bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impacto de la pandemia por COVID-19 en los servicios de atención infantil y su relación con la anemia ferropénica en niños menores de 36 meses en el centro de salud materno infantil Magdalena 2020
Authors:   , Orreaga Morante Daniel Alonso
Published: August 2023

El presente estudio tiene como objetivo estimar el impacto de la pandemia por COVID-19 en los servicios de atención infantil y su relación con la anemia ferropénica en niños menores de 36 meses en el Centro de Salud Materno Infantil Magdalena 2020. La investigación de tipo cuantitativo, observacional, descriptivo, longitudinal y retrospectivo, procesando información de los servicios de Pediatría, CRED e Inmunizaciones de los años 2019 y 2020. Al finalizar el presente estudio se demostró que el porcentaje de niños menores de 36 meses atendidos en el Centro de Salud Materno Infantil Magdalena en el año 2020 fue de 12.80%, significativamente menor, en comparación al porcentaje de atendidos que llegó al 20.87% en el 2019. Es decir, que el número de atendidos disminuyeron en un 38.66% en el 2020, con p <0.0001. El servicio CRED fue el más afectado con la pandemia por COVID 19, encontrándose el 3.49% de atendidos en el 2020 versus 7.29% en el 2019. De la misma forma las atenciones llegaron al 3.49% en el 2020 versus 7.29% en el 2019. El porcentaje de anemia alcanzado en el año 2019 fue de 24.09% y en el año 2020 fue de 11.26%, aunque aparentemente pareciera que hay una disminución, se debe considerar que el número de niños tamizados en el año 2020 (19.41%) fue menor que en el año 2019 (30.10%), por ello la diferencia de porcentajes. Finalmente, con respecto al tratamiento para evitar la anemia infantil, en el año 2020 fueron tratados con suplemento de hierroel 53.64% de niños menores de 36 meses, sin embargo, la diferencia, el 46.36%, no recibieron tratamiento.
Üniversite Öğrencilerine Verilen Akılcı İlaç Kullanımı Dersinin Etkinliğinin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: SEMERCİ Vahide , SÖNMEZ SARI Ebru , AKEREN Zahide
Published: August 2023

Akılcı ilaç kullanımı, koruyucu ve tedavi edici role sahiptir. Bu çalışmada üniversite öğrencilerine verilen akılcı ilaç kullanımı dersinin

etkinliğinin değerlendirilmesi amaçlandı. Yarı deneysel olarak planlanan çalışma Şubat-Mayıs 2022 tarihleri arasında Doğu Karadeniz

bölgesinde bir üniversitede yapıldı. Sağlık bilimleri fakültesinde okuyan, akılcı ilaç kullanımı dersine devam eden ve veri toplama araçlarını

tam olarak dolduran 81 öğrenci çalışmaya dahil edildi. Veri toplama aracı olarak Kişisel Bilgi Formu ve Akılcı İlaç Kullanımı Ölçeği (AİKÖ)

kullanıldı. Tanımlayıcı istatistikler için sayı, yüzde, sürekli değişkenler için ortalama (X) ± standart sapma (SS) minimum-maksimum

kullanıldı. Ön ve son değerlendirme test sonuçları analizi için Wilcoxon işaretli sıralar testi kullanıldı. Öğrencilerin bazı özellikleri ile ölçek

puanlarını karşılaştırmada Mann Whitney U testi ve Kruskal Wallis testi kullanıldı. Öğrencilerin yaş ortalaması 21,59±1,23 (min=19,

max=26) olup kız öğrencilerin oranı %60,5’tir. Öğrencilerin ön test AİKÖ toplam puanı 35,35±4,37 (min=21, max=42) iken, son test

AİKÖ toplam puanı 37,23±3,84 (min=24, max=42)’tür. Ön ve son test AİKÖ toplam puanları karşılaştırıldığında fark istatistiksel olarak

anlamlı bulundu (z=-3,547, p
İlköğretim Matematik Öğretmenlerinin Kanıt Şemalarının İncelenmesi
Authors: KURTTEKİN Funda , AKINCI Mustafa
Published: August 2023

Çalışmanın amacı, ilköğretim matematik öğretmenlerinin kullandıkları kanıt şemalarını ve bu şemaların nasıl ortaya çıktığını belirlemektir. Nitel araştırma yönteminin benimsendiği bu çalışma, durum çalışmasıdır. Çalışmanın araştırma grubunu oluşturan, dört ilköğretim matematik öğretmeninin seçiminde; amaçlı örnekleme yöntemi olan kolay ulaşılabilir örnekleme yönteminden yararlanılmıştır. Çalışmanın verileri, görev temelli görüşmeler yardımıyla toplanmıştır. Görev temelli görüşmeler, çalışma kâğıdı ve kanıt süreçlerine ait soru formundan oluşmaktadır. Veri toplama araçlarının geçerlilik ve güvenirliğini sağlamak amacıyla pilot uygulama yapılmış, veri toplama araçları; pilot uygulama sonuçları, uzman görüşleri ve yapılan araştırmalar dikkate alınarak son halini almıştır. Öğretmenlerin sahip oldukları kanıt şemaları, Sowder ve Harel’in (1998) kanıt şemaları kavramsal çerçevesine göre belirlenmiştir. Elde edilen olguların analizinde, nitel veri analizi olan betimsel analiz yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Öğretmenlerin görev temelli görüşmelerden elde edilen bulguları göz önüne alındığında dışsal, deneysel ve analitik kanıt şemaları şeklinde üç temel kategorideki kanıt şemalarına ait özelliklere sahip oldukları görülmüştür. Bununla beraber öğretmenlerin doğrulamalarında dışsal otoriter ve sembolik kanıt şeması özelliklerine rastlanmamıştır. Öğretmenlerin bir soruya ait doğrulamalarında farklı şemalara ait özelliklere sahip olduğu belirlenmiştir. Görev temelli görüşmelerde en fazla kullanılan şema analitik dönüşümsel kanıt şeması olmuştur. Analitik kanıt şemalarının ağırlıklı kullanılmış olmasına rağmen öğretmenlerin kendilerini ifade etme konusunda çekimser bir tavır sergiledikleri ve kanıta ait bilgilerinde eksikler olduğu görülmüştür. Çalışmanın sonuçlarına bağlı olarak bazı önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
Culture Under Scrutiny: Illuminating Dark Corners Of Child Abuse In Witness The Night
Authors: Dhruvee Sinha  , Zeeshan Ali
Published: August 2023

