bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGARUH PEMAHAMAN PEMBINAAN KELUARGA KRISTEN TERHADAP KEBAHAGIAAN KELUARGA DI GEREJA BETHEL INDONESIA TABGHA BATAM CENTER - BATAM
Authors: Pasaribu George Rudi Hartono , Tambunan Duma , Nugroho Andreas Eko
Published: November 2023

This study aims to determine how much influence Christian Family Development has on family happiness at Bethel Indonesia Tabgha Batam Center Church. By using quantitative methods with a research sample of 120 respondents who have attended Christian pre-marital and post-marital coaching. Data collection techniques by giving questionnaires to respondents, followed by data analysis. The test results show: 1) level (X) is in the high category at significance < 0.05, in the range 218.60 - 223.31 high class, 2) level (Y) is in the high category, at significance < 0.05 , in the range of 115.79 – 119.56, 3) The results of the regression test (X) have a coefficient of 16.389 > 1.987, then Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. Both variables have a significance value < 0.025 (two sides). Thus, the results of the t test show a positive and significant effect of the variable (X), on (Y), 4) the results of the analysis of determination R Square obtained a number of 0.753 or (75.3%), this indicates that the percentage contribution of the influence of family development (X ) to family happiness (Y) is 75.3%. while the remaining 24.7% is influenced by other variables, it can be concluded that the influence of family development has a high effect on family happiness.
STRATEGI PEMURIDAN DI FAMILY CARE YANG EFEKTIF UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KUANTITAS JEMAAT DAN IMPLEMETASINYA DI GEREJA BETHEL INDONESIA TABGHA SEKUPANG
Authors: Pane Pranada , Tampubolon Samuel , Sianturi Delismawati
Published: November 2023

Discipleship is a task that must be carried out by the church. Discipleship has an understanding as a pattern of discipling or teaching and being discipled again to become similar to Christ, this pattern forms a chain that cannot be broken. Family Care is an appropriate and lively place where the discipleship process takes place and produces productive and effective students in shepherding God's people entrusted to a local church. Discipleship in Family Care is discipleship based on the word of God and aims to mature spiritually and make people worthy of God. And in carrying out discipleship it is very important to use a strategy. Strategies in discipleship in Family Care will make discipleship more effective and make it easier to achieve the goals or objectives to be achieved. The presence of Family Care members at the Sunday service has greatly impacted the growth in the quantity of congregations at the main service and also at the services of the Bethel Indonesia Tabgha Sekupang Church. Family Care as the spearhead of soul harvesting plays a very important role in increasing the quantity of congregations at Bethel Indonesia Tabgha Sekupang Church.
Detection of Pesticides in Food by CDs Blue Luminescent Material with the Help of Fluorescence Quenching Study
Authors: Dave Pranav , Dutta Gaurav
Published: November 2023

Environmental contamination has modified the approach to life of the folks in many ways all round the world. Food science suggests that the science of food which has food elements, their behaviour underneath completely different environmental conditions, method of harvest, milling, exposure to heat, cold, acid, alkalis etc. Today, the sphere of food science has progressed from basic physical, chemical and biological reactions that turn up throughout process to the fields of biotechnology, food engineering, packaging and its result on the patron. Luminescence and visual radiation phenomena have really fascinating ideas in technology. Light-weight materials have really various and distinctive properties, that are a magnet for various scientists to do and do the analysis throughout this field to implement in numerous sectors. Once the invention year in analysis of carbon dots in 2004, the study of carbon dots unreal, together with whole completely different fluorescent properties of carbon dots. It’s varied and valuable properties like water solubility, stable fluorescent property, exceptional photostability, high sensitivity with low toxicity, which can be apply in varied disciplines of research areas. This text explains the transient introduction of varied toxic materials and their effects. It explains the transient introduction and history of food science together with nutrition and digestions of food. It conjointly describes the various properties of food. The article is additionally mentioning the detection of various hazardous/poisonous materials by CDs with inherent literature survey. This text represents the transient introduction of pesticides and basic info of visible light extinction study. Through that, the venturesome material will be simply detected in varied food beverages.
Effect of Static Atomic Charges on Small Elemental Clusters: Evidence from Boron
Authors: Chkhartishvili Levan
Published: November 2023

Study examines the effect of static atomic charges on small elemental clusters relative stability. For this purpose equilibrium bonds length and specific (per atom) binding energy of all-boron neutral, anionic and cationic planar clusters Bn containing n ≤ 15 atoms are calculated in the frames of phenomenological diatomic molecular model imagining the cluster as a construction of pair interatomic chemical bonds. In elemental clusters, which are finite structures of chemically identical but differently coordinated atoms, static charges of atoms are assumed to be proportional to their coordination numbers. Most symmetric clusters have revealed the non-monotonic dependencies of B-B length and specific binding energy on n, which seem to be related with differences in their structures. Obtained results provoke reconsidering the usual assumption that the equilibrium isomer of a cluster corresponds to its highest symmetry even at the significant static electrical charges localized on atomic sites.
Pacuan Kuda Dalam Perspektif Ekonomi Sebagai Tradisi dan Budaya Lokal Masyarakat Bima
Authors: Bakar Abu
Published: November 2023

Kalaki-Panda Kecamatan Palibelo Kabupaten Bima merupakan tempat keramat, mistik dan ajang adu nyali sekaligus adu gensi bagi pemilik dan pencinta kuda pacu, mengetahui dampak budaya dari tradisi pacuan kuda dalam meningkatkan ekonomi dan hubungan sosial masyarakat Bima.

