bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of Variability Induced by Gamma Rays in M2 Generation Mutants of three Genotypes of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) in Burkina Faso
Authors: Yakoro Alphonse , H. Ouédraogo Mahamadi , V. Tarpaga Windpouiré , R. Nanema Kiswendsida , Traoré Karidiatou , Sawadogo Mahamadou
Published: January 2024

In Burkina Faso, M2 mutants and their three Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) control genotypes seeds irradiated with gamma rays, were grown and care taken in pots. Twenty-six quantitative traits were evaluated and all the M2 genotypes revealed some significant differences compared to the control. No stem branching and multiple fruits at a same node were recorded in M2 and control lines, as previously in M1. However, three interesting lines, L32, L33 and L55, were identified from UAE22, having reduced plant height and higher or same fruits traits than control. In KbG535, one M2 line, L48, showed an increased plant height associated with higher stem diameter, fruit length, weight and number of seeds. One more line, L61, had reduced height without difference from control for yield traits. For KBG24, line L34 showed a reduction of first fruit node height and an increase in fruit weight and seed number per fruit; while line L43 had a high fruit length associated with decrease in first fruit node height. All these lines came from irradiation with doses ranged from 200 to 600Gy, confirming that this interval of doses was more suitable for mutation inducing in okra.
Epidemiological Characterization of Dengue in South Andaman Islands, India: An Update
Authors: Rajamani M. , Samson R. , Chander M. Punnam , Sunish I. P. , Vijayachari P.
Published: January 2024

Background: A study was conducted to determine the dengue positivity rate among patients with clinical symptoms of dengue fever-like illness, visiting hospitals in South Andaman. Methods: Hospital-based study was conducted in two tehsils of the South Andaman district, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India, for four years, from 2018 to 2021. Serum samples from 10,313 suspected dengue cases were collected and subjected to NS1 and IgM ELISA tests to detect dengue antigens/ antibodies. Results: Among 10,313 suspected patients screened, 679 (71%) were detected with dengue infection. Of these, 485 and 194 were positive for primary and secondary dengue respectively. Dengue hemorrhagic fever was observed in 10% of positive cases. Individuals in the age group of 21-30 years were more affected by dengue. Conclusions: Dengue infection was observed to be high in South Andaman. In-depth epidemiological monitoring of dengue viral infection at regular intervals is essential to undertake effective control and management strategies.
Optimization Studies for Cellulase Production by Bacteria Isolated from Solid Waste
Authors: Sandip Panara , B. Katagi Rajkumar , R. Preeti , mar Par
Published: January 2024

Cellulose degrading bacteria plays a crucial role to convert cellulose into valuable products through cellulase enzyme. In this study, 21 bacteria were isolated from dump site of sewage pumping station, Khajod, Gujarat, India. Amongst, three bacteria viz., SWCDB6 (1.32; 0.47; 0.36 and 0.46), SWCDB21 (1.27; 0.55; 0.36 and 0.48) and SWCDB5 (1.20; 0.52; 0.33 and 0.43) showed potent Cellulolytic Index (CI), CMCase (U/ml) activity, FPase (U/ml) activity and cell biomass (OD660), respectively at 72 hrs at 30 ºC ± 0.2. Effect of varied pH, temperature, incubation period, carbon sources (starch and cellulose) and nitrogen source (ammonium sulphate and urea) studied to optimize the maximum cellulase production by these three isolates. Maximum CMCase, FPase and biomass production was recorded with pH 7.0 at 35 ºC ± 0.2 at 96 hrs along with addition of 0.5 % ammonium sulfate and starch in the medium for all three isolates. However, SWCDB21 was found to be potent cellulase producer and molecularly identified as Staphylococcus species. It can be further explored for agriculture waste degradation after thorough in vivo studies.
Estimation of Standard Heterosis for Yield and its Component Traits in Hybrid Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Authors: Pandey Monika , Payasi S. K.
Published: January 2024

A field experiment was conducted in randomized block design in rice crop to estimate standard heterosis for yield and its component traits in hybrid rice (Oryza sativa L.)”. 6 hybrids of rice along with 3 popular standard check varieties namely IR64, MTU1010, sonum were evaluated for estimation of standard heterosis for grain yield and its component traits. The result showed highly significant variations among the genotypes for all the traits under study. The hybrid BS144 had significant positive standard heterosis over all three checks IR64, MTU1010, sonum for characters namely, grain yield per plant followed by harvest index, number of filled grains per panicle, number of effective tillers per plant, biological yield per plant, grain fertility, number of unfilled grain per panicle should be utilized in designing high yielding plant ideotype.
Estimation of Combining Ability for Yield, Yield Related Traits and Fusarium Stalk Rot in New Inbred Lines of Maize (Zea mays L.)
Authors: Archana Ramakrishnappa , Lohithaswa H. C. , Pavan R. , Jeet Singh Vikram , Mohan Neethu , Kumar S. Nanda , B. S. Harshitha Sonu
Published: January 2024

