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Genomic Position and Markers Associated with the Hull-Less Seed Trait in Pumpkin
Authors: Meru Geoffrey , Fu Yuqing , Shrestha Swati , Michael Vincent Njung’e , Dorval Marie , Mainviel Riphine
Published: May 2022

Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) seeds are nutritious and valued as a source of vegetable oil, protein, healthy fatty acids, and minerals. Pumpkin seeds that are naturally devoid of the seedcoat (hull-less) are preferred by the industry as they eliminate the need for de-hulling prior to use. A single recessive gene, designated as n or h, controls the hull-less seed trait in pumpkin. Visual selection for the trait is easy, however, it is resource intensive when applied to large breeding populations. High throughput genotyping assays can aid in the identification of suitable individuals in segregating populations through marker-assisted selection. In the current study, the QTL-seq approach was used to identify genetic loci, SNP markers and candidate genes associated with the hull-less trait in a segregating F2 population (n = 143) derived from a cross between Kakai (hull-less) × Table Gold Acorn (hulled). The segregation of the hull-less trait in the F2 population fit a 3:1 ratio (p < 0.05). QTL-seq analysis detected a single QTL on chromosome 12 (Qtlhull-less-C12) which was significantly associated with the hull-less trait in C. pepo. Twenty-eight SNPs were genotyped in the population, two among which (Ch12_3412046 and Ch12_3417142) were significantly associated (p < 0.05) with the hull-less trait in cultivars and accessions of diverse genetic background. Several candidate genes fall within the Qtlhull-less-C12 interval, among them is the No Apical meristem (NAC) domain-containing protein and a Fiber Protein fb11 gene involved in lignin accumulation and cell wall deposition across plant species, respectively. The findings of this study will facilitate the marker-assisted selection for the hull-less seed trait in pumpkin and further our understanding of the functional mechanisms underlying the trait across cucurbit crops.
Yeast Biodiversity in Vineyard during Grape Ripening: Comparison between Culture Dependent and NGS Analysis
Authors: Costantini Antonella , Vaudano Enrico , Pulcini Laura , Boatti Lara , Gamalero Elisa , Garcia-Moruno Emilia
Published: May 2022

In this study, the evolution of the yeast microflora present on the berry surface, during the ripening of Barbera grapes, was monitored. Sampling was performed in three vineyards located in the “Nizza” Barbera d’Asti DOC zone and different methodologies have been employed. A culture-dependent method based on the identification of strains grown on solid media by ARDRA (Amplified Ribosomal DNA Restriction Analysis) and the D1-D2 domain of ribosomal 26S DNA capillary sequencing was coupled to NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) targeting ITS (Internal Transcribed Sequence) amplicons with the Illumina MiSeq platform. By using culture-dependent techniques, the most frequently detected species was the yeast-like fungus Aureobasidium pullulans, which was dominant in the culturable fraction. Among yeasts, the presence of oligotrophic basidiomycetes such as Cryptococcus spp., Rhodotorula graminis and Sporidiobolus pararoseus was observed at the beginning of ripening. Afterward, upon approaching the harvest, a succession of oxidative or weakly fermentative copiotrophic species occurs, such as Saturnispora diversa, Issatchenkia terricola, Hanseniaspora opuntiae, Starmerella bacillaris and Hanseniaspora uvarum. The massive sequencing revealed a larger number of species, respect to the culture-dependent data. Comparing the two different approaches used in this work, it is possible to highlight some similarities since Aureobasidium, Rhodotorula and Sporobolomyces were detected by both methods. On the contrary, genera Hanseniaspora, Issatchenkia and Saturnispora were revealed by culture-dependent methods, but not by NGS, while Saccharomyces spp. were identified, with low frequency, only by NGS. The integrated application of NGS sequencing and culture-dependent techniques provides a comprehensive view of mycodiversity in the wine-growing environment, especially for yeasts with low abundance.
Perspectives of Adolescents, Parents, Service Providers, and Teachers on Mobile Phone Use for Sexual Reproductive Health Education
Authors: Ochieng Beverly M. , Smith Lesley , Orton Bev , Hayter Mark , Kaseje Margaret , Wafula Charles O. , Ocholla Penina , Onukwugha Franklin , Kaseje Dan C. O.
Published: May 2022

Mobile health (mHealth) programs offer opportunities to improve the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of adolescents by providing information. This paper reports the findings of a study carried out in Homabay County, Kenya, to assess stakeholders’ perspectives on access to and use of mobile phones by adolescents for SRH education. We aimed to establish whether mobile phones could facilitate access to SRH information by adolescents and the barriers to be addressed. This was a qualitative exploratory study involving adolescents, parents, teachers, health care workers, and community health volunteers. Data were collected through focus group discussions (FGDs) and key informant interviews (KIIs), and were analyzed through thematic and content analysis. Respondents lauded mHealth as an effective and efficient approach to adolescent SRH education with a potential to promote the learning of useful SRH information to influence their behavior formation. Respondents pointed out bottlenecks such as the limited ownership of and inequitable access to phones among adolescents, logistical barriers such as lack of electricity, internet connectivity, and the impact of phones on school performance, which must be addressed. The usefulness of mHealth in adolescent SRH education can be enhanced through inclusive program formulation and co-creation, implemented through safe spaces where adolescents would access information in groups, and supported by trained counselors.
Empowered, Yet Vulnerable: Motives for Sport Participation, Health Correlates, and Experience of Sexual Harassment in Female Combat-Sport Athletes
Authors: Mathisen Therese Fostervold , Kumar Radhika Singh , Svantorp-Tveiten Kethe M. E. , Sundgot-Borgen Jorunn
Published: May 2022