Sejarah mencatat munculnya budaya pacuan kuda di Kabupaten Bima (Dana Mbojo) bermula pada saat zaman kolonial Belanda, sampai saat ini masih dipertahankan oleh masyarakat Kabupaten Bima Kabupaten Dompu dan Bima Kota.Perbedaan Pacuan Kuda dan Pacoa Jara pada zaman kolonial Belanda dengan sekarang terletak pada  peraturan permainan, pada saat itu peraturan  tidak terlalu diperhatikan dan hampir tidak ada, bagi siapa yang mempunyai kuda yang besar dan siap untuk diadu kecepatannya itulah yang tampil, dan arenanya pun di tanah lapang yang tidak dibuatkan arena khusus, sedangkan sekarang peraturan yang cukup ketat sesuai dengan standar operasioanal procedure (SOP) dari Komisi Perlindungan anak Indonesia ( KPAI ) dan Pordsai, mulai dari  atribut yang digunakan oleh kuda-kuda pacu dan para joki sudah memperhatikan keselamatan, terutama untuk para juki cilik berdasarkan standar kelas kuda yang telah diatur secara ketat, aturan kelas berdasarkan umur dan ukuran kuda, usia joki dan kuda  pacu telah di atur sedemikian rupa. Sehingga dengan aharapan insiden terhadap juki cilik terminimalkan.

 Dampak Tradisi pacuan kuda dalam mempererat hubungan sosial masyarakat di Kalaki Desa Panda Kecamatan Palibelo Kabupaten Bima yaitu sebagai ajang  silaturahmi,  persaudaraan,  mengandung  makna  filosofi  yang  tinggi  bagi  derajat kedudukan sosial seseorang di tengah masyarakat Bima, simbol keberanian, kehormatan dan kewibawaan, serta  upaya  untuk  melestarikan  budaya  Pacuan Kuda (pacoa jara), sebagai salah satu budaya leluhur Dana Mbojo dan juga mengembangkan  pariwisata  sebagai  event pariwisata unggulan, ekonomi bisnis dan peternakan, hiburan dan pesta rakyat di daeraah Bima teap terlestarikan.
PENYELESAIAN NUSYUZ DALAM KESETARAAN GENDER PERSPEKTIF TEORI MUBADALAH
Authors: Badaruddin Muhammad
Published: November 2023

Abstrak

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan bagaimana penyelesaian nusyuz dalam kesetaraan gender perspektif teori mubadalah. Isu Kesetaraan Gender saat ini sedang trend, bahkan menjadi topik kekinian yang diangkat oleh para tokoh-tokoh penggiat gender, salah satunya tentang nusyuz. Nusyuz istri sudah biasa kita dengar, karna menurut hukun islam dan kompilasi hukum islam  hanya istri yang melakukan nusyuz, lalu kemudian tatkala bebrbicara tentang gender hal yang tidak biasa kita dengar terkait nusyuz yang dilakukan oleh suami. isu-isu seperti ini tatkala dikaitkan dengan wacana islam, sangat menarik untuk dikaji. Dari pengamatan peneliti di masyarakat setempat, konstruksi sosial dan budaya yang didukung dengan teori nurture yang dimana teori nurture ini adalah adanya perbedaan kaum laki-laki dan perempuan yang diistilahkan dengan dikotomi ruang publik dan domestik.

 

 Adanya istilah dikotomi publik dan domestik yang dikuatkan dengan teori hukum islam dan kompilasi hukum islam mengakibatkan mindset berfikir masyarakat bahwa suani lebih berperan dan berjasa daripada istri, sehingga kata nusyuz itu dilekatkan hanya untuk istri. Dalam penelitian inii, peneliti menggunakan jenis peneliitian kualitatif secara deskriptif dengan pendekatan yang bersifat studi literatur (kepustakaan). Hasil penelitian ini bahwa nusyuz dan penyelesaiannya dalam perspektif teori mubȃdalah Bahwa, dengan kesetaraan gender memungkinkan terjadinya nusyuz suami atau istri, dengan konsep menerima taat (Jalbu Al-Mashaliih) dan menolak nusyuz (Dar’u Al-Mafasiid).
The Theologicalism and Fiqhism in Islam A Descriptive Study
Authors: Prayogi Arditya
Published: November 2023

This article aims to describe how schools of thought in Islam, especially theology and jurisprudence, emerged in the long tradition of Islamic history. As a descriptive study, the flow of thought in Islam is actually a process of developing the thoughts of Muslims on the sources of Islamic law which are inevitably understood differently. This article was written using a qualitative descriptive approach using the literature study method. From the results of the discussion it is known that there are various schools of theological thought, including the Khawarij, Murji'ah, Syi'ah, Jabariyah, Qodariyah, Mu'tazilah, and Ahlussunah schools. Whereas fiqh thought includes the Mutakallimin, fuqaha, and Muta'akhirin schools. The emergence of various patterns in the schools of Islamic thought among Muslims is a logical consequence of the process of understanding texts in the sources of Islamic law, namely the Qur'an and Hadith.
PANDANGAN TOKOH AGAMA TERHADAP ADAT MANDI KEMANTIN (PENGANTIN) (Study Kasus Didusun Pringga Sela)
Authors: Zaki Hasani Muh.
Published: November 2023

