bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Political and Economic Aspects of Serbo-Russian Relations from the Perspective of Serbian Citizens
Authors: Trailović Dragan , Rapaic Stevan
Published: October 2021

We are witnessing that with the appearance of new global players on the international scene a multipolar world is gradually emerging and a new balance of power is being formed. Given this circumstance, it is very important that all other states clearly define their position towards these emerging poles of power. As Russia appears as one of those poles, it is necessary to look at the position of Serbia concerning political and economic cooperation between the two countries. One of the ways to do that is to look at these issues from the perspective of Serbian citizens. Accordingly, this paper aims to present the basic findings concerning the assessment and opinion of the citizens of Serbia towards political, economic and military cooperation between the Republic of Serbia and the Russian Federation based on the analysis of surveys conducted by the Institute for Political Studies in 2015–2020 period. The authors will also present the basic economic, trade and financial indicators of cooperation between Russia and Serbia, mainly trade relations and foreign direct investment.
On the Guard of the Truth of History
Authors: Kovalev S. N.
Published: October 2021

The article focuses on the continuing relevance of research in the field of military history for the joint solution of problems of cooperation and security from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean within the framework of the Greater Eurasian Partnership. The historical path of the Research Institute (military history) the Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation is described consistently stopping at the stages of its activity. The information about the formation of the Institute, its structure, tasks, and the heads of the Institute is presented. The article provides an overview of fundamental works, research works performed by the Institute’s staff, information about famous scientists, laureates of various awards. The contribution of the Institute’s staff to the implementation of the state programs “Patriotic education of citizens of the Russian Federation” is shown. The range of tasks solved in the interests of federal state authorities and subjects of the Russian Federation, military administration bodies is characterized. The contribution of the Institute to the provision of the educational process of military educational institutions, the holding of international Olympiads of cadets of military educational organizations of higher education of the CIS member states on military history is observed. An overview of the international activities of the Institute within the framework of the International Commission of Military History, with the CIS countries, the CSTO, the EAEU is given. The role of the Institute in solving the problems of scientific information in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in terms of the history of wars and military art, in countering attempts to falsify and distort military history that harm the interests of the Russian Federation is shown. It is emphasized that the main content of the Institute’s activities is the need to preserve the truth about the victory of the Soviet multinational people in the Great Patriotic War, strengthen cooperation with relevant organizations and structures of the states of the Eurasian Economic Union, the Collective Security Treaty Organization, the Union State.
First Human Infection of Avian Influenza A(H5N6) Virus Reported in Lao People’s Democratic Republic, February-March 2021
Authors: Sengkeopraseuth Bounthanom , Co Kim , Leuangvilay Phetdavanh , Mott Joshua , Khongsamphanh Bounyasith , Oulay Virasack Som , Tsuyuoka Reiko , Chiew May , Ketmayoon Pakapak , Jones Joyce , Pusch Elizabeth , Jang Yunho , Barnes John , Davis C. Todd , Phommachanh Phouvong , Khamphaphongphane Bouaphanh , Olsen Sonja , Xangsayarath Phonepadith
Published: October 2021

In March 2021, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Laos) reported an avian
influenza A(H5N6) virus infection in a 5-year-old child identified
through sentinel surveillance. This was the first human A(H5N6)
infection reported outside of China. A multidisciplinary investigation
undertook contact tracing and enhanced human and animal surveillance in
surrounding villages and live bird markets. Seven Muscovy ducks tested
positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N6) viruses.
Sequenced viruses belonged to clade 2.3.4.4h and were closely related to
viruses detected in poultry in Vietnam, and to previous viruses detected
in Laos. Surveillance and coordinated outbreak response remain essential
to global health security.
Peranan Lembaga Keuangan Syariah Dalam Mengimplementsikan Keangan Inklusif (Studi Pada BMT Marwah Dan Badan Amil Zakat Nasional Kabu-paten Kampar)
Authors: Husada Mifta
Published: October 2021

The financial system has a very important role in the growth and stability of a country's economy. Increasing access to financial institutions for the public is required in order to achieve economic growth and a stable financial system. By changing an exclusive financial system into an inclusive financial system, it is hoped that people in the group in the bottom of the pyramid, most of whom are not covered by formal financial access, can use and take advantage of formal financial services. Baitul Mal wat Tamwil (BMT) and the Zakat Institution are inclusive Islamic financial institutions. The research was conducted in Kampar Regency and is a qualitative research. In Kampar District BMT Marwah and BAZNAS are sharia financial institutions that directly touch the lower class society. The formulation of the problem in this study is the efforts of BMT Marwah and BAZNAS of Kampar Regency in implementing financial inclusion as well as what are the obstacles and solutions in implementing inclusive finance. The results of this research are that BMT Marwah provides financial products according to the needs of the community, easy requirements, clarity in recording every transaction and the existence of services with a ball pick-up system that makes it easy for the community and BMT Marwah can directly socialize with customers or prospective customers. In an effort to realize inclusive zakat, BAZNAS Kampar Regency makes it easy for muzakki with zakat pick-up services atat muzakki to transfer to a predetermined account, while to increase the number of muzakki BAZNAS Kampar Regency continues to socialize and educate zakat and the formation of UPZ. The obstacle encountered in the field for BMT Marwah is the character of the community which is quite difficult to resolve mudharabah financing. BAZNAS Kampar Regency in running its operations is constrained by limited funds and the quality of amil is not yet capable of carrying out its duties, because there is no training and regular guidance for amil.
PENGARUH LABEL SYARIAH PADA HOTEL TERHADAP JUMLAH PENGUNJUNG HOTEL SRI INDRAYANI PEKANBARU
Authors: Sari Ika Ernita , Fuaddi Husni , Yahanan Yahanan
Published: October 2021