Background: To explore motives for combat sport participation, weight regulation practices, symptoms of low energy availability (LEA), disordered eating (DE) or eating disorders (ED), and any experiences with sexual harassment (SH) among female combat-sport athletes. Methods: In total, 29 athletes were recruited by social media and in clubs. Participants responded to a questionnaire on health behavior and mental health and completed diet registration and a DXA-scan. Results: Most athletes started combat sports to feel empowered and experienced an inclusive milieu, but the frequency of health issues was high. A total of 21–67% had symptoms of ED, suffered from injuries, had low site-specific BMD, and/or symptoms of LEA. Athletes had insufficient intake of energy and nutrients, and <50% received any dietary information or guidance from their clubs. Most athletes complied with favorable weight-loss strategies; still, >20% used unfavorable methods and rapid weight-loss periods. A total of 70% of the athletes had experienced SH, of which 41% experienced SH within the combat-sport context. Conclusion: Combat sport offers an inclusive milieu, which may increase women’s health and confidence; still, our results indicates a need for actions to safeguard female combat-sport athletes’ mental and physical health, implying a cultural change within the community of combat sport and a need for increased health and nutrition literacy.
Eight Weeks of Exercising on Sand Has Positive Effects on Biomechanics of Walking and Muscle Activities in Individuals with Pronated Feet: A Randomized Double-Blinded Controlled Trial
Authors: Jafarnezhadgero Amir Ali , Fatollahi Amir , Granacher Urs
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to investigate the effects of eight weeks of barefoot running exercise on sand versus control on measures of walking kinetics and muscle activities in individuals with diagnosed pronated feet. Sixty physically active male adults with pronated feet were randomly allocated into an intervention or a waiting control group. The intervention group conducted an 8-weeks progressive barefoot running exercise program on sand (e.g., short sprints) with three weekly sessions. Pre and post intervention, participants walked at a constant speed of 1.3 m/s ± 5% on a 18 m walkway with a force plate embedded in the middle of the walkway. Results showed significant group-by-time interactions for peak impact vertical and lateral ground reaction forces. Training but not control resulted in significantly lower peak impact vertical and lateral ground reaction forces. Significant group-by-time interactions were observed for vastus lateralis activity during the loading phase. Training-induced increases were found for the vastus lateralis in the intervention but not in the control group. This study revealed that the applied exercise program is a suitable means to absorb ground reaction forces (e.g., lower impact vertical and lateral peaks) and increase activities of selected lower limb muscles (e.g., vastus lateralis) when walking on stable ground.
Inclusive Digital Innovation in South Africa: Perspectives from Disadvantaged and Marginalized Communities
Authors: Munyoka Willard
Published: May 2022

Inclusive digital innovation (IDI) entails rolling out policies and digital innovations to ensure equal access to services and new goods by previously excluded and marginalized societies. Digital commerce (d-commerce) has the potential to foster an inclusive community through IDI empowerment in emerging economies; however, the literature on inclusive digital innovation and citizen empowerment is limited on the effect of e-strategy policies and empowerment on d-commerce adoption, use, and recommendation propensity. Underpinned by three theories: the Extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology, the citizen empowerment theory, and the affective decision-making theory of optimism bias and risk, this study proposes a model to establish the determinants of use intention, use behavior, and propensity to recommend d-commerce in disadvantaged and marginalized communities in South Africa. Using survey data from 983 disadvantaged d-commerce users to test the proposed model and hypotheses using IBM Amos for Windows and structural equation modeling (SEM), this paper provides a unique narrative to the empowerment discourse of marginalized people. Results show that privacy, security, trust, and citizen empowerment positively influence use intention and optimism bias, use behavior, and citizen empowerment mediate the propensity to recommend. Factors that promote or hinder citizens’ choices to use and recommend d-commerce are pertinent to scholars, government agencies, and regulators seeking better policy implementations to eradicate socio-economic inequalities, sustainable societies, and the empowerment of disadvantaged and marginalized people.
Spatio-Temporal Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Ecological Risk in China’s North–South Transition Zone
Authors: Li Li , Zhou Xiaoping , Yang Lan , Duan Jinglong , Zeng Zhuo
Published: May 2022

