bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of optometry students at a higher education institution: A case study
Authors: Simjee Yusuf , Mncwabe Zothile , Sindhrajh Keihara , Khan Rabia , Seedat Maseeha , Xulu Letiwe , Zondi Sibahle , Rampersad Nishanee
Published: September 2021

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak poses serious threats to the physical and mental health of individuals worldwide. The lockdown strategy and social distancing regulations adopted in South Africa have disrupted the day-to-day life activities of all people including students.Aim: To explore the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of optometry students at a higher education institution.Setting: The study population included optometry students currently registered at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, in Durban, South Africa.Methods: The study adopted a case study research design and used an online questionnaire and follow-up interviews to collect data. The Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) questionnaire that assesses depression, anxiety and stress subscales was used. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The interview data were analysed using thematic content analysis.Results: A total of 147 participants responded to the online questionnaire and consisted of majority black people (n = 98), female (n = 114) and second year (n = 58) students. The majority of the participants had normal scores for depression (n = 97), anxiety (n = 79) and stress (n = 107). Only a few participants had scores indicating severe or extremely severe depression (n = 13), anxiety (n = 23) and stress (n = 5). Follow-up interviews were conducted with 10 participants and of these, seven reported that COVID-19 had a negative impact on their ability to concentrate and they felt anxious about examining patients. Factors such as stigma and judgment were perceived as hindrances to seeking mental health help.Conclusion: Most participants had normal scores for depression, anxiety and stress; however, some participants presented with abnormal scores. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health should be highlighted and higher education authorities should plan and provide appropriate services to improve the quality of life of affected students.
Effectiveness of Salivary Glucose in Diagnosing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Ganesan Anuradha , Muthukrishnan Arvind , Veeraraghavan Vishnupriya
Published: September 2021

Context:

Frequent monitoring of glucose is important in the management of diabetes. A noninvasive painless technique was used to detect glucose levels with the use of saliva as a diagnostic fluid.

Aims:

The aim of our study was to correlate the blood glucose levels with stimulated and unstimulated salivary samples and also to assess the reliability of using salivary glucose in diagnosing and monitoring the blood glucose levels in gestational diabetic patients.

Settings and Design:

The study was conducted among 100 clinically healthy nondiabetic individuals and 99 individuals suffering from gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

Subjects and Methods:

Fasting blood glucose estimation and postprandial salivary glucose estimation were done in stimulated and unstimulated salivary samples using glucose oxidase/peroxidase method.

Statistical Analysis Used:

Data obtained were subjected to normality test, and P ≤ 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. The correlation between blood and salivary glucose levels was evaluated using Pearson's correlation test.

Results:

A positive correlation was obtained for stimulated and unstimulated salivary samples in fasting and postprandial conditions. Linear regression analysis and receiver operating characteristic curve were plotted, and the optimal cutoff value for unstimulated and stimulated salivary glucose under fasting conditions was 5.1 mg/dl and 5.4 mg/dl, respectively. The optimal cutoff value for unstimulated and stimulated salivary glucose was 8.8 mg/dl and 9.3 mg/dl, respectively, in postprandial conditions.

Conclusions:

Saliva appears to be a reliable biofluid to assess the blood glucose levels and can definitely be a reliable alternative to blood glucose in GDM patients.
Titanium Allergy in Dentistry
Authors: Tanwar Nishi , Prakash Chander , Chaudhary Kuldeep , Tewari Shikha , Bhagavatheeswaran Subramony
Published: September 2021

Although titanium is considered as the biocompatible material and widely used in medical and dental fields, the clinical application of this material is still a critical issue due to the possible adverse host response. Very few case reports related with titanium-based hypersensitivity reactions with dental implants proved the existence of titanium allergy. The present case report describes 56-year-old male showing allergic symptoms after 1 week of dental implant placement with no perioral or facial signs, but eczema was shown on the distant body parts, and the complete remission was attained after removing the dental implant.
Fuel Additive Transport into Engine Oil Determination using Laser Induced Fluorescence (LIF) and Liquid Chromatography (LC)
Authors: Swarts Andre , Wallace Julian , Moore Thomas , Favela Kristin , Xu Yi , Wang Chengrong
Published: September 2021

The transport of fuel-borne additives into the engine oil is a critical factor for the efficacy with which the additive functionality can be imparted on the engine. This paper describes the combination of Laser Induced Fluorescence (LIF) and Liquid Chromatography (LC) to determine the real-time additive concentrations and transfer ratios in a spark-ignition, 2-liter GM LHU engine. The current research used a continuous sample circuit from the engine sump which passed through an integrating cavity flow cell to enhance the LIF signal. In the absence of a fluorescence signature of any of the native additive species, a suitable fluorescing dye was selected to simulate the additive. After establishing rigorous calibration curves, LC was employed as a referee method to do a direct comparison with the LIF determined dye concentrations. The impact of the oil age and fuel dilution on the dye LIF signal was aggregated to a scaling factor which was a function of the relative absorption (RA) of the samples. In addition to the continuous LIF measurement, regular samples were used for RA determination and LC analyses. Based on the dye concentrations, transport ratios were determined which revealed the percentage of dye that accumulated in the engine oil over time. Good agreement was found between the transport ratios for the dye by the two methods.
Fuel Stratification Effects on Gasoline Compression Ignition with a Regular-Grade Gasoline on a Single-Cylinder Medium-Duty Diesel Engine at Low Load
Authors: Curran Scott , Szybist James , Kaul Brian , Easter Jordan , Sluder Scott
Published: September 2021

