bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Review of Acoustic Parameters of Various Electrolytes
Authors: Thakur Bharti , . Varsha , Kaur Ramanpreet
Published: February 2024

Acoustic parameters are used to describe the behaviour of sound waves in different media. In chemistry, these parameters are used to study the properties of liquids and gases. Some of the acoustic parameters used in chemistry include adiabatic compressibility, free length, molecular interaction parameter, molar compressibility, acoustic impedance, molar volume, available volume, Leonard Jones potential, molar sound velocity, and relative association. These parameters are useful in elucidating ion-solvent interaction. The changes occur in ultrasonic velocity and its related parameters have focused much more upon the structural changes associated with liquid mixtures of weakly and strongly interacting molecules.
This paper gives review of contribution of the prompt investigation of acoustic thermodynamic properties undertaken by many research groups [1]
Acoustical parameters like compressibility, intermolecular free length and acoustic impedance are calculated using density, viscosity, conductometry, ultrasonic velocity, isoentropic compressibility and the results are discussed. The various calculated acoustic parameters are used as analyses in amplification and conductivity.

Keywords: Acoustic parameters, density, viscosity, conductometry, ultrasonic velocity, isoentropic compressibility.
The Effect of Digitalization Corporate Social Responsibility on Financial Performance and Intellectual Capital as a Moderating Variable (Study on Food and Beverage Companies Listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange in 2019-2022)
Authors: Harahap Muhamad Rais , Erwin Keulana , Kesuma Sambas Ade
Published: February 2024

A lower level of financial risk ensures higher CSR involvement. Companies with a high and stable level of profitability will carry out corporate social responsibility voluntarily. This research examines the influence of digital corporate social responsibility on financial performance, with intellectual capital moderating the relationship between digital corporate social responsibility and financial performance.
The method used in this research is simple regression and the Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) testing model on food and beverage companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2019 to 2022.
This research found that the R Square value was quite significant, namely 89.6%, meaning that the dependent variable, financial performance, was influenced by digital social responsibility, amounting to 89.6%. In comparison, the remaining 10.1% was influenced by external variables, and the direction of influence brought by digital corporate social responsibility towards financial performance shows a negative direction. Intellectual capital can slow the negative relationship between digital corporate social responsibility (DCSR) and financial performance. Based on the analysis, this may occur due to the instability of current market conditions; companies must consider social issues that occur while operating digital social corporate responsibility in providing a positive impact on financial performance.

Keywords: digital corporate social responsibility, intellectual capital, financial performance
Concept of Bars-e-Aswad (Plaque Psoriasis) and Its Management in Unani System of Medicine
Authors: Manzoor Faisel
Published: February 2024

Plaque Psoriasis is a natural, genetically determined inflammatory skin disorder that affects 1- 3% of the world's population, the prevalence of psoriasis in adults varies from 0.44 to 2.8%, in India. People of any age may be affected, and men and women are equally affected. The word psoriasis is derived from Greek word ‘psora’ meaning ‘itch’ ‘iasis’ meaning ‘action, condition’. Conventional medical practices have been under use for the past half-century for treating psoriasis, but the incessant nature, reoccurrence of the disease, and lack of safe and effective drugs are on the quest. In Unani medicine, plaque psoriasis is known as Bars-e Aswad and treated according to its established etiology. Unani scholars has emphasized the Usool-e-Ilaj (principle of treatment) such as evacuations of black bile (Istifragh or Tanqiyahe Sauda), use of blood purifier (Tasfeeh-e-Dam), Munzijate Sauda (Melancholic concoctives), Mushilate Sauda (Melancholic purgatives), Tabreed Badan (genesis of ratoobat or fluids in the body), try to restore normal temperament (Tadeele Mizaj), topical application of jali (detergent), murakhi (emollient), murattib and mohallil (anti-inflammatory) advia.
Methodology: Through ancient unani literature and modern journals related to the concept and management of Bars-e-Aswad (plaque psoriasis).
Conclusion: Present review has been studied about concept of Bars-e Aswad (Plaque psoriasis) and its management in unani system of medicine

Keywords: Bars-e Aswad, Plaque psoriasis, Unani medicine.
Den mångetniska äldreomsorgen ur hemtjänstanvändares perspektiv
Authors: Jönson Håkan , Möllergren Glenn
Published: February 2024

Den som använder äldreomsorg möter ofta personal som är utlandsfödd eller har en annan etnicitet än den svenska. Syftet med den här studien var att undersöka äldre hemtjänstanvändares uppfattningar om ”utländsk” personal. Studien baseras på 34 intervjuer med äldre som använder hemtjänst.
Resultaten visade att språkproblem var vanliga, men att den övervägande bilden av personalen var positiv, vilket vi i analysen relaterar till en mer allmänt förekommande sympati och lojalitet som hemtjänstanvändare har gentemot omsorgs­personalen. Personalens härkomst sågs också som en ingång till att skapa en mer personlig kontakt, vilket kan ses som en variant på ett bredare tema om hemtjänst­användarnas betoning av värdet av personliga relationer.
 
