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Tunable Multifuctionality in Heusler Alloys by Extreme Conditions
Authors: Uthiran Devarajan , Sonachalam Arumugam
Published: July 2022

The multifunctional materials have demonstrated various properties such as shape memory effect (SME), magneto caloric effect (MCE), magneto resistance (MR), piezoresistance (PR), exchange bias (EB), half metallic ferromagnetism (HMF), and spin polarization. Among many Heusler compounds, Ni-Mn-Ga alloys provide SME, MCE, PR, and MR behaviors. These properties can be tuned by some external/internal perturbations such as pressure, magnetic field, and chemical composition. These alloys are prepared using an arc melting furnace under by melting the high-purity starting elements (99.99%). The aim of the book chapter is to enhance the multicaloric properties (MCE and PR) nearer to ambient temperature by the application of some external parameters. Hence, we have chosen few Heusler alloys. These materials are investigated under extreme conditions (hydrostatic pressure, high magnetic field, and low temperature). All the doped and undoped Ni-Mn-Ga alloy series alloys exhibit conventional MCE. The application of external magnetic field increases the magnetization for both alloys. The hydrostatic pressure influences Ms and broadens the hysteresis width in both the samples. The observed metamagnetic transition at ambient pressure gets suppressed at higher pressure. Also, high pressure induces larger magneto crystalline anisotropy. The effect of pressure on MCE is decreased for both Ni2–xMn1+xGa (x = 0 and 0.15) alloys. These alloys exhibit –ve PR (x=0 @ 30 kbar) and +ve PR (x = 0.15@ 28 kbar) when subjected to hydrostatic pressure. The rate of change of T and resistivity with respect to pressure are calculated and show positive values for both the samples. The residual resistivity and electron-electron scattering factor are found to be decreased with pressure for x = 0, and it exhibits metallic behavior. However, both parameters increase for x = 0.15 alloy, and it may be related to static disorder effects and spin fluctuations.
Redirection aspects of Far East – Central Europe traffic flows: Facts, findings and future tendencies
Authors: Brčić David , Vilke Siniša , Kos Serdjo , Žuškin Srđan
Published: July 2022

The multimodal door-to-door transport chain connecting Central Europe with Far East origins predominantly calls the North European ports. However, already the geographic features are dictating the reasonable possibility of routes’ redirection via several alternatives through the Mediterranean Sea. This study represents the continuation of the research in terms of analysis and evaluation of the Southern European freight transport flow through the Northern Adriatic. The aim was to elaborate further on the justification of the possible redirection of cargoes via the Adriatic corridor. In these terms, the land segment of the transport chain from ports to the final destination was isolated and analysed. The authors were primarily guided by natural features, that are respective geographical locations and their mutual distances. For this purpose, container transport on two traffic flows was simulated, with emphasis on the land segment between the second (destination) port and the final destination. Considering the usual freight lines, the door-to-door container transport between origin and destination was selected. Both road and rail transportation modes were investigated. Besides general parameters, such as distances, time, and fuel consumption, the environmental impact for all scenarios was determined for both downstream and final fuel cycle processes. In these terms, basic environmental parameters for four possible scenarios were calculated: energy consumption, emissions of carbon dioxide, greenhouse gases, nitrogen oxides, sulphur dioxide, non-methane hydrocarbons, and particulate matter. Results are indicating that, together with a significant reduction of sea transportation impacts on the environment, the eventual redirection contributes to emissions’ mitigation and the sustainability of transportation. These results are accompanied by several initiatives in the area.  Apart from potential benefits, the findings were discussed from the reliability point of view, i.e. the ability of Northern Adriatic ports and the land infrastructure to successfully take over this task, at least to a certain extent, and finally, in a reasonable future.
The impact of covid-19 on shipping industry studying economic factors
Authors: Martínez Marín Jesús Ezequiel , Trilles Segura Andrea , Fuentes Molina Ivette
Published: July 2022

The aim of this paper is to analyse the impact of COVID-19 on shipping industry using a multiple-regression econometric model based on Ordinary Least Squares. The model has considered Valencia Containerised Freight Index as the dependent variable. Several exogenous variables will be included in the model to estimate their partial effect, ceteris paribus on the endogenous one, such as economic and maritime casuistry. Coronavirus, known as a global pandemic, had a strong impact on world economies during 2020. As a result, this paper is focused on analysing COVID-19 impact on shipping industry. Therefore, it is going to be studied economic effects of pandemic for shipping companies in order to show how they managed this new scenario. On the other hand, human factor from maritime perspective will be mentioned in order to consider central effects on seafarers and how they felt during pandemic on board. As maritime transport represents 90% of global trade, this research wants to analyse why freight prices were constantly growing during months. Using quarterly cross- sectional database, we study three possible regressions, achieving an increase on goodness-of-fit statistic in each one. Despite of having a limited database, Spanish imports, Spanish E-commerce growth and Gross weight of goods handled in main Spanish ports have turned highly significant to explain rises on Valencian freight prices.
Analysis of vessel induced erosion through manoeuvre simulation and AIS data
Authors: Llull Marroig Antoni Ignaci , Moncunill Marimon Jorge , Castells Sanabra Marcel·la , Mujal Colilles Anna , Gironella Cobos Xavier
Published: July 2022