Penelitian ini diangkat dengan latar belakang bisnis perhotelan yang mengalami perkembangannya terbagi atas dua, yaitu perhotelan yang bersifat konvensional dan syariah. Dengan cara konvensional, memang bisa sukses, tetapi kalau rugi maka benar-benar akan merugi tetapi mendapat balasan dari Allah SWT. Berdasarkan batasan masalah yang ada, maka yang menjadi rumusan masalah dalam penelitian adalah: Apa saja indikator syariah yang diperaktekan di hotel Sri Indrayani? bagaimana pengaruh penggunaan label syariah pada hotel terhadap jumlah pengujung hotel Sri Indrayani? Penellitian ini menggunakan data Primer yaitu data yang diperoleh langsung dari objek yang akan diteliti. Dan data skunder yaitu diperoleh lembaga atau institusi tertentu, seperti biro dan lain-lain. Dalam Penelitian ini yang dijadikan subjek adalah pengelolah hotel dan pengunjung hotel, objeknya adalah pengaruh label syariah terhadap jumlah pengunjung hotel Sri Indrayani Pekanbaru. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah pengunjung dan karyawan Hotel Sri Indrayani Pekanbaru yang berjumlah 41 orang. Hasil penelitian bahwa indikator Syariah yang di peraktekan di Hotel Sri Indrayani Pekanbaru yaitu tidak menerima pasangan yang bukan muhrim dan tidak menyediakan makanan non halal. Berdasarkan penelitian yang telah dilakukan dengan mengkaji syarat dan ketentuan Hotel Sri Indrayani Pekanbaru, maka dapat dipaparkan bahwa syarat telah sesuai dengan syariat Islam. Dan Pengaruh penggunaan Lbel syariah pada Hotel Sri Indrayani Pekanbaru yaitu pengunjung yang menginap menjadi tenang dan meningkat banyak artinya dari tahun ketahun pengunjung yang menginap semangkin meningkat.
ANALISIS MANAJEMEN PENGGUNAAN DANA BANK BERDASARKAN USE OF FUND BY PRIORITY DALAM MENGOPTIMALKAN PROFITABILITAS PERBANKAN SYARIAH DI INDONESIA
Authors: Bustam Nur Hasanah
Published: October 2021

Penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh manajemen penggunaan dana berdasarkan sisi prioritas (Use of Funds by Priority) dalam meningkatkan profitabilitas perbankan syariah di Indonesia dari tahun 2011-2015 . Jumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini ada 12 Bank Umum Syariah dan 22 Unit Usaha Syariah. Metode analsis data yang digunakan  adalah analisa regresi linier berganda dengan pengujian asumsi klasik dan pengujian hipotesis dari uji F, uji-t dan uji R2. Berdasarkan uji F dihasilkan bahwa secara simultan variabel penempatan dana pada giro wadhiah di BI, penempatan dana pada SWBI/SBIS, penempatan dana pada bank syariah lain, pembiayaan mudharabah, pembiayaan murabahah, dan investasi surat berharga berpengaruh signifikan terhadap profitabilitas bank syariah di Indonesia. Sedangkan secara parsial dengan uji-t dihasilkan bahwa penempatan dana Giro Wadhiah pada BI, penempatan dana pada bank syariah lain, dan investasi pada surat berharga tidak berpengaruh terhadap profitabilitas perbankan syariah di Indonesia. Sementara penempatan dana pada SWBI/SBIS dan pembiayaan mudharabah berpengaruh negatif signifikan terhadap profitabilitas perbankan syariah di Indonesia. Sedangkan pembiayaan murabahah berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap profitabilitas perbankan syariah di Indonesia. Berdasarkan uji R2dihasilkan bahwa kontribusi variable independent terhadap variabel dependent sebesar 68,9% sedangkan sisanya 31,1%  dipengaruhi oleh factor lain yang tidak termasuk dalam penelitian ini.Penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh manajemen penggunaan dana berdasarkan sisi prioritas (Use of Funds by Priority) dalam meningkatkan profitabilitas perbankan syariah di Indonesia dari tahun 2011-2015 . Jumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini ada 12 Bank Umum Syariah dan 22 Unit Usaha Syariah. Metode analsis data yang digunakan  adalah analisa regresi linier berganda dengan pengujian asumsi klasik dan pengujian hipotesis dari uji F, uji-t dan uji R2. Berdasarkan uji F dihasilkan bahwa secara simultan variabel penempatan dana pada giro wadhiah di BI, penempatan dana pada SWBI/SBIS, penempatan dana pada bank syariah lain, pembiayaan mudharabah, pembiayaan murabahah, dan investasi surat berharga berpengaruh signifikan terhadap profitabilitas bank syariah di Indonesia. Sedangkan secara parsial dengan uji-t dihasilkan bahwa penempatan dana Giro Wadhiah pada BI, penempatan dana pada bank syariah lain, dan investasi pada surat berharga tidak berpengaruh terhadap profitabilitas perbankan syariah di Indonesia. Sementara penempatan dana pada SWBI/SBIS dan pembiayaan mudharabah berpengaruh negatif signifikan terhadap profitabilitas perbankan syariah di Indonesia. Sedangkan pembiayaan murabahah berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap profitabilitas perbankan syariah di Indonesia. Berdasarkan uji R2 dihasilkan bahwa kontribusi variable independent terhadap variabel dependent sebesar 68,9% sedangkan sisanya 31,1%  dipengaruhi oleh factor lain yang tidak termasuk dalam penelitian ini.
A Conceptual Human Resource Strategy Framework for Rural Tourism After Covid-19 Pandemic: Case Study in Sukajadi Village, Bogor District, Province of West Java
Authors: Kusumawardhani Yuviani , Anita Tiurida Lily , Simanihuruk Maidar
Published: October 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic demands that all industries adapt quickly, and the tourism industry is no exception. Tourism as an industry that contributes significantly to a country’s GDP must be able to respond to changes in tourist interest. Tourism village is one of Indonesia’s tourism potentials and has a big influence on economic development. However, the level of awareness of village community tourism in Indonesia is still lacking. The stigma that the production process only comes from the agricultural production process is still very much attached. The purpose of the study was to find out how the conceptual framework of the Human Resources (HR) development strategy in the tourist village of Sukajadi, Bogor Regency, West Java, after the Covid-19 pandemic. The research method used is a qualitative approach with Soft System Methodology (SSM) analysis tools with expert respondents who are included in the tourism village stakeholders. This study produces a conceptual framework for the human resource development strategy of Sukajadi Tourism Village, which is integrative and holistic in nature to form an HR management system. Results show that, three strategies for developing human resources in tourist villages were found to increase the capacity of human resources in tourist villages. These strategies include a policy strategy for developing tourism village communities and tourism awareness groups, a strategy for standardizing MSME products, and an approach strategy for tourism awareness groups and institutions.
Bali Imagined in the Context of Tourism
Authors: Darma Putra I Nyoman , Hitchcock Michael
Published: October 2021

