bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Stability Analysis of CNT Based Nano-Actuator Under Magnetic Field and Rippling Deformation
Authors: Koochi Ali
Published: December 2021

Objective

The widespread use of carbon nanotube-fabricated electromechanical systems has resulted in new operating scenarios for these structures, such as the presence of an external magnetic field. Also, rippling can significantly impact the performance of carbon nanotube-based actuators. These critical phenomena, however, are frequently overlooked in theoretical beam models.  This paper simulates the electromagnetic instability of a carbon nano-tube-made actuator subjected to an external magnetic field. As the rippling bending may affect the stability performances of the nano-actuator, the influence of the rippling phenomenon is considered in the governing equation. Also, the impact of van der Waals force is incorporated in the simulation.

Methods

The governing equation of carbon nano-tube-manufactured nano-actuator is developed in terms of bending moment and lateral forces. Rippling is a wavelike deflection of bent carbon nanotubes on their inner arc. This configuration is crucial for large deformations, both globally and locally. The classical linear relationship between the bending and curvature cannot be employed for rippled CNT. Therefore, a modified non-linear curvature-moment relationship is used in the developed model.  The impacts of the magnetic field, electrical force and van der Waals attraction are incorporated as lateral loads. The induced transverse load on the carbon nanotube due to a constant longitudinal magnetic field is simulated by using the Maxwell electrodynamics equations. Finally, the constitute equation of the nano-actuator is obtained which is a non-linear ordinary differential equation. A semi-analytical solution based on the Galerkin method is presented to solve the system’s non-linear governing equation.

Results

The proposed model is confirmed by comparing the resulting result to experimental data. Then, the influences of van der Waals interaction, the longitudinal magnetic flux, and rippling bending on the electromagnetic instability parameters of the nano-actuator are studied. The obtained results demonstrate that reveals that the van der Waals force reduces the instability deflection. Moreover, imposing an external magnetic field decreases the instability voltage of the system. Similarly, the instability voltage of the nano-actuator lessens by considering the rippling effect.

Conclusion

A mathematical model is established to study the instability of a CNT-made actuator in a magnetic environment. The model accounts for the longitudinally magnetic field using suitable body forces and the van der Waals interactions. The proposed model also takes into account the influence of rippling bending. The obtained results demonstrated that both magnetic flux and rippling phenomena reduce the instability voltage of the nano-actuator.
Role of Experimental Damage Mechanics for the Circular Economy Implementation in Cotton Industries
Authors: Hussain Abrar , Abbas Muhammad Mujtaba
Published: December 2021

Objective:

The objective of the current research was to study the effects of tensile properties of post-consumer cotton fabric on mechanical recycling and shredding. The effect of tensile properties like tensile force, effective tensile force, breaking force, elongation, yield strength on cutting and shredding of cotton textile was measured and demonstrated with literature investigations. In this work, we tried to develop the relationship between tensile testing, subjective assessment, and circular economy.

Methods:

In this manuscript, the quality of post-consumer textile cotton was evaluated using American society for testing of materials (ASTM) D5034-95-08 grab test and the ASTM D5034-95-06 strip test. The fabric surfaces before and after mechanical testing were explored using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Moreover, the subjective assessment was also performed to observe various physical properties at room temperature.

Results:

The initial scanning electron microscope analysis has proved the damage and distortion in weft and warp directions. The tensile, effective tensile, and breaking force were 86 N, 143 N, and 75 N in the weft direction, and those were 180 N, 227 N, and 170 N in the warp direction. The deformation in terms of the extension was in the range of 10% to 27% in weft and 3% to 8% in warp direction. The scanning electron micrographs after testing confirmed the creation of microfibrils. These microfibrils connect with the fibre core through lignin.

Conclusion:

Higher tensile, breaking force, and effective tensile force increase the purity and quality of the recycled product. The higher values play a vital role throughout operational steps of recycling for enhancement of performance and tactical properties. However, lower mechanical properties produced operation problems such as tangling, buckling, and mixing, which downgraded the quality and performance of polymer products. Technically, these investigations can add value to the concept of the circular economy.
Synthesis, Structure and Hirshfeld Surface Analysis of A New Decavanadate Compound: Na2[H4V10O28]·14H2O
Authors: Ksiksi Regaya , Nasri Rawia , Graia Mohsen , Zid Mohamed Faouzi
Published: December 2021

Objective:

The synthesis and structural study of a new acid decavanadate compound with a monovalent inorganic cation. This compound makes a contribution to inorganic decavanadate family.

Methods:

The synthesis of the compound was carried out by evaporation at room temperature. Good quality crystals were chosen for single crystal x-ray diffraction using a polarizing microscope. Hirshfeld surface analysis, in particular dnorm surface and fingerprint plots, is used to decode intermolecular interactions in the structure of the studied decavanadate compound.

Results:

A new acid decavanadate compound, Na2[H4V10O28]·14H2O, was synthesized and characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The decavanadate compound crystallizes in the triclinic system and the cell parameters are: a=11.282(5) Å, b=10.424(3) Å, c=8.502(1) Å, α=112.81(2)°, β=87.25(2)°, γ=111.49(5)°, V=852.4(5) Å3 and Z=2. The formula unit of Na2[H4V10O28]·14H2O compound is formed by an acidic decavanadate group [H4V10O28]2-, a Na2(H2O)102+ dimer and four molecules of water. The decavanadate group is formed by ten distorted VO6 octahedra interconnected by edge sharing. Decavanadate groups [H4V10O28]2-, the Na2(H2O)102+ dimers and the water molecules stack in layers parallel to the (010) plane. The cohesion of the structure is ensured by hydrogen bonds and van der Waals interactions. The study of the Hirshfeld surface shows that O…H/H…O and H…H interactions dominate the structure.

