bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Engineering Properties of Some Plug-type Vegetable Seedlings for Development of Automatic Vegetable Transplanter
Authors: Ajit Pralhad Magar  , Sachin Madhukar Nalawade  , Avdhoot Ashok Walunj  , Abhijit Khadatkar  , Sanjay Chandrakant Bhangare  , Madhukar Nilkanth Bhalekar  , Charudatta Anantrao Nimbalkar  , Bhaskar Bharat Gaikwad
Published: May 2023

Transplanting of vegetable seedlings has been referred as a critical and time-consuming activity in vegetable production system. In India, manual transplanting operation of vegetable seedlings is done in most areas due to non-availability of appropriate transplanter, and is drudgery prone. To mechanize this operation, vegetable transplanter needs to be developed considering engineering properties of plug-type seedlings as tomato, brinjal, and cabbage grown in pro-tray. Basic engineering properties of 30-day old seedlings of tomato, brinjal, and cabbage relevant to design of vegetable transplanter were evaluated. The moisture content of whole seedling and root bulb of tomato, brinjal, and cabbage seedlings were 84.3 (± 3.6), 86.7 (± 4.5), and 84.57 (± 3.7)% w.b., respectively. The average respective heights of the seedling were 162.44 (± 19.80), 129.4 (± 16.96), and 114.13 (± 19.98) mm, whereas, canopy major dimensions were (length) 110 ± 15.62, 79.3 ± 16.08, 91.93 ± 14.44 mm, respectively. The coefficient of frictions offered by mild steel were 0.81 (± 0.08), 0.81 (± 0.07), and 0.89 (± 0.04) for tomato, brinjal, and cabbage seedlings, respectively; and adhesion force between pro-tray and seedlings were 1.43 (± 0.40), 0.95 (± 0.22), and 0.41 (± 0.04) N, respectively. The average compression forces of the root bulbs were 6.05 ± 1.53, 5.8 ± 0.56, and 10.26 ± 0.16 N; and average needle penetration forces into root bulbs was 5.18 (± 0.86), 7.83 (± 0.56), and 19.47 (± 0.59) N for tomato, brinjal, and cabbage seedlings, respectively.
Development and Evaluation of Inclined Plate Precision Planter for Pelleted Vegetable Seed
Authors: Anand Gautam  , Rohinish Khurana  , Pramod Kumar Mishra  , Bharat Patel  , Ashish S.  Dhimate  , Gursahib Singh Manes  , Anoop Kumar Dixit  , Aseem Verma
Published: May 2023

A tractor-mounted, ground roller driven, precision planter capable of planting six rows of onion (Allium sativum L.), three rows of carrot (Daucus carota L.), and one row of radish (Raphanus sativus) on a one-meter bed was designed and fabricated. The major components of the planter included a frame and ground roller, press roller, depth controller unit, seed hopper, seed metering mechanism, sweeper, inclined plate, seed tube, and furrow openers. The metering mechanism was driven by ground wheels through a chain drive system. The performance parameters measured/calculated during the field tests included missing index, multiple indexes, quality of feed index, degree of variation, and seed damage. The seed rates achieved were 12.42, 11.26, and 34.11 kg.ha-1 for onion, carrot, and 1:3 pelleted radish seed, respectively. The marketable yields of 4.78, 2.52, and 3.51 t.ha-1 were observed for onion, carrot, and radish, respectively. The estimated operating cost of the prototype planter was 258.45 ₹.h-1. The prototype took an estimated time of 6.09 h to plant the seeds in one hectare. There was significant cost saving as compared to manual transplanting.
Postharvest Physicochemical Quality Assessment of Greenhouse Produced Soilless Cucumbers in Relation to Differential Fertigation
Authors: Mahesh Chand Singh  , Preetinder Kaur  , J. P. Singh  , K. G. Singh  , Mahesh-swe@pau.edu  , Kirandeep
Published: May 2023

A study was undertaken to investigate the physico-chemical quality of cucumbers produced in soilless media under naturally ventilated greenhouse microclimatic conditions. The monitored microclimatic parameters included mainly air temperature, relative humidity and solar radiation. The air temperature varied in the range of 19.1-29.3°C and 22.6 32.4°C during season 1 and season 2, respectively. Relative humidity varied in the range of 55.0-91.5% and 59.3-85.3% during season 1 and season 2, respectively. Solar radiation varied in the range of 80-147 W.m-2 and 97-172 W.m-2 during season 1 and season 2, respectively. The quality of cucumber was significantly affected by growing seasons, crop varieties, and fertigation levels. The vitamin C content, total phenolic content, and total chlorophyll content were significantly higher for PBRK-4 variety compared to Kafka and Multistar during both growing seasons, mainly due to varietal differences. Fruit firmness was also highest for PBRK-4 variety for both growing seasons at 100% level of fertigation. The vitamin C content, total phenolic content, antioxidant capacity, chlorophyll content, and firmness of cucumber fruit were in the range of 3.29-5.52 mg.100 g-1, 0.550-1,724 mg.100 g-1, 12.7-21.8%, 117.09-129.97 mg.100 g-1, and 30,960-34,030 gf, respectively. The partially controlled growing conditions helped in improving the physico-chemical quality of cucumber to a great extent compared to open field conditions.
Extraction of Value-added Chemicals from Sawdust Bio-oil Through Liquid-liquid Extraction
Authors: K. Nithiya  , P. Subramanian  , K. Chandrakumar
Published: May 2023