Stalk rot in Maize caused by Fusarium moniliforme is the most devastating disease of soil-borne in nature, fungicidal control is ineffective. Hence, testing and utilization of genetic resources resistance against pathogens are cost-effective and eco-friendly means of combating the disease. The current study was carried out and combining ability, analysis was performed using a diallel mating design by utilizing 10 newly developed near inbred lines of maize with varying reactions towards Fusarium stalk rot disease. The proportion of GCA to SCA variance showed that dominant and interaction components were abundant in the exhibition of all characters under investigation. The lines CM202, MAI754, 10878, P8, P7 and P9 were found to be the best general combiners for the maximum number of traits with high gca effects in the positive direction. Among crosses, MAI754 × MAI766, P13 × MAI754, P9 × P8, P13 × MAI754 and MAI329 × CM202 exhibited highly significant sca effects for yield and yield-related attributes. This work led to the investigation of 10 good hybrid combinations with lower sca effects towards FSR viz., MAI329 × CM202, 10878 × CM202, P9 × CM202, MAI329 × MAI766, 10878 × MAI329, P13 × MAI754, P9 × MAI754, P8 × 10878, P13 × 10878 and P8 × 31837 which were superior to the commercial checks Hema and Nithyashree, which needs further evaluation at multi locations and multi seasons to identify superior cross combinations for further commercial release.
Jembatan Di Tengah Hambatan
Authors: Faizah Ima
Published: January 2024

Puji dan syukur kami panjatkan kepada Tuhan Yang Maha Esa, atas nikmat dan rahmat yang diberikan kepada kami sehingga Buku Luaran KKN-Tangguh kelompok 38 Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo telah selesai disusun sehingga dapat digunakan menjadi informasi bagi semua pihak dalam penyelenggaraan KKN-Tangguh Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo. KKNTangguh Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo merupakan kegiatan KKN yang tetap dilaksanakan di era pandemi. Biasanya KKN yang diselenggarakan oleh Perguruan Tinggi memadukan Tridarma Perguruan Tinggi yaitu: pendidikan, penelitian, dan pengabdian kepada masyarakat sekaligus dalam satu kegiatan.
MAKING ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING EASIER: TEACHING LITERATURE USING CONTENT-BASED INSTRUCTION IN THE BANGLADESHI TERTIARYT EFL CLASSROOM
Authors: Farzana Tasnia
Published: January 2024

The main objective of this study is to determine the feasibility of CBI approaches for teaching literature in the context of EFL in Bangladesh. This paper conducts a pilot study to determine whether it is feasible to use CBI in literature classes to enhance EFL proficiency in Bangladeshi higher education. This study builds an environment in which students actively participate in literary conversations in order to acquire grammatical aspects of the target language and use them as a platform for the production of meaningful communication by combining form-focused and literature-based strategies. The pilot test involving 13 non-targeted undergraduate Bangladeshi students was undertaken to assess the lesson plans, and 20 targeted undergraduate students from Bangladesh took part in the implementation of the lesson plans for content-based instruction in a literary course. Through pre- and post-test results from pilot studies, the study examines the usefulness of content-based instruction in teaching literature to EFL students in Bangladesh as well as the effectiveness of CBI methodologies. The study integrated both quantitative and qualitative methods for data analysis. In a fully randomised study, a variety of CBI outcome factors were assessed for feasibility and importance. Teaching ESL skills in literary courses with more detailed time information for each component would be useful. Finally, content-based education generated positive outcomes and may be utilised as an effective methodology and critical help in establishing opportunities to use English, resulting in improved English language performance.
Material teilen? Praktiken der Entwicklung und Nutzung digitaler Unterrichtsmaterialien von Lehrpersonen an Schulen in Deutschland
Authors: Buntins Katja , Diekmann Daniel , Klar Maria , Rittberger Marc , Kerres Michael
Published: January 2024

Das Internet bricht etablierte Praktiken der Unterrichtsvorbereitung auf. Neue Akteure werden sichtbar und die Rolle der staatlichen Regulation wird infrage gestellt. Wie finden Lehrpersonen an Schulen Unterrichtsmaterialien und wie gehen sie mit selbst entwickelten Materialien um? Eine large-scale Untersuchung mit 1.960 Lehrpersonen aus Deutschland erfasst ihre Handlungspraktiken mit Blick auf die Informationsquellen und Formate der Kollaboration. Die Ergebnisse bestätigen vorliegende Befunde, wonach Lehrende Materialien aller Art in den Weiten des Internets – vor allem über «Google» – suchen. Sie sammeln, entwickeln diese für sich und tauschen sich kaum mit Kolleg:innen aus. Für die weitere Entwicklung eines informationellen Ökosystems für Bildung, das schulübergreifend einen Rahmen für Lehren und Lernen in Schulen schafft, gilt es, das Zusammenspiel der Akteure neu auszurichten. Neben der Bereitstellung von offenen Materialien durch private und staatliche Anbieter:innen kommt insbesondere der kollaborativen Erarbeitung und (Nach-)Nutzung eine besondere Bedeutung zu.
HPV and Systemic Response in Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
Authors: Silva Bianka de Oliveira , Gomes Patrícia Oliveira Emerich , Mantoani Priscila Thais Silva , Vieira Jéssica Ferreira , Jammal Millena Prata , Michelin Márcia Antoniazi , Macêdo Barcelos Ana Cristina , Murta Eddie Fernando Candido , Nomelini Rosekeila Simões
Published: January 2024

