bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Whole genome characteristics of hedgehog coronaviruses from Poland and analysis of the evolution of the Spike protein for its interspecies transmission potential
Authors: Domanska-Blicharz Katarzyna , Lisowska Anna , Opolska Justyna , Ruszkowski Jakub J. , Gogulski Maciej , Pomorska-Mól Małgorzata
Published: September 2024

Background

The hedgehogs have been recently identified as possible reservoir of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus like (MERS-CoV-like). These viruses were classified as a distinct Betacoronavirus erinacei (BCoV-Eri) species within the MerBCoV-Eriirus subgenus. As coronaviruses are known for their ability to jump between different hosts, including humans, this can pose a particular threat to people in direct contact with hedgehogs, such as those working at animal asylums. Our previous studies have shown the presence of BCoV-Eri strains in animals collected in the wildlife rehabilitation centre. This study aimed to investigate the presence of CoV in subsequent hedgehogs collected from the urban area of Poland and their molecular characteristics.

Results

Monitoring for the presence of coronavirus infection in hedgehogs revealed five positive individuals. The presence of BCoV-Eri was found in a total of 20% of animals tested. Our analyses revealed no correlation between CoVs positivity and animal health conditions but a higher probability of such infection in juveniles and females. The whole genome of two Polish Hedgehog coronavirus 1 strains were sequenced and compared with available counterparts from European and Asian countries. Phylogenetic analysis showed that both CoV strains formed common cluster with other similar MerBCoV-Eriirus, but they were also found to be genetically variable and most changes in the S protein were identified. Our analysis revealed that some S protein sites of the Hedgehog coronavirus 1 strains evolved under positive selection pressure and of five such sites, three are in the S1 region while the other two in the S2 region of the Spike.

Conclusions

BCoV-Eri is to some extent prevalent in wildlife asylums in Poland. Given that the S protein of BCoVs-Eri is highly variable and that some sites of this protein evolve under positive selection pressure, these strains could potentially acquire a favourable feature for cross-species transmission. Consequently, the threat to humans working in such asylums is particularly high. Adequate biosecurity safeguards, but also human awareness of such risks, are therefore essential.
Effect of sublingual fast-dissolving piroxicam premedication on postoperative pain experience in mandibular molars with non-vital pulp: a randomized double-blind controlled trial
Authors: Mohamed Asmaa Fathelrahman , El-Asfouri Heba Ahmed , Amin Suzan Abdul Wanees
Published: September 2024

Background

The aim of this trial was to evaluate the effect of a preoperative, single dose sublingual fast-dissolving piroxicam (20 mg) compared to placebo on postoperative pain at rest (POP), on biting (POPB) and on percussion (POPer) after single-visit endodontic treatment of asymptomatic mandibular molars with non-vital pulp.

Methods

Seventy patients randomly received either piroxicam or placebo 1 h before treatment (n = 35). Patients recorded their pain (POP and POPB) level 6 h, 12 h, 24 h, 48 h, 72 h and 7 days postoperatively using an 11-point numerical rating scale; POPer was assessed after 7 days. Resuce-analgesic intake (RAI) and flare-up incidence (FUI) were recorded. Data were statistically analyzed.

Results

Both groups had similar baseline characteristics (P > 0.05). Piroxicam showed less POP intensity and incidence than placebo at 6, 12 and 24 h, less POPB intensity and incidence at all timepoints, less POPer intensity and incidence and less RAI (p > 0.05), but similar FUI (P > 0.05). A significant rise in pain compared to baseline occurred with placebo from 6 to 72 h for POP and to 7 days with POPB (p > 0.05); such rise was not detected with piroxicam. POPB showed higher pain intensity than POP at all time points (p < 0.05). No swelling or adverse effects occured.

Conclusions

A preoperative single dose of sublingual fast-dissolving piroxicam can be effective in reducing spontaneous pain up to 24 h, stimulated pain up to 7 days, and RAI incidence in asymptomatic mandibular molars with non-vital pulp; it can prevent rise in POP and POPB postoperatively. Stimulated postoperative pain can be more severe and longer lasting than spontaneous pain.

Trial registration

Clinicaltrials.gov ID: NCT03998826 (2019).
Eco-Friendly 3D-Printed Concrete Using Steel Slag Aggregate: Buildability, Printability and Mechanical Properties
Authors: Tran Nhi , Van Tran Mien , Tran Phuong , Nguyen An Khanh , Nguyen Cuong Quoc
Published: September 2024

Utilizing steel slag aggregate (SA) as a substitute for river sand in 3D concrete printing (3DCP) has emerged as a new technique as natural resources become increasingly scarce. This study investigates the feasibility of using steel slag (SS) as fine aggregate for 3DCP. Ninety mixtures with varying steel slag aggregate-to-cement ratios (SA/C), water-to-cement ratios (W/C), and silica fume (SF) contents were designed to study the workability and compressive strength of the 3D-printed concrete. Additionally, the actual components were printed to evaluate the printability of these mixtures. The experimental results indicate that it is feasible to fully employ SA in concrete for 3D printing. Mixtures with slump values ranging from 40 to 80 mm and slump flow values varying from 190 to 210 mm are recommended for 3D printing. The optimal mix is determined to have SA/C and W/C ratios of 1.0 and 0.51, respectively, and an SF content of 10% by cement weight. A statistical approach was utilized to construct the prediction models for slump and slump flow. Moreover, to predict the plastic failure of the 3D-printed concrete structure, the modified prediction model with an SA roughness coefficient of 4 was found to fit well with the experimental data. This research provides new insights into using eco-friendly materials for 3D concrete printing.
Antropometria, desempenho físico e modelos preditivos para a força de preensão manual relativa de adolescentes escolares
Authors: Leite Mateus Medeiros , Dutra Maurílio Tiradentes , Abdelmur Samuel Barbosa Mezavila , Olinto Markus Filardi Moura , Silva Alessandro de Oliveira , Santos Tácio , Dantas Renata Aparecida Elias , Gomes Sérgio Adriano
Published: September 2024