Conclusion:

A novel synthesized decavanadate compound decorated by inorganic cations is reported and studied by X-ray diffraction. The cohesion is assured by: O-H…O hydrogen bonds and van der Waals interactions. The Hirshfeld surface analysis confirms the presence of O…H/H…O and H…H contacts in the structure.
Understanding Thai Urban Pedestrian Culture During Noon Break: How Sidewalk Users Experience the Walking Infrastructure in Bangkok, Thailand
Authors: Janpathompong Shusak , Murakami Akinobu
Published: December 2021

The noon break or lunch hour in Bangkok’s central business district (CBD) is when pedestrians wander around for various activities and purposes, in addition to having a meal, within a limited time frame. It is the only break from their daily working routines for energy recovery or socializing, which, in turn, increases readiness to continue working in the afternoon. Commercial activities preferred by pedestrians during this break contribute to increased economic activity. Since pedestrian behavior depends on the cultural context, this research aims to understand Thai urban pedestrian culture that benefits the public, both socially and economically, and to investigate pedestrians’ experience of the physical quality of their walking infrastructure, reflecting their preferences. 

According to the information gained from observation, a field survey of four hundred thirty observations, and descriptive statistics, the urban pedestrian culture in the CBD of Bangkok is a combination of various activities related to a way of life; 69.4% and 44.9% of observed pedestrians have secondary and tertiary purposes. These multi-purpose trips during lunch hours include having meals, shopping, recovery from work, socializing, and taking care of business or running errands. The routine of lunch outings declined only slightly after the start of the pandemic in early 2020 compared to the pre-pandemic level (81.8% compared to 94.9%). Socializing has strong presence in the culture; 90.5% of group outings occur at least once or twice a week. 

On the physical side, the walking infrastructure, mainly comprising sidewalks, is used for circulation and as a place for social and economic settings. Using hierarchical cluster analysis, pedestrians’ concerns about the physical environment were divided into five groups, as follows: Cluster 1, people concerned about thermal comfort, surface conditions, and sidewalk obstructions. Cluster 2, people concerned about thermal comfort and walking distance. Cluster 3, people concerned about level changes and walking distance. Cluster 4, people concerned about surface conditions and sidewalk obstructions. Lastly, cluster 5, people concerned about sidewalk obstructions, traffic safety, and level changes.  

In conclusion. significant problems experienced or causing concern to pedestrians include sidewalk obstructions of flow due to insufficient width of the walking space as well as blockages caused by utility infrastructure, or social or economic activities, walking distance, surface conditions of sidewalks, level changes, thermal comfort, and traffic safety, respectively. These experiences and concerns reflect pedestrians’ preference for better quality of walking infrastructure. Therefore, inducing walkability is a promising physical strategy for promoting and sustaining Thai urban pedestrian culture.
A Study of the Principles of Three Major Sects for Creating Buddhist Sacred Places
Authors: Thirathamrongwee Punjaphut , Mongkolpradit Wonchai
Published: December 2021

This article aims to establish the principles for the creation of Buddhist sacred places based on primary sources of the three major sects, namely, Theravāda, Mahāyāna, and Vajrayāna, and studied architecture based on promising secondary sources through case studies. The stated research question is to understand the interaction among Buddhist principles, human activities, and Buddhist architecture in order to develop the criteria for creating Buddhist sacred places in the context of the modern world. The results indicate that criteria should be considered in two aspects.  First, a method is required to characterize the context and environment that promotes the practice of virtues such as concentration and wisdom, resulting in mental development.  Second, and a method is needed for characterization of the context and activities performed that are appropriate for spiritual cultivation. The proposed criteria offer appropriate methods for developing sacred places in various societies, and contexts comprising any circumstances.
Exploiting SARS-CoV-2 Replication Cycle for COVID-19 Therapies
Authors: I. Al-Janabi Ismail
Published: December 2021

The tail end of 2019 saw the identification of SARS-CoV-2 as the causative virus of COVID-19, which was followed in March 2020 by the assignment of pandemic status to this disease. COVID-19 has exacted terrible tolls on the lives, health, and economies of nearly every country on the planet since then. The major focus in fighting the pandemic has been on the fast development and deployment of vaccines. Despite the undoubted success of vaccines, a few COVID-19 cases will continue to be encountered that require medical interventions. The field of pharmacological treatment has been largely set aside with no emerging specific and effective therapies that are tailored and designed to combat SARS-CoV-2. This narrative review looks at pharmacological therapies that target parts of the viral replication cycle or counteract the body’s response to the presence of the virus. A literature search was undertaken using PubMed and Google Scholar databases to identify relevant medicinal therapies and clinical studies for the management of COVID-19.
The Relationship between Physical Activity and Quality of life during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case of Female and Male Physical Education Teachers
Authors: ÖZCAN Berna , SARAÇ Leyla
Published: December 2021