Artikel ini bertujuan bagaimana menjelaskan adat mandi pengantin, yang mana adat ini sudah jarang sekali diungkit, sehingga menyebabkan generasi ayang akan datang akan kehilangan pengetahuan adat yang sudah menhadi taradisi leluhurrnya. Dalam penelitian ini bahwa mandi pengantin dalah alah satu adat  masyarak Lombok khususnya suku sasak yang pelaksaannya sangat sacral, yang mana pelaksaan mandi pengantin ini tidak sembarang tempat dilakukan dan tidak sembarang orang yang mendampinginya serta alat alat yang digunakanpun sudah disiapakan oleh para pemangku adat atapun pemangku agama, diaantara alat alat yang digunakan dalam mandi pengantin adalah (reragian, kelapa, kunyit, alas sesekan, poposan dan bokor). Adapun perosesnya tidak seperti mandi biasa harus melalui peroses yang sudah ditentukan, yang pandu oleh pemangku agama atau pemangku adat. Sedangkan relasi antara hukum islam dengan adat, sekalipun adat tidak termasuk dalam sumber pengambian hukum islam, namun banyak para pakar(tokoh) hukum islam mengmabilnya sebagai salah satu yang menjadi pembangun dari hukum islam itu sendiri, karena manusia tidak akan bisa hidup tanpa ada budaya yang melekat pada masing masing masyarakat tersebut. Metode yang digunakan dakam penelitian ini adalah analisis deskriptif kualitatif. Dipergunakannya metode ini adalah bertujuan untuk dapatkan pemahaman fenomena secara langsung tentang keberadaan adat  Mandi Pengantin, dengan tahapan tahapan daiantaranya: penentuan lokasi, observasi, pengumpulan data, pengolahan data dan analisis data.
Avicenna's Views on Lifestyle Recommendations for the Elderly: Strategies to Address Age-Related Sarcopenia
Authors: Siahpoosh Marzieh Beygom , BEN SAAD Helmi , Gholibeygi Soheil
Published: November 2023

In this paper, we are writing to delve into Avicenna's perspective on lifestyle recommendations for the elderly, with a specific focus on addressing age-related sarcopenia.  Avicenna, also known as Abu Ali al-Husayn ibn Abd Allah ibn Sina (born August 22, 980; passed away June 22, 1037), was a notable figure in Persian medicine. Avicenna's insights into lifestyle recommendations for the elderly offer valuable guidance for preventing age-related sarcopenia. His emphasis on proper nutrition, physical activity, massage, and stress reduction resonates with current research in the field. Integrating Avicenna's recommendations into geriatric medicine may yield improved outcomes for elderly individuals at risk of sarcopenia.
Divorce Counseling
Authors: Parsakia Kamdin , Darbani Seyed Ali
Published: November 2023

The following is a summary of a book about divorce counseling. Although divorce rates have increased from 1990 to the present day, there has been a significant decrease in divorce rates for women over 35 years old worldwide. Currently, the average age of marriage for women is 28 and for men is 30, and although couples may be more prepared for married life at a later age, marriage at a younger age is recommended. The probability of divorce is also higher in the first four years of marriage. Unrealistic expectations of the spouses about themselves and their relationship can be one of the main causes of divorce, as well as sexual problems, financial issues, infidelity, substance abuse, physical abuse, and lack of effective communication and harmony in married life. This book attempts to provide useful information on the introduction, prevention, and influential factors of divorce using current sources and articles in this field. The presented topics are also in line with academic syllabuses that can be beneficial for students and professors.
Exploring the challenges and opportunities for learning during the COVID‐19 pandemic: Academics’ and students’ experiences in the clinical technology undergraduate programme in South Africa
Authors: Prakaschandra R , Meyer R , Bhagwan R
Published: November 2023

Background. The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant influence on all spheres of society. This influence was particularly apparent in healthcare and in the training of health professionals within an already resource-constrained country such as South Africa. The purpose of this study was to explore the challenges and opportunities for learning from the point of view of students undertaking the Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) in Clinical Technology programme, which is a specialised and distinctive field, as well as the academics involved in this programme.
Objective. To explore how the clinical training practice component of the undergraduate programme was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods. A qualitative, exploratory research design was used. A non-probability purposive sampling method was selected. Students and academics were recruited and sampled. The first sample comprised 15 students from each of the 17 clinical departments where clinical training was undertaken. The second sample included 4 academics who were involved in teaching and supervising the placement of students at various healthcare institutions. Data were gathered using in-depth, semi-structured interviews on an adapted version of Gibbs’ cycle of reflection. Six questions were presented to each participant, underpinned by the findings from the literature review and modified specifically to the context of this study.
Results. Four broad themes emerged: support for teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic; impact of the pandemic on students’ mental wellbeing; transitioning to the online learning space; and finding opportunities in the time of crisis.
Conclusion. This study highlights the issues of preparedness for crisis situations by higher education institutions, academics and students and underscores the need for curricula to be more responsive to student and societal needs.
Pour une sémiotique sociale en terrain scolaire : explorer et enrichir les compétences visuelles, émotionnelles et numériques chez les adolescents
Authors: Piot Virginie
Published: November 2023