Objectives: to verify whether there is an association of low and high-risk HPV with blood count parameters in patients with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Methods: We prospectively evaluated 48 patients with Pap smear showing low or high-grade intraepithelial lesion, submitted to collection of material to perform PCR for high-risk and low-risk HPV. The following blood count parameters were evaluated: hemoglobin, red blood cells, hematocrit, absolute number of leukocytes, neutrophils, lymphocytes, eosinophils, basophils, monocytes and platelets, neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to obtain the area under the curve (AUC) relating the positivity or not of HPV with the blood count parameters evaluated. Mann-Whitney test and multivariate analysis were performed, with level of significance less than 0.05. Results: Relating the positivity or not of HPV with the blood count parameters (Roc curves), there was statistical significance only between high-risk HPV and the platelet count (sensitivity=75%, specificity=66.7%, AUC=0.674, p=0.039). Platelet count ≤ 177,000/mm3 is associated with high-risk HPV. Subsequently, the multivariate analysis was performed, and the absolute value of platelets was considered an independent variable in this association with high-risk oncogenic HPV. Conclusion: A systemic response is found with the presence of high-risk HPV in CIN. Thus, platelet count ≤ 177,000/mm3 is associated with high-risk HPV.
Demystifying Children's Perception of Oral Hygiene and Prevention of Periodontal Diseases: an Experience Report
Authors: Santos Sá Joyce Raianne , Araújo Ozanna Soares Medeiros de , Oliveira David Frutuoso de , Alves Vitória Gabrielle Gouveia , Barbosa André Luis Fragoso , Rodrigues Rachel de Queiroz Ferreira , Sousa João Nilton Lopes de
Published: January 2024

Recently, periodontics has been in the limelight when it comes to dentistry. Nonetheless, the population still shows a lack of basic knowledge regarding periodontal health. This shows the need to encourage oral hygiene education, in order to revert this paradigm. The goal of this study was to report the experience of activities to promote periodontal health in children, as well as the materials used, and the results obtained. The activity analyzed was carried out by dentistry students from the Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, participants of the Extension Project on Clinical and Surgical Periodontics (PROEPECC). Activities emphasized orientations regarding periodontal health based on the specific knowledge students needed the most, which was ascertained using a questionnaire that was applied in the first extension activity. It also addressed issues such as healthy eating, hygiene methods, and others. Two classrooms from the elementary school Nelita Nóbrega Queiroz (Patos - PB) were chosen, including a total of 60 children from 5 to 7 years old. Based on the early survey, it was necessary to teach periodontics basics, as only one child had any knowledge on the subject. At the end of the activity, the questionnaire was applied again, revealing that 100% of the sample had been well instructed regarding prevention, concepts, and characteristics of periodontal diseases and oral hygiene. The interaction of the students with the children out of the institutional boundaries enabled innovative experiences and collective practices. For the children involved, it measured their ability to improve their knowledge, especially when it comes to promoting periodontal health, goals reached in the current project.
NEUROPROTECTIVE EFFECT OF POLYHERBAL FAST DISSOLVING TABLET OF CURCUMIN, QUERCETIN AND RUTIN AGAINST STREPTOZOTOCIN INDUCED DIABETIC NEUROPATHY IN RODANTS
Authors:   Faculty of Pharmacy, Integral University, Lucknow 226026, Uttar Pradesh, India., Tiwari Reshu , Haris Siddiqui Mohd. ,   Integral Institute of Agricultural Sciences and Research (IIAST), Integral University, Lucknow 226026, Uttar Pradesh, India., Mahmood Tarique ,   Faculty of Pharmacy, Integral University, Lucknow 226026, Uttar Pradesh, India., Farooqui Alvina ,   Department of Bioengineering, Integral University, Lucknow 226026, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Published: January 2024

Purpose: In the Current study we conducted the neuroprotective effect of the Polyherbal combination of curcumin, quercetin and rutin in Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic neuropathy in diabetic rat. Method: In the 12 week study, two different formulations of polyherbal fast dissolving tablets were administered to diabetic rats. Neuropathic pain was assessed in diabetic rats with numerous aching trials and these tests were carried out for the consideration of thermal, mechanical, cold and hot hyperalgesia and nerve co-ordination. At the end of this study, trial animals were sacrificed and examined for biochemical parameters. Result: Animals treated with poly herbal fast dissolving tablet to attenuate hyperglycaemia induced mechanical, thermal hyperalgesia and cold allodynia and improved the biochemical parameters in a dose-dependent manner. Conclusion From this it was conclude that polyherbal fast dissolving tablet of curcumin, quercetin and rutin significantly exhibits the antidiabetic, antioxidant and neuroprotective activities against streptozotocin-induced diabetic neuropathy in rats.
ANIMAL FEED PACKAGING INNOVATION MADE FROM GREEN SORGUM TO REDUCE PRODUCT DAMAGE IN THE STORAGE PROCESS
Authors:   Department of Industrial Engineering, Pancasila University, Jagakarsa, PO Box 222, Jakarta, Indonesia., a Sodikun , Sundana Sambas ,   Department of Industrial Engineering, Pancasila University, Jagakarsa, PO Box 222, Jakarta, Indonesia., Prasetyani Rini ,   Department of Industrial Engineering, Pancasila University, Jagakarsa, PO Box 222, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Published: January 2024

