bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
STUDIES ON SALT AFFECTED SOILS OF KRISHNAGIRI RESERVOIR PROJECT AREA DHARMAPURI DISTRICT
Authors:   Assitant Professor, Dept.of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, S BASKARAN , P MUTHUSWAMY ,   Associate Professor, Dept.of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, R NATESAN ,   Dept.of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: September 2023

The soil problem which is a major factor limiting the crop productivity in Krishnagiri Reservoir Project ayacut area of Dharmapuri District was investigated. The results of the study showed that the soil is loamy to sandy loam in texture. The EC ranged from 0.29 to 4.3 m. mhos/cm and pH from 83 to 10.2. Exchange- able sodium percentage (ESP) varied from 189 to 41.1. The organic carbon content in all the locations are found to be tow. The available N status is low while P is low to medium and K medium to high. The estimated gypsum requirement for reclamation ranged from 50 to 130 t/ha. The ESP of the soil has a significant positive correlation with pH (0.415); finer fraction (0 720**) and gypsum requirement (0.771). The soils in the villages of the ayacut area are grouped into three categories based on pH and ESP and gypsum requirements are given for reclamation.
MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS OF GENETIC DIVERGENCE IN BLACKGRAM
Authors:   Dept of Plant Breeding and Genectics,Orissa Univ. of Agrl., and Technology. Bhubaneswar 751 003 ., R.C MISRA
Published: September 2023

Twentyfour geographically diverse blackgram (Vigna mungo (L) Hepper) varieties were grouped into nine clusters on the basis of multivariate analysis for nine yield traits. Characters like yield, pods/plant, plant height, seed weight and days to maturity were found to contribute much to the genetic divergence in blackgram. The genetic clustering pattern revealed the absence of parallelism between geogra- phic and genetic diversity. Inter-cluster distances and mean cluster character values indicated that hybridization of cluster lil varieties (LBG 295, LBG-296, UG-135) with cluster-VIII variety (H-76-1) would exhibit high heterosis and also result in segre- gants with higher yield.
EFFECT OF NITROGEN AND PLANT POPULATION ON YIELD AND YIELD COMPONENTS OF JAYA RICE UNDER RECOMMENDED IRRIGATION PRACTICE
Authors:   Assitant Professor, Department of Agronomy, College of Agricultural Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University, Tirupati, D SRINIVASULU REDDY
Published: September 2023

Studies were conducted at the Tirupati campus of the Andhra Pradesh Agri- cultural University to find out the effect of nitrogen (0, 90 and 180 Kg N/ha) and plant population (10 and 6.7 lakhs / ha) levels at recommended irrigation practice on yield and yield components of Jaya rice during rabi 1978 and Kharif 1979 on sandy loam soils. Increasing nitrogen levels from no nitrogen to 180 kg N/ha increa sed the number of productive tillers, filled grains and test weight. Lower plant poplation (6 67 lakhs / ha) resulted in more number of productive tillers per plant and filled grains per panicle. Higher grain and straw yields were obtained with 180 kg N/ha and 6.67 lakhs plant population/ha. The results indicated that rice under recommended water management practice of 2 and 5 cm depth of submergence during Kharif and rabi respectively, had response upto 180 kg N/ha. uptake of NPK increased with increase in nitrogen level and decrease in plant population level.
RESIDUES OF FHORATE IN RICE
Authors:   Dept of Soil & Agrl.. Chemistry ,Orissa Univ. of Agrl., and Technology. Bhubaneswar 751 003 ., H.K SENAPATI , A.K PAL ,   Dept of Soil & Agrl.. Chemistry ,Orissa Univ. of Agrl., and Technology. Bhubaneswar 751 003 ., M.R PATTNAIK ,   Dept of Soil & Agrl.. Chemistry ,Orissa Univ. of Agrl., and Technology. Bhubaneswar 751 003 .
Published: September 2023

Studies on residues of phorate on rice plant and subsequent on soil were under taken. Two doses of phorate at 10 Kg ai/ha and 2:0 Kg al/ha were applied: in the soil in the granular from. The samples both soil and plant were taken after 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 45 days of application and residue levels were analysed spectrophotometrically. The pesticide reaches non detectable level within 20 days of application, in soil and in case of plant maximum residue was obtained at 5th day of sampling and becomes safe after 30 and 45 days of application for both doses.
A study was conducted during the year 1982-83 and 1983 84 to study, the effect of irrigation at critical stages of growth under two depths of irrigation in ratoon sorghum (CO 24). Irrigating the ratoon sorghum five times. vit, ratooning. knee-high. flag lost, flowering and soft dough stages. with 4 cm depth, produced higher grain yield with high water use efficiency. Among the stages. flowering is found to be the most critical period for moisture stress.
Authors:   Associate Professor in Agronomy, ICAR Water Management Scheme Agrl. College & Res. Inst.,Madurai, P SUBRAMANIAN , S PURUSHOTHAMAN ,   Professor And Head (FARMS & WMS) ICAR Water Management Scheme Agrl. College & Res. Inst.,Madurai, S PECHIAPPAN ,   Assitant Professor in Agronomy, ICAR Water Management Scheme Agrl. College & Res. Inst.,Madurai
Published: September 2023