Omniprésente dans les pratiques communicationnelles des adolescents, l’image est un « objet polyvalent » (Féroc-Dumez, 2019) dont la dimension émotionnelle et éthique notamment est régulièrement soulignée comme un enjeu éducatif primordial. Je transpose en contexte scolaire une méthode en sémiotique sociale (Saemmer, Tréhondart et Coquelin, 2022) favorisant l’introspection idéologique et l’esprit critique en situation d’interprétation de l’image. Une expérimentation auprès de collégiens permet de mettre en lumière les potentialités de la sémiotique sociale comme dispositif pédagogique auprès d’adolescents tant sur le plan de l’acquisition d’outils sémiotiques que d’outils réflexifs. Elle les transforme en « interprètes-impliqués » tout en permettant de traiter certaines questions vives de société, comme les stéréotypes liés au genre ou aux codes en vigueur sur les plateformes numériques.
Tissue-derived exosome proteomics identifies promising diagnostic biomarkers for esophageal cancer
Authors: Rao Dingyu , Lu Hua , Wang Xiongwei , Lai Zhonghong , Zhang Jiali , Tang Zhixian
Published: November 2023

Esophageal cancer (EC) is a fatal digestive disease with a poor prognosis and frequent lymphatic metastases. Nevertheless, reliable biomarkers for EC diagnosis are currently unavailable. Accordingly, we have performed a comparative proteomics analysis on cancer and paracancer tissue-derived exosomes from eight pairs of EC patients using label-free quantification proteomics profiling and have analyzed the differentially expressed proteins through bioinformatics. Furthermore, nano-flow cytometry (NanoFCM) was used to validate the candidate proteins from plasma-derived exosomes in 122 EC patients. Of the 803 differentially expressed proteins discovered in cancer and paracancer tissue-derived exosomes, 686 were up-regulated and 117 were down-regulated. Intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (CD54) was identified as an up-regulated candidate for further investigation, and its high expression in cancer tissues of EC patients was validated using immunohistochemistry, real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR), and western blot analyses. In addition, plasma-derived exosome NanoFCM data from 122 EC patients concurred with our proteomic analysis. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis demonstrated that the AUC, sensitivity, and specificity values for CD54 were 0.702, 66.13%, and 71.31%, respectively, for EC diagnosis. Small interference (si)RNA was employed to silence the CD54 gene in EC cells. A series of assays, including cell counting kit-8, adhesion, wound healing, and Matrigel invasion, were performed to investigate EC viability, adhesive, migratory, and invasive abilities, respectively. The results showed that CD54 promoted EC proliferation, migration, and invasion. Collectively, tissue-derived exosomal proteomics strongly demonstrates that CD54 is a promising biomarker for EC diagnosis and a key molecule for EC development.
SUMOylation of Bonus, the Drosophila homolog of Transcription Intermediary Factor 1, safeguards germline identity by recruiting repressive chromatin complexes to silence tissue-specific genes
Authors: Godneeva Baira , Ninova Maria , Fejes Tóth Katalin , Aravin Alexei A.
Published: November 2023

The conserved family of Transcription Intermediary Factors (TIF1) proteins consists of key transcriptional regulators that control transcription of target genes by modulating chromatin state. Unlike mammals that have four TIF1 members,
Drosophila
only encodes one member of the family, Bonus. Bonus has been implicated in embryonic development and organogenesis and shown to regulate several signaling pathways, however, its targets and mechanism of action remained poorly understood. We found that knockdown of Bonus in early oogenesis results in severe defects in ovarian development and in ectopic expression of genes that are normally repressed in the germline, demonstrating its essential function in the ovary. Recruitment of Bonus to chromatin leads to silencing associated with accumulation of the repressive H3K9me3 mark. We show that Bonus associates with the histone methyltransferase SetDB1 and the chromatin remodeler NuRD and depletion of either component releases Bonus-induced repression. We further established that Bonus is SUMOylated at a single site at its N-terminus that is conserved among insects and this modification is indispensable for Bonus’s repressive activity. SUMOylation influences Bonus’s subnuclear localization, its association with chromatin and interaction with SetDB1. Finally, we showed that Bonus SUMOylation is mediated by the SUMO E3-ligase Su(var)2-10, revealing that although SUMOylation of TIF1 proteins is conserved between insects and mammals, both the mechanism and specific site of modification is different in the two taxa. Together, our work identified Bonus as a regulator of tissue-specific gene expression and revealed the importance of SUMOylation as a regulator of complex formation in the context of transcriptional repression.
Causal role of the angular gyrus in insight-driven memory reconfiguration
Authors: Grob Anna-Maria , Heinbockel Hendrik , Milivojevic Branka , Doeller Christian , Schwabe Lars
Published: November 2023

