bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pocket Certificates using Double Encryption
Authors: Kumar Ajay , Chellapandy Dr. Umarani
Published: March 2022

Abstract: The Pocket Certificates System is software that attempts to encrypt the authenticity of government-issued documents like as Unique identification cards Addhaar and PAN cards. To secure our programme, we employ a combination of cryptography techniques (for example, AES, DES, and RSA). The main purpose of Pocket Certificates is to give users the flexibility of sending data while trying to implement encryption standards according to the specification and algorithms suggested, storing information in an encrypted form that is unintelligible, and making documents available on their private accounts. When a client asks a document to be downloaded, the system decrypts the document on the server. The entire programme will have a user-friendly Graphical User Interface that the end user will be able to learn on their own. All functional standards for effective navigation will be provided by the System. Keywords: Cryptography, Encryption, Decryption, AES, DES.
Katlanmamış Protein Yanıtı Sinyal Yolunun IRE1α Kolunun Baskılanmasının PANC-1 Pankreatik Duktal Adenokarsinoma Hücrelerinin Tümörijenik Özellikleri Üzerindeki Etkilerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: ERZURUMLU Yalçın
Published: March 2022

Amaç: Pankreas kanseri pankreas dokusundaki hücrelerden orijin alan bir grup malignite olarak ifade edilmektedir. Gelişen bu malignite pankreas duktal adenokarsinomu (PDAC) olarak adlandırılmaktadır. PDAC gelişen hastaların sağ kalım oranları oldukça düşüktür ve dünya genelinde kansere bağlı ölümlerin dördüncü en sık nedenidir. PDAC tümörlerini çevreleyen mikroortamın hipoksik koşulları ve besinden yoksun şartlarının hücrelerde artmış bazal ER stresini uyardığı rapor edilmiştir. Hücrelerde ER stresi yanıtlarını kontrol eden Katlanmamış Protein Yanıtı (UPR) adı verilen ve birincil amacı ER homeostazisini yeniden kurmak olan evrimsel olarak korunmuş bir sinyal iletim yolu geliştirmiştir. Son yıllardaki çalışmalar UPR sinyal yolunun karsinogenez sürecine katkıda bulunduğunu ortaya koymuştur. ER stresi ve UPR aktivitesindeki değişimlerin ovaryum, prostat, meme ve pankreas kanseri de dahil olmak üzere birçok kanser türünün gelişimi ile doğrudan ilişkili olduğu rapor edilmiştir. Çalışmamızda UPR’nin regülasyonunda görev alan üç önemli efektör proteininden biri olan IRE1α’nın seçici bir inhibitörü olan MKC-3946 ile inhibisyonunun PANC-1 hücrelerinin tümörijenik özellikleri üzerindeki etkileri araştırılmıştır. Materyal-Metot: MKC-3946’ün biyokimyasal etkinliği immünoblotlama ile değerlendirilmiştir. MKC-3946’ün PANC-1 hücrelerinin tümörijenik yeteneği üzerindeki etkileri WST-1 temelli hücre proliferasyon ölçümü, koloni oluşturma tahlili, yara iyileşme tahlili ile incelenmiştir. Bulgular: MKC-3946 uygulaması PANC-1 hücrelerinin tümörijenik özelliklerini anlamlı düzeyde baskılamıştır. Sonuç: IRE1α’nın farmakolojik olarak hedeflenmesi, pankreas kanserine yönelik olarak yeni bir terapötik bakış açısı sağlayabilir.
Flexibilización, desregulación y dualización: las trayectorias de liberalización en el cambio institucional del mercado de trabajo
Authors: Cárdenas del Rey Luis , Arribas Cámara Javier
Published: March 2022

Este trabajo tiene como objetivo realizar una revisión de literatura sobre las teorías de la economía política comparada (EPC) que explican el cambio institucional en el mercado laboral, agrupadas bajo el término de “trayectorias de liberalización”, respecto a la que se pueden identificar dos grandes trayectorias: la desregulación y la dualización. La metodología consiste en revisar las aportaciones de la teoría de los recursos de poder y la tradición de investigación del institucionalismo histórico. En base a una síntesis de ambas, se sostiene como la principal tesis que la segmentación laboral es el resultado de una interacción entre las estrategias de los empleadores de “divide et impera” (agencia) y el cambio gradual marcado por la reducción del poder asociativo y estructural de los trabajadores, lo que socava tanto las instituciones protectoras (estructura) como las estrategias sindicales necesarias para combatir la segmentación. Estas dinámicas son las que generan trayectorias diferentes, aunque compartan un cambio institucional de liberalización.
Digital Transformation of the Educational Process under the Influence of the Spread of a New Coronavirus Infection in Russia
Authors: Malov Denis G. , Tyshtykbaeva Sabina
Published: March 2022

In 2020, the world community faced a particularly acute crisis in the form of the spread of a new coronavirus infection. People need to observe the regime of self-isolation to preserve life and health, therefore transformation of all society spheres is taking place. Education is of particular interest for researchers because these processes are not possible to pause for a long time. The only viable option for the implementation of the educational process in many countries is the transition to distance learning. The article examines the features of the transition to online education in Russia and analyzes the consequences of changes in the systems of school and higher education. The authors also believe that the pandemic has led to a sharp increase in the demand for various online courses and platforms.
The Effect of Circadian Blood Pressure in The Development of Lacunar Infarcts, Together with Other Possible Factors
Authors: KESKİN Gökhan , ÇAKMAK Abdulkadir
Published: March 2022

