bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tofu Dregs Chips Business’ Branding to Increase Sales Potential and Income for MSMEs
Authors: Ismawardani Anjella , Santoso Slamet , Hamidah Choirul
Published: February 2023

Background: Branding is an identity created by marketing people to make it easier for consumers to choose products. The role and obstacles faced by home industry owners and the strategies carried out by home industry voters in facing existing obstacles.
Aim: This study aims to determine the role of branding in the home industry to increase sales potential and community income.
Method: This study uses qualitative descriptive research. The source of data was taken in Bringinan Village, Jambon District, Ponorogo Regency, which was raised from the results of the Ormawa Capacity Building Program Fund Grant of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology.
Findings: To overcome current challenges, sellers might employ a number of tactics. The Ponorogo Regency Department of Trade, Cooperatives, and MSMEs provides assistance with branding socialization and training so that residents of Bringinan Village in Jambon District are more informed about the significance of branding in the home sector.
EVIDENCE-BASED POLICY: DATA’S USE IN SUPPORTING PUBLIC POLICY PROCESS
Authors: Yuliani Isnaeni , Larasati Endang , Kismartini Kismartini , Yuningsih Tri
Published: February 2023

Bureaucratic reform became the backbone in changing the life of the nation and state. Through bureaucratic reform, arrangements are carried out on the system of government administration to make it more effective and efficient. One of the important bureaucratic reform agendas to realize is improving the quality of policies. Therefore, through this article, the author aims to provide an overview of the meaning of data / evidence in the public policy process. The writing of this article uses the literature review method, namely by utilizing secondary data or sources in the form of journals, books, documentation, the internet and various libraries that are relevant to the issues and topics of this article. The researcher concluded that the contribution of the EBP approach in the bureaucracy and policy of public institutions in each policy cycle can be a breakthrough in the birth of innovative policies. The use of research data is an important aspect in the success of government bureaucratic policies. Moreover, superior research as a source of data can identify problems more precisely and help governments design the most effective and innovative policy options.
Analysis of the Influence of the MBKM Program in Teaching Field
Authors: Kasih Julianti , Djajalaksana Yenni M. , Zakaria Teddy Markus , Edi Doro
Published: February 2023

Background: The field of education is one of the industries most affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic, namely the move from face-to-face learning to online learning. At the same time, the Indonesian Minister of Education encouraged the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka program where one of its programs is the Teaching Campus. The involvement of students of the Faculty of Information Technology in online teaching digital marketing at high schools in Bandung is a form of implementation of the teaching campus program. There is a problem because students do not have experience, so it is questionable whether online teaching that limits the teacher's interaction with students can have a positive impact.
Aim: The study was conducted with the aim of seeing how much impact student online teaching has on students.
Method: The research was conducted through a survey, using AMOS 28 for quantitative analysis. The questionnaire tool is submitted through a Google Form and distributed electronically via Whatsapp and Google Classroom.
Findings: Significant results were obtained on the relationship of teaching variables and Student variables. with a total influence of .194. It is proven that a positive impact is obtained.
Village Economic Policy Package for Economic Development in Ngusikan Subdistrict, Jombang Regency
Authors: Muafiqie Humaidah , Musta'in Muhammad Mudjib , Henartiwi Trusti Dhiani , Aslichah Aslichah , Raikhani Agus
Published: February 2023

Background: The effects of many economic policy packages aimed at promoting economic growth in Indonesia are thought to have fallen short of expectations. The primary factors are policies that are still reactive and the timing of execution.
Aim: This study's goal is to examine how economic development in Jombang's Ngusikan Subdistrict is related to village economic policy packages.
Method: This study employed a quantitative methodology with non-experimental fact exposure. Primary information was gathered from surveys of village administrators and local leaders. Secondary data come from documents or directly from linked persons during direct interviews. data analysis utilizing the F-test and simple and fictitious regression correlation analysis.
Findings: The development of the economy of Jombang's Ngusikan Subdistrict is significantly influenced by the road and electrical infrastructure. However, in Ngusikan Subdistrict, Jombang District, telephone and water facilities do not significantly affect economic growth. But concurrently, every aspect of the fiscal decentralization strategy has a large impact on the rate of economic expansion in the Ngusikan Subdistrict, Jombang District.
21st Century Technology Literacy in EFL Textbook: A Need Analysis
Authors: Akromi Elok Nur Affah Al , Fitriyanti Elvira
Published: February 2023

Background: Despite living in the modern era, the level of Indonesian students’ technology literacy is still low, especially in the stage of junior high school.
Aim: This research attempts to investigate what 21st century English as Foreign Language (EFL) textbook need in order to develop students’ technology literacy since the book is the most recognized medium for learning and being technology literate will also help students learn English better.
Method: The textbook chosen for this research is the one published by the Ministry of Education, When English Rings a Bell, for grade 8 of junior high school. As for the data, they were taken from every chapter’s directions. They were analysed by implementing content analysis to detect the presence of technology literacy indicators in the textbook’s directions.
Findings: Based on the results of the analysis, EFL textbook directions need the author’s initiative to modify them so that they can fit the ICT development indicators by adding more sentences related to applying presentation software usage and sharing information through online platforms. It is because the more literate the students in operating, accessing, managing, integrating, and evaluating modern technologies, especially ICT, the bigger their chances become in learning English successfully.
Corporate social responsibility performance among listed non-financial firms in Nigeria
Authors: Echobu John , Echobu Faith Oluwatosin
Published: February 2023