Maintaining an accurate model of the world relies on our ability to update memory representations in light of new information. Previous research on the integration of new information into memory mainly focused on the hippocampus. Here, we hypothesized that the angular gyrus, known to be involved in episodic memory and imagination, plays a pivotal role in the insight-driven reconfiguration of memory representations. To test this hypothesis, participants received continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS) inhibiting the left angular gyrus or sham stimulation before gaining insight into the relationship between previously separate life-like animated events in a narrative-insight task. During this task, participants also underwent EEG recording and their memory for linked and non-linked events was assessed shortly thereafter. Our results show that cTBS to the angular gyrus decreased memory for the linking events and reduced the memory advantage for linked relative to non-linked events. At the neural level, cTBS-induced angular gyrus inhibition reduced centro-temporal coupling with frontal regions and abolished insight-induced neural representational changes for events linked via imagination, indicating impaired memory reconfiguration. Further, the cTBS group showed representational changes for non-linked events that resembled the patterns observed in the sham group for the linked events, suggesting failed pruning of the narrative in memory. Together, our findings demonstrate a causal role of the left angular gyrus in insight-related memory reconfigurations.
Recognition and cleavage of human tRNA methyltransferase TRMT1 by the SARS-CoV-2 main protease
Authors: D'Oliviera Angel , Dai Xuhang , Mottaghinia Saba , Olson Sophie , Geissler Evan P , Etienne Lucie , Zhang Yingkai , Mugridge Jeffrey S
Published: November 2023

The SARS-CoV-2 main protease (Mpro or Nsp5) is critical for production of viral proteins during infection and, like many viral proteases, also targets host proteins to subvert their cellular functions. Here, we show that the human tRNA methyltransferase TRMT1 is recognized and cleaved by SARS-CoV-2 Mpro. TRMT1 installs the N2,N2-dimethylguanosine (m2,2G) modification on mammalian tRNAs, which promotes cellular protein synthesis and redox homeostasis. We find that Mpro can cleave endogenous TRMT1 in human cell lysate, resulting in removal of the TRMT1 zinc finger domain. Evolutionary analysis shows the TRMT1 cleavage site is highly conserved in mammals, except in Muroidea, where TRMT1 is likely resistant to cleavage. TRMT1 proteolysis results in reduced tRNA binding and elimination of tRNA methyltransferase activity. We also determined the structure of an Mpro-TRMT1 peptide complex that shows how TRMT1 engages the Mpro active site in an uncommon substrate binding conformation. Finally, enzymology and molecular dynamics simulations indicate that kinetic discrimination occurs during a later step of Mpro-mediated proteolysis following substrate binding. Together, these data provide new insights into substrate recognition by SARS-CoV-2 Mpro that could help guide future antiviral therapeutic development and show how proteolysis of TRMT1 during SARS-CoV-2 infection impairs both TRMT1 tRNA binding and tRNA modification activity to disrupt host translation and potentially impact COVID-19 pathogenesis or phenotypes.
Determining Minnesota bee species’ distributions and phenologies with the help of participatory science
Authors: Satyshur Colleen D. , Evans Elaine C. , Forsberg Britt M. , Evans Thea A. , Blair Robert
Published: November 2023

The Minnesota Bee Atlas project contributed new information about bee distributions, phenologies, and community structure by mobilizing participatory science volunteers to document bees statewide. Volunteers submitted iNaturalist (©2016 California Academy of Sciences) photograph observations, monitored nest-traps for tunnel-nesting bees, and conducted roadside observational bumble bee surveys. By pairing research scientists and participatory science volunteers, we overcame geographic and temporal challenges to document the presence, phenologies, and abundances of species. Minnesota Bee Atlas project observations included new state records for Megachile inimica, Megachile frugalis, Megachile sculpturalis, Osmia georgica, Stelis permaculata, and Bombus nevadensis, nesting phenology for 17 species, a new documentation of bivoltinism for Megachile relativa in Minnesota, and over 500 observations of the endangered species Bombus affinis. We also expanded known ranges for 16 bee species compared with specimens available from the University of Minnesota (UMN) Insect Collection. Surveys with standardized effort across the state found ecological province associations for six tunnel-nesting species and lower bumble bee abundance in the Prairie Parkland ecological province than the Laurentian Mixed Forest or Eastern Broadleaf Forest ecological provinces, indicating potential benefit of a focus on bumble bee habitat management in the Prairie Parkland. Landcover analysis found associations for four tunnel-nesting species, as well as a possible association of B. affinis with developed areas. These data can inform management decisions affecting pollinator conservation and recovery of endangered species. By engaging over 2,500 project volunteers and other iNaturalist users, we also promoted conservation action for pollinators through our educational programs and interactions.
The Case for Uniform Commodity Taxation: A Tax Reform Approach
Authors:   Queen’s University, Canada, Boadway Robin , Cuff Katherine ,   McMaster University, Canada
Published: November 2023

Generalizing the tax reform approach of Laroque (2005), Kaplow (2006) and Hellwig (2009), we show that for any arbitrary income tax system differential commodity taxation can be Pareto-dominated by a uniform rate with a suitably reformed income tax. Under particular preference specifications, we derive the explicit income tax reforms required in an representative-agent economy and when there is linear progressive, piecewise linear and nonlinear income taxation. Optimal uniform commodity results of Sandmo (1974), Atkinson and Stiglitz (1976) and Deaton (1979) apply with involuntary unemployment and when individuals differ in preferences for leisure and make extensive labour supply decisions.
Assessing the Present Status and Future Strategies of Custom Hiring of Agricultural Machinery in Paddy Farm in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India
Authors: Shyam Kiran Kumar , Gauraha A. K. , Chandrakar M. R.
Published: November 2023