A study was conducted during the year 1982-83 and 1983 84 to study, the effect of irrigation at critical stages of growth under two depths of irrigation in ratoon sorghum (CO 24). Irrigating the ratoon sorghum five times. vit, ratooning. knee-high. flag lost, flowering and soft dough stages. with 4 cm depth, produced higher grain yield with high water use efficiency. Among the stages. flowering is found to be the most critical period for moisture stress.
THE MOISTURE RETENTION CHARACTERISTICS IN RED AND LATERITE SOILS (IN HUMID TROPICAL REGION) OF KERALA
Authors:   Associate Professor, Kerala Agricultural University Vellanikara,Trichur 680 654, P.C ANTONY
Published: September 2023

The moisture retention of red and laterite soils is comparatively poorer, since these soils are generally coarse textured with Kaolin and Iran oxide clay minerals. The maximum water holding capacity, field capacity, moisture retained at tensions of 1, 5, 10 and 15 bars were higher in laterite than in red loams. The available. water was also higher in laterite than in red loom.
VARIABILITY FOR NODULATING ABILITY IN GREEN GRAM GENOTYPES UNDER FIELD CONDITIONS
Authors:   Professor School of Genectics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, A.S SHANMUGAM ,   Assitant,School of Genectics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, S.R SREE RANGASWAMY ,   Director,School of Genectics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: September 2023

Seventy seven green gram genotypes were studled for the nodulating ability under field conditions. Large variation was observed for noduto number among the host geno types both at flowering and maturity phases. Nodulating ability and DMP components benaved independently in the population studied and hence simultaneous selection may be useful. The green gram line 1791 possessed high nhdulating ability as wall as yield potential.
EFFECT OF N AND K FERTILIZATION ON Fe, Zn, Mn and Cu NUTRITION OF CASSAVA (MANIHOT ESCULENTA CARNTZ) VARIETIES
Authors:   Associate Professor, Dept.of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, P MUTHUSWAMY , K CHIRANJIVI RAO ,   Agriculrural Chemist, Sugarcane Breading Institute,Coimbatore 641 007,Tamil Nadu.
Published: September 2023

Cassava varieties, Burma and H. 165 were raised in a sandy loam soil under four levels of N aud K. Micronutrient contents of tuber, stem and leat were esti- mated in a ten month old crop. The results indicated that the concentration of ell the micronutrients in tuber, stem and leaf were not appreciably influenced by N and K fertilization. Leaf registered higher content of all the micronutrients except Zn. In tuber the concentration of Fe, Mn and Cu was the lowest and Zn was maximum. The variety H.165 had higher requiremont of all the four micronutrients than Burma. Nitrogen and Potash fertilization. had significantly increased the uptake of all the micronutrients. One hectare of tapioca crop yielding 33, 29 and 8 t/ha of tuber, stem and leaf respectively on fresh weight basis was found to remove. 2.76 Kg Fe. 805 Zn, 456 g Mn and 144 g Cu. The distribution of these nutriets in the plant indicated that more than fifty per cent of Zn had mobilised to the tuber while the stem retained a major po.tion of the absorbed Fe, Mn and Cu.
STUDIES ON POLLEN GERMINATION IN GUAVA AND ITS RELATIVES
Authors:   Department of Floriculture,Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003 Tamilnadu, N CHEZHIYAN
Published: September 2023

The guava var Safeda recorded 80.33% pollen germination with tube length of 35.12 /u at 30% sucrose whereas it was only 3 54% with 12.6 /u tube length to seedless at 5% sucrose 72 hours after sowing. Among the relatives P. cujavillus responded for sucrose IBA and GA concentrations. The p. molle had showed 54 28% pollen germination with 282.7 u the maximum tube length among the species studied. A sucrose concentration of 15 to 20% in general had a good affect on Psidium species for germination of pollen grains. The requirement of different species for pollen germination in GA was highly variable. The IBA concentration 20, 40 and 60 ppm gave nagative results. Hence, lower concentration could be tried for better results.
RESPONSE OF SORGHUM CULTIVARS TO NITROGEN UNDER DRY FARMING CONDITIONS.
Authors:   Dept of Agronomy  Rajasthan College of Agriculture Udaipur 313 001, M.L GUPTA , K.K JAIN ,   Dept of Agronomy  Rajasthan College of Agriculture Udaipur 313 001, O.L SHARMA ,   Dept of Agronomy  Rajasthan College of Agriculture Udaipur 313 001, N.S YADAVA ,   Dept of Agronomy  Rajasthan College of Agriculture Udaipur 313 001
Published: September 2023

Three cultivars of sorghum (CSH-5, SPV-245 and Aspuri (local) were tried at four levels (0, 30, 60 and 90 kg/ha) of nitrogen. The experiment was conducted at Agricul tural Ros. Sub Station, Sukhadia University, Aklera (Jhalawar) during Kharif season of 1979, 1980 and 1931. Hybrid CSH-5 (23.08 g/ha) and variety SPV-Z45 (19.26 /ha) vielded more grain than Aspurl (15.16 g/ha) but a roverse trond was observed for fodder yields. Every dose of nitrogen added significantly increased the grein and fodder yields.
ESTIMATION OF HETEROSIS IN HYBRIDS AND SEGREGATING PATTERN IN F GENERATION FOR APICULUS PIGMENTATION IN SPIKELETS OF RICE (Oryza sativa L.)
Authors:   Associate Professor (Rice) School of Genectics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, K.S PARAMASIVAM
Published: September 2023