The contention that Bali has been imagined in the context of tourism and that these images do not necessarily correspond to the realities of the destination is not entirely new. However, what this paper argues is that imaginings have occurred over time and began well before the advent of tourism, before becoming incorporated into a more fully developed and more globally recognised tourism image with many elements of the ‘tourist gaze’. These gazes are not just externally derived, but also owe a lot to local imaginings of what Bali might be, namely the notion that Bali is some kind of heir to the renowned Hindu-Javanese kingdom of Majapahit based in Java. This paper traces the evolution of these images blending earlier reports of seafarers, colonial administrators both Dutch and British, as well as artists who have lived on the island, into the world of the contemporary media-scape.
The Urban Heritage Tourism Development Strategies in Gajah Mada Denpasar Heritage Area Based on The Visitors’ Satisfaction
Authors: Tamaratika Fenilia , Wiranatha Agung Suryawan , Suryawardani I Gusti Ayu Oka
Published: October 2021

Market driven is one of the aspect of tourism development strategy approaches. The purpose of this research is intended to formulate development strategies for Gajah Mada Denpasar Heritage Area as an urban heritage tourism destination based on the level of visitors’ satisfaction. This research is based on descriptive quantitative method. The data used in this study are qualitative and quantitative data that obtained through literature study, observation, interviews and questionnaires to 100 respondents who had experienced on visiting Gajah Mada Heritage Area before the Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia. Data were analyzed using Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) and supported by descriptive analysis methods. The results showed that the development strategy needs to be emphasized on intensify the bad performance of the tourism destination elements in quadrant I and maintain the good performance of the tourism destination elements which are the part of quadrant II, based on the Cartesian quadrant’s result.
Cotard Syndrome in recurrent depressive disorder: case report
Authors: Ocampo Ramos Héctor , Febres Ramos Richard Jeremy , Arestegui Saavedra Sheron , Bravo Torres Rosa , Cardenas Peralta Danitza
Published: October 2021

The Cotard Syndrome, also known as delirium of negation or nihilistic delirium, was described by the French neurologist, Julius Cotard, on June 1880. From that time until the end of the 20th century, in scientific literature, approximately 100 cases were reported that presented symptoms of depression, anxiety, nihilist delusions concerning the body and existence, hypochondriacal and immortality delusions, as well as auditory and visual hallucinations. We present the case of a female patient, 73-years old, from Ayacucho, with a history of sexual assault at the age of 12 and suicidal attempts on 2 occasions, diagnosed with depression at 40 years of age, received treatment with quetiapine, trazadone and clonazepam. She remained with fluctuating medical progress, with symptoms worsening with stressors such as the death of her mother and husband and when she underwent surgeries. Currently, she presents sad and anxious mood, daily crying, ideas of guilt, disability and death, insomnia of conciliation, nihilistic delusive ideas concerning the body, referring that her stomach and bladder do not work, reason why she doesn’t want to eat or drink water. Due to the total refusal of food intake and persistent suicidal ideation, she was hospitalized to receive psychiatric treatment and nutritional support. It is concluded that there are few cases reported on the use of psychotherapy in Cotard's syndrome. Therefore, this case in which psychotherapy was indicated to reduce anxious-affective symptoms, to avoid isolation of the person and to redirect his personal and social life, is important.
Association between prenatal care and peripartum and postpartum maternal obstetric complications. endes 2017 to 2019
Authors: Méndez Pajares Angela N. , Morales Mautino Estefany J. , Chanduví Puicón Willer , Arango Ochante Pedro M.
Published: October 2021