The extent of involvement in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by companies in Nigeria is required in order to know the level of acceptance and actual performance of CSR demands on the companies. This descriptive research design study was carried out using data from the annual reports (2010-2019) of listed non-financial companies in Nigeria. Social and environmental disclosures based on the Global Reporting Initiative framework (GRI-4) were used. Social disclosure is measured as an index score generated from the score of 1 or 0 for disclosures or otherwise on community, donation, employee, health and safety, and customer/complaints. Environmental disclosure represents an index score generated from the score of 1 or 0 for disclosures or otherwise on material, energy, water, biodiversity, emission/greenhouse gas, waste management, product services, and compliance with laws. The companies are involved in activities that contribute more to social sustainability than environmental sustainability, accounting for an aggregate average performance score of 0.71 (71%) and 0.03 (3%) for social and environmental responsibility respectively. The firms contributed significantly to social responsibility and very little with no significant performance in environmental responsibility. The very low environmental responsibility performance among these firms is worrisome and calls for investigation into the existing national environmental regulatory frameworks.
Performance Analysis of PAPR minimization in OFDM System Using Clipping, SLM and PTS Techniques
Authors: Venkateswarlu Kuruva , Sravanya Chandanala , Nyalapogula Mahalaxmi , Anudheep Muriki , Sairam Pasupuleti
Published: February 2023

In wireless communications, Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) is a method of modulating multicarrier signals to transmit high speed data. OFDM systems use multiple subcarriers to transmit the modulated symbols. There is a high peak to average power ratio (PAPR) in OFDM. PAPR can be reduced by using various methods. Different PAPR minimization techniques, like clipping, selective mapping (SLM) and partial transmit sequence (PTS) are presented in this project. This paper also focuses on Bit Error Rate (BER) and Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) relative performance. A significant reduction in the PAPR and computational complexity can be seen from the results. The purpose of this study is to compare the results of an analysis recommended for PAPR reduction methods.
Esmeralda Conde Ruiz: sensitive ears and insensitive infrastructures. Part I
Authors: Michael Klipphahn-Karge
Published: February 2023

From April to October 2022, the internationally renowned composer, conductor and artist Esmeralda Conde Ruiz (*1980/Spain, lives in the UK) was a guest at the Schaufler Lab@TU Dresden. Whilst on residency she worked with TU Dresden’s (TUD) scholars and scientists as well as experts from other institutions and researched ideas related to the Lab’s main topic of enquiry which is Artificial Intelligence as a Factor and Consequence of Social and Cultural Change. Our editor Michael Klipphahn-Karge, currently a fellow of the Schaufler Kolleg@TU Dresden himself and an art scholar, interviewed Conde Ruiz about her stay and plans during the residency in Dresden.
Structural Affinity & philosophy-related
Authors: Peter Tepe
Published: February 2023

Since the article Science-Related appeared in w/k, Peter Tepe has produced three new series that inspired him to explore a new connection between science and art under the title Structural Affinity. The following article introduces this new connection and outlines its relevancy to w/k.
Lee Constable: Founding “Science Meets Street Art” Co-Labs
Authors: Jürgens Anna-Sophie , Thompson Blake
Published: February 2023

In this article Australian science communicator Lee Constable discusses her work at the intersection between street art and science. Lee is the founder and lead of four science-street art collaborations: the Co-Lab: Science Meets Street Art (Canberra 2015, 2016, 2017) and Visualising AI – Science Meets Street Art (Brisbane 2022). The article explores her thoughts on the power of street art for communicating science, its societal role and relevance, and the (artistic) outcomes the Co-Labs have led to.
THE FREQUENCY AND IMPACT OF FLOODING IN THE SYLHET DIVISION OF BANGLADESH: AN INVESTIGATION
Authors:   Bangladesh Oceanographic Research Institute,, Shafiq S. I.
Published: February 2023

The recent flash floods in Sylhet and Haor areas this year were particularly devastating. In June 2022, the flash floods in Sylhet broke all the previous records in the country. In this terrible flood, about 90 percent of the area of the Sylhet division went underwater. This study investigated the impact of the recent flash flood of 2022, in the Haor areas of the Sylhet division. The impact of these disasters on human livelihoods and agriculture was identified using a mixed method (qualitative and quantitative analysis) approach from the field survey. Historical rainfall data (1970-2022) of Srimangal and Sylhet rain-gauge stations were collected from Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). Field data were collected through four FGDs involving people of various sectors in the concerned areas. The study found one of the causes of the flash flood is the fact that 2017 and 2022 saw the biggest amounts of rainfall ever recorded, as well as abrupt, relatively significant rainfall over the summer. These flash floods happen because of heavy rainfall and hill slopes coming down from upstream, the sedimentation of canals and rivers, improper canal and river digging, and poor management of Sylhet city's drainage system. The research findings go into great detail regarding the local perspectives of the underlying problem, such as how crop damage results in increasing food shortages, rising poverty rates, debt, inequality, and uncertain livelihoods. Finally, a few potential solutions have been suggested in the study for minimizing the loss following such kinds of natural calamities.
The air cargo market overview
Authors: Dalba Bartosz
Published: February 2023