Silage as a feed ingredient for ruminants is very helpful for farmers in fulfil need feed . Traditional breeders who are only able to raise livestock on the side cannot earn money decent income. Livestock must always innovate in making animal feed so that they do not depend on looking for grass every day. Making silage as animal feed can help sustainable livestock farming. Community service was carried out in Weling Hamlet RT03/04 Cibuluh Village, Ujungjaya District, Sumedang Regency. Training on making silage was carried out with farmer groups, with processing the main ingredient being sorghum stalks . At the moment Still there is goods produced too Many NGs are caused by biting mice plastic resulting packaging holes in plastic packaging .NG caused Can reached 15% of capacity stored production at warehouse. Done repair packaging with use a plastic drum so free from bite mice on packaging at a time repair quality nutrition . In improving Sorghum tree nutrients are chopped using a cupper machine , then mixed with bran, molasses, groats, stirred and packaged using plastic drums. Making airtight silage ensures that outside air does not enter, because if the material is contaminated with outside air it will become damaged and moldy.
LABORATORY DIAGNOSIS OF NEUROINFECTIOUS DISEASES- BASIC AND ADVANCE TESTS: MINI REVIEW
Authors:   Associate Professor, G B Pant Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, New Delhi., Sharma Abha
Published: January 2024

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis is the mainstay basic test for the diagnosis of central nervous system (CNS) infections. However advance tests like CSF molecular testing in combination with other basic tests, both in CSF and blood are important in the approach to diagnosis of CNS infections. Nowadays multiplex molecular tests have been developed which have less turnaround time enabling rapid reporting to the clinicians. This review has been done to discuss the basic and advance tests available for diagnosing neuroinfectious diseases. The source of data is from medline database search and google search engine and reference textbooks. New molecular multiplex panels like BIOFIRE assay have been developed to simultaneously detect a large array of neuropathogens in CSF. Detailed list of neuropathogens have been mentioned in this review with advantages/disadvantages of all basic and advance tests available to diagnose them in a tabulated format . A flowchart on the stepwise testing approach to diagnose CNS infections has been given. Laboratory diagnosis of neuroinfectious diseases- basic and advance tests: Mini review.
PHYTOTHERAPY FOR HEALING SPORTS INJURIES: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
Authors:   Mohamed V. Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocco., LECHHEB Khadija
Published: January 2024

Sports injuries, affecting both professional and amateur athletes, have a significant impact on performance, careers, and overall well-being. While conventional medical treatments play a crucial role in recovery, the interest in alternative therapies, particularly phytotherapy, is on the rise. Phytotherapy, also known as herbal or botanical medicine, harnesses the healing properties of plants and herbal remedies to address sports-related injuries. Its crucial to approach the efficacy and safety of phytotherapy with caution. An extensive literature review has unveiled an array of plants and herbal remedies, such as arnica, comfrey, turmeric, boswellia, rosemary, calendula, Witch Hazel, Cayenne, and Horsetail, with the potential to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and promote the healing process. While phytotherapy offers promise for sports injury management, further research and clinical trials are imperative to validate its efficacy and ensure athlete safety. The collaboration between traditional herbal medicine and modern sports injury management holds great potential for comprehensive athlete care.
THE POLITICS OF OTHERNESS IN THE TIME OF CRISES: REVISITING TONY KUSHNER’S ANGELS IN AMERICA
Authors: GİRİTLİ Mehmet Zeki
Published: January 2024

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has revealed once again that the effects of health crises have been more severe for some groups compared to the others. The most prominent of these groups is non-binary or LGBTQ+ individuals who have long faced social discrimination. The disadvantaged position of LGBTQ+ people during worldwide epidemics attracted the attention of playwrights especially in 1980s and 90s. Although this could be attributed to the AIDS epidemic during the time, playwrights problematized the “otherness” issue influencing LGBTQ+ people through AIDS and the political response to it. One of the most significant of these was American playwright Tony Kushner. In “Angels in America”, Kushner put forth not only the problems of LGBTQ+ people during AIDS epidemic but also the problem of otherness in different levels as a social and political phenomenon. This article aims to explore the concepts of “responsibility” and “otherness”, which Kushner problematized in his play based on the philosophical approaches of Levinas and Benjamin, in light of the current developments regarding health crises and the political response. The article claims the disadvantaged position of minority groups during crises including AIDS and COVID-19 is more of a political issue regarding the attitudes of right-wing/conservative politics (which has not changed even today) rather than the difficulties posed by the pandemics themselves. In that respect, Kushner’s activist theatre proves to be guiding in evaluating the conditions of “the others” during the pandemic.
Marcio Orozco, No soy Jaime Torres Bodet, soy México: el embajador en Francia (1954-1958). Estudio biográfico. Ciudad de México: Bonilla Artigas/ Universidad Panamericana, 2023. (Colección Pública memoria, núm. 21), ISBN: 978-607-8838-25-7. 215 pp.
Authors: Herrera León Fabián
Published: January 2024

Reseña
Sobre Marcio Orozco, No soy Jaime Torres Bodet, soy México: el embajador en Francia (1954-1958). Estudio biográfico, Ciudad de México, Bonilla Artigas / Universidad Panamericana, 2023, 215 pp. (Colección Pública memoria, núm. 21), ISBN: 978-607-8838-25-7
Carta editorial
Authors: Calabrese Claudio César
Published: January 2024