Introduction: Obstetric complications are an important cause of maternal morbidity and mortality, with prenatal control (PNC) being a strategy for their adequate prevention and treatment. Objective: To determine the association between adequate CPN and peripartum and postpartum maternal obstetric complications. Methodology: Quantitative, observational, retrospective, cross-sectional and analytical study, based on information from the ENDES 2017-2019. Results: A sample of 41,803 mothers was analyzed, 21,0% and 28,7% had peripartum and postpartum complications respectively, furthermore, it was found that not having a quality NPC (PR = 1.20; 95% CI = 1.14-1.27), residing in metropolitan Lima (PR = 1,38; 95% CI = 1,27-1,49) or in the mountains (PR = 1,25; 95% CI = 1,18-1,33), belong to wealth quintile two (PR = 1,13; 95% CI = 1,04-1,22) or three (PR = 1,11; 95% CI = 1,03-1,20), having been attended only by qualified personnel (PR = 1,81; 95% CI = 1,33-2,48) and only in the public sector (PR = 1,48; 95% CI = 1,31-1,68) were associated with a greater possibility of peripartum complications. Not having a quality NPC (PR = 1,28; 95% CI = 1,22-1,33), residing in metropolitan Lima (PR = 1,12; 95% CI = 1,05-1,20) or in the mountains (PR = 1,06; 95% CI = 1,01-1,12), belong to wealth quintile two (PR = 1,13; 95% CI = 1,05-1,20) or three (PR = 1,12; 95% CI = 1,05-1,19) and having received NPC only in the public sector (PR = 1,28; 95% CI = 1,17-1,41) were associated with a greater possibility of postpartum complications. Conclusions: Within the adequate NPC, an association was found between the quality NPC and the peripartum and postpartum maternal obstetric complications.
Correlation between mortality due to COVID-19, wealth index, human development and population density in districts of Metropolitan Lima during 2020
Authors: Dorregaray Farge Zalia E. , Soto Tarazona Alonso , De La Cruz Vargas Jhonny
Published: October 2021

OBJECTIVE: To determine the correlation between mortality due to COVID-19 and incidence of poverty and district human development index (HDI) in the department of Lima. METHODOLOGY: An observational, ecological, correlational study. The population were patients who died from COVID-19 in Lima Metropolitana. We included all patients reported dead in the open data base of the Ministerio de Salud. The dependent variable was mortality due to COVID-19, calculated by dividing the number of deaths by the total district population, and the independent variables were the incidence of poverty and HDI. We carried out a secondary analysis evaluating the fatality by COVID-19. The correlation was calculated through Spearman’s non-parametric method. RESULTS: 13 154 people died of COVID-19 during the period between March and September, the majority was of masculine gender with an average age of 66 years. We did not find a significant correlation between mortality and incidence of poverty (rho=-0,2230; p=0,15). We found a significant correlation between mortality due to COVID-19 and HDI (rho= 0,4466; p=0,002). Mortality was correlated with population density (rho=0,7616; p=<0,001). We found a positive (rho=0,32) and significant (p=0,037) correlation between fatality and incidence of poverty. We found a significant correlation between fatality due to COVID-19 and population density (rho=0,7616; p=<0,001). We did not find a significant correlation between fatality and HDI. CONCLUSIONS: Population density was a factor associated in the most consistent manner with mortality and fatality due to COVID. Poverty was associated to greater fatality, but not to greater mortality.
Knowledge and Attitudes about organ donation in students of Health Sciences from a National University of Lambayeque - 2019
Authors: Cabrejos Montalvo César A. , Ipanaqué Muñoz katherine E. , Vásquez del Castillo Ana
Published: October 2021

Objective: Determine the level of knowledge and attitudes about organ donation and xenotransplantation in students from a National University of Lambayeque. Methods: The sampling carried out was probabilistic of a simple random type and the sample was made up of 100 university students. An observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted to assess levels of knowledge and attitudes about organ donation. A survey of 20 dichotomous key questions was applied. Results: 53 women (53.0%) and 47 (47.0%) men were interviewed. It was observed that 76% do not know about the Law on the Promotion of Solidarity Donation of Human Organs and Tissues in Peru. Likewise, 96% know the organs and tissues that can be donated, 61% of the students have talked with their family about the subject of organ donation. 76% would be willing to donate their organs or tissues after life, and 88% would donate their relatives' organs to save the life of another relative. Conclusions: In the Faculty of Biological Sciences of the University it was observed that the knowledge of young people about organ donation was acceptable, although certain aspects need to be clarified.
Effect of orchidectomized and exogenous administration of testosterone on the quantification of platelets in male wistar rats
Authors: Fuentes Vargas Milagros A. , Lovón Caso Lilian C. , Paredes Salazar Marcia A. , Cahuana Gutierrez Jheydi A. , Apaza Choquehuanca Ana M. , Torres Chavez Karla E.
Published: October 2021