Objetivo: propor modelos preditivos para a força de preensão manual relativa (FPMR) em adolescentes escolares, além de comparar medidas antropométricas e testes de desempenho entre os adolescentes, considerando seu índice de massa corporal (IMC). Métodos: foram analisados dados de 100 adolescentes entre 13 e 16 anos de idade, quanto às medidas antropométricas, desempenho físico por meio do teste de impulsão horizontal absoluta e relativa (IHA; IHR) e força de preensão manual. Modelos preditivos foram desenvolvidos considerando as variáveis como estatura, sexo, índice de massa corporal e desempenho físico. Resultados: os adolescentes eutróficos apresentaram FPMR, IHA e IHR significativamente maiores em relação aos adolescentes com sobrepeso/obesidade (P<0,001). Estatura (β=0,305; P<0,001) e IHA (β=0,222; P=0,045) estavam positivamente associadas à FPMR, enquanto sexo feminino (β=-0,311; P=0,001) e IMC (β=-0,277; P=0,004) diminuíram essa medida. Conclusão: adolescentes com sobrepeso/obesidade apresentam maior força absoluta, mas não relativa em relação a adolescentes eutróficos. Estatura, IHA estão positivamente associadas à FPMR, enquanto o sexo feminino e o IMC diminuem essa medida. Esses marcadores são fáceis de usar como medidas de identificar indicadores físicos, funcionais e de saúde em adolescentes.
Dark Side of Personality and Extreme Sports. Case of skydivers
Authors: Próchniak Piotr , Próchniak Agnieszka
Published: September 2024

Aim of the study

The study aimed to identify the personality traits of skydivers from the Dark Side of Personality model.

Subject or material and methods

To identify the Dark Side of Personality traits of 40 Polish skydivers (M age = 26.70, SD = 7.80) and 42 low-risk sport athletes (controls, M age = 25.50, SD = 6.60), several scales were used. These were the Triarchic Psychopathy Measure (TriPM), Impulsive Behavior Scale (UPPS-P), Narcissistic Admiration and Rivalry Questionnaire (NARQ), and Mach-IV Questionnaire.

Results

The skydivers group had a significantly higher mean of Admiration, Boldness, Positive impulsivity and Sensation seeking than the control group. In addition, an exploratory factor analysis was conducted for the scales of the Dark Side of Personality. It revealed four basic factors: Impulsivity, Social Insensitivity, Planning action, and Thrill Seeking.

Discussion

All four factors discriminate between the study groups but the coefficient of discrimination is high for the Impulsivity and Thrill Seeking factors and lower for the other two factors. It means that Impulsivity and Thrill Seeking are probably the most important factors in understanding extreme sports in the context of the Dark Triad of Personality. The search for new and powerful experiences, combined with a lack of control over one’s own behaviour are the main determinants of involvement in extreme sports.

Conclusions

The results obtained suggest that skydivers do not reveal pathological tendencies. Their participation in extreme sports may be an expression of normal personality and temperamental traits that do not interfere with everyday functioning.
The Light vs. Dark Triad and compassion for others: The mediating role of inner harmony among teachers
Authors: Krok Dariusz , Tkaczyk Justyna
Published: September 2024

Aim of the study

Childcare can be categorized as a form of compassionate work, and compassion plays a crucial role in fostering positive relationships between teachers and children. This study aimed at understanding the nature of relationships between the Light and Dark Triads and compassion for others within a mediational context of inner harmony among teachers.

Subject or material and methods

The study was conducted on a group of 261 teachers (87% women and 13% men) working in primary schools (62%), secondary schools (25%), preschools (12%), and universities (1%). Participants completed printed or online questionnaires. The measures consisted of the Light Triad Scale, the Dark Triad Scale, the Compassion Scale for Others, and the Inner Harmony Scale.

Results

The study confirmed all the four hypotheses. The most significant finding revealed that inner harmony mediated the relationship between all the dimensions of both the Light and Dark Triads with compassion for others. The research also demonstrated direct associations between the dimensions of the Light and Dark Triads with compassion for others and inner harmony.

Discussion

Higher levels of the Light Triad are related to increased motivation to establish stable and cooperative interpersonal connections. In addition, inner harmony turns out to be a key aspect of happiness, while experiencing positive emotions by an individual leads to more satisfying, empathy-based, and compassionate relationships with others.

