bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Relationship of Comorbid Diseases to the Severity of Allergy Drug Eruption (ADE) at Saiful Anwar Hospital Malang in 2018-2020
Authors: Octaviani Hadi Putri Chitra , Putri Yuniaswan Anggun , Dasa Novita Khuznita
Published: January 2023

Background: Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reaction (CADR) is a reaction that can cause changes in the structure, the function of the skin, and mucous membranes caused by drug use. One of the risk factors of CADR is a comorbid disease. Objective: to determine the relationship between comorbid diseases and the severity of Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reaction (CADR) at Dr. Saiful Anwar Hospital, Malang. Methods: This study used secondary data taken from medical records of skin and genital patients at Dr. Saiful Anwar Hospital Malang in 2018-2020 and was analyzed using SPSS software version 23 with the Chi-Square test method to determine the significance of the relationship between variables. Result: This study was conducted on 167 patients with mild CADR (52.7%) more than severe CADR (47.3%). The most frequently experienced mild and severe CADR was exanthematous drug eruption and DRESS. In addition, there were also 68 CADR patients with the comorbid disease (40,7 %). Seen from the statistical tests performed, obtained p-value = 0.074 and Odds Ratio (OR) = 1.861. Judging from the p-value, it can be concluded that there is no significant relationship between comorbid disease and the severity of CADR (p > 0.05). Despite that, when viewed from the OR results, it shows that patients with comorbid diseases have a statistically higher risk of 1.861 times higher of experiencing the mild type of CADR than the severe type. Conclusion: One to suggest for this research is to collect medical record data within a longer time span. It is expected that the data is complete and as needed so that it can support the shortcomings in this study.
The Asymptomatic Hearing Loss In The Eldery With Type II Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Dasa novita Khuznita , Berlianti Rukmana Kezia
Published: January 2023

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a risk factor for hearing loss. Age, blood glucose levels, duration, blood pressure, and blood lipid levels can influence hearing loss, which can later cause changes in the inner ear's structure. Early-stage hearing loss usually occurs at high frequencies that do not cause symptoms but can still be detected by audiometer examination. Objective: To present cases of asymptomatic hearing loss detected during hearing screening with the "Hearing Test" application. Case: A 58-year-old woman came to the primary clinic with the main symptoms of itching, sores, and swelling on the heel of the right foot. There were no symptoms of hearing loss, but on examination of the hearing test, there was a decrease in the hearing threshold at the frequencies of 6 and 8 Khz right and left ears. He was diagnosed with pyoderma, asymptomatic hearing loss, suspected high-frequency hearing loss, and type 2 diabetes mellitus for 11 years. There was a family history of the same disease, and she did not regularly take antidiabetic medication. To cure the pyoderma, we gave Betason N ointment three times a day and cetirizine 10 mg tablet two times a day. Type 2 DM was treated with metformin 500 mg tablet twice daily and glibenclamide 5 mg tablet once daily, regulating diet and physical activity. We observe blood glucose levels, fat, blood pressure, weight, and waist circumference. It is necessary to confirm the diagnosis of hearing loss with a pure tone audiometer examination. Conclusion: In every diabetes mellitus, it is necessary to identify early signs of hearing loss by conducting a hearing screening. Hearing screening recommended by The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association is performed every three years for those over 50. Meanwhile, hearing screening should be carried out more often in people with risk factors related to hearing loss.
Women with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Caused by being Overweight and Her Occupation as a Tailor
Authors: Akbar Lalchanzani Jawaharlal , Rosita Rita
Published: January 2023

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a neuropathic entrapment due to compression of the median nerve that passes through the carpal tunnel at the wrist. The most common etiology of CTS is a history of repetitive wrist movements such as sewing. This case report discusses the diagnosis and management of CTS using a family medicine approach.
Unique Mixture of (MgO-CdO) Nanoparticles as an Adsorbent for Water Treatment
Authors: Radhi Wejdan A. , Alabdullah Zainab T.Y.
Published: January 2023

Sol- gel method of synthesis of nanomaterials. Sol gel was applied for synthesis of magnesium oxide (MgO) and cadmium oxide (CdO) nanoparticles. Using magnesium nitrate and cadmium acetate as a raw materials and sodium hydroxide as a solvent for hydrated oxide at room temperature. Hydrated Magnesium oxide and cadmium oxide nanoparticles were annealed in air at 600 °C. The characterization methods include examine the morphology of the oxides surface using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), Characterization of functional groups was performed using Fourier Transform Infrared analysis (FTIR). X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) was used for examine the size of particles using Debye-Scherrer method. MgO and CdO nanoparticles are produced into spherical structures with average crystallite sizes of (55) and (55.5) nm, respectively. The study of using these nanoparticles as adsorbents were done successfully and the high value of removing percentage of iron about 97.8% and 98.7 respectively. Moreover, the mixture of these nano oxides gives 99.2% releasing of iron ion from polluted water.
THE ROLE OF SUSTAINABLE PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN VALUE CO-CREATION
Authors:   Faculty of Organisational Sciences, University of Belgrade, Serbia, Toljaga-Nikolić Danijela , Obradović Vladimir ,   Faculty of Organisational Sciences, University of Belgrade, Serbia, Todorović Marija ,   Faculty of Organisational Sciences, University of Belgrade, Serbia
Published: January 2023

