bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Phenotypic morphometric parameters of indigenous pig of Nagaland
Authors: CHUSI Z , SAVINO N , DHALI A , PERUMAL P
Published: September 2023

The present study was conducted to measure the phenotypic morphometric parameters of Naga indigenous pig in Kohima, Peren and Phek district of Nagaland at birth, weaning and adult stage in both male and female animals. These parameters were collected through measurement and field survey. The morphometric parameters such as body weight (g or kg), body length (cm), heart girth (cm) and height at wither (cm). The result revealed that there was a significant difference between the male and female in different districts and in different age groups for all the morphometric parameters except body weight at weaning and heart girth at weaning and adult. Similarly, the significant difference was observed among the different districts of Nagaland for all the parameters except that of heart girth at birth and adult and body length at adult. The phenotypic parameters were significantly higher in male than in female animal in three stages. Similarly, body weight at birth and weaning stage was significantly higher in Phek district, body length at weaning and adult, heart girth at birth, body weight and height at wither at adult were significantly higher in Peren district and height at wither at birth and weaning, body length at birth and heart girth at weaning and adult were significantly higher in Kohima district. These phenotypic morphometric parameters analyses may be useful in selection of breeding stock for future parents and select the place for breeding programme of local indigenous Naga pigs.
Effect of dietary addition of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) and guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) powder on broiler performance
Authors: JOSHI S S , INGLE P B , BHAGWAT S R , PAWAR M M , PRAJAPATI K B , KULKARNI R C
Published: September 2023

Experiments were conducted to evaluate the effects of dietary addition of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root powder and guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) stem powder on growth performance, feed conversion ratio and economics of feeding in broilers. In experiment 1, treatments were T1: basal diet; T2: basal diet + ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root powder @ 1 g/kg of feed; T3: basal diet + ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root powder @ 2 g/kg of feed. In experiment 2, treatments were T1: basal diet; T2: basal diet + guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) stem powder @ 1 g/kg of feed; T3: basal diet + guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) stem powder @ 2 g/kg of feed. The chicks were fed with standard basal diets in three different growth phases i.e. pre-starter (0-10d), starter (11-21d) and finisher (22-42d). Supplementation of Withania somnifera and Tinospora cordifolia significantly increased the overall body weights, weekly gain in body weight of broilers compared to the control group. However, feed intake, feed conversion ratio and feed cost per kilogram of live broiler production were similar among the treatment groups. The dietary addition of Withania somnifera and Tinospora cordifolia reduced mortality rate compared to the control. Results indicated that ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) and guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) powder improved growth performance and reduced mortality, but did not have any effect on feed conversion ratio and economics of feeding in broilers.
Potential of fungal exopolysaccharide as novel source for prebiotic supplement to broiler chicken diet
Authors: PRATHUMPAI W , RACHTAWEE P , KHAJEERAM S
Published: September 2023

The potential of using a fungal exopolysaccharide produced by Ophiocordyceps dipterigena BCC 2073, as a prebiotic in broiler chicken diet by supplementing the diet at different concentrations (0-120 g/25 kg feed) was evaluated over a period of 42 days. Intestinal microbial populations in faeces were identified. The effects of a combination of pre- and pro-biotic supplements were also studied by combining exopolysaccharide with Lactobacillus acidophilus BCC 13938. Total Lactobacilli sp. counts in faecal samples of chickens fed diet containing both exopolysaccharide and L. acidophilus BCC 13938 were 50-folds higher than the non prebiotic but probiotic supplemented groups. Total body weight, body weight increase, feed intake, feed conversion efficiency and growth rate of chickens on a diet supplemented with 150 g of L. acidophilus BCC 13938 plus 1.5 kg of water or 30 g of O. dipterigena BCC 2073 exopolysaccharide plus 150 g of L. acidophilus BCC 13938 plus 0.75 kg of water were higher than those fed other combinations of supplements. The microbial community of faecal samples from chickens supplementation with exopolysaccharide had reduced numbers of E. coli, Staphylococcus sp., Streptococcus sp., Enterococcus sp. and increased numbers of Lactobacilli and Bacilli. The numbers of faecal pathogenic bacteria inversely correlated with total body weight, body weight increase, feed intake, feed conversion efficiency and growth rate. This is the first report on the benefit of fungal exopolysaccharide as a novel prebiotic dietary supplement to chicken.
Bio-physical and physiological changes associated with seed enhancement treatments in speciality maize (Zea mays)
Authors: MIR HEENA RASOOL , BASU SUDIPTA , DADLANI MALAVIKA , NAGARAJAN SHANTHA , AGGARWAL PRAMILA
Published: September 2023

Efficacy of seed enhancement treatments were evaluated on four maize (Zea mays L.) varieties; HQPM-1, VL Amber pop corn, Win orange sweet corn and Navjot. Seeds were subjected to hydropriming (17 h/20°C), halo priming (KNO3: 0.3%/17 h/ 20°C) and magneto priming (1000G/2h) and changes in emergence percentage, its speed, seedling vigour, seedling root growth, seed absorption-desorption patterns and water activity were studied. Seed enhancement treatments significantly increased seedling emergence (23.9-27.7%); speed of emergence (31.1-39.6%); seedling vigour (33.5- 44.5%) and root growth with respect to total surface area, length and volume. These treatments also modified water absorption and desorption patterns of the seed and increased seed water activity compared to control. The most effective treatment was magneto priming, followed by halo and hydro priming. Quality protein maize HQPM 1 showed highest enhancement in different traits among genotypes compared in the study.
Performance of transplanted maize (Zea mays) under varying age of seedling and method of nursery raising in the midlands of eastern region
Authors: KUMAR SANJEEV , SHIVANI  , KUMAR SANTOSH
Published: September 2023