Conclusions

The study indicated that compassion for others is a crucial attribute, particularly in the role of a teacher, which justifies the need for further development of research and concepts within this research group.
Audit of Professional Competence of Automotive Productive Teachers Based on Teacher Competency Standards
Authors: Susatya Edhy , Zuhaery Muhammad , Hastuti Sri , Suratno Eko , Fachri Fandi Faisyal , Dewi Meirisa Isdiana , Sintawati Buni Fitria
Published: September 2024

Professional competence is a technical skill that must be mastered by productive Vocational School teachers. Unfortunately, to date no audit has been carried out. The aim of the research is to audit the level of professional competence of productive teachers in motorbike engineering and business based on teacher competency standards. The audit is focused on the knowledge aspect. The research method is quantitative. The population is productive teachers of motorbike engineering and business with a sample of five vocational schools using probability sampling. Data collection uses instruments. Data analysis uses statistics with the discrepancy evaluation model. Research procedure; problem identification, literature study, field observation, instrument creation, data collection, processing and conclusions. Research result; (1) 96.29% of teachers met the academic qualification requirements and 3.71% did not. Suitability of educational background with teaching obligations; 92.59% were appropriate and 7.41% were not appropriate. 33.33% of teachers are certified educators and 66.67% are not yet certified. (2) the results of teacher competency audits in the form of knowledge passports and training recommendations; 18.52% of less competent teachers are recommended to take basic training, 37.04% of moderately competent teachers are recommended to take intermediate training, 37.04% of competent teachers are recommended to take advanced training, and 7.40% of highly competent teachers are not recommended to take advanced training or professional development. The lowest mean sub-competency score was 2.4 in color maching, while the highest mean score was 3.7 in the battery sub-competency.
Content Analysis of Ocean Literacy as the Basis of Blue Curriculum’s Framework in Vocational Education
Authors: Hardika Mutia , Widiaty Isma , Jubaedah Yoyoh
Published: September 2024

This research aims to analyse the need for Ocean Literacy content indicators to be adapted as the basis of Blue Curriculum's framework in Vocational Education. The Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method was used as the research approach using carefully selected articles from the Sciencedirect database.  The selected articles were those published between 2018 and 2023. The PRISMA method was used to filter out documents that did not fit the inclusion and exclusion criteria outlined in this study. After examining and reviewing the selected articles, it was found that there are several indicators that can be put forward in Ocean Literacy content. These are ocean potentials, ocean strategy and management, ocean activities and their impacts on marine ecosystems, ocean-related tourism and culture, ocean sustainable development, and ocean-related policies. This discovery is expected to be integrated into the educational curriculum in vocational education as one of the strategies in managing various marine potentials for sustainable development.
Phoma herbarum: A Potential Biocontrol Agent Against Weeds, that Promotes Wheat Growth
Authors: Gupta Neha , Shanmugaiah Vellasamy , Roy Baishali , Nighojkar Anand
Published: September 2024

The usage of chemical weedicide adversely affects the soil fertility and environment. Hence, in order to reduce the use of chemical weedicide, current study was aimed to isolate plant pathogenic microorganisms from diseased weeds and evaluate their potential as a bioherbicide in wheat field. Twelve bacterial and thirty-one fungal isolates were screened to determine their bioherbicidal activity against prevalent weeds (Avena fatua, Phalaris minor, and Chenopodium album) by using detached leaf assay and in-vitro seed testing methods. Among the forty-three isolates, two potential isolates were selected for further studies. Potential fungal isolates DGL 8C and DGL 7A with significant bioherbicidal activity were molecularly (ITS sequencing) identified as Phoma herbarum R21 (GenBank ID- ON705696) and K_NESO2 (GenBank ID- ON705704). Phoma herbarum R21 was chosen for further research due to its superior herbicidal effect and positive influence on wheat growth. Effective herbicidal activity (up to 90%) of potential isolate was obtained in pre-germination testing, compared to control. Cell free culture filtrate (CFCF) treatment showed nonspecific inhibition in the germination of weeds and wheat. While, CFCF selectively deteriorated the target weeds in post-germination treatment. Phoma herbarum R21 enhanced the growth of Durum wheat varieties Poshan and Tejas, as it promoted the growth of shoot, root, and fresh weight up to 88% compared to control. Phoma herbarum R21 significantly inhibited the growth of phytopathogenic fungi up to 57%. In this study, Phoma herbarum R21 was identified as a potential bioherbicide against the weeds of wheat along with its growth promoting and antifungal activities.
Effects of Plant Growth Promoting Halotolerant Pseudomonas Aeruginosa JCM 5962 with Hydrocarbon Degradation Ability, Isolated from Sundarbans Mangrove Area in West Bengal, on Abelmoschus esculentus (Okra) Plant Growth
Authors: Saha Biswajit , Sen Aparna
Published: September 2024

Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) play a key role in sustainable agricultural practices leading to increased crop productivity. Moreover, PGPR with ability to diminish abiotic stresses like salinity and hydrocarbon contamination in soil, can be developed into potent biofertilizers with maximum ecological benefits. Sundarbans mangrove region in West Bengal, a natural reservoir of diverse microbiota is an important source of PGPR adapted to high salinity and other abiotic stresses like hydrocarbon contamination due to oil spillage and water transport systems, rendering the soil unsuitable for farming. In the present study, a potent PGPR has been isolated from rhizospheric soil of Matla riverbed in mangrove areas of Sundarbans, with simultaneous nitrogen fixing, phosphate solubilizing and plant hormone like indole acetic acid (IAA) producing properties as well as high salt tolerance and hydrocarbon bioremediation abilities. The strain has been identified as Pseudomonas aeruginosa JCM 5962 (NCBI Accession number MK544832.1) on the basis of 16S rRNA analysis. The isolated Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain showed atmospheric nitrogen fixation (3612 ± 2 mg N/ Kg of soil), highest phosphate solubilization index of 3.0 ± 0.06 and 37.14 µg/mL of IAA production. This potent strain also showed salt tolerance upto 7% in culture broth and an uptake of 18.72% of salt. Highest hydrocarbon degradation was shown by this strain in presence of diesel as the sole carbon source. The isolated Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain showed overall improvement in growth of Abelmoschus esculentus (Okra) plants in pot experiments in different conditions like absence of any abiotic stress, presence of 5% salt stress and presence of 1% diesel contaminant. These results indicate that Pseudomonas aeruginosa JCM 5962 can be developed as a potent biofertilizer to be used in agricultural lands of Sundarbans mangrove regions and other areas which are plagued by high salinity and increasing hydrocarbons, particularly petroleum contamination.
Seed Quality, Chlorophyll and Carotene Content in Brassica Juncea L. Leaves at Two Growth Stages in Response to Rhizospheric Bacteria
Authors: Dube Surya Prakash , Dey Riddha , Devi Seema , Raghuwanshi Richa
Published: September 2024