Measured by the value of goods, about one-third of all international trade is moved by air. It stands for a big chunk of the transport market and global GDP, playing a crucial role in moving products of high value in relation to their weight, but also the backbone of overnight shipping and enabling e-commerce growth. This places air cargo as very dependent on overall economic deviations. As the world slowly exits the global pandemic state, each part of the aviation industry should be subject to analyses that confirm or contradict previous forecasts, thus helping to make correct business decisions by the relevant entities in the aviation industry. The following article is devoted to the analysis of the air cargo market. As a starting point, the article shows a general overview of the world's economy by pointing out the main variables that impact demand for air cargo and presenting forecasts on some of those. General air cargo market overview is the next subject. This part shows the latest trends connected with the general aviation market and the cargo part, outlining the general look. An overview of forecasts for the aviation market, coming from aircraft manufacturers, is the last of the analytical parts of this article, describing each entity's market outlook. Presented analyses were later used to determine trends most likely to show in coming years. The accurate description of those allowed for creating a coherent forecast of the air cargo market, with the calculation of actual cargo tonne-kilometers for oncoming years using a simple, multivariate forecasting method based on creating a historical data-driven model. The article concludes with a summary that provides an overview of the covered subjects.
Thermal expansion of FeNi Invar and zinc-blende CdTe from the view point of local structure
Authors: J. V. Rudi  , C. M. Gabiel
Published: February 2023

Thermal expansion of FeNi Invar and zinc-blende CdTe was investigated from the view point of local structure using the extended x-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) spectroscopic data and the path-integral effective classical potential (PIECP) Monte Carlo computational simulations. In this Review article, first the quantum statistical perturbation theory is intuitively described to see different character concerning thermal expansion between the quantum and classical theories. The diatomic Br2 molecule is employed as a simple example. Second, the PIECP theory is briefly described to note advantages and disadvantages of this simulation technique. Historical background is also discussed for the EXAFS investigation of thermal expansion based on the quantum statistical theories. The results of the FeNi Invar alloy are then summarized. The origin of zero thermal expansion in the FeNi alloy is ascribed to the so-called Invar effect that implies the variation of the electronic structure of Fe atoms depending on temperature. Zero thermal expansion at low temperature is however found to originate from the vibrational quantum effect. It is also noted that the interatomic distances of Fe-Fe, Fe-Ni, and Ni-Ni pairs are slightly but meaningfully different from each other, although the alloy exhibit a simple fcc crystal. Such a pair- dependent difference is also true for thermal expansion and we will discuss thermal expansion from the local point of view, which is interestingly different from the lattice thermal expansion significantly. Finally, the results of the zinc blende (or diamond) structure are presented. Although the origin of negative thermal expansion in these tetrahedral crystals is known as a result of classical vibrational anomaly within the Newton dynamics theory, the quantum statistical simulation is found to be essential to reproduce the negative thermal expansion of CdTe. It is emphasized that the vibrational quantum effect and classical anharmonicity are of great importance for the understanding of low-temperature thermal expansion as well as the elastic constants.
Optical Characterization of Boron-doped ZnO nanostructures
Authors: J. Al-Ahmad  , M. Qasabi
Published: February 2023

Zinc oxide and Boron-doped zinc oxide (B-ZnO) thin films have been dip coated on glass substrates using Sol-Gel technique. The ZnO solution was prepared by using zinc acetate dihydrate (ZAD) as starting material. Ethanol and citric acid are used in the Sol-Gel process as solvent and solution stabilizer, respectively. Doping of boron is achieved by adding a proper molar ratio of Boric acid (H3BO3) solution to the final ZnO solvent. The optical properties of thin films were investigated using UV-vis spectrophotometer measurements. Transmittance of undoped ZnO films exhibits high values that are decreasing upon increasing the Boron concentration. We found that the index of refraction of undoped ZnO films demonstrates values ranging between 1.6 and 2.2 and increase as B concentration is increased and approximately match those of bulk ZnO. In addition, structural properties were investigated using XRD, SEM and EDAX techniques. Upon annealing, we found that the films exhibit a hexagonal structure and as B concentration increases the grain size increases and the strain decreases. Our results indicate that (B-ZnO) films could be used as seeded platforms for growing nanostructures using hydrothermal method.
ASSESSEMENT OF RESIDENTIAL HOUSING INFRASTRUCTURE AND AFFORDABILITY ALONG IDAH ROAD, ANYIGBA, KOGI STATE
Authors: OJOCHENEMI ABUH PAUL , YAHAYA HASSAN
Published: February 2023

The study carried out an Assessment of `Residential Housing Infrastructure and Affordability along Idah Road, Anyigba, Kogi State. The objectives of the study were to identify the type of residential infrastructure, examine the characteristics of the residential housing infrastructure and to assess the affordability of the residential housing infrastructure in the study area. The study used systematic sampling techniques to administer 384 questionnaires. Frequency distribution tables and percentages were used to analyze the data. The study reveals that majority of the residential housing infrastructure 22.9% is room and palour. Also, the residential housing characteristics indicates that majority of residential housing infrastructure nature of floor furnishing is ceramic marble tile 79.4%, nature of walling material is normal bricks 69.2% and nature of roofing material is corrugated metal zinc sheets 63.0%. Furthermore, the study shows that majority of respondents 35.2% pay rents of #81,000 - # 100,000. Likewise, about 84.1% spent above 30% bench mark for housing affordability. Equally, majority of the respondents 48.6% agreed that the residential housing infrastructure is moderate and the general condition of the residential housing infrastructure in the study area is fair with 51.2%. The study recommends that they should be general upgrading of the residential housing infrastructure and that civil servant need to get other stream of income in other to be able to pay their rents as at when due.
DYNAMIC BEHAVIOR OF THE SOLUTIONS FOR A FINANCIAL SYSTEM WITH DELAYS
Authors: FENG CHUNHUA
Published: February 2023