Ecological risks (ERs) are external threats to ecosystem structure and function, and the evaluation of ER is valuable for understanding the extent of the disturbance of ecosystems by human activities. An objective investigation of the spatio-temporal characteristics of ER and its affecting elements can contribute to the improvement of the ecological environment and the sustainable development of regional resources. The Funiu Mountains were chosen as the study area, the ecological risk index was built using landscape interference and landscape separation, and the spatial–temporal properties and scale effect of the ER were assessed. The findings of ER may be separated into four distinct zones to study the variations in ER levels from 2000 to 2015: modest, mild, moderate, and high. Furthermore, geographically weighted regression (GWR) was used to ascertain the degree to which environmental factors impact ER and regional disparities. The results show: (1) Ecological risk assessment was sensitive to scale transformation, and there are variations in the spatial pattern of ER on diverse scale units. With the scale following a 1 km grid to the watershed, Global Moran’s I values dropped from 0.53 to 0.04, and 1 km × 1 km was the most suitable unit. (2) The ecological and environmental quality of the Funiu Mountains improved from 2000 to 2015. The extent of the high ecological risk zone dropped by 398.07 km2, but other types of ecological risk regions rose, owing to the execution of policies aimed at restoring cropland to forests. The ER presented a transitional distribution from a high risk in the surrounding area to low risk in the central area. (3) From the perspective of correlations among the influencing factors, altitude and slope had a negative correlation with other influencing factors, while others were positively correlated. The correlation coefficient between land-use degree and human activities intensity and ER was the highest. Each environmental factor had significant effects on the ERs and spatial variation existed, where the land-use degree and human activities intensity were the main obstacle factors limiting ER improvement. Population density, altitude, slope, and maximum temperature all displayed effects on ER with different directions and intensities.
Uso de las reglas ortográficas en el contexto escrito de los estudiantes de educación básica. ¿Son efectivas las actividades didácticas?
Authors: Briceño Núñez Chess Emmanuel
Published: May 2022

El estudio que se realizó tuvo como finalidad detectar las particularidades que se presentan en el uso de las reglas ortográficas en el contexto escrito de 100 estudiantes venezolanos, cursantes del 6to grado de educación primaria, en el subsistema de educación básica venezolano. A fin de evidenciar la problemática se aplicó una serie de 7 actividades pedagógicas, que fueron medidas con una escala de estimación, ello con el propósito de establecer las competencias escritas alcanzadas o no en relación a las reglas ortográficas del idioma español. Para el análisis de los resultados se empleó el Paquete Estadístico para las Ciencias Sociales (SPSS), organizando los datos en tablas y gráficos estadísticos para su representación visual y su análisis. Los resultados se interpretaron siguiendo un enfoque cualitativo descriptivo.
À propos de l’affaire des Questions concernant la saisie et la détention de certains documents et données (Timor-Leste c. Australie) : quand la Cour internationale de Justice protège les droits d’un État partie à une autre instance
Authors: Giraudeau Géraldine
Published: May 2022

Résumé : Bien que n’ayant pas abouti au prononcé d’un arrêt au fond, la saisine de la Cour internationale de Justice en l’affaire des Questions relatives à la saisine et à la détention de certains documents et données (Timor-Leste c. Australie) est importante à plusieurs titres. Les mesures conservatoires prononcées, puis modifiées, ont contribué à la restitution des documents et données saisis au cabinet d’un avocat travaillant pour les intérêts du Timor-Leste. Elles ont également permis de donner d’utiles indications sur l’existence des droits protégeant les communications entre les États et leurs conseils, et ont montré comment la CIJ pouvait agir sur une autre procédure juridictionnelle. La remise en cause par le Timor-Leste, devant un tribunal arbitral, des effets du traité signé en 2006 sur la mer du Timor – dont l’affaire devant la CIJ ne constitue qu’un aspect imbriqué -est également de ce fait devenue moins sibylline.
Les conclusions de la Commission du droit international au sujet de L’obligation d’extrader ou de poursuivre (aut dedere aut judicare) : un « rapport final » aux finalités obscures
Authors: Delabie Lucie
Published: May 2022

Après neuf années de travail sur le thème de l’obligation d’extrader ou de poursuivre, la CDI a soumis en 2014 un «Rapport final » , à défaut d’avoir pu établir un projet d’articles ou un guide de la pratique. Il s’agit pour l’essentiel d’un résumé des avancées des travaux de la Commission qui, à la lecture du texte, s’avèrent plutôt minces. Cela tient non seulement aux difficultés d’ordre méthodologique rencontrées par ses membres – pratique internationale ténue, faible recension des pratiques nationales – mais aussi à l’impossibilité de dégager un consensus autour des questions de fond à résoudre, que ce soit le fondement ou la portée de l’obligation. Il en ressort un bilan pour le moins contrasté, dans lequel la CDI se contente de rappeler la nature conventionnelle de l’obligation aut dedere aut judicare, abandonnant l’examen de sa nature coutumière. Quant à l’analyse des modalités de mise en oeuvre de l’obligation, elle reste elle aussi très ténue, la Commission se référant seulement à quelques exemples issus de la pratique conventionnelle en la matière. Il s’agissait pourtant des deux principaux enjeux du sujet abordé. Finalement, la lecture du Rapport final établi sur la base du rapport du Groupe de travail s’éloigne franchement de l’ambition initiale du Rapporteur qui entendait fournir aux États un résultat ayant une valeur pratique pour la communauté internationale.
Le premier avis de la formation plénière du Tribunal international du droit de la mer : entre prudence et audace
Authors: Le Floch Guillaume
Published: May 2022

Le 27 mars 2013, la Commission sous-régionale des pêches a saisi le Tribunal international du droit de la mer d’une demande d’avis consultatif sur des questions se rapportant à la pêche illicite, non déclarée, non réglementée (pêche INN). Cette demande a donné lieu à un avis rendu par le TIDM le 2 avril 2015. Ce dernier est digne d’intérêts à au moins deux égards. En premier lieu, le Tribunal affirme, sans aucune ambigüité, la compétence de sa formation plénière pour rendre des avis consultatifs. Cette clarification était attendue dans la mesure où la convention des Nations Unies sur le droit de la mer confère une compétence consultative non pas au Tribunal plénier mais à la Chambre pour le règlement des différends relatifs aux fonds marins. En second lieu, le Tribunal a apporté un certain nombre de clarifications sur les droits et les obligations des États côtiers et des États du pavillon en matière de pêche INN. Ces clarifications apparaissent bienvenues et devraient permettre de renforcer l’efficacité de la lutte contre ce fléau.
Les affaires relatives à la dette souveraine argentine. Un contentieux collectif et transnational en quête de règles et de tribunal
Authors: Klein Caroline
Published: May 2022