The study aims to examine the present status and future strategies of custom hiring of agricultural machinery in paddy farms in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh, India. Eighty farmers were selected randomly from Pendra and Marwahi block of Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh state. The study concluded that on an average land holding size was 3.15 hectares and average family size was observed 4.6 at the sampled farms. About 75 percent of the farmers used machines for cultivation of paddy crop. Out of which this 76.66 percent farmers hired machinery. About 64.28 percent of tractor owner were large farmers and only 37.71 percent tractor owners belonged to small and medium size categories. The total cost of cultivation of paddy was found to be Rs. 35301.00, Rs.33804.28, Rs.34756.71 and Rs.31559.88 per hectare at traditional method, machinery method (broadcasting), machinery method (transplanting) and line sowing method respectively. Productivity of paddy in transplanting method using machine was higher (45 quintal per hectare) followed by line sowing (43 quintals per hectare). Input-output ratio in line sowing method was 1:2.07, which was higher as compared to other methods of cultivation. Lack of availability of machinery in time was major constraints accounting 41.25 percent of the selected farmers. The state government should develop the Agro-Service centres on cooperative management basis at panchayat level for such services and take steps like fixing the custom hiring rates, reducing fuel costs and creating more awareness about custom hiring of farm machinery. This would particularly be beneficial to the small farmers to cut down their cost of production, enhance productivity and increase their net farm incomes.
Perception Level of Farm Women towards Entrepreneurial Development in Tumkuru and Chikkaballapura Districts of Karnataka, India
Authors: Yankanchi Geetha M. , Geetha K. , Ravindra Usha , Jiragal Imrankhan , Rani R. Latha
Published: November 2023

Women entrepreneurs are the business owners participating in economic activity to empower themselves economically and enhance their status in the society. The perception of the farm women in entrepreneurial development is equally important in addition to availability of number of initiatives and resources to promote and develop women’s entrepreneurship. Hence to assess the perception of the farm women, a study was conducted in Tumkuru and Chikkaballapura districts of Karnataka state during the year 2021-2022. The results revealed that the mean score for the perception statement “I am not the decision maker in the family” ranked first (2.98) about self, in Tumkuru district Where as “higher education is required to start an enterprise” (2.95) in Chikkaballapura district. Under, perception about family and family members “If startup fails there will be huge loss and it will affect my family” stands first rank (2.72) in Tumkuru and “I will not be able to spend quality time with my children if I start enterprise” (2.69) in Chikkaballapura district. Perception about people indicated “People may feel jealous of my startup venture” stood first with a mean score of 2.84 and 3.05 in Tumkuru and Chikkaballapura respectively. “I am uncertain about the returns from my enterprise” stood first (3.14 and 3.07) in Tumkuru and Chikkaballapura district respectively regarding enterprise. However, perception about financial institutions indicated “Banks may require collateral security to give loan” was the first priority (3.11 and 3.09) in Tumkuru and Chikkaballapura district. Dimension wise perception indicated low preference for family and family members, about people and enterprise (54.20%, 47.80% and 36.60%) respectively in Tumkuru where as in Chikkaballapura it was 33.80, 49.20 and 38.00 per cent respectively. Overall perception of farm women regarding entrepreneurial development was found to be good in Tumkuru (38.40%) where as in Chikkaballapura it was in better category (38.80).
Seasonal Variation in Physicochemical Properties of Water in Onitsha Metropolis, Southeastern, Nigeria
Authors: Okolo C. M.  , Onuorah I. D.  , Madu F. M.
Published: November 2023

The study area is a metropolitan city with major markets and industries in the heart of Anambra State, Nigeria. A total of thirty (30) samples was collected over two seasons and were analysed for various physicochemical parameters. The result was used to evaluate the seasonal variation in the various water parameters. The results show that there were no significant seasonal variations in the concentration values of pH, EC, NO3, CO3, SO4, Pb and TDS. However, seasonal variations were observed in the concentrations of Mg, Ca, Cl, Mn, Hg, Na, Cd. Cu, Ni and Ag. The concentrations of the physical parameters, the major cations and anions and some of the heavy metals were within the permissible limit of the WHO standard. Furthermore, the concentrations for turbidity, mercury and cadmium in some of the water samples were above the permissible limits in both seasons. The water quality index (WQI) categorized the samples as good, poor, very poor and unfit for consumption while heavy metal pollution index (HPI) classified the water as poor to very poor. The WQI and HPI are season dependent and these ratings indicated that the water sources are heavily contaminated, and should be properly treated before drinking.
Topological Indices of Antibiotic Drugs used in Pneumonia Treatment with their QSPR Analysis and M-polynomial
Authors: Nagarajan S. , Kayalvizhi G.
Published: November 2023