Leaf pigments play a crucial role in photosynthesis and protection, which drives plant growth. Rhizospheric bacteria playing a pivotal role in promoting plant development, also affects leaf pigmentation. The present study was therefore aimed to assess the influence of plant growth-promoting rhizobacterial (PGPR) treatments on leaf pigments and plant growth at early stages in Brassica juncea (L.). Pot experiments were conducted with selected rhizobacteria for 2 months. Although plant responses varied among the different PGPR inoculants, Pseudomonas azotoformans (JRBHU5) and Pseudomonas gessardii RRBHU-1 (P21) exhibited, notable improvements in germination percentage, seedling vigor index, biomass and leaf variables viz. relative water content (RWC), live fine fuel moisture (LFFM), leaf pigment ratio and leaf dry matter content (LDMC). The pigments found in leaves (β and α carotene, and chlorophyll a and b) of mustard got remarkably increased in JRBHU5 and P21 treatments, analyzed through absorption spectrum analysis. The absorption spectrum of Brassica leaf extracts revealed red-shifts in absorption peak influenced by solvent polarity and growth stages. Fluorescence studies indicated enhanced leaf pigment fluorescence under UV light in JRBHU5, JRBHU6, P21, and JRBHU1 treated plants suggesting an efficient chlorophyll synthesis in the treated plants. PGPR inoculation maintained photosynthetic efficiency, promoting growth and delaying senescence.
Influence of Seaweed Extracts on Growth and Seed Yield in Green Gram (Vigna radiata L.) cv. VBN 2
Authors: Gowrisanker G. , Padmavathi S. , Arunkumar S. , Rajasimhan A. Praveen
Published: September 2024

With the aim to assess the effectiveness of seaweed extracts, specifically Kappaphycus alvarezii and Gracilaria, on seed yield in green gram (Vigna radiata L.) cv. VBN 2. The Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding at Annamalai University's Experimental Farm served as the site for the field trial. The results revealed that seeds soaked with Kappaphycus alvarezii (2.5%) exhibited higher value for the growth attributes, physiological traits, pod characters and seed yield attributes of green gram VBN 2. It also recorded days to first flowering in earlier days. The results of the present investigation suggest that in order to enhance growth and yield characteristics under difficult environmental conditions, green gram seeds should be treated with 2.5% Kappaphycus alvarezii seaweed extract for 12 hours.
Analysis of Pesticide Residue in Fruit Using the QuEChERS Method Coupled With LC-MS/MS Detection
Authors: Patel Nirali G. , Dhale D. A. , Rathod Mayuri C.
Published: September 2024

Identifying pesticide residues in fruits is essential to both regulatory compliance and food safety. For this use, liquid chromatography combined with tandem mass spectrometry, or liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), is an advanced analytical method that provides excellent sensitivity and specificity. This work offers a thorough procedure for employing LC-MS/MS to extract, clean up, and quantify various pesticide residues in fruit samples.The QuEChERS technique, which uses acetonitrile and a salting-out step for effective partitioning, first homogenizes the fruit samples before extracting them. Dispersive solid-phase extraction (d-SPE) then eliminates matrix interferences from the extract. I went to the Sardar market in Surat and picked some fruits, such as watermelons, oranges, and grapes. Next, the homogenised extract was made. LC-MS/MS uses liquid chromatography to separate the pesticides from the cleaned extract, while tandem mass spectrometry uses precursor ion fragmentation and product ion detection to provide thorough mass analysis. Calibration curves built using established pesticide standards enable accurate quantification. This technique shows great performance in simultaneously detecting trace amounts of many pesticides, ensuring the robustness and dependability required for food safety evaluations. Pesticide residue analysis using LC-MS/MS guarantees adherence to strict regulatory limitations, protecting consumer health in the process.
Physiological and Biochemical Attributes of an Endophyte Stenotrophomonas maltophila, AVSW 1 Isolated from Chilli on PGP of Tomato
Authors: Swapna Gadala , Audipudi Amrutha .V.
Published: September 2024