Depuis quinze ans, des créanciers de l’État argentin ont initié des centaines d’actions en justice devant diverses juridictions nationales et arbitrales contre celui-ci, d’abord en raison du défaut de paiement des titres financiers représentant sa dette, puis en raison de l’inexécution des décisions de justice l’ayant condamné à payer ses créanciers, enfin du fait des accords de restructuration de sa dette auxquels tous les créanciers n’ont pas participé. La divergence de solutions adoptées par les diverses juridictions saisies montre l’incohérence de soumettre ce contentieux par essence collectif et transnational à des règles de droit national ou au risque d’interprétation divergente de règles de droit international.
Pour une appréhension nuancée de l’extraterritorialité du droit américain – Quelques réflexions autour des procédures et sanctions visant Alstom et BNP Paribas
Authors: Bismuth Régis
Published: May 2022

À l’instar d’Alstom et de BNP Paribas, plusieurs entreprises européennes ont été poursuivies ces dernières années aux États-Unis pour violation des dispositifs anticorruption (FCPA) ou à ceux relatifs aux embargos. Ces procédures ont été vivement critiquées à l’étranger pour le montant parfois exorbitant des sanctions pécuniaires appliquées mais aussi pour leur dimension extraterritoriale, dans la mesure où elles visaient des activités conduites en dehors du territoire des États-Unis et impliquant des personnes non américaines. Instinctivement perçue comme déraisonnable ou excessive, l’extraterritorialité américaine – qui se manifeste à présent par de nouveaux supports (usage du dollar, circulation via Internet de contenus sur des réseau ou serveurs localisés aux États-Unis, etc.) – mérite toutefois d’être évaluée différemment selon qu’elle concerne la mise en oeuvre des mesures d’embargo ou de dispositifs anti-corruption car ces derniers peuvent en effet s’appuyer sur des règles internationales qui confèrent aux États une compétence plus étendue pour la poursuite de ces infractions. Les réponses qui peuvent être apportées à cette extraterritorialité plus offensive sont également différentes selon qu’il s’agit des sanctions unilatérales ou des dispositifs anti-corruption. Il est aussi important de se pencher dans ce cadre sur les procédures singulières de justice négociée pratiquées aux États-Unis par le biais desquelles ces sanctions sont prononcées.
L’impropréité du corps vivant. De l’énaction capacitaire à son émersion vécue
Authors: Agostinucci Marie , Liné Claire , Lachal Jonathan , Dietrich Gilles , Hanneton Sylvain , Andrieu Bernard
Published: May 2022

De nombreux courants de l’écologique questionnent les rapports entre le corps et son environnement. Il convient aujourd’hui de mettre en exergue leur complémentarité. À travers l’analyse de l’émersion des sensibles du vivant dans la conscience du corps vécu, l’émersiologie est mise en perspective des travaux de Varela sur l’énaction. L’émersion et l’impropréité y sont définies et illustrées par des vignettes cliniques issues de la neurologie et de la psychiatrie. Enfin le passage des différentes étapes de l’énaction et de l’émersion sont abordées en complémentarité dans la compréhension d’un phénomène global.
Women as a Stigma of Bravery: An Analaysis of Maya Angelou "Maya Angelou"
Authors: Mathu Mitha A
Published: May 2022

Marguerite Annie Johnson known as Maya Angelou was an Americanpoet and civil right activist. she is well known for her unique autobiographical writings. Many of her poemsencompasses the themes of survival and protest. she was the hero for many women. she voicesout the rights of women, racism and slavery. The paper examines the racism and injustice meted out of women the in United States. got throws light on the intuition of black people opportunity, slavery and the rights for women. The regarding attempts to analyse whether the rights bestowed to women are acquiesced by the society.
An Ignorant Protagonist in Perumal Murugan’s Pyre Novel
Authors: Naveenkumar G
Published: May 2022

India is famed for its diverse cultures, dialects, religions, traditions, and pride in the country’s integrity, but the mysterious fact is that it is also notorious for casteism. In the name of caste, casteism treats unequal societal behaviour. It’s a harsh system that divides people in general. Women are the primary victims of inter-caste marriages in this country. This article examines how Saroja, the protagonist, is ignorant of the casteist system that exists in many of the places where honour killings have occurred.
Glass Ceiling for Women: Does it Exist in the Modern Environment
Authors: Parvathi Dr. R. , Khemshetty Shruti , .H Tanuja
Published: May 2022

In the modern era the word "glass ceiling" refers to a barrier where the qualified women or the minorities from obtaining senior positions in the organization. In the ancient days or in a traditional world “a women place is at home”. where now also some of the women think that their duties is only for the household they can’t go out as men and work where they have restricted themselves in looking after their children and family. They don’t know that the women can do they think themselves as weak and they are not trying to go to the modern world and work equally as men.The need of any corporation is responsible for the corporate environment where to attaining efficiency for the competitive benefit. Women play a significant role where company face on empowering women. The finding of the study is all about the level of the glass ceiling for women still exist in the modern environment of the society. The result of the study would provide a stop perception of the women empowerment within the Companies.
Comparative Study of Labor Welfare Schemes of Haryana Labor Welfare Board and Kerala LaborWelfare Fund Board
Authors: Vinita Ms
Published: May 2022