This study was carried out in Amasya University S.S.R.E. Hospital Department of Neurology and Cardiology between 2021 and 2022. Total number of 58 patients (29 lacunar infarct patients and 29 control subjects, 42 females and 16 males) over the age of 45 (mean age 57.1+-6.8) were recruited to the study. All patients underwent 24-hour blood pressure monitoring. The patients with a history of stroke, malignancy, renal or endocrinal disease were excluded from the study. According to the systolic blood pressure measurements, twenty-seven patients were ‘non-Dipper’ and thirty-one patients were ‘Dipper’. Diastolic blood pressure measurements revealed that twenty-one patients were ‘non-Dipper’ and thirty-seven patients were ‘Dipper’.Mean daytime and night-time systolic blood pressure values were higher in patients with lacunar infarction (p:0.02). There was no difference in the diastolic BP and variability (p > 0,05). The clinical importance of the alteration in the reduction of blood pressure is still controversial. Understanding the alterations in blood pressure rhythmicity will be helpful to prevent and treat the lacunar infarctions.
Local government financial performance: the effects of capital expenditure and intergovernmental revenue (The case of South Sumatra Province, Indonesia)
Authors: Mubarok Muhammad Husni , Nasution Abdillah Arif , Kesuma Sambas Ade , Pangestu Widyawati
Published: March 2022

The main purpose of this study is to examine the effects of capital expenditure and intergovernmental revenue on local government financial performance in South Sumatra Province, Indonesia. The result is expected to extend the knowledge about local government financial performance and different relevance of financial performance factors. Data on seventeen districts/cities in South Sumatra Province during 2014-2018 were used to test the research model. The data is sourced from the financial reports of the district/city government of South Sumatra province and the Central Statistics Agency. The analytical results showed that capital expenditure is statistically positive and has a significant effect on the financial performance of local governments. Meanwhile, the intergovernmental revenue is negative and significantly affects local government financial performance. Future studies should consider various variables that may influence the financial performance of local governments. Future studies could also use different methodologies such as focus groups and interviews.
Analysis Of Factors That Determine Continuance Intention In Using Shopee Application During The Pandemic Covid-19
Authors: Indrawati Indrawati , Shaina Nabila Ayu
Published: March 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic has made people spend more time in the digital space for work, communicating, shopping, or just looking for entertainment. Many people end up shopping from home using e-commerce to buy their daily needs. Shopee is one of the e-commerce sites in Indonesia that has won first place with the most visits and the number of transactions has continued to increase, especially during the Covid-19 period. This shows that there has been a change in user interest in adopting the Shopee application. This study aims to analyze the factors that influence Continuance Intention in using the Shopee application. The theoretical approach used in this study is the UTAUT 2 model because the research model has the strongest predictive value. The research data collection was carried out by distributing online questionnaires via Google Form to 400 respondents. This study was tested with PLS-SEM as a technique for analyzing 8 research constructs from the modified UTAUT2 model. The results showed that the factors that influenced the Continuance Intention in adopting the Shopee application from the highest to the lowest were Social Influence, Hedonic Motivation, Habit, Trust, and Performance Expectancy. This model is proven to strongly predict the desire of consumers to continue to adopt the Shopee application in the future because the R² in the study is 74.1%. The influence of the age moderating variable in this study does not affect the Continuance Intention of consumers in adopting the Shopee application. While the influence of the moderating variable gender affects the Trust variable on Continuance Intention.
A CASE REPORT OF HYPOHIDROTIC ECTODERMAL DYSPLASIA IN NAIROBI, KENYA.
Authors: Gichu Nicholas , Waireri Alice , Nyanumba Mark
Published: March 2022

Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) is defined as a rare hereditary disorder
involving two or more of the ectodermal structures, which include the
skin, hair, nails, teeth, and sweat glands. The two most common forms of
the disease are hypohidrotic/anhidrotic ED and hidrotic ED.
Novel subtypes and unexpected heterogeneity of hepatitis E viral strains in wild boar captured in a small area in Central Italy
Authors: Sabato Luca De , Suffredini Elisabetta , Pasquale Simona Di , Rosa Giuseppina La , Santis Paola De , Giammarioli Monica , Vaccari Gabriele , Bartolo Ilaria Di
Published: March 2022

Wild boar is the main sylvatic reservoir of the genotype 3 of hepatitis
E virus (HEV). The occurrence of HEV-3 human cases has been linked to
the consumption of raw or undercooked pig and wild boar meat and liver.
The zoonotic transmission of HEV-3 has been confirmed by sequencing
identical or strictly related viral strains in humans, wild boar, and
derived food. The HEV sequences classified within the HEV-3 genotype are
highly variable, and although only one serotype has been identified so
far, the observed differences allow for the further classification of
the HEV-3 genotype into subtypes, named in alphabetical order. Compared
to human and pig strains, an even higher heterogeneity is observed among
strains infecting wild boar. In the present study, the genetic
variability of eight HEV-3 strains detected in wild boars living in a
small geographical area in central Italy (Lazio and Umbria regions) was
investigated by full genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis. The
strains were classified within the HEV-3a, HEV-3c, HEV-3f subtypes and
within two new recently proposed subtypes. Results demonstrate –
despite the relatively small geographic area of origin – an unexpected
divergence within HEV-3 strains hosted by the investigated wild boar
population and highlights the need for extensive sequencing of HEV in
reservoirs to fully understand diversity, geographical distribution and
evolution of this group of viruses.
Comparing patient-centered outcomes and efficiency of space closure between nickel-titanium closed-coil springs and elastomeric power chains during orthodontic treatment:
Authors: Badran Serene A. , Al-Zaben Juman M. , Al-Taie Lina M. , Tbeishi Haya , AL-Omiri Mahmoud K.
Published: March 2022

Objectives

To compare patient-reported pain, discomfort, and difficulty in maintaining proper brushing between nickel-titanium closed-coil springs (CS) and elastomeric power chains (PC) when used for space closure. The secondary aims were to compare plaque control and efficiency of space closure between these two force delivery systems.