Bio-oil, a liquid product obtained from pyrolysis of solid biomass, can be used as a sustainable feedstock for the production of renewable fuels and chemicals. Sawdust was used as the feedstock for obtaining bio-oil in conical spouted bed reactor through fast pyrolysis. Liquid-liquid extraction method was used to separate the bio-oil into different chemical groups by their polarities to stabilize bio-oil and improve the quality. Similar oxygen-containing functional groups were present in water and solvent phase of the separated bio-oil. Chloroform, hexane, and petroleum ether were used for the extraction of chemicals from the sawdust bio-oil through liquid-liquid extraction. The solvent phase had high concentrations of organic compounds. With chloroform extraction solvent, 65.89%(w) of organics in water phase were extracted.
Assessment and Mapping of Water Quality of a Shallow Aquifer near an Industrial Belt using Hydro-chemical Parameters and Irrigation Water Quality Index
Authors: C. S. Anjaly  , K. K. Sathian  , V. Anu  , A. Jinu
Published: May 2023

Irrigation water quality issues arising from salt water intrusion or industrial pollution are experienced in many parts of Kerala state. This study was undertaken at Eloor, near Cochin, which is under the threat of industrial pollution, with the twin objectives of assessing the shallow groundwater quality of an area, and to evaluate the performance of Irrigation Water Quality Index (IWQI) as compared to hydro-chemical parameters. Water samples collected from 10 open wells during three different seasons for two years were analysed, and physico-chemical characteristics of water viz., Electrical Conductivity (EC), Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), Chloride (Cl), Carbonate (CO3), and Bicarbonate (HCO3) were determined. Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR), Kelly Index (KI), Sodium Percentage (Na%), and Residual Sodium Carbonate (RSC) were calculated. Further, the combined measure IWQI was also computed. The study revealed that groundwater in many parts of Eloor was of poor quality with serious quality concerns during pre-monsoon season, where the IWQI of less than 70 was seen in about 85% of the geographical area. There were wide differences between the water quality indications given by single hydro-chemical methods and the combined hydro-chemical method. The spatial interpolation of EC values suggested that groundwater over the entire region is suitable for irrigation, while as per SAR classifications only 10% of the study area has water unfit for irrigation. The IWQI indicated that 70% of the area has poor quality of irrigation water. The study showed that IWQI combines the inferences from all individual hydro-chemical parameters, and IWQI should preferably be used to provide better and more comprehensive assessment of the irrigation water quality and for informed decision on suitability of water for irrigation planning and management.
BİREYSEL BAŞVURUDA İHLAL EDİLDİĞİ İLERİ SÜRÜLEN TEMEL HAK VE ÖZGÜRLÜKLERİN KAPSAMININ BELİRLENMESİ
Authors: AYKANAT Tuba , METİN Yüksel
Published: May 2023

Anayasa Mahkemesine bireysel başvuru yolu 2010 yılında yapılan anayasa değişikliğiyle kabul edilmiştir. Bireysel başvuru yoluyla insan haklarının daha etkin bir şekilde korunması hedeflenmiştir. Bireysel başvuruya ilişkin anayasa hükümleri ve Anayasa Mahkemesinin vermiş olduğu bazı kararlar öğretide çeşitli tartışmalara yol açmıştır. Bu tartışmalardan biri de bireysel başvurunun konusu olan temel hak ve özgürlüklerin kapsamının belirlenmesine ilişkindir.

Bireysel başvuruya konu olabilecek temel hak ve özgürlüklerin neler olduğu Anayasanın 148. maddesinde düzenlenmiştir. Anayasa Mahkemesi bireysel başvuruya konu olabilecek temel hak ve özgürlükler ile bunların kapsamını belirlerken “ortak koruma alanı” formülünü kullanmaktadır. Hem madde metni hem Anayasa Mahkemesinin bu metni yorumlaması üzerinde tartışmalar yapılmıştır. Anayasa Mahkemesinin içtihadı yerleşik hale gelse de konuya ilişkin tartışmalar sürmektedir.

Bu makalenin konusunu bireysel başvuruya konu olabilecek temel hak ve özgürlüklerin kapsamının belirlenmesi oluşturmaktadır. Hangi temel hak ve özgürlüklerin bireysel başvuru konusu olabileceği hususu, çalışma konusuyla yakından ilişkili olmakla birlikte, makalenin odaklandığı temel konu, yapılan bir bireysel başvuruda esas yönünden inceleme yapılırken ihlal edildiği ileri sürülen temel hak ve özgürlüklerin kapsamının nasıl belirleneceği sorunsalıdır. Makalede öğretide ileri sürülen görüşler ve Anayasa Mahkemesinin yaklaşımı irdelenmiştir. Bireysel başvuruya konu hakların kapsamının belirlenmesinde Anayasa Mahkemesi, Anayasa ve Avrupa İnsan Hakları Sözleşmesi düzenlemelerinin kesişimini kullanmaktadır. Anayasa Mahkemesinin bu yaklaşımı, hak ve özgürlüklerin kapsamını daralttığı gerekçesiyle eleştirilmektedir. Öğretide çeşitli çözüm önerileri ortaya atılmıştır. Ancak Anayasa Mahkemesinin içtihadını değiştirmeden veya anayasa değişikliği yapılmadan, eleştirilerin sona ermeyeceği anlaşılmaktadır.
Thực trạng nhiễm HDV ở Bệnh viện Trung ương Quân đội 108
Authors: Bình Mai Thanh
Published: May 2023