This manuscript presents an erosion induced by manoeuvring ships assessment methodology in harbour basins with low bed clearance conditions. From the evolution of the bottom morphology, obtained from bathymetric surveys performed by the Port Authority, AIS data is used to analyse the traffic patterns in the basin and to relate the particular ships manoeuvres with the bottom morphology evolution. This allows for the detection of ships causing higher erosion in the basin. The manoeuvre simulator yields the use of the engines and thrusters during the in-port manoeuvres. Afterwards, literature equations are used to perform a stability assessment of the bottom material allowing to compute the required size for a rock protection layer in the basin.
Recycling of waste from the rice chain: incorporation of rice husk and rice husk ash in polymeric composites
Authors: Flach Michel Vinicius , Krauspenhar Eduarda , Jahno Vanusca Dalosto
Published: July 2022

The high need for polymeric materials and the availability of agro-industrial wastes, such as the rice production chain, demand the development of technologies to obtain polymeric composites based on these waste materials. Therefore, this work aims to develop materials using low density polyethylene (LDPE) as a polymer matrix and rice husk or rice husk ash, prepared by micronization in a whirlwind mill, as reinforcing fillers. The processing was carried out by injection molding, with formulations containing 20%, 30% and 40% of the filler. Tensile strength, hardness and water absorption properties were evaluated. The tensile strength of composites containing rice husk ash was higher than the same parameter for composites containing rice husk as filler. The highest tensile strength of 9.26 N/mm² was found for the material containing 20% of rice husk ash. The shore D hardness of materials containing rice husk ash was slightly higher. Regarding water absorption, the composites containing rice husk ash were those with lower absorption and all developed materials presented water absorption below 1.1%. Based on the results, we concluded that the composites have potential properties for the manufacture of polymeric consumer goods.
Influence of lignin type on the characterization of natural fiber polymer composites
Authors: Sasamori Ana Miyuki , Pires Pamela Galera Prestes , Lemos Alessandra Luiza de , Santana Ruth Marlene Campomanes
Published: July 2022

The use of recycled raw materials and renewable sources are necessary for economical, social, environmental and technological development. In this context, this work aims to study the influence of two lignin types, one derived from pine (Lig I) and the other one from eucalyptus, (Lig II) on polymer composites properties of recycled low density polyethylene (r-LDPE-Al) and Pinus Elliotti wood flour (WF), in the proportion 70% and 30% matrix/reinforcement in weight, respectively. The r-LDPE-Al is from Tetra Pak post-consumer packaging. The composites were processed by extrusion in a laboratory co-rotation twin-screw extruder. The composites obtained were evaluated through tests of melt flow index (MFI), tensile strength, Charpy impact strength, density and heat deflection temperature (HDT). The MFI results indicated that both lignin showed potential use as a flow agent for r-LDPE-AL/WF composites, with an increase of  41% and 13% for Lig I and Lig II, respectively, when compared with composite reference 0 (without lignin). Mechanical test results showed that the lignin origin influences the composites’ properties where Lig I, is derived from pine (the same source as wood flour) had the best performance, indicating a potential use as a coupling agent. The results were favorable for a more noble reuse for post-consumer packaging and the lignin by-product.
Corticosteroid topical therapy range: Fluocinolone-acetonide gel
Authors: Gajinov Zorica
Published: July 2022

Since the early days of use, in the mid of twentieth century, topical corticosteroids became the basis of contemporary dermatological therapy, because of their antiinflammatory efficiency, comfort of application free from unpleasant characteristics of previous generations of dermatotherapeutics, tar or antralin. With numerous evidences about potencies of specific corticosteroid molecules for adverse effects, optimal and efficient use of topical corticosteroid is the empiric art of dermatology, based on precise diagnosis, knowledge about the pathophysiology of dermatosis and characteristics of topical medication, and good communication with patients to promote optimal use of therapy. There are numerous strategies for optimization of skin atrophy risk and suboptimal therapeutic efficacy, caused by too restrictive topical drug use. Preferences of patients with chronic dermatoses are an important factor for good adherence with therapy, generally favoring formulations that are easier for application, less occlusive and less time-consuming. In most medical systems Fluocinolon gel is topical steroid formulation continuously present from the early days of use. It is adequate for use both for glabrous and hair-bearing skin and for oral mucosa also. A long history of use, the knowledge about effiancy and adverse effects make fluocinolone gel the important part of topical corticosteroid palette, parallel with new modern formulations.
Significance of the nephroprotective effect of sartan in the treatment of hypertension
Authors: Stanković Ivan
Published: July 2022