business so that it begins to operate on the principles of sustainability, ensure the implementation of a sustainable development strategy, and contribute to creating value for the organization and society. Searching for options to establish long-term stable businesses in an unstable environment, organizations began exploring the benefits of the concept of sustainable development and ways to integrate it at all levels of government in a relatively short period of time. By deciding to integrate the concept of sustainable development into their business strategies, organizations contribute to the co-creation of value because each individual in the business system acts in such a way as to minimize the harmful impact and maximize the positive impact of business activities on society and the environment. The research examined the contribution of sustainable project management to value creation through project results, which establishes a balance between satisfying the expectations of clients and other stakeholders and achieving economic goals while contributing to social well-being and environmental protection.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INTELLIGENCE ARCHITECTURE
Authors:   Project management department of Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, Kyiv, Ukraine, Bushuyev Sergey , Bushuyeva Natalia ,   Project management department of Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, Kyiv, Ukraine, Bushuiev Denis ,   Information technology department of Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, Kyiv, Ukraine, Bushuieva Victoria ,   Project management department of Kyiv national university of construction and architecture, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: January 2023

The existing intelligence models for managing innovative development projects and programs are fragmented and do not allow getting the maximum value from their application. The development of the architecture of an integrated intelligent control model will significantly increase the value of the products of projects and programs when using such models. To evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed architecture of an integrated intelligent system, competence-based models for managing innovative projects and programs are used. To evaluate the effectiveness of the implementation of the intelligence model, the competencies that make up the Pareto area are proposed for each domain of the integrated intelligence model. The integrated intelligence model within the proposed architecture has five groups of interrelated competencies: business, social, emotional, technical and cognitive. As a tool for assessing the organization’s competence in the field of innovative development projects, a model based on the mechanisms of the IPMA Delta system was used. The case study was carried out on the example of the application of an integrated intelligence model for the preparation of a master’s at the Project Management Department of the Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture.
Microdiscectomy: An Observational Study. The New Armenian Medical Journal
Authors: Stepanyan N.A. , Badalyan S.H. , Aleksanyan V.A. , Nazinyan R.A. , Zaqaryan A.V. , Kalashyan M.V. , Fanarjyan R.V.
Published: January 2023

Intervertebral disc herniation, which is an inevitable and aging process due to intervertebral discs unique anatomical and physiologic characteristics and spine biomechanics, can lead to compression of one or more nerve roots, producing radiculopathy. There are two treatment options non-surgical and surgical or the combination of both depending on individual clinical findings for this issue. Surgical management includes several options with different success and complications rate. The options also have different implementation rate. The aim of current study is to show the efficacy and safety of microdiscectomy as a surgical treatment option in our clinical practice. We enrolled 91 patients from 2019 to 2021, who were operated using microdiscectomy technique, discharged within few days and were prescribed to use semi-hard lumbar brace for a month and were followed up until 2022 November. No any patient was considered as a surgical management candidate simply for low back pain. Immediate and complete or nearly-complete pain relief, sensory deficit and motor weakness improvement were the predictors of surgical management success and were achieved in all patients. There were no cases of intraoperative complications and failed back surgery. One patient (1.1%, 1/91) developed cerebrospinal fluid leakage from the wound on postoperative day 7, which resolved with additional dermal sutures. Recurrence rate of disc herniation was 1.1% (1/91). This patient was successfully reoperated without significant quality of life affection.
The implementation of microdiscectomy technique in our clinical practice was successful, and from medical point of view highly effective and safe surgical management option for treatment of disc herniation with radiculopathy in cases where non-surgical management options failed to resolve the issue or there were indications for urgent surgical management. We hope that this technique eventually will become a gold standard for surgical treatment of disc herniation with radiculopathy in Armenia.
Potential significance of aliphatic polyamines, α-synucleins and Helicobacter Pylori in diagnostics and prognosis of some malignant tumors.
Authors: Avagyan Stepan , Zilfyan Arto , Muradyan Armen , Gazaryan Hovhanes
Published: January 2023

Polyamines (putrescine, spermidine and spermine) as well as γ- and α-synucleins are currently the subject of a special comprehensive study due to their direct influence on the formation of neoplastic processes.
This review article presents informative data on the role of aliphatic polyamines (putrescine, spermidine, spermine) in the induction of a number of oncological diseases with their localization in the digestive and urinary systems. Aspects related to the synthesis and aggregation of γ-synucleins into malignantly reborn cells have been discussed. The article provides information on the possible prevention of further growth of malignant cells, by inhibiting enzymatic processes responsible for the polyamine synthesis.
In case of prolonged persistence of Helicobacter Pylori in the stomach, an enhanced synthesis of polyamines and cumulation in situ of oligo- and aggregated gamma synucleins occurs in mucous membrane cells. It is possible that all of the abovementioned factors in total directly and/or indirectly have a stimulating effect on the processes of the malignancy of gastric mucosal cells.
The subject of special discussion was the latest literature data, according to which, under the conditions of Helicobacter Pylori persistence in the digestive tract organs, in the gastric mucosal cells an enhanced synthesis of putrescine occurs, high concentrations of which can have a co-carcinogenic effect on normally functioning target cells. From a qualitatively new point of view, the fact of cumulation in malignantly reborn cells of an aggregated gamma synuclein, which was found during Helicobacter Pylori infection, should be considered.
Complete versus non-complete fundoplication in surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease
Authors: Stepanyan Suren , Hakobyan V.M. , Petrosyan A.A. , Yeghiazaryan H.H. , Papazyan K.T. , Batikyan H.Kh , Aleksanyan A.Yu. , Safaryan H.H. , Shmavonyan H.H. , Babayan A.M.
Published: January 2023

Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a common disorder accounting for approximately 75% of esophageal pathology. It seriously compromises quality of life. It develops when the reflux of gastric content causes troublesome symptoms or complications. During the last decades significant changes have occured in the role of surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Initially antireflux surgery was reserved only for patients who had failed any kind of medical therapy. Now the range of indications for antireflux procedures is wide. Operations for gastroesophageal reflux disease are now well established and have good short- and long-term results, but no unique laparoscopic antireflux technique has been accepted so far, and a number of different antireflux procedures with numerous modifications have been reported. A total of 102 consecutive patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease were operated in the clinic of Republican Medical Center ‘’Armenia’’ (Yerevan, Armenia) and Mickaelyan Institute of Surgery (Yerevan, Armenia) from 2010 to 2021. In all cases the esophagogram showed hiatal hernia. Nissen, Nissen-Rossetti and Toupet fundoplications were performed as antireflux procedures. In all cases of combination of hiatal hernia and Gastroesophageal reflux diseasemesh reinforcement was performed. The results of follow-up assessment of the operated patients were compared. The results in early postoperative period were assessed with contrast X-ray examination and 24-hour pH-metry on the 5-th to 7-th days after surgery. The quality-of-life evaluation by the questionnaire showed a significant difference between the two groups, improvement of results in the laparoscopy group with complete fundoplication in comparison with not complete fundoplication. Complete fundoplication is a more reliable method of antireflux procedures for surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. The division of short gastric vessels helps to prevent persistent dysphagia. The repair of esophageal hiatus of diaphragm is mandatory in antireflux procedures.
The characteristics of microbial landscape of the oral cavity in patients with viral hepatitis B, viral hepatitis C and HIV infection
Authors: Azatyan Vahe , Yessayan L.K. , Shmavonyan M.V. , Porksheyan K.A.
Published: January 2023

Viral hepatitis and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remain a major global public health problem. The microbiota plays a key role in maintaining normal homeostasis, morphogenesis, metabolism and immune system function. The aim of the study was to examine the most frequently detected oral microorganisms in patients with viral hepatitis B, C and HIV-infection. The main study group included 135 patients (I group with hepatitis B virus n=45, II group with hepatitis C virus n=45, III group HIV-infection n=45, IV group control group n=45) with oral mucosal lesions in the age range of 18-67 years. The control group involved 45 patients without hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus and HIV-infection with oral mucosal lesions, their age fluctuated from 20 to 69. We have studied the features of the formation of pathological biotopes in the oral cavity of patients with viral hepatitis B, C and HIV. The results of the microbiological examination of the oral cavity showed that the qualitative composition of the microflora did not differ in all main groups studied by us and in the control group. The spectrum of detected microorganisms was represented as pathogenic as well as conditionally pathogenic microorganisms and fungi. The presented data between different types of oral microorganisms will help overcome the limitations of current treatments and identify new targets for the treatment of complex polymicrobial infections. Taking into account the peculiarities of pathological changes and dysbiotic changes in the oral cavity of patients with viral hepatitis B and C and HIV-infection, it is necessary to develop and implement adapted schemes for individual oral hygiene, and the use of local probiotics in parallel with antiviral treatment of major diseases will lead to the correction of oral cavity microbiocenosis, depending on degree of dysbiotic shift.
Investigation of cerebrovascular activity of new GABA-derived short peptides
Authors: Adamyan N.H. , Shamilyan Q.M. , Zhamharyan A.G. , Topchyan H.V. , Balasanyan M.G.
Published: January 2023

Based on the important role of endogenous substances in the cerebral blood flow regulation, the cerebrovascular activity of new synthesized short peptides of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and pyroglutamate has been investigated, considering the development of new drugs for the correction of cerebral circulation.
Taking into account the proven ability to increase cerebral blood flow of γ-aminobutyric acid and its endogenous metabolites, such as gamma butyrolactone, gamma hydroxybutyric acid, pyrrolidone, pyroglutamic acid, as well as synthetic analogues, such as picamilon, the influence of pyroglutamyl GABA, pyroglutamyl GABA ethyl ester, pyroglutamyl diGABA was observed on local brain blood flow in a state of impaired cerebral circulation.
The model of cerebral chronic hypoperfusion generated by right common carotid artery occlusion was used on rats weighing 180-240 g, under anesthesia with chloral hydrate (400 mg/kg). The investigated peptides were administered at a dose of 20 mg/kg, intraperitoneally. Cerebral blood flow changes were detected by laser Doppler flowmetry.
The conducted experiment revealed differences between the cerebrovascular activities of the studied short peptides. Thus, it was demonstrated that pyroglutamyl GABA exhibits а high ability to increase local cerebral blood flow, stimulating cerebral circulation by 65,2 %, compared with the value of hypoperfusion by right common carotid artery occlusion, after 40 minutes of injection. However, no essential changes in the studied indicator were recorded for pyroglutamyl GABA ethyl ester and pyroglutamyl diGABA.
The obtained data indicate that the prolongation of the short peptide chain leads to a decrease in cerebrovascular activity and opens up new perspectives for the development of pyroglutamyl GABA dipeptide as a promising agent for the correction of cerebral circulation
Mythimna umbrigera (Saalmüller, 1891) new to the Maltese Islands (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Authors: Agius J.
Published: January 2023

Mythimna umbrigera (Saalmüller, 1891) is reported for the first time from the Maltese Islands. Distribution and habits of the adult are included. A Maltese name is proposed for this new record.
The Noctuoidea of the Swietokrzyski National Park (Poland) (Lepidoptera: Erebidae, Nolidae, Noctuidae)
Authors: Nowacki J. , Wasala R.
Published: January 2023