This research paper delves into the intricate interplay between the cultural context and pervasive patriarchy within Kishwar Desai’s novel, Witness the Night (2010).Focusing on the exploration of gender dynamics and the abuse of girls under 16 years of age, the study unveils the subtle and overt ways in which patriarchy perpetuates an abusive society in India. Employing a comprehensive analysis of the narrative, the paper underscores the role of patriarchal structures in facilitating both systemic and individual abuse against girls, while shedding light on the phenomenon of victim blaming that ensnares victims further. The examination of these interrelated themes accentuates the urgent need for institutionalised change and reform within the cultural and social landscape. By elucidating the complex web of gender-based power dynamics and its implications, this research underscores the imperative of dismantling patriarchal structures to foster a society that upholds gender equity and protects the rights and dignity of women.
Accessibility And Affordability Of Health Services In India: A Critical Study
Authors: Ms. Amruta Mahalle  , Dr Ajay Pethe  , Mr Pratik Kodmalwar  , Dr Vijay Uprikar
Published: August 2023

Considering India's outstanding economic success following the adoption of new economic strategy in the 1990s, the country has made only gradual and unequal progress in enhancing its citizens' health. Large disparities in health infrastructure and access to healthcare remain and have even gotten worse within and among groups, among rural and urban areas, and throughout states. Despite the fact that member nations of the World Health Organization began to support the idea of health care for all as early as 2005, India has yet to accomplish these goals, unlike numerous other low-income nations. The continual issue of meeting the needs of the most marginalised Indian society is one that the country's health care system must continue to grapple with. Recent progress in access to healthcare caused by various initiatives, the states continue to face serious problems with regard to the affordability and accessibility of health-related services for the poor. Inequalities in the cost and accessibility of health treatments by socio - economic level, location, and gender are still present. This is mostly caused by the numerous obstacles that make it difficult to get essential medical care. The present crisis of public health infrastructure in rural regions and other aspects of health services in India are critically examined and evaluated in this perspective.
ОРГАНІЗАЦІЯ СИСТЕМИ ПСИХОЛОГО-ПЕДАГОГІЧНОГО СУПРОВОДУ ДИТИНИ З ОСОБЛИВИМИ ОСВІТНІМИ ПОТРЕБАМИ
Authors: Садова Ірина Ігорівна
Published: August 2023

Стаття присвячена проблемі організації психолого-педагогічного супроводу дитини з особливими освітніми потребами в умовах інклюзивного навчання. Автором з’ясовано, що організація інклюзивного освітнього середовища для дітей з особливими освітніми потребами — це індивідуальна гнучка система, котра передбачає не лише пристосування навколишнього середовища, а й налагодження взаємодії між усіма учасниками інклюзивного освітнього процесу, підвищення професійної компетентності педагогів тощо. У статті зазначено, що спішність функціонування інклюзивного освітнього середовища в закладах загальної середньої освіти забезпечують спеціальні педагогічні умови: створення інклюзивного освітнього простору; організація системи психологопедагогічного супроводу дитини з особливими освітніми потребами; підвищення кваліфікації педагогічних працівників з інклюзивної освіти. Спираючись на результати аналітичних розвідок у статті зазначено, що ефективне впровадження процесу психолого-педагогічного супроводу дітей з особливими освітніми потребами у закладах загальної середньої освіти передовсім передбачає: 1) принципово нову взаємодію та реальну співпрацю фахівців різних професійних напрямів (учителів, асистента вчителя, практичного психолога, соціального педагога, вчителя-дефектолога, батьків, соціальних, медичних працівників), причетних до освітньої інклюзії; 2) спеціальну підготовку педагогічних кадрів у галузі освітньої інклюзії; 3) оволодіння педагогами спеціальними знаннями, методиками та технологіями навчання дітей з особливими освітніми потребами; 4) розроблення механізмів реальної взаємодії членів команди психолого педагогічного супроводу. Автор акцентує увагу на необхідності системної і цілеспрямованої реалізації інклюзивної освіти, зокрема належної підготовки відповідних фахівців, які у своїй професійній діяльності керуватимуться сучасним науковим розумінням психолого-педагогічних особливостей дітей із особливими освітніми потребами.
Ключові слова: інклюзивна освіта, діти зособливими освітніми потребами, психолого-педагогічний супровід.
Gender-based Value Chain Mapping and Development of the Tempe Business Model in Tenggilis Kauman Surabaya
Authors: Saraswati Rahaju , Asri Nyoman Puspa
Published: August 2023

