bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Restrictions on persons with disabilities for participating in family and community activities
Authors: García Puello Floralinda , Herazo Beltrán Yaneth , Pinillos Patiño Yisel , Suárez Palacio Damaris , Longo Hull Egmar
Published: March 2021

Objective To identify the influence of functional impairments and limitations activities for persons with disabilities to participate in family and community activities.
Methods This is a cross-sectional study with 4044 persons with disabilities, selected using probabilistic sampling and a door-to-door active search model in 5 towns in the District of Barranquilla. The data were processed with univariate analysis and bivariate analysis to determine the relationship between the study variables.
Results 55.9% of the population were males, 41.6% were between 15 and 44 years of age, and 92.9% belonged to the lower socioeconomic stratum. 82.9% reported mobility limitations and 99% reported barriers to access non-formal learning activities, 98.6% to access public activities, and 97.5% to access productive activities. Individuals with that a lower limitation in exercising the power of reason, particularly thinking, can increase participation in activities with family and friends (OR, 0.8; 95% CI, 0.6–0.9), with the community (OR, 0.7; 95% CI, 0.6–0.9), religious or spiritual activities (OR, 0.8; 95% CI, 0.7–0.9).
Conclusions There is a directly proportional relationship between structural impairment with the development of dependency and limited family, social, and work participation in the persons with disabilities.
A POLÍTICA DE EXPANSÃO DE VAGAS PARA A EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL
Authors: Silva Givanildo da , Dias Adelaide Alves
Published: March 2021

O objetivo do texto é discutir a expansão de vagas para a Educação Infantil no contexto do Programa Nacional de Reestruturação e Aquisição de Equipamentos de Rede Escolar Pública de Educação Infantil (PROINFÂNCIA), tendo em vista que o programa do governo federal tinha em seus pressupostos a expansão de vagas para as crianças de 0 a 5 anos, em regime de colaboração com os municípios. A metodologia esteve pautada na revisão da literatura, tendo como referência os estudos realizados nos anos de 2008 a 2018 sobre o Proinfância. O estudo revelou que o Proinfância contribuiu para colocar a educação na agenda de prioridades da política educacional no âmbito dos governos federal e municipais, representando um avanço histórico para a área.
Os campos semânticos dos estudos dos bebês na educação infantil
Authors: Simões Patricia Maria Uchôa
Published: March 2021

A produção acadêmica sobre os bebês em creches nas pesquisas científicas remete a uma diversidade de campos semânticos com diferentes epistemologias, questões teóricas e metodológicas que organizam e fragmentam o conhecimento. O trabalho pedagógico em creches ainda carece de diálogo com essa produção acadêmica. O presente estudo discute a produção bibliográfica em artigos de periódicos que abordem questões sobre os bebês nas creches. Foram realizadas buscas utilizando a combinação dos descritores bebê ou bebês e creche, berçário ou educação infantil, em duas bases de dados: SCIELO e PePSIC, que identificaram 51 artigos entre 2007 e 2018. A produção se concentrou nos últimos cinco anos. As questões do desenvolvimento infantil são as mais abordadas nos estudos, seguidas da temática da interação. Quase todos os artigos relatam pesquisa de campo ou apresentam resultados de pesquisas de intervenção. Como conclusão, ressalta-se a necessidade de partir do bebê e da creche enquanto categorias próprias na discussão dos resultados dos estudos analisados e suas implicações para as políticas e práticas na Educação Infantil.
“Não há sol sem sombras”
Authors: Ferreira Manuela , Rocha Cristina
Published: March 2021

A visibilidade da infância nas sociedades ocidentais contemporâneas, igualmente sentida nas Ciências Sociais e, em particular, na pesquisa em educação, expressa-se numa crescente área de estudos dedicada à Educação da Infância, em que se sublinha a importância das pesquisas documentais para esclarecer e divulgar o “estado da arte” ou o “estado do conhecimento” produzido. Neste texto, as mudanças no pensamento e nas práticas relativas à infância e sua educação foram escrutinadas em fontes documentais como a produção académica (dissertações de mestrado e teses de doutoramento), e num acervo documental relativo à imprensa de educação e ensino. Cada uma dessas fontes fornece subsídios valiosos para a observação do estado do conhecimento. Acresce a exploração das estatísticas sobre as crianças como fonte documental, para apreender o léxico com que elas são referenciadas na observação estatística, e que extravasou para outros campos. Em conformidade, ao apresentarem um conjunto de pesquisas documentais em fontes que permitem identificar o “estado da arte” e as reflexões suscitadas, as autoras regressam a trabalhos por elas realizados acerca das crianças, da infância e da sua educação em Portugal, propondo-se: i) apresentar as diversas fontes observadas e debater as suas virtudes, impasses e limitações nesta modalidade de pesquisa; ii) interrogar o critério de busca – idade; e iii) explorar o repertório de designações encontradas para classificar e ordenar a diversidade das crianças e suas condições biossociais na infância, contribuindo assim para a (re)construção social da infância e da educação das crianças.
Reduction of viral load of avian influenza A virus (H9N2) on SPF eggs and cell line by gamma irradiation
Authors: Javan S. , Motamedi-Sedeh F. , Dezfulian M.
Published: March 2021