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between the physical education teachers’ leisure-time physical activity levels during the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact level of the COVID-19 pandemic on their quality of life. A total of 155 physical education teachers, with an average age of 42.39, participated in the research. To collect data, the Leisure-Time Physical Activity Questionnaire and the COVID-19 Impact on Quality of Life Scale were used in the study. The results obtained in the research showed that the mean score of COVID-19 impact on teachers’ quality of life is 3.30 (minimum 1; maximum 5). This score on the scale showed that the COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected the quality of life of teachers, above the average. The research findings showed that there was statistically no significant difference between the leisure-time physical activity levels of male and female physical education teachers and the level of impact of COVID-19 on teachers’ quality of life. It was also found that there was a negative significant relationship between teachers’ leisure-time physical activity level during the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact level of COVID-19 on the teachers’ quality of life and that as the teachers’ leisure-time physical activity level increases, the negative impact of COVID-19 on their quality of life decreases. As a result, in this study, the associated role of physical activity in reducing the effects of factors that negatively affect the quality of life of individuals, including the COVID-19 pandemic, was revealed.
Dari Nuktah Menuju Nobel Sastra: Menyimak Najib Mahfuz Berkisah
Authors: Kaharudin Novriantoni
Published: December 2021

Najib Mahfuz adalah orang yang lihai bermain lelucon atau anekdot. Plot kisahnya bahkan tidak selalu progresif, tapi terkadang juga regresif dan mundur ke belakang, terutama dalam bentuk gumaman dan suara batin tokoh-tokohnya. Salah satu ciri khas dari karya-karya Mahfuz adalah kerencaman alias kedetilan, kerumitan, dan kompleksitas watak tokoh-tokohnya. Trilogi Kairo adalah novel tiga jilid yang berjumlah sekitar 1500 halaman, yang merupakan potret dari kehidupan masyarakat Mesir dalam tiga zaman: masyarakat tradisional, masa peralihan dan kehidupan masyarakat modern. Orang yang membaca novel Mahfuz secara tuntas akan dibawa untuk mengarungi seluk-beluk peri kehidupan masyarakat Mesir yang tidak selalu mudah ditembus.
Assessment of Health of Reclaimed Limestone Mine Spoil using Microbial Biomass Carbon as Biological Indicator
Authors: Prasad Mukesh , Vasistha H.B. , Kothiyal P.B.
Published: December 2021

The mining and quarrying in hill ranges of Mussoorie and Dehradun was the glaring example of deforestation and damages of forest resources at 70s and 80s. Mussoorie, the queen of hill station and Doon valley had been stripped off its green cover during this period. This reckless and unscientific exploitation of limestone deposits occurred without any thought for consequential environmental effects. The ecological restoration of these mined areas started almost more than two decades (around 80s) earlier by different agencies through applying mechanical, physical and biological measures. The microbial biomass consists mostly of bacteria and fungi which decompose plant, animal residues and soil organic matter to release carbon dioxide and plant available nutrients such as nitrogen (N), into the soil that are available for plant uptake. It is also an early indicator of changes in total Soil Organic Carbon (SOC). Unlike Total Organic Carbon (TOC), Microbial Biomass Carbon (MBC) responds quickly to soil changes. About half of the microbial biomass is located in the surface 10 cm of a soil profile. It is commonly affected by factors such as water, carbon content of soil, soil types, climate and management practices. The study was under taken to assess the role of rehabilitation/restoration of limestone mined area of Mussoorie hill on improving the health of soil using Microbial Biomass Carbon (MBC) as biological indicator. The study demonstrated the soil health status of reclaimed lime stone mine site which was dominated by Cupressus torulosa. Besides that Microbial Biomass Carbon (MBC) was also estimated under the natural forest of Quercus leucotrichophora as a control. It was estimated by Chloroform Fumigation method. It has been observed that the MBC of soil under reclaimed mined soil dominated by Cupressus torulosa ranges from 200 µg/gm to 600 µg/gm and in natural forest of Quercus leucotrichophora (Banj Oak) it ranges from 600 – 800 µg/gm which is higher than the reclaimed site. Though the MBC in reclaimed site is lower than the natural forest, however it indicating the improvement of soil quality of reclaimed mined spoil due to rehabilitation efforts carried out in these mined areas. The substratum of soil and nutrient limitation for microbial communities can affect the central role in the soil nutrient cycling which facilitate the microbial biomass. It can be concluded that reclaimed limestone mine site improving with time and it may take some more time to improve the spoil to reach the nutrient level up to natural forest.
Lectotypification and Epitypification of Isoetes sahyadriensis (Isoetaceae) from S.W. India
Authors: Acharya Gopal
Published: December 2021

The confused species, Isoetes sahyadriensis Mahab., was apparently based on a mixture of two species in the area. It is lectotypified here from the only surviving authentic material, which is an immature plant, and epitypified in the sense of the reticulate-spored small species of India with complete velum. Suggested synonymy of the four distinct species known India is given.
Soil Fertility Status and Soil Quality Index in Tibrekot Community Forest, Western Nepal
Authors: Sharma Ram , Gupta M.K.
Published: December 2021