Abstract. The method used in this research is Value Chain Mapping, Gender Sensitivity Value Chain Mapping, and Canvas Business Model. Value Chain Mapping is used to map activities ranging from upstream to downstream from a tempe industry value chain in Tenggilis Surabaya. Gender Sensitivity Value Mapping is used to map and analyze the role of gender in the tempe industry value chain. Whereas the Canvas Business Model is used to redesign the tempe industry business model in Tenggilis  Surabaya based on value, gender, and competitive advantage. The results of this study are Value Chain Mapping and Tempe Business Model  for the home-based tempe industry. The role of women housewives in the tempe industry value chain in Tenggilis  Kauman is almost 50%. For the tempe production system and marketing management for the SME scale, such as the tempe industry in Tenggilis  tempe village, the maturity level has reached the optimal level, level 5. For external suppliers, the maturity level is still low at level 2 or still in the development stage. For market orientation, competitors and product development are already at a competitive level. Revenue Streams from the tempe business process in Kampung Tempe is the sale of tempe and its processed products, as well as a tourist visit.

 

Keywords: gender role, tempe industry, tempe business model, value chain mapping

 

Abstrac. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Value Chain Mapping, Gender Sensitivity Value Chain Mapping, dan Canvas Business Model. Value Chain Mapping digunakan untuk memetakan kegiatan mulai dari hulu hingga hilir dari suatu rantai nilai industri tempe di Tenggilis Surabaya. Gender Sensitivity Value Chain Mapping digunakan untuk memetakan dan menganalisis peran gender dalam rantai nilai industri tempe. Sedangkan Canvas Business Model digunakan untuk mendesain ulang model bisnis industri tempe di Tenggilis  Surabaya berdasarkan nilai, jenis kelamin, dan keunggulan bersaing. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah Pemetaan Rantai Nilai dan Model Bisnis Tempe untuk industri tempe rumahan. Peran ibu rumah tangga dalam rantai nilai industri tempe di Tenggilis  Kauman hampir mencapai 50%. Untuk sistem produksi tempe dan manajemen pemasaran skala UKM seperti industri tempe di Kampung Tempe Tenggilis  tingkat kematangan sudah mencapai tingkat optimal yaitu tingkat 5. Untuk pemasok eksternal tingkat kematangan masih rendah pada tingkat 2 atau masih dalam tahap pengembangan. Untuk orientasi pasar, pesaing dan pengembangan produk sudah berada pada tingkat kompetitif. Aliran pendapatan dari proses bisnis tempe di Kampung Tempe adalah penjualan tempe dan hasil olahannya, serta kunjungan wisatawan.

 

Kata kunci: peran industri tempe, gender, model bisnis tempe, pemetaan rantai nilai
The Public Goods Policy for People's Welfare
Authors: Puspitasari Riska , Sugianti Anggun
Published: August 2023

Public goods are no longer defined theoretically as public goods should be enjoyed by the public free of charge provided by the state. However, in practice the meaning of public goods has shifted from its true meaning, seen in developing countries that rely on budget sources. sustainable availability of public goods. This research wants to provide an overview of the management of public goods not only provided by the government but the private sector can also carry out its function to produce public goods. The phenomenon that occurs, public goods have been privatized, monopoly and cartel games can increase the poverty rate. So to get public goods requires effort in order to fulfill basic needs. The specific objective of this study focuses on the management of public goods in terms of public policy aspects derived from various scientific literature. The method in this study uses a systematic review technique, carried out in a deductive or theoretical & analytical framework (meta-theory). The results of this study reveal that the management of public goods cannot be fully enjoyed by the public for free with government policies that pay attention to patterns of provision, morale and the environment for policy execution. Policies are real answers to problems with the support of good governance
Upaya Pengelolaan Ikan Asin Dalam Meningkatkan Pendapatan Nelayan
Authors: Zuhdi M. Ali , Munip Al , Daud Daud
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetaui upaya pengelolaan ikan asin yang dilakukan oleh para nelayan guna meningkatkan pendapatan. Kampung laut Kecamatan Kuala Jambi dikenal dengan penghasilan ikan laut cukup besar di Kabupaten Tanjung Jabung Timur, merupakan tempat yang dijadikan objek penelitian. Mata pencaharian masyarakatnya sebagian besar adalah nelayan, oleh karena itu daerah ini dulu dijuluki sebagai kampung laut. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan menggunakan formula/ rumus R/C ratio. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pendapatan bersih yang diperoleh nelayan dalam usaha pengelolaan ikan asin lendra sebesar Rp1.102.650 dan R/C ratio yang diperoleh sebesar 1,1.  Dengan demikian, maka dapat dikatakan bahwa upaya pengelolaan Ikan Asin yang telah dijalankan dapat meningkatkan pendapatan nelayan
Education Based on Innovation and Creativity in Improving the Competitiveness of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Authors: Abidin Zaenal , Kuswanto Kuswanto , Ismawati Sri Ida
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this study is to determine the level of innovation and creativity of micro, small and medium enterprises in increasing income. The challenge that will be faced is in the form of economic activities that depend on global competition that is free and open so that only strong business actors will survive. Globalization has caused the world economy to experience a paradigm shift into a knowledge and creativity-based economy. This activity aims to conduct education based on innovation and creativity as an answer to the impact that globalization has brought. Implementation of this activity using the survey method. Based on the survey results, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Lambur Village are still not ready to face the challenges presented by Globalization. Therefore, Community Service Program STIE Syari'ah Al-Mujaddid Group 1 seeks to increase the competitiveness of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises based on innovation and creativity in the form of legalizing business licenses, and innovating products through upgrading packaging and adding flavor variants to products. To realize this, this community service activity uses a method which consists of three stages, namely the preparation stage, the implementation stage and the evaluation stage. The results of this activity are that it can have an impact on changing the products of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Lambur Village, Muara Sabak Timur District, Tanjung Jabung Timur Regency.
Kepemimpinan Kepala Desa Dalam Perencanaan Pembangunan Desa Watutau Kecamatan Lore Peore
Authors: Tandiborong Lisda Prisilia , Ruagadi Henry A , Balingki Arifin
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh karena perkembangan pembangunan di Desa Watutau Kecamatan Lore Peore yang dianggap tidak berjalan sacara efisien atau belum berjalan sebagaimana mestinya ditandai dengan belum memadainya sarana dan prasarana untuk pertanian serta infrastruktur jalan desa yang cukup memprihatikan yang membuat peneliti tertarik membahas masalah tersebut dengan  judul “Kepemimpinan Kepala Desa Dalam Perencanaan Pembangunan Desa Watutau Kecamatan Lore Peore”.Teori yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah teori kepemimpinan dan  teori perencanaan pembangunan dengan menggunakan metode pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dan teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Dari hasil penelitian ditemukan bahwa kepemimpinan kepala desa dalam perencanaan pembangunan di desa Watutau Kecamatan Lore Peore tidak demokratis, serta faktor yang mempengaruhi kepemimpinan kepala desa dalam perencanaan pembangunan adalah  kurangnya SDM. Pemerintah desa tidak memahami kondisi sosial budaya masyarakat. Dengan demikian penulis memberikan saran kepada pemerintah dalam hal ini kepala desa sebagai pemimpin di desa watutau agar bersifat demokratis dalam menerima dan mendengar aspirasi masyarakat, bersikap transparan terhaap perencanaan pembangunan dan dapat mengelolah sumber daya alam yang dimiliki desa watutau untuk mnegembangkan pertumbuhan ekonomi masyarakat desa.
Evaluating the performance of catalyst and feedstocks in the fluid catalytic cracking process: Application of InterCriteria Analysis with weight coefficients of the criteria
Authors:   ", Mavrov Deyan ,   Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov",   University, Popov Stanislav ,   "Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov" University, Nenov Valentin ,   "Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov" University, Stratiev Dicho ,   Lukoil Neftohim Burgas,   Institute of Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering
Published: August 2023