This study aims to understand the role of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia AVSW 1, a chilli root endophytic bacteria, in promoting plant growth and fungal antagonism against Fusarium oxysporum in tomato. Ability of AVSW1 in terms of fungal antagonism, SEM analysis of root colonization, growth optimization and enhancement of the production of Indole-3-aceticacid, Ammonia and siderophore, and phosphate solubilisation followed by in vitro plant growth promotion of tomato using seed bacterization were evaluated. using GC-MS and HPLC analysis of volatile compounds and secondary metabolites of AVSW1was also studied. AVSW1 showed 26.3μg/ml of Ammonia production, 19.33 μg of IAA production, 60.67 psu of Siderophore and 91.67ppm of phosphate solubilisation under optimised growth conditions(350C, pH7,1% NaCl,1% Fructose, 1% Peptone and 60 h incubation).Growth parameters like root length, shoot height, no. of leaves and lateral roots, biomass, and protein and carbohydrate are much higher in AVSW 1 inoculated plants compared to untreated control .GC-MS analysis revealed that 2-Pentanone,4-Hydroxy-4-methyl, Cyclopropane,1-(1-Methylethyl)-2-Nonyl-Glycine, N-Acetyl-N(Trifluoroacetyl), MethylEster2-Acetoxy Isobutyryl Chloride, propanoic Acid, 2-Oxo-, Methyl Ester Pentanoic Acid 4-Oxo,5-Hydroxy pentane hydroxyl amine Ethanol,2-(Octyloxy), 2-Cyclopenten-1-One, 2-Hydroxy-3,4-Dimethyl and 2,2- Di methyl tetrahydro pyran-4-ol are pivotal compounds of S. maltophilia AVSW1 responsible for fungal antibiosis and root colonization to promote growth in tomato seedlings.
Studies on Genetic Divergence in Foxtail millet (Setaria italica (L.) P. Beauv.) Genotypes Grown over Multi Season at the Nagaland Ecosystem
Authors: Rao D. Purushotama , Chaturvedi H. P
Published: September 2024

Foxtail millet cultivation in India's North Eastern Hill region holds promise due to its adaptation to diverse environments and high-quality grain. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) indicated statistically significant differences (P<0.05) among the 30 genotypes for all yield variables. D2 analysis confirmed high genetic diversity among the genotypes and grouped into nine clusters in the first environment, six clusters in the second, seven clusters in the third, ten clusters in the fourth, and five clusters in the pooled environment combination. In environment-1, Cluster-I, IV, V, and VI are largest and having a maximum of five genotypes each. Environment-2 had Cluster-I as the largest with 20 genotypes. Environment-3 had Cluster-I as the largest with 24 genotypes. While environment-4, Cluster-I had largest with 18 genotypes. Finally, when considering pooled environments together, Cluster-I had the largest with 26 genotypes. The foxtail millet genotypes exhibited a wide range of intra-cluster distances in each environment. Clusters VIII and IX showed the highest inter-cluster distance in Environment-1, while clusters III and IV displayed the maximum distance in Environment-2. In Environment-3, Cluster I and VII exhibited the highest distance, and in Environment-4, clusters II and X had the maximum distance. The pooled environment analysis showed clusters III and V with the highest inter-cluster distance. Mahalanobis' D2 Statistic revealed the percentage contribution of different traits to genetic diversity in different environments. In Environment-1, plant height had the highest contribution (48.74%), while test weight dominated in Environment-2 (31.03%), Environment-3 (53.56%), Environment-4 (36.78%), and the pooled environment analysis (22.30%).
DNA Profiling of the Threatened Himalayan Herb Polygonatum Verticillatum L. using Cross-Transferred Betula SSR Markers
Authors: Sharma Pitamber Dutt , Sharma Vikas
Published: September 2024

Polygonatum verticillatum is an important Himalayan herb that is used in different medicine systems for improving health and curing many diseases. Herein, simple sequence repeat (SSR) marker characterization of this plant species was performed using cross-transferred SSR markers of a distantly related species Betula utilis. Among the 25 SSR markers tested, 13 generated clearly distinguishable alleles. Of these, 12 SSR primers were polymorphic and 1 was monomorphic. All the 12 markers collectively amplified 42 alleles. The average value of 3.5 alleles was observed. The size of alleles ranged from 100 - 600 bp. The mean polymorphism information content (PIC) was 0.459, and mean marker index was 1.61. The dendrogram clustered all the studied accessions into three groups according to geographical locations. The results showed high genetic diversity in the populations of P. verticillatum in Indian Himalayan region. SSR marker exhibited good amplification in distantly related species. The SSR markers used in the present work can help diversity and breeding research of P. verticillatum in coming days. The results of present work will be helpful for characterization, conservation, management and improvement of the germplasm of this plant in the future.
Sustainable Rural Renaissance: Fostering Women's Empowerment through Organic Agro-Tourism
Authors: Chhetri Ajay
Published: September 2024

Contemporary consumers exhibit a heightened awareness of food sourcing and production methods, fostering a growing interest in engaging directly with farmers and processors to understand the journey from farm to table. Organic farming, which emphasizes harmonious coexistence with nature, is gaining popularity due to its capacity to preserve soil health, ecosystem integrity, and human well-being. In rural areas, where agriculture is a primary livelihood and poverty disproportionately affects women, the convergence of tourism and agriculture, particularly through organic farming practices, has emerged as a potent avenue for development. This study explores the pivotal role of agro-tourism in empowering women and addressing poverty, with a specific focus on Sikkim's pioneering organic farming initiative. Utilizing data collected via questionnaires during project implementation in various villages in Sikkim's east district, analysis conducted through SPSS software reveals that women's socio-economic status correlates with their spouses' education and household income. Additionally, findings indicate women's willingness to engage in income-generating activities, including participation in tourism-related ventures within their communities. The study underscores Sikkim's potential as a model for implementing organic agro-tourism, offering valuable insights applicable not only to other regions in India but also globally.
Effect of Seed Hydropriming, Plant Spacing and INM on Biomass Production, Yield, and Nutrients Uptake by Summer Green Gram Crop
Authors: Birla Jinendra , Pandey Santosh
Published: September 2024