This paper presents the results of a long-term study (2008-2020) of the Noctuoidea (Erebidae, Nolidae, Noctuidae) inhabiting the various ecosystems in the Swietokrzyski National Park (S´NP) (South Poland). A total of 273 Noctuoidea species were recorded, i.e. 54% of all the Noctuoidea ever recorded in Poland; 127 of them were recorded for the first time in the study area. These results show unequivocally that the S´NP plays a major role in the preservation of Noctuoidea biodiversity in both Poland and Europe as a whole. A good number of stenotopic species occur here, which are rare and often endangered in both Poland and central Europe, for example: S. costaestrigalis (Stephens, 1834), S. taenialis (Hübner, [1809]), C. electa (Vieweg, 1790), N. cristatula (Hübner, 1793), N. degenerana (Hübner, [1799]), L. c-aureum (Knoch, 1781), A. asclepiadis ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775), S. scrophulariae ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775), A. perflua (Fabricius, 1787), H. respersa ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775), A. furvula (Hübner, [1808]), P. scita (Hübner, 1790), I. contusa (Freyer, 1849), A. pulmonaris (Esper, 1790), D. convergens ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775), A. syriaca Osthelder, 1933, E. ochroleuca ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775), X. graminea (Graeser, 1889), H. ultima Holst, 1965, H. cavernosa (Eversmann, 1842), P. biren (Goeze, 1781), O. opima (Hübner, [1809]), N. interjecta Hübner, [1803], and A. bigramma (Esper, 1790).
New data on distribution of Chamaesphecia efetovi O. Gorbunov, 2019, in the Crimea (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae)
Authors: Efetov K. A. , Gorbunov O. G.
Published: January 2023

Chamaesphecia efetovi O. Gorbunov was described in 2019 from the Crimea, Volgograd Region and Stavropol Territory (Russia). In the Crimea, this species was mentioned from 15 localities. In 2020, the authors continued studying the range of this species in the Crimea and found 24 additional localities. Ch. efetovi is widely distributed in the Crimea in Plain region, Kerch Peninsula and in some localities of Mountain region. The peculiarities of the biology of the species are discussed. Ch. efetovi is also known from Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia. It is assumed that this species can also be distributed in adjacent territories: Moldova, Ukraine, Turkey, and (in addition to Bulgaria and Serbia) in other countries of the Balkan Peninsula. The confirmation of this requires further research.
New species of Lepidoptera for mainland Portugal (Insecta: Lepidoptera)
Authors: Nunes J. , Silva C. , Jesus E.
Published: January 2023

Six new species are added to the Lepidoptera fauna of mainland Portugal, resulting from the authors’ fieldwork in 2019 and 2020: namely Coleophora anitella Baldizzone, 1985, Aplota palpellus (Haworth, 1828), Anacampsis obscurella (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775), Apomyelois bistriatella (Hulst, 1887), Eublemma amoena (Hübner, 1803) and Xestia sexstrigata (Haworth, 1809).
Notes on the genus Neope Moore, [1866] from India (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae, Satyrinae)
Authors: Das G. N. , Singh N. , Chandra K.
Published: January 2023

The genus Neope Moore, [1866], currently consisting of six species and two additional subspecies from India, is reviewed based on a study of recent materials. A detailed taxonomic treatment of the genus Neope from India has been provided along with description of genitalia structures, a gap area for the Indian fauna of Neope. The male genitalia as well as external characters of Neope armandii khasiana Moore, 1881 is described from India for the first time.
Additions to the Catalogue of Lepidoptera of Omsk Region of Russia. Part 2: Eupithecia Curtis, 1825 (Lepidoptera: Geometridae)
Authors: Knyazev S. A. , Mironov V. G.
Published: January 2023

New data on 19 species of Eupithecia Curtis, 1825 from the territory of Omsk Region is given. Five species are new to Omsk Region. Among them, Eupithecia laquaearia Herrich-Schäffer, 1848, Eupithecia orphnata W. Petersen, 1909, Eupithecia pernotata Guenée, 1858, Eupithecia pusillata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775), Eupithecia tantillaria Boisduval, 1840. The study complements the catalog of Lepidoptera of Omsk Region published in 2020.
The discovery of the second specimen of Striartona clathrata (Poujade, 1886), hitherto known only from the female holotype (Lepidoptera: Zygaenidae, Procridinae, Artonini)
Authors: Huang S. , Efetov K. A.
Published: January 2023