In this paper, we will apply InterCriteria Analysis to evaluate the performance of two catalysts and two feedstocks in the fluid catalytic cracking process. For the purposes of this analysis, each object is given a weight coefficient which affects the final evaluation between every pair of criteria. After presenting our results, we discuss their implications.
Process optimization, antioxidant, antibacterial, and drug adjuvant properties of bioactive keratin microparticles derived from porcupine (Hystrix indica) quills
Authors: Majeed Zahid , Farhat Hoorulain , Ahmad Basharat , Iqbal Atia , Faiz Abu ul Hassan , Mahnashi Mater H. , Alqarni Ali O. , Alqahtani Omaish , Ali Amer Al , Momenah Aiman M.
Published: August 2023

A structural protein called keratin is often employed in the medical industry to create medication carriers. Process improvement, antioxidant, antibacterial, and adjuvant drug studies of synthetic bioactive keratin microparticles made from lipids and keratin derived from porcupine (Hystrix indica) quills are the main objectives of this study. After coating the keratin microparticles with lipids which were obtained from the same porcupine quills, the bioactive keratin microparticles were produced. The response surface technique was applied to optimize the conditions for extraction of the keratin protein and sizing of the keratin microparticles. An infrared spectroscopy was used to analyze the chemical shifts in compositions of keratin microparticles while the optical microscopy was used to measure the size of the keratin microparticles. The results of this work revealed that a yield 27.36 to 42.25% of the keratin protein could be obtained from porcupine quills. The keratin microparticles were sized between 60.65 and 118.87 µm. Through response surface optimization, mercaptoethanol and urea were shown to be the main variables which positively affected the yield and the size of the keratin protein. The lipid stacking on the keratin microparticles’ surface was confirmed by infrared spectroscopy. The 2,2′-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonate) assay confirmed the keratin microparticle’s antioxidant activity of 29.83%. Compared to lipid alone, the antibacterial properties of the keratin microparticles against Escherichia coli—a gram-negative—and Staphylococcus aureus—a gram-positive—bacteria enhanced by up to 55% following the coating of the microparticles with the lipids. The pharmacological action against these bacterial species was further improved by the lipid-loaded erythromycin that was carried on the surface of keratin microparticles. This work has demonstrated the design and uses of the keratin microparticles obtained from porcupine quills for clinical applications.
A novel immune-related prognostic signature based on Chemoradiotherapy sensitivity predicts long-term survival in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Authors: Zhang Zewei , Liu Shiliang , Gao Tiantian , Yang Yuxian , Li Quanfu , Zhao Lei
Published: August 2023

Background

There is a heterogenous clinical response following chemoradiotherapy (CRT) in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Therefore, we aimed to study signaling pathway genes that affect CRT sensitivity and prognosis.

Methods

Gene expression analyses were performed in the GEO and TCGA datasets. A immunohistochemistry (IHC) analysis was performed in pretreatment biopsies.