Prior research studies have investigated a wide variety of gasoline compression ignition (GCI) injection strategies and the resulting fuel stratification levels to maintain control over the combustion phasing, duration, and heat release rate. Previous GCI research at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has shown that for a combustion mode with a low degree of fuel stratification, called “partial fuel stratification” (PFS), gasoline range fuels with anti-knock index values in the range of regular-grade gasoline (~87 anti-knock index or higher) provides very little controllability over the timing of combustion without significant boost pressures. On the contrary, heavy fuel stratification (HFS) provides control over combustion phasing but has challenges achieving low temperature combustion operation, which has the benefits of low NOX and soot emissions, because of the air handling burdens associated with the required high exhaust gas recirculation rates. This work investigates HFS and PFS combustion, efficiency, and emissions performance on a single-cylinder, medium-duty engine with a regular-grade gasoline (91 research octane number) at 1,200 rpm, 4.3 bar, and 3.0 nominal gross indicated mean effective pressure operating points with boost levels similar to those in a medium-duty diesel application. Authority of combustion phasing with main injection timing sweeps for HFS and second injection timing sweeps and fuel split sweeps for PFS are shown. In addition, this work is discussed in the context of previous findings with a light-duty diesel platform, and next steps and future direction for this work are presented1.
The impact of Covid-19 on international financial markets: winners and losers
Authors: Orihuel Bañuls Gema
Published: September 2021

The pandemic caused by the SARS-Cov-2 (Covid-19) virus has triggered a worldwide impact on the economy that has been firstly reflected in the financial markets‘ performance. As a consequence of this global health emergency, the world economy is going to deal with its greatest threat since the 2008 Financial Crisis. However, the collapse and recovery of countries and industries are likely to be divergent. This paper aims to provide a global picture of different stock exchange indexes’ progress, including SP 500, Eurostoxx 50, IBEX 35 and CSI 300. In addition, components‘ performance of the Eurostoxx 50 have been analyzed in order to gather more specific information regarding the Covid-19 impact in different industries. Results have revealed that recovery in some of the stock markets are due to large corporation’s resilience and some winning sectors. As a result, the economic recovery is taking the form of a "K".
Farmers’ market as an alternative for strengthening sustainable practices: a study in the city of Marechal Cândido Rondon – Paraná
Authors: de Fátima Fontana Rosislene , Medeiros Cruz Raphael Miranda
Published: September 2021

This study addresses farmers’ market as an alternative for sustainable development, within the social conjuncture of family agriculture and its productive system. Farmers’ markets strengthen the bonds between urban and rural spheres, allowing the family farmers to find in this activity an opportunity to strengthen the local market. This research aims to analyze farmers’ market as an alternative for the strengthening of sustainable practices in the city of Marechal Cândido Rondon – PR. This is a bibliographic and documentary study, with a descriptive exploratory approach, contemplating the relationship between sustainability, rural development, family agriculture and rural markets, more precisely farmers’ market in the urban environment, complemented by a case study, with field research and application of a structured questionnaire with open and closed questions for the producers and organizers of the market. Thus, it was emphasized that farmers’ market really is composed of exhibitors, mostly farmers and family farmers, that can also be considered as a business alternative for family farming, acting as a driver for sustainable rural development, since it generates income and expands the opportunity to offer the commercialized products, bringing not only financial, as well as social and environmental return for the family farmer.
POLÍTICAS DE ASSISTÊNCIA ESTUDANTIL EM UMA UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL BRASILEIRA: ANÁLISE DAS POLÍTICAS PREVISTAS NO PNAES
Authors: Bechmann Saldanha Luciléia , Fernandes de Castro Sabrina
Published: September 2021

A pesquisa ora apresentada teve como objetivo principal averiguar os diferentes tipos de políticas de assistência estudantil existentes dentro de uma Universidade Federal localizada ao Sul do País. Os participantes desta investigação foram estudantes de graduação de cursos presenciais, de um centro de ensino, da referida Universidade. Trata-se de um estudo de caso de caráter qualitativo. Em virtude do isolamento social, ocasionado pela pandemia da COVID-19, a investigação se desenvolveu de forma remota, onde os dados foram coletados através da Plataforma Google Forms composto por 14 perguntas, divididas em duas categorias: perfil dos participantes e assistência estudantil. Foi encaminhado uma carta convite para as cinco coordenações dos cursos do Centro investigado, ao final, obteve-se a participação de 45 estudantes, de quatro diferentes cursos. Entre os principais resultados, destacam-se que 97% eram do sexo feminino; 54% dos participantes ingressaram na Universidade através de ampla concorrência; 74% utilizavam algum dos meios de assistência estudantil descritos pelo PNAES, sendo a alimentação a mais utilizada. Diante do exposto, foi possível inferir sobre a importância da efetivação e divulgação das políticas existentes, visto que 20% disseram não saber o que eram políticas de ações afirmativas e 13% não sabiam se já tinham utilizado algum meio de assistência estudantil. Reafirma-se a importância de continuar com investigações que acompanhem o desenvolvimento dessas políticas, bem como se faz importante a manutenção dos recursos governamentais compatíveis a demanda e a ampla divulgação das ações implementadas.
Entre la reproducción del capitalismo y la preparación de la revolución: el anarcosindicalismo catalán ante el cooperativismo (1900-1939)
Authors: Garner Jason , Benclowicz José
Published: September 2021