Avian influenza A H9N2 viruses are circulating in domestic poultry worldwide. In this research a low-pathogenic AIV H9N2 was multiplied on MDCK cell line and SPF eggs and irradiated by a Nordian gamma cell instrument. Irradiated and non-irradiated AIV samples were titrated by TCID50 and EID50 methods, respectively. Haemagglutinin antigen was analysed by Haemagglutinin test. Infectivi­ty of irradiated virus samples was determined by cell culture and egg inoculation methods. The virus titration decreased as the dose of gamma radiation increased. AIV proliferation on cell culture can be inactivated by gamma irradiation at a lower dose of gamma-ray (20 kGy) than the virus inactivation on embryonated eggs (30 kGy). The safety test showed complete inactivation of AIV on allantoic fluid with gamma-ray doses: 30 kGy and 20 kGy for virus on MDCK cells after four blind cultures.
‘All for One, One for All’: communicative processes of co-creation of place brands through inclusive and horizontal stakeholder collaborative networks
Authors: Ripoll-González Laura , Lester Libby
Published: March 2021

This paper examines stakeholder communication and interaction dynamics in place branding processes in order to inform alternative participatory place branding models. The paper draws from critical communications and branding theory to argue that place brand identities are the result of mediated messages in the public sphere. Consequently, place branding processes need to be observed as communicative exchanges. Through a case study of Australia’s southern and only island state of Tasmania, the research employs participatory action research combined with the method of sociological intervention to explore stakeholders’ communicative interaction patterns and engagement in place branding processes. Participants representing formal and informal stakeholders engaged in communicating meaning about places were invited to participate in a series of interviews and focus group discussions that allowed a unique self-reflective process and analysis of practices and power-geometries. The proposed quasi-real scenario led to an understanding of the impediments for communication and to scoping alternative modes of engagement towards effective stakeholder communication to support the development of resilient place brand identities. The findings of the exploration contribute to theoretical development of the field by providing an analysis of the nature of stakeholder interactions and communication patterns, impediments and opportunities for greater communication and collaboration towards a common purpose. On a practical level, the study can also inform the development of participatory models of place brand development. Finally, the method proposed here can serve as a practical tool to foster stakeholder engagement in processes of cocreation of place brand identities.
City brand projected personality: a new measure to assess the consistency of projected personality across messages
Authors: Vinyals-Mirabent Sara , Mohammadi Leila
Published: March 2021

Building a strong and consistent brand personality is crucial to position cities in the global context and a key element to influence potential visitors’ behavior. City brands’ communication endeavors to project consistent messages to position a unique personality in consumer’s mind. However, the variety of target groups that cities aim to attract and the number of stakeholders contributing with their messages to create the city brand makes it more difficult to uphold a single consistent proposition. Thus, brand managers require resources to coordinate and assess the consistency of the city’s personality projected through various sources of information. This study proposes a more accurate measure to assess the city brand projected personality [CBPP] on the websites. It extends the methodological approach proposed by Pitt et al. (2007) by considering two additional variables: the prevalence of the personality traits within the discourse and their link to the brand name. Furthermore, the study tests the CBPP measure to identify the consistency of Barcelona’s projected personality through two different stakeholders’ websites. The empirical study shows the capability of the measures introduced to assess more accurately the personality projected through several sources. The CBPP approach offers managerial implications by which marketers can assess more accurately the projected personality and more easily assess the consistency between different official messages.
Sintomas de stress em estudantes moçambicanos do curso de Psicologia
Authors: Matsinhe Mário da Cruz Elias , Cândido Antónia Marina , Abacar Mussa , Aliante Gildo
Published: March 2021

Este estudo avaliou os sintomas de stress em estudantes do curso de Psicologia de uma Universidade pública da região sul de Moçambique, verificando possíveis associações com as variáveis sociodemográficas e acadêmicas. Foi aplicado o questionário de sociodemográfico e o Inventário de Sintomas de Stress de Lipp a 100 estudantes de graduação. As análises indicaram que 45% dos estudantes não apresentaram stress e 55% revelaram sinais de stress, com predomínio de sintomas de natureza psicológica na fase de resistência. Ser do gênero masculino, solteiro, ter idade entre 18 a 25 anos, estar no 2º no do curso e não possuir vínculo empregatício constituiu o perfil de estudantes com maior vulnerabilidade ao stress. Estes resultados permitem considerar a presença de um quadro instalado de stress nos estudantes investigados, havendo a necessidade e urgência de implantação de serviços de atenção psicossocial aos estudantes na Universidade.
Violência contra crianças na Atenção Primária à Saúde: uma proposta de matriciamento
Authors: Batista Mitlene Kaline Bernardo , Quirino Túlio Romério Lopes , Silva Maria Vanessa da
Published: March 2021