Introduction: Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) modify the physiological functioning of the cardiovascular system and have possible effects on the origin of cardiovascular thrombosis. Objective: To determine the impact of the testosterone metabolite on platelet quantification in ORX rats with or without DHT replacement. Material and methods: 24 male 45-day-old Wistar rats underwent orchidectomy with a simple scrotal incision. At 2.5 months of age, the 24 rats were divided into 4 study groups. Half of the 12 male ORX rats received hormone replacement with dihydrotestosterone propionate (DHT) at a 2 mg/kg dose via subcutaneous injection for 7 days and the other half received a physiological solution (0.9% NaCl). The same occurred in the 12 non-ORX males (SHAM). After 7 days of the administration, blood was collected by orbital puncture, and platelet quantification was performed. Results: A significant difference (ANOVA, p < 0.005) was found between the 4 groups. When performing the Dunn Method, a significant difference (p < 0.05) was found in the endogenous administration of DHT between Sham rats and rats ORX + 0.9% NaCl but not with ORX + DHT. Conclusions: DHT induces an increase in platelet quantification inrats Sham and not in ORX rats with DHT, which may affect the increase in platelet quantification.
ASSESSMENT OF INFESTATION OF SPODOPTERA FRUGIPERDA (J.E. SMITH) ON MAIZE AND ITS IMPLEMENTED MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH THEIR EFFICACY IN KAILALI, NEPAL
Authors: Bhandari Sagar , Bhattarai Ruchita , Pandey Krishna Raj , Adhikari Safal
Published: October 2021

Fall armyworm has been recently introduced to Nepal. In a very less time, the invasive pest has rapidly spread throughout the country causing 21% of yield loss in the total production of maize. It has the potential to attack all the crop stages of maize. If the effect of fall armyworm is neglected, it can result in the loss of 53% in the total production threatening food security and living of millions of farming households. Keeping the fact in mind, two blocks from the Tikapur Municipality of Kailali district, Nepal were surveyed to understand the infestation status of FAW in maize, farmer’s perception, implemented management practices at the local level for its control, and its efficacy. Lack of knowledge regarding the identification and control measures has led to more than 50% of the household being infected by FAW. The average yield loss has reached 129.058 kg/ha in block 10 and 93.052 kg/ha in block 24. The average percentage of infestation has drooped to only 4.15% when all the measure of management was applied in an integrated way. Our study concluded that there is a pivotal need for extension knowledge to farmers on the identification of the pest, its life cycle, effective management practices, and tie for its implementation.
PROMISING EARLY PLANTING AND STRESS-TOLERANT POTATO GENOTYPES FOR NORTHERN BANGLADESH
Authors: Amin M.N. , Kundub B.C. , Rahman M. , Rahman M.M. , Uddin M.M.
Published: October 2021

Potato is the third major food crop in the world. In Northern Bangladesh, potato production outside the regular growing season can contribute to farmers’ profit and prices can be very favorable as consumers’ demand for potatoes is greater than the decreased, off-season supply. However, potato production may be negatively affected by increased pest and disease pressure and higher soil temperature. We hypothesized that some potato varieties would have smaller tuber yield reduction when they are grown outside the normal season. The objective of this experiment was to find out promising genotypes for earlier cultivation prior to mid of November, cultivation in northern regions of Bangladesh. The trials, corresponding to very early, early, normal and late growing seasons were planted using a randomized complete block design with three replications. Germination percent, plant height, stems per hill, marketable tuber yield at 65 days, marketable tuber yield at 90 days were recorded. For yield and components of yield contributing characters Clone 13.17, BARI Alu 7(Diamant) and Arizona outperformed in all growing condition and had wider adaptability and stability of tuber yield based on Additive main effects and multiplicative interaction (AMMI).
FIRST RECORD OF HERMETIA ILLUCENS (LINNAEUS, 1758) – BLACK SOLDIER FLY, FROM NEPAL
Authors: Sapkota Biplov , Upadhyaya Shristi , Lamichhane Anuj , Regmi Rajendra , Ghimire Kuldip , Adhikari Raj Kumar
Published: October 2021

Hermetia illucens (Linnaeus, 1758)- Black soldier fly is a beneficial insect which has been used in simple systems, to treat organic waste efficiently and rapidly, and to produce animal feed ingredient and fertilizer as end products. These flies are naturally found in warmer parts of the globe. The incidence of Black soldier fly was recorded for the first time in Nepal in between April and May 2020 in the sub urban area of Chitwan District, Nepal. Identification of the insect was done in the Laboratory of Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, Agriculture and Forestry University, Nepal. Both adult and larval forms of the insect were identified based on the study of morphological characteristics of captured specimens using simple microscope and stereomicroscope. The record of this insect in Nepal opens up a new dimension for its use in bio-systems to treat organic waste and produce more sustainable ingredient for animal feeding, and rich fertilizer to be used in agriculture.
INFLUENCE OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE COMPOST ON YIELD OF TOMATO- APPLIED SOLELY AND IN COMBINATION WITH INORGANIC FERTILIZER WHERE NITROGEN IS THE ONLY VARIABLE FACTOR
Authors: Salam A.B. Abdus , Ashrafuzzaman M. , Sikder S. , Mahmud Asif , Joardar J.C.
Published: October 2021