Multi-ethnic eldercare – from the perspective of Swedish home care usersThis article explores the experiences of older Swedish home care users regarding staff perceived as ”foreign” and is based on interviews with 34 older care users. The prevalence of staff members with migrant background is significant in Swedish eldercare. The study shows that while negative experiences connected to poor language knowledge exist, users often appreciate foreign-born care workers. Their esteem is linked both to an overall sympathy for care staff regardless of their origin, and to specific traits connected to place of birth, such as opportunities to create personal bonds by engaging in stories related to staff members’ background. Interviewees frequently used disclaimers to emphasize that their critical comments should not be interpreted as intolerance or racism.
Thái độ với nghề nghiệp của sinh viên điều dưỡng Trường Cao đẳng Y tế Hà Đông và một số yếu tố liên quan
Authors: Giang Trịnh Thị , Huyền Dương Thị Thu , Trường Nguyễn Đăng , Trung Trương Quang
Published: February 2024

Nghiên cứu nhằm mô tả thái độ với nghề nghiệp của sinh viên điều dưỡng và phân tích một số yếu tố liên quan đến thái độ với nghề nghiệp. Thiết kế nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang thực hiện trên 241 sinh viên cao đẳng điều dưỡng năm thứ nhất và năm thứ ba tại Trường Cao đẳng Y tế Hà Đông thông qua bộ câu hỏi tự điền. Kết quả cho thấy, 80,1% sinh viên có thái độ tích cực với nghề nghiệp. Có 3 yếu tố liên quan đến thái độ với nghề nghiệp của sinh viên là giới tính (AOR = 3,28, 95%CI: 1,42 - 7,60), kinh nghiệm chăm sóc người bệnh (AOR = 2,63, 95%CI: 1,27 - 5,43), định hướng nghề nghiệp (AOR = 4,64, 95%CI: 2,14 - 10,06). Cần tổ chức định hướng nghề điều dưỡng để nâng cao thái độ tích cực với nghề nghiệp.
Nghiên cứu tình trạng đột biến gen IDH1 trên bệnh nhân u nguyên bào thần kinh đệm
Authors: Hùng Kiều Đình , Dung Đặng Thị Ngọc , Trang Lê Vũ Huyền , Hoa Ngô Diệu , Trang Phạm Thị Hương
Published: February 2024

Đột biến gen IDH1 được coi như một dấu ấn sinh học phân tử, đóng một vai trò quan trọng trong tiên lượng đối với bệnh nhân mắc u nguyên bào thần kinh đệm hiện nay. Thiết kế nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang, hồi cứu được thực hiện trên 129 bệnh nhân u nguyên bào thần kinh đệm được phẫu thuật tại Bệnh viện Hữu nghị Việt Đức và Bệnh viện Đại học Y Hà Nội từ năm 2017 đến năm 2021. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy đột biến gen IDH1 gặp ở 15/129 bệnh nhân (11,6%) và đều là đột biến dị hợp, đột biến điểm dạng G395A (R132H); tình trạng đột biến gen IDH1 và nhóm tuổi (< 65 tuổi và ≥ 65 tuổi) có mối liên quan với thời gian sống thêm toàn bộ của bệnh nhân u nguyên bào thần kinh đệm (p < 0,05).
Tác dụng bảo vệ gan của viên nang Gydenphy trên mô hình gây tổn thương gan cấp bằng paracetamol ở chuột nhắt trắng
Authors: Phú Lê Hồng , Vân Anh Trịnh Thị , Tùng Trần Thanh
Published: February 2024

Nghiên cứu được tiến hành nhằm đánh giá tác dụng bảo vệ gan của viên nang Gydenphy có thành phần gồm quả me rừng, giảo cổ lam và thạch hộc tía trên mô hình chuột nhắt trắng gây tổn thương gan cấp bằng paracetamol. Chuột được cho uống sản phẩm nghiên cứu viên nang Gydenphy liều 576 mg/kg/ngày và liều 1152 mg/kg/ngày hoặc uống thuốc đối chứng silymarin liều 70 mg/kg/ngày hoặc uống nước cất liên tục trong 8 ngày. Đến ngày thứ 8, sau 1 giờ khi uống thuốc thử, tiến hành gây tổn thương tế bào gan bằng paracetamol liều 400 mg/kg. Các chỉ số đánh giá gồm có trọng lượng gan tương đối, hoạt độ AST, ALT trong huyết thanh chuột, hàm lượng malondialdehyd (MDA) và hàm lượng glutathion (GSH) trong dịch đồng thể gan, đồng thời đánh giá vi thể gan chuột. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy Gydenphy cả 2 liều 576 mg/kg/ngày và 1152 mg/kg/ngày đều thể hiện tác dụng bảo vệ gan trên mô hình chuột nhắt trắng gây viêm gan cấp bằng paracetamol.
Đặc điểm lâm sàng, cận lâm sàng của dị tật hậu môn trực tràng loại trung gian ở trẻ em được phẫu thuật đường sau trực tràng cải tiến giữ nguyên cơ thắt
Authors: Kiên Hoàng Hữu , Loan Đinh Thị Mai , Trân Nguyễn Thị Ngọc , Quỳnh Trần Anh
Published: February 2024

Dị tật hậu môn trực tràng có rất nhiều thể loại với các triệu chứng lâm sàng và cận lâm sàng khác nhau. Do đó đề tài này nhằm mô tả một số đặc điểm lâm sàng, cận lâm sàng của dị tật hậu môn trực loại trung gian ở trẻ em được phẫu thuật đường sau trực tràng cải tiến giữ nguyên cơ thắt. Với phương pháp mô tả hồi cứu loạt ca bệnh, thu thập số liệu dựa trên hồ sơ bệnh án với 41 bệnh nhi được chẩn đoán là dị tật hậu môn trực tràng loại trung gian, đã được phẫu thuật bằng đường sau trực tràng cải tiến giữ nguyên cơ thắt. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy tuổi trung bình là 77,4 ngày (từ 9 - 319 ngày). Trẻ sinh đủ tháng chiếm 95,1% và 92,7% trẻ có cân nặng lúc sinh ≥ 2500 gram. Cân nặng trung bình là 4,4kg ( từ 2,4 - 8,0kg), đái phân su là 14,6%, vết tích hậu môn lõm (95,1%), dị tật tim mạch 19,6%, dị tật tiết niệu (2,4%), teo thực quản (2,4%), 01 trường hợp có hội chứng Down. Như vậy, các triệu chứng lâm sàng và cận lâm sàng cung cấp thông tin cần thiết cho phương pháp phẫu thuật.
Kết quả điều trị viêm phổi nhiễm Mycoplasma Pneumoniae mang gen kháng macrolid ở trẻ em
Authors: Phúc Nguyễn Thị Thanh , Tú Trần Thanh , Thuỷ Phùng Thị Bích , Tâm Vũ Thị , Ngọc Phan , Dung Nguyễn Thuỳ , Nga Ngô Thị Phương , Sinh Trần Thị
Published: February 2024