Objetivo: o artigo visa debater uma proposta de matriciamento sobre a temática “Violência contra Crianças” voltada para profissionais da Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF), como forma de prevenção e construção de estratégias de enfrentamento. Método: trata-se de um relato de experiência. Como eixo norteador da intervenção, foram realizadas oficinas temáticas junto a profissionais de três equipes de ESF, no município de Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Pernambuco. Resultados: são destacadas duas dimensões para apreciação da experiência: a primeira considera os efeitos da intervenção proposta, destacando suas ressonâncias e possibilidades de transformação nas equipes; a segunda reflete as dificuldades enfrentadas, indicando as limitações e desafios. Conclusão: a maioria dos profissionais se sente despreparada para lidar com a violência presente no território. É necessário que iniciativas educacionais, como a proposta, sejam desenvolvidas sobre o tema, visando a qualificação das equipes. Apontamos o uso das oficinas como ferramenta estratégica para o Apoio Matricial.
Data Brief 404, Residential Care Community Resident Characteristics: United States, 2018
Authors: Caffrey Christine
Published: March 2021

This report presents national estimates of selected characteristics of residential care community residents in 2018.
Safe Multi-Agent Pathfinding with Time Uncertainty
Authors: Shahar Tomer , Shekhar Shashank , Atzmon Dor , Saffidine Abdallah , Juba Brendan , Stern Roni
Published: March 2021

In many real-world scenarios, the time it takes for a mobile agent, e.g., a robot, to move from one location to another may vary due to exogenous events and be difficult to predict accurately. Planning in such scenarios is challenging, especially in the context of Multi-Agent Pathfinding (MAPF), where the goal is to find paths to multiple agents and temporal coordination is necessary to avoid collisions. In this work, we consider a MAPF problem with this form of time uncertainty, where we are only given upper and lower bounds on the time it takes each agent to move. The objective is to find a safe solution, which is a solution that can be executed by all agents and is guaranteed to avoid collisions. We propose two complete and optimal algorithms for finding safe solutions based on well-known MAPF algorithms, namely, A* with Operator Decomposition (A* + OD) and Conflict-Based Search (CBS). Experimentally, we observe that on several standard MAPF grids the CBS-based algorithm performs better. We also explore the option of online replanning in this context, i.e., modifying the agents' plans during execution, to reduce the overall execution cost. We consider two online settings: (a) when an agent can sense the current time and its current location, and (b) when the agents can also communicate seamlessly during execution. For each setting, we propose a replanning algorithm and analyze its behavior theoretically and empirically. Our experimental evaluation confirms that indeed online replanning in both settings can significantly reduce solution cost.
Systematic Review of traditional Chinese Medicine in the treatment of Osteoporosis Animal Model based on the “kidney governing bone” theory v1
Authors: not provided huangjianccucm
Published: March 2021

Evaluate the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine based on the “kidney governing bone” theory in the treatment of osteoporosis animal model, adopt strict inclusion and exclusion criteria, combine and analyze the included studies, evaluate bone mineral density, serum alkaline phosphatase, serum calcium, blood phosphorus, osteocalcin and other indicators, when there is heterogeneity, select the random effect model, and explore the source of heterogeneity. The proportion of kidney-tonifying and bone-tonifying herbs in the intervention and methods of model establishing were analyzed by subgroup analysis.
Study of functional outcome in low grade spondylolisthesis operated by pedicular screw instrumentation and fusion
Authors:   Honorary Professor, K.B. Bhaba Hospital. Bandra (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Panchal Dr. Lalit C. , Sarukte Dr. Vijay L ,   Additional Associate Professor, K.B. Bhaba Hospital. Bandra (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Bhanushali Dr. Ravi N ,   (DNB), Spine Specialist, K.B. Bhaba Hospital. Bandra (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Published: March 2021

Background: Functional outcome following instrumental spinal surgery for spondylolisthesis inphysically energetic patients is crucial. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the functionaloutcome of low-grade spondylolisthesis accompanied by low back pain with or without radiculopathy,with standard surgical procedure posterior lumbar interbody fusion with instrumentation. Method:In this study total of 40 patients were operated on for low-grade spondylolisthesis by posteriorstabilization using a pedicular screw rod system and posterior lumbar interbody fusion. All thepatients were followed up till 6 months after surgery and functional outcomes were noted. Results:Assessment of this series it was observed that, 57.5% of the patient had excellent outcome, 37.5%had a good outcome and 97.5% of the study population had satisfactory outcome (improvement inclinical results). There was a significant improvement in pain intensity, walking, lifting, standing,sleeping after surgery. The mean ODI difference between preoperative and post-operative at 6months follow up was 36.12% (16.75). In the outcome, 62.5% of the patient consisted of severedisability and 32.5% were with moderate disability (total-95%) while postoperative 87.5% were witha minimal disability and only 2.5% of the study population had worsened i.e crippled. Conclusion:The study concluded that surgery in form of decompression with instrumentation and posteriorlumbar interbody is a safe and effective method to treat spondylolisthesis.
Hacia una mayor autonomía en la construcción de identidades de género partiendo de la mirada crítica de Mernissi y el Hachmi
Authors: Martínez León Patricia
Published: March 2021