Este artículo examina la conflictiva relación establecida entre los anarquistas españoles y el movimiento cooperativo desde la fundación de la Confederación Nacional del Trabajo hasta la Guerra Civil, centrándose en el caso de Cataluña. Teniendo en cuenta los antecedentes de esa relación, se analizan las tensiones presentes en los discursos de los padres fundadores del anarquismo, los posicionamientos disímiles que habilitaron y los sentidos que fueron asumiendo en función de la evolución del contexto histórico, pasando de un fuerte rechazo inicial a un acercamiento signado primero por el fracaso del movimiento huelguístico de posguerra y luego por el curso que fue asumiendo la Guerra Civil.
Izquierda popular y feminismo en un cruce de caminos: el Espacio de Mujeres del Frente Popular Darío Santillán
Authors: Viano Cristina
Published: September 2021

¿Cómo se ha producido el enlace entre izquierdas y feminismos en un territorio distinto al de los partidos de cuño marxista leninista? Este artículo se interroga sobre la experiencia desplegada por el Espacio de Mujeres que nació en la Anibal Verón y se prolongó y multiplicó posteriormente en el Frente Popular Darío Santillán (FPDS) para analizar cómo y de que modos se fueron abriendo paso desobediencias que aunaron un  cuestionamiento al orden de género patriarcal y al orden capitalista al interior de un movimiento  socioterritorial multisectorial habitado principalmente por desocupados.
Securitatea emoţională – factor de rezilienţă al copilului în procesul educaţional
Authors:   ", Dragomir Magdalena ,   Ion Creanga",   State Pedagogical University, Moldova
Published: September 2021

When a child feels safe, he can take the risks necessary to be in relationships, to explore and to try new things. Simply put, feeling safe makes learning possible. Research has shown that children, who feel insecure, play and explore less and have more difficulty in making relationship with peers. By helping children feel safe, we prepare them to learn, not only for the present times, but also future. In fact, one research study found that children who had secure relationships in childhood, performed better by the age of seventeen on tests using critical thinking skills.
The impact of the pandemic on education
Authors:   Japanese Institute of Management, Moldova, Guţu Andrei
Published: September 2021

About one and a half years after the pandemic began, in every corner of the world, we have a clearer picture of the effects of the pandemic on education, and the conclusions are worrying, which means that the problem is deeply felt in education. The rapid need for digitization, the challenges of a new curriculum adapted to teaching online, the negative psycho-social impact of pupils resulting from isolation, anxiety, insecurity, and in particular the increase in school drop-out rates due to lack of access to online learning, There are some of the realities facing the global education system due to Covid-19. Strengthening educational institutions alongside teachers can be a key condition for the recovery of education in the post-pandemic period, undeniable, with the support of central and local public authorities.
Ketidakharmonisan Keluarga Terhadap Tindakan Sosial dan Spiritual Remaja di Youth GBI Eben Haezer
Authors: Salman Ibnu , Lumintang Onnie , Gratia Yada Putra , Simamora Sewi Anastasya
Published: September 2021

Masalah kenakalan remaja dewasa ini semakin meresahkan masyarakat terkhusus di kota kosmopolitan seperti Jakarta. Negara-negara yang maju maupun negara yang sedang berkembang juga merasakan keresahan karena kenakalan remaja yang semakin pesat terjadi yang membawa dampak buruk dalam kehidupan sosial masyarakat. Sebut saja masalah pemberontakan terhadap orang tua, seks bebas, merokok, dan minuman berarkohol yang memabukkan. Masalah ini juga merambah ke dalam remaja gereja yang hidup bersama dengan masyarakat secara luas. Akar dari masalah ini adalah keutuhan dan keharmonisan keluarga dalam mendidik anak sesuai Firman Tuhan. Penelian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji pengaruh disharmonis dalam keluarga bagi kehidupan sosial dan spiritual anak muda. Metode yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif dengan variabel Y adalah kehidupan sosial dan spiritual remaja Masterplan Youth GBI Eben Heazer. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengaruh ketidakharmonisan keluarga berada pada kategori sangat rendah. Artinya ketidakharmonisan keluarga tidak terlalu berpengaruh besar pada kehidupan sosial dan spiritual remaja. Kenakalan remaja yang terjadi bisa saja karena dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain seperti dari keadaan ekonomi, lingkungan atau bisa dari faktor individu itu sendiri.
Ascorbic Acid Supplementation Attenuates Hippocampal Neuronal Damage in Orchiectomized Rats
Authors:   Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria, Abayomi Taiwo , Tokunbo Olorunfemi ,   Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria, Oyetunti Mercy ,   Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria, Yawson Emmanuel ,   Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Redeemers University, Ede, Nigeria, Abayomi Olawale ,   Department of Radiology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria, Ogunrinde Oluwayemisi ,   Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria
Published: September 2021

