bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ORGANIZATIONAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL MECHANISM OF INTERNAL AUDIT OF BANKING ACTIVITIES IN THE CONDITIONS OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATIONS
Authors:   National bank of services Joint stock company, Skarednova Oxana L.
Published: May 2023

This article discusses the organizational and technological mechanism of internal audit of banking activities in the context of digital transformations, reveals the content of the stages of digitalization, and also considers the possibilities and limitations associated with the introduction of digital technologies into the practice of audit banking activities. In the course of the analysis, the author found that digital technologies can bring intrabank audit to a new level of efficiency by reducing the cost of routine operations, improving the quality of analytics and the reliability of audit results in a commercial bank. At the same time, the study made it possible to conclude that today one should not expect radical changes in intrabank audit through the use of digital technologies, since their implementation requires trained personnel, and there is also a political component in this process, bearing in mind that restrictive measures in in relation to the Russian Federation, they question the appropriateness of using digital technologies hosted on Western digital platforms, given the limited nature of the circulation of banking information. It is also indicated that existing digital technologies require further adaptation to the standards and regulations of domestic accounting, as well as to the standards of intrabank auditing. In this regard, as a result of the introduction of such technology as blockchain, auditors need to develop and constantly improve their skills in digital technologies, commercial banks should already today change their internal regulations regarding internal audit, consider the possibility of using these technologies, taking into account existing restrictions.
A STUDY OF GENDER DIFFERENCES IN THE PROPENSITY FOR TEAM ROLES AMONG MANAGERS
Authors:   N.N. Zubov’s State Oceanographic Institute, Protsenko Sergey A.
Published: May 2023

The article presents a study that examines the results of a socio-psychological study of the propensity for team roles in men and women and makes several practical recommendations for managers. Evaluation objects: 227 managers. The psychometric method «Business Profile 6» was used to study the propensity for team roles in managers. The data were processed by the t-Student criterion. In men and women, differences in the severity of the following command roles were revealed (R.M. Belbin): idea generator, analyst, motivator, team soul, implementer, controller.. Recommendations are given for planning and organizing recruitment, staff development and team formation.
The Negotiation and Re-Negotiation of Occupational Control: a Study of Retail Pharmacy in New Zealand, 1930-1990
Authors:   , Norris Pauline Toni
Published: May 2023

New Zealand pharmacists established a great deal of control over their  work, and the conditions under which it was performed in the late 19th  and early 20th century. They successfully excluded other suppliers and  gained statutory mechanisms to ensure professional unity. After the  second world war many aspects of this control became problematic. This  thesis examines the impact of new technology which eroded the need for  pharmacists' craft skills. It suggests that pharmacists used this new  technology as an opportunity to argue that abstract knowledge was needed  for dispensing work. One result was the establishment of full-time  tertiary education for pharmacists in the 1960s. This upset the  traditional organisation of pharmacy careers, because apprentices were  no longer available, and because, it is argued, it also led to an  increase in the number of women entering retail pharmacy. In the 1980s  state support for professional self-regulation, for restrictions on  pharmacy ownership, and the state's open-ended commitment to fund  pharmaceuticals were increasingly under review. This thesis examines the  nature of these challenges to pharmacists' control over their  occupation and its market, and pharmacists' responses to them. It argues  that the introduction of a more clinical model of pharmacy practice is  one important way in which pharmacists are attempting to maintain and  up-grade their position.

The thesis draws on the sociology of professions and explores a variety  of themes related to professions, state intervention, gender and the  relationships between profession and business. It is based primarily on  historical research, interviews with pharmacists, analysis of  submissions to the Pharmacy Bill 1989, and other documentary sources. 
A NEW CONCEPT OF THE EXTENDED FORM OF PYTHAGORAS THEOREM
Authors: Bhattacharyya Prabir Chandra
Published: May 2023

According to Pythagoras Theorem : In a right-angled triangle x2 + y2 = z2 , where, base = x, altitude = y, and hypotenuse = z. In the present paper, the author states that x2 + y2 = – z2 is the extended form of the Pythagoras Theorem.
Influence of Organizational Innovation Climate on Creativity and the Mediating Role of Feedback-Seeking Behavior—A Case Study of University Teachers in Hebei, China
Authors: Du Tao , Chang Yuan-Cheng
Published: May 2023

The organization of an innovative climate is essential for the development of creativity. This study investigated the impact of an innovative climate on creativity among university teachers in Hebei, China, and examined feedback-seeking behavior as a mediating variable. An intermediary model was built to test the mediating role of feedback-seeking behavior in the relationship between an innovative climate and creativity, using AMOS software to analyze the questionnaire data of 356 university teachers in Hebei. The mediating model consists of three variables, which are an innovative climate, feedback-seeking behavior, and creativity. This study examines the relationship between an innovative climate, feedback-seeking behavior, and creativity among university teachers in Hebei, China. The study found that a positive innovative climate was significantly associated with higher levels of creative teaching and research skills among university teachers in Hebei, and that this relationship was partially mediated by feedback-seeking behavior. In conclusion, this study highlights the crucial role of an innovative climate and feedback-seeking behavior in promoting creativity among university teachers in Hebei and offers practical implications for higher education institutions to cultivate a more innovative and creative culture.
A Mediation Model of the Effect of Visionary Leadership on Teachers’ Organizational Citizenship Behavior
Authors: Widodo W. , Gustari Irvandi , Permana Rahayu
Published: May 2023

Organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) is necessary in overcoming emergency conditions, including learning difficulties such as experienced during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore, this research explored the visionary leadership effects of teachers’ OCB through quality of work-life (QWL) and organizational commitment, and developed a new empirical model of the mediation mechanism. A quantitative approach with a survey method was used in this research, where Likert-scale questionnaires were distributed to 387 social sciences teachers in Indonesia. Using structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis, it was found that visionary leadership, QWL, and organizational commitment have a significant effect on OCB; visionary leadership significantly influences QWL and organizational commitment; and visionary leadership has a significant effect on OCB through QWL and organizational commitment. This evidence promotes a new model regarding the effect of visionary leadership on teachers’ OCB mediated by QWL and organizational commitment. It not only confirms several previous studies as the basis for developing this research hypothesis, but is also an antithesis to previous research with contradictory conclusions. With such conditions, the new model provides theoretical and practical contributions which require in-depth and critical discussion before it is adopted or adapted as a model in improving teacher OCB via visionary leadership supported by QWL and organizational commitment.
Analisis Faktor Penyebab Kebiasaan Penggunaan Kata Kotor Anak Di Bawah Umur Pada Kelurahan Kaluku Bodoa Kota Makassar
Authors: Ramadhani Nurulia Alifhah , Agustang Andi
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui: 1) Faktor penyebab kebiasaan penggunaan kata kotor anak di bawah umur pada kelurahan Kaluku Bodoa kota Makassar dalam berinteraksi sehari-hari. 2) Dampak kebiasaan penggunaan kata kotor bagi anak di bawah umur pada kelurahan Kaluku Bodoa kota Makassar. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif dengan mengambil informan sebanyak 12 orang yang terpilih menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Data penelitian dikumpulkan dengan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data meliputi redaksi kata, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: 1) Faktor penyebab kebiasaan penggunaan kata kotor anak di bawah umur pada kelurahan Kaluku Bodoa kota Makassar dalam berinteraksi sehari-hari terbagi menjadi dua yaitu faktor internal yang meliputi inginnya mencari perhatian dan sensasi, dan kontrol emosi yang belum baik. Faktor kedua yaitu faktor eksternal yang terdiri dari keluarga, lingkungan tempat tinggal, dan teman sepergaulan. 2) Dampak kebiasaan penggunaan kata kotor bagi anak di bawah umur pada kelurahan Kaluku Bodoa kota Makassar kebanyakan menimbulkan dampak yang negatif, yaitu munculnya dampak psikologis seperti mudah terganggu, cepat merasa tersinggung, merasa mudah marah, dan timbul rasa dendam. Dampak lain yang muncul adalah timbulnya perilaku yang tidak sopan dan terkikisnya nilai moral, para anak di bawah umur ini bahkan sudah terbiasa menggunakan kata kotor dalam berinteraksi dengan orang yang lebih tua dari mereka, sering mengejek seseorang dengan kata kotor, dan tidak merasa bersalah jika melontarkan kata kotor kepada seseorang.
Diskriminasi Pendidikan ( Studi Kasus Pada Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus di Kabupaten Kepulauan Selayar)
Authors: Fahrul Andi , Ahmad M. Ridwan Said
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui:1). Bentuk diskriminasi pendidikan pada anak berkebutuhan khusus di Kabupaten Kepulauan Selayar serta 2). Dampak diskriminasi pendidikan pada anak berkebutuhan khusus di Kabupaten Kepulauan Selayar.Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif. Informan penelitian sebanyak 7 orang yang dipilih melalui teknik purposive sampling dengan kriteria informan yaitu : a) Minimal berusia 17 tahun, b). Dekat dengan Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus, c). Keluarga dari anak berkebutuhan khusus. Teknik pengumpulan data di lakukan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Teknik kebasahan data menggunakan member check. Teknik analisis data menggunakan reduksi data, analisis data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: 1). Bentuk diskriminasi pendidikan pada anak berkebutuhan khusus di Kabupaten Kepulauan Selayar yaitu : (a) Di Tolak di sekolah Negeri atau Reguler, (b). Fasilitas sekolah yang tidak memadai, (c).Akses pendidikan yang sulit, (d) Keluarga tidak memberikan fasilitas Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus untuk sekolah 2). Dampak diskriminasi pendidikan pada anak berkebutuhan khusus di Kabupaten Kepulauan Selayar yaitu; (1) Adanya Dampak Sosial yaitu Anak berkebutuhan khusus akan semakin sulit berinteraksi, (2) Dampak Psikologis yaitu Akan mempengaruhi mental anak berkebutuhan khusus, (3). Dampak Ekonomi Yaitu Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus akan terus menerus bergantung dengan keluarga.
Determination of a Transparent Conductive Composite Coating’s Conductivity Type Based on Oriented Platinum Networks
Authors:   Arbuzov Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry, FRC Kazan Scientific Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, Kazan, 420088 Russia, Kazan National Research Technological University, Kazan, 420015 Russia, Nizameeva G.R. , Nizameev I.R. ,   Arbuzov Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry, FRC Kazan Scientific Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, Kazan, 420088 Russia, Kadirov M.K. ,   Arbuzov Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry, FRC Kazan Scientific Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, Kazan, 420088 Russia
Published: May 2023