En este trabajo destacamos dos problemas en la construcción de identidades de género por parte del alumnado adolescente: la escasa incorporación de contribuciones culturales femeninas en manuales escolares y cánones literarios, y la imagen distorsionada de las mujeres de origen marroquí instaurada en el imaginario colectivo, que oculta sus manifestaciones de autonomía y perjudica las relaciones interculturales. Nuestro objetivo fundamental es realizar un análisis discursivo de cuatro títulos de Fatema Mernissi y Najat El Hachmi en relación a la identidad de género para establecer las claves del modelo subyacente y valorar, a continuación, las posibilidades de explotación didáctica de este pequeño corpus en la etapa de Educación Secundaria, centrándonos, en particular, en las oportunidades que ofrece para contribuir a contrarrestar esa imagen distorsionada de las mujeres de origen marroquí a la que nos referíamos. Previamente, en el marco teórico, abordamos los conceptos de género e identidad de género, la representación de las mujeres inmigrantes de origen marroquí en el imaginario colectivo europeo y algunas investigaciones disponibles sobre la ausencia de aportaciones culturales femeninas en los manuales de Educación Secundaria y sus consecuencias.
Tras la estela pedagógica de Schönberg: el dodecafonismo como medio de composición musical en el aula de Secundaria
Authors: Castro Alonso Vicente
Published: March 2021

El compositor Arnold Schönberg ideó un nuevo sistema musical basado en una igualdad efectiva entre los doce sonidos de la escala cromática: el dodecafonismo. Dicho autor abogaba por una pedagogía musical basada en el desarrollo creativo y en una comprensión musical profunda que integrase lo racional y sensorial. La presente investigación analiza el potencial educativo de este repertorio desde los principios metodológica de su fundador: la composición grupal al estilo dodecafónico. Mediante una investigación-acción, se diseña una intervención en un grupo de Análisis Musical (Bachillerato), a efectos de comprobar la significación de un aprendizaje basado en la experimentación y el trabajo en equipo, ofreciendo lecturas conceptuales, procedimentales y actitudinales. Posteriormente, un grupo de discusión complementa los datos en el largo plazo. Los resultados obtenidos confirman una asimilación del aprendizaje respecto al factor tiempo y el desarrollo de capacidades en lectoescritura musical. Las composiciones del alumnado se adecúan a la idiomática estilística dodecafónica, al tiempo que translucen aspectos identitarios de sus autores/as. La experiencia permite establecer los beneficios psicoeducativos del repertorio dodecafónico como vehículo de creación sonora en el aula de secundaria. Su implementación favorece un acceso adaptable e inclusivo a la composición musical, al tiempo que promueve la difusión patrimonial de repertorios menos conocidos.
Sustainability and New Technologies in Urban Transport and Mobility
Authors: Vilke Siniša , Ostović Ines
Published: March 2021

In this article the energy efficiency in urban transport is analysed the implementation of which would result in the reduction of energy consumption and of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions and would thus ensure the urban transport system sustainability. Nowadays the relations of urban transport and IT solutions as well as the impact of urban transport on the community and environment are extensive. The integration of information flow in the decision making process related to the modern transport and urban mobility has to be brought to a higher level. The main goal is to upgrade the quality of life in the urban environment by improving intelligent transport systems, implementing new technologies and promoting the sustainable development. In the article the possibilities of urban transport improvement according to modern requirements of sustainability policy and environmental management are analysed. The aim of the paper is to point to unfavourable effects produced by the urban transport upon the sustainable development and mobility and to emphasize the significance of measures aimed at reaching sustainability and energy efficiency with particular emphasis on the implementation of new technologies and alternative fuels.
Optimization of Information Analytical Support for Assessing the Reliability of Counterparties from the Standpoint of Economic Security
Authors: Hnylytska Larysa , Gavrylychenko Ievgeniia , Melnyk Stepan , Illiashenko Olena , Rudnichenko Yevhenii , Havlovska Nataliia
Published: March 2021

To solve the problem of finding effective methodological approaches that would make it possible to determine the level of security of relations with market entities with a high degree of reliability, it is proposed to use a comprehensive methodology for assessing the economic reliability of counterparties. As a result of the application of the methodology, an optimal configuration of information analytical support for assessing the economic reliability of counterparties is formed, based on a combination of financial diagnostics techniques with special methods for checking the reliability of data and involves modeling the levels of economic reliability of counterparties, depending on the achieved value of the integral indicator of economic reliability for: counterparties with high level of reliability, sufficient level, low level of reliability and unreliable counterparties.
In Vitro Antioxidant Activities of Methanol Extracts of Three Achillea Species from Turkey
Authors: TEKİN Zehra , KÜÇÜKBAY F. Zehra , DİKME Ahmet
Published: March 2021

In this study, total phenolics and flavonoid compounds of methanol extract concentrations of three medicinal plant, Asteraceae (Compositae) L. genus that are grown in Turkey and belong to the genus Achillea, were determined with the goal of measuring their antioxidant activities. Antioxidant capacity was measured by widely used iron reducing power, DPPH radical scavenging activity and metal chelating capacity. The antioxidant activities of the achillea extracts used in the study were compared with the standard antioxidants (BHA, BHT and α-tocopherol), which were frequently used as antioxidant food additives. According to the free radical scavenging activity antioxidant results, all the extracts exhibited higher DPPH radical scavenging activity than the standards used. The extract from A.boissieri showed remarkable 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl free radical scavenging activity (68.51% at 37.5 μg/mL) comparable with synthetic antioxidants. The ferric reducing antioxidant power was found to be moderate in methanolic extract of Achillea species, whereas the chelating capacity of the extracts were found to be lower as compared to the standards. In addition, total phenolic, flavonoid and flavonol content of all extracts were measured spectrophotometrically and the results were expressed as "gallic acid equivalent" or "quercetin equivalent". The total phenolic content was expressed as equivalents of gallic acid and the results were observed to range from 11.86 to 23.63 mg/g dry extract weight. The total flavonoid concentrations of Achillea extracts were expressed as quercetin equivalent. Flavonoid content ranged from 15.05 to 29.70 mg/g. Total flavonol concentrations of the extracts were determined to be between 5.92 and 7.20 mg/g in terms of quercetin equivalent. This study showed that Achillea L. species, which has been used for treatment in Anatolia for years, can be used as a potential natural antioxidant source.
Effect of Planting Density and Integrated Nutrient Management in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)
Authors: Sangma Dambera M. , Longkumer L.T. , Singh A.P. , Solo Virosanuo
Published: March 2021