Pulses form an integral part of vegetarian diet in the Indian sub-continent as these are good source of protein and help alleviating malnutrition on cost effective basis. Therefore, there is urgent need to increase the production and productivity of pulses not only to address the protein malnutrition but also to meet the massive requirement of 1500 million Indians by 2040. The study conducted at Bundelkhand University Jhansi in India during summer 2021 and 2022 aimed to assess the impact of seed hydropriming, plant spacing, and integrated nitrogen management practices (INM) on seed and biomass production and nutrient uptake by summer green gram crop. Seed hydropriming resulted in significantly higher pods/plant, pod length, seeds/pod, seed weight, harvest index, and seed index. Treatment G1(30x10 cm) showed significantly higher pods/plant, pod length, seeds/pod, seed weight, harvest index, and seed index. Seed hydropriming led to a significant increase in seed and biomass production, with a yield of 858.61 kg/ha, 54.71% more than without seed priming treatment. Treatment G1(30x10 cm) showed a 138.272% enhancement of yield up to 995.70 kg/ha over treatment G2(30x20 cm). The biological yield was 1879 and 1985 kg/ha, respectively, significantly higher compared to the respective treatment factors. The INM treatment N5 led to the highest harvest index of 42.65%, which decreased in descending order to 41.70%, 40.61%, 38.80%, and 37.79% as a result of treatments N4, N3, N1, and N2, respectively. Treatment P1 resulted in uptake of 30.59 kg/ha N, 5.10 kg/ha P, and 16.59 kg/ha K, which increased significantly in treatment P2. Nutrient management of N5 (50% RDF through chemical fertilizer+50% RDF through Vermicompost) resulted in high absorption of 41.44 kg/ha N, 7.31 kg/ha P, and 21.01 kg/ha K, respectively. Treatment N4 resulted in removal of 39.49 kg/ha N, 6.90 kg/ha P, and 21.01 kg/ha K from soil. It is concluded that practices of seed hydropriming, crop geometry of 30x 10 cm row x plant spacing and conjunctive use of N, P, K nutrients equivalent to 50% of recommended dose of fertilizers (RDF) coupled with 50% nutrients through organic sources (FYM and/ or vermicompost) were found optimum for maximizing vigor of plants through effective absorption of nutrients from soil, yield attributing characters, nutrient uptake, dry matter production and ultimately seed yield of green gram crop and recommended for large scale adoption by farmers.
Momentum builds around using alternatives to school exclusion
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: September 2024

Amid rising levels of exclusions, education and children's mental health campaigners are calling on schools to adopt restorative approaches to challenging behaviour as evidence grows on its effectiveness
Lisa Harker
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: September 2024

Derren Hayes speaks to the director of the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
Put children at heart of political agenda
Authors: King Louise
Published: September 2024

Louise King director, Children's Rights Alliance for England, part of Just for Kids Law
MENTAL HEALTH IN SCHOOLS
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: September 2024

With a growing number of children and young people facing probable mental health disorders, schools are in a unique position to address pupils' wellbeing before conditions reach crisis point
Spotlight Interview: The case for daily wellbeing lessons in schools
Authors: Hayes Derren
Published: September 2024

Nadim Saad talks to CYP Now about the importance of integrating wellbeing lessons in the school day
Practice Examples: Thrive improves behaviour and attainment
Authors: Jacobs Nina
Published: September 2024

IN SUMMARY

Primary in Dagenham trains its staff to deliver Thrive Approach to supporting children's social and emotional health, becoming a school of excellence in the process
Prisoners with restricted status
Authors: Stephenson Jo
Published: September 2024

Young prisoners who have committed the most serious crimes are subject to strict measures that impede rehabilitation and affect their mental health, according to a review. Jo Stephenson reports
Family group conferences
Authors: Blackshaw Emily
Published: September 2024

Emily Blackshaw, lead quantitative analyst and Max Stanford, head of impact and evaluation at Coram outline findings from an evaluation of the use of FGCs at the pre-proceedings stage
Parent-infant relationship services
Authors: Bateson Karen , Hamilton Wook
Published: September 2024

Dr Karen Bateson, clinical psychologist and Wook Hamilton, head of development at the Parent-Infant Foundation, outline how a new toolkit can help commissioners develop provision that enhances relationships between parents and young children
Financial training sees pupils get wise with money
Authors: Jóźwiak Gabriella
Published: September 2024

Programme improves young people's knowledge of money matters, giving them the confidence to make better decisions in managing their personal finances
NHS at 75: The major challenges facing children's health services
Authors: Simpson Fiona
Published: September 2024

To mark 75 years of the NHS, four sector experts assess how well the national institution is meeting the needs of children and what key improvements could be made to ensure health outcomes improve
WORLD OF WORK MADE OPEN TO ALL
Authors: Parkes Joanne
Published: September 2024

Supported employment schemes give young people with additional needs access to valuable work opportunities. Joanne Parkes speaks to sector experts and providers to explore the keys to success
Practice examples: Digital campaign boosts language outcomes
Authors: Weinstein Nicole
Published: September 2024

IN SUMMARY

Joint council intervention focuses on improving early language outcomes for the lowest performing pre-school age children, with low-income families specifically targeted through health visitor contact.
Green action connects children to natural world
Authors: Jóźwiak Gabriella
Published: September 2024