Results

MMP13 was found to be highly expressed in the “Pathologic Complete Response (pCR)” and “Complete Remission (CR)” and “Alive” groups. Th17 cells and MMP9/13 showed a negative correlation in immune infiltration analysis. In GSEA analysis, IL-4 and IL-13 signaling pathways were highly enriched in patients exhibiting high MMP expression in pCR and CR groups. IHC results suggested higher MMP13 & IL-4 and lower IL-17A & RORC expression in the CR group compared to the <CR (CR not achieved) group. Survival analyses further indicated that the prognosis was worse in the high IL-17A group (p = 0.046, HR = 2.15). Next, a prognostic model was established. In the training cohort, AUCs for the 1/2/3/4/5-year OS were all greater than 0.70. In the two validation cohorts, 1-year AUCs were also >0.70, and the model could well distinguish high-risk and low-risk subgroups.

Conclusion

The above results may provide guidance for developing novel treatment and prognostic strategies in ESCC patients.
Do feeding responses of a non-native bivalve outperform the native one in a coastal lagoon? A possible explanation for the invasion success of the dark false mussel Mytilopsis leucophaeata
Authors: Rodrigues Nathalia , Ribeiro Danielle , C. Miyahira Igor , G. M. Portugal Samira , N. Santos Luciano , A. F. Neves Raquel
Published: August 2023

The present study aimed to evaluate and compare feeding responses of the non-native and native bivalves, the dark false mussel Mytilopsis leucophaeata and the scorched mussel Brachidontes darwinianus, respectively, by offering different concentrations of seston from the coastal lagoon where these species coexist after dark false mussel introduction (Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Rio de Janeiro-Brazil). For this purpose, independent laboratory experiments were carried out under five concentrations of seston to test the differences in clearance and ingestion rates of bivalves as a function of increasing concentrations of suspended particulate matter (SPM) on seston. In addition, from the integrated analysis of data obtained in experiments, it can be inferred about the efficiency levels of these species to remove SPM from seston and their effects on water turbidity and nutrient concentrations (total carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus). Our hypothesis was that the non-native bivalve is more efficient to clear and ingest SPM from seston compared to the native one, which may lead to competitive advantages to the successful invasion of M. leucophaeata in coastal lagoons. Native species did not show a significant difference in clearance and ingestion rates with increasing concentrations of seston. Whereas the non-native bivalve showed a slight tendency to increase its clearance and ingestion rates with the increase in seston concentrations, evidencing its plasticity to adjust its feeding responses. The native bivalve was significantly more efficient to clear and ingest SPM at the lower seston concentration (i.e., close to natural concentrations found in the lagoon) compared to the non-native bivalve, which, on the other hand, showed a significant increase in its ingestion rates at the higher concentration tested (140 mg SPM L−1). Thus, the present results did not suggest food competition between the non-native M. leucophaeata and the native B. darwinianus in the introduced system. However, M. leucophaeata increased its feeding response with experimental increment in seston concentration, which suggests species ability to benefit from conditions of increased inputs of organic matter and higher primary production that could mediate its establishment in introduced systems.
Rewarding outcomes enhance attentional capture and delay attentional disengagement
Authors: Yan Minmin , Meng Zong , Hu Na , Chen Antao
Published: August 2023

Attentional capture and disengagement are distinct process involved in attentional orienting. Most current studies have examined either the process of attentional capture or disengagement by manipulating stimuli associated with either positive (gains) or negative outcomes (losses). However, few studies have investigated whether attentional capture and disengagement are modulated by reward and loss outcomes. In the current study, we want to examine whether positive or negative outcomes could modulate distinguishing process of attentional capture and disengagement. Here, we manipulated different colored singleton stimuli associated with reward or loss outcomes; these stimuli were either presented at the center of screen or at the peripheral location. The participants’ task was to search the target and identify the orientation of line segment in target as quickly as possible. The results showed that people had difficulty disengaging from a central reward-distractor, in comparison to loss- and neutral-distractor when target was presented at peripheral location. Similarly, peripheral reward-distractor captured more attention than loss- and neutral-distractor when target was presented at the center of screen after central fixation disappeared. Through our discoveries, we can conclude that positive rewards can increase attentional capture and delay attentional disengagement in healthy people.
Identification of hub genes associated with oxidative stress in heart failure and their correlation with immune infiltration using bioinformatics analysis
Authors: Gu Jianjun , Zhang Li Na , Gu Xiang , Zhu Ye
Published: August 2023

