bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Notes on Some Early-American Guitar Concerts
Authors: Danner Peter
Published: July 2023

This article is one of a series of five by Peter Danner on the history of the guitar in the United States from the late eighteenth to the early twentieth century. Written between 1977 and 1994, these articles first appeared in early issues of the GFA’s magazine Soundboard. They are reprinted here in tribute to Danner’s pioneering contribution to guitar research and to bring them to the attention of a new generation of scholars. The author has generously provided a newly written introduction to the series.
Soundboard Scholar no. 7: Cover
Authors:   Soundboard Scholar
Published: July 2023

Cover image: José Ferraz de Almeida Júnior (1850–1899), O violeiro (The Guitarist). Oil on canvas, 1899. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Cover design by Colleen Gates.
Guitar Double Concertos: Works by Puerto, García Abril & López de Guereña (Trápaga et al.)
Authors: Alvarez Diogo
Published: July 2023

A review of Guitar Double Concertos, by Miguel Trápaga and Teresa Folgueira, guitars; Ángel Luis Castaño, accordion; Fernando Arias, vibraphone; Oviedo Filarmonía; Óliver Díaz (Naxos 8.573816, 2019, 1 compact disc).
Reginald Smith Brindle’s Concept of Tonal-Atonal Equilibrium in Theory and Practice
Authors: Chandler Oliver
Published: July 2023

In an attempt to explain how post-tonal harmonic progressions might “make sense,” Reginald Smith Brindle formulated theories of tension flow and tonal-atonal equilibrium in his 1966 textbook, Serial Composition. The former theory compares the number of consonant and/or dissonant intervals between chords, albeit without providing a consistent means of distinguishing between similar sonorities; the latter observes that various musical passages strike a balance between functional and non-functional harmony, albeit without explaining the nature of said balance. While his ideas are evocative, they lack theoretical finesse. Placing them in dialogue with recent developments in post-tonal scholarship helps to unlock their potential. Joseph Straus’s theory of voice leading in set-class space, for example, defines tension flow more rigorously: coherent post-tonal progressions often move smoothly from an initial, chromatically compact set class to one that is more open and consonant. To my mind, sets of the latter type resemble traditional seventh chords; they contain a tritone that requires resolution. If this tritone resolves to a third, then a contrapuntal resolution takes place, even if that third is housed in a dissonant harmony. Smith Brindle’s concept of tonal-atonal equilibrium neatly captures this effect—of simultaneous melodic release and increased harmonic tension. I explore the practical implications of these ideas through analysis of The Harmony of Peace from Smith Brindle’s Ten Simple Preludes (1979) and the first fragment of his El Polifemo de oro (1956).
"The Lutenist!": Anxieties, Ambiguities, and Deviations in Julian Bream’s Discography
Authors: Molina Sidney
Published: July 2023

The recent passing of English guitarist Julian Bream (1933–2020) has prompted a reevaluation of his artistic legacy by critics around the world. In this article, I propose a way of reading Bream’s discography in relation to that of his predecessor, Andrés Segovia, utilizing Harold Bloom’s theory of influence, a methodology that I first proposed in application to music in 2006. After dividing Bream’s fifty albums into phases inspired by Bloomian categories, I examine the works that Bream chose to record more than once, with a focus on those to which he returned three or more times. This article was first published in Portuguese as "…the luthenist!’: Ambivalências e desvios nas regravações de Julian Bream,” Revista Vórtex (Curitiba) 8, no. 3 (2020). The translation is by Diogo Alvarez.
THE EFFECT OF WORKING CAPITAL, PRODUCTION COSTS, OPERATIONAL COSTS, DISTRIBUTION, AND SALES COSTS ON NET PROFIT
Authors: Hafizah Nurul , Alamsyah Muhammad Iqbal
Published: July 2023

The research method used in this study is a descriptive and verification research method. The data used is secondary data. Data collection uses library research and documentation obtained from the official website of the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Sampling used a purposive sampling method and obtained data from 2014 – 2021 The pharmaceutical industry sub-sector is listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The data analysis technique used in this study is the classical assumption test, multiple regression analysis, correlation coefficient analysis, determination coefficient analysis, and hypothesis testing. The results of the study show that working capital has a significant effect on net income. This statement is proven by the results of the t test which produces t count > t table of 4.393 > 2.030 with a significance level of 0.00 <0.05. Production Costs have no effect on Net Income. This statement is proven by the results of the t test which produces t count < t table of 1.055 < 2.030 with a significance level of 0.299 > 0.05.
Evaluation of the therapeutic effects in the patients with the glenohumeral joint dysfunction treated according to Brian Mulligan concept and with the pectoral girdle muscle tapping as well as circumarticular injections
Authors: Curyło Mateusz , Cienkosz Katarzyna , Sosnowski Jan W. , Szczygieł Andrzej , Szczepańska Irena , Wróbel Piotr , Wilk-Frańczuk Magdalena , Raczkowski Jan W.
Published: July 2023