parents namely Tr and Triveni and four susceptible high yielding popular strains viz., IR 36. IR 50, TKM 9 and CO 44 were chosen for crossing work. Seven crosses were effected and hybrids were raised along with their respective parents, Quantitative characters Viz.. plant height, number of productive tillers, panicle length, number of spikelets per panicle, 100 grains weight and grain yield per plant were recorded and studied. Four crosses viz.. IR 50x T7, T7x TKM 9, Triveni x TKM 9 and Triveni x IR 36 expressed heterosis for the six yield contributing characters studied. In cross combinations viz, Triveni x TKM 9 and T7 x TKM9. study was undertaken in F, generation for the segregating pattern of apiculus pigmentation in spikelets. Apiculus pigmentation has been found to be complementary gene action.
BLOSSOM BIOLOGY OF GUAVA AND ITS RELATIVES
Authors:   Department of Floriculture,Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003 Tamilnadu, N CHEZHIYAN
Published: September 2023

Studies on blossom biology of guava and its relatives revealed that both longitudinal and Irregular but splitting were recorded with more of longitudinal splitting. There was no clear vision of bud spiliting. In P. cattlelanum and P. cattleianum var lucidum which showed bright shinning on the top of the bud in the previous day evening The anthesis was between 4.00 a. m. to 7.05 a. m. and the peak anthesis differ.d from species to species. The duration of anthesis ranged from 30 minutes to 135 minutes. The anther dehiscence was between 4 a. m. and 8 a. m. in guava cultivars with a peak between 5 a. m. to 7 a, m. whereas it was 4 to 9 a, m. in relatives with individual species differing in their peak opening. The stamens splitted longitudinally.
CONSUMPTION DIGESTION AND UTILISATION OF BHENDI VARIETIES BY Earias vittella Fabricius
Authors:   Assitant Professor, Department of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, N DHANDAPANI
Published: September 2023

Consumption Index, growth rate and ECD of E vittells were maximum on the variety Pusa Savani, while the AD. ECI and ECD were more on the culture AE 17:
ESTIMATION OF HETEROSIS IN CROSSES INVOLVING SALINE RESISTANT RICE CULTURES
Authors:   Associate Professor (Rice) School of Genectics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, K.S PARAMASIVAN
Published: September 2023

To evolve suitable saline and alkaline resistant rice strains for southern districts of Tamil Nadu, hybridization was done between susceptible high yielders and resis- tant donor parents. Crossed seeds obtained were sown in the nursery beds along with their respective parents. Metric traits were recorded and studied in randomly selected 20 hybrids Heterosis, heterobeltiosis and standard heterosis were computed. Among the 15 cross combinations studied, four cross combinations viz.. TKM 6 (M) x Cul. 7583, TKM 6 (M) x Cul. 7609, IR 26 x Dasal and IR 29 x Cul. 7609 expressed high vigour and yield potential.
VARIABILITY STUDIES IN MUSKMELON (CUCUMIS MELO L.)
Authors:   Indian Agricultural Research Institute,New Delhi 110 012, K.R.M Swamy , O.P Dutta ,   Indian Agricultural Research Institute,New Delhi 110 012, P.R Ramachander ,   Indian Agricultural Research Institute,New Delhi 110 012, S.D Wahi ,   Indian Agricultural Research Institute,New Delhi 110 012
Published: September 2023

Phenotypic and genotypic coefficients or variation, neritably toroad sense) and genetic advance were assessed in 45 genotypes of muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.). The differences between the genotypes were highly significant for all the 20 characters studied. The heritability estimates were invariably moderate to high for all the chara- cters studied High heritability along with high genetic advance as percentage of mean was observed for sutures, netting. shape index. flesh thickness, average weight per fruit, total id per plant and titratable acidity. Hence, these traits are the most suitable for further improvement through selection.
STUDIES ON STABILITY FOR YIELD COMPONENT CHARACTERS AND CORRELATION OF STABILITY PARAMETERS IN COWPEA (Vigna unquiculata (L.) Walp)
Authors:   Associate Professor, Regional Research Station, Vridhachalam 606 001., G KANDASAMY , S RAJASEKARAN ,   Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Botany,Agricultural College and Research Institute,Madurai 625104 TamilNadu., M KADAMBAVANASUNDARAM ,   School of Genectics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: September 2023

In any breeding programme, It is necessary to screen and identify phenotypically stable genotypes which could perform more or less uniformly under different environ- mental conditions. In view of great significance the present study was under taken to investigate the stability of yield and component characters in cowpea. Since the association between stability parameters of yield and its components furnish infor- mation subjected to environmental variations (Jatasra and Paroda, 1981), an attempt was also made to compute correlation coefficients between stability parameters of yield and component characters in cowpes.
PHENOTYPIC STABILITY FOR CANE YIELD IN SUGARCANE
Authors:   Department of Plant Breeding Haryana Agricultural University,Hissar 125004, D.P DESWAL , R.S SANGWAN ,   Department of Plant Breeding Haryana Agricultural University,Hissar 125004
Published: September 2023