Municipal solid waste compost (MSWC) is considered as one of the prominent fertilizers that improve soil health and productivity. To evaluate the effects of MSWC on plant growth, an experiment was conducted by using sole MSWC and with a combination of inorganic fertilizer. The sole MSWC was applied at the rate of 0, 5, 10, 15 t ha-1. In case of MSWC with inorganic fertilizer, MSWC was applied equally (5 t ha-1) and phosphorus and potassium fertilizers were applied at 100 and 50 kg ha-1, respectively. Nitrogen was the only variable nutrient. Nitrogen was applied three different doses (25, 50 and 100 kg ha-1) along with control. Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) was grown as experimental plant and maximum yield (72.7±6.3 t ha-1) of tomato was found when sole MSWC was applied at 15 t ha-1 and was significantly higher than other treatments. When MSWC was applied in combination with inorganic fertilizer, the combination 5 t ha-1 MSWC +100 kg N ha-1 +100 kg TSP ha-1 +50 kg MoP ha-1 produced maximum yield (79.0±3.2 t ha-1). So, application of sole MSWC in soil enhanced the productivity of soil and side by side, MSWC in combination with inorganic fertilizer reduced the volume of MSWC application.
INTEGRATED LAND COVER AND TERRAIN ANALYSIS FOR SUSTAINABLE LAND USE PLANNING AT WATERSHED SCALE: A CASE STUDY OF BAN DAN NA KHAM WATERSHED OF NORTHERN THAILAND
Authors: Madueke Chike Onyeke , Shrestha Dhruba Pikha , Nyktas Panagiotis
Published: October 2021

Soil is a fundamental natural resource that is vital to the sustainable development of human societies. However, in many developing countries, increased intensity of use and inadequate land use planning has put a lot of pressure on marginal soil, leading to various forms of land degradation. The purpose of this study is to generate an integrated the land cover and terrain classification of the Ban Dan Na Kham watershed of Northern Thailand as a tool for sustainable land use planning. The watershed boundary and slope classes were delineated using the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) Digital Elevation Model (DEM). The slope was subsequently classified into gentle (<8o), moderate (8-30o) and steep (>30o). The land cover map was generated through the supervised classification of Sentinel2 satellite imagery. Both map products were then integrated to provide the basis for land allocation and land use planning. The results show that 58 % of land currently under arable farming is either marginally suitable or practically unsuitable for that purpose. This ultimately leads to increased land degradation and soil loss. The land should consequently be reforested. Nevertheless, up to 10 km2 of the watershed that is dedicated to other land use types – almost twice the current arable land area – is suitable for arable cropping. As such, given the proposed reforestation of the marginal and unsuitable arable lands, a large proportion of suitable land is still available to make up for the deficit. This will ultimately lead to increased productivity and reduced land degradation.
NUTRIENT COMBINATION WITH BIOCHAR: IMPROVING YIELD AND QUALITY OF JUTE SEED
Authors: Islam Syed Nazrul , Rahman Md. Lutfar , Tareq Md. Zablul , Mostofa Bornali , Karim Md. Meftahul , Sultana Abida , Sadat Md. Abu
Published: October 2021

Plants are naturally growing on the soil without hampering the eco-friendly environment. Intensive cultivation of crops with high yielding verities (HYV) hampering the soil health resulting unfertile soil. In addition, frequent uses of chemicals as well as overdose of synthetic fertilizer creating hazardous environment for the living things. However, to meet up the demand of foods as well as other basic requirements of increasing population of the world crop cultivation techniques need to be modernized. To overcome this situation, application of organic fertilizer need to apply regularly. Biochar can be a good source of organic fertilizer and it is currently using to improve the soil health globally. To examine the effect of biochar on jute growth and yield an experiment was set up in two different locations (Jute Agriculture Experimental Station (JAES), Manikganj, and Jute Research Sub Station (JRSS), Jashore of Bangladesh) during the period from August to December, 2019. Results revealed that location (JAES) had significant and positive effect on jute physiology and seed yield and as well as seed quality. Among fourteen treatments, treatment T2 (Recommended dose of fertilizer (RDF)) showed the highest plant height (163.5 cm), base diameter (7.44 mm) and pod per plant (16.5) compare to the rest treatments. Treatment T6 (RDF 75% + 25%biochar@3.0tonha-1) showed the best seed weight (2.13 g) and seed yield/ plant (3.98 g) among all treatments. Interaction among treatments and locations, T2 x L2 affected seed germination (99%) and field emergence (92.33%) positively. From this research it was cleared that biochar alone may not enough but combination is required for improving jute seed yield and quality.
SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS AND FUTURE FARM SIZE PROJECTION OF BIO-FORTIFIED CASSAVA PRODUCTION IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Adetomiwa Kolapo , Funmilayo Ojo Christianah , Morenikeji Lawal Adebayo , Sarumi Abayomi Tajudeen , Abdulmumin Muhammed Opeyemi
Published: October 2021

The study examined the costs and returns to bio-fortified cassava production and forecast the future farm size of bio-fortified cassava production in Oyo State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was used to select our respondents. Primary data were used for the study which were collected through a well-structured questionnaire. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive, Markov chain, and budgetary analysis. The result of the study showed that TMS 01/0593, TMS 01/0539 and TMS 01/0220 were the mostly grown varies of bio-fortified cassava varieties in Oyo State, Nigeria. The result of the budgetary analysis showed that the average net return (net farm income) from the production of bio-fortified cassava was ₦196710.95 with RORI of 224.95%. The result revealed that at 35% increase in cost of production, the rate of return on investment dropped to 140.70% in which the investment will not be viable. The bio-fortified cassava farmers have a great potential to boost production through increases in farm sizes of the bio-fortified cassava famers until the year 2026 when equilibrium would be attained at about 2.85ha. In order to adequately achieve these goals, more improved varieties of bio-fortified cassava should be provided. Consequently, infrastructures should be put in place to help boost farmers moral in their cause of production.
DROUGHT STRESS IMPACTS ON WHEAT AND ITS RESISTANCE MECHANISMS
Authors: Rijal Bipin , Baduwal Prakash , Chaudhary Madhukar , Chapagain Sandesh , Khanal Sushank , Khanal Saugat , Poudel Padam Bahadur
Published: October 2021