Background: Sesamum indicum L. is a tropical and subtropical plant cultivated for seed purpose, which yields about 50% high quality edible oil with 65% of the seeds being used for oil extraction and 35% for consumption purpose. The seeds have outstanding amounts of oil and consists of extensive root system that makes it very tolerant of drought. Methods: A field experiment entitled “Effect of planting density and Integrated Nutrient Management in sesame” was carried out at the Agronomy Research Farm of School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development, Nagaland University, Medziphema campus, during Kharif season of 2017-18. Nine treatment combinations consisting of three level of planting density i.e., T1- (20cm x 10cm), T2 (30cm x 10cm) and T3 (40cm x 10cm) along with three levels of nutrient management practices i.e., N1 (100% RDF), N2 (75% RDF + 25% FYM) and N3 (75% RDF + 25% poultry manure) were tried in factorial randomized block design with three replications. Conclusion: Among the different planting density and nutrient management practices, combined effect of 20cm x 10cm planting density with 75% RDF + 25% FYM nutrient recorded highest growth attributes viz., plant height (cm), number of leaves plant-1, number of branches plant-1 and yield attributes viz., number of capsules plant-1, seed yield (kg ha-1) and stover yield (kg ha-1). However, the highest net return (₹16687.66) and B:C ratio (1.13) was obtained from the treatment combination of 40cm x 10cm planting density along with combination of 75% RDF + 25% poultry manure. Hence, the combined application of manures with inorganic source of nutrients with reduced planting density recorded higher growth and yield attributes thereby resulting higher economic return than the application of RDF alone.
Development and nutritional evaluation of cake supplemented with pumpkin seed flour
Authors: Kaur Manpreet , Sharma Sonika
Published: March 2021

A healthy and well-nourished person depends on healthy food system. Today, malnutrition imposes high cost on society. In recent times, more attention has been given to the appropriate use of agricultural waste to overcome malnutrition. Pumpkin seeds are nutritionally dense by-product of pumpkin but commonly discarded as waste. The purpose of the study was proper utilization of pumpkin seeds to supplement bakery product i.e. cake to enhance nutritional content. Pumpkin seeds were processed into raw and roasted flour. Cake was prepared by supplementing both raw and roasted pumpkin seed flour. Organoleptic evaluation was done. Cake was highly accepted at 20% level. Moisture content was higher in control cake i.e. 20.26%, protein content was maximum in cake supplemented with roasted pumpkin seed flour (8.45%), fat content was higher in cake supplemented with roasted pumpkin seed flour (21.08%), fiber and ash content of cake supplemented with raw pumpkin seed flour was higher i.e. 1.80 and 1.59%. Iron and zinc content was higher in cake supplemented with raw pumpkin seed flour i.e. 2.04 and 0.64mg/100g. Total carotenoid content was maximum in cake supplemented with raw pumpkin seed flour (0.190mg/100g). Maximum antioxidant activity was observed in cake supplemented with raw pumpkin seed flour (60.30%). Peroxide value was higher in control cake (5.0 meq/kg).
Evaluation of the Nutritional Quality and Health Benefits of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) by using New Technology in Agriculture (Near Infra-red spectroscopy-2500)
Authors: Rathore Mamta , Prakash H.G. , Bala Shashi
Published: March 2021

Background: Among the pulse crop world chick pea known as important pulse crop which is grown and utilized in the world. This crop nutritionally rich in the carbohydrates, protein which has superior quality protein than the other pulse crop. This pea consists of lots of essential amino acids except the sulphur containing amino acids. So that it is a good combination of diet with the cereals. In the plants mostly carbohydrates stored in the starch form but also followed by oligosaccharides and reducing and non-reducing sugars. In this crop lots of nutritionally rich substances but it has low amount of fats and large amount of unsaturated fatty acid which is very beneficial to the heart patient. The minerals which are present in chick pea are Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and especially potassium. The vitamins which are present in this pulse such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, folate and the vitamin A precursor, â-carotene. The pulses also have anti-nutritional factors which can be minimized by the using of lots of cooking methods. Methods: Through NIRS-2500 evaluated twenty samples of chick pea. It is an instrument through which Near Infrared (NIR) analysis a spectroscopic technique that makes use of the naturally occurring electromagnetic spectrum. This works in the region of the spectrum defined by wavelengths between 700nm and 2500nm. All the cultivars were found to cluster in major four groups on the basis of principal component analysis. The result showed the diversity between nutritional and antinutritional factors in the cultivars that could be further used by plant breeders to develop superior genotypes. The chick pea has lots of advantages which cure the several diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, digestive diseases and some cancers. Result: Here we study twenty samples of chick pea in which the biochemical composition of this crop consists of protein was varied from 22.12% to 24.42%, sulphur containg amino acids ranged from 0.15 to 1.25% and Tryptophan was ranged from 0.63 to 1.38% which was analyzed by NIRS-2500.
Assessment of Breakfast Consumption on Nutritional Adequacy among School-going Children in India
Authors: Durgannavar Nataraj A. , Vijayalakshmi D.
Published: March 2021