Thirteen varieties of sugarcane including four released varieties (Co 1148, Co 1158, Co 7717 and Co 7314) were investigated for G x E interaction for cane yield during three successive years (1979 through 1982). The mean squares due to geno- type, environment and G x E interaction were found highly significant. Co 7314 was the highest yielder in each year. On the basis of regression coefficient and deviation from regression, Co 1148 was found the most desirable variety. This variety was also second highest cans yielder over the years.
PHOTOSYNTHESIS IN RELATION TO YIELD POTENTIAL IN BLACKGRAM
Authors:   Department of Crop PHysiology,Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore- 641 003., R CHANDRA BABU , R SADASIVAM ,   Department of Crop PHysiology,Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore- 641 003., N NATARAJARATNAM ,   Department of Crop PHysiology,Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore- 641 003., S.R SREE RANGASWAMY ,   Department of Crop PHysiology,Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore- 641 003.
Published: September 2023

Significant varietal differences were found to exist among blackgram cultivars for photosynthetic rate, total dry matter, seed yield and harvest index. Photo- synthetic rate per se alone is not responsible for yield. However higher photo- synthetic rate during pod development phase has a significant positive bearing on final yield. Higher phytomass and harvest index are also important for increased yield in blackgram.
INFLUENCE OF PHOSPHORUS AND MICRONUTRIENTS ON THE YIELD AND UPTAKE OF NPK IN COWPEA VAR. CO. 3
Authors:   Dept.of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, R KRISHNASAMY , T.S MANICKAM ,   Dept.of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, G.V KOTHANDARAMAN ,   Dept.of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: September 2023

Application of ZnSO, (25 kg/ha) had influenced the highest uptake of N, P and K in cowpes and soil application of 50 kg P_{2}*O_{E} / h_{B} was found to be significantly su- perior in increasing their uptake. The grain yield was the highest in T_{S} treatment ( Na, MoO , at 0.25kg / h * a ) while straw yield was higher in T_{4} treatment ( znS*O_{4} at 25 ka/ha). Highest grain yield (602kg / h * a) of cowpea was recorded in T_{1} treatment when coupled with 2 * 0/6 DAP spray.
USE OF A STARCH AGAR AS SELECTIVE ISOLATION MEDIUM FOR SEED-BORNE STRAINS OF Xanthomonas campestris pv. Oryzae.
Authors:   Centre of Advanced Studies in Biology, University of Madras, S.P SUMMATHY , S.S GNANAMANICKAMI ,   Centre of Advanced Studies in Biology, University of Madras
Published: September 2023

The ability of Xanthomonas pv. oryzae to digest starch has been used to detect the presence of the pathogen in rice (Oryzae sativa L.) seeds with the use of SX agar. Zones of starch hydrolysis appeared around seeds containing pv. oryzae 481 h after the seeds were plated onto SX agar. By this method 12 pathogenic strains of pv. oryzae were detected and characterised from seeds of 19 cultivars of rice. Starch digesting strains with yellow colonies and tested for their aerobic nature were found to be pv. oryzae. This seod-plating procedure was used to monitor the extent of seed Infection and to examine the variability among the pathogenic strains of pv. oryzae from Southern India.
STUDIES ON THE ECONOMICS OF PADDY CULTIVATION IN TRICHUR DISTRICT IN KERALA
Authors:   Junior Assitant Professor Regional Agrl Research  Station 670 353, BASTINE LATHA
Published: September 2023

The study conducted in Trichur district in Kerala in 1981-82, showed that the cost of cultivation per hectare worked out to Rs. 3668.42 in the case of high yielding .varieties and Rs. 3403.12 in the case of local varieties. The most important contribu- ting factor to the cost of cultivation was found to be human labour to an extent of 29.05 percent in the case of high yielding varieties and 40.49 percent in the case of local varieties. A comparison with the cost of cultivation studies during the years 1978-79 and 1979-80 showed an increasing trend, This can be attributed to the increased use of fertilizers and higher wage rates. The benefit cost ratios for high yielding and local varieties were 1.76 and 1.61 respectively. The cost of production per quin- tai of paddy worked out to Rs. 67.78 and 77.44 for high yielding and local varie- ties respectively.
CHEMICAL CONTROL OF POINTED GOURD VINE BORER, (Apomecyna Saltator) FABR.
Authors:   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, A.P SAMALO
Published: September 2023

Several insecticides were tested against the pointed gourd vine borer, Apomecyna Saltator Fabr.. a serious pest of pointed gourd. Isofenphos sprayed @ 0.5 kg a.i./ha killed 100% grubs feeding in the vines, Soil treatment with granular phorate, carbofuran quinalphos or disulfoton or aldrin dust applied @ 1 kg a. i/ha during january killed 75% grubs habitating in the roots left for ratoon crop. Maximum net profit of Rs 2.267 /ha was obtained when the crop was sprayed With quinalphos 0.5/kg a.i./ha at 280 days after planting (DAP) However, the benefit cost ratio was higher with phosphamidon treatment.
CONSEQUÊNCIAS DA ANDROPAUSA NA SAÚDE DO HOMEM
Authors: Pereira Anderson Marçal , Macedo Gabriel Vinicius , Silvino Patrícia Regina , Gonçalves Rafhaela Borges , Buchaim Daniela Vieira
Published: September 2023