Scarcity of water has been a serious agricultural hindrance to crop productivity since antiquity. Drought-stressed loss in wheat yield likely exceeds losses from all other causes, since both the severity and duration of the stress are censorious. Here, we have reviewed the effects of drought stress on the morphological, physiological, and biochemical attributes along with the growth impacts, water relations, and photosynthesis impacts in wheat. This review also illustrates the mechanism of drought resistance in wheat. Historical drought years in Nepal have been identified and the yield losses were assessed. Wheat encounters a variety of morphological, physiological, biochemical responses at cellular and molecular levels towards prevailing water stress, thus making it a complex phenomenon. Drought stress affects leaf size, stems elongation and root proliferation, imbalance plant-water relations and decline water-use efficiency. Different types of physiological research are ongoing to find out the changes occurs in the wheat plant as a result of drought stress. Morphological changes can be looked through two ways: changes in root system and changes in shoot system such as effects on height, leaf senescence, flowering, and so on. Physiological changes involve changes in cell growth pattern, chlorophyll contents, photosynthetic disturbances, plant-water relations, etc. Biochemical changes occur in different chemical, biomolecules, and enzymes. Plants portray several mechanisms to withstand drought stress which can be classified as Drought escape, Drought avoidance, and Drought tolerance. Selection of wheat genotype that can tolerate water scarcity would be suitable for the breeding program aiming to development of drought tolerant variety under water limited regions.
SOIL ORGANIC MATTER (SOM): STATUS, TARGET AND CHALLENGES IN NEPAL
Authors: Gairhe J.J. , Khanal S. , Thapa S.
Published: October 2021

Changes in soil organic matter (SOM) are slow and difficult to monitor, usually apparent after few decades. Recent changes in the agriculture had its influence on soil, including the soil organic matter content. About 60% of soil in Nepal now have low organic matter content. Agriculture Perspective Plan (APP) was focused more on the concept of green revolution to increase the chemical fertilizer inputs, however, the scenario is changing. Use of organic fertilizers is promoted extensively by government and different organizations with a target of increasing SOM content from 1.92% in 2015 to 4% by 2035. This paper aims at analysing the current status, targeted goal and the challenges faced in the augmentation of the soil organic matter using data available. Achieving this target requires an addition of extra 2.244 ton/ha of organic matter on a yearly basis for 20 years. The average amount of organic matter (2.5-3 ton/ha) applied is lesser than a single season grain harvest. 4.69% of sites had high soil organic matter in fiscal year 075/76 which slipped to 2.64% in 2076/77. The sites with low soil organic matter increased from 12.73% to 15.31%. The causes behind the SOM decline varies according to different agro-ecological zones like soil erosion, residue burning, imbalanced fertilizer use, defective FYM production etc. Findings suggest precise technologies required to be adopted to tackle with the different niche specific causes of soil fertility decline. Despite the complete nutrient content, bulky nature of organic fertilizers sets a major drawback regarding their transportation, distribution and commercialization. Government of Nepal is promoting organic fertilizer use by subsidizing their production cost by 50%. Following integrated nutrient management (INM) techniques, sustainable soil management practices (SSMP) and promotion of use of locally available resources can play a huge role in making the technology sustainable to the farmers.
EFFECT OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTATION OF GARLIC AND GINGER IN DIFFERENT COMBINATION ON FEED INTAKE AND GROWTH PERFORMANCE IN COMMERCIAL BROILERS
Authors: Regmi Saroj , Prakash Tiwari Ishwar Chandra , Devkota Naba Raj , Sah Ramashish , Yadav Ritesh Kumar , Pant Naveen , Lamichhane Utsa v
Published: October 2021

A study was conducted at AFU livestock farm, Rampur, Chitwan in 2017-18 to determine the effect of dietary supplementation of garlic and ginger in different combination on feed intake, growth performance and economics by using commercial Cobb 500 broilers. A total of two hundred, 11-day-old chicks were allocated randomly to five different treatments. The experiment was designed in a Completely Randomized Design, each treatment with four replication and each replication had 10 birds. They were fed isoproteinous and isocaloric Basal diet (BD) and BD supplemented with four different levels of garlic and ginger such as T1 (BD only), T2 (BD + 1% garlic); T3 (BD + 1.0% ginger); T4 (BD + 0.5% garlic and 0.5% ginger) and T5 (BD + 1% garlic and 1% ginger). Weekly average body weight, weight gain, feed consumption, and feed efficiency were recorded up to sixth week of age. All data were statistical analyzed using Completely Randomized Design. The results showed that overall feed consumption was significantly (P≤0.05) higher for broiler fed diet supplemented with 0.5% garlic and 0.5% ginger (T4) followed by T5 (basal diet with 1% garlic and 1% ginger). On the other hand significantly higher (P≤0.01) cumulative weekly live body weight and body weight gain (g/bird) was found for the treatment with supplemented 1% garlic powder (T2), followed by broiler fed diet supplemented with 0.5% garlic and 0.5% ginger powder (T4). Similarly, feed conversion ratio was significantly (P≤0.01) better in broiler fed basal diet with supplementation of 1% garlic (T2) followed by basal diet with supplementation of 0.5% garlic and 0.5% ginger (T4). The maximum benefit was obtained from the broiler fed basal diet with supplementation of 1% garlic (T2). The findings revealed that broiler fed basal diet with supplementation of 1% garlic powder had helped as a growth promoter contributing to the better growth performance, feed efficiency and higher benefit: cost ratio. Thus, addition of 1% garlic powder can be safely recommended as a growth promoter in broilers.
Digital Twin for Power Plants, Energy Savings and other Complex Engineering Systems
Authors: Sleiti Ahmad K. , Kapat Jayanta S. , Vesely Ladislav , Al-Khawaja Mohammed
Published: October 2021