Understanding the bidirectional relationship in the cellular and molecular mechanisms associated with testosterone deprivation and cognitive activities has become a high-priority goal. Testosterone has been shown to have effects in the nervous system, ranging from targeting gene expression to modulating neurotransmission. This study therefore evaluated the modulatory role of ascorbic acid in the hippocampus of orchiectomized rats. Twenty-one adult male Wistar rats with an average weight of 170g±10g were randomly assigned into three groups of seven rats each; the control, orchiectomized (orchiectomy+flutamide, 11 mg/kg body weight, bw), and ascorbic acid (orchiectomy+flutamide, 11 mg/kg bw + ascorbic acid, 100 mg/kg bw). Treatment was by oral gavage and lasted for 30 days. Nitrosative stress and neuroinflammatory analysis, hormonal, histological and immunohistochemical expression of astrocytes in the hippocampus were examined. Results showed significantly increased expression of acetylcholinesterase, inducible nitric oxide synthase, and tumour necrotic factor-alpha in the hippocampus of orchiectomized animals. There was altered cytoarchitectural morphology evidenced by reduced Nissl profiles in neuronal axons and dendrites, which corresponded to apoptotic changes, and increased expression of reactive astrocytes suggesting neuronal damage. Nitrosative stress and inflammatory perturbations were well modulated in animals treated with ascorbic acid with unaltered hippocampal morphology. The results indicated that decline in brain androgen activities caused inflammatory and oxidative stress-driven alterations in the hippocampus, while ascorbic acid supplementation offered therapeutic value by modulating neurochemicals and scavenging free radicals in the hippocampus.
Identifikasi Golongan Darah O dengan Metode Absorpsi Elusi pada Sampel Darah Kering yang Terdapat pada substrat Kain Jeans dalam Waktu dan Lingkungan Berbeda
Authors: Utami Yunita Tri , Hastuti Susanti Pudji , Nurcahyo Bowo
Published: September 2021

This research aims to determine the time limit needed and the environmental conditions that provide the highest success rate in identifying dried blood samples on the fabric of stretch denim, ramie denim, black coated denim, and dry denim jeans using the elution absorption method. Also, to evaluate the effect of the fabric fabric, environmental condition, time, and interactions regarding the success rate of blood group identification. The study was conducted using 3 replications for each type of jeans fabric, which was carried out by exposing blood to a jeans fabric, leaving it in an indoor and outdoor environment for up to 336 hours (14 days), then continued by making a red blood cell suspension for comparison, and examining blood groups using the absorption-elution method. From the results obtained, it is known that the blood exposed in the jeans fabric that being placed indoor for up to 336 hours (14 days) can still be identified and has a success percentage rate of up to 100%. Meanwhile, the blood exposed on the jeans fabric that was placed outdoor could no longer be identified after 264 hours (11 days). Based on the result of this study, it can be concluded that the exposure time of 366 hours (14 days) for the indoor environment can still be identified properly, while the exposure time of 264 hours (11 days) for dry blood samples in the outdoor environment can no longer be identified. The indoor environment gives a better percentage of success than the outdoor environment in identifying blood types from dry blood samples. The best types of substrates that can store blood at an exposure time of up to 336 hours (14 days) are dry denim, black coated denim, and stretch denim.
Effect of integrated potassium management on growth, yield and nutrient uptake of wheat (Triticum aestivum)
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Chemistry & Soil Science, RB (P G) College, Jalesar Road, Agra (U.P.)-282006, Kumar Anil
Published: September 2021

A field experiment was conducted during rabi seasons of2017-19 at Panwari village, Agra (U.P.) to assess the effect of integrated potassium management on growth, yield and uptake of nutrient in wheat (Triticum aestivum). The experiment was laidout in a randomized block design with seven treatments and three replications. The results revealed that increasing levels of K fertilizers increased the growth and yield attributes up to 90 Kg K2O ha-1 over control. But the growth and yield attributes 0f wheat were maximum with the application of 150 Kg N + 60 Kg P2O5 + 60 Kg K2O + 5 t FYM ha-1. Increasing levels of NPK fertilizers increased the yield of wheat grain and straw over control. The maximum yield of grain(5.48 t ha-1) and straw(9.60 t ha-1) were recorded with N150P60K60FYM5. The increases in grain and straw yield with this treatment were 44.2 and 29.7% over control, respectively. The crop quality in respect of content and yield of protein increased significantly with conjoint use of fertilizers and maximum values were recorded with 150 Kg N + 60 Kg P2O5 + 60 Kg K2O + 5 t FYM ha-1 treatment. Increasing levels of NPK fertilizers up to N 150 P 60 K 90 also resulted in higher uptake of NPK by the crop and highest uptake of N, P, K and S by wheat crop was recorded with N150 P60 K60 FYM5 and the lowest in control. The soil organic carbon, available N, P and K content also improved with N150 P60 K60 FYM5 over control and lowest values of these parameters were recorded in control.
Effect of tillage and weed management practices on micronutrient availability in post-harvest soil under maize-wheat cropping system
Authors:   Department of Soil Science, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, 125004 (Haryana)
Published: September 2021

Tillage practices play a major role in nutrient dynamics under different cropping systems. The objective of this study was to examine the influence of different tillage practices and weed management on micronutrient availability in soil. The treatments included three tillage in main plot and four weed management practices in sub plot were arranged in a spilt plot design with three replications.Measurements made at the end of 4 years, showed that in the 0-15 cm soil depth, effect of different tillage and weed management practices on soil properties was significant. The values of soil pH and EC declined under ZT. The mean value of SOC (8.9 g kg-1) was reported higher under ZT. Higher value of Zn and Fe was reported under ZT (3.63 mg kg-1, 15.49 mg kg-1) followed by CT (2.87 mg kg-1, 13.65 mg kg-1) and FIRBS (2.47 mg kg-1,13.47 mg kg-1) respectively. In case of Cu, the higher value (1.32 mg kg-1) was reported under ZT followed by FIRBS (1.30 mg kg-1) and CT (1.22 mg kg-1). Trend was reverse in case of Mn and content was significantly higher (9.4 mg kg-1) under CT followed by ZT (9.02 mg kg-1) and FIRBS (8.70 mg kg-1). The results suggested that ZT can play a vital role in sustaining micronutrient availability due to decreased soil pH and the greater amount of organic matter compared to other tillage methods.
Preventive measures against contamination of vegetables by endophytic Salmonella sp. with antibacterial property of Ocimum basilicum L.
Authors:   Department of Biology, B.P. Baria Science Institute, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Navsari,396445, Gujarat, India, RAVAL HIRAL
Published: September 2021