Mycoplasma Pneumoniae (MP) là căn nguyên vi khuẩn gây viêm phổi cộng đồng thường gặp ở trẻ em trên 5 tuổi. Macrolid là kháng sinh điều trị đầu tay. Tỷ lệ viêm phổi do vi khuẩn MP mang gen kháng macrolid ngày càng cao. Chưa có nghiên cứu nào tại Việt Nam về tỷ lệ mắc và kết quả điều trị viêm phổi nhiễm MP mang gen kháng macrolid ở trẻ em. Nghiên cứu này nhằm mục tiêu “Đánh giá kết quả điều trị viêm phổi nhiễm MP mang gen kháng macrolid ở trẻ em”. Phương pháp nghiên cứu là mô tả tiến cứu trên nhóm bệnh nhân viêm phổi nhiễm MP trong thời gian từ tháng 7/2021 - tháng 6/2023 tại Bệnh viện Nhi Trung ương. Với kết quả cho thấy tỷ lệ viêm phổi nhiễm MP mang gen kháng macrolid chiếm 69,9%, thời gian nằm viện trung bình là 7,5 ± 3,1 ngày, trong đó 76,4% bệnh nhân nhiễm MP mang gen kháng macrolid có đáp ứng điều trị với macrolid trên lâm sàng. Như vậy, viêm phổi nhiễm MP mang gen kháng macrolid ở trẻ em chiếm tỷ lệ lớn và đa số còn đáp ứng với macrolid trên lâm sàng.
Surgical tactics and prognostic factors in spinal cord injuries without radiological signs
Authors: Berdiev R. N. , Najibullo S.
Published: February 2024

Aim. To study the outcomes of surgical interventions using the anterior cervical approach in spinal cord injuries.

Material and Methods. This study examined 86 patients with SCIWORA (Spinal Cord Injury Without Radiographic Abnormality) who were hospitalized from June 2018 to March 2021. Based on treatment methods, patients were divided into two groups: a control group (n=38) and a primary group (n=48). In the control group, patients received conservative treatment. In the primary group, patients underwent anterolateral total laminectomy with decompression, internal fixation, and spinal fusion using a bone graft.

Results and Discussion. The JOA (Japanese Orthopedic Association) score in the primary group was 14.98±2.75 six months post-operation, compared to 12.16±2.54 in the control group (p<0.05). The improvement coefficient of the JOA index in the postoperative period was higher in the primary group than in the control group (p<0.05). Postoperative health status, physiological function, and role physical condition scores in the primary group were 23.18±1.09, 22.75±1.54, and 22.64±1.46 respectively, significantly higher than in the control group, which scored 20.94±1.65, 20.26±1.78, and 19.56±1.82 respectively (p<0.05).

Conclusion. Performing anterolateral total laminectomy with decompression, internal fixation and spinal fusion using a bone graft in patients with SCIWORA contributes to a more effective restoration of the function of the cervical spinal cord and improves the prognosis and quality of life. Independent prognostic factors for patients include: type of cervical spinal cord injury according to the ASIA classification; MRI findings, the extent of cervical spinal cord injury; time from the moment of injury to the start of treatment.
Evaluation of the effectiveness of comprehensive treatment of combined pulpalperiodontal lesions in patients with concomitant somatic pathology
Authors: Imomova F. Z. , Karimov S. M. , Ashurov G. G.
Published: February 2024

Aim: The study aimed to improve the treatment outcomes of combined pulpal-periodontal lesions in patients with various multisystem disorders.

Material and Methods: The study included 150 patients with associated lesions of the intracanal-periradicular complex and various multisystem disorders. The age of the patients ranged from 20 to over 50 years. The patients were grouped based on the method used for endo-periapical therapeutic and preventive intervention. The first (main) group of somatic patients (n=50) received Hyaludent №4 and a calcium hydroxide preparation for prolonged endo-periapical effect over a month, coupled with macrophage reprogramming procedures using autoplasm.

Results and Discussion: In the somatic patients of the main group, by the end of the year from the start of the endoperiapical treatment and after 24 months, the visual-instrumental examination indicator of the intracanal and periradicular status was zero. In the first control group of patients, the total indicator of the visual-instrumental examination of the endo-periapical state after the first month was 17.1% less than that of the second group, and after 6 months, it was 10.2% less. In the second control group of patients, the minimum value of the visual-instrumental examination of the intracanal-periradicular status was noted one year from the beginning of the pulpal-periodontal treatment.

Conclusion: The maximum effectiveness of endo-periapical treatment was achieved in the main group of patients with intrasystem pathology, where the efficacy of endo-periapical treatment was nearly 90.0%.
Efficiency of modern methods of examination of benign breast diseases in women
Authors: Niyazova S. J.
Published: February 2024

Aim. To determine the diagnostic effectiveness of modern methods of examination in patients with benign breast neoplasms.

Material and methods. The results of the examination of 290 patients with benign breast neoplasms hospitalized in the gynecological department of the “Research Institute of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology of the Republic of Tajikistan” from 2015 to 2022, were analyzed.

Results and Discussion. The article evaluates modern methods of examination of the pathology of the mammary glands in women. Ultrasound examination, elastography, as well as elastography in combination with color Doppler mapping – are non-invasive, effective and safe methods, applicable across all age groups. Mammography, widely recommended by many authors for the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant neoplasms, has, however, age restrictions and should be used in combination with ultrasound. The study of the tumor marker CA-15-3 has an important laboratory and diagnostic value for clarifying pathology.