Arterial hypertension can be both a cause and a consequence of renal dysfunction. Assessment of the existence of impaired renal function, determination of serum creatinine and urate, as well as the ratio of albumin and creatinine in urine, is an integral part of the diagnostic algorithm for patients with arterial hypertension. The main postulates for the treatment of hypertension in patients with renal dysfunction, regardless of the presence of diabetes mellitus, include good control of blood pressure and reduction of proteinuria. Attenuation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system by angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor type 1 blockers (sartans) slows renal impairment in diabetic and hypertensive nephropathy. However, their simultaneous use is contraindicated, because it does not lead to a reduction in cardiovascular mortality and morbidity, and increases the risk of hypotension, hyperkalemia and adverse renal outcomes. In this review article, we summarize in a practical way the most important aspects of early detection and treatment of renal damage in patients with hypertension, with special emphasis on the importance of nephroprotective effects of sartan.
Features of cultural diplomacy of the United States of America
Authors: Lišanin Mladen
Published: July 2022

The objective of the article is to shed light on the historical and intellectual frameworks within which the concept of American cultural diplomacy has emerged and transformed, as well as to identify the features of its theoretical formulations and practical application. American historical experience, first the inter-war, and subsequently World War II and Cold War, essentially determined the ways in which the diplomatic system of the United States developed. Academic and social debates on the role and significance of culture in pursuing national interest have been, and remained until today, reflections of international system transformations and the American position therein. The superpower experience during the bipolar system of the Cold War, as well as subsequent incomparable status of the global hegemony during the post-Cold War "unipolar moment", has shaped the practice of American diplomacy in a way which occasionally blurred the difference between the natures and extents of military and cultural dominance of the US. This is evident from the case of American cultural-diplomatic relations with Serbia and former Yugoslavia, analyzed in the third section of the paper. The key finding is that, in the context of great power politics, the cultural aspect of foreign policy functions only in cooperation with the military-strategic aspect; thus, only cultural influence purposefully exerted as part of general diplomatic efforts can be considered cultural diplomacy.
Soft power of the Balkans: Soft power of the TV series: Black Sun/Shadows over the Balkans
Authors: Daković Nevena , Milovanović Aleksandra
Published: July 2022

The paper explores the soft power of the Serbian TV series produced in the period 2015-2021 - as focused on the in depth analysis of the TV series Senke nad Balkanom (Black Sun/Shadows over the Balkans, 2017, Dragan Bjelogrlić) - and their role in the domains of cultural diplomacy and international relations of Republic of Serbia. The research uses the methods of the qualitative (textual, narrative, genre) and quantitative (the financial success in terms of distribution, placement at the festivals, promotions on the social webs) analysis. The aim of this paper is to map out - reading the thematically and generically diverse case studies of multilayered narrative complexity - the emerging patterns of the soft power analysis of TV series and their importance and value for the national cultural policy and diplomacy. Consequently, the multifaceted narrative of the Shadows over the Balkans becomes the story of the past and the present; cultural and political tensions; opposed parties and conflicting identities in the country and in the region. At the same time the TV series creates the image of Serbia - process of 'branding the nation and the state' - aimed for and turned toward the world, but not necessarily made in accordance with the state priorities and strategies. Regional and global reactions and critical response to the Shadows over the Balkans, its international placement, distribution and promotion argue the skilful change of the global into the local phenomenon (global exploitation and the growing soft power) as well as the successfully achieved mission of the cultural diplomacy - have appropriated identity and enhanced visibility of the country and of the nation.
The effect of climatological and hydrological parameters on the performance of mining works in a function of providing the energy fuel for stable operation of the Thermal power Plant Gacko
Authors: Vuković Boško , Jakšić Rajko
Published: July 2022

This paper presents the climatological and hydrological effects on the calorific value of coal as an energy fuel for the Thermal Power Plant Gacko. Since the average annual rainfall is approximately 1,700 l/m2 , and that groundwater levels are quite "high" even in the dry season, humidity is a parameter that significantly affects the reduction of coal calorific value of coal in operating conditions. Previous experiences in coal production, as well as the laboratory tests, have shown that the humidity in coal is increasing, due to the increased rainfall and flooding of floors due to the increased groundwater levels. Also, in the dry period, under the effect of wind and solar radiation, coal on the landfills of the Thermal Power Plant quickly loses moisture thus increasing the heat value and also the production power of generator and achieve greater production and economic effects.
Reducing environmental impact caused by mining activities in limestone mines
Authors: Gaćina Radmila , Dimitrijević Bojan
Published: July 2022

Mining and its related activities have always resulted in changes in the environment and these changes can vary from one area to another. As a result of mining, several types of changes can be distinguished: destruction of land and existing vegetation, changes in terrain topography, modification in air quality, changes in surface and groundwater quality, as well as change geotechnical conditions of the rock. Environmental impact of mining has been a public concern. There is widespread global interest in mining and its sustainability, and it is focused on the need to shift mining industry to a more sustainable framework. This article describes the possibilities of how to reduce the environmental impact of limestone excavation. Successful closure must consider medium to long term post mining land use and land capability, as well as minimizing environmental impact.
Determining factors in modified audit reports: evidence from Portuguese municipalities
Authors: Pimenta de Jesus Ana Carolina , Machado de Almeida Bruno José , Fernandes Gomes Da Silva Alexandre Miguel
Published: July 2022

Factors influencing audit reports have been widely studied in the private sector, but few studies have sought to assess the reasons for modified reports or qualified opinions in the public sector. The objective of our work is to analyse the determining factors that influence municipalities’ audit reports. For this, we analysed three dimensions: factors related to the characteristics of the municipality, factors related to the characteristics of the auditor, and political factors. Our conclusions demonstrate that financial aspects, excluding debt, do not significantly influence an auditor's opinion. However, the size of the audit firm and emphasis of matter in the audit report do affect the likelihood of a qualified opinion. Nevertheless, there is no relationship between differing political affiliations of the executive and deliberative bodies and the type of audit report or audit opinion. We found no relationship between a modified report and the studied variables.