Carta editorial
Del agón griego a la santidad cristiana: un ensayo sobre la excelencia
Authors: Llovet Abascal José María
Published: January 2024

Ensayo académico
Rosales, Diego I., Antropología del deseo. La existencia personal en Agustín de Hipona. Madrid: Universidad Pontificia Comillas, 2020
Authors: Calabrese Claudio César
Published: January 2024

Reseña de:

Rosales, Diego I., Antropología del deseo. La existencia personal en Agustín de Hipona. Madrid: Universidad Pontificia Comillas, 2020.
Delgado Jara, Inmaculada. Gramática griega del Nuevo Testamento. II. Sintaxis. Estrella (Navarra): Editorial Verbo Divino, 2023.
Authors: Calabrese Claudio César
Published: January 2024

Reseña de:

Delgado Jara, Inmaculada. Gramática griega del Nuevo Testamento. II. Sintaxis. Estrella (Navarra): Editorial Verbo Divino, 2023.
Bravo, Nassim & Stewart, Jon (eds.). The Modern Experience of the Religious. Leiden/Boston: Brill, 2023.
Authors: Calabrese Claudio César
Published: January 2024

Reseña de:

Bravo, Nassim & Stewart, Jon (eds.). The Modern Experience of the Religious. Leiden/Boston: Brill, 2023.
The effectiveness of gratitude intervention in reducing negative emotions in sexual abuse victims
Authors: Hamka Hamka , Suen Mein-Woei , Anganthi Nisa Rachmah Nur , Haq Aniq Hudiyah Bil , Prasetyo Bayu
Published: January 2024

Gratitude therapy is a positive psychotherapy approach given to victims of sexual abuse to generate positive thinking by expressing gratitude to the environment, God and other people. This research aims to test gratitude intervention as a religious activity undertaken to reduce negative emotions in victims of sexual abuse. A total of 104 such victims were identified using the snowball sampling method who were divided into an experimental group (N=52) and a control group (N=52). They were diagnosed as having negative emotions based on the child Trauma Questionnaire Shot-Focus (CTQ-SF) and Gratitude Questioner-6 (GQ-6) with triple ANOVA data analysis. The study’s results demonstrate a significant influence of gratitude on negative emotion, with values of F(39,037) = 4.71, p .01, and ηp2 = 0.113. It can increase feelings of gratitude and reduce negative emotions in victims of sexual abuse. Gratitude therapy helps reduce negative emotions and foster positive emotions amongst such victims. The study could be implemented in people who experience negative emotions related to clinical and non-clinical disorders.
The impact of job crafting on job engagement with meaningfulness of work as a mediating variable: A research in Indonesia and India
Authors: Violinda Qristin , Setyorini Noni , Nugraha Aryan Eka Prasetya , Noorzeha Fuad , Som Sanchita
Published: January 2024

Classic job design theory has evolved over a long period. It focuses on employees' ability to autonomously modify their job characteristics; however, tools for assessing the dimensions of job crafting remain limited. The goal of this study is to determine how job engagement, job crafting, and meaningfulness of work are related. The partial least squares (PLS) 3.0 analysis tool was used in the path analysis. Data were obtained through an online questionnaire using the Job Crafting Questionnaire, the Dutch Utrecht Work Engagement Scale, and the MLQ Questionnaire. The purposive sampling technique was used to identify 204 respondents working in private and public companies. The results demonstrate that in Indonesia and India, task crafting, and cognitive crafting have a positive and significant relationship with the meaningfulness of work. In turn, this mediates the influence of relational crafting on job engagement for Indonesian subjects (β= 0.111, sig= .019) but not for Indian ones (β = 0.054, sig = .455). It is hoped that the study will contribute to the implementation of programs for human resource development related to job crafting design to improve performance effectiveness.
The teacher as a source of student inspiration: a qualitative study in a business school
Authors: Mayorga David , Hernani-Merino Martin , Yompian Mariana
Published: January 2024

Teachers are an important source of inspiration for their students. Although educational research considers inspiration to be an important motivational construct that generates positive results for students, the different conceptual interpretations of the construct have made its study difficult. This situation is accentuated in the context of Latin America, due to the scarcity of empirical studies that contribute to its understanding. Considering the teacher as a source of inspiration and based on the inspiration model of Thrash & Elliot (2003, 2004), this study seeks to understand how students experience inspiration. Twenty university students were interviewed about their experiences of inspiration about their professors. The interviews were evaluated through thematic analysis. The results revealed 5 themes that highlight the characteristics of the inspiring teacher. Additionally, the thematic analyzes verified the existence of the three characteristics of the inspiration model (evocation: 1 theme, transcendence: 3 themes, and motivation: 4 themes). The study contributes by laying the foundations for formulating a guide that characterizes the inspiring teacher. As well as formulate positive insights focused on the characteristics of inspiration that allow students to transcend professionally through their university studies.
Organocatalytic Synthesis of (Hetero)arylidene Malononitriles Using a More Sustainable, Greener, and Scalable Strategy
Authors: Johari Suzaimi , Rafie Johan Mohd , Ghaffari Khaligh Nader
Published: January 2024

Aims and Objectives:

The establishment of a green and sustainable Knoevenagel condensation
reaction in organic chemistry is still crucial. This work aimed to provide a newly developed
metal-free and halogen-free catalytic methodology for the synthesis of CS and (hetero-)
arylidene malononitriles in the laboratory and industrial scale. The Knoevenagel condensation
reaction of various carbonyl groups with malononitrile was investigated in ethanol, an ecofriendly
medium, in the presence of seven nitrogen-based organocatalysts.