Conclusion. Thus, the study shows the need to use a differentiated diagnostic algorithm and an integrated approach in the management of patients with benign diseases of the mammary glands against the background of inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs and benign ovarian neoplasms.
Selection and testing of promising cassava varieties KM568, KM539, KM537 in Phu Yen province
Authors:   Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Phu Yen Province, Phu Yen Plant Protection and Cultivation Sub-Department, Phu Yen, Vietnam, Nguyen Mai T. T. , Hoang Long , Hoang Kim ,   Faculty of Agronomy, Nong Lam University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Nguyen Doan N. Q. ,   Faculty of Economics, Phu Yen University, Phu Yen, Vietnam
Published: February 2024

Researching and breeding cassava varieties with high starch yield, resistance to major pests and diseases, and suitability to the production conditions of Phu Yen province and ecological regions is important and urgent. The objectives of this study were to select and create cassava varieties with high starch yield (at least 10% higher than controls KM419 and KM94), resistance to major pests and diseases, grade 1 - 2 disease scores for cassava mosaic disease (CMD), and cassava witches broom disease (CWBD). The research method was used according to Vietnam Cassava Program and International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) standards for technological process of hybrid cassava selection and breeding. The results showed that three promising cassava varieties KM568, KM539, and KM537 were identified. KM568, a hybrid of KM440 x (KM419 x KM539), yielded 54 tons/ha of fresh tubers with a starch content of 28.4% at harvest after 10 months of planting. KM539, a C39* variety, was developed from the original C39 variety from CIAT and yielded 45.9 tons/ha of fresh tubers with a starch content of 27.9%. KM537, a hybrid of (KM419 x KM539) x KM440, yielded 51.3 tons/ha of fresh tubers with a starch content of 28.5%. These three cassava varieties were resistant to CMD level 1.5 and CWBD level 1. KM568, KM539, and KM537 had 8 - 14 tubers/root, 7 - 12 tubers/root, and 7 - 12 tubers/root, respectively. Also, they all achieved the ideal new plant type shape, white root flesh, straight and compact plants, erect stems, short internodes, and less branching. Additionally, the plant height of KM568, KM539, and KM537 was 2.3 - 2.7 m, 2.7 - 3.0 m, and 2.5 - 2.9 m respectively.
MR-SFAMA-Q: A MAC Protocol based on Q-Learning for Underwater Acoustic Sensor Networks
Authors: Wei-Kai Sun Wei-Kai Sun , Wei-Kai Sun Xiao-Mei Wang , Xiao-Mei Wang Bin Wang , Bin Wang Jia-Sen Zhang , Jia-Sen Zhang Hai-Yang Du
Published: February 2024

In recent years, with the rapid development of science and technology, many new technologies have made people’s exploration of the ocean deeper and deeper, and due to the requirements of national defense and marine development, the underwater acoustic sensor network (UASN) has been paid more and more attention. Nevertheless, the underwater acoustic channel has the properties of considerable propagation delay, limited bandwidth, and unstable network topology. In order to improve the performance of the medium access control (MAC) protocol in UASN, we propose a new MAC protocol based on the Slotted-FAMA of Multiple Reception (MR-SFAMA) protocol. The protocol uses the Q-Learning algorithm to optimize the multi-receiver handshake mechanism. The current state is judged according to the received node request, and the Q-table is established. Through the multi-round interaction between the node and the environment, the Q-table is continuously updated to obtain the optimal strategy and determine the optimal data transmission scheduling scheme. The reward function is set according to the total back-off time and frame error rate, which can reduce the packet loss rate during network data transmission while reducing the delay. In addition, the matching asynchronous operation and uniform random back-off algorithm are used to solve the problem of long channel idle time and low channel utilization. This new protocol can be well applied to unstable network topology. The simulation results show that the protocol performs better than Slotted-FAMA and MR-SFAMA regarding delay and normalized throughput.

 
A Novel Deep Neural Network for Facial Beauty Improvement
Authors: Xiao-Xiao Ge Xiao-Xiao Ge , Xiao-Xiao Ge Wen-Feng Wang , Wen-Feng Wang Lalit Mohan Patnaik
Published: February 2024

This study delves into how to combine deep learning and fuzzy logic reasoning to evaluate facial aesthetics and provide targeted makeup recommendations. To further optimize the prediction results, we adopted the BLS method to correct the prediction residuals generated by ResNet-50. Specifically, the predicted appearance score can be expressed as score = p + δ, where p is the predicted result and δ represents the predicted residual of the system. After determining the beauty rating, we further studied four different makeup combinations (x1, x2, x3, x4). Moreover, we introduced fuzzy logic reasoning, defined fuzzy sets and fuzzy relationships, and established membership matrices for each makeup combination. The results of these fuzzy logical reasoning allow us to set a value range of m, n for each makeup method. Based on these reasoning results, we have come up with makeup recommendations for different facial aesthetics. Performance our system with the data collected from internet (accuracy of the calculation = 93.26%), from one volunteer (accuracy of the calculation = 98.14%) and from the both with different makeup skills (accuracy of the calculation = 95.63%) demonstrated that the visual sensing problem is feasible and will be a novel direction for the related engineering applications.

 
Small Object Detection in Remote Sensing Based on Contextual Information and Attention
Authors: Hua-Ping Zhou Hua-Ping Zhou , Hua-Ping Zhou Jie Zhang , Jie Zhang Ke-Lei Sun , Ke-Lei Sun Qi-Fen Wen , Qi-Fen Wen Qi Zhao , Qi Zhao Ying-Jie Guo
Published: February 2024

Many small objects, for instance vehicles and small ships, are encountered in remotely sensed images. However, small object detection has been a challenging task in remote sensing because of the problem that small objects are easily missed and influenced by the background. To address this challenge, we propose a detection method based on contextual information and attention, divided into two main parts. Firstly, for purpose of further improve the backbone network features to derive more contextual information, a multi-branch feature enhancement module is constructed to fuse multiple sensory field features to improve the ability of the backbone network to extract feature information; secondly, a new effective channel attention mechanism is proposed to reduce problems such as information confusion caused by the feature fusion process, thus reducing the influence of the background. Compared with other methods, it effectively improves the detection of small object among remote sensing images.