Both oxidative stress and the immune response are associated with heart failure (HF). In this study, our aim was to identify the hub genes associated with oxidative stress andimmune infiltration of HF by bioinformatics analysis and experimental verification. The expression profile of GSE36074 was obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. The differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were screened by GEO2R. The genes related to oxidative stress were extracted from GeneCards websites. Then, the functional enrichment analysis of oxidative stress-related DEGs (OSRDEGs) was performed using DAVID. In addition, we constructed a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network using the STRING database and screened for hub genes with Cytoscape software. We also used CIBERSORTx to analyze immune infiltration in mice heart tissues between the TAC and Sham groups and explored the correlation between immune cells and hub genes. Finally, the hub genes were carried out using reverse transcription quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR), immunohistochemistry (IHC) and western blot. A total of 136 OSRDEGs were found in GSE36074. Enrichment analysis revealed that these OSRDEGs were enriched in the mitochondrion, HIF-1, FoxO, MAPK and TNF signaling pathway. The five hub genes (Mapk14, Hif1a, Myc, Hsp90ab1, and Hsp90aa1) were screened by the cytoHubba plugin. The correlation analysis between immune cells and hub genes showed that Mapk14 was positively correlated with Th2 Cells, while Hif1a and Hsp90ab1exhibited a negative correlation with Th2 Cells; Myc exhibited a negative correlation with Monocytes; whereas, Hsp90aa1 was negatively correlated with NK Resting. Finally, five hub genes were validated by RT-qPCR, IHC and western blot. Mapk14, Hif1a, Myc, Hsp90ab1, and Hsp90aa1 are hub genes of HF and may play a critical role in the oxidative stress of HF. This study may provide new targets for the treatment of HF, and the potential immunotherapies are worthy of further study.
Comparison of Intra-Articular Injection and Femoral Nerve Block Using a Combination of Levobupivacaine with Clonidine for Postoperative Analgesia after Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament ReconstructionA Randomised Double-Blind Clinical Trial
Authors: John Ashwin S , Paul Anju Annie , John Jemmie Rachel , Ranjan RV , Shishir SM , Yadav Jadi Laxmikanth , Mani Nikitha
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is the most commonly injured ligament in the knee. Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction is the gold standard procedure for treating ACL tears. Good postoperative analgesia is the secret for immediate postoperative rehabilitation. Various techniques, such as Femoral Nerve Blocks (FNB), epidural blocks, adductor canal blocks, and Intra-Articular injections (IA), are used to manage postoperative pain. Aim: To compare the quality of postoperative analgesia using a combination of levobupivacaine with clonidine via IA and FNB in patients undergoing ACL reconstruction under spinal anaesthesia. Materials and Methods: This randomised, double-blinded trial was conducted at Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry, India, from August 2016 to May 2018. Forty patients with American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I and II, aged between 18-60 years, undergoing arthroscopic ACL repair under spinal anaesthesia were randomly assigned to two groups, with 20 patients in each group. After the surgery, patients in group 1 received FNB with 15 mL of 0.25% levobupivacaine and 30 mcg clonidine, while patients in group 2 received IA with 15 mL of 0.25% levobupivacaine and 30 mcg clonidine. Parameters such as the total duration of sensory block, the need for rescue analgesia, and total analgesic consumption within 24 hours were recorded postoperatively. The data were analysed using Student’s unpaired t-test, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Chi-square test, and Fisher’s-exact test. Statistical analysis was performed using Statistical package for the Social Science (SPSS) software (version 20.0 and info version 3.5.1) for Windows, with a p-value <0.05 considered significant. Results: The quality of postoperative analgesia, including the total duration of block, the need for rescue analgesia, and total analgesic consumption within 24 hours, was similar in both groups. The total duration of block was 216±36.041 minutes for the FNB group and 224±47.395 minutes for the intra-articular group, with a p-value of 0.552. The time for rescue analgesia was 307±87.666 minutes for the FNB group and 305±82.00 minutes for the intra-articular group, with a p-value of 0.963. There were no significant differences between the groups in terms of sex, age, weight, or ASA physical status classification. Conclusion: The present study showed that the postoperative analgesia following arthroscopic ACL reconstruction was equally effective in both groups. Both combinations reduced postoperative pain, expedited the return of postoperative function, maintained vital parameters, and had no apparent side-effects. However, IA may be considered as the preferred option since it is easier to perform than a femoral block.
Effects of Nitrogen and Gibberellic acid on Growth, Yield and Economics of Fodder Maize (Zea mays L.)
Authors: Gohil Suresh , Singh Shikha , Nawhal Anu
Published: August 2023

The experiment was conducted during the Rabi season 2022-23 at Crop Research Farm (CRF), Department of Agronomy, Naini Agricultural Institute, SHUATS, Prayagraj, (U.P.). The experiment was conducted in a Randomized Block Design consisting of 10 treatment combinations and 3 replications. The treatments consist of 3 levels of Nitrogen (60, 80 and 100 kg/ha) and 3 levels of Gibberellic acid (25, 50 and 75 ppm). The treatment combinations are as follows, T1 – [Nitrogen (60 kg/ha) + Gibberellic acid (25ppm)], T2 – [Nitrogen (60 kg/ha) + Gibberellic acid (50ppm)], T3 – [Nitrogen (60 kg/ha) + Gibberellic acid (75ppm)], T4 – [Nitrogen (80 kg/ha) + Gibberellic acid (25ppm)], T5 – [Nitrogen (80 kg/ha) + Gibberellic acid (50ppm)], T6 – [Nitrogen (80 kg/ha) + Gibberellic acid (75ppm)], T7 – [Nitrogen (100 kg/ha) + Gibberellic acid (25ppm)], T8 – [Nitrogen (100 kg/ha) + Gibberellic acid 50ppm)], T9 – [Nitrogen 100 kg/ha) + Gibberellic acid (75ppm)] and T10 – [Control]. The results showed that treatment 9 [Nitrogen (100 kg/ha) + Gibberellic acid (75ppm)] recorded significantly higher plant height (188.83 cm), maximum number of leaves/plant (15.00), higher plant dry weight (71.29 g), maximum stem thickness (2.40 cm), higher green forage yield (43.55 t/ha) and maximum moisture content (83.45 %) compare to all other treatments. The maximum gross return (108875.00 INR/ha), net return (71914.35 INR/ha) and highest B:C ratio (1.94) was recorded in treatment 9 application of [Nitrogen (100 kg/ha) + Gibberellic acid (75ppm)] as compared to all other treatments.
Diversity of Chrysanthemum (Dendranthema grandiflora T.) Varieties under Open Field Condition in Prayagraj
Authors: Dey Taniya , Prasad V. M. , Bahadur Vijay
Published: August 2023