Field experiments were conducted at ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region Farm, Patna during winter (rabi) season of 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11 to study the performance of maize (Zea mays L.) crop under transplanted condition as affected by different age of seedlings and methods of nursery raising. Transplantation of five weeks old seedlings and nursery raised on sand culture as well as on raised bed recorded more plant height, leaf length, dry matter accumulation/plant and yield attributes over other methods of raising seedlings and varying age group. After transplantation mortality of seedlings in the main field was minimum reported with 5 week old seedlings (5.8%) as well as seedlings raised under sand culture and raised bed method (5.2% and 5.8%, respectively) during the years of experimentation. Transplanting of five weeks old seedlings raised either in sand culture or on raised beds produced significantly higher grain yield (6.71 and 6.36 tonnes/ha, respectively) over other treatments. Root volume and leaf area index (LAI) at 90 days after transplanting (DAT) were also higher in seedlings raised under sand culture (1.03and 72.2 cm3) and raised bed conditions (0.99 and 69.8 cm3) in nurseries. However, 5 week old seedlings grown either on sand culture or on raised bed resulted higher net income (Rupees 23 074 and 22 334/ha respectively). It was also observed that transplanted crop matured 10-12 days earlier than direct seeded maize.
Stability analysis in linseed (Linum usitatissimum) varieties
Authors: YADAV R K , YADAV A K , SHWETA SHWETA , SINGH L , VERMA P N
Published: September 2023

A study was conducted during winter season (rabi) 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 under different agro climatic conditions to test the stability of improved and high yielding varieties of linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.). Analysis of variance on 13 characters was carried out individually as well as pooled over the years and locations. Kanpur location was relatively better for wider range and higher mean for all the characters except 1000-seed weight. Genotype × environment interaction was significant for plant height, number of tillers/plant, number of branches/plant, days to maturity, number of seeds/capsule, 1000-seed weight, harvest index, iodine value along with seed yield/plant. G × E (linear) was also significant for all these 7 traits and early growth vigour indicating substantial amount of predictable G × E interaction. All 10 genotypes tested for 3 stability parameters, viz. mean, bi and S2di. Out of all the genotypes, the genotypes Garima, Neelum, Gaurav, Laxmi 27 and T 397 were identified to be high yielding and stable. Genotypes, viz. Garima, Neelum, Gaurav, Laxmi 27 and T 397 may be included in any breeding programme to develop high yielding stable genotypes over the environments. Direct selection in the segregating generations of such parents for 1000-seed weight, number of tillers per plant along with simultaneous selection for number of branches per plant will be responsive for improvement of seed yield/plant.
Effect of deficit irrigation and nitrogen levels on water productivity and nitrogen use efficiency of wheat (Triticum aestivum) in a semi-arid environment
Authors: PRADHAN S , CHOPRA U K , BANDYOPADHAYAY K K , SINGH R , JAIN A K , CHAND I
Published: September 2023

A field experiment was carried out during 2009-10 and 2010-11 on a sandy loam soil of IARI, New Delhi on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) with four levels of irrigation (rainfed, irrigations to replenish 30, 60 and 100% moisture deficit from field capacity) as main plot factors and four levels of nitrogen (0, 30, 60 and 120 kg N/ha) as subplot factors in a split plot design. The soil moisture storage in the profile showed inverse relation with the nitrogen levels whereas direct relationship was observed with the irrigation levels. The water use vs. wheat yield relation was linear and significant. Regression analysis showed that 58% variation in grain yield of wheat could be explained by water use. The grain yield showed increasing trend with increase in irrigation and nitrogen levels. The WP and EWP increased with increase in irrigation level up to 60% SMD and thereafter it decreased. However, both WP and EWP showed increasing trend with increase in nitrogen levels. The ANUE and PFPN increased with increase in irrigation levels, but with increase in nitrogen levels both ANUE and PFPN decreased. Grain yield, water productivity and nitrogen use efficiency showed significant interaction effect of irrigation and nitrogen.
Identifikasi Peringkat dan Lingkungan Pengendapan Batubara di Wilayah Batin XXIV, Kabupaten Batang Hati, Provinsi Jambi Berdasarkan Analisis Kimia dan Petrografi Organik
Authors: Wibisono Sigit Arso , Rahman Riski Satria
Published: September 2023