This paper considers a method for determining the type of electrical conductivity of a previously developed composite transparent conductive coating based on oriented platinum networks embedded in the polymer matrix. Many researchers have recently been grappling with finding electrically conductive transparent coatings for smart devices with touch screens, particularly an alternative to the massively used indium tin oxide (ITO) having some disadvantages, the most serious of which is the lack of coating flexibility. The latter can be overcome by using various metal-polymer composites with high transparency in the optical range and low surface resistance. However, one should be aware that the type of conductivity depends on both the polymer matrix and the metal framework of a composite. This defines its electrical properties. Therefore, it is important to correctly identify and measure the electrical conductivity. The developed method is based on studying the temperature dependence of the surface resistance in the material.
Theoretical Study of the Association of Aryl Derivatives of Lactic Acid
Authors:   Arbuzov Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry, FRC Kazan Scientific Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, Kazan, 420088 Russia, Gerasimova D.P. , Frantsuzova L.V. ,   Arbuzov Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry, FRC Kazan Scientific Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, Kazan, 420088 Russia, Fayzullin R.R. ,   Arbuzov Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry, FRC Kazan Scientific Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, Kazan, 420088 Russia, Lodochnikova O.A. ,   Arbuzov Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry, FRC Kazan Scientific Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, Kazan, 420088 Russia
Published: May 2023

A theoretical study of the association of phenyl and ortho-substituted aryl derivatives of lactic acid was carried out. Two variants of hydrogen-bonded associates in the gas phase were calculated: non-classical, actually found in the crystals, and simulated classical dimers. The energy advantage of classical dimers and the non-equivalence of diastereotopic electron lone pairs at the carbonyl oxygen atom were shown.
Evaluation of the Antioxidant Properties and GC-MSD Analysis of Commercial Essential Oils from Plants of the Lamiaceae Family
Authors:   Kazan Federal University, Kazan, 420008 Russia, Kalmykova A.D. , Yakupova E.N. ,   Kazan Federal University, Kazan, 420008 Russia, Federal Center for Toxicological, Radiation, and Biological Safety, Kazan, 420075 Russia, Bekmuratova F.A. ,   Federal Center for Toxicological, Radiation, and Biological Safety, Kazan, 420075 Russia, Fitsev I.M. ,   Federal Center for Toxicological, Radiation, and Biological Safety, Kazan, 420075 Russia, Ziyatdinova G.K. ,   Kazan Federal University, Kazan, 420008 Russia
Published: May 2023

Plants of the Lamiaceae family have been used for thousands of years in cooking, as well as phyto- and aromatherapy. Their essential oils are characterized by high antioxidant and other types of biological activities. In our study, the phytochemical profile and quantification of the essential oil components of thyme, marjoram, and sage were analyzed by gas chromatography with mass-spectrometric detection (GC-MSD). The antioxidant properties of the samples were evaluated using total antioxidant parameters (total antioxidant capacity (TAC), ferric reducing power (FRP), antioxidant activity (AOA) towards 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH•), and total phenolics by Folin–Ciocalteu method). The obtained FRP was 46–321-fold lower than TAC, which is consistent with the contents of phenolics identified in the samples. Terpenes, isopropylmethylphenols, and eugenol turned out to be the major components of all essential oils and determined their TAC and AOA. The Folin–Ciocalteu method was applicable to the thyme essential oil only. Its FRP, which is based on the reaction of phenolic antioxidants with electrogenerated ferricyanide ions, agreed well with the total phenolic contents (329 ± 17 and 334 ± 15 mg of carvacrol per mL, respectively). The thyme essential oil had the highest antioxidant parameters, while sage showed the weakest antioxidant properties. Positive correlations (r = 0.8846–0.9964) of the antioxidant parameters were obtained.
PREVALENCE OF DIABETIC RETINOPATHY IN THE POPULATION OF PEOPLE WITH DIABETES IN ASTRAKHAN
Authors: Skandrani Mekher , Ramazanova Liya , Alui Khazem , Shamratov Rakhim , Ploskonos Mariya
Published: May 2023

The purpose of the study: analysis of examination and treatment data of patients with diabetic reti-nopathy in the adult population of the city of Astrakhan. Materials and methods. The medical records of 1111 patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus who were treated in the ophthalmological and endocrinological departments of the Aleksandro-Mariinsky Regional Clinical Hospital from January to August 2022 were studied. All patients were examined using standard clinical, laboratory, and instru-mental examination methods. Research results. According to our data, in recent years, the incidence of diabetes mellitus among the adult population of Astrakhan has more than doubled. Of the 1111 ex-amined patients, 185 were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus (16,7 %), and the remaining 926 patients were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (83,3 %). The diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy of vary-ing severity during the examination of patients with diabetes mellitus was established in 77 out of 185 examined patients with diabetes mellitus type 1 (41,6 %) and in 665 out of 926 with diabetes mellitus type 2 (71,8 %). Thus, against the background of an increase in the incidence of diabetes, there is a tendency to reduce the incidence of diabetic retinopathy among the adult population of Astrakhan, which can be explained not only by the widespread use of transretinal laser photocoagulation and vitrectomy, but also by new methods for monitoring blood glucose, hypertension and serum lipids. Conclusion. Diabetic retinopathy is a highly specific vascular complication of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. The prevalence of retinopathy is closely related to the duration of diabetes. After 20 years of diabetes, almost all patients with type 1 diabetes and more than 60 % of patients with type 2 diabetes have some degree of retinopathy. The best screening method for diabetic retinopathy is an extended eye examination performed by an ophthalmologist. Modern ophthalmic diagnostic and treatment methods can prevent or delay the onset of diabetic retinopathy, as well as prevent vision loss in a significant proportion of diabetic patients.
Can the Prognosis be Predicted in Subacute Thyroiditis?
Authors: SAKLAMAZ Ali , ÇİFTÇİ Özcan
Published: May 2023

Aim: Subacute thyroiditis (SAT) is a thyroid disease that seriously affects the quality of life for patients

caused by acute inflammation of the thyroid gland. Apart from classical acute phase reactants, the values

and rates obtained from peripheral blood count (mean platelet volume (MPV), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte

ratio (NLR), and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR)) values are also accepted as practical indicators

of systemic inflammation. Our aim in this study is to compare the effects of systemic inflammation

markers and the treatments given in the laboratory tests of our patients with a diagnosis of SAT, on the

hypothyroid state one year later.