Materials and Methods

A total of 48 patients who required extractions of upper first premolars and distal movement of upper canines had the CS randomly allocated to either the right or left side. Blinding was applied at data collection and analysis. Primary outcomes were pain intensity measured on visual analog scale, pain onset and duration, discomfort, and difficulty in maintaining proper brushing from the start of canine retraction at baseline and at 6 and 12 weeks thereafter. Secondary outcomes were plaque scores and the rate of space closure.

Results

No significant differences in mean pain scores, pain onset, and duration at different time intervals between CS and PC were observed. The CS side was significantly less comfortable than the PC (P < .0001) and more difficult to keep clean (P = .008). No significant differences in plaque scores were observed between CS and PC groups at any time interval. CS produced a faster rate of space closure than did PC (P = .008).

Conclusions

CS were less tolerated than PC by patients but produced an average of 0.5 mm more movement than did the PC during the 12-week study period.
Elektrik Kabloları için Halojensiz Alev Geciktirici Kılıf Malzemesi Üretiminde Kullanılan Kompozit Malzemede Çinko Borat, Alüminyum Hidroksit ve Magnezyum Hidroksit Kompozisyonunun Optimizasyonu
Authors: Yıldırım Sümeyya , Eren Orhan , Karlıtepe Cetınkaya Merve , Gürek Murat , Demirel Bilal
Published: March 2022

Bu çalışmada enerji dağıtım hatlarında kullanılan kılıf malzemelerinin katkılandırılması ile alev geciktirici kılıf malzemesinin üremi üzerine çalışılmıştır. Şimdiye kadar yapılan çalışmalar incelendiğinde Halogen Free Flame Retardant (HFFR) olarak en çok kullanılan malzemeler Alüminyum Hidroksit Al (OH)3 (ATH), Magnezyum Hidroksit Mg (OH)2 (MDH) olarak karşımıza çıkmıştır. Bu malzemelere ek olarak Çinko Borat malzemesinin yanmazlık özelliğinden yararlanılarak, 3 alev geciktirici malzeme ile çalışma yapılmıştır. Çalışmaların çekme dayanımı ve yüzde uzama ve LOI (Limiting Oxygen Index) sonuçlarının optimum sonuçları ve en uygun kombinasyonları için deneysel tasarım yöntemi kullanıllanılmıştır. Deneysel tasarım yönteminin için ECHIP-7 programına tüm girdi parametreleri (çekme dayanımı ve yüzde uzama ve LOI) girilmiştir. Polimer matris olarak Lineer Düşük Yoğunluklu Polietilen (LLDPE) ve Etilen Vinil Asetat (EVA) kullanılmıştır. HFFR kılıf malzemesi için optimum bileşimin ağırlıkça% 40 Polimer, % 30 ATH ve % 30 MDH'ye sahip olması gerektiği sonucuna varılmıştır. Optimum parametre kriterleri göz önüne alındığında, kompozisyonda ZB kullanımına gerek olmadığı da görülmüştür. Optimize edilen reçete kablo kılıflamasında kullanılarak kabloya elektriksel, mekanik ve yanma testleri uygulanmıştır.
The Buber-Levinas Debate on Otherness: Reflections on Encounters with Diversity in School
Authors: Skrefsrud Thor-André
Published: March 2022

This article turns to the underexposed debate between Martin Buber and Emmanuel Levinas in order to develop a reflection on encounters with otherness in an educational setting. First, I introduce a well-established and well-intended, yet problematic, way of approaching cultural diversity in school, looking at how the asymmetry between the other and the self may be reduced in a process of predicting and explaining the other. This will set the stage for the next part, examining how a positive recognition of alterity is addressed in the dispute between Buber and Levinas. Analysing the controversy between the two philosophers, the article contributes to a pedagogical reflection on how to meet the student as the other in closeness and distance without reducing him or her to a representative for a predefined cultural entity. Attention is also directed towards the ethical foundation of intercultural relations and what our responsibility for the other implies.
IMPLEMENTATION OF PRESIDENTIAL REGULATION NUMBER 83 OF 2018 CONCERNING HANDLING OF SEA WAS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF THE SEA ENVIRONMENT FOR INDONESIA
Authors: Purwendah Elly Kristiani , Periani Aniek
Published: March 2022

Countries are burdened with the obligation to prevent, reduce and control pollution of the marine environment caused by various sources. Countries can be held responsible for actions that cause pollution of the marine environment either intentionally or unintentionally because the State has an obligation to prevent activities that can cause pollution or damage to the environment in its territory and outside its jurisdiction. Based on existing data, plastic waste that can be produced in Indonesian waters reaches 1.65 million tons / year. Research data has outlined the distribution of plastic waste in several countries, one of which is Indonesia. In the survey conducted, Indonesia was the second country after China with a high amount of plastic waste not managed well. The Government of Indonesia has issued Presidential Regulation No. 83 of 2018, on handling marine waste, and contains the National Action Plan 2018-2025 involving various Ministries / Institutions and Local Governments. As the host of the Our Ocean Conference 2018 meeting, out of 22 Commitments delivered by Indonesia, 5 of them were commitments related to efforts to tackle plastic waste at sea. Implementation of Presidential Regulation Number 8 of 2018 is important to be carried out to overcome marine waste in Indonesia, besides that the application of this Presidential Regulation will prove Indonesia's commitment in the eyes of the international world in keeping the sea healthy. Not only in making rules, but also in the concrete steps of the rules.
THE SANCTION FORMULATION IN CORRUPTION CRIME DUE TO INDONESIAN CRIMINAL LAW SYSTEM TO REALIZE THE PUNISHMENT GOALS
Authors: Sudarti Elly , L Sahuri
Published: March 2022