The second specimen of a rare and little known Procridinae species, Striartona clathrata (Poujade, 1886), was captured in Ningshan County, Shaanxi Province, Central China and is reported hereinafter. The adults and female genitalia of this specimen and the holotype of Striartona clathrata are compared and illustrated.
Substitusi Tepung Tapioka dengan Tepung Sorgum Putih (Sorgum bicolor L.Moech) erhadap Sifat Fisiko Kimia Sosis Itik Manila (Cairina Moschata)
Authors: Klau Yani Yeni Yunita , Malelak Gemini Ermiani Mercurina , Armadianto Heri
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengevaluasi kegunaan tepung sorgum putih (Shorgum bicolor.L. moench) sebagai pengganti tepung tapioka terhadap kadar amilosa, kadar amilopektin, kadar air, kadar protein kekenyalan sosis itik manila. Penelitian ini menggunakan  Rancangan  acak lengkap (RAL) dengan  4 perlakuan dan 3 ulangan. Perlakuan yang diterapkan adalah, P0: Tepung tapioka 15%, P1: Tepung tapioka 10%+Tepung sorgum putih 5%, P2: Tepung tapioka 5%+Tepung sorgum putih 10%, P3: Tepung sorgum putih 15%. Data hasil penelitian dianalisis menggunakan analisis varians (ANOVA) dan dilanjutkan dengan uji berganda Duncan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan  yang telah dilakukan dapat disimpulkan bahwa  tepung sorgum putih dan tepung tapioka tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap variabel yang diteliti yaitu kadar amilosa, kadar amilopektin, kadar air, kadar protein dan Kekenyalan (P>0.05) pada sosis itik manila. Disimpulkan bahwa   tepung sorgum putih dapat menggantikan tepung tapioka dalam pembuatan sosis itik manila, yang ditandai oleh kadar amilosa, kadar amilopektin, kadar air, kadar protein dan kekenyalan yang sama
This research was conducted in order to find out the  use of white sorghum flour (Sorghum bicolor L.Moench)  as well as a substitute for tapioca flour regarding  amylose content, Amylopectin content, water content, protein content duck sausage elasticity. In This study also used a completely randomized design (CRD) in which there were  4  treatmens and 3 replications. There were several parts of the  treatment,namely P0:Tapioka  flour 15%, P1:Tapioka flour 10%+White Sorhgum 5%, P2:Tapioka flour 5%+10% White Sorghum, P3:15% White Sorghum Flour. From the results of the research that has been done,it can be concluded that  white  sorghum  flour and   tapioca  flour had no significan  effect on the variables studied, namely  amylose content, amylopectin content, water content, protein content elastiscity (P>0.05) in manila duck sausage.
Analisis Kelayakan Finansial Usaha Penggemukan Ternak Sapi di Dataran Tinggi dan Dataran Rendah Kabupaten Timor Tengah Selatan
Authors: Naklui Jumitci Anita , Lole Ulrikus Romsen , Deno Ratu Maria Rosdiana
Published: January 2023

Perbedaan ketinggian berpengaruh terhadap ketersediaan hijauan pakan, tampilan tubuh ternak sapi, pendapatan peternak, dan kelayakan usaha tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis kelayakan finansial usaha ternak sapi yang dipelihara di dataran tinggi dan dataran rendah di Kabupaten TTS. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survei. Metode pengambilan contoh dilaksanakan melalui tiga tahap, yakni tahap penentuan kecamatan contoh secara purposif dimana terpilih dua kecamatan contoh; tahap penentuan desa contoh secara purposif dimana terpilih empat desa contoh; dan tahap penentuan petani peternak contoh secara acak non proporsional dimana terpilih sebanyak 80 petani peternak contoh. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis finansial dengan menggunakan kriteria investasi R/C, B/C, PP, dan BEP. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: 1) di dataran tinggi, nilai R/C Ratio = 2,50; B/C Ratio = 1,50; PP = 0,65 tahun (8 bulan 5 hari); BEP produksi = 2 ST; dan BEP harga = Rp15.974.729; 2) di dataran rendah, nilai R/C Ratio = 2,74; B/C Ratio = 1,74; PP = 0,54 tahun (8 bulan 25 hari); dan BEP produksi = 2 ST, dan BEP harga = Rp15.105.212. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian disimpulkan bahwa usaha ternak sapi di dataran tinggi dan dataran rendah Kabupaten TTS sudah menghasilkan pendapatan bagi peternak dan  layak secara finansial..
 
Difference of altitude influences towards availability of feed and forages, cattle performance, farmer’s income, and farm’s feasibility. Research objectives were to analyze the financial feasibility of the cattle farm at the highland and lowland areas in Timor Tengah Selatan Regency. The research method used were survey. Method of selection sample comprises three steps. Fisrt, selection of three sub-districts, purposively; second, selection of six villages sample, purposively; and third, selection of 80 cattle farmers as respondents, randomly. Method of data analyze applied was financial analysis based on investment criterias namely R/C, BCR, PP, dan BEP. The result showed that: 1) at highland area, the value of R/C Ratio was 2,50 ; B/C Ratio was 1,50; PP reached 0,65 year (8 months and 5 days); BEP of production was  2 cattle heads, and BEP price was IDR15,974.729; and 2) at lowland area the value of  R/C Ratio ratio was  2.74; B/C Ratio was 1.74; PP = 0.54 year (8 months and 25 days); BEP production was 2 heads; and BEP price was IDR15,105.212. In conclusion, the cattle farm at the highland and lowland areas in the Regency of Timor Tengah Selatan have been producing the farmers’ income and the farm was finacially feasible
Pengaruh Ketebalan Mulsa Organik Ki Rinyuh (Chromolaena odorata) terhadap Produksi Bahan Kering dan Bahan Organik Brachiria Hybrid cv. Mulato Panen Ketiga
Authors: Jelima Maria Mersiana , Panca Nastiti Herayanti , Osa Dominggus Benyamin
Published: January 2023