A andropausa é um processo natural de envelhecimento masculino que ocorre com uma diminuição gradual dos níveis de testosterona. Embora a andropausa não seja tão conhecida quanto à menopausa feminina, pode causar vários problemas de saúde e de qualidade de vida para os homens. A relevância do tema está em discutir um assunto quase desconhecido por muitas pessoas e trazer luz sobre o seu conceito, tratamento e consequências da andropausa. A dificuldade dos homens em discutir sua saúde com profissionais é recorrente, quando se trata da sua saúde sexual e envelhecimento a situação é mais complicada, com exceção da próstata que é muito debatida. Mas, a andropausa necessita de maior discussão. O objetivo da revisão foi estudar a andropausa e suas consequências para a saúde do homem. A metodologia utilizada foi da revisão integrativa da literatura em que a utilização das bases de dados Google Scholar, Scielo e Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS) ocorreu nos meses de março a maio de 2023. Os resultados da revisão demonstraram que há muitos estudos atualizados sobre o tema. As pesquisas variam sobre os melhores tratamentos relacionados a reposição hormonal, bem como os medicamentos que possam auxiliar na fertilidade dos homens com hipogonadismo tardio e que auxiliam no tratamento da andropausa. Esse distúrbio impacta na saúde masculina de forma intensa e afeta os ossos, órgãos, saúde mental e sexual. Assim, seria relevante que houvesse campanhas de conscientização sobre o tema para trazer mais conhecimento, prevenção e cuidados a saúde masculina.
BRONZEAMENTO ARTIFICIAL E OS RISCOS DE MELANOMA
Authors: Perez Eduarda Longui , Casanova Joana Gonzales Miranda , Furukawa Livia Verdinasse , Sales Yasmin Silva de , Melo Ana Carolina Manicardi de
Published: September 2023

Desde 2009, o Brasil proibiu o bronzeamento artificial, e a Organização Mundial de Saúde classificou as câmaras de bronzeamento como agentes altamente carcinogênicos, equiparando-os ao cigarro. Esses dispositivos emitem radiação ultravioleta (UV), que penetra profundamente na pele, causando alterações nas fibras de colágeno e elastina e resultando em várias mudanças cutâneas, levando os usuários a acreditarem erroneamente que não estão prejudicando a pele. No entanto, meia hora de bronzeamento artificial equivale a oito horas de exposição ao sol intenso. O objetivo deste trabalho é verificar a incidência de melanoma em pacientes que fazem o bronzeamento artificial, com o propósito de conscientizar a população sobre os riscos a que são submetidas. Este estudo trata-se de uma pesquisa bibliográfica integrativa, com o levantamento de obras a partir dos indexadores Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde, Scientific Electronic Library Online e PubMed, utilizando os descritores: melanoma e bronzeamento, no período de 2012 a 2022. Os efeitos adversos do bronzeamento artificial se tornam evidentes com o tempo, apesar do resultado imediato de uma pele bronzeada e atraente. Eles incluem o surgimento de manchas, envelhecimento precoce e um maior risco de diversos tipos de câncer de pele, como o melanoma, carcinoma de células escamosas e carcinoma basocelular, além de outros problemas dermatológicos. Portanto, é crucial conscientizar as pessoas sobre os perigos do bronzeamento artificial, adotar medidas adequadas de proteção solar e realizar o autoexame da pele regularmente, a fim de prevenir o melanoma e manter uma pele saudável.
SÍFILIS, UM PROBLEMA DE SAÚDE PÚBLICA
Authors: Galhardo Anna Clara , Costa Gabriel Pimentel Moraes Leite , Garcia Maria Rita de Amorim , Gasparotto Nathalia Deo
Published: September 2023

Sífilis é uma doença sexualmente transmissível que afeta mulheres, homens e crianças, incluindo a sífilis congênita. Atualmente, mulheres jovens na faixa etária entre 20 a 29 anos e negras são as mais afetadas, embora existam outros fatores de risco como a falta de informação e acesso a cuidados de saúde adequados que possam contribuir para a influência nos casos da doença. A sífilis se manifesta em três estágios: Sífilis primária, sífilis secundária e sífilis terciária, sendo a primária e secundária as fases mais marcantes, pois é nesse período que ocorre as manifestações de sintomas como a presença de pequenas feridas em regiões genitais. O objetivo desta revisão é abordar artigos recentes sobre a sífilis, investigando as principais causas para o aumento de casos no Brasil. Dentre outros fatores identificados estão a desinformação e a falta de campanhas de prevenção, bem como erros no sistema de saúde pública que podem dificultar o acesso ao diagnóstico e tratamento assistido.
N-ACETILCISTEÍNA E HIDROCORTISONA NO MANEJO DA SEPSE
Authors: Gomes Luana , Bortoleto Mariana Marangão , Lopes Letícia Barroquelo Viana , Rocha Bruno Ambrósio da
Published: September 2023

A sepse é caracterizada como uma síndrome de disfunção orgânica capaz de evoluir o quadro para choque séptico ou não e está associado a uma alta taxa de morbi-mortalidade. A ampliação da conscientização sobre essa síndrome e sua importância para um tratamento eficaz, contribuiu para o desenvolvimento da diretriz pela Surviving Sepsis Campaign, melhorando a terapêutica da doença e melhor prognóstico para o paciente. Além destes, existem estudos incluindo uso de outras drogas, como hidrocortisona e N-Acetilcisteína que apesar de serem controversas, podem melhorar o estado clínico do paciente em vários aspectos quando adicionadas corretamente. Neste contexto, o presente estudo consta de uma revisão bibliográfica integrativa por meio dos descritores em saúde “Nacetilcisteína”, “hidrocortisona” e “sepse”, em língua inglesa e portuguesa, utilizando as bibliotecas virtuais Pubmed, Scielo e Google Acadêmico. O diagnóstico precoce e um tratamento adequado, com posologia e dose correta pode alterar o prognóstico do paciente e diminuir as chances para evolução do choque séptico.Com relação a hidrocortisona, o uso da droga por mais de 7 dias não interferiu na mortalidade na dose de 200 mg/dia, mas melhorou os desfechos secundários como, por isso sua dose recomendada é pela diretriz é de 200-300 mg/dia em doses fracionadas de seis em seis horas, ou de oito em oito. Ademais a NAC, apesar de seus efeitos antiinflamatórios, antioxidantes e algum potencial bacteriostático não foram evidenciados impacto na mortalidade após o uso dessa droga em pacientes da terapia intensiva quando administrados precoce ou tardiamente.
A MENINA QUE OLHAVA PARA O CÉU
Authors: Matias Amanda
Published: September 2023