The Formulation of Criminal Sanctions holds a strategic position in an effort to decrease corruption crime. Until now, the application of criminal sanctions in Indonesia has not provided a direction for the occurrence of a significant decrease in corruption. This can be seen from the issued by Transparency International 2017 about the ranking of the most corrupt countries in the world, where Indonesia still in the 5thranks in ASEAN. This research purposes to analyze and to formulate the harmony in the formulation of criminal sanctions for corruption, with the goal of Indonesian criminalizing law system so that the ultimate goal is suppressing the level of corruption in Indonesia can be achieved. This study is used the statute, conceptual and case approach as a method to analyze the legal substances and the results of this research had been shown, there are several weaknesses in the criminal punishment system according to The Act Number 31 on 1999 andThe Act Number 20 on 2001; where, the system of corruption criminalizing is complicated that make the punishment for corruption cannot reach the goal of punishment. For the better law system in the future, it is more appropriate criminal sanctions needed to be formulated, so that the purpose of criminal penalties for corruption can be achieved, used by conducting a plea bargaining in the beginning, that the perpetrator must return state losses and pay fines but still be found guilty through the determination of the judge.
Neem (Azadirachta indica): A Review on Medicinal Kalpavriksha
Authors:   Dept. of Horticulture, Agricultural College, Aswaraopet, PJTSAU, Bhadradri Kothagudem District, Telangana (507 301), India, Reddy I. V. Srinivasa , Neelima P. ,   Dept. of Horticulture, Agricultural College, Aswaraopet, PJTSAU, Bhadradri Kothagudem District, Telangana (507 301), India
Published: March 2022

Neem, has thrown the light worldwide in recent years, due to its wide range of medicinal properties. The tree has been largely used in Naturopathy, Unani and Homoeopathic medicine and has become a lodestar of current medicine. Further it elaborates a vast array of biologically active compounds that are chemically diverse and structurally complex. More than 150 compounds have been isolated from different parts of neem and these have been divided into two major classes isoprenoids and non-isoprenoids, which are proteins and carbohydrates. Further, it consists of sulphurous compounds, polyphenolic compounds such as flavonoids and their glycosides, dihydrochalcone, coumarin, tannins and aliphatic compounds. All parts of the neem tree viz., leaves, flowers, seeds, fruits, roots and bark have been used traditionally for the treatment of inflammation, infections, fever, skin diseases, dental disorders, etc. Every part of the neem tree viz., roots, seeds, flowers, bark, leaves, fruit pulp and its constituents have been demonstrated to exhibit immune modulatory, anti-inflammatory, anti hyperglycaemic, antiulcer, antimalarial, antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant, antimutagenic, antidiabetic and anticarcinogenic properties.
Studies on Diversity of Natural Dye Yielding Plants of Birbhum and Burdwan Districts of West Bengal, India
Authors:   Rathindra Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Institute of Agriculture, Visva-Bharati, Sriniketan, Birbhum (731 236), India, Mandal Subrata , Das Uday ,   Dept. of Botany, Rampurhat College, Rampurhat, Birbhum, West Bengal (731 224), India
Published: March 2022

The present study is based on extensive survey, collection of ethnobotanical information, indigenous knowledge and review of relevant literature on the traditional dye yielding plant resources used by the different tribal and rural peoples of Birbhum and Burdwan districts of West Bengal. Field investigation was carried out in different villages and adjacent forest pockets in these districts. Total 32 natural dye yielding plants were reported. These 32 taxa spread over 30 species, 29 genera and 22 families of dicotyledons and 2 species, 2 genera and 2 families of monocotyledons. Among the recorded plant species, 26 are found in wild and 6 are grown as cultivated crops and as garden plants. The investigated plants have been enumerated alphabetically depending upon their botanical names along with their local and tribal names, parts used, name of the dye etc. Some noteworthy dye yielding plants are- Bixa orellana, Butea monosperma, Calotropis gigantea, Carthamus tinctorius, Curcuma longa, Lawsonia inermis and Nyctanthes arbor-tristis. The data of this study can further be exploited by the workers in the fields of phytochemistry, genetics, food and textile industries, conservation biology, etc.
Seed Hardening: A Way to Tolerate Against Abiotic Stress in Rainfed Areas
Authors:   Dept. Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Sumerpur-pali, Agriculture University Jodhpur, Rajasthan (306 902), India, Jain Lokesh Kumar , Verma Mahendra Prakash ,   Dept. Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Sumerpur-pali, Agriculture University Jodhpur, Rajasthan (306 902), India, Ram Nema ,   Dept. Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Sumerpur-pali, Agriculture University Jodhpur, Rajasthan (306 902), India, Choudhary Anirudh ,   Dept. Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Sumerpur-pali, Agriculture University Jodhpur, Rajasthan (306 902), India, Parewa Hanuman Prasad ,   Dept. Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Sumerpur-pali, Agriculture University Jodhpur, Rajasthan (306 902), India
Published: March 2022