Penelitian dilaksanakan di Laboratorium Lapangan Terpadu Lahan Kering Kepulauan, Universitas Nusa Cendana. Tujuan dilaksanakannya penelitian ini ialah untuk mengetahui pangaruh ketebalan mulsa organik Ki Rinyuh (Chromolaena odorata) terhadap produksi bahan segar, bahan kering dan bahan organik rumput Brachiaria Hybrid cv. Mulato panen ketiga. Penelitian mengguanakan metode eksprimen dengan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) yang dibagi menjadi 4 jenis perlakuan dan  4 kali ulangan  sehingga terdapat  16 unit sampel. Perlakuan M0 = tanpa mulsa, M1 = ketebalan 1 cm atau berat 60 gram/polybag,  M2 = ketebalan 3 cm atau berat 180 gram/polybag, M3 = ketebalan 5 cm atau berat 300 gram/polybag. Variabel yang diteliti yaitu produksi bahan segar dan bahan kering serta bahan organik. Hasil sidik ragam menampilkan jika perlakuan memberikan pengaruh yang sangat nyata (P<0.01) pada produksi bahan segar dan  bahan kering namun memberikan pengaruh yang tidak nyata (P>0.05) pada produksi bahan organik. Dari hasil penelitian ini disimpulkan bahwa ketebalan mulsa organik Ki Rinyuh (Chromolaena odorata) mampu meningkatkan produksi bahan segar, bahan kering, dan bahan organik rumput Brachiaria Hybrid cv. Mulato pada panen ke-tiga, serta pada perlakuan M3 dengan ketebalan 5 cm menghasilkan produksi bahan segar (0,69±0,1), bahan kering (92,16±0,37) dan bahan organik (80,76±0,67%) tertinggi pada setiap variabel yang diteliti.
 
A study has been conducted at the Archipelago Dry Land Integrated Field Laboratory, Nusa Cendana University. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Ki Rinyuh (Chromolaena odorata) organic mulch thickness on the production of fresh matter, dry matter and organic matter of Brachiaria Hybrid cv. Mulato the third harvest. The study used an experimental method with a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) which was divided into 4 types of treatment and 4 replications so that there were 16 sample units. Treatment M0 = without mulch, M1 = thickness of 1 cm or weight of 60 grams/polybag, M2 = thickness of 3 cm or weight of 180 grams/polybag, M3 = thickness of 5 cm or weight of 300 grams/polybag. The variables studied were the production of fresh and dry matter and organic matter. The results of the variance showed that the treatment had a very significant effect (P<0.01) on the production of fresh and dry matter but had an insignificant effect (P>0.05) on the production of organic matter. From the results of this study, it was concluded that the thickness of Ki Rinyuh (Chromolaena odorata) organic mulch was able to increase the production of fresh matter, dry matter, and organic matter of Brachiaria Hybrid cv. Mulato on the third harvest, as well as the M3 treatment with a thickness of 5 cm resulted in the production of fresh material (0.69±0.1), dry matter (92.16±0.37) and organic matter (80.76±0.67 %) was highest in each of the variables studied.
Pengaruh Tepung Daun Kelor dengan Daun Katuk Terhadap Performan dan Efisiensi Penggunaan Protein Ternak Babi
Authors: Haumetan Julio Alfredo , Suaba Aryanta I Made , Dodu Tagu
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh tepung daun kelor dengan daun katuk dalam ransum terhadap performan dan efisiensi penggunaan protein ternak babi. Rancangan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) dengan 4 perlakuan dan 3 ulangan. Perlakuan yang dicobakan adalah R0: 100% ransum basal, R1: 95% ransum basal + 4% tepung daun kelor dan 1% tepung daun katuk, R2: 90% ransum basal + 8% tepung daun kelor dan 2% tepung daun katuk, R3: 85% ransum basal + 12% tepung daun kelor dan 3% tepung daun daun katuk. Perbandingan campuran tepung daun kelor dan tepung daun katuk adalah 4:1. Variable yang diukur dalam penelitian ini adalah konsumsi ransum, pertambahan bobot badan, konversi ransum dan efisiensi penggunaan protein. Hasil analisis ANOVA menunjukkan perlakuan berpengaruh tidak nyata (P>0,05) terhadap variabel. Disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan tepung daun kelor dan daun katuk hingga level 15% dalam ransum, memberikan pengaruh yang sama terhadap konsumsi ransum, pertambahan bobot badan, konversi ransum dan efisiensi penggunaan protein ternak babi landrace fase grower-finisher.
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of kelor and katuk leafs flour on performance and protein efficiency used of protein pigs. The design used in this study was a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with 4 treatments and 3 replications. The treatment tested werrwas R0: 100% basal ratio, R1: 95% basal ration + 4% kelor leaf flour and 1% katuk leaf flour, R2: 90% basal ration + 8% kelor leaf flour and 2% katuk leaf flour, R3: 85% basal ration + 12% kelor leaf flour and 3% katuk leaf flour. The ratio of the mixture of kelor leaf flour and katuk leaf flour is 4:1. The variables measured in this study were ration consumption, body weight gain, ration conversion and efficiency using of protein. The results of the ANOVA analysis showed that the treatment had no significant effect (P>0.05) on variables. Concluded that the use of kelor leaf flour and katuk leaf up to a level of 15% in the ration had no effect on ration intake, body weight gain, feed conversion ratio and the efficiency using of protein in the grower-finisher phase of pigs.
Konsumsi, Kecernaan Bahan Kering dan Bahan Organik Cempe Jantan Peranakan Etawah yang Diberi Suplemen Konsentrat Mengandung Tepung Daun Katuk dan Zn Biokompleks
Authors: Naytili Gordianus Juha , Yunus Marthen , Noach Yakob Roberth
Published: January 2023