Several four-dimensional financial systems with or without time delays have been discussed in the literature. In this paper, the dynamics of a general four-dimensional financial model with four delays is investigated. The dynamic behavior of the solutions is provided by using of the mathematical analysis method. Two sufficient conditions to guarantee the existence of the permanent oscillations for the model are obtained. It is shown that the permanent oscillations occur if there exists a unique unstable equilibrium and all solutions are bounded of the financial system. Numerical simulation is provided to demonstrate the proposed results.
INFLUENCE OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES ON TOTAL ABSORPTION FLUXES OF METHYL AMMONIUM LEAD TRI-IODIDE PHOTOCELL
Authors: ORORI MOSIORI CLIFF
Published: February 2023

Plasmonic nanoparticles exhibit a great ability to dramatically improve photon harvesting in solar cells. They provide an exceptionally very innovative way of transforming the solar cell and photovoltaic cell industries. In photovoltaic cell research, nano-plasmonics especially noble metal nanoparticles have emerged as a new frontier runner plasmons to be incorporated in photovoltaic structures. These nano plasmons concentrate photons and channel them inside a perovskite layer. However, challenges on its effectiveness have emerged and need to be addressed. These challenges includes the loss in absorption fluxes, increased light trapping band, developing inexpensive fabrication techniques, scaling plasmonics into manufacturing levels and integrating them into perovskite active nanostructures. In this paper, we address the challenge posed by low total absorption fluxes and decreased total enhancement across the whole solar spectrum using silver nanoplasmonics to improve its total absorption fluxes. We therefore document a numerical analysis of total absorption enhancements of a model CH3NH3PbI3 perovskite photocell whose active absorber layer is embedded with spherical plasmonic silver nanoparticles of different diameters at different array spacing. It is still unknown to what extent the organic cation (framework) affects the optical and electronic properties of CH3NH3PbI3 perovskites. Further, there a number of questions that have been raised in relation to the inorganic framework or lattice though computational has suggested that CH3NH3PbI3 is influenced by different geometric parameters related to CH3NH3+ on its nitrogen K-edge (or the nitrogen 1s-orbital electrons).  Therefore, new ways in which the organic cation can interact with the inorganic Pb–I lattice is believed to affect its XA spectrum and therefore its electronic structure. It has been suggested that hybridized CH3NH3+ levels in the (lead-and-iodide dominated) valence band appear to dominate in CH3NH3PbI3 crystals and the band gap in CH3NH3PbI3 can change due to the rotation of the CH3NH3+ cation, mostly by affecting the conduction band. The influence of particle size, array spacing and location is analyzed numerically and discussed in a realistic system. Results revealed that when silver nanoparticles are integrated into a CH3NH3PbI3 perovskite layer, total solar absorption enhancement increases by 8% in the infrared (IR) and by 48 % in the far-infrared (far-IR) spectra in layers of 135 nm thicknesses at minimum array spacing and maximum diameter. It was concluded that the total absorption enhancement can be improved by reinforcement from a plasmonic near-field influenced by its total cross sectional scattering effects. In this process absorption in the IR and far IR spectra is influenced in the CH3NH3PbI3 perovskite layer.
COMBUSTION SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF DYSPROSIUM NANO-COMPOSITE MELILITE FOR DIODE APPLICATIONS
Authors: ORORI MOSIORI, CLIFF
Published: February 2023

Light emitting nano-scale materials have attracted a great interest in recent days. In view of this, a nanocrystal solid luminescent composite material was prepared using combustion processing technique and its identity was analyzed and further investigated. The precursor reagents were measured using the single pan analytical balance. A sample was synthesized and its functional group was identified using the FTIR spectroscopy and XRD studies as having similar properties to those in Batch No. JCPDS No. 77-1149 and in Base Code AMCSD 0008032. Its photoluminescence spectrum identified peaks located at 476 nm, 578 nm and 615 nm that were attributed to electronic transition from 4F9/2 to 6H15/2, from 4F9/2 to 6H13/2 and from 4F9/2 to 6H11/2 respectively as the finger blue-prints of dysprosium [Dy3+] ion. Its crystalline sizes and strains were calculated using the Debay Scherrer’s equation and analyzed using the UDM model. The findings showed that the prepared sample had a superior homogeneity and further that the Dy3+ influenced its formation. The melllite sample was identified to be Ca2MgSi2O7:Dy3+. Further analysis on the sample suggested that was a potential white light emitting luminescent material just like Ca2MgSi2O7:Tb3+ phosphor and Sr2MgSi2O7:Dy3+ phosphor.
In silico Analysis and Homology Modelling of Ribulose-1, 5-Bisphosphate Carboxylase/ Oxygenase in Green Seaweed, Ulva fasciata
Authors: Thangaraj Muthusamy
Published: February 2023