Spinach samples (n=120) were collected from various zones of Surat city, Gujarat from December 2018 to November 2019. The accumulated samples were investigated (ISO 6579-1:2017 E) for endophytic contamination of Salmonella sp. From 120 collected samples 16 samples (% prevalence=13.3) were found positive for the endophytic Salmonella sp. which is a significant sign of vegetable contamination with this pathogenic bacteria. Lab-scale, pot, and field experiments were conducted on soil treatment from January 2018 to November 2020 to study the antibacterial effect of Ocimum basilicum (OB) using different concentrations of methanolic OB extracts(3.90,7.81,15.62,31.25, 62.5, 125, 250, and 500 µl /mL) with spinach as test crop. The experiment was constructed in an absolute randomized design with three repetitions. Results revealed that the plant was prevented from endophytic Salmonella sp. contamination on the treatment of soil by application of MIC concentration of OB extract, which was determined 125 mL L-1 kg-1. Application of OB extract had significantly prevented the contamination of endophytic Salmonella sp. Growth curve studies of endophytic Salmonella isolates were carried out with treated and untreated soil, which showed significant control and prevention of Salmonella sp. on treatment with OB extracts at MIC. Thus, results suggested that application of MIC 125 mL L-1 kg-1 of OB extract proved Ocimum basilicum L. (OB) can efficaciously prevent endophytic contamination of Salmonella sp. and have an antibacterial effect on Salmonella sp.
Correlation coefficient and path analysis studies in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)
Authors:   Department of Horticulture, School of Agricultural Sciences & Technology, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University vidya vihar, Rae Bareli Road Lucknow-226025 (UP),, KUMAR RAJEEV
Published: September 2021

The investigation was carried out at the Horticulture Research Farm of the B.B.A. University, Lucknow (UP), India during rabi season of 2017-18 and 2018-19 to. Study the correlation coefficient and path analysis in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.). The twenty genotypes were evaluated in randomized block design with three replication. Genotypic correlation coefficient was indicated that fruit yield (q ha-1) exhibited highly significant positive correlations with average fruit weight (1.042), fruits per plant (0.996), branches per plant (0.831) and fruits per cluster (0.749). It also registered significant negative correlation with days to 50 % flowering (-0.835). However, phenotypic correlation coefficient indicated that fruit yield (q ha-1) had highly significant positive correlations with fruits per plant (0.977), clusters per plant (0.893), average fruit weight (0.729) whereas, significant negative correlation with days to 50 % flowering (-0.178). Path analysis revealed that the traits like fruit yield kg/plot (1.430) and fruit yield per plant (0.034) exhibited positive direct effects on fruit yield and these traits also recorded positive correlation with yield. This suggested that direct selection based on these traits will be rewarding for crop yield improvement.
Charcterization of a medicinal plant Agastya (Sesbania grandiflora)
Authors:   Department of Botany, Dr. C.V. Raman University, Kota, BILASPUR (CG) 495113, BAGCHI NEENA
Published: September 2021

The chemical characterization of the leaves of Sesbania grandiflora were carried out in a quest to evaluate its bioactive potential to cure diseases and its potential as a source of alternate medicine. Fresh leaves of S. grandiflora were collected and powdered for analysis. The proximate analysis of the leaves showed that the proportion of moisture content, volatile matter, ash content and fixed carbon were 5.16%, 67.4%, 17.64%, 9.8% respectively. The results of FTIR revealed the strong bonds between C-H, C-O, C=O, C=C, S=O and N-H in the plant material. Moreover the result of TGA depicts that the highest weight loss occurred at temperature of 486.64° C with a degradation rate of 10.00 K/min in combustion conditions.
Nitrogen use efficiency in crops with new and available technologies
Authors:   ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur, Maharashtra, BLAISE D
Published: September 2021

Among fertilizers, nitrogen (N) is the one that is used in the largest amounts mainly due to immediate response to the fertilizer-N application. However, the N use efficiency (NUE) is very low leading to high production costs and also a threat to the environment. Therefore, improving NUE is imperative. The 4 R’s (right quantity, right time, right method and right source) should be considered as the first step for enhancing NUE. Best management practices (BMP’s) of production and protection need to be adopted in order to achieve high NUE. Integration of novel N sources and nanofertilizers and better N fertilization products would lead to high NUE. Furthermore, novel techniques such as Precision Nutrient Management and Variable Rate Application to time nutrient application with crop need, and remote sensing are upcoming technologies that will bring about considerable savings in fertilizer-N. Further we should also account for plant physiological processes, including the diversity of mineral nutrient uptake mechanisms, their translocation and metabolism in order to breed and develop crop cultivars that are efficient N users.
Foliar application of micronutrients enhances growth, yield and quality of strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.)
Authors:   Department of Fruit Science, ASPEE College of Horticulture and Forestry, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari-396 450, Gujarat, India, PARMAR B.M.
Published: September 2021