Pre-sowing hardening or priming of seeds is one of the best methods for altering the biochemical and physiological process of seeds for favourable condition to induce drought tolerance in emerging seedlings. The recurrent phenomenon in rainfed areas i.e. soil moisture stress immediately after sowing affects seeds germination and their establishment. Under sub-optimal environmental conditions like rainfed farming, poor seed germination followed by poor field establishment is a common phenomenon. Seed hardening enables seedlings to survive this early moisture stress. hydration of seeds for short term before planting greatly benefits stand establishment along with the uses of chemicals like potassium or sodium phosphate would give additional advantage. It is defined as the process of soaking seeds in chemical solution for specified time and then drying to induce tolerance to drought. Various seed priming/hardening techniques have been developed including hydro-priming, halo-priming, osmo-priming and hormonal priming. Micronutrient seed treatments, which include seed priming and seed coating, are an attractive and easy alternative. Seed hardening promotes early establishment provides more strengthen to plant and it became competitive against infections and diseases is related to gene regulation and expression under stress conditions. The discovery of plant hormones in the 1920s underlined the crucial role of these compounds in seed desiccation tolerance, reserve mobilization, as well as cell division and cell elongation occurring during germination. The seed hardening is considered as low cost technology and is the most important requirement for pre-monsoon sowing. Seed hardening offer an attractive option for resource poor farmers. During seed hardening, seeds are subjected to partial hydration followed by dehydration before sowing.
Contribution of Underutilized Plants in Food and Livelihood Security in Tinsukia District
Authors:   Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tinsukia, Assam (786 126), India, Gohain Sanchayeeta , Borthakur Sanjoy ,   Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tinsukia, Assam (786 126), India, Amonge Priyanka ,   Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tinsukia, Assam (786 126), India, Neog M. ,   Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat, Assam (785 013), India
Published: March 2022

Underutilized plants though have a great potential towards contribution of improvement of livelihood income and nutritional security, they are not properly explored. A study was carried out in Tinsukia District with the help of a questioner and focus group discussion with the objective to identify the importance of underutilized crops at farmer’s level. Data was collected from 120 families and the study showed that there are many minor underutilized crops mainly fruits (40%), leafy vegetables (54.5%), and herbals (29%) which are not only subsidizing to the food requirement and nourishment of the family but also generating an extra income at household level and also are being used to treat the minor disorders at local level.
Effect of Iron Fertilization on Growth, Yield and Economics of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)
Authors:   Dept. of Agronomy, Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner, Rajasthan (334 006), India, Poonia Tanuja , Bhunia S. R. ,   Dept. of Agronomy, Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner, Rajasthan (334 006), India, Choudhary Rakesh ,   Dept. of Agronomy, Agricultural University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan (342 304), India
Published: March 2022

A field experiment was conducted to study the effect of iron fertilization on growth, yield and quality of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) during kharif, 2016 (June to September at instructional farm, Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India. Twelve iron fertilization treatments viz. T1: control (water spray); T2: FeSO4 basal @ 25 kg ha-1; T3: Foliar spray of citric acid @ 0.1% at 45 and 75 days after sowing (DAS); T4: Foliar spray of FeSO4 @ 0.5% at 45 and 75 DAS; T5-T2+5 ton FYM ha-1; T6- T2+foliar spray of FeSO4 @ 0.5% at 45 and 75 DAS; T7: T3+T4; T8: T2+T3+5 ton FYM ha-1; T9: T2+T3+T4; T10: T3+T4+5 ton FYM ha-1; T11: T2+T4+5 t FYM ha-1; T12: T2+T3+T4+5 t FYM ha-1 were tried in randomized block design with three replications. Application of FeSO4 @ 25 kg ha-1 as basal+Foliar spray of FeSO4 @ 0.5% at 45 and 75 DAS+Citric acid @ 0.1% at 45 and 75 DAS+5 t FYM ha-1 (T12) found the best treatment combination with respect to pod yield, haulm yield and biological yield as compared to other treatment combinations. Treatment T12 improved the kernel yield by 37.2 and 18.2%, and straw (haulm) yield by 22.6 and 14.9% as compared to T1 and T2, respectively. Similarly, T12 recorded the ~49 and 20% higher net returns and ~20% higher B:C ratio as compared to T1 and 17 and 2% as compared to T2. The study showed that application of FeSO4 both as basal and foliar spray along with citric acid and FYM application gives the best results in dry ecologies of western Rajasthan.
Effect of Different Seed Treatments and Media on Growth and Biomass of Indian Cheese Maker - Withania coagulans (Stocks) Dunal.
Authors:   College of Forestry, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat (396 450), India, Mayur L. Ram , Desai B. S. ,   College of Forestry, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat (396 450), India, Jha Sumankumar S. ,   College of Forestry, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat (396 450), India, Patel D. P. ,   College of Forestry, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat (396 450), India, Hegde H. T. ,   College of Forestry, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat (396 450), India
Published: March 2022