Os transtornos de Ansiedade são os quadros psiquiátricos mais comuns na infância e na adolescência no século XXI, esta obra de literatura infantil aborda tal tema, a protagonista é uma menina de nome Tais, e ela vive a aventura de esquivar-se dos intensos momentos de ansiedade.
Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback and Psychotherapy in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Description of a Case Report to Shed Light on this Understudied Condition
Authors: Carlo Pruneti , Sara Guidotti , Chiara Cosentino
Published: September 2023

Background: Although there is minimal information on the role of stress in PCOS, it is well-known that it may trigger the exacerbation and maintenance of the disease. Despite there being only a few studies in the literature, many researchers highlighted situations of autonomic hyperactivation characterizing PCOS. In light of these assumptions, the purpose of this study is to report on a patient who underwent psychological intervention to enhance stress management skills. Case: A 30-year-old woman was referred by the endocrinologist. From a clinical-psychological point of view, the condition of the patient was characterized by a modest psychophysiological activation. Interpersonal difficulties did not allow the patient to benefit from the social support of her loved ones, further favoring the maintenance of the excessive arousal generated by stressful life events. The patient was treated with HRV-Biofeedback integrated within cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy. Discussion: The multidimensional intervention brought benefits to the patient, teaching her better stress management strategies (i.e., reduction of psychological symptoms and improvement of hormonal tests). Keeping in mind the interplay between physiological, psychological, and interpersonal factors is fundamental in all psycho-somatic and somato-psychic disorders and is crucial to enhance the use of specific treatments to restore psychophysical well-being.
Teacher agency in using students’ questions in climate change education
Authors: Sihvonen Pilvi , Herranen Jaana , Uusi-Äijö Veera , Aksela Maija
Published: September 2023

This study investigates teacher agency when teaching about climate change (CC) using a question-based approach. The study was implemented as part of an international project in which teachers’ CC teaching was supported by teacher educators. Teacher agency was studied using semi-structured interviews, which were coded using theory-based content analysis. The study demonstrates that all theory-based agency factors can be identified using this data. In addition, teacher agency was shown to be affected by (a) teachers’ background, especially their sustainability and environment-related background, (b) cultural interaction, (c) the learning environment, (d) discourses in society, and (e) teachers’ thoughts regarding useful principles of CC teaching. We suggest that teacher education should support teachers and schools in the collaborative planning of challenging topics, such as CC. In addition, as teachers possess valuable knowledge and ideas on CC teaching, they should be participating in curriculum planning.
Revolutionizing informal education: Intersection of citizen science and learning theories
Authors: Hsu Chia-Hsuan , Kao Wei-Cheng , Chai Lei
Published: September 2023

In recent years, citizen science has emerged as a vital component of large-scale scientific research, relying on the collaboration of participants and scientists in gathering, analyzing, interpreting, and disseminating new discoveries. Research has shown that citizen science participants not only assist in data collection but also make significant contributions to their scientific and environmental education. However, the wide range of learning process and approach associated with citizen science has resulted in numerous studies using different theories to examine learning outcomes. This paper seeks to compile various learning theories that align with citizen science participation and engagement. The theories to be explored include experiential learning, sociocultural theory, social learning theory, free-choice learning, constructivism learning theory, and situated learning. By synthesizing these theories, this paper aims to provide a comprehensive reference for the growing body of research on learning with citizen scientists.
Üniversite Öğrencilerinin Afet Risk Algısının Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: USTA Galip
Published: September 2023

Risk algısı, kavramsal olarak bilişsel bir olgudur ve esasen bir bilginin işlenmesi olarak düşünülmektedir. Bilginin kavranması ve işlenmesi ise algılamanın bir göstergesidir. Gerçekleştirilen bu çalışma, üniversite öğrencilerinin sıkça zaman geçirdiği kampüs alanlarındaki afet risk algılarının tespit edilmesi amacıyla çok merkezli olarak yapılmıştır. Yapılan bu çalışmada; ölçek alt boyutları olan maruziyet, anksiyete, etki ve yönetilemezlik düzeyleri açısından cinsiyetler arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir farklılık bulunmamaktadır (p>0,05). Çalışmada; ölçek alt boyutların olan maruziyet, yönetilemezlik ve anksiyete düzeyleri açısından üniversite bölgeleri arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir farklılık bulunmamaktadır (p>0,05). Etki düzeyleri açısından üniversite bölgeleri arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir farklılık bulunmaktadır (p
Uses of local African pigs in food and traditional practices in Southern Benin
Authors: David DJIMENOU  , Hubert ADOUKONOU-SAGBADJA  , Delphin O. KOUDANDE
Published: September 2023