The investigation was carried out At Navsari Agricultural University, Waghai during 2018-19 to evaluate the effect of foliar application of Zn and Fe on growth, yield and quality of strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) cv. Winter Dawn. The ZnSO4,7H2O and FeSO4,7H2O were used as a source for Zn and Fe, respectively and applied as foliar sprays individually (0.2 % and 0.4%) as well as in combination to the strawberry plants at 30, 60 and 75 days after planting of uniform runners. The plants which received no spraying were treated as control. The results indicated that foliar spraying of 0.4 % ZnSO4,7H2O + 0.2 %FeSO4,7H2O significantly increased the plant spread, number of leaves, number of crowns, leaf area, length of petiole, number of runners, number of flowers, number of fruits, fruit weight, marketable fruit percentage, marketable and total fruit yield over control plants. However, fruits with significantly the highest total soluble solid, acidity and anthocyanin content were recorded with the foliar application of 0.4 % ZnSO4,7H2O + 0.4 % FeSO4,7H2O. However, the micronutrient treatments failed to influence any significant effect on days taken to 50.0 % flowering, fruit firmness and acidity content of the strawberry fruits. All the parameters were recorded minimum in plants which received no spraying.
Yield and quality performance of bottle gourd [Lagenaria siceraria (Mol.) Standl.] genotypes in humid tropical lowland of Kerala
Authors:   Department of Vegetable Science, College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani, Kerala, YOGANANDA M
Published: September 2021

The present investigation was carried out at the Department of Vegetable Science, College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani, during 2019-2020 to study the performance of bottle gourd genotypes. Among the genotypes, the BG-3 recorded the lower most node to fruit production (13.7) and highest fruit set per cent (43.4%). BG-2 was earliest to first fruit harvest (57.8 days). IC 371745 recorded longer fruit length (68.8 cm) which was at par with IC 538142 (62.2 cm). Genotype IC417704 recorded maximum fruit diameter and flesh thickness (15.97 cm and 12.56 cm). Genotype IC 331101 recorded the lowest rind thickness (1.69 mm) and IC 536593 recorded the highest fruit weight (2.41 kg). Tvpm Local recorded highest number of fruits per vine (6) followed by Pant Lauki-4 (4.3). The highest fruit yield was recoeded in Tvpm Local (43.98 t ha-1) with crop duration of 129.4 days. The highest TSS and ascorbic acid content were noted in the BG-3 (2.5°B) and IC398545 (12.0 mg 100-1 g), respectively. Based on the mean yield performance of the genotypes and selection index score IC 536593, Tvpm Local and Pant lauki-4 were best performing genotypes.
Combining ability analysis for yield and yield components and quality traits in Indian mustard [Brassica Juncea L. (Czern & Coss)]
Authors:   School of Agricultural Sciences and Engg. IFTM University, Lodhipur Rajput Moradabad- 244102 (UP) India, KUMAR ANIL
Published: September 2021

Combining ability analysis was performed in a 10× 10 half dialle cross in Indian mustard genotypes for yield and quality traitsduring 2017-18 and 2018-19 at the agriculture research farm R.B.(PG) college Mudi, Agra and IFTM university,Lodhipur Rajput Moradabad.In this study, 45 F1 hybrid and their parents were evaluated for 14 quantitative and qualitative traits. The parents used namely, NRCHB -101, DRMR- IJ- 31, Kanti, Urvashi, Pusa mustard- 25 (NPJ-112), Pusa mustard-26 (NPJ-113), Pusa mustard- 27 (EJ-17), CS- 54, RH- 406, RH -749. The results indicated that both additive and non-additive type of gene actions were responsible in expression of all the 14 characters. Parental genotypes viz., RH -749, RH -406 and CS -54, showed high GCA effects for seed yield per plant and most of the important characters except days to 50% flowering and days to maturity. The other parent’survashi, PM -27, DRMRIJ- 31, NRCHB -101 showed high GCA effects for the remainingtraits. Out of 45 crosses only three crosses RH- 406 × RH -749, PM- 26 × RH -406 and PM -26 × RH -406 had desirable and significant SCA effects with high per se performance for seed yield per plant in F1,s generation. The present study indicated that genetic improvement in the Indian mustard would be achieved by using selected promising crosses having significantly high SCA values coupled with high per se performances.
Spatial variability of fertility status in soils of Dima Hasao district of Assam
Authors:   Department of Soil Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, 785013, Assam, BASUMATARY A.
Published: September 2021

Two hundred fifty geo-referenced surfaces (0-15 cm) soil samples were collected and analysed for macronutrients and micronutrients to study fertility status in soils of Dima Hasao district of Assam and their relationship with some important soil properties. Soils of the district were found to be extremely acidic to slightly acidic in reaction with a low to high organic carbon content and low in cation exchange capacity. The soil of the district indicated that the available nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium status was observed to the tune of 14.0 %,7.2% and 67.2% under low and 86.0 %, 92.8 % and 32.8 %under medium categories, respectively. The overall percent deficient of exchangeable calcium, magnesium and available sulphur in soils was 25.6, 30.4 and 6.8 %, respectively. Based on critical limit, all soils were adequately supplied with DTPA-extractable Fe, Mn and Cu content. In respect of zinc and boron, soils exhibited 90.4 and 73 per cent under sufficient, while, 2.4 and 12 per cent were found deficient in DTPA -Zn and HWS-B, respectively. Soil pH and EC showed positive correlation with macro nutrients and negative correlation with micronutrients. The macro- and micronutrient showed significant positive relation with soil organic carbon and cation exchange capacity.
A PSICOMOTRICIDADE E A APRENDIZAGEM NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL
Authors: Aparecida Goss Schwartz Denise
Published: September 2021