Los factores determinantes en la emisión de un informe de auditoría han sido ampliamente estudiados en el sector privado, pero pocos estudios han tratado de evaluar las causas para emitir un informe modificado u opinión calificada en el sector público. El objetivo de nuestro trabajo es analizar los factores determinantes en la emisión del informe de auditoría de los municipios. Para ello, se analizaron tres dimensiones: factores relacionados con las características del municipio; factores relacionados con las características del auditor; y factores políticos. Nuestras conclusiones nos permiten ver que las dimensiones financieras no influyen significativamente en la opinión del auditor, excepto por el endeudamiento; Sin embargo, el tamaño de la firma de auditoría, la existencia de énfasis influyen positivamente en la opinión del auditor. Pero, diferentes colores políticas entre la Asamblea Municipal y el Ayuntamiento no influencian la opinión del auditor ni el tipo de informe. Con respecto al vínculo entre un informe modificado y las variables estudiadas, no encontramos relación.
Karakteristik Fisikokimia dan Kapasitas Antioksidan Kopi Liberika dari Kabupaten Tanjung Jabung Barat, Jambi
Authors: Hanifah Dirayati , Andarwulan Nuri , Herawati Dian
Published: July 2022

Liberica coffee is one of the coffee species in commercial trade in Indonesia. The coffee is produced in Tanjung Jabung Barat Regency, Jambi, Indonesia which distributed into 5 sub-districts (Betara, Bram Itam, Kuala Betara, Pengabuan, Senyerang). Information about liberica coffee from Jambi is still limited, thus more exploration is needed. The objectives of this study were to characterize the morphology of the leaf and fruit, the physicochemical characteristics which include the dimension (length, width, thickness), mass, bulk density, colour (L*, a*, b*), moisture contents, TSS (total soluble solids), pH, and antioxidant capacity (DPPH IC50, FRAP) of green and roasted (commercial level) liberica coffee from the above 5 sub-districts. The studies showed that liberica coffee from 5 sub-districts in Tanjung Jabung Barat Rgency, Jambi had various leaf and fruit appearances which were characterized by various size and colour of coffee cherries. Green coffee from different sub-districts owned various physicochemical (width, volume, mass, bulk density, moisture content, TSS) and antioxidant capacity of green coffee. Green coffee from Betara and Pengabuan were associated with high TSS, L* and b* value, while green coffee from Bram Itam and Senyerang were associated with high mass, moisture content and a* value. The highest anti-oxidant capacity was produced by green coffee from Betara and Kuala Betara (DPPH IC50). Meanwhile, roasted coffee produced from green coffee from the 5 sub-districts with similar roasting level (similar L*) produced similar a*, b* value, mass and TSS. However, physicochemical characteristics (length, width, volume, bulk density, moisture content) and antioxidant capacity of these roasted beans varied.
The Effect of Beans and Baking on Banana Bar Qualities
Authors: Riyanti Ekafitri  , Desnilasari Dewi , Isworo Rhestu , Affandi Dian Rachmawanti , Lutfiyanti Rohmah
Published: July 2022

Beans are  good protein sources for producing banana bars for emergency foods. According to the previous reports, the baking temperatures and times affect the quality of the banana bar. This study aims to evaluate the effect of bean flour types (soybean, mung, and winged bean) as well as the baking temperatures and times on the banana bars chemical characteristics, organoleptic, and microbiological quality. The above three bean flour types were used, and three baking methods were also compared. The baking processes were (1) 40 min at 120°C followed by 10 min at 100°C, (2) 40 min at 125°C and (3) 40 min at 105°C followed by 10 min at 120°C. Additionally, the proximate, total energy, organoleptic, and total bacterial counts were evaluated. The results showed that all banana bars can be classified as high-energy foods based on protein, fat, carbohydrate, and total energy. The organoleptic properties using different baking methods were not significantly different, and the highest score was found in the banana bar added with mung bean flour. In addition, the total bacterial count all products did not exceed the standard.
Analisis Senyawa Aktif Trigeminal Andaliman dengan Variasi Metode Pengeringan dengan Pendekatan GC-MS
Authors: Wijaya Christofora Hanny , Suharta Sigit , Hunaefi Dase , Hashidoko Yasuyuki
Published: July 2022