Introduction. Sedentary lifestyle connected with the civilizational development and the work in sitting position cause glenohumeral joints dysfunction, most often in the form of overload-pain ailments.
Purpose of this study. The purpose of this study was to compare the physiotherapeutic effects with the application of mobilization with motion according to Brian Mulligan and the pectoral girdle muscle tapping, and the used circumarticular injections.
Material and Methods. The research included 27 patients. The first group (16 persons) was treated with the circumarticular injections of medicines of the corticosteroids group. In the second group (11 persons) the manual therapy according to Brian Mulligan’s concept and the muscle tapping were used. The examinations were performed before the therapy and after three weeks. The used measurements included the shoulder pain and disability index SPADI, provocative tests HIN, HIB, POP, Job, “painful arc” (70°-120°), “belly–press”, goniometric measurement and the subjective pain feeling at the night time. In order to check if the used therapy type had any effect on the upper limb function improvement, the statistical analysis was made in the variance with a_mixed scheme, where the inter-group factor was the type of therapy, and the intra-group factor was the measurement moment: before and after completion of the therapy. Data were processed using Microsoft Excel and Statistica software.
Results. The applied therapy methods influenced improvement of the glenohumeral joint movement range in both groups. The group 2 had better results in reduction of periodic pain ailments and sleep disturbances.
Conclusions. Both used therapeutic programs improves functioning and reduce pain ailments in the investigated group, however the use of 2 therapeutic techniques in the group 2, according to Mulligan’s concept and the muscle tapping, brought significantly greater improvement in the clinical condition evaluation and in the patients’ subjective assessment.
The impact of BMI value on the Wejsflog index, and the foot pain assessment
Authors: Curyło Mateusz , Wilk-Frańczuk Magdalena , Rynkiewicz-Andryśkiewicz Marlena , Raczkowski Jan W.
Published: July 2023

Introduction. The foot is not only the organ having great stability and overload endurance, but also one being a dynamic spring and, due to this feature, functioning as a shock absorber.
Aims of the work
1. Determining if there exists a correlation between Wejsflog index and the body mass of patient;
2. Determining if the body mass is a risk factor for the transverse arch lowering;
3. Determining if the body mass and the structure of the transverse foot arch influence the appearance of the foot pain ailment.
Material and methods. The research was carried out in Krakow in 2012-2013 period. The examined group of the research consisted of 249 patients, including 178 women and 71 men, aged 21-88 (average age of 52 years).
Results. P-value of the chi-square test is less than 0.05, thus the value of Wejsflog index significantly depends on the BMI: the higher the BMI, the more frequently the transverse arch lowering occurs. P-value of the Mann-Whitney test is greater than 0.05, thus the evaluation of the pain strength is statistically not dependent on the Wejsflog index.
Conclusions
1. The influence of the correlation between the body mass index (BMI) and the frequency of occurrence of the transverse foot arch lowering measured by the Wejsflog index has been proven.
2. Increased body mass defined by the body mass index (BMI) as overweight and obesity is a significant risk factor for the transverse foot arch lowering.
3. Increased body mass index as well as the transverse foot arch lowering measured by the Wejsflog index have no influence on the occurrence of the foot pain ailment.
3D printed orthosis supporting rehabilitation of children with nervous system disorders
Authors: Ciukszo Agnieszka , Curyło Mateusz , Placek Katarzyna , Lusina Dariusz , Raczkowski Jan W.
Published: July 2023

The main task of orthoses in neurological diseases is stabilization, correction and improvement of gait function. Orthoses actively support the work of muscles by proper alignment of individual body segments in relation to each other to facilitate the performance of the planned function. During upright standing, the task of the orthosis is to keep the upper ankle in a fixed, intermediate position, usually at an angle of 90°. This increases the base of support provided by the feet flat on the ground. Stabilization in the joints gives a chance to maintain the correct length of the muscles, and thus protects against contractures. Individual orthoses are used during upright standing and to improve the gait function with dedicated footwear. The brace widens the contour of the foot, so the footwear for orthoses is usually wider than the standard one, but it cannot be longer than the brace. One of the leading guidelines in gait analysis used in children with gait disorders are the criteria adopted by the Rancho Los Amigos Hospital. Despite the complexity of the problems with gait that patients report to a physiotherapist, a simple strategy should be adopted when it comes to securing with the orthosis. The role of orthopedic equipment is to support muscle failure by obtaining a stable stance phase.
PROCESSOS DE APRENDIZAGEM E ROTINAS NA MALACOCULTURA CATARINENSE: UM ESTUDO NAS ASSOCIAÇÕES AMASI E AMPROSUL DO SUL DA ILHA DE FLORIANÓPOLIS, SANTA CATARINA
Authors: Moritz Mariana Oliveira , Cário Silvio Ferraz
Published: July 2023

Este artigo tem como objetivo mostrar como ocorrem os processos de aprendizagem, as rotinas e a importância das instituições públicas no desenvolvimento da atividade de malacocultura na região de Florianópolis/SC. Foram entrevistados os representes de duas associações de pescadores os gestores da EPAGRI. A atividade está em processo de expansão e pode ser uma área de constante inovação se houver convergência entre instituições e produtores locais. O artigo conclui que há uma série de dificuldades a serem vencidas nesta atividade, relativas a políticas públicas, mão-de-obra, financiamento e falta de engajamento entre as cooperativas mas que a ação conjunta das instituições de pesquisa e fomenta do Estado são primordiais para o desenvolvimento da atividade.
Equipamentos para Smart Home: O que eles querem saber sobre nós?
Authors: Coleti Thiago Adriano , Mahmoud Omar Ali , Sotti Victor Hugo , Menolli André Luís Andrade , Morandini Marcelo , Balancieri Renato
Published: July 2023