Material and Methods: In this study, which was carried out with a retrospective method, 133 patients

were included in the study. The medical data of these patients at the time of SAT diagnosis and one

year later were analyzed. 37 patients were in the steroid group and 97 patients were in the nonsteroidal

anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) group.

Results: The male/female ratio was similar in both groups. Female dominance was observed in both

groups in patients diagnosed with SAT. The thyroid tests of the groups, which were hyperthyroid at the

beginning and euthyroid one year later, were similar between the groups (p>0.05). Both groups had

an increase in acute phase reactants at baseline (erythrocyte sedimentation rate [ESR] and C-reactive

protein (CRP) levels) and normalized after treatment. Neutrophil (p0.05) and

platelet (p0.05).

Conclusion: Inflammation markers and treatments applied in SAT patients did not have a significant

effect on the prognosis
The Role of Wrist Circumference (Regional Obesity Versus Local Swelling) in Conservatively Treated Distal Radius Fractures: A Single Center Experience
Authors: ÖZDEMİR Erdi , ALTUN Ozan , ERGİŞİ Yılmaz , DAŞAR Uygar , YALÇIN Muhammed Nadir
Published: May 2023

Aim: Regional obesity around the wrist due to local excessive fat or local swelling due to edema has not
been studied as a risk factor to predict the possibility of reduction loss during conservative treatment of
distal radius fractures. We aimed to investigate the impact of wrist circumference on reduction loss risk
in conservatively treated distal radius fractures.
Material and Methods: Patients with distal radius fractures who were conservatively in our institution
between January 2021 and December 2021 are retrospectively reviewed. Patients’ demographics, wrist
circumference, radiographic parameters were obtained from hospital registry notes. Wrist circumference
was measured with an unstretchable tape positioned on a line passing from lister tubercle of the distal
radius and distal ulna. The difference in the wrist circumferences between the injured and uninjured
extremities represented local swelling. The association of these factors with reduction loss was
evaluated.
Results: A total of 73 consecutive patients (19 male, 54 female) with a mean age of 61.1 ± 12.9 were
included. There were 18 reduction losses. There was no association with reduction loss between injured
and uninjured wrist circumferences (p>0.05). However, local swelling, initial displacement at dorsal
angulation and radial inclination, presence of dorsal comminution, and accompanying ulnar styloid
fracture were associated with reduction loss (p<0.05). Local swelling had an odd ratio of 6.661 (1.848
– 24.006, p= 0.004).
Conclusion: Excessive local swelling is found to be a risk factor to predict reduction loss in conservative
treatment of distal radius fractures while regional obesity is not.
Kırmızı Kantaron (Hypericum capitatum) Bitkisi: Fenolik İçeriklerinin, Antioksidan Aktivitesinin Belirlenmesi ve Klinik İzolatlar Üzerinde Antimikrobiyal Etkinliğinin Araştırılması
Authors: ÖZTÜRK Şükran , HAZER Yasin , KAŞKATEPE Banu , ÇÖLGEÇEN Hatice , KULAK Muhittin
Published: May 2023

Amaç: Bu çalışmada, Kırmızı Kantaron, Hypericum capitatum var. capitatum (H. capitatum) bitkisinin

fenolik içeriğinin ve antioksidan aktivitesinin belirlenmesi, standart suşlar ve klinik izolatlar üzerinde

antimikrobiyal etkisinin araştırılması amaçlanmıştır.

Gereç ve Yöntemler: H. capitatum’un, standart bakteri suşları ile kolistin dirençli Acinetobacter

baumannii (A. baumannii) ve çok ilaca dirençli (ÇİD) A. baumannii klinik izolatları üzerindeki

antimikrobiyal etki düzeylerine sıvı mikrodilüsyon testi (MİK) ile gerçekleştirilmiştir (ISO, 2006). Yüksek

Performanslı Sıvı Kromatografisi (YPSK) ile bazı içerikleri aydınlatılan H. capitatum ekstraktının, tohum,

gövde ve yaprak örneklerinde total fenol içeriği araştırılmıştır. DPPH (2,2-difenil-1-pikrilhidrazil) yöntemi

ile antioksidan etkinlik tayini yapılmıştır.