Chemical graph theory is the mathematical modeling of molecules. It is a branch of graph theory that studies all of the efects of connection in a chemical network. Pneumonia is an infection of one or both of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Antibiotic drugs such as Azithromycin, Amoxicillin, Ciprofloxacin, Erythromycin, Clarithromycin, Clindamycin, Levofloxacin, Sulfamethoxazole, Metronidazole, Moxifloxacin, Tetracycline, Cefotaxime are used to treat pneumonia. In this paper, various degree based topological indices of these drugs are calculated and different types of regression models predicting the physicochemical properties of these drugs in terms of proposed indices are obtained and analyzed. Furthermore, we calculate the M-polynomial of these drugs.
A Comparative Study of the Anti-Candidal Activity of Four Medicinal Plants Used in Côte d'Ivoire
Authors: Yapo Y. C. V.  , Kra A. K. M.  , Konan G. K. N. A.  , Kple T. K. M.  , Money Y. U.  , Kouame C. C.  , Bolou G. E. K.  , N’guessan J. D.  , Djaman A. J.
Published: November 2023

Some plants groups are used by traditional practitioners to treat infectious diseases. The ongoing development of antibiotic resistance continues to have a lasting impact on public health. This study aimed to assess the potential activity of the medicinal plants found in Ivorian soil. Spectrometric measurements was employed in addition to the moss test, revealed the presence of sterols and polyterpenes, polyphenolic compounds, saponins, quinones, alkaloids, and tannins in the extracts of the four plants studied. The use of the double dilution method in tilted tubes revealed the Anti-candida potential of the plant extracts. Results revealed showed that the hydroethanolic extract of  T. mantaly produced the lowest MFC (3.125 mg/mL) and IC50 (0.3 mg/mL) values. It was followed by Z. gilletii (MFC = 3.125 mg/mL; IC50 = 0.62 mg/mL) and T. catappa (MFC = 3.125 mg/mL; IC50 = 0.68 mg/mL). No significant inhibition was observed with the extracts of A. occidentale. This study contributes to the valorization of medicinal plants and the floral heritage of Côte d'Ivoire.
Carbon Sequestration Potential of Different Provenance of Pongamia pinnata in Central India
Authors: Soni Rohit , Bagare Vijay , Kushwaha N. K. , Anad Anjali , Maravi Indulata , Lavishkar Ajay , Dhaka Anshu
Published: November 2023

Pongamia pinnata is commonly known as Karanja is a moderate sized evergreen tree and bark is smooth, gray and thin. Studying about this particular provenance is valuable in various aspects particularly estimating the carbon sequestration potential and extraction of biodiesel from the seed of this tree to be an input for the climate change mitigation activities taking place in India and in the world at large, since climate change is the worldwide issue.It was observed from the result during the 10th year of plantation (2015) different provenances showed the significant influence on the above ground biomass, Significantly maximum above ground biomass (138 kg ha-1) was recorded in provenance T13 (Nagod road, Satna), whereas minimum (410 kg ha-1) was recorded in T21 (Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Seoni).Different provenances observed significant among themselves for carbon sequestration potential at age of ten year old . Significantly maximum carbon sequestration potential (3.39 tons/ha) was recorded in provenance T13 (Nagod road, Satna), whereas minimum carbon sequestration potential (0.97 tons/ha) was recorded in T21 (KVK, Seoni). Carbon sequestration through above mentioned provenances have potential to play important role in ameliorating global environment problems such as atmospheric accumulation of greenhouse gases (GHGs) and climate change. Therefore plantation of such superior provenance should be implemented and measures should be taken to protected the sink of carbon and mitigate the greenhouse effect through carbon storage.
Pollution Induced-stress on Biodiversity and Restoration Strategy for India’s Heavily Contaminated Bharalu River
Authors: Dey Amlan Kumar , Kalita Unmilan , Hazarika Arup Kumar
Published: November 2023

The Bharalu River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra originating in the Khasi Hills, has transformed into one of India's most polluted rivers due to indiscriminate waste disposal. Serving as the natural drainage for Guwahati city, it carries sewage and waste from various sources, including markets, hotels, restaurants, and households. The river's biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) far exceeds permissible limits, resulting in an obnoxious stench and posing a health hazard. Once a source of potable water and abundant aquatic life, Bharalu's severe pollution now threatens a catastrophic disaster. This paper investigates the river's floral and faunal biodiversity and its pollution status, aiming to outline a framework for its restoration. The study highlights the urgent need for rehabilitation measures to save this urban river from environmental degradation and public health risks.
Determination of the Availability and Variation of Surface Downwelling Shortwave Radiation in Saudi Arabia Using EUMETSAT Satellite Imagery
Authors: Anwar Mohammad Ibna , Farhan Khatib Zada , Anwar Aiyesha , Saba
Published: November 2023

Solar energy is expected to be a viable alternative sustainable energy source in the near future due to diminishing fossil fuel resources and escalating changes in the climate. Surface Downwelling Shortwave (SDS) radiation is an important component for the characterization of energy deposition of the earth’s surface. The monthly means of SDS radiation for Saudi Arabia were extracted from EUMETSAT (SARAH-2.1 climate data record) between 1983 and 2022. The country experienced the lowest level (188 ± 40 W m-2) of SDS radiation in the winter season with a range of 67-271 W m-2. The summer season in Saudi Arabia has the highest level of radiation with a mean value of 304± 27 W m-2, which is 1.62 times the mean of the winter season. The region experienced the highest (10.6 W m-2/10y) and lowest (-10.80 W m-2/10y) levels of a statistically significant upward and downward trend in SDS radiation during the spring and summer seasons respectively in the first decade of the 21st century (2001-2010). During the spring season, there was an upward trend in the availability of SDS radiation across the region, with a magnitude of 3.8 W m-2/10y with a 99% confidence level. In contrast, there was a downward trend in SDS radiation in the summer with a magnitude of 1.0 W m-2/10y with a 90% confidence level followed by the autumn season when the trend was lowest (-0.45 W m-2/10y) and statistically non-significant.
Participation of Head Reach and Tail-end Farmers and their Relation between Profile Characteristics in Water Users’ Associations in Tungabhadra Command Area of Koppal District of Karnataka, India
Authors: Bhatthad Rakesh , Raghuprasad K. P.  , Ganesamoorthi S.  , Parashivamurthy  , Patil S. S.
Published: November 2023