Este artigo apresenta uma pesquisa exploratória que analisou as Políticas de Privacidade e Segurança e os Manuais de Instruções de 59 equipamentos de automação residencial para Smart Home a fim de verificar quais dados pessoais eram manipulados. A análise foi conduzida com uma abordagem quantitativa seguida de análise qualitativa. Os levantamentos identificaram os seguintes tipos de dados pessoais: Identificação, Financeiro, Dispositivos e Localização. Os resultados apontaram maior interesse por dados de identificação e financeiro, embora a localização também é utilizada em alguns casos. Isso pode ajudar os titulares de dados a analisar e decidir sobre como sua privacidade está sendo afetada.
Philosophische Literatur-Interpretationen von Dante bis le Carré
Authors: Hösle Vittorio
Published: July 2023

At least since Plato, the relationship between philosophy and literature has been tense. In the introduction to this book, the author, who is internationally known as a philosopher, political scientist and literary critic, discusses the complex facets of this relationship, emphatically defending the cognitive character of literature. In thirteen interpretations, he also shows concretely how philosophically inspired literary criticism may proceed. His topics are, among others, the problem of linguistic iconism in poetry, Dante’s Commedia, Grimmelshausen’s Simplicissimus, comedies by Holberg, Goldoni and Büchner, Schiller’s Fiesco, Grillparzer, Ibsen, Raabe, Thomas Mann and le Carré. Both philosophers and literary critics will benefit from this book.
Die Grundlage und Reichweite der besonderen Verantwortung marktbeherrschender Unternehmen für Wettbewerb
Authors: Dincer Sener
Published: July 2023

The ECJ imposes a responsibility for competition on dominant undertakings. This reasoning allows legal control of a phenomenon in the market that would otherwise be difficult to capture, namely the transfer of market power. Such transfer of market power can occur through refusal to deal, tying, or predatory pricing. Scientific works dealing with this issue and asking whether and under which conditions the transfer of market power to a non-dominated market falls under Article 102 TFEU are rare. The author has taken this as an impulse to examine the basis and scope of this responsibility.
Efficient Machine Learning Classifier for Fault Detection in Wireless Sensor Networks
Authors: G. Miathali Poornima
Published: July 2023

The deployment of wireless sensor networks in unpredictable and dangerous conditions makes them prone to software, hardware, and communication errors. Sensors are physical devices that are deployed in inaccessible environment which makes them malicious. The Fault occurs in the sensed data and its detection should be precise and rapid to limit the loss. The status of sensed data should be explicitly determined to guarantee the normal function of the Sensor Networks. For the purpose of fault detection machine learning classifiers are employed because they are effective and used to classify sensed data into faulty and non-faulty data. The faults due to Dos, Probe, R2L, and U2R are considered for implementation. KDD CUP 99 dataset is chosen for training and test purpose, and the dataset contains 41 features which are categorized as content, basic, TCP features. The required feature for each fault category is selected through recursive feature elimination technique. The performance of the classifier is measured and evaluated in terms of Accuracy, precision, recall, and F-measures. From experimental results, it is observed that Random Forest classifier is best suited for Wireless Sensor Networks fault detection. The simulation result shows that Multi-layer perceptron outperforms the other classifier with 92% of accuracy.
Depolymerization of Native Lignin into Vanillin, Vanillic Acid, and Other Related Compounds via Alkaline Aerobic Oxidation: Reaction Mechanisms and Process Control Using Organic Cations
Authors: Hirano Yuki , Hosoya Takashi , Miyafuji Hisashi
Published: July 2023

Vanillin is one of the platform chemicals in industry, which is used not only as a traditional fragrance but also as a raw material for medicines and polymer materials. Industrial vanillin production by alkaline aerobic oxidation of lignin is carried out with degradation of lignosulfonate at temperatures around 170°C under pressurized air in the presence of Cu2+ as a catalyst. However, this method has problems such as low vanillin yields and by production of sulfur-containing wastewater, and various studies have been conducted to solve them. Research on the mechanism of the vanillin formation reaction by aerobic oxidation of lignin and the search for a method to control this reaction has also been conducted. In this chapter, we review relevant studies from the above perspective, mainly those conducted by the authors’ research group.
Effect of COVID-19 Vaccines on the Prevention and Severity of Omicron Strain in Liver Transplant Patient
Authors: Aliakbarian Mohsen , Sahab-Negah Sajad , Mohammadzadeh Shabestari Mahmoud , Akhavan Rezayat Kambiz , Jabbari Azad Farahzad , Salari Maryam , Amel Jamehdar Saeid , Hoseini Seyed Javad , Bidi Ebrahim , Vahdatinia Mehrsa , Amirsheibani Negin , Najjar Khalil Abad Shakiba , Salimi Far Mahdi , Mirzadeh Monir , Khodashahi Rozita
Published: July 2023