 
Study and Analysis of Tillage Systems on Energy Consumption for Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.) Production
Authors: P. Kenea Chali , A. Debele Zewdu , P. Kolhe Kishor , T. Teklu Simie
Published: February 2024

Unidentified types of tillage systems used for different tillage activities, expose workers to various unanticipated energy consumption and costs. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of conventional tillage (CT), minimum tillage (MT), and No-tillage (NT) systems on energy consumption for faba bean production. The field experiments were carried out for two years from 2021-2022 at Kulumsa Agricultural Research Center (KARC), and for data analysis, SPSS statistical software was used. The experimental field was designed by using Randomized Complete Block Design method, with three treatments and three replications. The treatments consisted of Conventional Tillage (tillage with mouldboard plow and seed planting), Minimum Tillage (minimum soil disturbance with a cultivator and seed planting), and No-Tillage (direct seed planting). Input energy parameters; like Biological Energy (BE), Chemical Energy (ChE), and Field Operation Energy (FoE) were calculated for each tillage system. B.E had reported higher energy in MT (217.99 GJ/ha and FOE also had higher in CT (25.1(GJ/ha). Grain yield output in 2021 and 2022 was (409.9kg/ha) and (567.3kg/ha) respectively.The straw yield was 390.1kg/ha in 2021 and 506.8kg/ ha in 2022, respectively. The results of Energy indices for CT, MT, and NT systems were obtained. In this regard, the CT system had a higher net energy gain (17823.28J/ha), Energy use efficiency (40.82), and Energy Profitability (39.04) respectively, than the NT systems. Minimum tillage also had a higher energy in energy Productivity of 22.53MJ/ha than No tillage (21.69MJ/ha). Lastly, higher Specific energy was observed in NT (0.048) than in CT (0.045). The lowest human labor of 90.92 hrs/ha, and field consumption of 31.03litres/ha, was observed for no tillage system. And highest grain yields of 5565.5 Kg/ha, and Net energy gained of 17823.28 GJ/ha were noted for conventional tillage system at KARC Kulumsa village, Ethiopia .
Avifauna of Confined Area of Tarapur Atomic Power Station (T.A.P.S.) Colony, Boisar, Palghar District, M.S., India
Authors: Keni S.J. , Kini P.H.
Published: February 2024

Birds are very sensitive to environmental changes and used as a bio –indicator. The present study was conducted at confined area of T.A.P.S colony of Boisar from January 2016 to December 2020. During this study period 39 species of birds were recorded which were spread in 10 orders, 26 family and 4 subfamilies. It was found that order Passeriformes was dominating having 12 families with 4 sub family and 19 bird species. Followed by Ciconiformes, Coraciiformes, Choriformes and Columbiformes with 5, 4 and 3 species respectively. This confined area provide the sustainable urban micro-ecosystem. This study will open the new strategy for conservation in the new urban set up.
Impact of Paddy Varietal Demonstrations in Adoption, Knowledge Gain and Economic Perspective of Tiruvallur District, T.N., India
Authors: R. Manimekalai  , P. Yogameenakshi  , V.A. Vijayashanthi  , C. Tamilselvi  , S. Arul Prasad  , G. Sathish
Published: February 2024

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tiruvallur has been instrumental in conducting frontline demonstrations on high yielding, pest and disease resistant, submergence and salinity tolerant paddy varieties like CO 51, TKM 13, CR 1009 Sub 1 and TRY 3 in order to improve the existing yield level, net returns and also to address the specific environment related issues faced by the farmers. The KVK, Tiruvallur and the Department of Agriculture conducted varietal demonstrations and extension activities resulting in the adoption of CO 51 across 11,580 ha (25.7% of short-duration paddy area) and TKM 13 across 8,915 ha (17.29% of mediumduration paddy area). CO 51 provided an additional income of Rs. 24,935/ha over ADT 43, with a cost saving of Rs. 5,510/ha. While TKM 13 yielded Rs. 25,330/ha more than BPT 5204, with a cost saving of Rs. 8,600/ha. Economic impact realized by way of cultivating CO 51 in an area of 11580 ha and TKM 13 in 8915 ha is 28.87 and 22.58 crores respectively. The introduction of CR 1009 Sub 1 in coastal area has helped farmers realize additional income of Rs.24150/ha over the check variety BPT 5204 and cost saving of Rs.5650/ ha with economic gain of Rs. 72.45 lakhs in 300ha. The introduction of TRY 3 variety has gained popularity among the coastal farmers and cultivated in about 215 ha and earned an economic gain of Rs. 7,33,150 to the farmers apart from addressing problems due to salinity like poor establishment and grain sterility. Cost saving of Rs. 3700/ha and additional net income of Rs.3410 over the check variety BPT 5204 has also been realized. This study clearly indicates the higher economic gains attained by the farmers. The area spread of the popular varieties shows an increasing trend and more area coverage is expected in the coming years. The knowledge gain by the farmers of various blocks of Tiruvallur had significantly improved after intervention where 82-86 per cent farmers had more than 50% knowledge about the high yielding varieties.
Comparative Study of Molluscan Diversity of Kelve and Shirgaon Beach, Palghar, Maharashtra (India)
Authors: George J.  , Vazurkar N.  , Gite V.A.  , Jadhav T.S.  , Dhangada P.
Published: February 2024