Peringkat dan lingkungan pengendapan merupakan parameter yang dapat diidentifikasi berdasarkan analisis kimia dan petrografi organik batubara. Kedua parameter tersebut dapat digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi karakteristik batubara Formasi Muaraenim di wilayah Batin XXIV, Kabupaten Batang Hari, Provinsi Jambi. Identifikasi peringkat, mikrolitotipe, dan lingkungan pengendapan batubara dilakukan berdasarkan parameter nilai kalori, kadar karbon tertambat (fixed carbon-FC), perbandingan oksigen dan karbon (O/C), perbandingan hidrogen dan karbon (H/C), nilai reflektansi vitrinit (Rv), dan perbandingan kelompok maseral yang berasal dari hasil analisis kimia dan petrografi organik. Hasil analisis kimia menunjukkan bahwa nilai kalori berkisar 5.636 kal/g (daf) - 7.133 kal/g (daf), FC berkisar 31,50% (daf) - 49,30% (daf), O/C berkisar 0,19 (daf) - 0,37 (daf), H/C berkisar 0,81 (daf) - 1,34 (daf). Selain itu, berdasarkan hasil analisis petrografi organik menunjukkan bahwa nilai Rv berkisar 0,33% - 0,51% dan komposisi kelompok maseral umumnya didominasi oleh vitrinit berkisar 28,80% - 82,20% dan sebagian kecil liptinit berkisar 0,40% - 5,60% serta inertinit berkisar 2,20% - 15,60. Hasil analisis mikrolitotipe menunjukkan bahwa jumlah nilai vitrite dan clarite berkisar 9,86% - 71,57%, inertite berkisar 1,21% - 8,03%, serta trimacerite/intermediate berkisar 2,88% - 10,68%. Berdasarkan identifikasi analisis kimia dan petrografi organik, batubara di wilayah Batin XXIV termasuk dalam peringkat lignit hingga bituminus volatil tinggi dan terendapkan pada lingkungan fluvial hingga dataran delta bagian bawah (lower deltaic).
Exploring the Relationship between Strategic Formulation and Pharmaceutical Firms’ Productivity in Nigeria
Authors: AGBA Emmanuel Tyohemba , ALIU Omokide Sherifat , NUHU Gusam zachariah
Published: September 2023

The primary objective of this study is to investigate the relationships between strategy formulation and pharmaceutical firms’ productivity in Nigeria. The study used a descriptive research design. The total of fifty-five (55) senior management staff (complete census) of the selected firm participated in the study while smart partial least squared (SMART PLS) 3.0 was adopted to determine the extent of relationships between strategy formulation and pharmaceutical firms’ productivity. The statistical results show that strategy formulation significantly influence quality service delivery, customers responsiveness, employee engagement and performance of the pharmaceutical firms in Nigeria. The study recommends that efforts should be made by the management of the pharmaceutical firms to regularly update their mission statement, systematic appraisal of internal operations quality in line with the current happenings in the business environment, timely identification of opportunities and threats to foster improve productivity.
Altercation for Zoning Principles: The Political Game and Gain for Nigeria
Authors: Amadi Ethel Innocent , Osai Jason O. , Kalagbor Sam B. , Okene Nelson V. C.
Published: September 2023

Of recent Nigeria's political landscape has been bombarded with questions, over which ethnic group or geo-political zone's turn it is to govern? Subsumed within the context of political standoff and lack of party cohesion and discipline. This pathetic state has attracted much misgivings about the future of this great country, prompting a rethinking on adopting a stabilising force, like zoning principle and rotational presidency. Zoning has become both topical and bleeding, it has generated diverse commentaries from the elites. Some are very controversial as it outrightly condemned it, while others have advocated its adoption. These altercations were subjected to critical analysis to dissect the political game and gain in jettisoning it,, and the game or gain derived from its adoption and application. For theoretical framework, the paper adopted ZeroSum Game, a variant of Game theory, while for methodology the descriptive and content analysis was utilized. The paper found a bit of genuineness in some of the expressed fears about zoning, while others are mundane, self serving, and clothed with ethnic and group interests. Sadly enough, the Federal government of Nigeria has not given the zoning principle the required constitutional consideration. The paper came to the conclusion that the peculiarity of Nigeria's political environment and insincerity among the governing elites makes the zoning formula
Exploring the Influence of Strategy Implementation on the Performance of Pharmaceutical Firms in Nigeria.
Authors: Agba Emmanuel Tyohemba
Published: September 2023

Strategic planning is vital to the survival and sustainable performance of any organisation in the face of the increasingly dynamic business environment. This study investigated the resultant effect and the relationships between strategic planning (strategy formulation, strategy implementation, and strategy evaluation) and firms’ performance (branch network, market share, profitability, volume of business and return on asset) of Divine Essential Formulations Limited, a pharmaceutical firm in Lagos, Nigeria. A total of 55 copies of the questionnaire were administered to employees of Divine Essential Formulations Limited, out of which fifty-three (53) were retrieved and analysed. Descriptive and inferential statistics multiple regression through Structural Equation Modelling (SMART PLS) were used for the analyses. The results also indicate that strategy formulation has significant effects on a firm's profitability at (?= 0.811, R2=0.658, t- statistics=13.297>1.96, P-value =0.000 <0.05). Similarly, the results also showed that strategy evaluation and control have a substantial effect on the firm's return on assets at (?= 0.797, R2=0.636, t-statistics=15.653>1.96, P-value =0.000 <0.05). It is therefore recommended that Divine Essential Formulations Limited management should regularly update its mission statement, sustain clear lines of authority, regularly appraisal the quality of its internal operations in line with the current happenings in the business environment, and update its key performance indicators to track the success of strategic initiatives and provides adequate financial resources needed for the firm’s strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation
Investigation of a Suitable Hybrid Time Series Model for Predicting Clove Price
Authors: Ali Abdul-malik , Mushi Joseph
Published: September 2023

The prediction of clove prices in domestic markets is affected by non-linear factors, including the monopoly market operational environment. Most of the hybrid time series models used in the prediction of crop prices do not consider the monopoly market operational environment as a nonlinear factor. This study investigated a suitable hybrid time series model for predicting clove price under the monopoly market in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The study conducted desk reviews on existing hybrid time series models and realize that ARIMA-ANN, ARIMA-SVM, ARIMAX-ANN, and SARIMA-NARNN are the most common and efficient models that have been employed to predict crop prices. Based on identified models, the study performed several experiments to investigate the accuracy of these models on predicting clove prices with the monopoly market operational environment as a nonlinear factor. The mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) was used as a performance metric. The monthly average prices of cloves from January 2007 to December 2019 were used to utilise these experiments. Results show that the ARIMA-SVM (MAPE = 0.45%) outperformed the ARIMA-ANN model (MAPE = 0.48%) in predicting clove prices under a monopoly operational market. The study recommended future research to investigate hybrid models for predicting production and planted areas of cloves.
Profile: Marelize Visser
Authors: Whitelaw Jackie
Published: September 2023