Here, the RuBisCO protein of the green seaweed, Ulva fasciata was selected to characterize the physicochemical properties and find out the three-dimensional structure that is not available in any structural database. Physicochemical characterization was performed by Expasy’s Protparam server. The computed theoretical isoelectric point (pI) is 5.82 which indicates the acidic property and the aliphatic index of 78.48 shows heat stability. The GRAVY value is -0.263 reflects the protein is hydrophilic and water-soluble. SOPMA was used to predict the secondary structure and 40.50% of residues were form the alpha helix, 20.04% formed extended structure, 11.18% forms beta turn and 28.27% forms random coil structure. The modeling of the 3D structure was performed by the Swiss model and the model was validated by PROCHECK and QMEAN.
Performance, Carcass Yield and Litter Quality of Broiler Chickens Fed Differently Ensiled Cassava Peels-Based Composite Meal Diets
Authors: Emenike H. I. , Emenalom O. O. , Aladi N. O. , Ogbuewu I. P. , Okehie N. U.
Published: February 2023

Cassava peels are produced widely in Nigeria as agro waste. The cassava peel meal, contain very little amount of protein that possibly can be enhanced by blending with higher protein milling by-products and agro wastes before ensiling. Little or no data are available on the use of ensiled cassava peel based composite meal (ECP-BCM) produced by blending and ensiling wet cassava peel meal, palm kernel meal and fresh battery cage layers droppings in poultry nutrition. The effect of blending a 7:2:1 wet cassava peels meal, palm kernel meal and fresh battery cage layers droppings and ensiling for 0, 7 and 14 days on broiler performance carcass yield and litter quality was examined. In the experiment, 50%; of ECP-BCM of 0, 7 and 14 days were substituted for maize in nutritionally-balanced diets fed 0 - 56 day of age.  The ECP-BCM diets caused slight reductions in growth at 28 day of age; but by 56 day broilers fed 50% ECP-BCM diets had similar weights to birds fed the control diets. Feed intake increased significantly (p<0.05) with the 50% cassava peel based composite meals. Feed conversion ratios were significantly (p<0.05) poor with cassava peel based composite meals irrespective of the ensiling period. Carcass yield decreased significantly (p<0.05)   only in 14 day ECP-BCM group. Litter moisture decreased with the composite meals (ECP-BCM) but values were not significantly (p<0.05) less than control. Blending and ensiling a ratio of 7:2:1 wet cassava peels meal, palm kernel meal and fresh battery cage layers’ droppings enhanced its nutritive value and allowed for successful use of 50% in broiler diets.
AN OUTBREAK OF Yponomeuta padella (LINNAEUS, 1758) ON Prunus cornuta (HIMALAYAN BIRD CHERRY) IN KULLU DISTRICT, HIMACHAL PRADESH, INDIA
Authors: KUMAR PAWAN , VERMA ANCHAL , SHARMA NEHA , ANUKRITI .
Published: February 2023

Invasive insect pests are one of the greatest and fastest-growing threats to natural resources like agricultural biodiversity, animal sector and social progresses are profusely hampered through insect infestation. Through this present study, it was first recorded that Yponomeuta padella attack Prunus cornuta (Himalayan Bird Cherry) leaves in high altitudinal transition zone forests of North Western Himalaya in India. The first damage was observed duringthe month of July, 2022 and randomly collected egg masses form the infested leaves of Prunus cornuta. This species identified through its morphological and genital characteristics. A complete biology of ermine moth, morphology and genital characteristics were studied to update the taxonomic details of the species. More than 90% infestation in leaves was recorded in some trees in the study area. As an alternative, an integrated pest management system needs to be developed for better insect's sustainable management.
HABITAT USE AND SPECIES RICHNESS OF MARINE MOLLUSCS ALONG THE TUTICORIN COAST, GULF OF MANNAR, INDIA
Authors: RADHAMAHENDRAN . , JEBASTIN J. NELSON SAMUEL , CHETAN DM. , CHELLADURAI G.
Published: February 2023

Molluscs are considered the largest marine phylum, comprising about 23% of all marine organisms. Numerous molluscs also live in freshwater and terrestrial habitats. Gastropods and bivalves were collected from different stations in the coastal area of the Gulf of Mannar on the Tuticorin Coast, Tamil Nadu, India. In the present investigation, 30 species of gastropod fauna and 13 species of bivalve fauna were recorded from January 2021 to June 2021. During the study period, the bivalves Babylonia spirata and Pinctada fucata were abundant among the gastropods. The maximum density of gastropod and bivalve fauna was recorded at Therespuram. This research is an attempt to gain a better understanding of the possibility of ecological value and ecosystem conservation of molluscan fauna.
ASSESSMENT OF PRODUCTION PERFORMANCES OF EXOTIC CHICKENS UNDER VILLAGE PRODUCTION SYSTEM IN KEMBATA-TEMBARO ZONE, SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA
Authors: TADESSE FELEKE , ERSINO ALEMU , ABERA ALEMAYEHU
Published: February 2023