Physiochemical attributes of soil under Schima-Castanopsis forest managed by the local community as Community Forest user’s group in Lesser Himalayan meta-sedimentary zone in Hemja VDC of Kaski district, western Nepal was estimated to evaluate the soil fertility status and soil quality Index. Soil organic carbon was varied from 0.62 to 3.73 per cent and soil organic matter 1.06 to 6.41 per cent in different layers in the soils at different altitudes. The mean soil pH of all soil layers was moderately acidic. The soil acidity showed decreasing trend with increasing depths. The bulk density was increases with increasing soil depths and varied from 0.78 to 1.22 g/cm3 in different soil layers. Total nitrogen varied from 0.11 percent in lowest layer (90-120 cm) to 0.40 in top layer (0-15 cm) at different elevation. The available phosphorus in different soil layers varied from 1.48 to14.90 mg kg-1. The layer wise mean value of available phosphorus was observed maximum in lowest soil depth 90-120 cm (11.76 mg kg-1) followed by 0-15 cm layer (10.13 mg kg-1). Exchangeable potassium content under in all soil depths varied from 29.40 mg kg-1 to 72.85 mg kg-1. The layer wise exchangeable potassium content was observed maximum in 90-120 cm depth (64.17 mg kg-1) and 60-90 cm (64.05 mg kg-1) followed by 0-15 cm soil depth (58.23 mg kg-1). Differences were tested through one way ANOVA of the studied soil parameters in different altitudes and observed that they were statistically significant at 0.05 level (p = <0.05). Pearson correlation analysis among the different soil parameters in TCF were showed statistically significant at the 0.01 level (2 – tailed) and 0.05 levels (2 - tailed). The Soil Quality Index of surface layer at all altitudes was higher and varied from 0.62 to 0.76 (fair to good) as compared to subsurface layer that was ranged from 0.54 to 0.56 (fair). The SQI was decreased with increasing soil depths. An average SQI in TCF was 0.60 (fair) up to 120 cm depths.
Lathraea squamaria L. (Orobanchaceae): A New Record for Kumaun Himalaya
Authors: Kishor Kamal , Pangtey Y.P.
Published: December 2021

Lathraea squamaria L. is reported as new record for Kumaun Himalaya with brief description, ecology and distribution.
New Plant Records for Karnataka State, India
Authors: Singh Rajeev
Published: December 2021

Eleven endemic and threatened taxa of angiosperm are reported as new records to the state of Karnataka from Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary, Udupi district.
Additions to Angiosperm Flora of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India-III
Authors: Naik M. , Bheemalingappa M. , Ganeshaiah K. , Rao Boyina
Published: December 2021

Five Angiosperm species are being reported as new distributional records for Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Cyanotis and Biophytum form new generic records for the eco-region. Brief description and photographs are provided for all the species.
Two Additional Angiosperms for the Flora of ­Madhya Pradesh
Authors: Joshi Bhavana
Published: December 2021

Acmella uliginosa (Sw.) Cass. and Solanum viarum Dunal are recorded as additions to Madhya Pradesh flora.
Two new records of the genus Opegrapha sensu lato (lichenized Ascomycota) from India
Authors: Joseph Siljo , Sinha Gopal , Ramachandran V.S.
Published: December 2021

The present paper deals with two new records for India of the genus Opegrapha viz., O. subdimidiata from West Bengal and O. xerica from Sikkim. A detailed account and figures of the both species are provided to facilitate their identification.
Recollection of Drimycarpus racemosus (Anacardiaceae) from Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
Authors: Murugan P. , Tagore J. , Thomas K.V.
Published: December 2021

Drimycarpus racemosus (Roxb.) Hook.f. a rare and poorly known species, is recollected from a view locality Paget Island other than previous collection from South Andaman. A short description and its distribution, ecological status, plate, etc is provided here further collection and identification in field.
Lejeunea minutiloba A. Evans, New to Bryoflora of South India with a Note on its Interesting Morphoform
Authors: Asthana A. , Omar Ichha , Srivastava Priyanshu
Published: December 2021

Lejeunea minutiloba A. Evans has been identified in Eastern Ghats region of Tamil Nadu which is a new record for South India. It was earlier reported from Brazil, Bermuda, Cuba, North America, Puerto Rico (Mona Island), ST. Thomas, West Indies and from Eastern Himalaya in India. The taxon is characterized by highly reduced obsolete lobules, small marginal cells of leaf lobe, non connate bracts and bracteole and occurrence of clavate as well as ovoid - oblong perianth exhibiting an interesting transitional morphoform with an affinity with L. cladogyna A. Evans.
Genomic DNA isolation from old needles of Cedrus deodara (Roxb.) G.Don and amplification of nuclear microsatellite markers
Authors: Kumar Akhilesh , Barthwal Santan , Ginwal Harish
Published: December 2021

A reliable and modified protocol based on the CTAB method was developed for DNA extraction from old needles of Cedrus deodara (Roxb.) G.Don. The presence of high concentrations of polysaccharides, polyphenols and other secondary metabolites in C. deodara needles poses problem in getting good quality DNA fit for PCR applications. used 2.5% PVP for removal of phenolics compound and apply high concentration of sodium chloride to removes polysaccharides. Oils was removed by centrifugation. The yield of extracted DNA was ranged from 35 to 130 µg/100mg fresh weight of the needles with absorbance ratio (A260/A280) ranged from 1.82 to 2.0. DNA extracted by modified protocol gives positive amplification with PCR using Nuclear Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR) markers. This modified protocol can be used in genomic DNA extraction from closely related species of C. deodara.
Mycoblastus Norman (Mycoblastaceae): A New Generic Record for India from Arunachal Pradesh
Authors: Singh Pushpi , Singh K.
Published: December 2021

The paper records the occurrence of Mycoblastus affinis (Schaer.) Schauer (Mycoblastaceae), an interesting species of microlichen from Arunachal Pradesh in Eastern Himalaya. It is a new generic and specific record for India that is described in order to facilitate its identification.
Extended distribution of the least Moonwort, Botrychium simplex E. Hitchcock
Authors: Kumar Brijesh , Joshi Pushpesh , Kholia Bhupendra , Srivastava S.
Published: December 2021

In present communication the least moonwort, Botrychium simplex E. Hitchcock is reported for the first time from western Himalaya.
Fern Flora of Nachiketa Lake and Adjoining Areas of Uttarkashi District (Garhwal Himalayas)
Authors: Joshi Pragya , Joshi S.P.
Published: December 2021