The present investigation was conducted to assess the effect of different seed soaking treatments and media on growth and alkaloid content of Indian cheese maker–Withania coagulans (Stocks) Dunal. to develop effective nursery production technology. The experiment was conducted in completely randomized design with factorial concept, including twenty treatment combinations comprising of four levels of seed treatments with GA3 (0, 50, 100, 150 ppm) and five levels of different growing media. Among various concentrations of GA3 as pre-soaking treatment, 100 ppm GA3 (S3) showed significantly better results for germination, growth, biomass and alkaloid content in W. coagulans. Similarly, among growing media, red soil (M1) recorded maximum germination percentage, collar diameter, number of branches per plant, number of leaves per plant, total leaf area, length of the main root, thickness of main root, root dry biomass, shoot dry biomass, fresh weight of plant, dry weight of plant, survival percentage of the plant and total alkaloid content of plant. Overall, the result indicated that that pre-sowing W. coagulans seeds with GA3 -150 ppm for 24 hrs and subsequently sowing treated seeds in M1 media comprising of red soil (control) can enhance growth and alkaloid content.
Apple Scab (Venturia inaequalis Wint) Management Using a Novel Fungicide Combination in the North-Western Himalayas of India
Authors:   Dept. of Plant Pathology, Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, H.P. (173 230), India, Verma Shalini , Gautam H. R. ,   Dept. of Plant Pathology, Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, H.P. (173 230), India, Khosla Kishore ,   College of Horticulture and Centre of Excellence for Horticultural Research and Extension, Thunag, Mandi, H.P. (175 048), India
Published: March 2022

Apple (Malus×domestica) is commercially most important horticultural crop grown in the north-western Himalayan region of India. The apple scab caused by fungi Venturia inaequalis (Cooke) Wint., is a devastating disease of apple aided by cool, moist climate during early spring. The present study on evaluation of effective fungicides against apple scab was undertaken in Himachal Pradesh during the years 2016 and 2017 under natural epiphytotic conditions. The application of carbendazim 25%+flusilazole 12.5% SE (0.08%) significantly decreased the apple scab disease in the present study. This resulted in maximum reduction of per cent conidia and conidial germination of V. inaequalis at the concentrations tested. It was superior and effective in comparison to other fungicides. Since the new combination of carbendazim 25% + flusilazole 12.5% SE exhibits systemic activity and both the fungicides have different modes of action, therefore, such a new combination can delay or prevent the build-up of resistance in the pathogen and can be effectively utilized as a promising fungicide for the control of apple scab disease.
Interpolation of Microclimatic Parameters Over Capsicum Under Open Ventilated Greenhouse
Authors:   Dept. of Agricultural Meteorology, B.A.C.A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat (388 001), India, Chauhan K. K. , Lunagaria M. M. ,   Dept. of Agricultural Meteorology, B.A.C.A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat (388 001), India
Published: March 2022

A network of 12 grid points was recorded over capsicum crop to interpolate different weather parameters in the open ventilated greenhouse, an environment that differs markedly from open sites. The microclimatic condition was observed at 4.75-meter interval ground area in 4×3 regular grids. The series analyzed consisted of weekly observations recorded for a season. Most part under greenhouse had PAR distribution in range of 200−250 μ mol m-2 s-1. Regressions model were used to describe relations between photosynthetically active radiation, Relative Humidity, Air Temperature and Soil Temperature under open ventilated greenhouse to predict inside microclimatic condition. As the air temperature prevailed under greenhouse and open field condition was close during most observations, there was strong association (r =0.96**). Relative humidity also showed significant association (r=0.8**) and functional relationship with coefficient of determination R2=0.63. PAR and soil temperature also showed highly significant association with correlation coefficient r=0.79** and r=0.9**, respectively.
The Influence of Organizational Culture on Employee Performance in the Banking Sector: Evidence from GCB Bank, Ghana
Authors: Opoku Erica O. , Hongqin Chang , Aram Simon A.
Published: March 2022