Young people add new skills and build their confidence by learning more about the environment and becoming ‘green influencers’ in their communities
Funded childcare expansion plans in doubt amid nursery closures
Authors: Parkes Joanne
Published: September 2024

Councils are increasingly worried about a shortage of early education places, particularly in disadvantaged areas, and echo warnings from sector leaders that it could hit government plans for funded childcare
Davvero “le professioni hanno un nome preciso” e non vengono declinate per genere?
Authors: Cortelazzo Michele A.
Published: September 2024

This paper takes into account two objections often raised to those who foster the use of the feminine form of job titles when they are referred to women. The first objection is that the majority of job titles can only be in the unmarked masculine form and are not connected to the gender of the person referred to; the second objection is that feminist movements have only recently called for the use of feminine job titles, and this claim is unprecedented in the history of the Italian language.
The study of some feminine job titles (avvocata, architetta, sindaca, ministra, deputata, direttrice, studentessa, dottoressa e professoressa) shows that they have always been present – albeit more or less frequently – during the whole history of the Italian language. In particular, the use of feminine forms was quite common between the end of the 1800s and the early 1900s, while they were replaced by unmarked masculine forms mostly in the second half of the 20th century.
L’approccio dell’Unione Europea relativo alla neutralità di genere nel linguaggio
Authors: Rega Lorenza
Published: September 2024

Equality is considered one of the pillars of the European Union. This article analyzes a number of EU texts with the aim of examining how equality relates to gender neutrality in language. More specifically, the study tries to verify if disregarding gender neutrality may be a form of discrimination and whether progress has been made in this area.
The article also mentions the problem of reverse discrimination in language (as in Hebamme/ Entbindungspfleger), which found a positive solution in the Gesetz zur Reform der Hebammenausbildung und zur Änderung des Fünften Buches Sozialgesetzbuch.
The road to linguistic equality is still long, and the significant role played by linguistic sensitivity is made even more complex by the need to apply language neutrality when referring to the LGBTI community.
Disabilità e Behinderung nelle risorse lessicografiche, nella “Legge-quadro per l’assistenza, l’integrazione sociale e i diritti delle persone handicappate” (legge 5 febbraio 1992 n. 104) e nel “Bundesteilhabegesetz” (BTHG)
Authors: Flinz Carolina , Mollica Fabio
Published: September 2024

The aim of this work is an intra- and interlinguistic reflection on the expressions relating to the semantic field of DISABILITY in the main Italian and German lexicographic resources as well as in the two laws regulating and guaranteeing the right to participation of disabled people and promoting their integration in Italy and Germany, respectively (the “Legge-quadro per l’assistenza, l’integrazione sociale e i diritti delle persone handicappate” of the 5th february 1992 n. 104 and the “Gesetz zur Stärkung der Teilhabe und Selbsbestimmung von Menschen mit Behinderungen”). First, the general and specialised Italian and German monolingual lexico­graphic resources will be taken into account in order to draw preliminary conclusions concern­ing the lexicographical landscape (Section 2). After a description of the theoretical framework, the use of these expressions in the two legislative texts will be analysed by means of corpus linguistic tools. In particular, the focus will be put on the most frequent and most typical lexemes of the two compiled corpora (LQH and BTHG) and a selection of those will be examined according to their collocational structures (Section 3). As a result, a general picture of terminology related to the sematic field of disability in both languages will be given and contrastive reflections, serving as a starting point for subsequent and broader analyses, will be formulated.
Pedestrians' safety at pedestrian crossings
Authors: Urban Andrzej Czesław , Jurczak Justyna , Płocki Rafał
Published: September 2024

Cel pracy

Zapewnienie bezpieczeństwa ruchu drogowego jest jednym z elementów polityki transportowej, bezpośrednio wiąże się również z bezpieczeństwem państwa – jest stałym zobowiązaniem administracji państwowej do podejmowania działań zmierzających do usunięcia przyczyn zdarzeń drogowych skutkujących utratą życia lub zdrowia uczestników ruchu drogowego i innych negatywnych następstw tego typu wypadków. Pieszy, jako niechroniony uczestnik ruchu drogowego, w sposób szczególny narażony jest na utratę życia lub zdrowia w wyniku zdarzenia drogowego.
Celem badań była identyfikacja i ustalenie zależności między zmiennymi, które w istotny sposób warunkują bezpieczeństwo pieszych na przejściach dla pieszych. W artykule uwzględniono historyczne dane o wypadkach drogowych z udziałem pieszych na określonym obszarze (metoda analizy), wzbogacono je jednak o dodatkowe informacje dotyczące specyfiki konkretnych przejść dla pieszych oraz dokonano identyfikacji zależności pomiędzy wybranymi zmiennymi. Dokonano również krytycznej analizy przedmiotowej literatury. Wyniki badań omówiono w ostatniej części opracowania, uwzględniając zarówno opis ilościowy, jak i jakościowy.

Materiał i metody

Metoda analizy, dokonano analizy zdarzeń z udziałem pieszych w 16 wybranych miastach o wielkości od 20 do 50 tysięcy mieszkańców. Analizie poddano 515 przejść dla pieszych.

Wyniki

Analizie poddano wyniki i określono siły związku Spearmana.