The present manuscript deals with 54 species of Pteridophytes (Ferns only) occurring at Nachiketa Lake and its adjoining areas. Family polypodiaceae was observed as the most dominant family with 7 species growing epiphytically in the area. Some uncommon rather rare species for the district Uttarkashi viz., Loxogramma involuta (D. Don) Presl, Gymnopteris vestita (Wall. ex Moore) Underw., Woodsia elongata Hook. were also collected from the study area. The altitudinal range of 2000-2500m is observed as the most favoured zone in terms of riches of species.
Vernonia kannikattiensis - A New Species of Asteraceae from Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve, Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Rajakumar T.J.S. , Selvakumari R. , Murugesan S. , Chellaperumal N.
Published: December 2021

A new species, Vernonia kannikattiensis, is described and illustrated.
Pteris tripartita Sw. A New Record For Maharashtra
Authors: Benniamin A. , Sundari M. , Kale Praveen , Tripathi Devendra
Published: December 2021

Pteris tripartita Sw. is reported for the first time to the fern flora of Maharashtra.
Mitracarpus hirtus var. sessilis (Rubiaceae), an addition to the flora of Odisha state
Authors: Kalidass Chinnamadasamy
Published: December 2021

Mitracarpus hirtus (L.) DC. var. sessilis Dhruvan, Pandur and Mohanan (Rubiaceae), hitherto known only from Kerala is reported here for the first time from Eastern Ghats, Odisha. Detailed description, photographs and relevant notes are provided for easy identification.
Notes on the identity and taxonomic status of two endemic taxa of Pedicularis L. from India
Authors: Garg Arti , Singh Rajeev
Published: December 2021

Pedicularis pushpangadanii T. Husain & Arti Garg and P. zeylanica Benth. subsp. anamallyensis T. Husain & Arti Garg have been critically studied along with their closely allied taxa and evaluated for their taxonomic status and circumscription. It is concluded that P. pushpangadanii is conspecific with P. rhinanthoides and P. zeylanica subsp. anamallyensis with P. zeylanica subsp. zeylanica.
Important Timber (Wood) Plant species found in tarai region of Kumaun, Uttarakhand
Authors: Mathur Anjali , Joshi Hema
Published: December 2021

The paper enumerates 57 species of important timber yielding plants collected from tarai region, Uttarakhand.
Wildlife Mortality on the Road by Heavy Vehicular Movements Near Dumna Nature Reserve, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
Authors: Paunikar Sanjay
Published: December 2021

The incidence of wildlife mortalities on the road is widespread phenomenon reported numbers of countries in the world, despites this not much attention gain in our country. To address this issue, investigation on wildlife mortalities species, crushed due to heavy vehicle traffic movements were started to road passing through near Dumna Nature Reserve (DNR), Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, Central India during 2011-2013. The 58 species of wild animals were recorded road kill mortality during the investigation. Among these 8 (13.79%) species of amphibians, 14 (24.13%) species of reptiles, 16 (27.58%) species of birds and 20 (34.48%) species of mammals were found dead on the road by speedy vehicle near (DNR). Several wild animals come under Wildlife Protection Act. (1972) with different scheduled and IUCN status also included. The 14 (24.13%) species LR-lc, 24 (41.37%) species LC and 18 (31.03%) species LR-nt, come under different IUCN status. It is needed to save our precious wildlife biodiversity from road kill mortality by taking all possible protection measures to heavy traffic movement.
Coltricia permollis Gray, a new record from India
Authors: Kour Harpreet , Kumar Sanjeev , Sharma Yash
Published: December 2021

A recent survey in the temperate forest of district Poonch has resulted in the collection of Coltricia permollis, which is a new record for India. Macro and microscopic details of the present collection are provided.
Performance of maturity method for estimation of concrete strength based on cubic specimens
Authors: Lukpanov Rauan , Zharassov Shyngys , Mkilima Timoth , Aldungarova Aliya
Published: December 2021

To assess the condition of the structures of buildings and structures, a comprehensive analysis of the factors affecting their performance characteristics - concrete strength, protective layer, and rebar diameter, thermal conductivity and moisture content of concrete, adhesion of protective and facing coatings, frost resistance and water resistance of concrete - is required. However, with all the variety of monitored parameters the control of concrete strength has a special place because when assessing the condition of the structure the determining factor is the compliance of the actual strength of concrete to the design requirements. This paper presents studies on the determination of concrete strength based on modern technology, wireless sensor as well as instrumentation IPS. These methods are particularly effective in the case of non-linear relationships between different system parameters, as in the behavior of concrete parameters. They can also provide rapid measurements by continuously monitoring the internal condition of the reinforced concrete structure. The found graduation dependences and determination coefficients equal to 0.9234 and 0.9702 justify the convergence of the results of the two methods of strength gain control.
Simulações de Acordos de Livre Comércio para o Mercosul: Cenários com a China e com os Estados Unidos
Authors: Souza Matheus Augusto Santana , Feijó Flavio Tosi
Published: December 2021