Penelitian bertujuan untuk menguji kemampuan cempe jantan peranakan Etawah dalam mengkonsumsi dan mencerna bahan kering, bahan organik pakan suplemen konsentrat mengandung tepung daun katuk dan Zn-biokompleks. Ternak percobaan digunakan 12 ekor cempe jantan peranakan Etawah dengan bobot badan 6,56-12,06kg, umur 4-5 bulan (CV 20,55%). Rancangan Acak Kelompok dengan empat perlakuan dan tiga ulangan digunakan sebagai rancangan percobaan. Perlakuan yang diterapkan adalah persentase daun katuk dalam konsentrat dan tambahan biokompleks yaitu  (P0) : tanpa tepung daun katuk, (P1) : 5%, (P2) : 10%, dan (P3) : 15% tepung daun katuk. Variabel yang diukur adalah, konsumsi dan kecernaan bahan kering, dan bahan organik. Hasil analisis varians menunjukkan tidak terdapat pengaruh yang nyata (P>0,05) dari perlakuan terhadap yang. Rata-rata kisaran konsumsi bahan kering (g/e/h) 318,15 – 372, konsumsi bahan organik (g/e/h) 318,15 -334,48, kecernaan bahan kering (%) 67,69 - 77,09, kecernaan bahan organik (%) 71,28 - 79,93. Tepung daun katuk pada konsentrasi 5%, 10%, dan 15% dalam ransum tidak mempengaruhi konsumsi dan kecernaan bahan kering, bahan organik. Disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan tepung daun katuk 5% menunjukkan kinerja konsumsi dan kecernaan bahan kering dan bahan organic tertinggi.
The aim of this study was to test the ability of Etawah crossbreed males to consume and digest dry matter, organic matter supplements concentrate containing katuk leaf flour and Zn-biocomplex. The experimental cattle used 12 male Etawah crossbreeds with a body weight of 6.56-12.06kg, 4-5 months old (CV : 20.55%). A Randomized Competely Block Design with four treatments and three replications was used as the experimental design. The treatments applied were the percentage of katuk leaves in concentrate and biocomplex additions, namely P0: without katuk leaf flour, P1: 5%, P2: 10%, and P3: 15% katuk leaf flour. The variables measured were the consumption and digestibility of dry matter and organic matter. The results of the analysis of variance showed that there was no significant effect (P> 0.05) of the treatment on the variables with the average dry matter consumption (g/t/d) 345.23 - 372, organic matter consumption (g/t/d) ) 318.15 - 334.48, dry matter digestibility (%) 67.69 - 77.09 and organic matter digestibility (%) 71.28 - 79.93. Katuk leaf flour at concentrations of 5%, 10%, and 15% in the ration did not affect the consumption and digestibility of dry matter, organic matter. It was concluded that the use of 5% katuk leaf flour showed the highest performance of consumption and digestibility of dry matter and organic matter.
POTENTIAL OF ENDOPHYTIC FUNGI FROM CHILLI AS BIOINSECTICIDES AGAINST TENEBRIO MOLITOR LIN. AND SPODOPTERA LITURA FAB. LARVAE
Authors:   Plant Protection Department, Agriculture Faculty, University of Andalas, Limau Manis, Padang, Indonesia 25163., Trizelia  , Rahma Haliatur ,   Plant Protection Department, Agriculture Faculty, University of Andalas, Limau Manis, Padang, Indonesia 25163., Martinius  ,   Plant Protection Department, Agriculture Faculty, University of Andalas, Limau Manis, Padang, Indonesia 25163.
Published: January 2023

Endophytic fungus is a fungus that is associated with healthy host tissues without causing disease symptoms. T h i s f u n g u s can be developed as the biological control agent of chilli pests. This study i s aimed a t isolating, selecting and evaluating the potency of endophytic fungi from chilli crops (Capsicum annuum L.) as bioinsecticides. Endophytic fungi were isolated from leaves, trunk, branches and roots of chilli. Screening endophytic fungal isolates pathogenic to insect were conducted using fifth instar larvae of Tenebrio molitor. The isolates with the highest mortality were further assayed against Spodoptera litura larvae. The results of the research showed that of the 46 isolates of endophytic fungi that were successfully isolated from chilli, 22 isolates were pathogenic (47.82%) and 24 isolates not pathogenic in insects. Mortality of T. molitor larvae ranged from 15- 30% and the percentage of sporulation ranged from 11.11- 100%. Endophytic fungi werealso able to infect S. litura larvae. Mortality of second instar S. litura larvae ranged from 23.34-64.99%, depending up on the conidial concentrations. Endophytic fungi from chilli were pathogenic in insect and can be developed as bioinsecticides identified as Aspergillus flavus.
EFFECTIVITY OF BACILLUS CEREUS TO CONTROL RALSTONIA SYZYGII SUBSP. INDONESIENSIS AND GROWTH PROMOTING OF CHILI PEPPER
Authors: Yanti Yulmira , Warnita  , Reflin  , Rahman Nasution Chainur
Published: January 2023

Four Bacillus cereus isolates acquired from previous studies have good biocontrol and plant growth-promoting activity in plants. This study purposes to acquire best Bacillus cereus which has the ability to control Ralstonia syzygii subsp. indonesiensis and plant growth promoting activity on fields. Research was conducted in Alahan Panjang, Solok District, West Sumatera, Indonesia. It used Complete Randomized Design with three replications. Parameters observed are disease development (Symptom, severity), growth development (germination rate, plant height, number of leaves, root length) and generative phase (Time of flowering and yields). Result showed that indigenous rhizobacterial isolates have varied ability to control pathogen and promote growth. All B. cereus persist in moderate density after 30 week introduction and have the ability to control disease development and reduce the symptom appearance of Bacillus cereus Strain JN233 have the ability to control R. syzygii subsp. indonesiensis and have best ability to promote growth rate of pepper.
ANTI-TERMITE ACTIVITY OF CERTAIN PLANTS AGAINST ODONTOTERMES OBESUS
Authors:   P. G. Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, Satellite Campus, Vadtal Road, Bakrol-388 115, Anand, Gujarat, India, Patel Krupal K , Narasimhacharya A V R L ,   P. G. Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, Satellite Campus, Vadtal Road, Bakrol-388 115, Anand, Gujarat, India
Published: January 2023