Wnioski

Ustalono, które przejścia dla pieszych są najbezpieczniejsze, a które najmniej bezpieczne.
Factors and criteria determining career advancement in the Polish police - internal stakeholders' perspective
Authors: Nogalski Bogdan , Kozłowski Andrzej Józef , Czaplicka-Kozłowska Iwona Zofia , Szpitter Agnieszka
Published: September 2024

Cel pracy

Celem artykułu i przeprowadzonych badań jest identyfikacja czynników i kryteriów decydujących o awansie w Policji

Materiał i metody

W badaniach wykorzystano metodę sondażu diagnostycznego, technikę badań ankietowych oraz autorskie narzędzie badawcze w postaci kwestionariusza ankiety. Badania ankietowe przeprowadzone zostały na przełomie 2019 i 2020 roku. W badaniach uczestniczyli tzw. interesariusze wewnętrzni będący funkcjonariuszami policji na jej różnych szczeblach i przede wszystkim podnoszący swoje kwalifikacje w ramach kursu oficerskiego oraz na studiach podyplomowych organizowanych w Wyższej Szkole Policji w Szczytnie. Na użytek niniejszego artykułu określeni zostali oni przez autorów nazwą interesariuszy wewnętrznych

Wyniki

Z badań wynika, że w formacji mundurowej jaką jest policja stosowanie racjonalnych kryteriów decydujących o awansie zawodowym na wyższe stanowiska ma charakter ograniczony. Można przyjąć, że występują pewne objawy uznawane powszechnie za patologiczne, w ramach, których najczęściej o awansie decydują inne, często nie merytoryczne czynniki.

Wnioski

Przeprowadzone badania wskazują na konieczność dokonania pogłębionej oceny i analizy realizowanych zasad zarządzania kadrami i wdrożenie procedur uzdrawiających stan zasobów kadrowych tej formacji. Niezbędne jest też wdrożenie zasad i procedur stałego nadzorowania realizowanego procesu zarządzania kadrami, w tym zwłaszcza procesu awansowania.
Liability for the transmission of digital content under new EU rules
Authors: Chałubińska-Jentkiewicz Katarzyna
Published: September 2024

Cel pracy

Rozwój nowych technologii stanowi przesłankę i zarazem przedmiot zmian, które wpływają zasadniczo na obszar regulacyjny, jakim są media cyfrowe. Celem artykułu jest analiza aktów prawnych regulujących zagadnienie odpowiedzialności za przekaz treści cyfrowych. szczegółowej analizie poddano przepisy Digital Services Act, który wszedł w życie 17 lutego 2024 r.

Materiał i metody

W pracy zostały wykorzystane prowadzone od wielu lat obserwacje i analizy stanu prawnego związanego z
odpowiedzialnością w cyberprzestrzeni. W pracy wykorzystano przede wszystkim z metody porównawczej, egzegezy tekstu prawnego oraz indukcyjnej i dedukcyjnej.

Wyniki

W pracy dokonano analizy podstawowych aktów prawa polskiego oraz Unijnego, regulującego problematykę odpowiedzialności za przekaz treści cyfrowych. Nowa regulacja musi zagwarantować pośrednikom usług internetowych odpowiedni poziom pewności prawnej oraz ulepszyć koordynację i współpracę między władzami krajowymi, także z Komisją Europejską. Jednak najistotniejsze są interesy użytkowników sieci, odbiorców usług cyfrowych, którym potrzebna jest przejrzystość i szybka reakcja. Nie można również odrzucać praw użytkowników on-line do wolności wypowiedzi i prawa do informacji.

Wnioski

W pracy wykazano, że dostawcy usług udostępniania treści muszą w dużej liczbie przypadków wprowadzić narzędzia automatycznego rozpoznawania treści, aby filtrować treści, jakie użytkownicy zamieszczają online, a w razie potrzeby blokować niektóre z nich przed ich zamieszczeniem. Niezbędne jednak będzie tu zapewnienie odpowiedniej równowagi między interesami i oczekiwaniami tych, którzy zgłaszają nielegalne treści, które powinny zostać usunięte, oraz tych, którzy publikują treści, umożliwiając im wniesienie sprzeciwu wobec usunięcia (counter-notice).
Always Problems with the Passion: A Contested Passion Performance in 1739 and the History of the Donkey
Authors: Rathey Markus
Published: September 2024

Abstract: The cancellation of a Passion performance in 1739 has led to a number of speculations about the reasons and a possible connection to an abandoned score of the St. John Passion from around the same time. This essay critically evaluates the different explanations and challenges the assumption that the inclusion of passages from the Gospels of Matthew and Mark in the libretto for J. S. Bach’s Passion might have led to complaints by the authorities. Amalgamations of biblical texts were not only accepted in Bach’s time, but a harmonizing reading of different biblical books was the norm. While compilations of biblical texts were uncontested, Lutheran theologians in the early modern period harshly criticized folk rituals in which the biblical texts were replaced or diluted. While most of these medieval practices had been abolished during the Reformation, historical and theological texts kept the memory alive as a warning against what was being perceived as Catholic “abominations.” In the wake of the conversion of August the Strong to Catholicism in 1697, the literature against Catholic traditions increased, and, alongside that, the rejection of medieval and current Catholic Passion rituals. Read within the context of these controversies, the criticism of the text of Bach’s Passion in 1739 points toward a Passion Oratorio, in which the biblical text was replaced with contemplative poetry. Since Bach mentions that the piece had been performed before, the essay argues that the composition in question was probably Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel’s Ein Lämmlein geht und trägt die Schuld .