In India, only 15 states and 1 union territory out of 28 states and 8 union territories had maintained Labor welfare funds including Andhra Pradesh, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, West Bengal. The starting of labor welfare activities can be seen with the passing of the first Indian Factories Act in 1881 aimed to improve the working conditions of labors.The objectivesof the study are to identify the different welfare schemes offered by the Kerala Labour Welfare Fund Board and the Haryana Labour Welfare board andtheir comparative study. Descriptive research designand secondary datais used to conduct the study. The data analysis is done and depicted in the form of tables, columns, and charts.The study concluded that the average amount disbursed per worker by Kerala Labour Welfare Fund board ranges from Rs.284 to Rs.325 whereas the similar by Haryana Labour Welfare Board ranges from Rs.8,276 to Rs. 14,081 in the last five years from 2016 to July 2021. That’s why, by some means, HLWB is more effective than the KLWB on the grounds of reaching more no. of beneficiary workers,the average amount disbursed per worker, and areas of welfare schemes.
A Study of Non-Performing Assets (NPA) in PACS – A Comparative Analysis of Selected Pacsin Villupuram District, Tamil Nadu
Authors: Homiga Dr. U. , Alagu Pandian Dr. V.
Published: May 2022

The present study observed that the NPA level of the selected cooperative societies showed a declining trend over the study period. The study also observed that even though there is an improvement in the Non-performing asset management in the societies, in the case of Sithathur PACS, a higher AAG rate of overdue advances is found. It is indicated that they have a poor credit management system. Therefore Co-operative Societies should manage their NPA effectively and systematically.
Growth and Trends in Financial Inclusion in India
Authors: Ramu R. , Murali K. , Nagaraja G.
Published: May 2022

Only through the proper mechanisms that distribute all resources from top to bottom can inclusive growth be achieved. Because India has the world’s largest rural population, the area of financial inclusion is novel that uses various approaches to improve rural people’s banking habits. Financial inclusion aims to facilitate financial services, banking facilities to all people at an accessible cost in an indifferent, clear, and horizontal manner. Low-income families have low access to bank accounts, must spend time, money on several visits to obtain banking services, similarly the opening a savings bank account or applying for a loan. In this connection, many rural families find it challenge to save and prepare financial security for future. The present paper tried to explain how much to awareness of financial inclusion and financial literacy in India.
‘Startup India’ Schemes-New Opportunities for the Entrepreneur
Authors: Karthika Dr. R. , Yuvaraja Dr. R.
Published: May 2022

Entrepreneurship plays a critical part in any country’s economic progress. Entrepreneurship is a cornerstone for a nation’s economic prosperity since it generates jobs, contributes to national income, promotes rural development, industrialization, technological development, and export promotion, among other things. India government has developing numerous steps for the entrepreneurship for time to time in our country. In India, policymakers have taken notice of entrepreneurship. To support private sector development, a number of high-level initiatives have been established, including Startup India. For many policymakers, however, the role of entrepreneurship in growth remains a mystery. The primary goal of this article is to investigate the ‘STARTUP INDIA’ Scheme, which aims to encourage entrepreneurship in India. This research was based on secondary material gathered from a variety of sources, including books, journals, websites, and newspapers.
Impact of Cybersecurity on Digital Marketing
Authors: D’Cruz Lucita , Nandi Shampa
Published: May 2022

Digital marketing is a go-to technique for new businesses and established organizations to interact with their target audience. The popularity of digital media has grown ten-fold, every consumer uses some or the other form of media through which companies aim to market their product. Reaching a wide audience has never been easier. Due to consumers’ dependency on online platforms greatly impacting their purchase decisions, marketers have shifted their business to digital means thus making digital marketing the new-age marketing technique. However, with the increased use of the digital platform for marketing, increased security risks arise in the same as well. With the advancement of technology, the occurrence of cyberattacks and data breaches that could compromise sensitive user information is also on the rise. In this study, we look at how digital platforms of various types are at a security risk while also looking at the trends in both digital marketing as well information security. This study is predominantly exploratory as the combination of digital marketing and cybersecurity is not much studied. The methodology for this study includes depth interviews with experts from the digital marketing and cybersecurity domains to get first-hand information about the trends in their respective industries. A questionnaire that tackles aspects of both industries was also formed, the purpose of this questionnaire was to gauge digital marketing employees’ knowledge and awareness about cybersecurity concerning their field of expertise. This study identified different methods of digital marketing and the possible threats that can occur in the same and understand how cybersecurity can help in mitigating risks in digital platforms.
Factors Motivating Binge-Watching of TV Series Among College Students
Authors: Bishorjit Singh Lourembam , S Haritha , Thangjam Dhanamanjuri , Nigthoujam Hiyai Leima
Published: May 2022