Background: Because it is still not possible to accurately determine whether the injected vaccines affect the disease incidence and mortality or not in the newly diagnosed strains, the present study aimed to investigate the effect of injected coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines on the mortality rate among liver transplant patients infected with COVID-19 in Mashhad, Iran. Methods: This prospective cross-sectional study was conducted on liver transplant patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 referred to Montaseriyeh Hospital, Mashhad, Iran, from December 2021 to March 2022. The relationship between mortality due to Omicron strain was assessed with various variables. Results: In general, 97 liver transplant recipients were entered into the present study. Vaccine failure was reported in 43.5% of liver recipients. About 30% of the patients had not received any COVID-19 vaccination, and 2.9%, 40%, and 27.1% had received one, two, and three dosages of COVID-19 vaccination, respectively. Infection with COVID-19 was the cause of mortality in 11.3% of patients. No significant relationship was reported between mortality and the consumption of immunosuppressive agents (P > 0.05). Multiple linear regression showed that the number of received vaccine dosages was predictive of mortality due to infection with the Omicron variant in liver recipients (β = 0.13; P < 0.005). Conclusions: It was found that mortality due to COVID-19 vaccination was higher among the patients with fewer COVID-19 vaccination dosages and, consequently, could be related to vaccine-induced immunity in liver transplant recipients. However, due to the high vaccine failure rate, it seems that neutralizing antibody activity against Omicron variants is high.
Jak regulovat cookies v nařízení ePrivacy
Authors: Tomíšek Jan
Published: July 2023

Cílem tohoto článku je představit návrh, jak by připravované nařízení Evropského parlamentu a Rady o respektování soukromého života a ochraně osobních údajů v elektronických komunikacích (tzv. nařízení ePrivacy) mělo upravovat použití cookies a podobných technologií. Současná směrnice 2002/58/ES řeší rizika spojená s použitím cookies a podobných technologií především požadavkem na informovaný souhlas uživatele. Toto řešení však klade nepřiměřený důraz na kontrolu ze strany uživatele, kterou však není v možnostech uživatele při běžném používání internetu efektivně vykonávat. Výsledkem je tak snížená úroveň ochrany soukromí uživatele před sledováním a současně komplikace pro stránky nabízející bezplatný obsah, financovaný pomocí cílené reklamy. Článek proto popisuje, jak fungují cookies a podobné technologie, co přinese blokace tzv. cookies třetích stran v nejrozšířenějších prohlížečích, jaká je historie právní úpravy soukromí v elektronických komunikacích, jaká je platná právní úprava použití cookies a podobných technologií a jak se tato úprava vyvíjela v různých verzích návrhu nařízení ePrivacy. Následně představuje návrh, jak by podle použití cookies a podobných technologií mělo být v nařízení ePrivacy upraveno de lege ferenda.
The Scandinavian Model in Healthcare and Higher Education:
Authors: Torjesen Dag Olaf , Foss Hansen Hanne , Pinheiro Rómulo , Vrangbæk Karsten
Published: July 2023

The public sector in the Nordic countries has been subject to substantial reform in recent decades. The article explores the changing reform dynamic in Denmark and Norway, focusing on centralising and decentralising trends in two prominent sectors: higher education and health care. The main question is: How can the reform dynamics over the last decade explain changes surrounding decentralisation and/or re-centralisation? A new trend can be observed in both sectors, namely the rise of re-centralisation and the concomitant growth of state responsibility in matters pertaining to political and fiscal decision-making. Both hospitals and universities have been given increased (procedural) autonomy. At the same time there is stronger centralised planning and management of performance management, which means that (substantive) autonomy has been reduced.
The Users' Role in Primary and Secondary Healthcare in Finland and Norway
Authors: Torjesen Dag Olaf , Aarrevaara Timo , Stangborli Time Martin , Tynkkynen Liina-Kaisa
Published: July 2023

Healthcare has traditionally been heavily influenced by health professionals and managers, but it is increasingly recognised that patients' experiences and voices can play key roles in the development and design of sustainable healthcare services. In this article, we take an exploratory approach to user involvement (UI) in healthcare in two Nordic countries – Finland and Norway. Our theoretical and analytical approach draws on recent works by Dent and Pahor (2015) and Vrangbæk (2015), focusing on three types of participation – choice, voice and co-production. According to our results, these three types of UI have become more visible and acknowledged at the level of national policies in both countries. However, it seems that UI is more entrenched in the governance structures of Norwegian healthcare. The types of involvement are also different. In Finland, the emphasis seems to be on the consumerist ways of involvement, while in Norway, the focus has been more on co-production and voice.
Amputation of the mare’s cervix for the treatment of pyometra
Authors: Brinsko Steven
Published: July 2023

Pyometra in the mare is commonly accompanied by or results from occlusion of the lumen of the cervix. Formation of excessive transluminal adhesions, cicatrices, and tortuosity not only inhibits natural evacuation of uterine contents, but often impedes or even prevents attempts to establish therapeutic drainage. This paper describes a simple, efficient technique to facilitate access to the uterus and establish drainage. It can be used prior to cervical wedge resection for removal of excessive distorted tissue or as a stand-alone procedure.
Common swine field reproductive surgeries
Authors: Ciccarelli Michela , Catone Giuseppe , Vullo Cecilia
Published: July 2023