The current study was carried out between July 2019 and October 2021 in the districts of Doyogena, Hadero- Tunto (HT), and Angecha of kembata-Tembaro (KT) Zone, Southern Ethiopia, with the aim of assessing management practices and production performance of various exotic chickens under village production system. Based on the possibility for distributing exotic chicken, the districts were deliberately selected. A random selection of nine kebeles was made. Data from a household survey were gathered utilizing a semi-structured questionnaire and file monitoring. To evaluate the data quantitatively, descriptive statistics were employed. For the purpose of strengthening data from the household survey, information from focus groups and individual observations was qualitatively evaluated. The study found out that, the chicken house was constricted 60.4% of the respondents share with people, 20.4% separate with animals and 19.2% constricted separate chicken house. The main feed supplements used for chicken were maize and wheat grains (55.6%), industrial by products (15.2%) and kitchen waste (29.2%). The respondents were provided water as free access (32.2%), in the morning and evening (30%) and provided only in the morning (37.8%). About (78.9%) of the respondents did not used vaccine to their chicken against different diseases. The average mean (60.4%) and (70.2%) of the respondents had good market access to buy chicken production inputs and to sell eggs and chicken, respectively. The breed (BB) was superior for number of egg/year (221.47±12.8) than (SSB) breed (202.91±16.15) and (PK)breed (184.29±5.65); whereas (PK)breed was superior for average age at first egg lying (155±0.94) than (SSB) breed (176.92±0.49) and (BB)breed (168.21±2.78). Diseases and feed shortage were major constraints in the study areas. The overall results of the present study reveal that the majority of the respondents were not used separate chicken housing system and the main feed resources used for their chicken was obtained from grains. Disease and feed problems were the first and the second constraint of exotic chicken production in the study areas. The overall finding indicate that the performance of exotic chicken under farmers’ management condition (BB) breed had better egg production performance than (SSB) and (PK) breeds; whereas (PK)breed was reach better sexual maturity at first egg laying than (SSB) and (BB)breeds in the study areas. However, the performance of the three breeds in the study areas was lower than other findings on similar exotic chicken. The attention given to exotic chicken, particularly in supplementary feeding, health care and housing practices was very low in the study areas. Hence, better housing system, improving the health of chicken, practicing supplementary feeding could increase the productivity.
Fenntartható fejlődési célok (sustainable development goals)
Authors: Jancsovszka Paulina
Published: February 2023

Az ENSZ 193 tagállama 2015 szeptemberében elfogadta a Fenntartható Fejlődési Célokat (Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs) tartalmazó új fejlesztési programot, az Agenda 2030-at. A Millenniumi Célok (Millennium Development Goals, MDGs) után, a 17 átfogó cél és azokat részletező 169 részcél egy integrált rendszert alkotnak, amely a fenntartható fejlődést nemzetközi keretbe helyezi, és összekapcsolja a fejlesztési célkitűzésekkel. A cikk, kiindulva a fenntartható fejlődés koncepciójának nem egységes értelmezéséből és a Millenniumi Célokból, áttekinti az új globális víziót kínáló célrendszert (kiemelve annak néhány alapvető pozitívumát és hiányosságát), amelynek a megvalósítása még hátra van és függ a nemzeti szintű végrehajtástól, a szakpolitikai integrációtól, az együttműködés megerősítésétől és a finanszírozástól.
ON SUBMANIFOLDS OF A MANIFOLD ADMITTING fa(2ν + 3, −1) - STRUCTURE
Authors: Singh Jai Pratap , Prasad Kripa Sindhu
Published: February 2023

Psomopoulou defined and studied the Invariant submanifolds of a man- ifold with f (2ν + 3, 1)-structure. In this paper fa(2ν + 3, 1) structure has been defined and submanifolds, of a manifold with such a structure have been studied. Some interesting results have been stated and proved in this paper.
Nnc δ-OPEN SETS
Authors: Vadivel A. , Sundar C. John
Published: February 2023

A new strong forms of sets called N -neutrosophic crisp δ-open sets and N -neutrosophic crisp δ-closed sets in N -neutrosophic crisp topological space are introduced in this article. Also, discuss their properties and examples are related to N -neutrosophic crisp δ open sets along with their near sets in N -neutrosophic crisp topological spaces.
COMPLETENESS IN MULTI METRIC SPACES
Authors: Das Sujoy
Published: February 2023

In the present paper a notion of convergence in multi metric space is presented. Complete multi metric space is introduced and some properties are studied. Cantor’s intersection theorem and Banach’s fixed point theorem are es- tablished in multi set settings.
ON THE SOLUTION OF A CLASS OF EXPONENTIAL DIOPHANTINE EQUATIONS
Authors: Dutta Mridul , Borah Padma Bhushan
Published: February 2023

In this note, we show that for n = 4N + 3, N     N      0  , the expo- nential Diophantine equation nx + 24y = z2 has exactly two solutions if n + 1 or equivalently N + 1 is an square. When N + 1 = m2, the solutions are given by (0, 1, 5) and (1, 0, 2m). Otherwise it has a unique solution (0, 1, 5) in non-negative integers. Finally, we leave an open problem to explore.
COMPUTATION OF WIENER INDEX, RECIPROCAL WIENER INDEX AND PERIPHERAL WIENER INDEX USING ADJACENCY MATRIX
Authors: Rajendra R. , Reddy P. Siva Kota , Prabhavathi M.
Published: February 2023

In this short paper, we establish formulae to compute Wiener index, reciprocal Wiener index and peripheral Wiener index of graphs using adjacency matrix. Further, we present algorithms for the same
QSPR ANALYSIS OF CERTAIN ANTI-HIV DRUGS
Authors: Sarkar Ishita , Nanjappa Manjunath
Published: February 2023