Marelize Visser is managing to combine running her own successful South African consultancy with a growing role in the Institution. Doing one without the other would not have been an option. Interview by Jackie Whitelaw.
Design of Farringdon Elizabeth line station
Authors: Kumar Ghanshyam , Sharples David
Published: September 2023

Farringdon is one of eight new underground stations being built in central London for the Elizabeth line and will be one of the key interchange stations on the new line. Upon completion, over 140 trains per hour will pass through the Farringdon interchange, making it one of Britain’s busiest stations. With Thameslink, Elizabeth line and London Underground services, it will be a key link in bringing passengers from outer London to the business hubs in the City and Canary Wharf. The station will also provide direct rail links to three of London's five airports. Farringdon Elizabeth line station comprises two platform tunnels, each 245m long, between new ticket halls over 300m apart. Each ticket hall has been designed to accommodate future oversite developments. This paper discusses the structural engineering challenges encountered during design and construction of the two ticket halls on constrained sites surrounded by existing transport infrastructure, utilities and historic buildings.
Engineering design of the platform edge screens for the Elizabeth line's tunnel stations
Authors: Birbeck Julian , Smiley Rosemary , Stowell George , Newman-Sanders Ed
Published: September 2023

This paper covers the engineering design of the platform edge screens for five Elizabeth line tunnel stations in central London. Full-height platform edge screens are a signature feature of the Elizabeth line’s station platforms, and their design presented many challenges. To gain maximum uniformity, the edge screens were developed as a common reference design, which was then issued to each of the station contractors. The paper describes the technical challenges from the point of view of a structural engineer, but in doing so, it draws in interfaces with disciplines as diverse as tunnel ventilation, electrical engineering, and rolling stock procurement. The reference design approach allowed unique features of the platform edge screens to be prototyped and tested before construction.
Business Practice Note No. 16: The value of feedback for growing a business
Authors: Entwistle Jane
Published: September 2023

In this latest note, Jane Entwistle offers advice to consultants on how to obtain and use feedback from clients and other stakeholders to grow their business.
Design of precast concrete floors in steel-framed buildings. Part 3: Disproportionate collapse
Authors: Gorst Nick
Published: September 2023

This article deals with the means of reducing the sensitivity of steel-framed buildings with precast concrete floors to disproportionate collapse.
Design of Canary Wharf Elizabeth line station and Crossrail Place oversite development
Authors:   ,  and, Worsfold Tim , Bryant Michael , Crack John
Published: September 2023

Canary Wharf was the first station on the Elizabeth line to be constructed, and the first to be let as a design-and-build contract, with developer Canary Wharf Group. Innovative design and construction techniques enabled the station box to be completed four months ahead of the development programme. Construction of the Crossrail Place retail and leisure oversite development (OSD) proceeded concurrently with that of station. The OSD included a number of features aimed at increasing future flexibility for the developer and tenants. A timber gridshell roof completes the development, partially covering a large roof garden that is open to the public. The OSD opened in May 2015, nearly four years ahead of the planned station opening.
St Giles Circus: meeting the challenges of building above the Elizabeth line
Authors: Fussell Clive
Published: September 2023

The St Giles Circus project involves the £150M redevelopment of a central London site adjacent to Tottenham Court Road Station. The structural and civil engineering design was undertaken by Engenuiti, with geotechnical advice from Donaldson Associates. The development includes leisure, retail, commercial, residential accommodation and a boutique hotel. Above ground, the building incorporates an immersive multimedia urban gallery hung from two-storey steel trusses cantilevered over Tottenham Court Road Station. Below ground, a 2000-person basement venue for live music and events is being built 6m above the eastbound Elizabeth line tunnel, adjacent to the London Underground Northern line platform tunnels and above the inclined cut-and-cover concrete box housing the escalators that provide public access to the Northern line.
Rigorous assessment of existing overhead line gantries for the Elizabeth line
Authors: Fryer Simon , Couchman Matthew , Eckhart Thomas
Published: September 2023

The Elizabeth line will use above-ground sections of existing Great Eastern and Great Western tracks between Stratford and Maidenhead where new overhead line equipment (OLE) and traction power supply will be installed. The OLE is supported by gantries of various types and configurations. In the case of the Great Eastern, the gantries date from the electrification of UK railways in the 1940s. Initial structural assessment carried out had shown that existing gantries on the route were inadequate to carry increased loading from the upgraded OLE. However, a rigorous procedure incorporating detailed non-linear structural analysis was developed that eliminated some of the inherent conservatism in traditional codified approaches. Particular benefit was found in the case of the many types of slender structure where buckling was a governing factor. Using non-linear techniques, it was possible to demonstrate that families of structures were suitable for incorporation in the Crossrail (Elizabeth line) scheme. This paper describes the approach that was used. The project is remarkable for significant programme and cost savings that were accomplished using sophisticated engineering analysis. It is also noteworthy from a sustainability point of view, as it allowed the existing infrastructure to be reused.
A kutyák circovírusa és kórtani jelentősége
Authors: Császár Dorottya , Psáder Roland , Balka Gyula
Published: September 2023