Reproductive surgery in commercial swine is limited by the relative limited financial value of animals with limited market value. In herds containing animals with high genetic value, biosecurity concerns often preclude the movement of animals to a hospital facility. Performing some procedures on the farm may be economically feasible and reduce culling rates. Growing concerns for animal welfare and the increasing popularity of pigs as pets dictates a larger involvement of veterinarians in surgical procedures in swine.1 This manuscript describes common reproductive surgeries for male swine, practical anesthetic protocols, and the post-operative treatments that a veterinary practitioner should be able to perform. The most frequently requested surgery in boars is castration, which is usually performed by management during the first week of age as a portion of on-farm processing. In adult boars, castration is occasionally requested to improve the quality of the meat and reduce the boar taint in animals destined for slaughter. Orchiectomy of adult boars is increasingly requested for pot-bellied pigs, and other breeds maintained as pets and rescued by “sanctuaries” to avoid unwanted breedings and reduce aggressive behavior. Inguinal herniation, a common disorder in intact boars, often requires surgical correction in both production settings and pet pigs. Because of the presumed heritable basis, surgery in animals intended for breeding should be discouraged. Swine have one of the highest incidences of cryptorchidism among common livestock species.2 Surgical correction of cryptorchidism in breeding animals is strongly discouraged due to the likelihood of a heritable basis for the failure of testicular descent. Cryptorchidectomy as a portion of bilateral castration is often requested for animals being shown in livestock exhibitions and occasionally in commercial facilities for animals intended for slaughter.
Paraphimosis of 7 years’ duration in a Percheron stallion
Authors: Draheim Peyton , Boorman Sophie , Hanson Reid , Lyman Candace
Published: July 2023

A 15-year-old Percheron stallion was presented to Auburn University Veterinary Teaching Hospital for evaluation of paraphimosis of 7 years’ duration. Available history indicated that the paraphimosis was subsequent to a kick injury that occurred 7 years prior. Vital parameters were within normal limits. The penis and prepuce were markedly fibrotic and swollen, extending to the level of the distal tarsus, and evidence of chronic penile exteriorization was present. Due to apparent lack of penile sensation and the chronicity of the lesion, phallectomy and castration were recommended. Distal phallectomy via the Williams’ technique was performed under general anesthesia, concurrently with closed castration. No excessive intraoperative hemorrhage was noted. Within 30 min postoperatively, the patient experienced mild hemorrhage from the stoma. Around 12 h post-surgery, the gelding exhibited dull mentation, pale mucous membranes, tachycardia, and tachypnea. The gelding was administered infusions of aminocaproic acid, 0.05% formalin, and a whole blood transfusion. By the following afternoon, packed cell volume had increased from 18 to 22% and total solids increased from 5.0 to 6.8 g/dL; vital parameters were within normal limits. The gelding was discharged 5 days postoperatively with normal vital parameters. Medications included phenylbutazone, trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole, and Red Cell®. Follow up telephone consultation with the owner several months postoperatively indicated the gelding had made a full recovery. This case describes resolution of a severely protracted paraphimosis and successful management of common, albeit concerning, postoperative complications.
Clasificación de variables
Authors: Estrada Esquivel Ana Luisa
Published: July 2023

En este artículo se presenta una investigación documental alrededor de las variables de investigación. El problema de investigación fue la dificultad de autores investigadores para seleccionar, definir y clasificar variables de investigación. El objetivo fue identificar la diversidad de forma de nombrar, definir y clasificar a las variables de investigación. El método utilizado fue una revisión bibliográfica, utilizando como criterios de inclusión  artículos de revistas indexadas, tesis y libros relacionados con el tema. Se realizó la búsqueda en diversas bases de datos confiables; recopilando seis documentos examinados de manera cualitativa. Los resultados muestran que no existe en la comunidad científica una clasificación establecida; sino que más bien se clasifican, de acuerdo a las necesidades de las investigaciones o se adoptan clasificaciones ya elaboradas. Así mismo, se encontró que se realiza un uso indiscriminado de “variable”.
DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGY FOR OBTAINING VANADIUM FROM TITANOMAGNETITE RAW MATERIAL
Authors: Тошназаров Абдумалик Хамзаевич
Published: July 2023

В статье рассматривается соединения ванадия, его извлечение из ванадийсодержащих руд, методы получения металлического ванадия, их преимущества и разработка технологии получения ванадия из титаномагнетитового сырья.

The article discusses vanadium compounds, its extraction from vanadium-containing ores, methods for obtaining metallic vanadium, their advantages and the development of a technology for obtaining vanadium from titan magnetite raw materials.
Force-Feeding a Prisoner on a Hunger Strike
Authors: Coleman Gerald D. ,   The National Catholic Bioethics Center
Published: July 2023

Hunger strikes have long been a method used by individuals with limited power to change their circumstances as a way of drawing attention to injustices suffered, whether actual or perceived. However, those responsible for the care of such people have a competing responsibility to their care, including making certain they are properly nourished. This article discusses whether it is appropriate to force-feed an individual on a hunger strike, using a Catholic ethical framework to explore the issue.
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF MONOGENEAN POPULATIONS INFESTING FRESH WATER FISH CHANNA PUNCTATUS
Authors: SHARMA RUCHI , KUMAR YOUGESH
Published: July 2023

During routine course of morphological and taxonomicalinvestigations on monogenetic trematodes of economically important fishhosts, periodical observations were made to evaluate population dynamicsand statistical analysis of monogenetic trematodes during September 2006to August 2010. The data on monogenetic trematodes, infecting the fishesof the genus Channa collected at random intervals throughout the course ofinvestigation is presented and evaluated in this paper. Whole data collectedthroughout the year is presented in tabular form. The data obtained is analyzedfor parameters such as prevalence, mean abundance, mean intensity,simpson’s index, chi square test and “G” log- likelihood test.
COVID-19 Pandemic and the Global Vaccine Strategy
Authors: Yadav Anita , Kapoor Neerja , Malviya Shivji , Malhotra Sandeep K.
Published: July 2023