Mục tiêu: Phân tích tình trạng nhiễm vi rút viêm gan D, cũng như phân bố kiểu gen của vi rút viêm gan D trên những bệnh nhân nhiễm viêm gan B tại Bệnh viện Trung ương Quân đội 108. Đối tượng và phương pháp: 546 bệnh nhân nhiễm vi rút viêm gan B mạn tính khám và điều trị tại Bệnh viện Trung ương Quân đội 108 từ 2013 đến 2015, gồm 3 nhóm: Viêm gan B mạn tính (viêm gan B mạn tính, n = 191), xơ gan (n = 147) và ung thư biểu mô tế bào gan (UBTG, n = 208). Bệnh nhân được phát hiện HDV-RNA bằng kỹ thuật Nested PCR sử dụng bộ mồi đặc hiệu. Kiểu gen của vi rút viêm gan D được xác định dựa trên phương pháp giải trình tự trực tiếp, và xác định dựa trên phân tích mối tương quan loài. Kết quả: HDV-RNA dương tính ở 13% (71/546) số bệnh nhân nhiễm vi rút viêm gan B. Tỷ lệ phát hiện vi rút viêm gan D cao nhất ở nhóm xơ gan (19,7%), tiếp theo là UBTG (12%) và viêm gan B mạn tính (8,9%) (p=0,012). Các phân tích phát sinh loài cho thấy kểu gen HDV1 chiếm 91%, là kiểu gen phổ biến nhất. Kiểu gen HDV2 chiến 9%, và không phát hiện các kiểu gen còn lại của vi rút viêm gan D. Kết luận: Tỷ lệ nhiễm vi rút viêm gan D tiếp tục cao ở bệnh nhân viêm gan B khám và điều trị tại Bệnh viện Trung ương Quân đội 108, với kiểu gen HDV1 vẫn là kiểu gen chiếm ưu thế. Xét nghiệm acid nucleic vi rút viêm gan D nên được khuyến cáo thường quy ở những bệnh nhân viêm gan B tại bệnh viện.
Nghiên cứu hiệu quả điều trị đau sau zona bằng tiêm dưới da hydrocortison kết hợp lidocain
Authors: Phú An Thành
Published: May 2023

Mục tiêu: Đánh giá hiệu quả giảm đau của tiêm phong bế dưới da hydrocortison kết hợp lidocain trong điều trị đau sau zona. Nhận xét một số tác dụng phụ về lâm sàng trong và sau quá trình điều trị phong bế. Đối tượng và phương pháp: Nghiên cứu tiến cứu, can thiệp, tự chứng, theo dõi dọc, mô tả 83 bệnh nhân được chẩn đoán và điều trị đau sau zona tại Đơn vị Chống đau, Khoa Phẫu thuật và điều trị theo yêu cầu, Trung tâm Khám bệnh đa khoa và Điều trị theo yêu cầu, Bệnh viện Trung ương Quân đội 108 từ ngày 01/8/2020 đến ngày 01/8/2021. Những bệnh nhân này, có chỉ định phong bế hydrocortison kết hợp lidocain tiêm dưới da theo quy trình thống nhất, đánh giá hiệu quả điều trị giảm đau sau đợt phong bế và 3 tháng kể từ khi bắt đầu điều trị. Kết quả: Sự thay đổi thang điểm đau VAS-0 (trước điều trị): 5,87 ± 1,54; VAS-1 (sau điều trị 1 tuần): 3,64 ± 1,68; VAS-2 (sau điều trị 4 tuần): 2,07 ± 1,38; VAS-3 (sau điều trị 3 tháng): 0,73 ± 1,16. Kết quả giảm đau rất tốt giữa các lần điều trị có ý nghĩa thống kê với p<0,001. Sự thay đổi của thang điểm SF-36 trung bình về chất lượng cuộc sống của bệnh nhân trước điều trị: 33,24 ± 12,98 và sau điều trị: 77,76 ± 8,06 với p<0,001. Hiệu quả giảm đau tốt và rất tốt 78,3%. Các dụng phụ xảy ra rất ít, ít khi phải điều trị. Kết luận: Phong bế hydrocortison kết hợp lidocain trong điều trị đau sau zona bước đầu cho kết quả giảm đau rất tốt, an toàn, hiệu quả, cải thiện chất lượng cuộc sống của các bệnh nhân một cách rõ rệt. Khác biệt có ý nghĩa thống kê. Tuy nhiên, cần có những nghiên cứu thêm để khẳng định kết quả này.
Biến chứng đường mật sau lấy mảnh ghép gan phải trong ghép gan từ người hiến sống
Authors: Thành Lê Văn
Published: May 2023

Mục tiêu: Đánh giá biến chứng đường mật sau lấy mảnh ghép gan phải trong ghép gan từ người hiến sống. Đối tượng và phương pháp: Nghiên cứu hồi cứu 148 trường hợp hiến gan đã được phẫu thuật lấy mảnh ghép gan phải, từ tháng 10 năm 2017 đến tháng 10 năm 2022, tại Bệnh viện Trung ương Quân đội 108. Kết quả: Giải phẫu đường mật cho thấy: Týp I gặp chủ yếu với 126 (85,14%) trường hợp; týp II: 8 (5,41%) trường hợp; týp III: 11 (7,44%) trường hợp và týp IV: 3 (2,03%) trường hợp. 7 (4,73%) trường hợp bị biến chứng đường mật và đều thuộc týp I; trong đó, 5 (3,38%) trường hợp rò mật, tất cả đều được đặt dẫn lưu ổ bụng, 4 trường hợp thành công, 1 trường hợp dẫn lưu không hiệu quả gây viêm phúc mạc khu trú, phải mổ lại; 2 (1,35%) trường hợp hẹp đường mật được can thiệp đặt stent đường mật qua nội soi mật tụy ngược dòng thành công. Phân loại biến chứng theo Clavien-Dindo, độ IIIa gặp 6 (4,05%) trường hợp, độ IIIb gặp 1 (0,68%) trường hợp. Không có trường hợp nào tử vong ở người hiến gan. Kết luận: Biến chứng đường mật thường gặp nhất sau lấy mảnh ghép gan phải trong ghéo gan từ người hiến sống và đều được điều trị thành công bằng phương pháp dẫn lưu hoặc nội soi mật tụy ngược dòng.
Nghiên cứu độc tính đơn liều của dược chất phóng xạ [18F]-fluorothymidin trên chuột thực nghiệm
Authors: Dung Nguyễn Thị Kim
Published: May 2023