Coastal ecosystems, encompassing various habitats such as mangroves, coral reefs, beaches, cliffs, lagoons, and estuaries, are vital for the diversity of life. Mollusks, belonging to the phylum Mollusca in the animal kingdom, play a significant role in coastal ecosystems. They serve as important members of the food chain and exhibit remarkable ecological adaptations to various habitats. This research aims to investigate the diversity of mollusks at Kelwa and Shirgaon beaches in Palghar district, Maharashtra. The study will reveal the molluscan diversity at these specific locations, providing insights into their biological classification through systematic arrangement and accompanying shell photographs.
Diversity of Insects in Apti (Khurd) Village of Vikramgad Tehsil, Palghar, M.S., India
Authors: Kudu H.P. , Vanmali H.S. , Chaudhary S.P.
Published: February 2024

The field survey was conducted at Apti (Khurd) village located in Vikramgad Tehsil of Palghar District in Maharashtra, India. The study area was divided into five zones: Residential Zone, Agriculture Zone, Streamside Zone, Industrial Zone and Forest Zone. A total of 73 species of insects were sampled which belong to 13 Orders under 39 Families. Sampled insects were distributed on basis of orders, families, zones and habitats. Fastly growing Industrial zone and human anthropogenic activities can badly affect insect diversity and ultimately environment. Invertebrates are more sensitive and quickly affected by changes in the environment than any other taxa. Thus, a strong understanding of insect responses to human activity will be useful to evaluate functional consequences of human disturbance on ecosystems. This attempt will be useful to make aware the authorities specially town planners about rich heritage of this area and to plan scientifically and sustainably.
Antibacterial activity of crude dried leaf extracts of some plants from various locations of Palghar, M.S., India
Authors: M Gharat Shilpa , N. Mehta Ishhwari
Published: February 2024

Many plants contain constituents that exhibit antibacterial activity. Tribes in Palghar district still depend on medicinal plants available nearby in the region and most of them are used for first aid remedies, to treat cough, cold, fever, headache, wounds and some simple ailments.The present study aimed to check the antibacterial activity of these plants found at various locations in Palghar district of Maharashtra. The study was carried out using the crude extracts of dried leaves, these plants are used as medicines by the folk tribes of Palghar. The medicinal plants used in study were Abrus precatorius, Adhatoda vasica, Calotropis gigantea, Crotalaria retusa, Jatropha gossypifolia, and Vitex negundo. The antibacterial activity of methanolic, ethanolic and Aqueous dried leaf extracts of these plants were tested on the laboratory cultures of the pathogenic organisms namely Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa using Agar diffusion method. From the study carried out, except for Calotropis gigantea and Jatropha gossypifolia all plant leaf extracts were observed to have some antimicrobial activity against at least one reference bacterial strain. It was observed that methanolic and ethanolic dried leaves extracts of the plants used in the study were found to be more effective against the reference strains, as compared to the aqueous extract.
Impact of SARS-CoV-2 variants on modulating COVID-19 case and death curves in Brazil
Authors: Silva Líllian Oliveira Pereira da , Junior Sidney Fernandes Sales , Alves Emanuele Amorim , Nogueira Joseli Maria da Rocha
Published: February 2024

Even though it shares a high genetic similarity to its predecessor, SARS-CoV-2 is more easily transmitted, mainly through aerosols, contact with infected individuals, and contaminated surfaces. Coronaviruses show a high rate of mutations per infectious unit produced, resulting in the emergence of different variants and lineages, potentially having a much greater severity than the original strain. The present study observed an increase in the average number of cases between 2020 and 2021, followed by a reduction in cases in 2022 compared to 2021, which may have been caused by the increase in the vaccination rate between 2021 and 2022. There was a strong anti-vaccine movement, affecting the population's vaccination schedule and interfering in the association between cases, deaths, and vaccine doses, stimulating the selection of strains capable of reducing the effectiveness of the vaccines distributed. There are limitations regarding underreporting, however, it can be concluded that the vaccination schedule stipulated by the Ministry of Health of Brazil effectively controlled the pandemic in Brazil, while the variants are directly related to the modulation of the disease curves.
Renal papillary carcinoma in a Shih-tzu bitch: case report
Authors: Flávia Mesquita Silva Isamim , de Paula Moreira Priscila , Oliveira Gomes Rafaela , Linhares Sampaio Renato , Gabellini Leonel Alves Endrigo , Rodrigues Rosado Isabel , Supranzetti de Rezende Rodrigo
Published: February 2024

Em animais domésticos, a ocorrência de tumores renais primários é uma condição rara. Esses tumores são categorizados com base em sua origem, sendo epitelial, embrionária ou mesenquimal, e seu padrão histológico, como papilar, tubular ou sólido. Os sinais clínicos são inespecíficos, tornando o diagnóstico desafiador e muitas vezes confundido com outras doenças. O diagnóstico definitivo é obtido por meio do exame histopatológico, e a abordagem preferencial para neoplasias unilaterais é a nefrectomia. O objetivo deste estudo é relatar um caso específico de uma cadela da raça Shih-Tzu, com nove anos de idade, que, diante de suspeitas clínicas, foi submetida a uma tomografia, revelando uma massa corticomedular no polo cranial do rim direito. Optou-se pela nefrectomia total, e o exame histopatológico confirmou o diagnóstico de carcinoma papilífero renal. Concluímos que esta patologia, pouco comum em animais domésticos, frequentemente é diagnosticada tardiamente, já em estágios metastáticos, impactando negativamente no prognóstico, tratamento e sobrevida do animal.
Evaluation of AI Models to Update Cybersecurity Curriculum
Authors: Ubah Chizoba , Zaleppa Paige , Taylor Blair , Kaza Siddharth
Published: February 2024

This study explores the performance of several Large Language Models (LLMs) across different facets of Cybersecurity Modules. Using prompt engineering, this work evaluates publicly available LLMs for their ability to assess the suitability of secure coding topics based on learning outcomes, categorize these topics following OWASP standards, and generate up-to-date examples for curriculum use. The findings would highlight the transformative role that LLMs would play for future advancements in Cybersecurity education.
Leveraging Gamification and Game-based Learning in Cybersecurity Education
Authors: Williams Lowri , Anthi Eirini , Cherdantseva Yulia , Javed Amir
Published: February 2024