The vulnerability of an innumerable number of people worldover to COVID-19 is still obvious though it has been well over an year since the virus first emerged. The humanity has faced second wave of infection by SARS-CoV-2, and it has been a way of life by now to change our life styles, particularly adopting work from home, or simply staying back at home for the students pursuing studies at Colleges and Universities or the minors at primary institutions. These methods have been adopted to break the chain of virus that could reduce the opportunities for the virus to spread. Vaccines leave an imprint on our bodies to enable them to fight the infection and are “the” exit strategy from the pandemic. The current paper reviews various types of vaccines and the recent advancements made to fasttrack preparations of a wide variety of newer vaccines that could be economical or may take the form of a capsule or similar other variant. The efficacy of the two Indian vaccines, Covaxin and Covishield are compared
Study on Breeding Capacity of Snow Trout Schizothorax richardsonii (Gray) From River Yamuna, Uttarakhand, India
Authors: Rayal Rajesh , Saher Alveena , Bahuguna Pankaj , Negi Shailza
Published: July 2023

This study deals with the assessment of the breeding capacity of snow trout, Schizothorax richardsonii (Gray) in the snow-fed River Yamuna from Doon Valley, Uttarakhand, India. During the present study, it was observed that the overall breeding capacity of snow trout S. richardsonii varied from a minimum value of 450 to a maximum value of 15940 in the fish measuring nearly 11cm. to 34.7cm. respectively. The breeding capacity was dependent on the ovary weight than any other body parameters
Histopathological Changes in Liver and Kidney of Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch) on Chlorpyrifos Exposure
Authors: Verma Dinesh Kumar , Tripathi Ruchi , Dsa Vijai Krishna , Pandey Rakesh Kumar
Published: July 2023

Aquatic organisms are inadvertently exposed to runoff water carrying pesticides and chemical fertilizers from agricultural land. Chlorpyrifos is one of the most commonly used organophosphate insecticides applied in agriculture for insect control. Effect of chlorpyrifos on kidney and liver in Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch) was studied after exposing the fish for short term ‑ 24h, 48h, 72h and 96h. Healthy adult fish were exposed to sub-lethal concentration 1.56 mgL-1 (75% of 2.08 mgL-1 96h LC50). Histopathological changes in liver and kidney were examined at given time intervals after sacrificing fishes and tissue fixation followed by histological examination of Haematoxylin and Eosin (H/E) stained sections of tissues under light microscope. Fishes exposed to chlorpyrifos exhibited histomorphological alterations in kidney and liver while fishes in control were normal with no observation of any damage in these organs. Liver cells in exposed fishes showed necrosis and vacuolization together with random observation of denucleated cells and eosinophilic material in the cytoplasm. In kidney necrotic lesions were observed with presence of pyknotic nuclei and dilation of renal tubules. In this study it was observed that chlorpyrifos was highly toxic for the fish Heteropneustes fossilis and has profound adverse effect of one of the most vital organs, the liver and kidney.
Biowaste-derived Nanoparticles and Their Preparation: A Review
Authors: Yasmin Shaik Rubeena , Verma Yashodhara , Lawrence Reena
Published: July 2023

The global population is increasing drastically by which the consumption of natural resources is more and more, creating larger by-products which are left unused creating huge wastage. Different methods are to be incorporated to use these biowastes for human use. One of such alternatives is the preparation of nanoparticles using these biowastes.This process is called as green synthesis.Green synthesized nanoparticles have a wide application in both biomedical and physiochemical fields. These NPs (Nanoparticles) transition between bulk materials and atomic or molecular structures.The present review deals with the synthesis of green synthesized nanoparticles from various agricultural wastes, which alos include wastes from animals.
Comparative Study of Fast Plaque Assay and Real Time PCR for Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Pulmonary Samples
Authors: Thapliyal Priya , Dheer Pallavi , Nautiyal Satish Chandra , Rayal Rajesh , Rai Rakesh , Rautela Indra
Published: July 2023

Tuberculosis has become the cause of major diseases burden in developing countries such as India. Its etiological agent is a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB). This calls for the need for a rapid and accurate method of diagnosis as TB detection if not diagnosed timely can be proved to be fatal. In the present study, 90 pulmonary samples were taken into the study and a comparative study on the conventional method of Fast Plaque Assay (FPA) and Real-Time PCR (RT-PCR) was performed to find out a more accurate and reliable method of diagnosis. Of all the samples 18 samples were only diagnosed by RT-PCR but failed to be diagnosed by FPA which proves RT-PCR to be a more sensitive, rapid, reliable, and accurate method of diagnosis. Moreover, the percentage positivity rate of total samples again revealed that RT-PCR (44.4%) is more efficient than FPA (13.33%).
Bisphenol-A Induced Changes in Blood Indices of Channa punctatus and Alleviation with Vitamin C
Authors: Yadav Vikas , Nangia Parul
Published: July 2023