Resumo:  Este trabalho foca na aprendizagem e a importância da psicomotricidade,  onde quanto mais estimularmos as crianças com jogos e brincadeiras mais estaremos obtendo êxito na aprendizagem, os sentidos são importantes para que a aprendizagem ocorra de maneira eficiente, o corpo da criança sente necessidade de brincar, principalmente crianças de educação  infantil, onde é neste período que estão formando toda a parte psicomotora de cada uma delas, por isso este trabalho dará dicas de jogos que nós professores podemos realizar com nossos alunos tanto fora da sala como dentro da sala de aula, a ludicidade alem de ser prazerosa  também estimula a aprendizagem  e desenvolve a parte motora e proporciona uma organização das estruturas mentais das crianças. Sabendo que a Psicomotricidade é de extrema importância na Educação Infantil, este artigo procura mostrar de maneira clara e objetiva todos os processos que as crianças passam para desenvolver-se melhor, através da ludicidade ampliamos o conhecimento de nossos alunos, portanto a Psicomotricidade nada mais é que desenvolver o corpo através de brincadeiras que estimulam o aprendizado de nossas crianças.

Palavras chaves: Psicomotricidade aprendizagem jogos brincadeiras  motricidade.
Capacidad de resiliencia en estudiantes de secundaria. Una revisión sistemática
Authors: Díaz Wong Gloria Liliana , Romero Castillo Yanina Esperanza , Huayta-Franco Yolanda Josefina
Published: September 2021

Este artículo científico tiene la finalidad de realizar un análisis teórico acerca de la capacidad de resiliencia en los estudiantes de educación secundaria de Lima, 2020. Es necesario este estudio porque analiza la resiliencia en los estudiantes adolescentes. Asimismo, referirse a esta etapa implica hacer mención a los radicales cambios biológicos, psicológicos etc. que los adolescentes empiezan a experimentar. Del mismo modo, es la capacidad que tiene cada joven frente a una situación de riesgo, por muy complicada que esta podría ser resulta necesario sacar lo mejor de sí, para salir airoso de ello, entonces la resiliencia la habilidad de sobreponerse y convertir una situación desagradable en algo positivo, en gran medida de aprendizaje. Este estudio corresponde a un enfoque cuantitativo de carácter descriptivo simple, donde los resultados de este se realizan luego del posterior análisis de la información de diferentes autores recientes, los cuales han realizado estudios similares y han contribuido con información pertinente y relevante acerca de la resiliencia como una capacidad necesaria que implica aspectos socioemocionales necesarios para desarrollar esta habilidad.
Effect of temperature on population growth of copepod, Euterpina acutifrons
Authors: Muhamad Shaleh Sitti Raehanah
Published: September 2021

This study was aimed at determining the optimum temperature for culturing the copepod, Euterpina acutifrons. The trial was conducted for 10 days in chambers at temperatures of 25⁰C, 27⁰C, 29⁰C and 31⁰C. Ten adult individuals of the copepod were randomly collected and placed into three replicate experimental flasks for each treatment. Throughout the trial, the salinity, light intensity, and photoperiod were maintained at 30 ±2psu, 100molm-2s-1 and 12:12 light-dark cycle, respectively. The copepods were fed with 80,000cell/ml Isochrysis sp. daily. At the end of the trial, the total numbers of E. acutifrons nauplii, copepodites and adults were determined and counted using Sedgwick-Rafter. The highest population was found at 27⁰C with mean total population of 800±100 individuals from an initial of 10 individuals. This was followed by those reared at 25⁰C and 29⁰C where the population counts were 700±100 individuals and 367±115 individuals, respectively. At the 31⁰C, all the copepod specimens were found dead on day 5th. Statistical analysis showed that the temperature had a significant effect (P<0.05) on the population growth of the copepod. The population of nauplii was higher in lower temperature (25⁰C) set compared to the one at higher temperature (29⁰C). However, the copepodite number was greater at 27⁰C. Growth of the copepod was highest at 27⁰C (0.438K) followed by sets at 25⁰C (0.425K) and 29⁰C (0.361K). Based on the results of this analysis, it is suggested to culture copepod at temperature 25⁰C for nauplii production and 27⁰C for producing more copepodites.
LANSARAN ETNIK MURUT TAHOL: PERMAINAN ATAU TARIAN TRADISIONAL?
Authors: Toh Min Min  , Low Kok On
Published: September 2021

Lansaran ialah salah satu persembahan tradisional etnik Murut Tahol yang tinggal di pedalaman Sabah. Kajian ini bertujuan menyelesaikan permasalahan sama ada lansaran ialah sejenis permainan ataupun tarian. Bagi mengumpul data kajian, pengkaji telah menjalankan kerja lapangan di daerah Kota Kinabalu, Tenom dan Nabawan. Kaedah pengumpulan data yang digunakan ialah kaedah temu bual, pemerhatian dan kajian perpustakaan. Analisis yang dilakukan terhadap data kajian adalah berasaskan interpretasi dan perbandingan antara ciri-ciri permainan tradisional dan ciri-ciri tarian. Kajian ini telah menyelesaikan permasalahan dalam kalangan pengkaji tarian, yang tidak pasti sama ada lansaran ialah sejenis permainan ataupun tarian. Hasil analisis mendapati etnik Murut Tahol mempunyai tiga jenis lansaran, iaitu pada asalnya lansaran ialah sejenis permainan kanak-kanak. Pada zaman mengayau pula, lansaran ialah sejenis tarian ritual. Akhir sekali, lansaran jenis olahan didapati adalah sejenis tarian sekular.