This paper investigates the use of gamification and game-based learning in the field of cybersecurity education. Due to their technical complexity and lack of coherence, traditional pedagogical methods, such as lectures, may fail to engage and inspire students, especially those from non-cyber backgrounds. To address this issue, we devised two distinct cybersecurity frameworks/games based on traditional Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions; an open-ended CTF event and a story-based CTF. Such games have demonstrated potential across multiple disciplines, including computer science, physics, mathematics, and engineering, as well as across multiple levels of study including undergraduate and postgraduate students. The positive feedback and significant increase in the interest to pursue a postgraduate course in cybersecurity, especially among non-cybersecurity students, attest to the success of this gamification strategy. As such, this paper provides valuable insights for enhancing the attractiveness and efficacy of cybersecurity education, thereby encouraging a broader spectrum of non-technical and non-cybersecurity students to pursue this crucial field.
Vai trò của rong biển đối với sự phát triển nuôi trồng thủy sản bền vững
Authors: Mai Như Thủy
Published: February 2024

Rong biển (macroalgae) gồm có 3 ngành: ngành rong Đỏ (Rhodophyta), ngành rong Lục (Chlorophyta) và ngành rong Nâu (Ochrophyta) với hơn 6.000 loài đã được xác định. Chúng đóng vai trò quan trọng trong hệ sinh thái biển, là mắt xích đầu tiên trong chuỗi thức ăn ở biển. Rong biển cung cấp thức ăn và nơi trú ẩn cho nhiều loài động vật thủy sản. Các nghiên cứu sâu hơn cho thấy rong biển có thể sử dụng chất thải, đặc biệt là chất thải từ các hệ thống nuôi trồng thủy sản làm nguồn dinh dưỡng để tăng sinh khối. Ngoài ra, rong biển còn là nguồn thức ăn quan trọng cho một số đối tượng thủy sản nuôi. Bài viết này đề cập đến vai trò quan trọng của rong biển đối với sự phát triển nuôi trồng thủy sản bền vững.

Từ khóa: rong biển, phát triển bền vững, lọc sinh học, nuôi trồng thủy sản
Ảnh hưởng của mật độ, khẩu phần ăn đến tỷ lệ sống và tăng trưởng của cá nhụ - Eleutheronema rhadinum nuôi thuần dưỡng
Authors: Tạ Thị Bình  , Nguyễn Đình Vinh  , Trần Thị Kim Ngân
Published: February 2024

Cá nhụ - Eleutheronema rhadinum khối lượng trung bình 214,84±0,05 g, có nguồn gốc đánh bắt ngoài tự nhiên, được tiến hành các thí nghiệm nhằm xác định mật độ nuôi và khẩu phần ăn phù hợp cho cá nhụ trong điều kiện nuôi nhốt. Các thí nghiệm được tiến hành tại khu Nuôi trồng thủy sản của Hợp tác xã Hải Minh – Hà Tĩnh. Kết quả thí nghiệm cho thấy, nuôi cá ở mật độ từ 1-1,5con/m² có tốc độ tăng trưởng nhanh, đạt từ 4,61-4,75 g/ngày; và tỷ lệ sống cao, đạt từ 83,00 -84,67%, và sai khác có ý nghĩa so với cá nuôi ở mật độ 2 con/m² (P<0,05). Trong khi đó, cho cá ăn với khẩu phần 5-7% BW/ngày cho tốc độ tăng trưởng nhanh dao động từ 4,23 - 4,52 g/ngày sai khác có ý nghĩa so với cá cho ăn khẩu phần 3% BW/ngày (P<0,05, nhưng khác nhau không có ý nghĩa về tỷ lệ sống của cá giữa các nghiệm thức (P>0,05). Như vậy, nuôi cá với mật độ từ 1-1,5con/m² và cho ăn với khẩu phần 5-7% BW/ngày có thể được sử dụng để nuôi cá nhụ trong điều kiện nuôi nhốt.

Từ khóa: Eleutheronema rhadinum, tăng trưởng, tỷ lệ sống, mật độ, khẩu phần ăn
Sử dụng chủng Bacillus amyloliquefaciens AGWT 13-031 ở quy mô sản xuất cá tra giống
Authors: Lê Lưu Phương Hạnh  , Lê Văn Hậu  , Ngô Huỳnh Phương Thảo  , Bùi Nguyễn Chí Hiếu  , Huỳnh Tấn Phát  , Nguyễn Quốc Bình
Published: February 2024

Cá tra là một trong những mặt hàng xuất khẩu chủ lực của ngành nuôi trồng thủy sản Việt Nam. Hiện nay, việc ứng dụng vi sinh vật có lợi để kiểm soát sự phát triển của các vi khuẩn gây bệnh, tăng đề kháng của cá và xử lý môi trường là một trong những biện pháp phòng bệnh đang được quan tâm. Nghiên cứu đã ghi nhận hiệu quả sử dụng của chủng Bacillus amyloliquefaciens AGWT 13-031 ở quy mô sản xuất cá tra giống khi xử lý trực tiếp vào môi trường nuôi. Chất lượng cá tra và nước ao được cải thiện. Sau 40 ngày nuôi, tỷ lệ sống của cá ở nghiệm thức thử nghiệm là 28,8%, kích cỡ cá 160 con/kg. Trong khi ở ao đối chứng là 7,2%, kích cỡ cá 150 con/kg. Trọng lượng và kích thước trung bình của cá thử nghiệm lần lượt là 1,45±0,52g và 53,27±7,1mm, tăng 12,40% và 5,55% so với nhóm đối chứng (1,29±1,18g; 50,53±11,16mm). Môi trường nước ao phù hợp cho động vật phù du sinh trưởng và phát triển, đảm bảo nguồn thức ăn tự nhiên cho cá tra sử dụng. Trong suốt quá trình ương, hộ nuôi hầu như không sử dụng thêm chế phẩm sinh học bên ngoài để cải thiện chất lượng nước.