Este trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar as consequências de acordos de livre comércio do MERCOSUL de uma perspectiva brasileira. Para atingir este objetivo, utiliza-se como ferramenta o modelo de equilíbrio geral computável GTAP (Global Trade Analysis Project). São simulados dois acordos distintos: um com a China e outro com os Estados Unidos. A escolha desses países se dá pelo fato de serem os principais parceiros comerciais dos países do MERCOSUL, além de representarem dois lados antagônicos de uma atual guerra comercial. Os resultados mostram que os países envolvidos nos acordos comerciais melhoram a eficiência alocativa e aumentam a especialização de acordo com as vantagens comparativas. Para o Brasil, o acordo com a China é preferível devido aos ganhos de bem-estar e ao maior aumento do PIB e da eficiência alocativa. Para o resto do MERCOSUL, porém, tais efeitos são maiores no acordo com os Estados Unidos.
Diversidade inventiva e hierarquia urbana no Brasil
Authors: Sales Suelen , Gonçalves Eduardo , Rodriguez Rodrigo
Published: December 2021

A Teoria dos Lugares Centrais de Christaller concebe sistemas de cidades em que a quantidade de funções aumenta à medida que se expande o tamanho desses centros urbanos. Este artigo explora a diversidade inventiva no Brasil por meio das classes tecnológicas dos dados de patentes do Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial (INPI) e sua relação com a hierarquia urbana, tendo como base o conceito de Regiões de Influência das Cidades (REGIC), no período entre 2000 e 2011. Além da maior quantidade de depósitos de patentes, as regiões de maior porte realizam não apenas as funções características de áreas menores, mas também as invenções menos comuns. Os resultados são consistentes com a organização hierárquica do sistema de cidades, sinalizando que a posição na hierarquia urbana pode ser tão relevante na determinação das categorias de invenção quanto os aspectos cognitivos, institucionais e espaciais.
Determinantes da Localização da Agroindústria: Uma Análise para as Microrregiões Brasileiras
Authors: Favro Jackelline , Alves Alexandre Florindo
Published: December 2021

Os fatores locacionais podem contribuir para concentração espacial de atividades econômicas, sobretudo da agroindústria, justamente pelo fato de esse segmento ser sensível a estratégias de localização em decorrência da forte interdependência com a produção agropecuária. Sendo assim, este estudo tem por objetivo verificar e identificar os aspectos locacionais que contribuíram para o crescimento do número de estabelecimentos da agroindústria no período de 2006 a 2016. As técnicas econométricas empregadas foram a Análise Exploratória de Dados Espaciais (AEDE) e os modelos espaciais. A AEDE indicou a existência de autocorrelação espacial positiva da taxa de crescimento do número de estabelecimentos da agroindústria. O modelo Autorregressivo Espacial (SAR) se mostrou mais adequado para explicar a relação entre o crescimento do número dos estabelecimentos da agroindústria e as variáveis explicativas. Os resultados alcançados apontam que as variáveis valor adicionado da agropecuária, área, percentual de funcionários com ensino fundamental e a variável dependente defasada influenciam positivamente o crescimento do número de estabelecimentos da agroindústria.
Suicídio no Brasil: Uma Análise Espacial dos Determinantes Socioeconômicos e Climáticos
Authors: Araújo Rafael de Sousa , André Diego de Maria
Published: December 2021

Este estudo objetivou analisar as taxas de suicídios registradas nos municípios brasileiros nos anos de 2000 e de 2010, associando esse fenômeno a variáveis econômicas, meteorológicas e sociais. Para isso, utilizou-se de um painel espacial balanceado, bem como de outras ferramentas da econometria espacial. Verificou-se que o modelo espacial mais adequado seria o de defasagem espacial, SAR, evidenciando que a variável dependente é parcialmente determinada pelos valores dela mesma nos municípios vizinhos. No geral, constatou-se que existe efeito transbordamento do suicídio entre os municípios. Além disso, pode-se evidenciar que as variáveis taxa de envelhecimento, taxa de desemprego e temperatura média relacionam-se positivamente com a taxa de suicídios; por outro lado, a proporção de pessoas sem religião, a proporção de divórcios e o volume de chuvas relacionam-se negativamente.
Investimentos em Transporte: Efeitos do Arco Metropolitano sobre o Crescimento Econômico Fluminense
Authors: Castro Lucas Siqueira de , Freitas Carlos Otávio de , Cabral Joilson de Assis
Published: December 2021

O objetivo da presente pesquisa foi identificar os efeitos do Arco Metropolitano do Rio de Janeiro sobre o crescimento econômico dos municípios do estado fluminense. Para tal, esta pesquisa propõe um procedimento metodológico capaz de mensurar o impacto de uma política pública de enfoque regional, como o investimento em infraestrutura de transporte, sobre variáveis socioeconômicas de interesse. Este procedimento consistiu em um quase-experimento integrando o pareamento por entropia com a abordagem de diferenças-em-diferenças clássica e espacial. Os resultados apontam efeitos positivos no crescimento econômico dos municípios perpassados pelo Arco, isto é, o fato de um município ter sido beneficiado pelo acesso ao Arco Metropolitano contribuiu, em média, para elevar em 21,6\% seu crescimento econômico. Conclui-se que o acesso das regiões periféricas a regiões centrais e mais desenvolvidas, facilitado pelo AMRJ, pode ter contribuído para ampliar as oportunidades da população na busca por postos de trabalhos com melhor remuneração, tendo impactos significativos no crescimento econômico regional.
Pengembangan Pemenuhan Kebutuhan Rasa Aman dan Nyaman pada Penderita Stroke yang Menggunakan Kursi Roda : Systematic Review
Authors: Syakura Abdan , Nur Hasan Sidiq , Oktavisa Denta Anggeria
Published: December 2021