A broad spectrum of advanced medications appears yearly following the accelerated evolution of the chemical and pharmaceutical industry. In this paper, various degree-based and neighborhood degree sum-based topological indices of some anti-HIV drugs are explored applying the M-polynomial and NM-polynomial formulations. Moreover, QSPR analysis is carried out for the topological indices with regard to the physico-chemical properties of the anti-HIV drugs. The activity of nucleoside and non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors is implemented as in drug configuration to manifest the significance of topological indices in the medicinal world. The procured outcomes affirm that topological indices being stud- ied reflect effective correlation in accordance to physical and chemical properties of the anti-HIV drugs and consequently can assist in development of advanced and promising pharmaceutical for HIV medication.
SOMBOR INDEX OF EDGE CORONA PRODUCT OF SOME CLASSES OF GRAPHS
Authors: R. Hemalatha , Somasundaram K.
Published: February 2023

The operations of graphs spread their wings in designing complex net- work structures in various engineering domains. Graph indices, popularly termed topological indices are computed on the basis of distance or degree. The boundless part of graph indices has its foot print in network centrality and the robustness of complex networks. The goal of this paper is to provide a complete expression for the Sombor index of edge corona product of few classes of graphs.
ON THE S3-MAGIC GRAPHS
Authors: C. Anusha , V. Anil Kumar
Published: February 2023

Let G = (V (G), E(G)) be a finite (p, q) graph and let (A, ∗) be a finite non-abelain group with identity element 1.  Let  f  :  E(G)  → Nq  =  {1, 2, . . . , q} and let g : E(G) → A \ {1} be two edge labelings of G such that f is bijective. Using these two labelings f and g we can define another edge labeling l : E(G) → Nq × A \ {1} by l(e) := (f (e), g(e))  for all e ∈ E(G). Define a relation ≤ on the range of l by: (f (e), g(e)) ≤ (f (ej), g(ej))  if and only if    f (e) ≤ f (ej).  This relation ≤ is a partial order on the range of l. Let {(f (e1), g(e1)), (f (e2), g(e2)), . . . , (f (ek), g(ek))} be a chain in the range of l. We define a product of the elements of this chain as follows: k (f (ei), g(ei)) := ((((g(e1) ∗ g(e2)) ∗ g(e3)) ∗ · · · ) ∗ g(ek). i=1 Let u ∈ V and let N ∗(u) be the set of all edges incident with u. Note that the restriction  of  l  on  N ∗(u)  is  a  chain,  say  (f (e1), g(e1))  ≤ (f (e2), g(e2))  ≤ · · · ≤ (f (en), g(en)). We define  n l∗(u) :=        (f (ei), g(ei)). i=1  If l∗(u) is a constant, say a for all u V (G), we say that the graph G is A - magic. The map l∗ is called an A -magic labeling of G and the corresponding constant a is called the magic constant. In this paper, we consider the permutation group S3 and investigate graphs that are S3-magic.
HOMOMORPHISM AND ANTI-HOMOMORPHISM OF SPHERICAL CUBIC BI-IDEALS OF GAMMA NEAR-RINGS
Authors: Chinnadurai V. , Shakila V.
Published: February 2023

The purpose of the article is to study about homomorphism and anti- homomorphism of spherical cubic bi-ideals of Gamma near-rings R1 and R2. If φ : R1 −→ R2 be a gamma homomorphism and (C U s1 , R1), (C U s2 , R2) are spher- ical cubic bi-ideals of gamma near-rings R1 and R2.Then the image (φ(C U s1 ), R2) and pre-image (φ−1(C U s ), R1) are also spherical cubic bi-ideals of gamma near- rings R2 and R1.  If φ : R1 −→ R2 be an epimorphism of gamma near-rings R1 and R2 and (C U s , R2) is a SCS of R2 such that (φ−1(C U s ), R1) is a SCBI of 2  2 R1, then (C U s2 , R2) is a SCBI of R2.
ANALYSIS OF TUMOR-IMMUNE RESPONSE MODEL BY USING CONFORMABLE FRACTIONAL ORDER DERIVATIVE
Authors: Padder Ausif , Pal Rimpi , .  Afroz , Khan Ayub
Published: February 2023

In this research paper, the authors propose a generalized three-dimensional fractional order tumor-immune response model. The generalization of the model is made by introducing interleukin-2 (IL2) cell population as the third variable in the proposed system. The study of the proposed model is performed by using a new concept of fractional-order derivatives called as conformable fractional-order derivative. The authors aim to study, analyze, and compare the dynamical be- havior of both the three-dimensional fractional order model and the conformable fractional order version of the proposed model. The stability analysis is done for both versions of the model at the biologically feasible equilibrium points. To vali- date the theoretical results numerically, numerical simulation is performed by using a piecewise constant approximation process.
M − N ANTI HOMOMORPHISM OF AN M − N FUZZY SOFT SUBGROUPS AND ITS LEVEL M − N SUBGROUPS
Authors: Kaliraja M. , Rumenaka S.
Published: February 2023

In this paper, we have discussed the concept of M N anti homomor- phism of fuzzy soft subgroups, then we define the M  N anti level subsets of a fuzzy soft subgroup and its some elementary properties are also discussed.
CERTAIN COEFFICIENT INEQUALITIES FOR THE CLASSES OF q-STARLIKE AND q-CONVEX FUNCTIONS
Authors: Gour Murli Manohar , Joshi Sunil . , Purohit Sunil Dutt
Published: February 2023