Local pigs are very important in food and traditional practices in Africa. This study aims to document diverse traditional uses of Local African Pigs in Southern Benin. A transverse and retrospective survey was used for data collection from 420 people which were consumers, butchers, resource persons, and conservators of the tradition. The results showed that pig meat was mainly used for the human diet (98.10%). The majority of consumers were public servants (25%). Pig meat occupied the first rank among meats most consumed (92%), but consumers reported that African local pig’s meat had the best taste. It was consumed under various culinary specialties in specialized restaurants and at home. The pig and its derivative products were also used in customs (72.62%), traditional medicine (52.38%), endogenous religions (35.71%), and occultism (3.1%). Pork meat is the most consumed meat in southern Benin (92%), but according to consumers, meat from the local pig breed is the one that provides the best taste (69.30%). It is consumed under various culinary specialties (boiled, fried, and grilled form) in specialized restaurants as well as in families. Local pig in particular and their derivative products were also used as gifts for many divinities and sacrifices to ward off bad fates and to cure various diseases. Regarding the importance of local pigs in Southern Benin, it is essential to implement strategies for their conservation and sustainable management.
UFOs shot down: An Extraterrestrial Charade? The last chance before the nuclear Apocalypse
Authors: Julio C. Acosta-Navarro  , John Budrys
Published: September 2023

In February 2023, the airspace of two countries in North America and China was the scene of a series of UFO sightings, resulting in the proven shooting down of one of these objects by the United States Air Force. Reportedly, one of the object was identified as a balloon of Chinese origin, while the others remain unknown. With respect to this, the Latin American Academy of Scientific Ufology (LAASU) organized an international meeting to discuss this subject on March 18, 2023 and five professionals from different academic fields were invited to give their points of view. With over 40 years dedicated to Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) research, Dr. Acosta Navarro, LAASU’s Director, supported the that hypothesis of extraterrestrial manifestation would be the best explanation for the observed UFO phenomena shot down, which could represent a charade or puzzle to be interpreted. The development of this article within LAASU was prioritized by the transcendence and contemporaneity of the phenomenon and was named the "Operation Ray of Zeus". Ten points of argumentation are presented to support this hypothesis. We propose that the downed UFOs could be a consequence of direct or indirect actions by Extraterrestrial Intelligences, which can be interpreted as a charade, intending to raise awareness and reflection about the current critical moment of risk of self-destruction, highlighting our technological limitations and showing our vulnerability.
Lip print patterns in forensic investigation: Detectability, sex differentiation, and reliability
Authors: Arofi Kurniawan
Published: September 2023

Lip print patterns are increasingly recognized as a vital resource within forensic investigations, providing a distinctive means for identifying individuals. This extensive investigation examines the detectability, possibility for sex distinction and forensic consequences of lip print patterns. Through both direct visualization and scoring procedures, a comprehensive examination was undertaken to analyze the intricate patterns of lip prints exhibited by male and female participants in Indonesia. The results of our study provide clear evidence for the infrequency of similar lip print patterns among individuals, confirming previous research conducted by Suzuki and Tsuchihashi. It is worth mentioning that type II lip print type was the prevailing type in Indonesian males and females. Furthermore, noticeable variances based on sex were seen in the upper left (UL) and lower middle (LM) quadrants. This research emphasizes the crucial significance of lip prints in criminal investigations, emphasizing their wide range of uses and relevance in diverse forensic contexts. The distinctiveness, singular nature, consistency, genetic transmission, and wide range of lip lines establish them as dependable means for personal identification. Lip print analysis has promise as a prospective means of scientific validation in forthcoming legal procedures, with the capacity to augment forensic methodologies and offer valuable contributions to the judicial process. The results reported in this study provide a foundation for creating a comprehensive set of criteria for assessing the lip line, which can serve as a valuable tool for the progression of forensic science and the pursuit of justice.
Bureaucratic Transformation Optimizing Village Bureaucracy Transformation: Gorontalo, Indonesia
Authors: Aneta Yanti , Prahara Sandi , Aneta Asna , Ahmad Jamaluddin
Published: September 2023

This research analyzes bureaucratic transformation by optimizing village officials in Gorontalo Regency. Based on the research gap results, this study aims to analyze how bureaucratic transformation optimizes the role of village officials in providing public services. The academic interest of this research is to contribute new knowledge in the bureaucratic transformation field, especially through optimizing village officials. In addition, the practical importance is also quite significant, where this research can guide local governments and related stakeholders regarding strategies and concrete actions that can be taken to improve the quality of public services, bureaucratic efficiency, and responsiveness to community needs. This research uses simple descriptive statistics and is processed using the Nvivo 12 plus application. The community and local government want renewal or transformation in the bureaucratic structure of the village apparatus. The findings in the field are that the local government conducts competency mapping of village officials by conducting Computer Assisted Test (CAT) tests. The test results showed that of the 2089 participants who took part in the selection, only 179 people were ineligible, 50 people did not take the test, while those who passed the selection amounted to 1860. The transformation of the village bureaucracy was carried out through three steps, namely increasing the capacity of village officials, simplifying administrative procedures, and strengthening the supervisory system. The simplification of administrative procedures aims to reduce excessive bureaucracy and speed up public services. Strengthening the supervisory system also plays an important role in improving accountability and transparency.
Effect of Cryopreservation on DNA Damage and Various Sperm Parameters in the Post-Mortem Obtained Buffalo Sperm
Authors: AKAL Eser , SELCUK Murat
Published: September 2023