Mục tiêu: Đánh giá độc tính đơn liều của dược chất phóng xạ [18F]-fluorothymidin (18F-FLT) được sản xuất trên module tự động được thiết kế và lắp đặt tại Trung tâm Máy gia tốc Cyclotron, Bệnh viện Trung ương Quân đội 108. Đối tượng và phương pháp: Dược chất phóng xạ 18F-FLT sản xuất tại Trung tâm Máy gia tốc cyclotron trên hệ module tự chế tạo đạt tiêu chuẩn Dược điển châu Âu. Động vật thí nghiệm là chuột nhắt trắng chủng Swiss, liều tiêm cao gấp 100 lần liều quy đổi từ người theo phương pháp thử độc tính đơn liều dành cho các hoạt chất dùng liều rất nhỏ theo hướng dẫn của EMA (Cơ quan Quản lý Dược phẩm châu Âu) và các nguyên tắc chung trong nghiên cứu động tính cấp của OECD. Kết quả: Tại thời điểm sau 24 giờ và 14 ngày sau khi tiêm dược chất phóng xạ 18F-FLT với liều 20mCi/kg cân nặng, các chỉ số về cân nặng, huyết học, sinh hóa máu của nhóm chuột thử không có khác biệt về mặt thống kê so với nhóm chứng được tiêm nước muối sinh lý. Một số tỷ lệ cơ quan giữa nhóm chứng và thử có sự khác biệt về mặt thống kê, tuy nhiên, kết quả giải phẫu vi thể và đại thể nhóm chuột thử sau 14 ngày không cho thấy sự tổn thương bất thường nào. Kết luận: Dược chất phóng xạ 18F-FLT được sản xuất từ module tự chế tạo tại Trung tâm Máy gia tốc Cyclotron, Bệnh viện Trung ương Quân đội 108 không gây độc tính đơn liều trên mô hình chuột nhắt.
Using the Jigsaw Technique to Improve English Speaking Skills for Freshmen
Authors: Thi Yen Tran , Ngoc Khue Nguyen , Thu Trang Nguyen
Published: May 2023

Although speaking English fluently is a necessary skill for students, many English majors and non-majors at universities in Vietnam struggle with it. Jigsaw is an active form of cooperative learning that emphasizes learning in groups with a clear objective and has been shown to raise student achievement levels. Therefore, the main aim of the current study is to improve English speaking skills for non-English majors through the use of the Jigsaw technique. To conduct the study, a mixed-method research design. The participants of this study consisted of 20 female and 10 male freshmen who were studying Mathematics Education in their first year at Thai Nguyen University of Education. These students all volunteered to participate in the speaking pre-test and post-test as well as the feedback questionnaire regarding their perceptions of the Jigsaw technique. The main tasks of the research include investigating the current state of speaking performance among non-English majors at Thai Nguyen University of Education, organizing activities for students to use the Jigsaw technique and speak based on this technique, and then evaluating the impacts of Jigsaw-based speaking activities on the speaking performance of non-English majors. The findings demonstrate that applying the Jigsaw technique significantly enhances and improves non-English majors' English-speaking performance. In addition, student feedback on the use of Jigsaw activities in speaking classes is very positive. The results of this research showed that the students’ speaking performance regarding all aspects of vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and fluency was effectively improved. Finally, the research suggests ways to improve the potential of Jigsaw activities and make them more engaging, significant, and useful while minimizing their drawbacks.

Keywords: speaking, speaking skill speaking performance, the Jigsaw technique.
Effect of Extrinsic Motivation and Training on Employee Performance through Career Development as Intervening Variables at PT. Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) TBK, Medan Main Branch Office
Authors: SH Samosir Binal , F. Dalimunthe Ritha , Absah Yeni
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this research is to analyze effect of extrinsic motivation and training on employee performance through career development as intervening variables at PT. Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, Medan Main Branch Office. This type of research is associative research. Population in this study are permanent employees at PT. Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, Medan Main Branch Office, as many as 159 employees. Sampling in this study with probability sampling technique. The criterion used is proportionate stratified random sampling. The number of samples is 114 respondents. The types of data used are primary and secondary data obtained from interview questionnaires and documentation studies. The data analysis method used is path analysis and partial test (t). The results of the study show that extrinsic motivation has a significant effect on career development at PT. Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, Medan Main Branch Office. Training has a significant effect on career development at PT. Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, Medan Main Branch Office. Extrinsic motivation has a significant effect on employee performance at PT. Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, Medan Main Branch Office. Training has a significant effect on employee performance at PT. Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, Medan Main Branch Office. Career development has a significant effect on employee performance at PT. Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, Medan Main Branch Office. Extrinsic motivation has a significant effect on employee performance through career development at PT. Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, Medan Main Branch Office. Training has a significant effect on employee performance through career development at PT. Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, Medan Main Branch Office.

Keywords: Extrinsic Motivation, Training, Employee Performance, Career Development
Model of Persuasive Communication for Russian Tourists on Handle of Digital Nomad
Authors: Susilo Daniel , Hui Chen Lu
Published: May 2023

Global Market is part of the norm and it is supported by the digital age. With internet, people is able to access transaction from other region or other state, hence it includes what happened to Bali tourism. Bali tourism has been part of the state’s important income, it’s as equal as State Owned Enterprise business. In order to preserve the business, some problems occurred and that includes how work field and multirace community faced struggle. With content analysis, the research reveals the problem of Russian Tourist and their traffic capability or the gentrification within digital nomads due to the work is being filled with foreigners. Each of them had the persuasive communication to deal with this kind of problem. The persuasive communication interestingly involves the foreigner itself with satiric content in order to make them understand the rules.