The Rapid growth of Internet-based TV companies has transformed the way of video consumption, Internet-Based TV companies are releasing an entire series of programmes at once, which leads consumers to watch the TV series at once or three to four episodes at one sitting. This phenomenon gained popularity due to the development of platforms such as Netflix, Hulu, HBO GO, Amazon Prime, Disney+, and Apple TV (Winland, 2012). Students are spending less time devoted to academic pursuits. Research studies have indicated that students are heavily distracted from their academic pursuits due to binge-watching, with many students spending almost 8 hours per week on binge-watching. Based on an extensive literature review, a glaring gap was noticed in assessing binge-watching behaviour among Indian students. Hence, the paper aims to explore various factors that influence college students’ attitudes towards binge-watching. The study is grounded on four different stimuli that influence Binge-watching: enjoyment, escapism, social influence and convenient access. Design/Methodology/Approach: The present study is a descriptive research design. Quantitative methods were used for the collection and analysis of data. A structured questionnaire based on pre-validated scales was used as a research instrument. The respondents were from the student community across India. Analysis was based on correlation and multiple regression analysis.Originality: The paper significantly contributes to the understanding of factors influencing binge-watching attitudes among students in India. There is a huge dearth of literature concerning binge-watching in India. Findings: The findings of the study indicate that escapism, enjoyment greatly motivate students to spend more time binge-watching. As per the survey, we found out that college students don`t binge-watch because of convenient access and social influence.
Index Returns and Institutional Trading
Authors: Chandy Jacob
Published: May 2022

It is acknowledged that only 2% of the Indian public invest in stock markets. This compares with 55% in the USA and about 25% in the EU. The Indian public is therefore a miniscule proportion of investors and the power of the Indian public to move markets is negligible.This means that most trading activity in Indian stock markets are by institutional investors consisting of Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs). It seems reasonable to hypothesize that their trading activities influence market returns. This paper aims to verify whether this hypothesis can be sustained by analyzing historical data and calculating statistics such as correlations, regression coefficients and coefficients of determination between FII and DII trading activity and Nifty 500 returns. The key aspects that have been evaluated are buying and selling by these institutional investors. Buy/sell ratios of these institutional investors have also been evaluated since buy/sell ratios are a proxy indicator that indicates the strength of bullishness by these institutional investors.A similar analysis also been done on Mutual Fund trading activity although mutual fund trading activity is normally subsumed under DII trading activity. Since it can be assumed that Mutual Fund trading arises mostly from the ebb and flow of funds from the investing public, they are an important indicator of general public sentiment.Some significant unexpected results have been obtained as the result of the analysis. For example, it has been found that Domestic Institutional Investor buying has negative impact on Nifty 500 return. This is unexpected since it would normally be assumed that an increase in buying by an important constituency such as Domestic Institutional Investor would likely increase Nifty 500 returns on average.
A Study on Digital Marketing and its Impact on Consumer Purchase Decision
Authors: Jain Akash , Raja Sankaran Dr
Published: May 2022

Purpose: The study aims to examine the role of digital marketing in consumer purchase decisions and determine if consumers are aware of digital marketing and how digital channels affect their purchasing decisions.Methodology/Approach: A total of 109 people responded to an online poll. Using SmartPLS, the conceptual model was tested and statistically assessed.Research Limitations: This study explains that there is a knowledge gap since people in rural areas are still unaware of the benefits of digitization.
Traditional Medicine among the Palliyars of Palani Hills, Western Ghats, India
Authors: Kottaimuthu R , Vasudevan N
Published: May 2022

From the advent of humankind, plants have been employed in traditional medicine for several thousand years. An ethnobotanical survey was undertaken to gather information from Palliyars on the use of medicinal plants in Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu. The indigenous knowledge of local traditional healers and the native plants used for the medicinal purposes were collected through questionnaire and personal interviews. A total of 48 plant species belonging to 39 families were used to treat various ailments. The information gathered from the Palliyars were arranged by ailments followed by plant botanical name as well as local names along with family, parts used, method of preparation of medicine, dosage, and ingredients were documented in study area. The phyto-ethno-restorative overview of Palni hills gives significant benchmark information of therapeutic plants in the region for future protection perspectives.
Pangs of Domestic Violence in Shashi Deshpande’s The Dark Holds No Terrors
Authors: Muneesvaran D
Published: May 2022

Shashi Deshpande’s first novel is The Dark Holds No Terrors. She is a Winner of Sahitaya Academy Award and the Nanjangud Thirumalamba Award. Shashi Deshpande’s novel deals with theme of the quest for female freedom and identity. The Dark Holds No Terrors depicts the life of the protagonist, Sarita, a lady doctor who has been burdened by event from past and present. She feels like an animal trapped by her own guilty feelings. She still remembers her mother’s bitter word uttered in her childhood when she was not able to save her brother from drowning. Now her mother is dead and Sarita returns to the family home, ostensibly to take care of her father but in reality to escape the nightmarish brutality her husband inflicting on her every night, because she becomes the dominant breadwinner in the family. Sarita in the lull of her old father’s company wants to forget all her grief. she reflects on the events of her life, which includes her small town childhood, her tyrannizaing mother, her marriage to the charismatic Manoher, her children etc. At last, Sarita gradully realizes her arduous journey and learns to free herself of guilt, shame, and humiliation. “You are your own refuge. There is no other refuge. This refuge is hard to achieve”.
Redefining ‘Diaspora’: A Postcolonial Reading of The Hungry Tide
Authors: Raja Vignesh M , Chandran MR
Published: May 2022