Từ khóa: Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, cá tra, probiotic trong thủy sản
Sử dụng bột dế, bột ấu trùng ruồi đen thay thế một phần bột cá trong thức ăn viên của cá rô phi đỏ (Oreochromis sp.)
Authors: Huỳnh Thị Diễm Khanh  , Trịnh Thị Lan
Published: February 2024

Đề tài đánh giá ảnh hưởng của việc bổ sung bột dế, bột ấu trùng ruồi đen lên tốc độ sinh trưởng của cá rô phi đỏ (Oreochromis sp.) được bố trí trên 9 bể composite theo kiểu hoàn toàn ngẫu nhiên với 3 nghiệm thức và 3 lần lặp lại. Mỗi bể có thể tích 500 L và mật độ 20 con/ bể, cỡ cá trung bình 46,23g /con. Ba nghiệm thức bao gồm nghiệm thức đối chứng sử dụng hoàn toàn bột cá (chiếm 36,9% viên thức ăn), nghiệm thức sử dụng 20% bột dế và 20% bột ấu trùng ruồi đen thay thế bột cá trong công thức thức ăn. Kết quả cho thấy tốc độ sinh trưởng (DWG và SGRw) của cá rô phi đỏ ở các nghiệm thức có sự khác biệt nhưng không có ý nghĩa về mặt thống kê (P>0,05), cụ thể ở NT đối chứng đạt (0,69 g/ngày và 1,11 %/ngày) NT thức ăn sử dụng 20% bột ấu trùng ruồi đen đạt (0,64 g/ngày và 1,08 %/ngày) và NT thức ăn sử dụng 20% bột dế thay thế bột cá đạt (0,52g/ngày và 0,91 %/ngày). FCR và TLS ở NT thức ăn sử dụng 20% bột ấu trùng ruồi đen (1,68; 98,33%), NT thức ăn sử dụng 20% bột dế thay thế bột cá (2,05; 100%) và NT đối chứng là (1,73; 98,33%). Như vậy, thức ăn được thay thế 20% bột đế và bột ấu trùng ruồi đen không ảnh hưởng đến tốc độ sinh trưởng của cá rô phi đỏ.

Từ khóa: Tốc độ sinh trưởng, cá rô phi đỏ, bột dế, bột ấu trùng ruồi đen, bột cá.
Particularities in Urinary Tract Management before Pediatric Renal Transplantation in Small Children
Authors: Ascar Priscila Cardoso Braz , Leão Jovelino Quintino de Souza , Carvalho Maria Fernanda Camargo de , Nogueira Paulo Cesar Koch
Published: February 2024

The number of renal transplants in small children (infants or under 15 kg) has risen amid improved prenatal diagnosis, earlier referral to specialized centers, and advances in care of kidney failure patients. Most of these patients have congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract, which need correcting prior to transplantation. In order to meet this challenge, the presence of a pediatric urologist working together with an experienced multidisciplinary team is paramount. This study provides a narrative review compiling details on the urological management of the urinary tract of low-weight patients with chronic kidney disease and congenital anomalies of kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) referred for renal transplantation (RT). Objectives: Conduct a narrative review about urologic correction in small children before RT. Methods: Articles published in English language over a 20-year period were reviewed. The keywords considered for the research and article selection were pediatric RT or pediatric kidney transplantation and children or small children or small infants or young children or young infants and urinary tract reconstruction and CAKUT. Some articles that are reference to elucidate the urological aspects of the review were also included.
Does the Cancellation Victory Foreign Nationals in Local Democracy: Evidence from United Kingdom
Authors: Siboy Ahmad , Bastomi Ahmad
Published: February 2024

The main requirement to become a regional head candidate is to be an Indonesian citizen. In the 2020 Pilkada, it was found that a foreign citizen won the Regional Head Election. This certainly raises a legal dilemma or polemic regarding the inauguration process. Whether the person concerned can be inaugurated as regional head or canceled. The formulation of the problem raised in this research is about the legal implications of the victory of foreigners in the Regional Head Election and the legal construction of the cancellation of the inauguration. This research is normative juridical research with a concept approach, legislation approach, and case approach. The results of the study found four things that resulted from the victory of foreigners in the Regional Head Election. Namely, the weakness of the regulation, the negligence of the organizers, the validity period of the dispute resolution of the limited nomination requirements, and the confusion to advance or continue at the inauguration stage. The choice of legal construction as a solution that can be taken is to cancel the inauguration of foreign election winners. The cancelation process can go through the judicial process through the mechanism of disputing the results in the Constitutional Court. Cancellation of the inauguration can also be done by the executive body through a decision from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Formaldehyde did not prevent the growth of microorganisms in the brains of a human anatomy laboratory
Authors: Bueno Cleuber Rodrigo de Souza , Sessilio Claudia , Daré Leticia Rossi , Dias Daniel Ventura , Pereira Mizael , Buchaim Daniela Vieira , Reis Carlos Henrique Bertoni , Rosa Junior Geraldo Marco , Buchaim Rogerio Leone
Published: February 2024

The conservation of cadaverous parts of human beings in formaldehyde is classically used through an aqueous solution of formaldehyde, reported in the literature as having the best action against microorganisms. However, studies have shown that some microorganisms have potential for resistance to formaldehyde, such as some fungi and bacteria, which are able to colonize man and animals, causing various infectious conditions and pathologies. In order to verify the possible growth of these microorganisms in human anatomy pieces preserved in formaldehyde, from the anatomy laboratory of a private Faculty in Bauru (São Paulo, Brazil), samples were collected through superficial scraping in the parts of the central nervous system (brain). After collection, an analysis of the growth of fungi and bacteria was carried out. It was found in the brain samples studied that 10% formaldehyde was not able to totally prevent the growth of microorganisms, fungi and bacteria, but it guarantees the non-growth of microorganisms in large quantities.