Background: Children of school going age constitute a highly vulnerable and important group. During their growing period, all the nutrients should be included in their diet. Breakfast provides important nutrients for growing children. Skipping breakfast among school children is erratic. Therefore, the study was undertaken to assess the role of breakfast consumption affecting nutritional adequacy among schoolchildren. Methods: During the period 2015-2016, total of 200 school children in the age group of 10-12 years studying in government and private schools of North Bengaluru, Karnataka were selected through random sampling techniques. The breakfast consumption pattern was assessed using questionnaire. Dietary intake in terms of food and nutrients was assessed through 24 hours recall method. To measure adequacy of nutrient consumption, the obtained data was compared with recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for specific age group. Result: Gender wise segregation revealed that 109 were boys (54.5%) and 91 were girls (45.5%). The breakfast skipping was found more in the children of government school compared to private school (73% vs. 37%). When compared with the breakfast consumers, skippers had lower mean intake of all the nutrients studied. Similar results were observed among girls as in boys. The study provided new information on specific meal pattern i.e., breakfast that may be potential determinant of dietary adequacy and dietary quality.
Effect of Feeding Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal with Multienzyme on Performance, Carcass Characteristics and Economics of Production of Broiler Chicks
Authors: Meel M.S. , Sharma T. , Joshi Monika , Gurjar M.L. , Sharma S.K. , Kumari Mamta
Published: March 2021

Background: Moringa leaves have wide range of medicinal value including antimicrobial property. Therefore, it could be an alternative of antibiotic growth promoters in poultry but the presence of phytate and other anti-nutrients can reduce the bioavailability of certain nutrients. Enzymes may reduce anti-nutrients effect, break down non-starch polysaccharides (NSPs), reduce intestinal viscosity and ultimately improve digestibility of nutrients by improving gut performance. An experiment was conducted to assess the effect of supplementation of Moringa oleifera leaf meal with multienzyme on the performance, carcass characteristics and economics of broiler chicks. Methods: Day-old, 150 broiler chicks (Vencobb-400) were randomly allotted to five treatment groups. The T1 i.e. control group was fed on basal diet, while, T2, T3, T4 and T5 treatment groups were supplemented with 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5% and 2.0% of moringa leaf meal in combination with multienzyme @ 50g/100kg feed in the basal broiler starter and finisher ration, respectively. Result: Body weight gain was higher (P less than 0.01) in broilers fed diet supplemented with 1.5% Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MOLM) and multienzyme at 3 or 6 weeks of age. The best feed conversion ratio (FCR) at the starter phase was recorded in the T2 group and over the entire period of the trial T4 treatment group had the best FCR. Significant increase in dressing yield percent and relative weight of giblet was observed in broilers fed diet with 1.5% level of moringa leaf meal and multienzyme. Supplementation of MOLM with multienzyme was profitable in terms of reduction in feed cost per kg gain. It was concluded that supplementation of Moringa oleifera leaf meal @ 1.5% with multienzyme at 50g/100Kg dose in the diet was effective in improving the performance and net profit in broiler chicks.
The Effects of Negative Pressure on the Gene Expression of Motility Related Proteins in Boar Spermatozoa during Liquid Storage at 17oC
Authors: Li Yanbing , Li Jingchun , Zhang Qun , Wang Qian , Guo Minghui , Li Qi , Wei Guosheng
Published: March 2021

Background: The present study was aimed to investigate the effects of negative pressure applied before storage on the gene expression of motility related proteins in boar spermatozoa. Methods: Boar semen samples were collected and pooled and diluted with Modena solution containing 0.4% (w/v) of bovine serum albumin. Negative pressure was applied for 2-5 min using a vacuum pump with a barometer. The pressure applied was 0 (Control), -0.02 MPa (P2), -0.04 MPa (P4) and -0.08 MPa (P8). The expression of AQN-1, AQN-3, AWN, PSP-I, PSP-II gene in boar spermatozoa was evaluated. Result: Application of -0.04 MPa improved the sperm motility compared with the other groups. In conclusion, our results confirmed thatnegative pressure preservation at 17oC had an effect on the expression of boar sperm adhesion protein gene. The relative expression of AWN0PSP-I and PSP-II genes in boar sperm were lower under -0.04 MPa and -0.08 MPa pressure, which was beneficial to protect spermatozoa motility.
Enhancement of Developmental Competence of Immature Oocytes Supplemented with Growth Factors in Culture Media
Authors: Umdor Sonia B. , Karunakaran M. , Mandal D.K. , Santra A. , Das Subrata K.
Published: March 2021