The field experiment entitled “Varietal evaluation of Chrysanthemum (Dendranthema grandiflora T.) under open field condition in Prayagraj” was carried out during September 2022 to January 2023, in Horticulture Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, Naini Agriculture Institute, SHUATS. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with three replications. The experiment comprised of fifteen varieties of chrysanthemum viz. Kanadee, Flood, Winter Queen, Basanti, White Bonsai, Local Yellow, Ravi Kiran, Button Type, Rani, UBC 12, Wall Street, Bidhan Rajat, Bidhan Antara, British gold and Vijay. It is clear from the experimental analysis that all characters were significantly affected by different varietal treatments. From the experimental findings, it was found that maximum height was found in the variety Bidhan Antara (40.79 cm),plant spread (30.55 cm), primary branches (6), whereas earliness in flowering was found in the variety Bidhan Rajat, flower yield per plant (176.76 g) was found maximum in the variety Bidhan Rajat, average flower weight was recorded more in the variety Rani (7.19 g),duration of flowering (71.2 days) and benefit-cost ratio(4.32:1) was found maximum in the variety Bidhan Rajat.
Effect of Bio-stimulants and their Application Methods on Growth, Flowering, Yield and Vase life of Asiatic lilium cv. Fangio
Authors: C. S. Archana , Prasad V. M. , Topno Samir E. , Singh Yash Kumar
Published: August 2023

The present investigation entitled “Effect of bio-stimulants and their application methods on growth, flowering, yield and vase life of Asiatic lilium cv. Fangio” was carried out during November, 2022 to March, 2023 in, Horticulture Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, SHUATS. The experiment was conducted in Completely Randomized Design with ten treatment combinations, with application of three Biostimulants like Humicil, Hydropro gold and Biovita at different levels, which was replicated thrice. It was concluded that the application of biostimulants rendered their significant effect on almost all the growth, flowering yield and vase life characters as well as quality of lilium. The treatment T3 i.e., application of Biovita (Foliar method) found superior in terms of Plant height(70.84 cm), Stem girth (0.80 cm) Number of leaves(87.47),Leaf area (13.63 cm2), Bud diameter (2.56 cm), Flower diameter (14.68 cm), Fresh weight of stem (34.73 g), Vase life (12.60 days), Diameter of bulb (5.21 cm), Weight of bulb per plant (64.75 g) Number of flowers per plant (4.91), Number of flowers per 200 m2 (10924.83), Weight of bulbs per plant (0.071 kg), and Weight of bulbs per 200m2 (157.02 kg).
Effect of Potassium on the Growth and Yield of Different Varieties of Mustard (Brassica juncea L.) under Poplar (Populus deltoides) Based Agroforestry System
Authors: Kumbhare Sahil , Daniel Sameer
Published: August 2023

A field experiment was conducted to find out the "Effect of potassium on the growth and yield of different varieties of Mustard (Brassica juncea L.) under Poplar (Populus deltoides) based agroforestry system" at Forestry Nursery, the research farm of the College of Forestry, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, U.P., India. Experiment was laid out in randomized block design with 3 different varieties of Mustard viz. T59-Varuna, Pioneer 45s 42s, and Jugni in 3 replications and 5 levels of Potassium per variety (50% kg/ha), (75% kg/ha), (100% kg/ha), (125% kg/ha) and (150% kg/ha) as of total 15 treatments in all. The result shows that the application of increased levels of potassium fertilizers showed high growth and yield of Mustard. It was recorded from the application of potassium fertilizers in treatments applied with (MOP @ 150% kg/ha) resulted in increased pre-harvest observation viz., plant height (cm), dry weight (g/plant), crop growth rate (g/m2/day) and increased relative growth rate (g/g/day). It was also concluded from the trail that the application of fertilizers in treatment with (MOP @ 150% kg/ha) was found in increasing post-harvest observations viz., number of siliqua/plants, number of seeds/siliquas, test weight (g), seed yield (t/ha), stover yield (t/ha), harvest index (%). Also, after the economic analysis, the returns as compared to investment were found to be more profitable.
Varietal Evaluation of Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) in Naturally Ventilated Polyhouse under Prayagraj Agro-climatic Condition
Authors: Sharma Shrangarika , Singh Devi , Wesley C. John
Published: August 2023

Carnation, scientifically known as Dianthus caryophyllus, is a popular and attractive flowering plant that belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family. Native to the Mediterranean region, carnations are now cultivated all over the world for their beauty and fragrance. Therefore, present investigation was carried out at the Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh during the Winter-2022-23 with a view to determine the performance of different varieties of carnation for its growth and flowering under ventilated polyhouse. Under this experiment, overall, 6 varieties were used comprising of variety Cerventes, Master, Magno, Baltico, Realism and Kiro. It was concluded that variety Baltico (white) reported significantly better performance compared to other varieties, in terms of Growth parameters like plant height was seen in cervantes (25.19 cm), number of leaves were maximum in master (20.94), number of internodes was highest in realism (18.49), number of branches were seen to be maximum in baltico (4.47), Kiro was found to be less suited variety for Prayagraj agro climatic condition due to metabolic activity. Flowering parameters like days to first flower bud break (65.33 days), days taken for first flower bud opening (66.00 days) was seen in Master, Flower Stalk length was seen highest in Realism (40.80 cm), number of flowers per plant was seen in cervantes (5.17), number of days taken for flower senescence on plant was seen highest in kiro (15.40 days), the vase life in carnation was seen to be the highest in master (0.40 days).
A Review on Bio-Based Control of Post-Harvest Diseases
Authors: Kumar A. Prashanth , Swamy J. Shankar , Shahanaz  , Gouthami P. , Santhoshini C. N. R.
Published: August 2023