A szerzők szakirodalmi adatok alapján összefoglalják a kutyák circovírusával kapcsolatos legfontosabb ismereteket. A kutyacircovírust először 2012-ben azonosították az Amerikai Egyesült Államokban. Ezt követően a vírus jelenléte világszerte leírásra került, mind egészséges, mind klinikai tüneteket mutató egyedekből. Amennyiben a fertőződés klinikai tüneteket okoz, úgy a leggyakrabban gyomor-bélrendszeri tünetek, hasmenés, hányás alakul ki. Ennek ellenére kórtani szerepe a mai napig nem tisztázott teljesen, és gyakran egyéb gyomor-bélrendszeri fertőzést okozó vírussal, főleg kutya-protoparvovírussal (canine parvovirus 2, CPV2) együttesen kerül kimutatásra. Ez utóbbi befolyásolhatja a parvovírus által okozott megbetegedés kórlefolyását, súlyosságát. A kutyacircovírust kedvtelésből tartott kutyák mellett vadon élő állatokból is kimutatták, leggyakrabban vörös rókából (Vulpes vulpes), szürke farkasból (Canis lupus), Norvégiához tartozó Svalbard szigetén élő sarki rókákból (Vulpes lagopus), valamint európai borzból (Meles meles).
La eternización de la Revolución y su costo para la academia en Cuba
Authors: Angel Sergio , Ruíz Urquiola Omara , Gallego José Raúl , Aguiló Alenmichel , Fernández Leonardo , Castellanos Dimas , Gómez David , Herrera Maria Camila , Rodríguez Catalina
Published: September 2023

El presente informe no constituye un resumen, ni un balance, de la marginación por motivos ideológicos o de cualquier índole en el sistema educativo cubano a partir de 1959. Es parte de un trabajo gradual y sistemático que mensualmente documenta dos casos (uno histórico y otro posterior a 2010) de víctimas de discriminación. También contiene el análisis de un discurso o instrumento programático que avale la represión en el ámbito de la enseñanza, así como incluye el examen de una regulación que atente contra derechos relacionados con la libertad académica.
Riesgos de exposición al formaldehído en el personal de salud
Authors: Infantes Vizcarra Walter Iván , Acosta Conchucos Oscar
Published: September 2023

El formaldehído (FA) es una sustancia química de amplio uso a nivel mundial, altamente volátil, irritable e inflamable. En el ámbito sanitario, se utiliza principalmente como fijador de muestras histológicas, debido a sus propiedades desinfectante, perseverante y fijadora. Por sus cualidades y bajo costo, es utilizado frecuentemente en clínicas, hospitales, laboratorios de patología y universidades para las prácticas médicas. La principal vía de ingreso al cuerpo es a través de la inhalación o de la piel, y se oxida rápidamente eliminando en parte por vía urinaria y respiratoria. El uso y contacto rutinario a la exposición del formaldehído ocasiona irritación de la piel, mucosas, tracto respiratorio y ojos. El formaldehído causa genotoxicidad, que se manifiesta en el daño del ADN, lo que genera mutaciones celulares que pueden favorecer el desarrollo de cáncer. El objetivo de este artículo de revisión es generar conciencia sobre los riesgos que presenta el personal de salud al estar expuestos constantemente al formaldehído y mitigar los posibles daños en su integridad física generados por la exposición a este químico.
El desarrollo del pensamiento lógico matemático en estudiantes universitarios a través de una estrategia de gamificación con kahoot
Authors: Díaz Álava Leónidas , Avello Martínez Raidell
Published: September 2023

Este estudio se centra en abordar la cuestión de cómo mejorar el desarrollo del pensamiento lógico matemático en estudiantes universitarios. Se empleó un enfoque cualitativo con un diseño cuasi-experimental para investigar la eficacia de la estrategia de gamificación utilizando la herramienta lúdica Kahoot. Se aplicó el Test of Logical Thinking (TOLT) para evaluar el nivel inicial del pensamiento lógico matemático de los estudiantes. Utilizando Kahoot como plataforma gamificada y aplicando análisis estadísticos con Jamovi, se recopilaron y analizaron los datos. La normalidad de los datos se evaluó mediante la prueba de Shapiro-Wilk, y la prueba de hipótesis con Wilcoxon se utilizó para analizar las diferencias pre y post intervención. Los resultados destacan que, a través de la estrategia de gamificación con Kahoot, se logró mejorar el nivel de Pensamiento Lógico Matemático en los estudiantes universitarios intervenidos. Sin embargo, en su mayoría, los estudiantes se encontraban en un nivel concreto de desarrollo, con una minoría alcanzando un nivel transicional. Aunque los avances fueron notables, este estudio sugiere que hay margen para continuar y profundizar el desarrollo del Pensamiento Lógico Matemático. Esta investigación subraya la importancia de las estrategias lúdicas y tecnológicas en la promoción de habilidades críticas en el ámbito de la educación superior, al mismo tiempo que resalta la necesidad de un enfoque sostenido para alcanzar niveles más avanzados de pensamiento lógico matemático en los estudiantes universitarios.
Estimation of some physiological biomarkers in hyperlipidemic Patient men in Al- Zubair General Hospital / Basrah province, Iraq
Authors: Zghair Ahmed S. , Abou-Turab Mufid K. , Yser Heba T.
Published: September 2023