Keywords: Russian Tourist; Content Analysis; Digital Nomad; Bali; Persuasive Communication
Vitamin E Increases Leydig Cells and Testosterone in Rats with Excessive Exercise
Authors: Hutabarat Naomi , Sri Iswari Ida , Sriwidyani Ni Putu
Published: May 2023

Background. Excessive exercise increases oxidative stress, which affects cell damage, including Leydig cells. Damage to Leydig cells leads to a drop in testosterone levels. Vitamin E is known to protect spermatogenesis by inhibiting Leydig cell apoptosis and lipid peroxidation. This study investigates vitamin E efficacy in increasing Leydig cells count and testosterone levels in male Wistar rats exposed to excessive physical exercise.
Methods. Thirty-six male Wistar rats were divided into the control and treatment groups in this posttest-only control group experimental study. The control group was a group that received excessive exercise and 1 ml/day of distilled water once daily. The treatment group was a group that received excessive exercise and vitamin E (20 mg/day) dissolved in distilled water up to 1 ml once daily. Excessive exercise in this study was swimming ≥ 60 minutes a day in an 80 cm x 50 cm pool with 60 cm deep. After 40 days; Leydig cells number and testosterone levels were examined and compared between groups.
Results. Leydig cells' mean value in the treatment group was 2.6 times higher than the control (10.23±0.73 vs. 3.83±0.67; p<0.001). For testosterone levels, the mean value was 2.3 times higher in the treatment group compared to control (11.42±0.27 ng/mL vs. 4.94±0.21 ng/mL; p<0.001).
Conclusions. Oral administration of vitamin E (20 mg/day) for 40 days increased Leydig cell number and testosterone levels in Wistar rats with excessive physical exercise compared to controls. Vitamin E might be considered a treatment for male

Keywords: antioxidant; exercise; testosterone; vitamin E
Development of Habits of Mind Mathematic Questionnaire for Junior High School Students
Authors: Ayu M Ariemathea , Katminingsih Yuni , Widodo Suryo
Published: May 2023

Habits of thinking refer to the characteristics of students, especially in solving problems that will generate new thoughts. There are various characteristics of students in learning mathematics, one of which will be researched and developed based on the results of previous research, namely, making a mathematical habit of mind questionnaire. The developed questionnaire consists of 4 mathematic habits of mind, namely: (i) persisting or never giving up, (ii) managing metacognition, (iii) asking and posing problems, and (iv) applying past knowledge to new situations. Making the questionnaire uses a 4D model in stages, including define (definition), design (design), develop (development), and disseminate (distribution). The results of distributing the questionnaire to 160 students, all four types were successfully filled, namely persisting/never giving up as many as 46% of students, managing metacognition as many as 8% of students, asking & posing problems as many as 22% of students, and the habit of thinking mathematically using past knowledge to new situations as much as 24% of students. Of the four types of thinking habits developed, most students fall into type I: persistence/never giving up.

Keywords: Habits of mind Mathematic, 4D development model
Association Between Previous Cesarean Section and Subsequent Ectopic Pregnancy: A Comparative Observational Study
Authors: Farooq Ofayra , Choudhary Nargis , Ahmad Dar Farooq
Published: May 2023

Background: The rise in cesarean delivery rates across the world has raised concerns about its potential impact on the outcome of subsequent pregnancies. Among the concerns is the increased risk of ectopic pregnancy, particularly in the tubal or scar site. This study aimed to assess the connection between previous cesarean delivery and subsequent ectopic pregnancy.
Methodology: This is a comparative observational study conducted over a period of 1.5 years at Lalla Ded Hospital in Srinagar. The study recruited 148 cases with clinical symptoms of ectopic pregnancy and confirmed diagnosis, along with 4852 matched controls with intrauterine pregnancies. The inclusion criteria comprised women with a previous history of normal vaginal delivery or cesarean section. Patients with a history of ectopic pregnancy, pelvic inflammatory disease, abortions, tubal pathology or surgery, ARTs, and use of intrauterine contraceptive devices were excluded. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 20.0.
Results: Out of the 148 eligible cases, 106 (4.2%) had a previous cesarean section, and 42 (1.7%) had a normal vaginal delivery. The odds ratio for women with a previous cesarean section was 2.59 (95% confidence interval= 1.81 to 3.75), which means that they had a 2.59 times higher risk of having subsequent ectopic pregnancy than those with normal vaginal delivery.
Conclusion: The study concludes that a previous cesarean section is linked to an increased risk of subsequent ectopic pregnancy. Women with a history of cesarean section should receive close monitoring during early pregnancy to detect and manage ectopic pregnancy promptly. Further research is necessary to identify the underlying mechanisms and develop strategies to reduce the risk of ectopic pregnancy in these women.

Keywords: cesarean delivery, ectopic pregnancy, long-term morbidity, risk factors
Improving Employee Performance Through Perception of Internal Locus of Control and External Locus of Control at PT. Hayati Padang
(A Study on Motorcycle Dealers in Padang City)
Authors: . Syahril , . Yusnaena , Mulyati Yofina
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this research is to analyze improving employee performance through perception of internal locus of control and external locus of control at PT. Hayati Padang, a study on motorcycle dealers in Padang City. This research is conducted using explanatory research. Population of this study are employees of PT. Hayati Padang, totaling 112 people spread across various branches in Padang. Sampling technique used in this research uses a purposive sampling technique. So the sample in this study amounted to 97 people. To collect data that needs to be done by means of field research and library research. Data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis technique through partial (t) test. The results show that perception of internal locus of control has a significant effect on employee performance at PT. Hayati Padang, a study on motorcycle dealers in Padang City. Perception of external locus of control has a significant effect on employee performance at PT. Hayati Padang, a study on motorcycle dealers in Padang City.

Keywords: Employee Performance, Perception of Internal Locus of Control, Perception of External Locus of Control
Analysis of Factors Influencing the Success of Funding in Equity Crowdfunding Registered in the Financial Services Authority in Indonesia
Authors: Diwasya Ina Rahmi , . Erlina , Adnans Abdhy Aulia
Published: May 2023

This study aims to determine and test the effect of intellectual capital signals and the level of uncertainty on the success of funding on equity crowdfunding platforms that are officially registered with the financial services authorities in Indonesia.
The population of this study is prospectuses for open offers made by MSMEs on equity crowdfunding platforms in Indonesia in 2019 – 2021, with a total of 147 prospectus observation data. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling, which is a sampling technique with specific criteria. Multiple regression analysis is the method to test the hypothesis.
This study argues that intellectual capital and the uncertainty presented in an open offer in equity crowdfunding can be perceived by novice investors or crowd funders as a signal of business quality and encourages them to invest and meet funding targets by exploiting the role of signalling theory in reducing information asymmetry.
The study results show that only business alliances indicate intellectual capital, and financial projections indicate the level of uncertainty that has a positive and significant effect on the number of funds that indicate successful funding. Meanwhile, business experience and product innovation, indicators of intellectual capital, and date debt, indicators of uncertainty, have no significant effect. Based on these findings, the success of equity crowdfunding, officially registered in Indonesia, is influenced by business alliances and financial projections. This research provides valid implications for entrepreneurs, platform managers, and policymakers/authorities.