Amitav Ghosh focuses on the modes of conceptualizing nation and nationality in his writings. In his novel The Hungry Tide he reveals how ‘nation’ in the Indian context may be interpreted as a collection of linguistic identities or a composite religious and Socio-Political identity. Ghosh emphasizes upon the possibility of creating a ‘deep communication’ in his novel, The Hungry Tide. Probably, in the novel’s setting, the mangroves of the Sundarbans, a deep communication is plausible and pragmatic between its inhabitants and nature. National identity, an abstract concept that subsumes the collective expression of a subjective individual sense of belonging to a socio-political unit called the nation state.
Diagnóstico sobre rezago escolar en el Colegio de Ciencias y Humanidades
Authors: Espinoza-Islas Verónica Marcela , Santana-Galindo Ana Lilia , Rubiales-Sánchez Fátima Sandra
Published: May 2022

Este trabajo tiene como objetivo realizar un diagnóstico académico sobre la problemática de rezago escolar en el Colegio de Ciencias y Humanidades plantel Oriente y Vallejo, tomando como referencias las exposiciones de los alumnos a través de un instrumento mixto diseñado por las autoras de este trabajo y aplicado a través de Google Forms, así como la interpretación y reflexión del instrumento durante el análisis de los resultados, en los cuales se destacan las causas de reprobación por parte de los alumnos, las estrategias que utilizan para no reprobar, sus hábitos de estudio y algunas propuestas que hacen para disminuir la reprobación académica.
Evaluación del uso de las TIC en la enseñanza de idiomas
Authors: Guevara-Bazán Isaí Alí
Published: May 2022

En la Universidad Veracruzana, los Centros de Idiomas preponderan la innovación educativa no solo en la aplicación estrictamente técnica, sino en nuevos procesos de enseñanza que agilicen la aplicación de las TIC para el mejoramiento de la calidad educativa, la calidad de vida, la sustentabilidad y el desarrollo integral del alumno. Por lo tanto, se requiere usar adecuadamente las nuevas tecnologías. Para ello se propone crear una perspectiva analítica de las mejores formas de implementar las TIC. 

Se realiza una investigación aplicada de tipo descriptivo de campo. Incluye métodos de recolección, análisis e interpretación cuantitativos.

Los temas que se analizaron fueron tomados de los criterios de la UNESCO (UNESCO-IEU, 2010): Uso de las TIC para ampliar las oportunidades de enseñanza y aprendizaje, para perfeccionar el currículo, mejorar la calidad de los logros educativos y   promover reformas educativas, para fomentar la equidad y la educación inclusiva, para la adquisición de habilidades laborales y competencias prácticas y para la integración de las TIC a la educación en cooperación con el sector privado.

A partir de los criterios generales mencionados, se analizaron los ámbitos del uso de la tecnología en el salón de clase, fuera del salón de clases, para el aprendizaje, en la administración escolar y para la sustentabilidad. Se realizó una descripción e interpretación de los datos recaudados y se especificó el conjunto de propiedades y características del fenómeno estudiado. Los resultados muestran la necesidad de un mejoramiento del uso de las TIC en el plano de los recursos humanos, la implementación tecnológica en los espacios educativos, la integración de las TIC de manera más organizada y con mejor liderazgo. Indica también que existe valiosa integración de las TIC en implementación individualizada de herramientas digitales para el aprendizaje y excelente habilitación tecnológica de algunos docentes. Sin embargo, se presenta aún una brecha en el plano de la capacitación y adecuaciones tecnológicas para alcanzar los estándares sugeridos por la UNESCO.
Perspectiva de género y currículum oculto en la formación de estudiantes en Historia de la UAEM.
Authors: Hernández-Ramírez Rosa María , Santos-López Aristeo , Cabrera-Castro Margarita
Published: May 2022

La formación del Historiador de la Facultad de Humanidades de la Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México requiere de la incorporación de la transversalidad de la perspectiva de género. Las políticas internacionales y nacionales, las leyes y los planes institucionales han fijado como meta la generación de nuevos patrones de convivencia en los que la igualdad, la justicia, la eliminación de la violencia y de la discriminación sean procurados. Al ser el curriculum oculto el elemento transmisor de valores y actitudes se convierte también en la vía para la transformación de la cultura escolar.
Reconfiguración del sujeto y la subjetividad en el campo de la educación.
Authors: Madrigal-Segura Rubén , Castañeda-Reyes María Del Rosario
Published: May 2022

El objeto de conocimiento de nuestra investigación de cuerpo académico es la reconfiguración educativa a partir de las identidades y prácticas. El presente artículo tiene como objetivo dar a conocer la forma en que utilizamos el triángulo metodológico propuesto por Rosa Nidia Buenfil en nuestro objeto de conocimiento en dos Líneas de Generación y Aplicación del Conocimiento: Trayectorias académicas y Arte y estética.  Nos planteamos una pregunta para el presente escrito ¿cómo aprovechar el triángulo metodológico en una investigación educativa de un cuerpo académico? El escrito se encuentra organizado en seis apartados introducción, punto de partida, metodología de la investigación, resultados, conclusiones y referencias. En la introducción planteamos lo expuesto en líneas arriba. En el punto de partida reconocemos que pertenecemos al Instituto Superior de Ciencias de la Educación del Estado de México y eso marca una tradición francófona como distinción en el sentido teórico metodológico. La metodología que asumimos en el proceso de investigación se aleja de los protocolos de investigación que se asumen como pasos; es un proceso que se construye con ajustes permanentes y consta de siete dimensiones, a partir del triángulo: pregunta de investigación, referente teórico y referente empírico. Las dimensiones que más se trabajan en el escrito son cinco, las restantes solo se hacen mención porque son parte de la conclusión de la investigación y ésta se encuentra en proceso.  Así pues, la delimitación de la pregunta, las posiciones ontológicas y epistemológicas, el cuerpo conceptual y lógica de razonamiento, el referente empírico y, el proceso de ajuste constante entre preguntas, teorías y referente empírico son las dimensiones desarrolladas en el artículo. El siguiente apartado da cuenta de los resultados del proceso de investigación en torno a la utilidad del triángulo metodológico. Presentamos otro apartado sobre las conclusiones. Por último, se presentan las referencias.
Życie i aktywność Wacława Raszka (1764–1837) w świetle źródeł
Authors: Bujas-Poniatowska Jolanta , Godek Andrzej Edward , Poniatowski Kamil
Published: May 2022