Hyperlipidemia is a serious public health problem that affects many People in the world's, and it has been classified as one of the five causes of death in the world. As indicated by the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2030, hyperlipidemia incidence may increase the cardiovascular diseases to approximately 23.6 million people in the world. The aim of the study: Estimation of some physiological biomarkers levels in the serum of hyperlipidemic patients to predict atherosclerotic and cardiovascular disease. In addition to determine the effect of smoking and body mass index on the levels of biomarkers in hyperlipidemic patients.Patients and Methods: The study was conducted on patients who visited the internal consultation unit at Al-Zubair Hospital of Basra Health Directorate during the period from October 2020 to February 2021. The study was applied to a random sample of 60 hyperlipidemia men and 21 volunteers as a health group for comparison, whose ages range from 20-60 years. RESULTS: The results showed a significant increase in the levels of both Vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1) and Malondialdehyde (MDA) and a significant decrease in the level of Glutathione Peroxidase-1 (GPX-1) in smoking patients compared to the healthy group. While Oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL) did not show a significant difference between the patients smokers and healthy group. While the results showed a significant increase in the levels of VCAM-1, ox-LDL and MDA and a significant decrease in the level of GPX-1 among patients in the overweight and obese groups compared with the healthy group. The results did not show significant differences between the patients of the normal weight category and the healthy group.
Projeto guardiões das águas como contribuinte para inserção do Pagamento por Serviços Ambientais (PSA) em mananciais de abastecimento de água na região Metropolitana de Salvador (BA)
Authors: Sousa Geneci Braz de , Pereira Jaido Santos
Published: September 2023

"Áreas densamente urbanizadas, como a Região Metropolitana de Salvador (RMS), pressionam fortemente os recursos hídricos ao demandar grandes volumes de água para o abastecimento público e atividades produtivas, ao mesmo tempo que provocam a deterioração da qualidade das águas. A intensificação e a extensão da urbanização tornam os sistemas urbanos de abastecimento mais vulneráveis em um cenário de mudança do clima, em particular de secas mais frequentes e/ou mais severas, como observado recentemente em metrópoles brasileiras, tornando a gestão dos recursos hídricos cada vez mais complexa. Nesse contexto, o Pagamento por Serviços Ambientais (PSA) vem sendo utilizado como mecanismo estratégico para estimular e contribuir para a produção de serviços ecossistêmicos ou ambientais, na perspectiva da conservação e continuidade da produção de água. O presente trabalho tem por objetivo apresentar as principais ações desenvolvidas pelo Projeto de Recuperação Florestal em Áreas de Preservação Permanente (Guardiões das Águas) e suas contribuições para a aplicação dos mecanismos de PSA nas bacias hidrográficas dos rios Joanes e Jacuípe, responsáveis por cerca de 40% do abastecimento de água para a capital baiana e cidades metropolitanas. Os resultados obtidos com a execução do Projeto Guardiões das Águas, envolvendo ações prioritárias de recuperação ambiental nas bacias citadas, submetidas a situações críticas de antropização e fundamentais no atendimento às demandas de abastecimento da capital baiana e cidades metropolitanas, indicam que os mecanismos de PSA podem contribuir para ampliar a segurança hídrica da região.
Palavras-chave: pagamento por serviços ambientais; mananciais de abastecimento de água; segurança hídrica.
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Pagamento por serviços ambientais: a experiência pioneira na Bahia do Programa Produtor de Água de Ibirapitanga
Authors: Gonçalves Narjara Prates , Ribeiro Israel Pedro Dias , Coelho Nayra Rosa , Gomes Andréa da Silva , Pires Mônica de Moura
Published: September 2023

"A emergência das questões ambientais em nível global impulsionou estratégias para mitigar as degradações antrópicas e promover o fornecimento dos serviços ambientais, dentre elas a difusão de um instrumento econômico conhecido como Pagamento por Serviços Ambientais (PSA). Na Bahia, o município de Ibirapitanga, situado na região do Baixo Sul, foi o pioneiro na adoção desse instrumento, a partir da aprovação da Lei Municipal de PSA em 2014. Nesse contexto, este artigo relata a experiência, evidenciando avanços e desafios para a consolidação e a expansão do PSA na Bahia. A metodologia utilizada baseia-se em pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, além de coleta e análise de dados, obtidos a partir da plataforma Terrabrasilis, relativos às áreas desmatadas entre os anos de 2015 e 2021. Os resultados apontam que, após quatro anos da implementação dessa política, o PSA soma 20 ha de pastos degradados em recuperação, 30 ha de restauração florestal em Área de Proteção Permanente (APP) de rio e 1.225 ha de florestas conservadas por práticas vegetativas. Os incentivos financeiros para a promoção das práticas sustentáveis foram possíveis em função do arranjo institucional da parceria público-privada. Apesar dos avanços, há desafios a serem superados, como o fortalecimento do arranjo institucional, adoção de mecanismos para atrair investidores privados, ampliação da equipe técnica do programa e dos serviços de assistência e monitoramento dos resultados. O pioneirismo e a implementação bem-sucedida do projeto Produtor de Água de Ibirapitanga fazem do município um modelo indutor do PSA no estado da Bahia.
Palavras-chave: PSA hídrico; Mata Atlântica; sustentabilidade; incentivo econômico."
Tingkat pengetahuan anak tentang gizi dan perilaku pemilihan jajanan pada anak sekolah
Authors: Desyana Fitri Ari , Fransiska Helena Marpaung Denni , Tsamrotul Fuadah Novitasari
Published: September 2023