Digital Twin (DT) is a digital representation of a machine, service, or production system that consists of models, information, and data used to characterize properties, conditions, and behavior of the system. Renewable energy integration will make future power plants more complex with addition of varieties of Power-to-X technologies, Electrolysis to green hydrogen, onsite storage and transport of hydrogen, and use of pure or blended hydrogen, etc. These future power plants need robust DT architecture to achieve high Reliability, Availability and Maintainability at lower cost. In this research work, a comprehensive and robust DT architecture for power plants is proposed that also can be implemented in other similar complex capital-intensive large engineering systems. The novelty and advantages of the proposed DT is asserted by reviewing the state-of-the-art of DT in energy industries and its potential to transform these industries. Then the proposed DT architecture and its five components are explained and discussed. More specifically, the main contributions of the present work include: 1. Overview of DT key research and development for energy savings applications to consider important findings, research gaps and the needed future development for the proposed DT for power plants. 2. Overview of DT key research for power plants including applications, frameworks and architectures to consider important findings and to confirm the novelty and robustness of the proposed DT. 3. Proposing and demonstrating new robust DT architecture for power plants and other similar complex capital-intensive large engineering systems.
Double layered Polymeric Coatings for Corrosion Protection of Steel
Authors: Hassanein Amani , Khan Adnan , Shakoor R.A. , Kahraman Ramazan
Published: October 2021

Corrosion is one of the challenging issues faced by many industries, causing substantial economic losses every year due to the degradation of metallic parts, raising many safety concerns. Therefore, it is of utmost relevance to developing strategies that can repair the damaged part of the coatings to protect the base metal and restrict the initiation of corrosion. Towards this direction, the concept of double-layered polymeric coatings (DLPCs) for corrosion protection is introduced as a novel strategy to bring different healing functionalities into coating matrices. The developed DLPCs are composed of a top layer containing 5wt. % of melamine urea-formaldehyde microcapsules (MUFMC) encapsulating boiled linseed oil (self-healing agent), and bottom layer having 3wt. % benzotriazole (corrosion inhibitor) loaded into halloysite nanotubes (HNTs). The DLPCs were developed on mild steel substrate employing a doctor blade technique. The electrochemical analyses indicates that the DLPCs demonstrate improved corrosion resistant properties. This improved performance can be ascribed to the efficient triggering of the individual carriers in the quarantined matrix, resulting in enhanced corrosion efficiency of the DLPCs. The promising characteristics of DLPCs make them suitable for many potential industrial applications.
Off – Grid Power Supply Solution for Portable Cabins using Solar PV System for Qatar
Authors: Iqbal Atif , Daula Marif
Published: October 2021

In this project, a new system for power supply for remote areas has been proposed. In the proposed system, solar PV based system with battery storage for stand-along application has been discussed. In addition, the use of a multilevel inverter and high-gain DC/DC converter has been proposed. The proposed multilevel inverter generates a nine-level output voltage waveform with quadruple voltage gain. The proposed DC/DC converter is based on the concept of a switched-inductor with voltage lift switched-capacitor and has been verified for a voltage gain of 20. The experimental results confirmation the satisfactory performance for stand-alone applications of the proposed converters.
Analysis of Accident-Prone Areas in North Jakarta
Authors: Dermawan Widodo Budi , Fuadi Muhamad Yuan Kelvin , Isradi Muhammad , Mufhidin Amar , Mufhidin Amar
Published: October 2021

Transportation is an important part of human life, which has the benefit of facilitating the movement of people and the transportation of goods. This study aims to determine and analyze the locations where accidents often occur along the Cakung - Cilincing road, North Jakarta and determine what factors cause accidents along this road. The research on the analysis of accident-prone areas used the observation method with the quantity data provided by the North Jakarta Police Traffic Unit through IRSMS data, and the survey method was carried out on roads with the recording of passing vehicles, followed by calculations according to MKJI 1997. The results of the study were the location coordinates of the locations that had the highest value Accident-prone, namely segment 3 at the coordinate point -6.140891 to -6.13712 with an AEK value of 80 which causes 6 deaths, 0 serious injuries, 1 minor injury, 5 objects losses, and Rp.13,200,000 material loss. The number of accidents at the coordinate point was 5 incidents. The value of material losses from accidents on Jalan Cakung Cilincing reached Rp. 92,900,000 for the last 4 years from 2016 - 2019. And research on road segment performance obtained LOS A with DS 0.06 in the morning, 0.06 in the afternoon, and 0, 07 in the afternoon.