This study aimed to investigate the effects of freezing on DNA damage and some sperm parameters in epididymal sperm obtained from the buffalo testicles after slaughtering. Epididymal semen examination of 50 male Anatolian buffaloes (three years old or older) was performed after being obtained from slaughterhouses. Sperm progressive motility (%), viability (%), abnormal sperm (%), and sperm DNA damage (%) were analyzed. The study found significant differences (p
Treatment of patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
Authors: Vasiltseva O. Ya. , Uranov A. E. , Edemskiy A. G. , Kliver E. N. , Grankin D. S. , Sirota D. A. , Romanov A. B. , Chernyavskiy A. M.
Published: September 2023

The understanding of the tactics for managing patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH) of various etiologies is currently being developed. In August 2022, the European Society of Cardiology adopted new Guidelines for the management of patients with pulmonary hypertension. A separate cohort among them consists of patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), classifi ed as Group 4 according to the WHO classifi cation. The possibilities of diagnosis, treatment methods, and their availability for this pathology have signifi cantly expanded over the past two decades. The aim of this study is to familiarize physicians with modern methods of treating CTEPH in order to timely refer patients to the most eff ective types of treatment currently available in expert centers in the Russian Federation. Materials and methods. The strategy for searching sources involved analyzing Medline (PubMed) and Scopus databases for the past 20 years using keywords such as diagnostic criteria for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, treatment of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. To search for additional materials on the topic, the lists of literature in relevant articles and reviews were analyzed.
Fournier's gangrene аs a multidisciplinary problem of purulent septic surgery
Authors: Aliyev S. A. , Aliyev E. S.
Published: September 2023

The article is dedicated to the current problem of pyoseptic surgery, presenting an analytical review of the systematic literature that covers one of the rare forms of necrotizing fasciitis — Fournier’s gangrene. From the perspective of an evolutionary approach, the historical milestones in the formation of scientifi c views on the essence and etiopathogenesis of the disease, its epidemiology, classifi cation, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment are presented. In the context of the defi nition, it is declared that in the modern understanding, “Fournier’s gangrene” implies a particular (specifi c) model of critical conditions in surgery, which is characterized by progressive purulent-necrotic lesions and putrefactive decomposition of fascial and soft tissue structures of the external genitalia, manifesting with systemic endotoxemia, septic shock, and high mortality rates. It is postulated that the intravascular invasion of causative microfl ora is at the basis of the pathogenetic mechanism of Fournier’s gangrene development, resulting in disseminated thrombosis of the microcirculatory bed of the superfi cial fascia of the scrotum. In accordance with the principles of evidence-based medicine, modern methods of diagnosis and treatment are outlined. It is shown that urgent surgical intervention in the format of “aggressive surgery,” with the main component being “manual elimination” of necrotic and non-viable tissues achieved through programmed (staged) sanitation necrectomy, is a priority in the treatment of patients with Fournier’s gangrene. Issues of adjuvant therapy using methods such as laser sanitation, vacuum wound therapy, and hyperbaric oxygenation are discussed. Based on a multifactorial analysis of data from contemporary literature, it is declared that a crucial condition that signifi cantly infl uences treatment outcomes and disease prognosis is a multidisciplinary approach to solving diagnostic and therapeutic tasks involving doctors from related specialties (surgeons, coloproctologists, urologists, dermatologists, intensivists, radiologists, bacteriologists).
Long-term antiplatelet therapy in patients with high risk of stroke
Authors: Shirokov E. A.
Published: September 2023

Diseases associated with atherosclerosis occupy a leading place among the causes of death in most countries of the world. Antiplatelet therapy is one of the most eff ective and promising methods of stroke prevention. Long-term use of platelet antiplatelet agents of various pharmaceutical groups in high-risk patients has become a daily clinical practice. As a result of the practical application of modern drug strategies, the life expectancy of stroke survivors is increasing. The average age of patients with cardiovascular pathology is increasing. The majority of patients receiving antiplatelet agents are over 70 years old. The number of patients continuously receiving antiplatelet agents for 10 years or more is already hundreds of thousands. In recent years, clinical guidelines have expanded the indications for the appointment of platelet antiplatelet agents of diff erent pharmaceutical groups. In neurology, clopidogrel, ticagrelor, cilostazol are allowed. However, the choice of the optimal treatment regimen in patients with cerebrovascular pathology often causes diffi culty for doctors. Standard treatment regimens for patients at high risk of stroke are based on the use of acetylsalicylic acid preparations. In some cases, patients receive a combination of antiplatelet agents: aspirin and dipyridamole. The author analyzes the results of 30 years of acetylsalicylic acid use in a patient with a high risk of thrombosis and bleeding. During this period, the patient suff ers a transient ischemic attack, ischemic stroke, hemorrhoidal bleeding and intracranial hemorrhage. The article discusses optimal solutions in choosing an antithrombotic strategy in patients with high risk of stroke on a clinical example. Based on the analysis of current clinical recommendations and scientifi c research, the article formulates the principles of long-term antiplatelet therapy for patients of older age groups with the need for long-term treatment. The main directions of diff erentiated antithrombotic therapy have been determined depending on the suspected pathogenetic subtype of ischemic stroke, the risk of bleeding, age and the expected duration of treatment.