Bulgular: Metanolle ekstrakte edilen bitkinin, Gram (+) bakterilere karşı Staphylococcus aureus (S.aureus)

ATCC-29213 ve Metisilin dirençli S. aureus (MRSA) ATCC 43300 antimikrobiyal etkinliğinin 16

(mg/mL) olduğu saptanmıştır. Dirençli A. baumannii klinik izolatlarına karşı, 64-128 mg/mL MİK değerleri

ile etkin olduğu tespit edilmiştir. YPSK ile bitkinin tohum kısmındaki içerikler ise, sırasıyla; şikimik asit

(1720.42 ppm(mg/ml), kafeik asit (52.50 ppm(mg/ml), sinaminik asit, (14.217,61 ppm(mg/ml), rosmarinik

asit (30,90 ppm(mg/ml) olarak belirlenmiştir. H. capitatum kısımlarına göre toplam fenolik madde

miktarlarının, yaprak (155,93 mg/L), gövde (177,85 mg/L) ve tohum (344,22 mg/L) şeklinde farklılık

gösterdiği tespit edilmiştir. DPPH İnhibisyon aktivitesi; tohum (%55.476 mg/mL), gövde (%57.318 mg/

ml), yaprak (%53.241 mg/ml) BHA (Butil hidroksi anozil) ve BHT (Butil hidroksi tolüen) sırasıyla (%93.77

ve %88.62) askorbik asit ise (%95.21) olarak belirlenmiştir.

Sonuç: Fenolik içerikçe zengin olduğu görülen H. capitatum’ un, antioksidan etkinlik sonuçları, farklı

kısımlarının metanol ekstreleri orta derecede etkili serbest radikal gideren doğal bir antioksidan kaynağı

olduğunu göstermiştir. Antimikrobiyal etkinlik sonuçları ise, standart suşlar ve özellikle klinikte tedavisinin

zor olduğu bilinen dirençli A. baumannii izolatlarına karşı etkinliğinin umut vaat edici olduğu görülmüştür.
Environmental management strategy for coastal waters through a dynamic system approach in Tanjungpinang City region, Riau Islands, Indonesia
Authors: Lestari Febrianti
Published: May 2023

Coastal and small islands are faced with various significant challenges, one of which is the vulnerability to contamination by waste disposal from land and the magnitude of the impact it has on coastal waters. This study presents a framework for formulating environmental management of small island coastal waters from anthropogenic sources of terrestrial land with a system dynamic approach based on the characteristics of physical environmental factors and oceanography of the waters. The purpose of this research is to formulate a strategy for environmental management of the coastal waters of Tanjungpinang City. The results showed that the total magnitude of the waste load originating from anthropogenic sources on the mainland of Tanjungpinang City was 1,073.98 tons/year. The burden of organic waste in Tanjungpinang City is identified from five sources, namely domestic waste from residential areas, hotel and restaurant waste, the food industry, and the agricultural and livestock sectors. The Tanjungpinang coastal waters environmental management strategy with a dynamic system approach is recommended to use an optimistic scenario, but it needs to be supported by several policies in the form of (1) government support to build a community wastewater treatment facility or communal WWTP, (2) increasing community participation and concern for the aquatic environment , and (3) preparing regional strategic plans, specifically in the field of aquatic environmental management in the context of controlling effluent in coastal waters of small islands.
Ecological suitability of mangrove ecosystems as mangrove rehabilitation areas in the Sei Carang estuary waters of Tanjungpinang City
Authors: Zakia Rahima , Lestari Febrianti , Susiana Susiana
Published: May 2023

The waters of the Sei Carang estuary are water areas that are influenced by tides and have mangrove vegetation along the waters. However, with the conversion of land functions such as bauxite mining and logging activities, the existing mangrove ecosystem is damaged. The purpose of the study was to determine the ecological characteristics of the mangrove ecosystem and to determine the level of ecological suitability of the mangrove ecosystem as a mangrove rehabilitation area in the Sei Carang estuary waters, Tanjungpinang City. This study used a purposive sampling method at 4 stations selected based on land openness and locations that allow for rehabilitation. Parameters in this study include mangrove type, substrate, salinity, tidal type, pH, current velocity, and biota objects. Based on observations, there were 10 types of mangroves found. The results of observations that have been calculated using the mangrove rehabilitation land suitability matrix show that each station can be said to be suitable for the rehabilitation area with the distribution of the suitability value of mangrove rehabilitation land showing a dominant suitability of S1 (Highly Appropriate).
Estimasi Simpanan Karbon Hutan di Resort Pengelolaan Hutan (RPH) Alue Geulima Tahura Pocut Meurah Intan Aceh Besar
Authors: Subhan  , Hanafi Ilham , Rosalinda Putri , Muslih Ali Muhammad , Hayati Durrah
Published: May 2023

Forests are natural resources that play an essential role in climate change mitigation. Rising earth temperatures are causing climate change, which is driven by an increase in greenhouse particles, one of which is carbon particles. Human actions generate carbon particles. The amount of carbon absorbed and stored is critical to understanding and serves as a measure of forest condition. The study’s goal is to determine the amount of carbon stored in the Alue Geulima forest in Tahura Pocut Meurah Intan. The Alue Geulima Forest is a representative conservation area with high biodiversity and forest cover. Nested plot methods (in metres): tree level (20 × 20); pole level (10 × 10) and sapling level (5 × 5). Placement of plots systematically (uniform spacing) and the initial plots were placed randomly. The number of plots is 25 plots, sampling of intensity 0.5% represents 200 ha of Alue Geulima forest. The results showed that the value of carbon stocks stored in various strata of stands (trees, poles and saplings) found in 25 measuring plots reached 3,483.76 tons or the average reached the highest in RPH Alue Geulima found at the tree level, namely 2,338.41 tons ha-1. The total carbon stock stored above ground level in the Alue Geulima Tahura PMI Aceh Besar RPH as a whole is 139.35 tons ha-1 with total carbon stocks per 200 ha Alue Geulima RPH forest area of 27,870.08 tons.
The Habitat Analysis of Sunda Clouded Leopard (Neofelis diardi Cuvier 1823) in Batutegi Protection Forest Lampung
Authors: Malik Hafiz Nur , Hernowo Jarwadi Budi
Published: May 2023