Background: In vitro embryo production is a valuable tool for understanding early mammalian development, therapeutic applications, excellent source for research in the field of developmental biology and production of valuable animals. The purpose of this study is to improve the production of in vitro cattle embryos using fibroblast and platelet derived growth factor as media supplement. Methods: Ovaries were collected from local abattoir in 0.9% saline (30-35°C) supplemented with antibiotics. Cumulus oocyte complexes were aspirated, washed 5-6 times and placed in maturation media supplemented with growth factors and cultured in 5% CO2 incubator at 38.5°C with maximum humidity. After 24 h oocytes were co-incubated with in vitro capacitated sperms for fertilization for 15-18 h and then presumptive zygotes were cultured for embryo development. Cleavage was observed after 40-42 h and embryos were co-cultured with oviductal cells for 7-9 days. Result: The highest cleavage and blastocyst formation rates were 55.93 ± 4.75, 57.06 ± 4.78, 51.24 ± 4.12 and 3.26 ±1.53, 2.42 ± 1.02, 2.70 ± 1.17 in FGF (1ng ml-1), PDGF (10 ng ml-1) and in combination of FGF and PDGF (1ng ml-1 each) respectively. It can be concluded that PDGF (10 ng ml-1) enhanced cleavage rate and FGF (1ng ml-1) enhanced blastocyst formation rate.
Postoperative Complications after Phacoemulsification and Implantation of Foldable Acrylic Intraocular Lenses in Dogs
Authors: Das Babita , Shahi Apra , Chandrapuria Vishnu Pratap , Jawre Shobha , Swamy Madhu , Singh Randhir
Published: March 2021

Background: Despite significant advances in canine cataract surgery over the years, many post-operative complications persist and reduces the success rate of phacoemulsification procedure. The aim of current study was to evaluate post-operative complications encountered till 90 days after bimanual phacoemulsification with implantation of different acrylic Intraocular Lenses. Methods: The study was conducted on 24 canine eyes. All the clinical cases were subjected to detailed ocular, ultrasonography and neuro-ophthalmic tests for ascertaining cataract and associated neuro-ophthalmic pathology. Dogs were divided in four groups with 6 eyes in each group and subjected to phacoemulsification procedure for removal of cataractous lens and implanted with square edge or round edge hydrophilic or hydrophobicintra ocular lenses. Result: Statistically non-significant (p≤0.05) variations were found for all the post- operative complications among the groups. Within the groups initially higher values were recorded and on subsequent days a declining trend of varying degrees were observed. The corneal opacity was a major postoperative complication leading to failure to achieve vision with other coinciding neuro-ophthalmic conditions.
Evaluation of Clinical, Laboratory and Ultrasonography Variables as Prognostic Indicators in Equine Colic Surgery
Authors: Singh Gurpal , Sangwan Vandana , Anand Arun , Khosa Jasmeet Singh , Singh Simrat Sagar , Mohindroo Jitender , Gupta Kuldeep , Sethi Ram Saran
Published: March 2021

Background: Equine colic surgery is an expensive procedure and availability of reliable prognostic indicators aid in decision making process. This study aimed to evaluate clinical, hemato-biochemistry, ultrasonography, surgery and peritoneal cytology / intestinal histology as prognostic indicators (based on strangulating vs non-strangulating lesion) for equine colic surgery. Methods: Fifteen equines {13 females and 2 males; 5 Thoroughbred, 9 Marwari and one mule} operated for intestinal colic were investigated. The feeding history, pre and post-surgery clinical, hematological and biochemical findings were recorded. Pre and post-surgery ultrasonography, peritoneal cytology and intestinal histology were done. Three equine were euthanized intra-operatively and 12 were followed for short and long term outcome. Result: On surgery, three equine were diagnosed for strangulating (right dorsal displacement of large colon, large colon volvulus and small colon strangulation) and 12 for non-strangulating colic {impaction (3), fecalith (5), sand colic (2), foreign body (1) and small intestine ileus (1)}. Detection of polymorphonuclear cells alone or with lymphocytes on peritoneal fluid cytology was indicator of good prognosis. Feeding of wheat straw is major predisposing factor for non-strangulating colic in Marwari breed but had favorable surgical prognosis (7/9=77.78%). While Thoroughbreds, not on wheat straw, are susceptible to strangulating colic that require early referral for favorable surgical outcome. Prolonged capillary refill time, injected mucous membranes, absent borborygymi, high serum creatine kinase and glucose are poor prognostic indicators for colic surgery. Thoroughbred equine with severe pain, elevated levels of Hb, neutrophils, packed cell volume (PCV), serum glucose and low peritoneal total protein are indicators of strangulating lesion. The equine colic surgery bears a very good short term (10/12=83.33%) and excellent (10/10=100%) long term outcome.
Integrated Nutrient Management Studies for Higher Productivity of French Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Calcareous Soil of Bihar, India
Authors: Kumar Udit , Prasad K. , Prasad S.S. , Sinha B.M.
Published: March 2021