Imobilisasi lama di atas kursi roda dapat memberikan dampak negatif akibat penggunaan kursi roda yang lama salah satu dampak negatif yang terjadi yaitu ulkus dekubitus, nyeri sendi dan atropi. Pemilihan desain kursi roda juga memiliki peranan penting untuk mencegah dampak negatif imobilisasi. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengembangan kursi roda yang efektif dalam menurunkan dampak negatif imobilisasi lama pada penyandang disabilitas fisik dengan kelumpuhan. Desain penelitian ini menggunakan systematic review yaitu membaca dan mentelaah dari beberapa artikel penelitian sebelumnya tentang pengembangan kursi roda dalam menurunkan dampak negatif imobilisasi lama. Pengembangan kursi roda yang bertujuan untuk mengurangi dampak negatif akibat imobilisasi lama pada penyandang disabilitas fisik dengan kelumpuhan meliputi penambahan komponen mekanisme sandaran yang  portabel, pengaturan ketinggian arm rest, pengatur ketinggian foot rest dan footcycling. Pengembangan kursi roda dengan memperhatikan desain ergonomis dan komponen tambahan exercise memiliki peranan penting untuk memberikan keamanan dan kenyamanan dalam penggunaan kursi roda khususnya untuk mencegah timbulnya dampak negatif imobilisasi pada penyandang disabilitas fisik dengan kelumpuhan.
Pengalaman Orang Tua dalam Merawat Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus : Literature Review
Authors: Adisty Archi Artamevia Putri  , Badrul Munif  , Fransiska Erna D  , Aulia Amalia  , Ayu Ratna Ningrum  , Arum Fatmawati  , Ajeng Sri Rejeki  , Clarisa Artiga Wardani  , Awaliah Tri W  , Derisca Tiara Patricia  , Al Waridlatul Na'imah
Published: December 2021

Introduction: The presence of a child in the family is certainly very encouraging for parents. However, it is different from parents who have children with special needs. Children with special needs need different treatment from other children. This of course raises different experiences for each parent in their care. Objective: This study was to determine the psychosocial experience of parents in caring for children with special needs. Method: The method used in this paper is a literature review. With library sources, namely journal articles published in the 2020-2021 period which are full text. Search for journal articles using the Google Schoolar database with the keyword experience; parent; nurse; the child with special needs. Results: This study found 1,500 journal articles which the researchers then took according to the specified criteria, obtained as many as 10 articles. 10 articles reviewed by researchers found 3 journal articles on experiences of parents who can accept the condition of children with special needs and 7 articles found experiences of parents who have psychosocial problems in caring for children with special needs. Conclusion: This literature review found that the experience of parents in caring for children with special needs is divided into two where there are parents who can accept their child's condition sincerely and parents who experience psychosocial problems in the care of children with special needs such as stress, inferiority, shock, rejection, etc. How parents respond to their children with special needs is influenced by many factors such as age, environment, knowledge, etc.
Analisis Korelasi Faktor Resiko Kematian Di Ruang Isolasi Covid-19
Authors: Rudiyanto rudiyanto  , Hirdes Harlan Yuanto  , Ida Srisurani Wiji Astuti
Published: December 2021

Health workers and various other sectors are currently busy with handling world health cases of the Sars Cov-2 virus pandemic. The transmission of COVID-19 is very easy and dangerous, which is the cause of the increasing number of deaths. The large percentage of mortality rates for COVID-19 sufferers can be caused by internal factors and external factors. The purpose of this study was to analyze various factors that caused the death of COVID-19 sufferers. This scientific report uses observational analytics with a retrospective study design. The research target of Covid-19 patients in the isolation room of the Graha Medika hospital in August - December 2020 was 437 respondents. The research sample amounted to 305 respondents who were selected with simple random sampling technique. The instruments that the researchers used in data collection were writing instruments and medical records of patients in the COVID-19 isolation room. Most of the respondents were female, namely 161 respondents (52.8%), Almost half of the respondents aged >60 years, namely 119 respondents (39%), Almost all respondents underwent treatment for 1-5 days, namely 251 respondents (82.3% ), and most of the respondents had comorbidities, namely 228 respondents (74.8%). Factors of age, sex, comorbidities, had a statistical value (p<0.05) while the length of treatment was not related to the value (p>0.05). The most comorbid disease experienced by respondents was diabetes mellitus, and contributed to the death rate of 72 respondents (23.6%). Immediate handling and appropriate intervention for elderly COVID-19 sufferers of various genders and especially those with comorbidities to minimize the mortality rate of COVID-19 sufferers.
The effect of progressive muscle relaxation interventions on depression, stress, anxiety, and quality of life for cancer patients: a systematic review
Authors: Yusuf Sholihin , Anisa Firmanti Tria , Nashir Muhammad , Nurul Laili Roudlotun
Published: December 2021

Patients with cancer experience emotional distress which characterized by psychological symptoms such as anxiety or depression, psychological symptoms that arise and complex cancer processes have negative impact on their quality of life. Many cancer patients use a wide variety of techniques to improve their psychological symptoms and quality of life including relaxation therapy and specifically, Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR). The systematic review purpose was to review the evidence regarding the use of PMR intervention for cancer patients. Thirty four published studies and nine identified original article as potentially relevant , undertaken in the past six years until now (2013 to 2019) with data bases in Scopus, Proquest, Google Scholar, Oxford, and Science direct Searches. The information flow chart from record identification to study inclusion was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA and extracted data with PICOT. The impact of progressive muscle relaxation interventions remained in effect for between seven days and six month after the interventions.. Progressive muscle relaxation intervention is the technique including continous and systematic stretching and relaxing of the muscles until the whole body becomes relaxed. It has effects in improving depression, stress, anxiety and quality of life via physical relaxation.
ATFETME KURAMI VE INSTAGRAM FENOMENLERİ: PAZARLAMAYA ETKİLERİ ÜZERİNE İÇERİK ANALİZİ
Authors: BAĞCI Rıfgı Buğra
Published: December 2021