Pendahuluan: Anak sekolah membutuhkan asupan gizi guna proses tumbuh kembangnya. Saat lapar, jajanan menjadi solusi, tetapi dapat menyebabkan peningkatan angka kesakitan.
Tujuan:Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui hubungan tingkat pengetahuan anak tentang gizi dengan perilaku pemilihan jajanan pada anak sekolah di SDN Sukaraja 1 dan 2 Sumedang.
Metode: Penelitian ini berjenis kuantitatif deskriptif analitik menggunakan cross-sectional pada anak kelas 4 dan 5 di SDN Sukaraja 1 dan 2 Sumedang, jumlah populasi 261 dengan sampel 174 anak, dan teknik Disproportionate Stratified Random Sampling. Instrumen yang digunakan kuesioner pengetahuan gizi dan perilaku pemilihan jajanan yang telah dilakukan uji validitas serta reliabilitas. Analisis data menggunakan distribusi frekuensi dan Chi-Square.
Hasil:Hasil penelitian menunjukkan sebagian besar anak memiliki tingkat pengetahuan baik, dan sebagian besar berperilaku pemilihan jajanan sedang.
Simpulan: Ada hubungan antara tingkat pengetahuan anak tentang gizi dengan perilaku pemilihan jajanan pada anak sekolah di SDN Sukaraja I dan II Sumedang dengan nilai signifikansi 0,000 (P-value < 0,05). Hal itu menyatakan bahwa tingkat pengetahuan gizi merupakan faktor yang mendasari perilaku dalam pemilihan jajanan. Pihak sekolah dapat berperan dengan menyediakan kantin sehat untuk siswa.
Nitel Araştırma Desenleri: Metodolojik Bir Temellendirme
Authors: ÖZDEMİR Murat , TUTİ Gamze
Published: September 2023

Son yıllarda sosyal ve beşerî bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri ile nitel desenlerin sıklıkla kullanıldığı görülmektedir. Bu kapsamda bu çalışmanın amacı sosyal ve beşerî bilim araştırmalarda yaygın olarak kullanılagelen nitel araştırma desenlerini incelemek ve betimlemektedir. Çalışmada nitel araştırma geleneği içinde araştırmacılar tarafından çoğunlukla tercih edilen fenomenoloji, etnografya, durum çalışması, eylem araştırması, söylem analizi ve gömülü kuram; amaç, araştırma süreci ve raporlama teknikleri bakımlarından tartışılarak açıklanmıştır. Çalışmada ayrıca nitel araştırma desenlerinin nicel desenlerden temel farkları da ortaya konulmuştur. Yapılan inceleme ve değerlendirmelerde nitel araştırma desenlerinin sosyal ve beşerî bilim araştırmalarında önemli bir yere sahip olduğu genel sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Bu kapsamda ayrıca, nitel araştırma desenlerinin amacına uygun ve etkili şekilde yürütülebilmesi bağlamında kimi öneriler sunulmuştur. Bu yönüyle bu çalışmanın görece ve sınırlı da olsa nitel araştırma desenleri konulu alan yazınına katkı sunması beklenmektedir.
Faktor-Faktor yang Memengaruhi Kelemahan Sistem Pengendalian Intern
Authors: Misnar Ruilin Tari , Maria Maria , Aryani Yuli Antina
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi dampak pertumbuhan ekonomi, ukuran pemerintah, dan belanja modal terhadap kelemahan sistem pengendalian intern (SPI) pada pemerintah kabupaten/kota di Sumatera Selatan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan data sekunder. Populasi penelitian mencakup 17 pemerintah kabupaten/kota di Sumatera Selatan selama 5 tahun, dari 2017-2021, dengan total 85 unit pengamatan. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan regresi data panel menggunakan aplikasi Eviews 12. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara simultan, terdapat pengaruh sebesar 10,23%. Secara parsial pertumbuhan ekonomi, ukuran pemerintah, dan belanja modal memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kelemahan SPI.
Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan, Kemudahan Penggunaan, dan Promosi terhadap Loyalitas Pelanggan pada Pengguna Go Food (Studi pada Mahasiswa Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani Yogyakarta)
Authors: Pitaloka Eka Suci Rarastiwi , Wati Krisna Mutiara
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kualitas pelayanan, kemudahan penggunaan, dan promosi secara parsial dan simultan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan pengguna Go Food pada mahasiswa Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani Yogyakarta. Metode analisis pada penelitian ini menggunakan data primer dengan jenis penelitian kuantitatif. Tahap uji analisis data yang dilakukan adalah analisis deskriptif, uji instrumen, uji asumsi klasik, analisis regresi linear berganda, dan uji hipotesis dengan menggunakan alat bantu pengujian SPSS 26. Data dalam penelitian ini diperoleh dengan cara menyebarkan kuesioner kepada 360 responden. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel kualitas pelayanan memiliki nilai t hitung > t tabel (2,398 > 1,966), sehingga secara parsial dan signifikan berpengaruh terhadap loyalitas pelanggan Go Food. Variabel kemudahan penggunaan memiliki nilai t hitung > t tabel (2,852 > 1,966), sehingga secara parsial dan signifikan berpengaruh terhadap loyalitas pelanggan Go Food. Variabel promosi memiliki nilai t hitung > t tabel (9,574 > 1,966), sehingga secara parsial dan signifikan berpengaruh terhadap loyalitas pelanggan Go Food. Nlai F hitung > F tabel (119,835 > 2,629), sehingga terdapat pengaruh secara simultan dan signifikan antara variabel kualitas pelayanan, kemudahan penggunaan, dan promosi terhadap loyalitas pelanggan Go Food.
Pengaruh Persepsi Kemudahan Penggunaan, Persepsi Risiko, dan Promosi Cashback terhadap Minat Menggunakan Kembali Dompet Digital Shopeepay (Studi pada Mahasiswa di Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani Yogyakarta)
Authors: Rahmawati Indri Mustika , Wati Krisna Mutiara
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian yang menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan jumlah sampel pengguna dompet digital Shopeepay sebanyak 360 responden, ditentukan melalui rumus slovin. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian eksplanatory Teknik penelitian yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah non probability sampling menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik analisis meliputi uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik, analisis regresi linier berganda dan uji hipotesis melalui aplikasi SPSS.
Hasil pada penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa variabel persepsi kemudahan penggunaan mempunyai nilai t hitung > t tabel (10,782 > 1,976), sehingga secara parsial dan signifikan memiliki pengaruh terhadap minat menggunakan kembali dompet digital Shopeepay. Variabel persepsi risiko mempunyai nilai t hitung > t tabel (4,987 > 1,976), sehingga secara parsial dan signifikan memiliki pengaruh terhadap minat menggunakan kembali dompet digital Shopeepay. Variabel promosi cashback mempunyai nilai t hitung > t tabel (7,805 > 1,976), sehingga secara parsial dan signifikan memiliki pengaruh terhadap minat menggunakan kembali dompet digital Shopeepay. Sedangkan untuk nilai f hitung > f tabel (257,109 > 2,630), sehingga secara simultan dan signifikan antara variabel persepsi kemudahan penggunaan, persepsi risiko dan promosi cashback memiliki pengaruh terhadap minat menggunakan kembali dompet digital Shopeepay.
Faktor-faktor yang Memengaruhi Produksi Tempe di Kecamatan Burau Kabupaten Luwu Timur
Authors: Achsanuddin Anur , Khaerunnisa Fahruni , Nur R Muh , Violin Vivid , Yusuf Muhammad
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh modal dan tenaga kerja terhadap produksi tempe pada pengrajin tempe di Kecamatan Burau Kabupaten Luwu Timur. Metode yang digunakan yaitu analisis regresi linear berganda. Adapun sampel yang digunakan yaitu sampel jenuh sebanyak 30 pengusaha. Dalam penelitian ini terdapat tiga variabel yaitu modal, tenaga kerja, dan produksi tempe. Pada data penelitian ini diperoleh dari kuisioner yang dibagikan kepada para pengusaha tempe yang ada di Kecamatan Burau Kabupaten Luwu Timur. Data primer diolah menggunakan SPSS 22. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa modal secara parsial berpengaruh negatif dan tidak signifikan terhadap produksi tempe pada pengrajin tempe di Kecamatan Burau Kabupaten Luwu Timur dengan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0.543, nilai tersebut lebih besar dari 0.05, serta untuk t-hitung (-0.616) < t-tabel (1.703). Sedangkan, tenaga kerja secara parsial berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap produksi tempe pada pengrajin tempe di Kecamatan Burau Kabupaten Luwu Timur dengan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0.001, nilai tersebut lebih kecil dari 0.05, serta untuk t-hitung (3.605) > t-tabel (1.703). Adapun berdasarkan hasil uji F, nilai F-hitung sebesar 6.569 > F-tabel sebesar 3.354 yang artinya variabel independen berupa Modal dan Tenaga Kerja berpengaruh terhadap variabel dependen Produksi Tempe sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan secara bersama-sama dari variabel independen yang berupa Modal dan Tenaga Kerja terhadap variabel dependen berupa Produksi Tempe.
Faktor-faktor yang Memengaruhi Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak dalam Membayar Pajak Bumi dan Bangunan Pedesaan dan Perkotaan di Kabupaten Sumbawa Besar
Authors: Setiawati Nengah Lili , Kartini Endang , Amrul Rusli , Yuliati Ni Nyoman
Published: September 2023