Keywords: funding success, equity crowdfunding, intellectual capital, level of uncertainty
Serotyping, RAPD PCR, Antibiotic Susceptibility Profiling of Listeria spp. Isolated from Raw Chicken Meat
Authors: R. Warke Shubhangi , S. Bobade Sumedha
Published: May 2023

The present study was aimed at finding the prevalence, serotyping, RAPD and Setyping of Listeria monocytogenes in raw chicken meat purchased from different retail outlets and local butcher shops across the Nagpur city. Cultural examination of 100 raw poultry meat samples, revealed the prevalence of Listeria spp. (35 %). L. grayi was predominant (15 %) among the isolates followed by L. monocytogenes (12 %), L. welshimeri (5 %), L. innocua (2 %) and L. seeligeri (1%) respectively. Among the majority of strains of L. monocytogenes, virulence marker genes hlyA and iap, all together or in combination were detected. Serotyping PCR study revealed that all L. monocytogenes isolates to be serotype 4b, which is the major serotype involved in the human listeriosis. RAPD PCR analysis of L. monocytogenes isolates revealed two types of banding patterns. All 35 strains of Listeria showed in-vitro susceptibility to antibiotics like vancomycin (93.88 %) ceftriaxone + Tazobactum (92.71%) and moderate sensitivity to enrofloxacin (38.78 %), ceftriaxone (34.90%) and ampicillin (34.69 %). Whereas, all the isolates were least sensitive to erythromycine (6.49%) and sulphasomidine (4.08 %). All the Listeriae isolates were refractory to penicillin. The present findings indicate the presence of multiple drug resistance among L. monocytogenes and other Listeria spp. isolated from raw poultry meat samples. Potentially pathogenic L. monocytogenes isolates recovered from raw poultry meat samples also signifies the zoonotic potential of listeriosis in the local area of Nagpur. High prevalence of L. monocytogenes and other Listeria spp. in raw poultry meat and their sensitivity to the antibiotics tested, clearly indicates that vancomycin and ceftriaxone +tazobactam should be used as a drug of choice for treatment of listeriosis.

Keywords: Serotyping PCR, RAPD, Antibiotic Sensitivity test, ceftriaxone, sulphasomidine, tazobactam
Mysterious Charm of Ergot of Rye in Treating the Diabetic Foot Ulcer - A Case Report
Authors: Aarathi Reddy Tummala
Published: May 2023

Diabetes mellitus is chronic disorder. Due to poor diabetes control leads to one of the complications like neurological impairment because of which there may be ulceration over the foot and legs called as Diabetic foot ulcer. Most of the cases may even lead to foot amputation. The case presented here is an old man with of ulcer over the Rt foot 2nd metatarsal was treated with Secale cor 200 ,according to symptom similarity with follow up of 2 months. This case report is an evidence that homoeopathic medicine if given according to symptom similarity will works mysteriously.

Keywords: Diabetic foot ulcer, Diabetes, Homoeopathy, Secale cor
Elaboração de iogurte probiótico de leite de cabra adicionado de polpa de manga.
Authors:   , Rayane Rodrigues de Araújo Hérica
Published: May 2023

O leite de cabra é um alimento de excelente qualidade nutricional,porém ainda os consumidores apresentam grandes resistências no seu consumo in natura, uma alternativa para aumentar o mercado é a produção de derivados dos quais se destaca o iogurte. Os iogurtes mais consumidos são aqueles adicionados de polpa de frutas, e dentre as frutas brasileiras a manga destaca-se principalmente no Nordeste. O presente trabalho tem por objetivo produzir iogurte probiótico de leite de cabra sabor manga variedade espada. As amostras de polpa e dos iogurtes produzidos foram analisadas físico-quimicamente (pH, ácido ascórbico, acidez total titulável, cinzas e sólidos solúveis totais) e microbiologicamente (Salmonella). Os iogurtes foram submetidos à análise sensorial, sendo que para esta foi produzido o iogurte nas mesmas condições substituindo-se o leitede cabra por leite de vaca para comparação entre os dois produtos. Os dados experimentais obtidos das análises físico-químicas do iogurte foram analisados estatisticamente através do programa computacional ASSISTAT versão 7.5 Beta. Analisando os resultados verifica-se que os valores físico-químicos do leite de cabra e o teor de sólidos solúveis toais da polpa de manga estão de acordo com a legislação; a polpa de manga é fonte de vitamina C; dos parâmetros físico-químicos avaliados para o iogurte, o pH foi maior para o leite de vaca, já o teor de sólidos solúveis totais, ácido ascórbico e cinzas foi menor, quando comparado com o leite de cabra; a acidez total titulável não apresentou diferença estatística de valores entre as duas amostras; as duas amostras de iogurte apresentaram ausência de Salmonella; e, os provadores gostaram muito e provavelmente compraria o iogurte probiótico elaborado com leite de cabra adicionado de polpa de manga.
Análise da estrutura e função dos quintais agroflorestais em áreas de caatinga no Semiárido Paraibano, Brasil.
Authors:   , Vilar da Silva Daniel
Published: May 2023