In this paper we determine certain coefficient inequalities for the classes of q-starlike and q-convex function and find the sufficient conditions for generalized Bessel function to belonging in these classes.
ON SOME NEW GENERATING FUNCTIONS OF HYPERGEOMETRIC POLYNOMIALS
Authors: Mohammad Chaudhary Wali , Ara Jahan
Published: February 2023

This paper contains mainly three theorems involving Kampe´ de Fe´riet’s function F (2) and expressed in terms of single and double Laplace and Beta inte- grals. The theorems,  in turn,  yield,  as special cases,  a number of linear,  bilin- ear and bilateral generating functions of generalized polynomials of Rice, Jacobi polynomials, Ultraspherical, Generalized Laguerre, Bedient polynomials and other polynomials hypergeometric in nature. One variable special cases of generalized polynomials are useful in several applied problems.
CERTAIN GENERALIZED FRACTIONAL CALCULUS FORMULAS AND INTEGRAL TRANSFORMS OF (p, q)-EXTENDED τ -HYPERGEOMETRIC FUNCTION
Authors: Gupta Mamta , Modi Kanak , Jha Naveen , Sharma Mukesh
Published: February 2023

In this paper, we established certain image formulas of the (p, q)–extended τ hypergeometric function Rτ p ,q (a, b; c; z) by employing Marichev-Sigo-Maeda(M-S-M) fractional integration and differentation Corresponding special cases for the Saigo’s, Riemann-Liouville and Erdelyi-Kober fractional integral and differ- ential operators are also deduced which are earlier obtained by Solanki et al. [23]. Further certain integral transforms of the (p, q)–extended τ hypergeometric function Rτ (a, b; c; z) are established. All the results are represented in terms of the Hadamard product of the (p, q)–extended τ hypergeometric function Rτ (a, b; c; z) and the Fox-Wright function.
COVID-19 and Its Impact on Onset and Progression of Parkinson’s and Cognitive Dysfunction
Authors: Kumar Chatterjee Swapan , Saha Snigdha , Muhammed T.K. Shahin
Published: February 2023

In the COVID-19 pandemic, neurological complications have emerged as a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. A wide range of neurological manifestations ranging from cognitive or memory disturbances, headache, loss of smell or taste, confusion, and disabling strokes have been reported during and post COVID conditions. The COVID-19 virus can utilize two possible pathways for invasion into the brain, either through retrograde axonal transport (olfactory route) or by crossing the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Furthermore, the production of SARS-CoV-2-associated cytokines, such as interleukin (IL)-6, IL-17, IL-1b, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF), is able to disrupt the BBB. The neuroinvasive nature of SARS-CoV-2 has a more severe impact on patients with preexisting neurological manifestations such as Parkinson’s disease (PD). Pathological features of PD include selective loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta and aggregation of α-syn proteins present in neurons. Interaction between SARS-COV-2 infection and α-synuclein might have long-term implications on the onset of Parkinsonism by the formation of toxic protein clumps called amyloid fibrils—a hallmark of Parkinson’s. Molecular modeling is an emerging tool to predict potential inhibitors against the enzyme α-synuclein in neurodegenerative diseases by using plant bioactive molecules.
Regulatory and Policy-Making of E-Cigarettes Usage
Authors: Ezat Wan Puteh Sharifa , Ismail Norayuni , Ismah Izzati Ismail Nur
Published: February 2023

Setting a suitable age limit of e-cigarette user should be established. This requirement considers the need for youth protection against e-cigarette misuse as such childproofing and age limits. Appropriate advertising without aiming for children to curb underage users. Advertisements could be done within sellers’ or distributors’ compound to keep vigilant control of appropriate or come of age users. Another reason for promoting e-cigarette use are to encourage smoking cessation and give information and incentives to smokers who are unable to stop to transition to less dangerous nicotine delivery methods. Addictive behaviors toward nicotine and complications from smoking e-cigarette should be warned and exposed to the public and users especially on newcomers as health warnings. Safety threshold of constituents should be complied and limit the strength of nicotine in the fluid could be done to reduce harm on users. An e-cigarette aerosol contains a variety of chemicals such as glycols, volatile organic compounds, and metals. The chemicals used have to be monitored for its safety threshold, where potential harm can be demoted. Harm causing effects of public vaping are considered for public vaping ban enforcement. While, many are opposed to the idea of vaping as medicinal treatment.
Bioremediation of Wastewaters of Sugarcane Biorefineries
Authors: Özkale Evrim
Published: February 2023

In addition to sugar, sugarcane biorefineries emerge as the integration of different sugarcane industries and produce several wastes and wastewaters that are disposed into the environment. In biorefineries and other facilities, these wastes are used to produce several chemicals, including bioplastics and bioethanol. However, these industries use a greater amount of fresh water and their effluents, which have high amounts of solids and are released mostly into water or used for crop irrigation. Inadequately treated and indiscriminately disposing and discharging of effluents to the environment contributes to a greater risk of pollution of soils and waters. Therefore, to minimize the side effects, control the environmental burden, grow the beneficiaries of waste, and sustain a healthy environment for the future, proper management of industrial wastes is important.