Sunda clouded leopard (Neofelis diardi Cuvier, 1823) is a predator that threatened by habitat fragmentation due to the conversion of forest into residential and agricultural areas. One of the habitats of sunda clouded leopard in Sumatra is in the Batutegi Protection Forest. This research aimed to identify the habitat functions of sunda clouded leopard and its characteristic. Data were collected by direct observation using vegetation plots, line transect, camera trapping, and indirect observation to determine signs of animal activities. Vegetation and canopy openness analysis was used to describe the habitat characteristic, while data of potential prey were analyzed using species diversity and abundance indices. The results show that hunting area for sunda clouded leopard was an area with dense canopy cover (64,67%). Resting area and cover area for sunda clouded leopard were areas with very dense canopy cover (78,64% and 73,43%). Potential prey diversity and abundance with higher rate found in lowland forest (H’=2,35), while the lower rate found in sub-montane forest (H’=1,81).
Media Pembelajaraan Berbasis PhET Simulasi Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Peserta Didik di SMK
Authors: Ratnasari Asri , Sumardi Kamin , Berman Ega Taqwali
Published: May 2023

Penggunaan media dalam proses pembelajaran sangat dibutuhkan untuk menarik perhatian peserta didik dan membuat kegiatan pembelajaran menjadi lebih efektif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan produk berupa media video pembelajaran berbasis PhET simulasi dan mengetahui pengaruh hasil belajar dengan menggunakan media video tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan model pengembangan design based research. Model pengembangan ini terdiri dari 4 tahapan yaitu identifikasi masalah, pembuatan/pengembangan produk, uji coba, refleksi dan implementasi. Uji coba dilakukan di kelas X-TPTU C pada mata pelajaran dasar teknik pendingin dan tata udara SMK Negeri 1 Cimahi. Jumlah sampel sebanyak 35 peserta didik. Instrumen yang digunakan berupa angket dan tes. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hasil ujicoba dan validasi media video pembelajaran berbasis PhET simulasi telah memenuhi syarat dan kelayakan yang ideal. Kelayakan pada aspek media sebesar 88% dan kelayakan dari aspek materi sebesar 93%. Media video pembelajaran berbasis PhET simulasi mendapat respon yang sangat baik dari peserta didik. Hasil uji coba media tersebut sebanyak 86,7% peserta didik menyatakan suka dan bermanfaat dalam pembelajaran. Media video pembelajaran berbasis PhET simulasi juga terbukti mampu meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik yang ditunjukkan dengan kenaikan nilai rata-rata. Kenaikan hasil belajar peserta didik mencapai 38% setelah menggunakan Media video pembelajaran berbasis PhET simulasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang laing berpengaruh antara penggunaan media video dengan hasil belajar peserta didik. Penggunaan media video pembelajaran berbasis PhET simulasi dapat digunakan sebagai media alternatif dalam membantu meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik.
Synthesis of Reduced Graphene Oxide Using Reducing Lime Juice (Citrus aurantifolia) and Its Application as Malachite Green Adsorbent in Aquatic Environments
Authors: Akbar Said Ali Akbar , Hasby Hasby
Published: May 2023

The cytotoxicity of fishes resulting from the presence of various industrial dyes in industrial effluents is a significant global concern. This study aims to synthesize Reduced Graphene Oxide (RGO) using a natural reducing agent from lime juice. The synthesis process uses a modified Hummer method. The Langmuir and Freundlich Isothermal equations are used to study the adsorption character of MG using RGO. The adsorption kinetics was studied using first and second order equations. The adsorption capacity was measured with concentration 2, 10, 50, and 100 mg L-1 of MG respectively. The results obtained are for the adsorption isotherms following Langmuir and Freundlich. ΔG° shows a negative value which means the adsorption process is spontaneous. The adsorption kinetics follows the first order equation. The adsorption capacity obtained was Qm = 223.21 mg g−1 and a contact time of 20 minutes which made it a strong adsorbent for removing MG from water samples. The removal efficiency of MG by prepared adsorbents from real environmental water sample on the Ulee Lheue beach, Alue Naga beach, and the Krueng Aceh river has been implemented. The results obtained confirmed good work in the applicability of adsorbents for environmental
Laparoscopic vs mini-incision open appendectomy in patients presenting with acute appendicitis.
Authors: Abdullah Khan  , Fazal Hussain  , Gulfam  , Rab Nawaz  , Mumtaz Khan
Published: May 2023

Objective: To compare the outcome of laparoscopic vs mini incision open appendectomy for acute appendicitis. Study Design: Randomized Control study. Setting: Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Hospital, Phase V, Hayatabad, Peshawar. Period: March 2022 to November 2022. Material & Methods: A total of 96 patients were enrolled in the study, the patients were divided in to two groups using randomization using non probability consecutive sampling and 48 patients were allocated to each group. Group A patients underwent laparoscopic while group B patients underwent mini incision appendectomy. In both groups operative time, need for analgesics, postoperative pain score, hospital stay and postoperative wound infection was compared. Chi square test and Independent sample T test was used, a P value ≤ 0.05 was taken as significant. Results: The mean age of the patients in group A was 30.58±8.35 years and 28.52±5.79 years in group B. In group A 14.6% patients needed analgesics while in group B 31.2% patients. Regarding the hospital stay group A patients had a mean hospital stay of 25.85±1.53 hours and in group B the mean hospital stay was 29.58±3.76 hours. In group A the mean postoperative pain score was 2.17±0.97 and in group B the mean postoperative pain score was 2.88±0.81. Conclusion: Laparoscopic appendectomy has a lower average postoperative pain score, need for analgesics and shorter hospital length as compared to mini incision operative appendectomy.
Frequency of causes of acute kidney injury at a children tertiary care hospital.
Authors: Imran Maqsood  , Asim Khurshid  , Hashim Raza
Published: May 2023