O trabalho objetivou caracterizar os aspectos estruturais e funcionais dos quintais agroflorestais em duas comunidades rurais no Cariri paraibano. O levantamento se processou nos quintais das comunidades rurais de Olho D’água Branca (S07°30”27.4 e WO 36°54”16.6) e Cabeça Branca (S07°31”10.5 e WO 36°56”03.4), ambas localizadas no municipio de Sumé-PB. Nessas áreas foi executado o levantamento da composição florística. Os estudos etnoecológicos foram explorados através da observação participante e aplicação de questionários e entrevistas semi-estruturadas. Nos quintais os atores-chaves se configuraram como agricultores com uma forte ligação com as áreas de Caatinga e um significativo conhecimento acerca do componente vegeteacional. Para o total de 22 quintais pesquisados foram registradas 127 espécies distribuídas em 53 famílias. Desse total, 110 espécies ocorreram nos quintais da comunidade de Cabeça Branca e 96 na comunidade Olho D’água Branca. As famílias com maior número de espécies e de gêneros foram Fabaceae, Euphorbiaceae e Anacardiaceae. As espécies mais freqüentes nos quintais são as de potencial alimentício e as ornamentais. Apesar de ocorrem em menor número entre todas as espécies presente em todos os quintais, as medicinais também tiveram presença significativa. De modo geral, os dados apontam para a importância dos quintais no provimento de recursos fundamentais a sobrevivência humana. Nesse sentido, a soma de todos os elementos citados só vêm a comprovar que nessas áreas são disponibilizados recursos necessários a sobrevivência dos atores sociais presentes em áreas de Caatinga no Semiárido Paraibano.
A Study the Use of E-Payment Systems Based on Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Kamran Siddiqui Mohammed , Kumar Goyal Krishan
Published: May 2023

Electronic payments are rapidly expanding in popularity these days as a result of the hectic pace of modern living. In addition, hackers and fraudsters routinely misuse the personal information funds in a person’s bank account. To solve this issue, we must develop an intelligent system that protects individuals’ personal data and financial resources. As a result, in the place of human beings, today’s machines act think like human beings. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a key component of electronic payment systems. It offers a novel method of processing electronic payments. This article provides an overview of the prospects, problems, various dangers associated with e-payments, in particular fraud, which is a major threat to the e-payments industry and a major source of financial loss. E-payments, benefits, as well as the future of e-payments are all discussed in the paper.
A STUDY TO FIND THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN WORKPLACE BULLYING AND ITS EFFECTING ON JOB PERFORMANCE AMONG UNIVERSITY TEACHERS OF PUNJAB
Authors:   Instructor, Department of Education, Virtual University of Pakistan, Azmat Sameen , Rashidn Javeria ,   Instructor, Department of Education, Virtual University of Pakistan, Taj Zareen ,   Instructor, Department of Education, Virtual University of Pakistan
Published: May 2023

The study aimed to investigate the association between workplace bullying and job performance among university teachers in Punjab. The research design used was descriptive, and convenient sampling was employed to collect data from 110 teachers from different faculties of different universities all over Punjab. Two survey tools were used: the Workplace Bullying Scale (WBS) and a self-developed questionnaire consisting of 11 statements regarding job performance of teachers. The analysis revealed that workplace bullying negatively affects job performance, and the female teachers and teachers with less experience experienced more bullying. The findings suggest that workplace bullying causes damage to teachers' psychological health, lowers their self-esteem and confidence, causes depression, and sometimes leads to quitting their job. A significant positive association was found between workplace bullying and job performance. Finally, the study recommended implementing policies and procedures to eliminate workplace bullying in the academic institutions. Keywords: Workplace bullying, job performance, university teachers, Punjab, self-esteem, depression, confidence
GENDER DIFFERENCE IN STUDENT’S ATTITUDE TOWARDS MATHEMATIC AND THEIR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AT SECONDARY LEVEL
Authors:   Department of Psychology, Hazara University Mansehra, Pakistan, Bashir Nazish , Akram Kiran ,   Department of Psychology, Hazara University Mansehra, Pakistan., Bashir Rabia ,   Department of Psychology, Hazara University Mansehra, Pakistan.
Published: May 2023

The study was in purpose to find gender differences in student’s attitude towards mathematic and their academic achievement at secondary level. Data for this study was collected through the questionnaires from the students at Secondary schools of Rawalakot (three schools) and Muzaffarabad (two schools). Two hundred students (100) boys and (100) girls were selected randomly from available selected schools. Attitude scale towards mathematics (39 items) and academic achievement scale (65 items) were used as research instruments. The analysis of data revealed non-significant gender differences on the basis of enjoyment and motivation of mathematics. Significant gender differences were found regarding fear and anxiety of mathematics, females had more anxiety and fear then males. Furthermore, male students had more confidence and self-concept of mathematics then female students. Value and utility of mathematics is more in males then females. However, parents and teachers expect more from boys for good achievement and attitude of male students towards mathematics was greater than females. It was also observed that there were non-significant gender differences in overall academic achievement in mathematics. Keywords: Academic Achievement; Gender differences; Attitude; Mathematics; Secondary School Students.
THE ROLE OF CONSUMER EDUCATION IN STRENGTHENING CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS
Authors:   Law College, University of Peshawar, Pakistan, Bashir Sobia , Khan Abdus Samad ,   Department of Law, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan., Khan Faisal Shahzad ,   Department of Shariah & Law, Islamia Collage Peshawar Pakistan
Published: May 2023

Consumer education significantly strengthens consumer protection laws by empowering consumers to make informed decisions about their purchases and increasing their awareness of their legal rights. This research paper explores the connection between consumer education and consumer protection laws and highlights the benefits of educating consumers about their rights and responsibilities. The study examines the historical evolution of consumer protection laws and the emergence of consumer education as a key strategy to promote consumer protection. The study finds that consumer education can increase consumer knowledge of their rights and obligations, improve their ability to identify and report fraudulent or deceptive business practices and enhance their confidence in the marketplace. The research also analyses the effectiveness of different consumer education programs and initiatives in improving consumer awareness and protection. Moreover, the research examines the impact of technology and digital platforms on consumer education and protection, highlighting the need for tailored and innovative approaches to consumer education in the digital age. The study discusses the challenges and opportunities of consumer education in the context of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and blockchain, and the implications for consumer protection laws. Keywords: Consumer, Consumer Protection Laws, Technology Impact, Fraudulent, Deceptive Business.
Ürkün Hadisesi
Authors: KARA Füsun
Published: May 2023

