminating in a S.W.O.T. breakdown. Results of the S.W.O.T. analysis include considerations of realigning the firm’s mission, strategy and structure with its external environment so as to leverage perceived opportunities using the firm’s distinctive competencies.
How culture may influence adherence to ventilatory support systems. A case report of a Sikh with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Authors: Ratcliffe Euan , Stiger Robyn
Published: November 2022

Previous literature has developed an evidence base for the use of ventilatory support systems for promoting quality of life, managing respiratory complications and reducing risk of mortality for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The adherence literature in this population has predominantly focused on barriers and facilitators to ventilatory support systems, but not the potential influence of culture. This case report explores how Sikh culture may influence and impact upon adherence to ventilatory support systems for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. It concludes that the patient’s Sikh and the clinician’s western culture may have influenced adherence and that culturally congruent information may help bridge the gap between the two.
The use of high-flow oxygen therapy delivered via Airvo™ in the acute setting over a six-month period: A clinical perspective
Authors: Weatherson Elaine
Published: November 2022

Since 2010 the benefits of high-flow oxygen therapy (HFOT) have been realised both in the acute clinical setting and for chronic long-term conditions. Independent control of flow, inspired oxygen and humidification, and reports of good patient tolerance, makes it a favourable treatment option. A service review looking at the use of HFOT delivered via Airvo™ (Fisher and Paykel) was completed over a six-month period in the acute clinical environment in a small tertiary hospital in New Zealand. It was used on the critical care unit, but its use focused primarily at ward level to determine which patients could benefit from it and to indicate where it could be safely delivered. Data was collected on patient diagnosis, clinical indications, respiratory rate, oxygen percentage and mode of delivery prior to using high-flow, initial HFOT settings and highest settings throughout treatment, number of HFOT treatment days and clinical outcome. In this report, clinical observations showed that for those patients who have secretion retention, atelectasis, increased work of breathing, and increasing oxygen requirements, HFOT is an appropriate treatment option especially in those patients who are not reliant on high levels of positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP). It also demonstrated that HFOT via Airvo™ can be safely implemented in ward settings for a variety of clinical conditions. Recommendations for future work includes the collection of qualitative data on patient comfort and compliance with HFOT in addition to information on clinician confidence in setting up and weaning patients from the device.