Son yıllarda sayıları hızla artan sosyal medya fenomenliği ve bu fenomenler ile yapılan iş birlikleri, sosyal medya pazarlamasının önemini artırmıştır. Kısa sürede hızla yaygınlaşan bu pazarlama türü bazı firmalara satışlarda artış ve rekabet üstünlüğü sağlarken, bazı firmalarda büyük sorunlara neden olmaktadır. Söz konusu durumlar bu çalışmada atfetme kuramı çerçevesinde nitel içerik analizi yoluyla açıklanmıştır. Buna göre firmaların sosyal medya üzerinden ürün pazarlarken öncelikle iyi bir firma personası oluşturmaları gerektiği, bu personayı kullanarak iyi ve çift yönlü iletişime fırsat verecek bir personası olan fenomenler ile iş birliği kurulduğunda amaçlarına ulaştığı ve rekabet üstünlüğü sağladığı görülmektedir.
DİJİTALLEŞME SÜRECİNDE BİLGİ YÖNETİMİNİN İŞLETMELERİN TEKNOLOJİ UYUMUNA ETKİLERİ
Authors: ÜZMEZ Selahaddin Sami , BÜYÜKBEŞE Tuba
Published: December 2021

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Bilgi ürünün tasarımından, üretimine, lojistikten, pazarlamaya, finanstan, müşteri ilişkilerine kadar her aşamada işletmeler için büyük bir güç ve avantajdır. Bilgi, bilgi yönetimi, bilgi teknolojisi işletmelerin sahip olduklarıyla yetinemedikleri en kritik öneme sahip kaynaklardandır. Öyle ki yenilikçi, rekabetçi, gelişen, büyüyen ve gelecekte yerini korumak ve hedeflerine ulaşmak isteyen işletmelerde sahip olunan bilgi ve teknoloji her zaman daha fazlasına ihtiyaç duyulan ve işletmelerin her gün daha yenisine ve daha fazlasına ihtiyaç duydukları kaynaklardır. Dijitalleşme de bu sürecin sonucunda ulaşılan iş, üretim, hizmet yapma biçimindeki değişimleri ve dönüşümü ifade eder.

Bilgi yönetimi açısından, bilgiye ulaşmak, muhafaza etmek, kullanmak ve bundan menfaat sağlamak ancak gerekli teknolojik alt yapı ve bunun sağlayacağı hız ile işletmelerde çalışanların gereksinim duydukları bilginin paylaşımı, dağıtımı, bilginin etkin kullanımıyla sağlanacaktır. Bu da işletmelerde teknolojik araç, malzeme, alt yapıyı kapsadığı gibi bu teknolojiyi kullanacak nitelikte çalışanı da kapsamaktadır. Bilgi yönetimi ile işletmelerin devamlılığını sağlamak ve rekabete dayalı, hatayı, gecikmeyi mazur görmeyen koşullar altında üretim yaparken, ihtiyaç duyulan teknolojik değişim ve dijitalleşme vazgeçilmez hal almıştır.
Biochemical and cytological features of onion bulbs and leaves collected from various ecogeographical origins
Authors: Nemtinov V.I. , Kostanchuk Y.N. , Pashtetskiy V.S. , Motyleva S.M. , Bokhan A.I. , Caruso G. , Katskaya A.G. , Timasheva L.A. , Pekhova O.A.
Published: December 2021

Against the background of global climate change, drought stress has become one of the environmental limiting factors that can significantly influence the growth and development of crop plants. Drought stress conditions also cause changes in plant physiological and metabolic processes. The influence of soil drought on the mineral composition of the leaves of two Actinidia species with С3-type photosynthesis, namely, Actinidia argutа (Siebold & Zucc.) Planch. ex Miq. cultivar ‘Taezhny Dar’ and Actinidia kolomikta (Maxim. & Rupr.) Maxim. cultivar ‘Narodnaya’, was studied through energy dispersive spectrometry. The investigations were carried out during 2020 to 2021 at the Department of Genofonde and Bioresources of Plants, Federal Scientific Center for Horticulture, Moscow. The present research revealed that actinidia leaves contained the following major elements: K (11.19 mass% to 13.84 mass%), Ca (7.83% to 12.08 mass%), Cl (6.20 mass% to 7.33 mass%), and Mg (2.98 mass% to 3.44 mass%). Low values were recorded for Mo (1.19 mass% to 4.49 mass%) and P (0.83 mass% to 1.25 mass%). In both species, the mineral elements K and Ca were present at high levels. A positive correlation was observed between Mg–P, K–Mn, Mn–Se, Cu-Se, P–Si, Na–Mo, and Si–Mn in the leaves of A. argutа and between Cl–Ca, Mo; P–Si, Mo; and K–Ca in the leaves of A. kolomikta. Under stress conditions, the ratios of K/Ca and K/P declined to 0.9 and 6.3, respectively, whereas those of K/Cl, K/Mg, and K/Mo increased to 3.8, 4.4, and 2.7, respectively. The present studies conﬁrmed that actinidia leaves contained high concentrations of minerals, especially K, Ca, P, and Mg, and that the accumulation of mineral elements in actinidia plant leaves under drought conditions varied depending on the species.