Materials and Methods:

A comparative study was conducted using two as-obtained and four
commercially available nitrogen-based organocatalysts in Knoevenagel condensation reactions.
The synthesis of CS gas (2-chlorobenzylidene malononitrile) using a closed catalytic system was
optimized based on their efficiency and greener approach.

Results:

The conversion of 100% and excellent yields were obtained in a short time. The products
could be crystallized directly from the reaction mixture. After separating pure products, the residue
solution was employed directly in the next run without any concentration, activation, purification,
or separation. Furthermore, the synthesis of 2-chlorobenzylidenemahmonitrile (CS) was
carried out on a large scale using imidazole as a selected nitrogen-based catalyst, afforded crystalline
products with 95 ± 2% yield in five consecutive runs.

Conclusion:

Energy efficiency, cost saving, greener conditions, using only 5 mol% of organocatalyst,
high recyclability of catalyst, prevention of waste, recycling extractant by a rotary evaporator
for non-crystallized products, demonstrated the potential commercial production of CS
using imidazole in ethanol as an efficient and highly recyclable catalytic system.
Generalized Analysis of Open Genetic Databases Reveals New
Associations with Migraine
Authors: Yakubova Aliya , Rizvanov Albert A.
Published: January 2024

Background:

Migraine is one of the most common diseases that significantly
impairs the quality of life. This condition has a pronounced genetic component. Genes responsible
for the development of monogenic forms of hemiplegic migraine have already
been identified, and the search for genetic associations with common migraine and its
subtypes continues.

Objective:

The aim of this study was to search for new potential genetic markers of migraine
by analyzing available open genetic databases.

Methods:

The analysis included databases such as ClinVar, GWAS Catalog, UK Biobank
and FinnGen. In all databases, the keyword "migraine" was used to search for migraineassociated
variants. Genetic variants with clinical annotations "pathogenic" and "likely
pathogenic" were selected from the variants in the ClinVar database. From other databases,
variants with an association significance level of p ≤ 5×10-8 were chosen.

Results:

A total of 112 genetic variants associated with migraine were identified. After
excluding polymorphisms known from previous migraine studies, it was found that 45
genetic variants were identified for the first time.

Conclusion:

These variants belong to various functional groups, including ion channels,
enzymes, receptors, and regulatory proteins, confirming the current understanding of the
polygenic nature of migraine. Identifying new genetic associations with migraine can
contribute to a better understanding of its pathogenesis and open new possibilities for diagnosis
and the development of more effective treatment strategies for this condition.
Present State in the Development of Aerogel and Xerogel and their
Applications for Wastewater Treatment: A Review
Authors: Verma Yaksha , Sharma Gaurav , Kumar Amit , Dhiman Pooja , Stadler Florian J.
Published: January 2024

This comprehensive analysis investigates the current state of development and emerging
applications of aerogels and xerogels in wastewater treatment. Aerogels and xerogels, which are
characterized by their distinctive porosity architectures and extraordinary material qualities (low
density and high surface area), have received much interest in recent years for their potential to transform
the field of wastewater treatment. In this study, we present a complete overview of the synthesis
processes and structural properties of these materials, highlighting current advancements and
innovations. As adsorbents, catalysts, thermal insulation materials, or drug delivery matrices, they
have been employed in a number of different disciplines. Aerogels and xerogels have demonstrated
their adsorption capability by effectively collecting a wide spectrum of pollutants contained in
wastewater. These include the removal of potentially hazardous and deleterious components such as
metal ions and organic dyes, which are prevalent in wastewater streams, as well as other organic
compounds. Our analysis not only covers the synthesis and applications of aerogels and xerogels, but
it also highlights eco-friendly synthesis alternatives, in line with the growing demand for sustainable
material preparation methods. Against the backdrop of rising global water concerns, this analysis
highlights the promising potential of these materials to play a crucial role in providing sustainable
wastewater treatment solutions, thereby establishing a critical future goal.
Novel 1,2,3-triazoles as Inhibitors of the Toxic Effects of the Venom of the
Snake Lachesis muta muta
Authors: Simas Pereira Junior Luiz Carlos , de Mello Amorim Nayanna , de Oliveira Eduardo Coriolano , Flores Sanchez Eladio , Francisco Ferreira Vitor , de Aquino Gabriel Alves Souto , Baptista Ferreira Sabrina , Lopes Fuly Andre
Published: January 2024

Background::

Snakebites are a worldwide health problem and produce pathological symptoms,
such as hemorrhage, tissue necrosis, blood coagulation disorder, edema, and death. Although
serum therapy protects victims from death, it does not prevent amputation of the affected limb. Therefore,
alternative treatments deserve attention.

Objective::

To test a new series of twelve disubstituted triazoles, TRI 02, TRI 03, TRI 04, TRI 05,
TRI 07, TRI 08, TRI 09, TRI 11, TRI 14, TRI 16, TRI 17, and TRI 18 against the hemorrhagic,
edematogenic, hemolytic, coagulant, and proteolytic activities of Lachesis muta muta venom.