Background: French bean is the most important and widely cultivated legume. This research is aimed to evaluate the integrated approach of nutrient management (INM) for higher productivity of French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in calcareous soil of Bihar, India. Methods: The study was conducted during 2017-18 and 2018-19 on French bean (var. Arka Suvidha) with eight treatments viz T1 (100% NPK through inorganic source), T2 (75% NPK through inorganic + 25% N through FYM), T3 (75% NPK through inorganic + 25% N through Vermicompost), T4 (50% NPK through inorganic + 50% N through FYM), T5 (50% NPK through inorganic + 50% N through Vermicompost), T6 (25% NPK through inorganic + 75% N through FYM), T7 (25% NPK through inorganic + 75% N through Vermicompost), besides an absolute control i.e., T8 (no organic, inorganic applied). The benefit cost ratio was also calculated for comparison of the practical feasibility of various treatment level. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with three replications. Result: The experimental data on growth and yield attributes were analyzed using analysis of variance technique. The treatment level III i.e. 75% NPK through inorganic + 25% N through Vermicompost) exhibited the highest yield (95.61 q /ha.) and benefit-cost ratio (2.16).
Multivariate Analysis using D2 and Principal Component Analysis in Mung bean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] for Study of Genetic Diversity
Authors: Jadhav R.A. , Mehtre S.P. , Patil D.K. , Gite V.K.
Published: March 2021

Background: Seventy breeding lines of mung bean were evaluated for 20 different characters and mean values were worked for genetic diversity by Mahalanobis D2 statistic. Methods: The experiments included 70 mung bean breeding lines which were collected from Plant Breeding Unit, Agricultural Research Station, Badnapur. They were grown during Kharif 2016 at experimental research farm Badnapur of Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani. The data were recorded for 20 different characters on 10 randomly selected plants. The statistical analysis were done by Mahalanobis D2 statistics. Result: The results of D2 analysis indicated the presence of considerable genetic divergence among these breeding lines. In the present study, inter-cluster distances were worked out considering 20 characters and these distances ranged from 240.96 (between cluster V and cluster VII) to 1080.72 (between cluster V and cluster VIII). The inter-specific derivatives were grouped into eight clusters. The maximum inter-cluster distance was between cluster V and cluster VIII. The maximum inter-cluster distance was between cluster V and cluster VIII (1080.72), followed by cluster II and cluster III (932.25), cluster IV and cluster VIII (910.11), cluster VII and cluster VIII (738.30), cluster I and cluster VIII (732.61), cluster VI and cluster V (660.49) and cluster II and cluster VI (494.93). This suggested that there is wide genetic diversity between these clusters. Based on these studies, crosses can be made between breeding lines of these clusters to obtain desirable results either in transgressive breeding or in heterosis breeding. Cluster VIII and cluster IV showed high mean values for most of the yield contributing traits like100-seed weight, shelling %, harvest index, pod length, primary branches per plant, days to 50% flowering, days to maturity, leaf width and days to shattering. So the lines from cluster IV and cluster VIII can be used for mung bean yield improvement programme.
DIGITAL LITERACY: ONLINE CLASS MANAGERIAL FOR EDUCATORS
Authors: Stefany Stella , Purbojo Rijanto , Adeline Clarissa
Published: March 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic emerging in early 2020 has significantly impacted various sectors, including education. The policy of home-based learning (defined as online learning), that is implemented by the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture becomes a challenge for students, teachers, and educational institutions. Online-based learning is still an unfamiliar concept to the world of education in Indonesia. Lack of preparation and planning during the switch to online-based learning leads to bad learning experiences for both students and teachers alike. This event was aimed towards Indonesian educators to discuss essential elements regarding digital literacy competence, namely basic principles of distinguishing face-to-face classes and online classes, deciding on a format, design, and interaction in online classrooms, as well as the cycle of teaching and learning. As many as 454 participants from the five major islands in Indonesia virtually attended this event on May 13th, 2020. This event utilizes the ADDIE training developmental model elaborated in five stages: 1) Analyze, (2) Design, (3) Development, (4) Implementation, and (5) Evaluation. 

ABSTRACT (INDONESIAN): Pandemi COVID-19 yang muncul di awal tahun 2020 memberi dampak signifikan dalam berbagai sektor, termasuk Pendidikan. Kebijakan home-based-learning atau pembelajaran jarak jauh yang ditetapkan oleh Kementrian pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Indonesia menjadi sebuah tantangan bagi peserta didik, tenaga pendidik dan institusi pendidikan. Pembelajaran berbasis daring masih asing bagi dunia pendidikan di Indonesia. Kurangnya persiapan dan perencanaan dalam kegiatan belajar mengajar daring berakibat pada pengalaman belajar-mengajar yang buruk bagi peserta didik maupun tenaga pendidik. Kegiatan ini ditujukan bagi tenaga pendidik di Indonesia untuk membahas beberapa elemen penting dalam kompetensi literasi digital seperti prinsip dasar yang membedakan kelas tatap muka dengan kelas daring, menentukan format, desain dan interaksi kelas daring, serta siklus belajar mengajar berbasis daring. Kegiatan ini diikuti oleh 454 partisipan yang tersebar pada lima pulau terbesar di Indonesia berlangsung secara virtual pada tanggal 13 Mei 2020. Kegiatan ini menggunakan model pengembangan training ADDIE dengan 5 tahapan sebagai berikut: 1) Analyze, (2) Design, (3) Development, (4) Implementation dan (5) Evaluation.