Lansaran is one of the traditional performances of the Tahol Murut reside in the interior of Sabah. The aim of this research is to address the research problem related to whether is lansaran a type of traditional game or dance. Field trips have been conducted in the districts of Kota Kinabalu, Tenom and Nabawan to collect data. The methods employed in collecting data are interviews, observations and library research. Interpretation and comparison between the characteristic of traditional games and dance have been used in analyzing the research data. More importantly, this research has addressed the research question on whether lansaran is a type of traditional game or dance. The analysis found that there are three types of lansaran of the Tahol Murut. Originally, lansaran was a type of children game. In the era of head-hunting, it was a ritual dance. Finally, the newly adapted lansaran is a type of secular dance.
ISSUES AND CHALLENGES OF WAQF PRACTICE IN MALAYSIA: A REVIEW
Authors: Abd. Jalil Mohamad Isa
Published: September 2021

The literature of waqf is no longer foreign in the body of knowledge. Many researchers have written about waqf in various settings and disciplines. One of the waqf subjects studied was on the issues and challenges faced in practising waqf. The objectives of this study are to review and formulate issues and challenges of waqf practices in Malaysia that have been recorded by previous researchers. Using the content analysis method, past studies have been grouped and formulated. As a result, the study found that there are seven (7) issues and challenges of waqf practices that are experienced in most places, i.e. legal issues, awareness and knowledge, lack of funds, idle assets, management inefficiencies, incomplete record data, and illegal invasion.

Abstrak

Sastera wakaf tidak lagi asing dalam badan ilmu. Banyak penyelidik telah menulis mengenai wakaf dalam pelbagai tetapan dan disiplin ilmu. Salah satu subjek wakaf yang dikaji adalah mengenai masalah dan cabaran yang dihadapi dalam mempraktikkan wakaf. Objektif kajian ini adalah untuk mengkaji dan merumuskan isu dan cabaran amalan wakaf di Malaysia yang telah direkodkan oleh pengkaji terdahulu. Dengan menggunakan kaedah analisis kandungan, kajian lepas telah dikelompokkan dan dirumuskan. Hasilnya, kajian mendapati bahawa terdapat tujuh (7) masalah dan cabaran amalan wakaf yang dialami di kebanyakan tempat, seperti masalah hukum, kesedaran dan pengetahuan, kekurangan dana, aset terbiar, ketidakcekapan pengurusan, data rekod yang tidak lengkap, dan pencerobohan haram.
PROPOSING WAQF PERCENTAGE MODEL (WPM) IN THE CONTEXT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Authors: Pitchay Anwar Allah , Abd. Jalil Mohamad Isa , Soekarno Megawati , Mohd Thas Thaker Mohamed Asmy
Published: September 2021

One of the critical hurdles for universities in the next decade will be financial sustainability. Only those institutions that have stable economic structures and steady income flows will be able to accomplish their numerous undertakings and counter any current and upcoming challenges. This article is proposing the model of cash Waqf by income percentage within the higher education context. The proposed model was shown to an expert to develop a greater understanding of the Waqf Percentage Model (WPM) as well as appraise its applicability, suitability and prospects in the market. The discoveries from the interviews have supported theappropriateness of the Waqf Percentage Model in providing significant financial amenities. Consequently, the model is thought to be extremely beneficial in providing financial amenities by providing a substitute for conventional monetary establishments. The government should consider it carefully as this model could help them to reduce expenses on Waqf development. Finally, the Waqf Percentage Model can also be adopted by the Waqf institutions of other Muslim countries.

Abstrak

Salah satu rintangan kritikal bagi universiti dalam dekad akan datang adalah kelestarian kewangan. Hanya institusi-institusi yang mempunyai struktur ekonomi yang stabil dan aliran pendapatan yang stabil yang dapat memenuhi banyak usaha mereka dan menghadapi segala cabaran semasa dan yang akan datang. Artikel ini mencadangkan model wakaf tunai mengikut peratusan pendapatan dalam konteks pendidikan tinggi. Model yang diusulkan ditunjukkan kepada seorang pakar untuk mengembangkan pemahaman yang lebih besar tentang Model Peratus Wakaf (WPM) serta menilai kesesuaian, kesesuaian dan prospeknya di pasar. Penemuan dari wawancara telah menyokong kesesuaian Model Peratus Wakaf dalam menyediakan kemudahan kewangan yang besar. Oleh itu, model ini dianggap sangat bermanfaat dalam menyediakan kemudahan kewangan dengan memberikan pengganti kepada institusi kewangan konvensional. Pemerintah harus mempertimbangkannya dengan teliti kerana model ini dapat menolong mereka untuk mengurangkan perbelanjaan pembangunan Wakaf. Akhirnya, Model Peratus Wakaf juga dapat diterima pakai oleh institusi Wakaf negara-negara Islam yang lain.
Ensino de Geografia: um ensaio sobre seus desafios
Authors: Dos Santos Otávio Augusto Alves
Published: September 2021

O objetivo deste ensaio é o de refletir sobre o ensino de Geografia, realizando um breve apanhado dos seus atuais desafios. Para tanto, recorre-se a um breve levantamento bibliográfico, onde se pontua a atualidade do pensamento geográfico, as tendências pedagógicas para a área de Geografia neste século XXI e a necessidade de se adequar um novo olhar geográfico e um novo modelo de ensino nas escolas.