Bisphenol A, a suspected endocrine disrupting chemical, is widely used in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. With increasing industrialisation, the release of Bisphenol A in the environment is increasing in India. Bisphenol A is released in the environment from landfill leachates, industrial point sources, municipal sewage and by burning. Water bodies are the ultimate sink for Bisphenol A. People consuming fish captured from water bodies polluted with Bisphenol A can be exposed to the chemical through the fish. Channa punctatus, is an important food fish of India and neighbouring areas. In this study the effect of 30 days Bisphenol A exposure on the haematological parameters of Channa punctatus was assessed. Vitamin C, a known antioxidant, was shown to improve the changes in almost all haematological indices tested except at the highest concentrations of Bisphenol A used in this study. This study shows that Channa punctatus can be used as a useful sentinel species to assess pollution of water bodies by Bisphenol A and that the deleterious effects of Bisphenol A are probably caused by increasing oxidative stress in tissues which can be offset by vitamin C.
Multiple Utilities of Mushrooms
Authors: Malviya Alok
Published: July 2023

Now a days mushrooms are cultivated for various purposes; they have several applications in industries. Some mushrooms are the best sources of high-quality food rich in protein, vitamins and minerals like yeasts, bacteria and algae. Cultivation of edible mushrooms is an attractive method for accomplishing the task of reuse of lignocellulosic waste derived from agriculture forest and industry, beside its capabilities to detoxify several environmental pollutants. In Addison, many of the genera of edible mushrooms possess medicinal properties. These activities of edible mushrooms could be used in biotechnology methods.
On the Immune Response of Clarias batrachus After Immunisation with 25% SRBC
Authors: Panwar Anju , Kumar Satyendra , Tyagi Charu , Kumar Yougesh
Published: July 2023

Effect of experimental immunization with 25% sheep red blood cells (SRBC) on the immune system of Clarias batrachus was observed. The impact on immune system was studied in terms of serum proteins of the fish. Total Serum Proteins, Albumin and Globulin were determined for the control group and the immunized group. The amount of globulin increased slightly after administering the antigen, thus decreasing the albumin globulin ratio. The results obtained are analysed and presented in this communication.
Effect of Suspended Particles on a Couple-Stress Rivlin-Ericksen Ferromagnetic Fluid Heated from Below in a Porous Medium, with Varying Gravity and Magnetic Field.
Authors: . Rahul , Sharma Naveen
Published: July 2023

In this paper we have investigated the effect of suspended particles on a couple-stress Rivlin-Ericksen ferromagnetic fluid heated from below in saturating a porous medium, varying gravity and magnetic field. The dispersion relation has been obtained and clarified analytically using the normal mode principle and linear stability theory. For stationary conventions, it is found that suspended particles always have a destabilizing effect for λ > 0 and a stabilizing effect for λ < 0. In the absence of a magnetic field, oscillatory modes are not allowed and the principle of exchange of stability is satisfied. Oscillatory modes and stability in the system are introduced due to the presence of a magnetic field
Afforestation and Economic Upgradation of Wastelands Reclamation in Ganga-Yamuna Doab
Authors: Singh B.P. , Yadav Manju
Published: July 2023

Afforestation of wasteland reclamation in Ganga-Yamuna doab are as irregular small patches. They occupy the Aligarh, Etah, Kanpur, Fatehpur, Allahabad district. Concentration of salts is a serious limitation in use of these lands. Ground water is close to surface of these salt affected lands so that the danger of desalinization always prevails.Owing to the unfavorable physical and chemical properties, the salt affected lands are not able to sustain satisfactory growth of agriculture crops unless suitable reclamation and management practices are adopted. Certain tree species are know to thrive well naturally under the adverse condition of salt affected lands and therefore at least some areas of salt affected lands can be put under tree growth. For achieving successful tree growth on these problematic soils it is of prime importance to grow salt tolerant species by using suitable techniques. The selected species for afforestation should inherently be capable of producing the prolific root system and should thrive well under conditions of dries climate with low moisture supply. The pressure of an in deviated thick kankar pan in the sub-soil at a shallow depth presents a serious physical hindrance to the root development of the trees, and they dye out when the roots struck the kankar pan.
Carlson’s Trophic State Index of Shatiya Wetland in Gopalganj District of Bihar
Authors: Pallvi Manisha
Published: July 2023

Wetlands are vulnerable ecosystems and under-valued despite their high utility to environment and economy which tells about emphasis on their management and conservation. The efficient wetland management requires monitoring of trophic status especially in summer season. Shatiya wetland located in North Bihar is currently under excess anthropogenic pressure. This study was assessed to monitor trophic status in terms of Carlson Index. The study confirmed mesotrophic status in through chlorophyll a presence in initial investigation possibly caused by low input of chemical fertilizers around wetland. However, the trophic status showed a move towards eutrophy in the last stage of study indicated anthropogenic pressure on the wetland was initiating its shrinkage and ultimately conservation must be prioritized.
Impact of Textile Effluents on Water in and Around Pali, Western Rajasthan, India
Authors: Vyas Naresh , Dave Dushyant
Published: July 2023

Textile dyeing, printing, bleaching and processing is the most prominent industry of Pali district. Pali is one of the major textile clusters of Rajasthan because of largest number of dyeing and printing units. it has over 800 textile industries that employ about 50 percent of the city’s population. The dyeing and printing industry is the major source of livelihood in this region. The major investigation of this study was the impact of textile effluents on Bandi river water. Four sites were selected for collection of samples from different locations. The physicochemical analysis was done for one year and the present reveals that, the pH of river water is more than the standard level and the other parameters of the river water was found to be higher in concentration. Results showed that the textile industrial effluents was adversely affecting on the river water quality, which affects on aquatic environment and human beings of surroundings.
Effect of Different Phosphorus and Potassium Levels on a Seed Crop of French Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
Authors: Bairagi S K , Chandra Ram , Singh R P
Published: July 2023