Sanshool compounds are the trigeminal active compounds in andaliman (Zanthoxylum acantho-podium DC) with a numbing and tingling sensation. The analysis of such compounds is usually done through HPLC approach; however, limited studies have reported that the analysis of such compounds could be conducted with Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). This method could save research time and funding by analyzing both sanshools and volatiles simultaneously, which would describe the complete profile of andaliman flavor compounds. This study aimed to confirm the potency of GC-MS in analyzing sanshool compounds and to utilize this method in studying the impact of different drying methods towards andaliman trigeminal active compounds. Andaliman was dried with five drying methods (sun, sunshade, air, oven, and freeze-drying) and was macerated with chloroform, concentrated, and analyzed with GC-MS. The results of this study showed that GC-MS was able to analyze sanshool compounds efficiently. Drying had no statistically significant impact on sanshool quantities extracted from andaliman. Fresh andaliman contained 0.69 % (dry weight basis) of α-sanshool, the main sanshool in andaliman. On the other hand, dried andaliman contained 0.80-1.08% of α-sanshool (dry weight basis). As oven drying managed to produce andaliman with a similar concentration of α-sanshool at a faster time and more affordable cost than other drying methods, oven drying was suggested as the ideal drying method to extend the shelf life of andaliman.
‘Think tanks’ y partidos políticos: relevancia estratégica en América Latina
Authors: Barreda Mikel , Ruiz Rodríguez Leticia M.
Published: July 2022

Este trabajo se ocupa de los think tanks (TT) vinculados a partidos políticos que han proliferado últimamente en América Latina. Concretamente, pretende identificar los principales TT que colaboran con 19 partidos latinoamericanos, examinar qué utilidad estratégica tienen para los partidos y observar si hay variaciones al respecto entre estos. A partir de un análisis de contenido de las páginas web de los TT se ha construido un índice que permite medir la relevancia estratégica que tienen los TT para los partidos. El análisis evidencia variaciones destacadas en relación con la utilidad que representan los TT para el logro de los objetivos de los partidos, de modo que en algunos casos pueden llegar a adquirir la condición de centros de poder de los partidos. Asimismo, de forma exploratoria se ha observado cómo ciertas características partidistas y del entorno inciden en que los partidos establezcan vínculos más sólidos con TT y los utilicen estratégicamente.
MODELING THE INTERDEPENDENCE OF MARKETING AND ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Authors: Macura Perica , Gajić Predrag
Published: July 2022

This paper presents a model of interdependence of marketing information system and accounting information system activities, with the aim of harmonizing them while identifying activities on the basis of which the goals of information support for the execution of managerial tasks are completed. The lack of effort to create such models in the past can be explained by the tendency to present individual information systems as integral and sufficient for management needs. However, the growing management informational dependence of a company implies the need for more efficient ways to create and deliver relevant information and reports. The proposed model is based on a general management concept according to which, under the contemporary business conditions, three general groups of activities are performed: research and monitoring of market requirements, creation of value for customers based on previously identified needs and customer relationship management, and customer lifecycle management. On the basis of such grouped management tasks, marketing and accounting activities and their mutual conditionality were identified and unified though the proposed model.
Teachers’ Experiences and Role in the Design Process of Online Degree Programmes in Higher Education
Authors: Joshi Marjo , Kantola Mauri
Published: July 2022

Background The study was conducted at a university of applied sciences in Finland. The viewpoint is of those online degree programme teachers involved in the initial steps of design and implementation of the first online degree programmes in the organisation that follows a pedagogical strategy in all its operations.

Objectives The teachers as implementers of the intended pedagogical solution have an important role in the design process. Their views were sought to gain information about their experiences of the intended design of online degree programmes in the local context.

Methods This study presents the results of the second cycle of a design-based research (DBR) process in the holistic design of online degree programmes. Focus group interview and thematic analysis were used to gain the teachers’ experiences of the holistic design to further develop the initial design created in the first cycle. 

Findings The results reveal teachers’ positive and negative experiences of the holistic online degree programme design in three layers: organisational, pedagogical and online degree programme. Results include several new considerations, including management support, collegial support, collaboration and co-creation, online degree community, extended online and onsite teaching environments, blended education, and international aspects.

Conclusions The results indicate that it is important for higher education organisations to involve teachers in the design process of online degree programmes. The resulting design principles may be of interest to those managers, coordinators and educators developing higher education online degree programmes.
Enhancing Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Competencies among Education Students through the “Share a Book, Wake a Thought (SABWAT)” Activity
Authors: Napa Angela , Babasa Edward , Maranan Efsica , Gilera Arceli , Asistin Judith
Published: July 2022

The holistic development of every learner is one vital aim of schools. Thus, the College of Education of the University of Batangas maintains and enhances students’ intellectual, physical and socio-emotional growth and development through developmentally-appropriate activities such as the Share a Book Wake a Thought (SABWAT) project. This research intended to enhance the social and emotional learning competencies of the student-donors of the books and eventually improve the ways the SABWAT activity would be handled in the next years. It utilized the descriptive research design with a self-constructed questionnaire as the main data gathering tool based on the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) Frameworks. It also used focus group discussion to verify the information gathered. Using stratified random sampling, the researchers selected 111 out of 235 enrolled students in the College of Education. The researchers used descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation. The findings revealed that the Education students, after being involved in the SABWAT activity, gained social awareness, self-awareness, responsible decision making, relationship skills, and self-management skills; the manifested application of these competencies in life. Major issues and challenges were the limited number of books donated, the small number of students being involved in the actual donation day, and the lack of information about the activity. The proposed SABWAT improvement plan aims to address the issues and challenges like the aforementioned. It is also intended to improve the SEL competencies of students through the various activities relative to SABWAT.
Implementation of Learning Continuity Plan: A Basis for a Sustainable Development Program
Authors: Rabor Joyce , Barredo Evangeline , Opinio Kathreen Merwin , Carmona Virgilio
Published: July 2022

The Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan (BE-LCP) ensures that students' learning progresses even amidst a pandemic. It is also focused on improving the quality of basic education with enhanced teacher performance and improved mastery of learning competencies on the part of the learners. This research aimed to determine the extent of the implementation of the BE-LCP and the challenges encountered in aligning the four strategic thrusts in the new normal education. Furthermore, the respondents of the study are the sixty (60) teachers of Banlic Elementary School, Division of Calamba City. The researchers used the descriptive method and the researcher-made questionnaire as the main data gathering tool. Weighted mean, Frequency Count, Percentage, Ranking, and one-way ANOVA are the statistical tools used in analyzing the data gathered. The results revealed that despite the challenges encountered, most of the respondents represent a high extent of LCP implementation along with the four strategic thrusts. Thus, age, educational background, length of service, and relevant training have a significant relationship in the implementation of advancing hand holding initiatives and amplifying defined technical assistance to target delivery units; consequently, age and length of service have a significant correlation on appraising stakeholders on the progress of interventions. Based on the conclusion drawn from the study, a proposed development program was crafted to enhance the implementation of the BE-LCP.
Implementation and Evaluation of Advantage Actor-Critic Algorithm on a Desktop Computer with a Multi-Core CPU
Authors: Martínez Fredy , Rendón Angélica
Published: July 2022

In this paper, the implementation and evaluation of the Advantage Actor-Critic (A2C) algorithm, one of the most important Deep Reinforcement Learning schemes, is performed. The objective is to determine the behavior of the algorithm on a desktop computer with a multi-core CPU, establishing its behavior, performance, and resource consumption for embedded applications. This algorithm makes use of multiple agents on parallel instances of the environment so that each agent adds knowledge to the system, which is weighted by a value of Advantage that evaluates its interaction in the environment. This assessment is performed on OpenAI's CartPole-v0 playground, so the results are comparable and easily reproducible. The results show a high performance of the algorithm for different instances with fixed-length segments of experience, which allows us to think of successful use on more resource-constrained hardware platforms.
An Insight into Maternal Deaths: A Retrospective Analysis and Pathologists Perspective in Series of 16 Autopsy Cases
Authors: Walke Vaishali A , Datar Sonali , Dhote Anjali , Gaikwad Amrapali , Toshniwal Aishwarya , Kowe Balwant
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Maternal mortality continues to be of great concern with most maternal deaths occurring in developing countries which accounts for about one in 180 deaths during childbirth as compared to 1 in 4,900 in developed nations. Aim: To determine the common causes of maternal deaths and to study their clinicopathological profile. Materials and Methods: The present study included series of 16 cases of maternal deaths from January 2018 to June 2020. The study was conducted at Indira Gandhi Medical College, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. The post mortem examination in all these deaths was conducted as per institutional policy. The external, in-situ examination along with histological findings are studied in each case. Results: The study group comprised of 16 cases, in the range of 21 to 37 years with a mean age of 27 years. Nine deaths were in antepartum, while seven in postpartum period and all the deliveries took place in hospital. Amongst these 16 deaths, 11 were brought dead while in rest five, deaths were hospital based. Conclusion: The autopsy provides an invaluable information and insights about pathophysiological changes and sequence of events leading to death. Usefulness of relevant clinical data in complementing the diagnosis cannot be overemphasized. Their in-depth analysis can certainly help to prevent future maternal deaths and also in early picking up of complications; which further can avoid this preventable and inevitable loss and reduces the national burden on maternal mortality.
Influence of Presowing Seed Treatments with Organic Manures and Botanicals on Plant Growth, Yield and Yield Attributing Traits of Yellow Mustard (Sinapis alba L.) Variety (ISP-186)
Authors: Sudha Boya Raga , Bara Bineeta M. , Pal Abhishek Kumar
Published: July 2022

The present investigation was conducted during Rabi season in the year (2021-2022) at post graduate Central Research Farm, Department of Genetics and plant Breeding, Naini Agriculture Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology And Sciences, PRAYAGRAJ-211007 (U.P) with a goal to evaluate the influence of presowing seed treatments with organic manures and botanicals on plant growth, yield and yield attributing traits of yellow mustard (Sinapis alba) Variety (ISP -186) and to find out suitable seed priming method for mustard under Randomized Block Design with 13 priming treatments which are replicated thrice. The results revealed that treatment T6 Jeevamruth (7%) has recorded maximum Rate of emergence(97.52), plant height (131.07cm) ,Number of Branches (13.60),Days to 50% flowering(40.36), Days to Maturity(99), Number of silique/plant (83.45), Number of seeds\silique(13.47), seed yield/plant(4.73), seed yield/plot(56.44), Biological yield (250.67),Harvest index (41.00).significance mean sum of squares due to seed priming treatments were observed for all the characters under study viz., Field emergence percentage, Plant height (30, 60, 90 DAS), Number of branches/plant, Days to maturity, Number of silique/plant, Number of seeds/plant, seed yield/plant(g), Seed yield/plot(g), Biological yield(g), Harvest index (%) which were highly significant at 5% level of significance indicating presence of good amount of variability among the treatments for these characters.
The Dynamics of Rain Pattern in East Kalimantan
Authors: Pulihasih Akas Yekti , Sujalu Akas Pinaringan
Published: July 2022