Termites are found throughout the world and are a perennial economical issue. Some plants are bestowed with anti-termite compounds which prevent termite infestation. In our study, we examined the anti-termite potential of four plant species namely, Achyranthes asapera, Sida acuta, Syzygium cumini and Terminalia arjuna against Odontotermes obesus. Acetone, chloroform, n-hexane, methanol and distilled water extracts were prepared, their qualitative and quantitative phytochemical constitution was determined. Additional qualitative assays were conducted on the extracts for diterpenes, oils, phytosterols and terpenoids. Methanol extracts were found to be more diverse in phytoconstituents followed by chloroform and acetone extracts. Alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, total phenols and tannins were found in higher quantities in S. cumini and T. arjuna as compared to A. aspera and S. acuta. The anti-termite potential of each extract revealed that among the plants examined, T. arjunastem methanolic extract exhibited the highest termiticidal potential (74.67%) followed by S.cumini leaf and stem methanolic extracts(70% ,67% respectively). Aqueous extract of A. Aspera was found effective against termites and exhibited 56% mortality over a period of 48hrs
INFLUENCE OF ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT PROTECTANTS ON THE PERSISTENCE OF THE ENTOMOPATHOGENIC FUNGUS BEAUVERIA BASSIANA
Authors:   Senior Research Fellow, Department of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore – 641 003, Hemalatha S , Ramaraju K ,   Director, Centre for plant protection studies, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore – 641 003, Jeyarani S ,   Professor, Department of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore – 641 003
Published: January 2023

Influence of nine UV protectants on the persistence of the entomopathogenic fungus B. bassiana (Bb 111) was evaluated in the laboratory. Among the UV protectants screened with the local B. bassiana (Bb 111) isolate, skimmed milk, yeast extract, starch, molasses and tinopal were found to be promising and offered good conidial protection with more than 70 per cent germination even after 60 minutes of UV exposure. Other UV protectants viz., folic acid (66.19%) and sucrose (61.91%) offered moderate protection of B. bassiana (Bb 111) conidia. Skimmed milk at 2 and 5 per cent concentration consistently recorded higher germination of 85.71 and 89.29 per cent respectively at 60 minutes of exposure. Upon 90 minutes of UV exposure, in B. bassiana (Bb 111) alone, the spore viability was drastically reduced to 27.38 per cent, whereas skimmed milk and starch at 5 per cent offered 71.43 and 53.85 per cent conidial germination respectively
FUNGICIDAL ACTIVITY OF SOLANUM NIGRUM AND PHYSALIS ANGULATA EXTRACTS AGAINST MACROPHOMINA PHASEOLINA, A FRUIT ROT PATHOGEN OF MELON (CITRULLUS COLOCYNTHIS (L.) SCHRAD
Authors:   *Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria, Ilondu E M , Bosah B O ,   Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Delta State University, Asaba Campus, Nigeria
Published: January 2023

Acetone and methanol leaf extracts fractions of Solanum nigrum and Physalis angulata at various concentrations (1000, 500, 250, 100, 50 mg/ml) in PDA were tested against Macrophomina phaseolina, a pathogen of fruit rot disease of melon. All the extract concentrations showed significant (P<0.05) activity with dose and species-dependent effect against the phytopathogen. Acetone extracts had superior activity over methanol extracts with 100% inhibition of fungal growth at 500mg/ml for S. nigrum and 1000mg/ml for P. angulata. Phytochemical tests of the extracts revealed the presence of secondary metabolites in varying degrees with high concentrations of flavonoids and tannins which may be responsible for observed fungitoxic activity. The results of this study have uncovered the potentials of the Solanaceous weeds as antifungal agents. We therefore suggest field formulations and trials of these extracts as soil drench in agricultural farms against soil-borne pathogens
DIURNAL FORAGING BEHAVIOR OF AN APHIDOPHAGOUS HOVERFLY IN AN INSECTARY PLANT PATCH
Authors:   Laboratory of Applied Entomology, Department of Environment and Resource sciences, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Agriculture and Engineering, University of Miyazaki, Gakuenkibanadai Nishi 1-1, Miyazaki 889-2192, Japan., Kazuro Ohno Chandrima Emtia
Published: January 2023

ABSTRACT A series of foraging bouts of Episyrphus balteatus (DeGeer) females were observed and recorded throughout the day in phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia Bentham) patches. The dominant transitions of interplant movement, approaching and probing bouts were statistically more frequent in the morning than in the afternoon. In the morning, interplant movement of foragers was significantly longer and they were moving at higher places of phacelia patches. They approached and probed flowers considerably longer in morning compared to afternoon. A significant positive relationship between the number of open flowers in a patch and the patch residence time was observed in the morning. The proportion of females having swollen abdomen filled with phacelia pollen (68.2%) in the afternoon was significantly higher than that (31.82%)in the morning. In our study, E. balteatus females spent more time foraging in phacelia patches in morning compared to afternoon. Based on the results and by considering the dual resources requirements of a female hoverfly (flower foraging and searching for aphids to lay eggs), we will discuss the effective diurnal foraging of E. balteatus females in phacelia patches.