Methods::

The derivatives were incubated with L. muta venom (incubation protocol), then the toxic
activities were measured. L. m. muta venom was injected before (treatment protocol) or after (prevention
protocol) the derivatives.

Results::

Most of the derivatives inhibited the proteolytic and hemolytic activity of L. m. muta venom,
but only TRI 17 inhibited coagulation activity. The derivatives TRI 03, TRI 05, TRI 07, TRI 14, and
TRI 17 inhibited hemorrhage, while TRI 07, TRI 08, and TRI 16 inhibited edema. The derivatives
TRI 03, TRI 07, and TRI 11 inhibited hemorrhage whether they were administered before or after
L. m. muta venom. According to in silico tool, TRI 03, TRI 04, TRI 07, TRI 08, TRI 09, TRI 16, TRI
17, and TRI 18 were not toxic. The derivatives did not violate Lipinksi’s rule of five.

Conclusion::

These triazoles serve as molecules able to improve the treatment of L. m. muta
envenoming.
A Review on Probiotics and Their Role in the Management of Cancer
Authors: Dahiya Rajshree , Khan Sumayya , Kumar Sanket
Published: January 2024

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Probiotics are advantageous bacteria that provide numerous health benefits to individuals
when ingested and help to keep the gut microbiota balance. These beneficial bacteria can be found
in food, supplements, and medicines. Foods that contain probiotics include yogurt, tempeh, and miso,
while bacteria of lactic acid and bifido are the predominant microbial strains commonly employed
in various applications. Due to their potential health benefits and minimal side effects, probiotics
are widely accepted globally. Maintaining a balanced gut microbiome is crucial for overall
health, and any disturbance in the gut's microbiota can trigger inflammatory immune responses and
initiate various diseases such as cancer. Cancer is a grave and frequently fatal illness that impacts a
significant number of individuals. It arises due to uncontrolled cell growth and is usually diagnosed
at an advanced stage. The disease originates from a single cell and can potentially metastasize,
spreading through the body. As of now, cancer has no known cure, and the safety and efficacy of
conventional chemotherapies and synthetic drugs employed in its treatment are subject to scrutiny.
These treatments can negatively impact a patient's well-being, affect drug resistance, and are often
too expensive for many patients to afford. Therefore, researchers are exploring more effective and
safe ways to manage cancer. Certain probiotic strains have the potential to be beneficial in preventing
cancer or as a complement to traditional chemotherapy by altering gut microbiota and improving
the reactions of the body’s defense system. Hence, the review examines the likelihood of probiotics
as simply an alternative approach to preventing and treating cancer.
Beneficial Effects of Spirulina on Brain Health: A Systematic Review
Authors: Kumar Shivendra , Saha Sunam , Singh Kuldeep , Singh Talever , Mishra Avinash Kumar , Dubey Braj Nandan , Singh Shubham
Published: January 2024

Background: This review provides a concise overview of existing scientific research
concerning the potential advantages of incorporating spirulina, a blue-green algae, into one's diet
to promote brain health. The substantial nutritional composition and associated health benefits of
algae have drawn significant interest.

Methods: Numerous studies have illuminated the neuroprotective characteristics of spirulina,
contributing to its positive influence on brain functionality. Primarily, spirulina boasts antioxidants,
like phycocyanin and beta-carotene, that effectively counter oxidative stress and curb inflammation
within the brain. This is particularly significant as these factors play roles in the advancement
of neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. Additionally,
spirulina has demonstrated the capacity to enhance cognitive capabilities and enrich memory
and learning aptitudes.

Results: Animal-based investigations have revealed that introducing spirulina can bolster spatial
learning and memory, as well as guard against cognitive decline linked to aging. Research has indicated
its potential in shielding against neurotoxins, encompassing heavy metals and specific environmental
pollutants. Its potential to neutralize heavy metals and counteract free radicals contributes
to these protective effects, potentially thwarting neuronal harm.

Conclusion: In conclusion, the extant scientific literature proposes that spirulina integration can
elicit advantageous outcomes for brain health. Its antioxidative, neuroprotective, cognitiveenhancing,
and mood-regulating properties present a promising avenue for bolstering brain health
and potentially diminishing the susceptibility to neurodegenerative ailments. Nonetheless, further
research, notably well-designed human clinical trials, is imperative to ascertain the optimal dosing,
duration, and enduring consequences of spirulina supplementation concerning brain health.
The Quality of Meat, Carcass, and Cut Yields of Broiler Chicken Fed Diets Containing Purslane Meal Rich in Omega-3 Fats
Authors: Kartikasari Lilik Retna , Hertanto Bayu Setya , Nuhriawangsa Adi Magna Patriadi
Published: January 2024