Climate includes rain is the most dynamic and highly diverse component of the ecosystem, but because the rotation of the earth is a relatively persistent recurring occurrence, the elements of the climate are still likely to be suspected or interpreted.The study aimed to find out the pattern of rainfall on the 2 periods based on historical rain data of 1975-2019 years with a descriptive and authoritative analysis. The annual rainfall rate of East Kalimantan province generally forms an open upward curve, has a value of Q = 0 for both periods, the rainfall pattern tends to change from the C pattern (double wave pattern) in the period 1975-1980 became pattern A (single or single wave) in the period of 2010-2019.
Evaluation of Early Maturing Sugarcane Clones for Yield, Quality and Its Contributing Traits in East Coast Zone of Tamil Nadu
Authors: Ganapathy S. , Purushothaman R. S.
Published: July 2022

The field experiments were conducted at Sugarcane Research Station (TNAU), Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu and consist of four trials viz., Initial Varietal Trial (IVT), Advanced Varietal Trial - I plant (AVT- I plant), AVT- II plant and AVT-Ratoon. Initial varietal trial consists of eight test clones and three standards; in AVT I plant consist of five test clones and three standards, in AVT II plant and Ratoon, four entries and three standards. Observations were recorded for germination per cent (%), number of tillers (x1000/ha), number of millable cane (x1000/ha), stalk length (cm), stalk diameter (cm), single cane weight(kg) cane yield (t/ha), sucrose(%), CCS(%) and CCS yield (t/ha). The results revealed that, in Initial Varietal Trail, the clone CoC 13337 recorded higher CCS yield (17.92t/ha) followed by the clone CoC 13336 (17.25 t/ha). The Cane yield was maximum in the clone CoC 13337 (139.81 t/ha) followed by the clone CoC 13336 (134.26 t/ha). The sucrose per cent was maximum in the clone CoC 13337 (17.61%) followed by the clone CoC 13336 (17.57%). In AVT- I plant, the clone CoA 12322 recorded the higher cane yield (126.70 t/ha) followed by the clone CoA 12321 (123.23 t/ha) and CoA12323 (122.13 t/ha). The CCS yield was maximum in the clone CoA 12322 (15.92 t/ha) followed by the clone CoOr 12346. The CCS % was maximum in CoOr 12346 (12.75) followed by the standard CoC 01061. The clone CoOr 12346 recorded higher sucrose (17.87%) followed by standard CoC 01061 (17.74%). In AVT–II plant, clone CoC 11336 registered the higher cane yield (139.25t/ha) followed by the CoC 10336 (123.34 t/ha). The CCS yield was maximum in CoC 11336 (17.83 t/ha) followed by CoC 10336 (15.39 t/ha). The sucrose content was maximum in the clone CoC 11336 (17.62%) followed by CoC 01061 (17.48%). In AVT ratoon crop, among the test clones, clone CoC 11336 registered the higher cane yield (134.43t/ha) followed by the clone CoC 10336. The CCS yield was maximum in CoC 11336 (17.27t/ha) followed by CoA 11323. Hence, these promising clones in different trial could be advanced for further breeding programme for release as new sugarcane variety.
Guanylated Hyperbranched Polylysines with High In Vitro and In Vivo Antifungal Activity
Authors: Liu Xiao , Yang Yilong , Han Miaomiao , Guo Jianwei , Liu Hui , Liu Yadong , Xu Junjie , Ji Shengxiang , Chen Xuesi
Published: July 2022

With the rapid growth of fungal infections and the emergence of multi‐drug resistant (MDR) fungal strains, new antifungals with novel mechanisms are a pressing need to tackle this emerging health problem. Herein it is reported for the first time that hyperbranched polylysine (HPL) shows antifungal activities against Candida, especially for drug‐sensitive and MDR C. albicans strains, and broad‐spectrum antibacterial activities against both Gram‐negative and Gram‐positive bacteria. The high antimicrobial activities are ascribed to the high charge density and compact size of the globular structure of HPL. The in vitro antifungal activities of HPL3 are further enhanced by the modification of amine groups to form guanylated polylysines (HPL3‐Gxs). Similar to antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), HPLs and HPL3‐Gxs interact with and lyse the membranes of microbes, which mitigates the emergence of drug resistance. HPLs and HPL3‐Gxs demonstrate excellent in vivo antimicrobial efficacies against both lethal C. albicans challenge in the invasive candidiasis model and lethal Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus challenge in the peritonitis model, and have potentials as broad‐spectrum antimicrobials.
Sequential Inkjet Printing of Lysozyme and Tyrosinase on Polyamide Fabric: Sustainable Enzyme Binding on Textile Surface
Authors: Biswas Tuser T. , Yu Junchun , Nierstrasz Vincent A.
Published: July 2022