Today's banking and business environment is extensively dynamic. However, an efficient organizational culture and its specific roles regarding performance combine different culture systems, resulting in high productivity and satisfaction, thereby increasing the organization's profitability. This study assesses the interactive effects of organizational culture and its magnitude of influence on the performance of employees in GCB bank Ghana. The study further evaluates how the relationship between organizational culture and employee performance is affected when job satisfaction (moderating variable) is considered. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted for 339 employees of GCB Bank in all Greater Accra Region branches in Ghana. Multiple linear regression analysis indicated that organizational culture contributes to a substantial rise in employee performance, with entrepreneurial culture implementation causing a higher increase in employee performance as compared to consensual and bureaucratic culture. The introduction of a moderating variable (job satisfaction) further suggested that its presence increases employee performance in a well-structured cultured environment. In organizations, one culture may be more effective than the other; hence, employees' performance could heighten or weaken from their satisfaction or dissatisfaction with a particular culture.
Proses Pemerolehan Bahasa Pertama Pada Anak
Authors: Batubara Hafizaah
Published: March 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui proses pemerolehan bahasa pertama padaanak. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kualitatif dengan metodepenelitian obesrvasi langsung. Teknik analisis data penelitian melalui observasilangsung, yaitu dengan melihat secara langsung proses pemerolehan bahasapertama pada anak yang terjadi seiring dengan bertambahnya usia anak. Hasilpenelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa ibu dan lingkungan menjadi pengaruh besarterhadap pemerolehan bahasa pertama pada sang anak. Kuantitas komunikasiyang terjadi antara ibu dan sang anak menjadi salah satu faktor penting dalampemerolehan bahasa pertama pada anak.
Nilai Karakter Pada Materi Sastra Dalam Buku Siswa Kelas X Sekolah Menengah Atas
Authors: Arif Syamsul , Cahyo Ahmad Nur
Published: March 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan muatan nilai karakter yang terdapat pada materi pembelajaran sastra buku siswa kelas X kurikulum 2013 edisi revisi 2017 Bahasa Indonesia. Sumber data dalam penelitian ini adalah buku paket Bahasa Indonesia untuk SMA/MA/SMK/MAK kelas X kurikulum 2013 terbitan Kemendikbud. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif yaitu suatu metode yang bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan keadaan objek penelitian berdasarkan fakta-fakta yang ada.Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah membaca,menandai, mengklarifikasi, menginterpretasikan. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teknik analisis isi.Hasil analisis nilai karakter pada materi pembelajaran sastra yang terdapat pada BAB IV dan BAB VIII pada buku siswa kelas X kurikulum 2013 edisi revisi 2017 hanya memiliki 17 nilai karakter yang terkandung didalamnya meliputi: 1) religius, 2) jujur,3) toleransi, 4) disiplin, 5) kerja keras, 6) mandiri, 7) demokratis, 8) rasa ingin tahu, 9) semangat kebangsaan, 10) cinta tanah air, 11) menghargai prestasi, 12) cinta damai, 13) bersahabat atau komunikatif, 14) gemar membaca, 15) peduli lingkungan, 16) peduli sosial, dan 17) tanggung jawab. Jumlah pemunculan masing masing nilain karakter dalam sikap religius sebanyak 30 kali , jujur sebanyak 14 kali,toleransi sebanyak 3 kali, disiplin sebanyak 1 kali, disiplin, kerja keras sebanyak 9 kali, mandiri sebanyak 2 kali, demokratis sebnayk 2 kali, rasa ingin tahu sebanyak 3 kali, semangat kebangsaan sebanyak 6 kali, cinta tanah air sebanyak 3 kali, menghargai prestasi sebanyak 3 kali,cinta damai sebanyak 3 kali, bersahabat atau komunikatif sebanyak 2 kali,gemar membaca sebanyak 1 kali, peduli lingkungan sebanyak 3 kali ,peduli sosial sebanyak 29 kali , dan tanggung jawab sebanyak 4 kali.Nilai karakter yang dominan adalah religius dan peduli sosial.Berdasarkan hasil identifikasi yang disampaikan diatas,dapat disimpulkan bahwa dalam materi pembelajaran sastra dalam buku paket siswa Bahasa Indonesia kurikulum 2013 edisi 2017 lebih terfokus pada pembelajaran dalam hal pendidikan karakter religius dan peduli sosial.
Strategi Penerjemahan Dalam Bahasa Indonesia
Authors: Ginting Sri Dinanta Beru
Published: March 2022

Bahasa sebagai alat penyampai informasi yang digunakan sehari-hari, pada dasarnya sangat mempengaruhi kehidupan masyarakat. Hal tersebut termasuk penggunaan bahasa dalam menerjemahkan bahasa dari bahasa asal menjadi bahasa sasaran. Informasi yang terdapat di dalam bahasa asal terkadang tidak sampai melalui penerjemahan ke bahasa sasaran. informasi yang terdapat di dalam bahasa asal merupakan bagian penting, diketahui pula dalam menerjemahkan suatu bahasa tidak bisa tidak dikaitkan bentuk bahasa dengan makna yang terdapat di dalam bahasa tersebut. Dengan kata lain, membicarakan tentang penerjemahan berarti membicarakan makna. Atas dasar itu, agar makna yang ingin disampaikan di dalam bahasa asal tersampaikan, dibutuhkan strategi dalam proses penerjemahan.
Effects of copper bioaccumulation on growth and biochemical constituents of the seedlings of Casuarina equisetifolia L.
Authors: Kumari B. M. Rathna
Published: March 2022

Accumulation of heavy metals in the soil causes a significant impact on the biological processes in the plants.  In the present study, the impact of bioaccumulation of copper (Cu) on the growth and biochemical constituents of the seedlings of Casuarina equisetifolia was assessed. The results showed that C. equisetifolia is a hyper-accumulator of Cu. The roots of the C. Equisetifolia significantly accumulated (p< 0.05) greater levels of Cu than stem and leaves. Similarly, the seedlings exposed to different concentrations of Cu showed differential height and collar diameter. The higher concentrations of Cu significantly (p< 0.05) hindered the fresh and dry weights of seedlings. It was noticed that accumulated Cu caused a significant decrease in levels of total carbohydrates, proteins and chlorophyll contents in C. equisetifolia seedlings.
Effect of Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) on the Performance Characteristics of a Direct Injection Multi Cylinders Diesel Engine
Authors: Abaas Khalil Ibrahim
Published: March 2022

Owing to the energy crisis and pollution problems of today investigations have concentrated on decreasing fuel consumption and on lowering the concentration of toxic components in combustion products by using exhaust gas after treatments methods like PM filters and EGR for NOx reduction. In this study, the combustion characteristics of diesel fuel were compared with that produced from adding EGR at several percentages to air manifold. The tests were performed in a four-cylinder direct injection (DI) diesel engine at constant engine speed (1500 rpm) and variable loads (from no load to 86 kN/m2), the tests were repeated with constant load (77 kN/m2) and variable engine speeds (from 1250 to 3000 rpm).The experimental results showed that adding EGR to diesel engine provided significant reductions in brake power (bp), brake thermal efficiency and exhaust gas temperatures, while high increments in brake specific fuel consumption (bsfc). High EGR percentage (as 30% in this article) caused an 11.7% reduction in brake thermal efficiency, 26.38% reduction in exhaust gas temperatures and 12.28% in volumetric efficiency at full load conditions.
The Effect of Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) on the Emission of a Single Cylinder Spark Ignition Engine
Authors: Asaad Limyaa Mahdi , Faris Sajda Sabri , Ebraheem Muntaha Hameed
Published: March 2022