This study aims to evaluate the feeding of broilers with ALA-rich purslane supplementation on meat and carcass quality and sensory quality. A total of 180 one-day old, unsexed Cobb broilers were used in this research, and they were divided into 30 pens, with each pen containing 6 birds. Broiler feeding was randomly divided into five treatments based on a basal corn-soybean feed. This study used a completely randomized design (CRD) in one direction with five treatments and five replications. The experimental diets were a basal diet (A0) and basal diets containing 1.5% fish oil and 0% purslane meal (w / w) (A1), 6% (A2), 12% (A3), and 18% (A4). Performance parameter data were recorded and measured over a 35-day period. As many as 30 chickens (n = 6 for each treatment) were slaughtered and processed as carcass and breast meat (Pectoralis Major) samples were collected for meat quality evaluation. The data were analyzed using Analysis of Variance and if there was a significant effect of the treatments then the analysis was continued using Tukey Test. The results showed that adding 12% purslane flour had no a significant effect on carcass weight and cut yields. The diet enriched with purslane flour to a level of 18% for 35 days did not change the water holding capacity (WHC), but it did increase the fat content of the meat. Purslane meal-containing diets reduced cooking losses. The tenderness of the meat produced from chickens fed with purslane meal at a level of 18% (1.93) was higher than those fed purslane meal 12% (1.12). Panelists gave the same perception of preference for meat produced from chickens fed dietary treatments. In conclusion, diets containing purslane meal up to 12% has no negative effect on carcass quality, physicochemical quality and consumer preference for broiler chicken meat.
Exploring and Leveraging the basic principle for molecular reduction catalysis of biorenewables, CO2, and plastics using light, electric and heat energy
Authors: Saito Susumu
Published: January 2024

Biorenewable energy and chemicals hold great promise for a greener, more sustainable future. Biomass is organic materials that can be used to generate electricity and gas in the form of bioenergy. Catalysis is required to convert the biomass into a useful form. At the Saito Research
Group in the Noyori Laboratory at the Graduate School of Science, Nagoya University, Japan, Professor Susumu Saito and the team are engaged in the design and development of catalysts for exactly this. In one line of research, the team is developing upcycling catalysts for highly oxidised chemical
compounds (HOCs). The idea is that these catalysts can be used to quickly and efficiently synthesise high-value-added organic molecules from carbon resources. In another project, the researchers are exploring organic synthesis based on one electron transfer from H2 or H2O using molecular and
semiconductor photocatalysis. One electron (radical) species (OES) such as hydrogen atom (H•) can be produced from the homolytic cleavage of chemical bonds of H2 or H2O, occurring by visible/near-UV light energy inducing photo-excited states of tailored homogeneous and heterogeneous (semiconductor)
catalysts. These OESs can be used in addition reactions and H-abstraction reactions to generate carbon-centred radical species and achieve artificial photosynthesis directed toward selective organic synthesis (APOS). A key focus for the team is on molecular metal catalysis. They designed novel
(PNNP)M catalysts, with the PNNP representing two-phosphine and two-nitrogen coordinative atoms and the M representing metals, from which they derived robust reduction/dehydration catalysts with catalytic activity that can be sustained for a long period of time under visible light, electric
and heat energy.
Flexible thickness control of hydroforming by forced lubrication method in arbitrary region and time
Authors: Kubota Hiroaki
Published: January 2024

The elastic and plastic properties of metal can be used in various applications. Junior Associate Professor Hiroaki Kubota is working to improve manufacturing design through the application of elasto-plastic mechanics. He is particularly interested in hydroforming; a process in which
steel tubes are inflated by water pressure. This can be used to produce hollow, lightweight automobile parts. Kubota previously worked in the body design and advanced development department of a car manufacturing company, learning of the importance of thickness distribution of vehicle components.
It was this that inspired his current work. At the Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Tokai University, Japan, where Kubota is based, he is conducting research on hydroforming technology and applied research on the optimisation of plastic working using finite element
analysis (FEM) and artificial intelligence (AI). Through their research on lubrication hydroforming, the team developed a forced lubrication technology that supplies high-pressure lubricant between a die and a tube during tube hydroforming, leading to even distribution and uniform wall thickness.
The researchers want to expand the application of high-strength steel tubes to contribute to more lightweight and rigid cars. In their work the team confirmed that when a high-pressure lubricant was injected between the die and the steel tube, uniform wall thickness was achieved and cracking
prevented. This was the very first time that forced lubrication was found to be effective in hydroforming. The team also discovered that by managing the forced lubrication, the thickness of parts can be freely controlled.
Research on new Taylor flow reactor to prepare Ni-rich oxide and LLZO ceramic Li+ ion conductors
Authors: Yang Chun-Chen
Published: January 2024

New, green technologies are better for the environment and this is increasingly important in the context of worsening global warming and climate change. With the prevalence of battery powered devices, an important part of this is improved battery technology with improved performance
and enhanced energy efficiency. Professor Chun-Chen Yang, Department of Chemical Engineering, Ming Chi University of Technology, Taiwan is also a director of the Battery Research Centre of Green Energy (BRCGE), Taiwan, which is conducting R&D on new, revolutionary battery technologies.
A focus for Yang and his team is lithium (Li) batteries and new versions that incorporate different elements, with a view to improving energy storage capacity and green sustainable energy practices. He recognises the need to increase the energy density and safety of these batteries in order
to meet the requirements of future applications and is exploring the benefits of using a full solid-state Li metal battery (ASSLMB). The researchers are conducting studies using a Taylor flow reactor to prepare Ni-rich oxide and LLZO ceramic Li+ ion conductors and have already yielded
advantages and they hope, in the future, the method can be adopted on a wide scale and lead to the development of new and improved batteries. First, the team is keen to overcome issues associated with the difficulty of controlling uniformity and quality.