An ink containing tyrosinase catalyzes the tyrosine residues on lysozyme protein to bind it on a plasma‐treated polyamide‐6,6 (PA) fabric. Inkjet printing enables controlled and sequential deposition of two enzymes on PA which is necessary for proper binding. The effect of different printing sequences on crosslinking stability and enzymatic activity is presented. The lysozyme bound on the fabric shows satisfactory antimicrobial activity. The printed fabric retains about 68% of the ink activity when tyrosinase is printed before lysozyme. Further, this fabric retains about 24% of the initial activity up to four reuses. The fabric shows acceptable inhibition of bacterial growth and retains almost half of its initial activity when cold stored for a month. This work shows the potential of protein binding on textile surface using various means of sustainable technologies, namely enzyme, inkjet, and plasma.
Pt Single Atoms on TiO2 Polymorphs—Minimum Loading with a Maximized Photocatalytic Efficiency
Authors: Qin Shanshan , Denisov Nikita , Sarma Bidyut Bikash , Hwang Imgon , Doronkin Dmitry E. , Tomanec Ondrej , Kment Stepan , Schmuki Patrik
Published: July 2022

For more than 20 years, Pt/TiO2 represents the benchmark photocatalyst/co‐catalyst platform for photocatalytic hydrogen (H2) generation. Here, single atom (SA) Pt is decorated on different polymorphs of TiO2 (anatase, rutile, and the mixed phase of P25) using a simple immersion anchoring approach. On P25 and anatase, Pt SAs act as highly effective co‐catalyst for pure water splitting with a photocatalytic H2 evolution activity (4600 µmol h−1 g−1)—on both polymorphs, SA deposition yields a significantly more active photocatalyst than those decorated with classic Pt nanoparticles or conventional SA deposition approaches. On rutile, Pt SAs provide hardly any co‐catalytic effect. Most remarkable, for P25, the loading of Pt SAs from precursor solution with a very low concentration (<1 ppm Pt) leads already to a maximized co‐catalytic effect. This optimized efficiency is obtained at 5.3 × 105 atoms µm−2 (at macroscopic loading of 0.06 at%)—for a higher concentration of Pt (a higher density of SAs), the co‐catalytic efficiency is significantly reduced due to H2/O2 recombination. The interactions of the SA Pt with the different polymorphs that lead to this high co‐catalytic activity of SA Pt at such low concentrations are further discussed.
High‐Performance MAPbI3/PM6:Y6 Perovskite/Organic Hybrid Photodetectors with a Broadband Response
Authors: Zhang Yu , Qin Zilun , Nie Weiqing , Li Yaqian , Huo Xiaomin , Song Dandan , Qiao Bo , Xu Zheng , Wageh Swelm , Al‐Ghamdi Ahmed , Zhao Suling
Published: July 2022

Broadband photodetectors have a wide range of applications in the fields of biomedical sensing, environmental monitoring, optical communications, and space exploration. Since light absorbed by MAPbX3 perovskite materials is mainly located within the visible light region, the detection range of perovskite photodetectors is limited. To broaden the detection range for these types of photodetectors and, thus, enhance the number of possible application scenarios, a non‐fullerene acceptor Y6 is introduced that strongly absorbs light in the near‐infrared band and alongside PM6 forms an organic bulk heterojunction. This results in the expansion of the absorption range due to the formation of a supplementary absorption layer onto the perovskite layer. In this paper, the effects of the newly introduced organic layer on the device performance are studied. Through the synergistic effects of the perovskite and the organic layer, a high‐performance self‐powered perovskite/organic hybrid broadband photodetector can be realized, which contains a wide detection range from ultraviolet and visible light to near‐infrared (300–1000 nm). After its optimization, the device exhibits a high external quantum efficiency value that is as high as 80% in the visible–near‐infrared band, a short response time in the region of 803/698 ns, and a large linear dynamic range of 143 dB.
Flexible and Transferable Silver Nanowire Liquid Crystal Polymer Film Obtained via Photo‐Alignment Programming
Authors: Sang Jingxin , Zhang Juan , Feng Hange , Sun Jiatong , Shang Jianhua , Zhang Yihong , Zhao Shuguang , Neyts Kristiaan , Chigrinov Vladimir
Published: July 2022

The self‐assembly of silver nanowires (AgNWs) with a high aspect ratio is highly desirable for practical applications; however, several challenges still exist. Herein, a non‐contact, simple, large‐scale, micro‐domain photo‐alignment technology is proposed to align AgNWs in a liquid crystal polymer (LCP) film, resulting in a high order parameter (above 0.9). The AgNWs are precisely controlled to have planar alignment and twisted nematic structures in micro‐multi‐domains. The AgNW/LCP precursor is frozen to shape the film via ultraviolet crosslinking, allowing it to be easily peeled off and transferred to various flexible and other functional substrates. The aligned AgNWs can be used to improve the mechanical properties of LCP films, as they exhibit high elongation‐at‐break and high strength‐at‐break. The AgNW/LCP film can also be further programmed by micro‐multi‐domain photo‐alignment for use in flexible and wearable devices.