The present study conducted during Kharif 2020 investigates the participation of head reach and tail-end farmers within Water Users' Associations (WUAs) in the Tungabhadra Command Area of Koppal district. The study aims to understand and compare the engagement levels of farmers situated at different positions within the irrigation system. Using an ex-post facto research design, data was collected from 120 farmers across twelve WUAs in Gangavathi and Karatagi taluks. Statistical analysis revealed distinctive patterns in the participation of head reach and tail-end farmers within these associations. The findings suggest that head reach farmers, benefiting from assured water access, exhibited moderate to poor levels of participation in WUAs. Contrarily, tail-end farmers, often facing water scarcity issues, demonstrated better engagement levels, effectively managing available water resources through diverse agricultural practices. Moreover, an in-depth analysis explored the relationship between profile characteristics and farmers' participation in WUAs. Variables such as social participation, economic and achievement motivations, extension contacts, and management orientations significantly influenced farmers' involvement in water management activities. Therefore, the findings emphasize the need for training programs and interactive sessions between farmers, WUA officials, and authorities to enhance effective water resource utilization. Further, understanding the varying levels of participation based on geographical advantage or disadvantage can help tailor strategies to improve equitable water distribution and management within these associations.
Standardization of Nutrient Requirement for Enhancing Yield and Quality in Grape (Vitis vinifera L.) Var. Red Globe
Authors: Kavitha C. , Shamini M.
Published: November 2023

Grape is one of the important fruit crops grown for its refreshing and nutritious berries. Adequate nutrition is very important for grape cultivation as it directly reflects in the yield and quality of the crop. A field experiment was conducted in the College orchard, TNAU, Coimbatore to standardize the nutrient requirement for the grape variety Red Globe. The experiment consisted of thirteen treatments with varying levels of N (100, 150, 200 g/vine) and K (150, 300, 450, 600 g/ vine) without altering P levels and was laid out in randomized block design with three replications.  The results revealed that application of 30 kg FYM + 100:150:150 g NPK/vine (T2) improved the yield/vine (17.25 and 15.51 kg) by increasing the number of bunches per vine (23.00 and 20.13) with optimal bunch weight (750.0 and 770.3 g) in summer and winter season crops respectively. However, the application of 30 kg FYM + 150:150:450 g NPK/vine (T9) improved the quality parameters viz., total soluble solids (17.84 and 17.59 °Brix), reducing sugars (15.65% and 15.55%) and total sugars (17.22% and 17.76%) along with a decrease in acidity (0.48 and 0.49%).
Evaluation of Optimum Fertigation Level for Improving Yield and Quality Attributes of Mango cv. Pant Sinduri
Authors: Devi Pooja , Raturi Purnita , Paul Amandeep , Naik E. K. , Prusty Reena
Published: November 2023

Improving fertilization management for greater productivity is critical to address the issues of deteriorating soil health conditions due to overuse use of fertilizers and lower fertilizer use efficiency. Fertigation is a technique that combines irrigation and fertilization, allowing for the precise and controlled application of fertilizers through irrigation systems while conserving resources like water and fertilizer. The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of drip fertigation on yield and quality attributes of mango cv. Pant Sinduri. The experiment was conducted at Horticulture Research Centre, Patharchatta, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand between 2017 and 2018. The experiment was organized in a randomized block design involving four replications and incorporated six treatments encompassing drip fertigation at 100, 80, 60, 40, and 20 percent recommended fertilizer dose and a control (wherein no fertilizers were applied). The outcome of experimentation revealed that treatment T1 (fertigation with 100% recommended dose) recorded maximum fruit set (16.59%), fruit retention (2.87%), and minimal fruit drop (97.26%), subsequently leading to the highest fruit number (418) and yield (89.08 kg/tree) under this treatment. Similarly, fruit physical parameters as well as biochemical parameters were found highest under this treatment i.e., treatment T1. However, these parameters were statistically at par with treatment T2, i.e., fertigation with 80% recommended dose. On the other hand, significantly minimum values for these parameters were observed in the control. Therefore, it was concluded that drip fertigation at 80% recommended dose of fertilizers is economically advantageous for mango cv. Pant Sinduri.
Expiration of State Licensure Waivers and Out-of-State Telemedicine Relationships
Authors: Bressman Eric , Werner Rachel M. , Cullen Daniel , Ukert Benjamin , Barsky Benjamin A. , Kowalski Jennifer L. , Mehrotra Ateev
Published: November 2023

This cross-sectional study compares the use of telemedicine in states where COVID-19 pandemic–related licensure waivers expired vs states where waivers continued.