20. yüzyılın başlarından itibaren Kırgız Türkleri Çarlık Rusya idaresi altında yaşamak zorunda kalmıştır. Rusya, Kırgızistan bölgesinde otoritesini güçlendirmek askerî baskı ve kolonizasyon politikası uygulamıştır. Çarlık Rusya’nın Kırgız topraklarını acımasızca sömürmesinden ve yönetimden hoşnut olmayan Kırgız halkı, dönem dönem ayaklanmıştır. Bu ayaklanmalar, 1916 isyanı ile patlak vermiştir.1916 büyük halk ayaklanması, Kırgızlarla birlikte bütün Orta Asya Türklerinin sayısı bir netlik kazanmamış olmasına rağmen, bu konuda farklı görüşler ileri sürülmüştür. Ülkenin kuzeyindeki ayaklanmacılar öldürülmüş, diğer 120.000 Kırgız Çine kaçmıştı. Çin hükümeti, isyancıların, Doğu Türkistan halkını kötü etkilemesinden korkarak, Kırgızları geri göndermeye çalışmıştır. Sovyet iktidarının af çıkaracağı, fakirlere yardım elini uzatacağı gibi söylentilerle ümitlenen halkın dönüşü hızlanmakla birlikte, bu geri dönüş Sovyet ve Çin arasında yapılan anlaşmaya göre 1924 yılına kadar sürmüştür.
THE EFFECTS OF CANCER’S METASTATIC STATUS AND CHEMOTHERAPY ON TOTALLY IMPLANTABLE VENOUS ACCESS PORT PATENCY AND PORT-RELATED VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLIC EVENTS
Authors: YAZMAN Serkan , DEPBOYLU Burak Can , DEPBOYLU Bengu , DEPBOYLU Emine , HARMANDAR Buğra
Published: May 2023

Objective: Totally implantable venous access port (TIVAP) is of great importance as a vascular access route in the treatment of cancer patients. In this study, we retrospectively researched the effects of cancer types, metastases, chemotherapeutic drugs, and intervention sites on port patency and TIVAP-related venous thromboembolism (VTE).

Method: Demographics, cancer types, metastases, vascular access sites, chemotherapy drugs, TIVAP patency and TIVAP related complications were evaluated in 297 patients who had TIVAP implanted and 37 patients who underwent removal in our clinic between 2017-2021.

Results: TIVAP implanted 297 patients were followed-up for a mean 17.7±16.6 months. TIVAPs were removed in 37 patients due to infection 14 (4.7%), occlusion 8 (2.7%), VTE 9 (3%), malposition 1 (0.3%), and treatment completion 10 (3.3%). TIVAPs of 270 (90.9%) patients were found to be usable for an average of 18.5±17.1 months. Complications of VTE, occlusion, infection and malposition developed in a total of 71 (23.9%) patients. In the comparison of develepment of these complications according to the presence of metastasis in patients, it was found to be that they were significantly higher in metastatic patients (47-27.9%/24-18.6%, p
Gobernanza corporativa
Authors: Bermúdez Ruíz Gilberto , Correón Guillén Javier , García Lirios Cruz
Published: May 2023

En las ciencias económicas administrativas los modelos de análisis factorial son esenciales por su capacidad explicativa de respuestas institucionales ante un evento de riesgo. El objetivo de este documento fue contrastar un modelo que explica la emergencia de dimensiones del gobierno corporativo ante la pandemia. Para esto se realizó un estudio exploratorio a partir de una revisión sistemática de la literatura de 2020 a 2023, considerando la búsqueda por palabras claves en Google Scholar y Microsoft Academic, así como la validez por jueces y la encuesta a 100 estudiantes de una universidad púbica del centro de México. Los resultados muestran que la identidad corporativa explica la respuesta de la universidad ante la pandemia. En relación con el estado del arte, se discuten los alcances y limites el modelo en relación con otras propuestas.
The Role of Explicit Metacognitive Strategy Intervention in the Promotion of Declarative, Procedural, and Conditional Knowledge of Reading Heuristics amongst Moroccan EFL University Students
Authors: Msaddek Mohammed , Boudassamout Hassan
Published: May 2023

This quasi-experimental study investigates Moroccan English department university students’ overall mastery of the declarative, procedural, and conditional knowledge of the text-processing strategies that facilitate textual comprehension at both the pre- and post-intervention levels. For examining this postulate thoroughly, two EFL first-semester groups pursuing their studies in English Language and Literature were randomly opted for as the informants for this study. The experimental group (n=63) received explicit training related to the declarative, procedural, and conditional knowledge of reading strategies, whereas the control group (n=50) took their normal classes. The two groups were presented with two reading texts (narrative & expository) at both the outset and the end of the metacognitive strategy intervention. This was accompanied by a ‘retrospective questionnaire’ at each stage (pre-intervention & post-intervention). The results indicate that the experimental group exhibited more substantive enhancement in metacognitive strategy knowledge than the control group did. Thus, the recommendation that instruction in the declarative, procedural, and conditional knowledge of reading heuristics be integrated in the Reading Comprehension Course at the university level is to be imparted utmost value in the sphere of academia.
Alluvione
Authors: Marchetti Federico
Published: May 2023

È forse arrivato il momento di pensare che una crescita sostenibile non significhi solo ed esclusivamente crescita economica. I giovani, per l'esempio che ci stanno dando, sono davvero il nostro futuro. Diamogli spazio.