A field experiment was conducted during 2017-18 and 2018-19 at Amar Singh College, Lakhaoti, Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh) to assess the effect of different levels of phosphorus and potassium on a seed crop of French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). The experiment consisted of nine treatment combinations involving three doses of phosphorus (35, 70 and 105 kg P ha-1) and three doses of potassium (30, 60 and 90 kg K ha-1) plus a uniform dose of 70 kg N ha-1 (RDN). The nine treatment combinations were evaluated against the control (RDN + 0 kg P + 0 kg K ha-1) in randomized block design with three replications. The effect of different treatments on plant vegetative characters, root characters, and different attributing traits of seed yield and seed quality were appraised. Results indicated that combined application of 70 kg P + 60 kg K ha-1 along with RDN resulted in significantly higher plant height (40.8 cm), number of branches per plant (8.1), number of leaves per plant (13.7), primary root length (12.8 cm), number of nodules per plant (10.0), number of mature pods per plant (22.8), number of seeds per pod (8.3), test weight of seed (107.6 g) and seed weight per plant (13.68 g). The same treatment also resulted in significantly higher seed yield (1710.0 kg ha-1) over the control (993.8 kg ha-1), an increment of 172% over the control. Although, application of higher doses of phosphorus @ 105 kg ha-1 and potash @ 90 kg ha-1 recorded maximum values for these characters, but they were at par with 70 kg P + 60 kg K ha-1, hence the effects of higher dose of phosphorus and potash beyond this level were non-significant. The findings of this study indicated that 70 kg P + 60 kg K along with 70 kg N ha-1 may be considered as an optimum dose of fertilizers for better yield and quality of French bean seed in north Indian plain conditions.
Studies on Length-weight Relationship of Noemacheilus montanus (McClelland) from River Yamuna, India
Authors: Rayal Rajesh , Aggarwal Monika , Kotnala C.B. , Joshi H.K. , Rai Rakesh , Semwal Poonam Prabha
Published: July 2023

The length-weight relationship of 110 fishes including 52 males and 58 females from the snowfedRiver Yamuna in Uttarakhand, India, was investigated in the present study. The value of “b”ranged between 1.016 and 1.089. The length-weight relationship parameters of Noemacheilusmontanus showed low positive allometric growth, with a ‘b’ value of 1.016 for males and1.089 for females for the fish length from the snow-fed River Yamuna. During this study theregression coefficient (b) value i.e. 1.089 for females is observed to be slightly higher whencompared to that of males (1.016).
Observation on the Diversity of Riparian Vegetation in the Sahastradhara Stream from Doon Valley (Uttarakhand) India
Authors: Sharma Neha , Rayal Rajesh , Chamoli K.P. , Bahuguna Pankaj , Baluni Pratibha
Published: July 2023

The physical and ecological health of streams is both influenced by riparian vegetation. It helpsto maintain the balance of oxygen, nutrients, and sediments in the environment, as well asproviding habitat and food for micro and macrofauna. The purpose of this study was to add toour understanding of the riparian vegetation of the Sahastradhara stream in Doon Valley. Thestudied riparian zone of the Sahastradhara stream in Dehradun comprises a total of 69 plantspecies belonging to 41 different families. The Asteraceae family, with 13 species, dominatedthe riparian vegetation, followed by Euphorbiaceae (04 species), and Solanaceae (04 Species).
Establishment of in vitro Shoot Induction and an Evaluation of Antioxidant and Phytochemical Properties of Mucuna pruriens
Authors: Saini Neha , Upadhyay Pallavi , Bhardwaj Naitik , Rautela Indra , Bhatt Ashmita , Sharma Nishima , Barthwal Jyoti , Kumari Prity , Gaurav Naveen
Published: July 2023

Therapeutic plants have filled in as a steady wellspring of medicaments, which have incredibleviability and interest in the treatment of different sicknesses. One of the plants that meritconsideration is Mucuna pruriens. M. pruriens is a fundamental healing plant filling in theshrubs, supports, and dry deciduous woods all through India. It is utilized in conventionalhomeopathic medication arrangements in India for the treatment of male virility and neurologicalinfections. It is recorded that M. pruriens includes L-3, 4-dihydroxy phenylalanine (L-DOPA)a synapse antecedent, utilized for the fix of Parkinson’s infection. It has been likewise utilizedas a customary food in certain nations. The metal and phytochemical examination showed thatseeds of velvet bean or M. pruriens can be consumed securely, in light of the fact that theirfixation was beneath the most extreme level required. Phytochemical investigation exhibitedthe occurrence of steroids, tannins, saponins and alkaloids in the methanol concentrate of theplant. However, the primary phenolic part of M. pruriens is L-DOPA. It disconnects might beof remedial worth with respect to a few pathologies however this examination additionallyworried about the in vitro shoot acceptance of M. pruriens in light of the fact that the enormousinterest of L-DOPA is mostly welcomed by the drug business by the extraction of the build fromwild populaces has prompted its deficient accessibility in normal condition