Objective: To determine the frequency of causes of acute kidney injury (AKI) in children at a tertiary care hospital. Study Design: Descriptive, Cross-sectional study. Setting: Department of Pediatric Medicine, The Children’s Hospital & Institute of Child Health, Multan. Period: January 2022 to December 2022. Material & Methods: A total of 268 children presenting with AKI were analyzed. Once registered, 5 ml venous blood sample was drawn and sent to the laboratory of the hospital for serum creatinine level and blood culture reports. All the relevant information like age, gender, residential status, monthly family income, maternal literacy and their relation to causes of AKI were noted. Results: In a total of 268 AKI cases, 164 (61.2%) were boys and 104 (38.8%) girls. The mean age was 4.33±2.57 years. There were 163 (60.8%) children who belonged to rural areas and 105 (39.2%) were from urban areas. Family history of AKI was positive in 61 (22.8%) while mothers of 206 (76.9%) cases were literate. Sepsis was noted in 113 (42.2%) cases, glomerulonephritis in 62 (23.1%) and shock in 65 (24.3%). Sepsis was significantly associated with male gender (p=0.001), younger age (p<0.001), low monthly family income (p=0.002) and family history of AKI (p<0.001). Glomerulonephritis was significantly associated with older age (p<0.001) and maternal illiteracy (p=0.045) while shock was significantly associated with female gender (p=0.013) and family history of AKI (p<0.001). Conclusion: Sepsis was the commonest etiological factor for pediatric acute kidney injury followed by shock and glomerulonephritis.
Comparison of urethrocutaneous fistula after tubularized incised plate urethroplasty and urethral advancement and glanuloplasty incorporated in coronal hypospadias.
Authors: Omair Arshad Dar  , Naveed Ahmed  , Tamoor Afzal  , Iftikhar Ahmed  , Habib-Ur-Rehman  , Asrar Ahmad
Published: May 2023

Objective: To find the incidence of urethrocutaneous fistula after Tubularized Incised Plate Urethroplasty (TIPU) and Urethral Advancement and Glanuloplasty Incorporated (URAGPI) repairs in children presenting with coronal hypospadias. Study Design: Randomized Prospective Study. Setting: Department of Paediatric Surgery, Pak Emirates Military Hospital, Rawalpindi. Period: 10th March 2022 to 10th November 2022. Material & Methods: A total of 40 children were enrolled in the study. Patients were randomly allocated to receive either TIPU (n=20) or URAGPI (n=20) technique after approval of hospital ethical review committee. Data was collected on a specifically designed proforma. Outcome was measured in terms of incidence of urethrocutaneous fistula in the two study groups. Results: Average age of patients was 28.2 ± 9.7 (months) in TIPU and 29.6 ± 9.9 months in URAGPI group. Frequency of fistula was 4 (20.0%) in TIPU repair compared to none 0 (0.0%) in the URAGPI repair. Difference in proportions of urethrocutaneous fistula was found statistically significant between the two groups (p-value = 0.03). Conclusion: Incidence of urethrocutaneous fistula was found greater in TIPU technique when compared with URAGPI technique.
Frequency of maternal high serum hs-C reactive protein level in pre-eclampsia patients.
Authors: Komal Aftab  , Sana Javed  , Bushra Mehmod  , Bazgha Sahar  , Shehla Tabassum  , Abeera Malik
Published: May 2023

Objective: To determine the frequency of high serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) level in pre-eclampsia women. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Bahawalpur Medical and Dental College, Bahawalpur. Period: October 2022 to February 2023. Material & Methods: A total of 206 women aged between 20-35 years with singleton pregnancy, gestational age >20 weeks, any parity, and pre-eclampsia were analyzed. High serum hs-CRP was defined as when serum hs-CRP was above 7.0mg/L. The patient was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia when she had systolic blood pressure ≥140mmHg, measured at two different intervals after 20 weeks of pregnancy and proteinuria (200 mg or more per 24-hour period) by laboratory test. The frequency of high hs-CRP was noted. Results: In a total of 206 females, the mean age was 29.69±3.12 years while 120 (58.3%) were aged between 18-30 years. The mean gestational age and parity were 27.83±2.64 weeks and 2.65±1.44 respectively. Frequency of high serum hs-CRP was noted in 135 (65.5%) females with pre-eclampsia. It was found that age (p=0.686), gestational age (0.253) and parity (p=0.927) were not having any statistically significant association with high serum hs-CRP. BMI was noted to have significant association with high serum hs-CRP (p<0.001). Conclusion: The frequency of high maternal hs-CRP was very high (65.5%) among females with pre-eclampsia.
Performance of PMKISAN scheme in India with Special Reference to Tamil Nadu – An insight into Distribution
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Economics, Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College,  G.B. Nagar, Kalavai, P Jagadeshwaran , K R Ashok ,   Director (Retired), Centre for Agricultural and Rural Development Studies,  TNAU, Coimbatore, A Vidhyavathi ,   Department of Agricultural Economics, TNAU, Coimbatore, M Nirmala Devi ,   Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, TNAU, Coimbatore, M Prahadeeswaran ,   Department of Agricultural Economics, TNAU, Coimbatore
Published: May 2023