A single cylinder variable compression ratio spark ignition engine type PRODIT was used in this study. The experiments were conducted with gasoline fuel (80 octane No.)at equivalence ratio (Ø =1). This study examined the effects of exhaust gas recirculation on emission. It was conducted at engine speeds (1500, 1900, 2300 and 2700 r.p.m.).The exhaust gases were added in volumetric ratios of 10%, 20% and 30% of the entering air/fuel charge. The results showed that the EGR addition decreases the CO2 concentrations, in the same time CO and HC concentrations increase remarkably. NOx concentration decreased highly with the increase of EGR percentage at variable engine speeds and constant torque. Also, it decreased when the engine run at constant speed and variable engine torque. The exhaust gas temperature decreased with increasing EGR ratio.
Comparison of Performance Characteristics of LPG and Gasoline - Fuelled Single Cylinder SI Engine
Authors: Abdul Azeez Saad Abdul Qadir
Published: March 2022

The investigations have been concentrated on decreasing fuel consumption by using alternative fuels and on lowering the concentration of toxic components in combustion products. LPG as an alternative to gasoline has emerged as a solution to the deteriorating urban air quality problem, especially in an oil country like Iraq. LPG has already been used as cooking fuel in Iraq. In the present paper practical tests of various operating parameters and concerns have been prepared for better understanding of operating conditions and constrains for a LPG fueled internal combustion engine.The results show that HUCR for gasoline was 8:1, and for LPG was 10:1. bsfc reduced by using LPG at its HUCR, while at CR=8:1 it became higher than that for gasoline. Volumetric efficiency reduced by using LPG due to its gaseous nature, but it was improved when the engine was run at HUCR. Brake thermal efficiency depends on bsfc and bp, so LPG preceded gasoline at medium speeds and torques. Exhaust gas temperatures reduced by using LPG, the minimum values were when the engine operated at CR= 8:1. The maximum values were for gasoline share.
Parametric Study for Nitrogen Separation from Air by Pressure Swing Adsorption Using Carbon Molecular Sieve
Authors: Abdel-Rahman Zaid A. , Mhdi Abdulbasit H. , Auob Heba S.
Published: March 2022

The separation of air by carbon molecular sieve (CMS) adsorption was studied in this work over a range of adsorption pressure of (2–8) bar. Breakthrough curves showed no significant effect of the pressure on product nitrogen purity and adsorbent capacity above 4 bar. Maximum purity of about 98% is observed for time up to 60 s. Adsorbent capacity obtained is in agreement with multicomponent Langmuir isotherm up to 4 bar. Maximum constant adsorbent capacity of about 0.1 mol O2/kg CMS is obtained for pressure above 4 bar.For PSA two columns 6-steps process, no significant effect of the pressure on the product purity above 4 bar. The purity increases with decreasing the productivity. Maximum purity of 97.6% is obtained at productivity of 156 lit/kg CMS.hr, cycle time of 100 s, and purge flowrate of 1 lit/min. The productivity of 606 lit/kg CMS.hr is obtained at purity of 94%, cycle time of 60s, and purge flowrate of 4 lit/min.
Properties of Fresh and Hardened High Strength Steel Fibres Reinforced Self-Compacted Concrete
Authors: Al-Ta'an Saad Ali , Al-Rifaie Wail Nourildean , Al-Neimee Khalid Ahmed
Published: March 2022

Fresh and hardened properties of high strength steel fibrous self-compacted concrete were studied in this investigation. One reference high strength self-compacted concrete mix is used, with five percent (by weight of cement) silica fume and eight percent of the cement replaced by limestone powder. Three steel fibres percentages by volume of concrete are used (0.4, 0.8, and 1.2). The used steel fibres were a shelled Harex type with irregular cross-section, equivalent diameter of 0.9278 mm, and 32 mm long. Super plasticizer was used to improve the workability and flow ability of the mixes. The test results showed that the presence of steel fibres decrease the flow ability, and increase the time of spreading, segregation, and passing ability of the fresh concrete. For the fibres percentages used, the fresh properties were within the recommended specifications for the self-compacted concrete. The test results showed an early strength development rate more than that for plain normal concrete due to the presence of the fine materials. As for normal concrete, the test results showed also that the increase in the splitting strength is more than the increase in the compressive strength due to the presence of the steel fibres. The brittle mode of failure of the plain unreinforced specimens changed to a ductile one due to the presence of the steel fibres.
Proportioning of Lightweight Concrete by the Inclusions of Expanded Polystyrene Beads (EPS) and Foam Agent
Authors: Dawood Eethar Thanon , Hamad Ali Jihad
Published: March 2022

This paper illustrates the performance of lightweight concrete using various amounts of expanded polystyrene beads (EPS) and different amounts of foam agent to produce lightweight concrete. The objective of this paper is to produce lightweight concrete with good workability and strength, by different mix proportion of foam agent (0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1, 1.2 kg/m3) and varying water cement ratio (w/c) depending on the flow. Besides, various proportions using different percentages of EPS in order of volume fractions are used. The flow range used in the study is 110-130%. Each mix proportion is tested for compressive strength, modulus of rupture, density and voids ratio. The results gives acceptable ranges of strength for lightweight concrete produced by the inclusions of EPS beads and foam concrete. Therefore, the lightweight concrete produced in this work can be used for structural applications like multistory building frames, floors, bridges and prestressed or precast elements.