This Study aims to determine the factors that influence taxpayer compliance in paying land and building taxes in rural and urban areas n Sumbawa Besar Regency. The research method used in this studyis a quantitative method with an associative approach. The variables of this study consist of 5 (five) independent variables, namely tax knowledge (X1), taxpayer awareness (X2). Income level (X3), quality of tax services (X4) and tax sanctions (X5) and dependent variable, namely taxpayer compliance (Y). The population in this study were 236,606 taxpayers registered at the Sumbawa Besar Bapenda. The sample was taken using the slovin formula so that the sample obtained was 100 respondents. The sampling technique used in this study is Incidental Sampling. Data was obtained by distributing questionnaires to tax payers int he Sumbawa Besar district. The results showed that knowledge of taxation had a positive and significant effect on taxpayer compliance, while tax payer awareness,incomelevels, quality of tax services and taxsanctions had no effect on tax payer compliance in paying land and building taxes.
Analisis Penggunaan Dana Bantuan Operasional Sekolah (BOS) Untuk Peningkatan Kualitas Sekolah (Studi Kasus di Sekolah Dasar Negeri Karangmangu II Kecamatan Ngambon)
Authors: Sari Ika Puspita , Sari Suci Novita
Published: September 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui apakah perencanaan, penyaluran, dan penggunaan dana BOS di SD Negeri Karangmangu II Kecamatan Ngambon tahun 2020 sudah sesuai dengan petunjuk teknis BOS 2020. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif, yaitu dengan mengumpulkan gambar, bukan angka. Data yang dimaksud dapat bersumber dari wawancara, catatan lapangan, gambar, catatan pribadi, catatan atau memorandum, serta dokumen resmi lainnya. Observasi, wawancara, atau telaah dokumen diterapkan pada riset kualitatif. Dengan demikian, riset ini menerapkan metode deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa pengelola menyusun perencanaan RKAS berlandaskan kesepakatan dan keputusan bersama antara kepala sekolah, bendahara, serta komite sekolah, di mana penyaluran dana BOS di SD Negeri Karangmangu II selalu mengalami keterlambatan.