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme is an income support scheme implemented by the Government of India to help farmers at the time of cultivation for the purchase of agricultural inputs. Cash transfer programme positively impacts, increasing the consumption pattern, nutritional status and eliminating rural poverty. The study analyzed the performance and progress of the state under the PMKISAN scheme and also estimated the proportion of income to the total annual income of the households. The results indicate that large share of beneficiary belong to Uttar Pradesh (20.82 percent), followed by Maharashtra (8.98 percent) and Madhya Pradesh (7.08 percent) and in case of Tamil Nadu, districts like Villupuram, Tiruvannamalai, Salem and Cuddalore have the highest beneficiaries. The lowest share was observed in states like Goa, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry, etc.; the reason for the lesser registration of beneficiaries might be due to problems with the land documents of farmers, i.e., mismatching of names. The results also found that it has positive impact on redistribution of income to small and marginal farmers where the income share to their annual income is higher in all the districts of Tamil Nadu. Digitization of land records and other information would help increase the number of beneficiaries among the states which has a lesser share.
Transforming Agriculture through Nanotechnology: A Comprehensive Overview
Authors:   Department of Agriculture Communication, GBPUAT Pantnagar, Tripathi Gagan T , Gupta Vanshika ,   Department of Agriculture Communication, GBPUAT Pantnagar, Joshi Rajat ,   Department of Agriculture Communication, GBPUAT Pantnagar
Published: May 2023

Nanotechnology has emerged as a transformative force in agriculture, offering innovative solutions to address critical challenges in food production, sustainability, and resource management. This comprehensive overview explores the multifaceted impact of nanotechnology on agriculture, providing insights into its potential to revolutionize the sector and by elucidating the fundamental principles of nanotechnology and its applicability in agriculture, emphasizing nanomaterials’ unique properties that enable precise manipulation at the molecular and nanoscale levels. It explores diverse applications, including nanoparticle-based nutrient delivery systems, nanoencapsulation for controlled release of agrochemicals, and the development of nanosensors for real-time monitoring of crop health and environmental parameters. Furthermore, this delves into the emerging field of precision farming enabled by nanotechnology, where data-driven decision-making and targeted interventions optimize resource utilization, minimize environmental impacts, and maximize crop yields. It examines the potential of nano pesticides in integrated pest management, highlighting their eco-friendly nature and reduced environmental contamination. Nanotechnology’s role in soil management and remediation is also discussed, showcasing its capacity to improve soil health, remediate contaminated lands, and enhance nutrient availability. The review sheds light on the application of nanofertilizers, which not only enhance nutrient use efficiency but also mitigate nutrient runoff, contributing to sustainable agriculture. While nanotechnology holds immense promise, it is imperative to consider safety and environmental implications. This examines the challenges and regulatory considerations surrounding the use of nanomaterials in agriculture, emphasizing the need for responsible development and rigorous risk assessment.
Efficacy of Tillage Practices with Supplemental Drip Irrigation on Dry land Hybrid Maize
Authors:   Department of Agronomy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, M Saravanan , S Jeyaraman ,   Institute of Agriculture, Kudumiyanmalai - 622 104
Published: May 2023

Field experiments were conducted during 2011 and 2012 at Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Kumulur, Tamil Nadu to evaluate the tillage practices, crop residue and supplemental drip irrigation in hybrid maize under dry land condition. Tillage practices and crop residue with supplemental drip irrigation practices lead to significant improvement in growth parameters and yield attributes. The highest grain yield of 6845 and 6789 kg ha-1 in both the seasons, respectively was obtained by minimum tillage with crop residue @ 10 t ha1 + supplemental drip irrigation ten times. Therefore, minimum tillage (one pass of moldboard plough followed by two passes of disk harrow) with crop residue @ 10 t ha-1 + supplemental drip irrigation ten times could be recommended for improving yield and profit in hybrid maize under dry land condition.
Response of Direct Seeded Rice Under Different Formulation of New Generation Herbicides on Growth And Yield
Authors:   Department of Agronomy, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar- 608 002, Tamil Nadu, India, B Gokul Raj , S M Sureshkumar ,   Department of Agronomy, Rice Research Station (TNAU), Tirur- 602 025, Tamil Nadu, G Baradhan ,   Department of Agronomy, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar- 608 002, Tamil Nadu, India, R Suganya ,   4Regional Plant Quarantine Station (RPQS), Meenambakkam, Chennai- 600 016, Tamil Nadu.
Published: May 2023

A field experiment was conducted during kharif season of 2022 to evaluate the growth and yield response of direct seeded rice under different formulation of new generation herbicides. The results revealed that, pre emergence application of bensulfuron methyl 0.6% + pretilachlor 6% GR @ 10 kg ha-1 on 7 DAS fb hand weeding on 40 DAS recorded broad spectrum of weed control. The highest crop growth attributes (tillers/hill, leaf area index and total dry matter), yield attributes (productive tiller, filled grains/panicle, panicle weight) and grain yield (6670 kg ha-1), net returns (Rs.94991 ha-1) and the highest returns per rupee invested (Rs.2.77) were recorded in pre emergence application of bensulfuron methyl 0.6% + pretilachlor 6% GR @ 10 kg ha-1 on 7 DAS fb hand weeding on 40 DAS, which was best broad spectrum effective herbicide in order to minimize the diverse weed flora in direct seeded rice.