Działający na przełomie XVIII i XIX w. Wacław Raszek należy do grona muzyków, o których – mimo zainteresowania ze strony badaczy – wiadomo nader niewiele. Niejasności dotyczące właściwie wszystkich podstawowych informacji na temat muzyka, tj.: jego imienia, lat życia, ośrodków, w których przebywał czy przypisywanych mu utworów muzycznych, doprowadziły do licznych nieścisłości, pomyłek i niesprawdzonych hipotez.

Zgodnie z obecną wiedzą można stwierdzić, że Wacław (a właściwie Ignacy Wacław) Raszek urodził się w Rychnovie nad Kněžnou w północnych Czechach, jako drugie z dwojga bliźniąt ochrzczonych pierwszego lutego 1764 roku. Wiadomo, że już w połowie lat osiemdziesiątych jego utwory przepisywane były dla zespołu działającego przy dominikańskim kościele w Gidlach – prawdopodobnie w tym czasie kompozytor też był już aktywny na terenach polskich, pracując jako kapelmistrz w Żarkach oraz dorywczy organista kapeli gidelskiej. W 1789 r. w Żarkach poślubił Klarę Szretter, jednak już dwa lata później był wdowcem, a w 1793 r. ponownie się ożenił, z Joanną Sytniowską (zmarłą w 1797 r. w Koziegłowach).

Na przełomie XVIII i XIX w. centrum życia i aktywności zawodowej Wacława Raszka stała się Warszawa, w której pracował jako nauczyciel fortepianu konwiktu pijarskiego na Żoliborzu (1812–17), prawdopodobnie podejmując też współpracę z Teatrem Narodowym. Być może uczestniczył w muzyce uprawianej przy kościele św. Benona. W 1815 r. ożenił się po raz  trzeci z rodowitą warszawianką Elżbietą Lewicką. Po roku urodziło im się pierwsze dziecko, Ludwik Wacław.

W latach 1818 i 1819 odnotowano aktywność muzyka w Opolu Lubelskim, gdzie miał być kapelmistrzem i gdzie urodziła się, a po roku zmarła jego córka Rozalia Kaliksta. Jednak już pod koniec 1819 r. Wacław Raszek przeniósł się do Puław, gdzie został zatrudniony w charakterze dyrektora muzyki w Instytucie Nauczycieli Elementarnych i Organistów. W szkole tej działał aktywnie prawdopodobnie do końca 1825 r., kształcąc kilkudziesięciu chłopców oraz ucząc śpiewu dziewczęta w szkółce parafialnej. Uważano go za sumiennego, pracowitego i odnoszącego sukcesy nauczyciela oraz organizatora życia muzycznego. W Puławach Raszek napisał swoje opus magnum, Kancjonał Muzyki Kościelnej, wydany w Warszawie w 1825 roku. Tam też urodziło się kolejnych dwóch synów kompozytora.

Po opuszczeniu Puław Wacław Raszek powrócił do Warszawy, gdzie współpracował z Archikonfraternią Warszawską oraz dawał prywatne lekcje fortepianu. Zmarł 29 I 1837 r. i został pochowany na Cmentarzu Powązkowskim, a wraz z nim dwójka jego synów, zmarłych odpowiednio sześć i siedem lat po ojcu.
The Effects of Plastic Waste Materials on the Physical and Strength Properties of Floor Tiles
Authors: Ikri Samuel O. , Okpoko J. S.
Published: May 2022

Human activities often generate solid waste, such as plastics. The disposal of this waste is usually a setback. This paper aimed to examine the viability of using plastic waste and white cement to produce floor tiles. Waste was collected from waste disposal facilities within Benson Idahosa University. The materials were cleaned and dried, and plastics were shredded. Waste materials were then mixed with white cement in different ratios. Compressive strength tests were performed to verify the suitability of utilising these solid wastes to make floor tiles. Shred plastics that were passed through a sieve with an average diameter of 1 to 2 mm were utilised. The cubes were cast and cured for 7, 14, and 28 days. The compressive strength of the cubes was tested using a universal testing machine. The study found that the addition of up to 50 % of cement resulted in a more than a 10-fold increase in the compressive strength of the cast cubes. On the other hand, the inclusion of plastics reduced the compressive strength of the cubes. Furthermore, increasing the number of plastics increased water absorption, whereas larger amounts of cement reduced water absorption. Plastics are a common waste produced by man; hence, they are easily accessible and a very economical material to produce floor tiles.