Bacillus subtilis non-pathogenic beneficial bacteria, promotes plant growth, disease resistance and tolerance to abiotic stresses. It produces bioactive substances with antibiotic properties and induces physiological features in plant metabolism without adverse effects on the environment or human health. Bacillus subtilis has been used to treat various postharvest diseases during handling, transportation and storage of various fresh fruits and vegetables. It is the first microorganism patented as a postharvest bio control agent for Brown rot of stone fruits, improving the post-harvest physiology of various fruit/vegetables. Bacillus strains AG1 and H110 have been shown to be effective against Vine wood fungal pathogens and post-harvest pathogens. They have been shown to reduce symptoms of Anthracnose in fruit caused by fungal pathogens Colletotrichum gloeosporioides and C. acutatum and White rot caused by Botryosphaeria dothidea. Endophytic Bacillus strains have been developed that can colonize plant tissues and live in the same ecological niches as pathogens, thus preventing post-harvest diseases and improving preservation during storage. Bacillus strains induce auxins, cytokinins, gibberellins, ABA, JA and SA in plants, which can stimulate plant growth under stressful conditions. Endophytic bacteria can induce ISR against pathogens and abiotic stressors, extending the shelf life of stored fruits and vegetables. Microbial antagonists can be applied after harvest to control fruit and vegetable diseases, but a single microbial strain cannot prevent all fruits/vegetables from decaying during storage. Combining diverse antagonistic microorganisms with diverse microbial activity and combining various bio-controlling characteristics can prevent post-harvest decay on fruits/vegetables.
Evaluation of Sweet Sorghum Hybrids for Juce Yield, Ethanol Yield and its Attributing Traits
Authors: Ingle A. U. , Kusalkar D. V. , Gare S. S. , Tajane S. A. , Hamane G. M. , Gadakh S. R.
Published: August 2023

An investigation was carried out to assess the extent of heterosis for  juice yield and its attributing traits in 45 new hybrids of sweet sorghum developed by crossing 3 male sterile lines with 15 restorer in L x T mating design and  were sown in randomized block design (RBD) with three replications during Kharif 2018 at Botany Farm, Post Graduate Institute, M.P.K.V., Rahuri. The significant average heterosis, heterobeltiosis and standard heterosis recorded for total biomass, juice yield and its contributing characters in fourty five crosses. The cross CMS-1409 x RSSV-512 showed the highest significant average heterosis (224.84%) and heterobeltiosis (286.36%) for juice yield. The extent of standard heterosis observed for juice yield over the check, CSH-22SS was upto 59.15 per cent. The highest significant standard heterosis was recorded by the cross CMS-1409 x RSSV-512 (59.15%), followed by cross ICMS-479 x RSSV-355 (43.58%) and CMS-1409 x RSSV-355 (24.30%). Based on per se performance and heterotic performance for yield and its principal components in the F1 hybrids the cross combinations viz; CMS-1409 x RSSV-512, ICMS-479 x RSSV-355 and CMS-1409 x RSSV-499 CMS-1409 x RSSV-498 and CMS-1409 x RSSV-355 were appeared to be promising.
Abolitionism
Authors: Ericson David F.
Published: August 2023

Abolitionism is the philosophy of those who believe in the immediate rather than gradual abolition of slavery. That is, abolitionism refers not to a philosophy about slavery but to a philosophy about how to end it, though the belief that slavery is an evil institution is presumably a necessary condition for holding such a point of view. Historically, abolitionists typically believed that abolition should be achieved voluntarily, through moral suasion addressed to the hearts and minds of slaveholders, but that if necessary, because slaveholders remained unrepentant, it should be a compulsory, state‐imposed program.
Althusser, Louis (1918–90)
Authors: Payne Michael
Published: August 2023

Louis Althusser was a French communist philosopher who was one of the most influential Marxists in Europe during the 1960s and 1970s. His work has also been important in Latin America and in other parts of the world, although it met with a polarized reception in Britain. For example, the Marxist historian E. P. Thompson dismissed it as “unhistorical shit,” while Terry Eagleton praised “its theoretical richness and intricacy, and its trenchant defense of the centrality of theoretical enquiry as such.”
Anomie
Authors: Graeff Peter
Published: August 2023

The term “anomie,” a combination of the Greek words “without” (a‐) and “law” (nomos), was introduced into social science by Émile Durkheim in order to characterize a societal state in which norms and values of a society lose their regulating and integrating capacity. He adopted the term from Jean‐Marie Guyau, a French philosopher, and made it into one of the most prominent concepts in sociology. Durkheim puts anomie down as the cause of accelerated social change which occurred historically, for instance, during the Industrial Revolution. In those times, traditionally stable norms and values began to unravel and were not immediately replaced by new ones. Anomic societies are no longer capable of meeting the needs of people or to limit their aspirations. Such societies fail in regulating and integrating social processes. The social fabric undergoes a process of change when the social volume (such as population growth) or the social density (indicated, for instance, by the degree of urbanization) is altered. This process of change was characterized by Durkheim as also leading to a modification in social solidarity. Over a long‐term perspective, a society develops from a traditional state where there is a great deal of similarity between its members (mechanic solidarity) to a modern, complex system that is based on specialization of work and the fact that people complement each other (organic solidarity). Anomie, however, is not a cause of social change. It is the other way round: if social change happens too fast, anomic tendencies occur that lead to a moral void or states of disorder. Durkheim proposed that people got disoriented, isolated, or depressed in such a situation of anomie, leading to adverse effects such as indicated by higher suicide rates.