bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Microsoft MakeCode for BBC micro:bit and the potential to develop problem-solving competency with the support of information and communication technology for secondary students
Authors:   Institute of Information Technology, Hanoi Pedagogical University 2, Hong Hue CAO
Published: September 2022

In the General education program 2018, information technology competency is one of the seven specific competencies that need to be formed and developed for learners. The ability to solve problems with the support of information and communication technology (NLc) is one of the five components of information technology competency. Researching a programming environment to develop NLc is essential. We have used theoretical and experimental pedagogical research methods to examine the potential of using Microsoft MakeCode for BBC micro:bit to contribute to developing NLc component of the information technology competency for secondary students. The results showed that Microsoft MakeCode for BBC micro: bit conforms to the programming language selection criteria outlined in the Infomatics educational program 2018. The use of this environment in teaching programming creates favorable conditions to develop the competency of the NLc for students.
Protecting the integrity of relational database by watermarking technique
Authors:   The Institute for Information Technology, Hanoi Pedagogical University 2, Thi Bich Huong LUU
Published: September 2022

The paper proposed a watermarked scheme used to protect integrity for relational databases. In this schema, watermark is created from attributes in the database and embedded in some properties of the relational database. After embedding the watermarkin relational database, the use value of the attributes does not change. The paper proves the correctness of the proposed watermarked scheme.
The number of maximal independent sets of sequentially Cohen-Macaulay bipartite graphs
Authors:   Vinh University, Thi Thanh Ha DAO
Published: September 2022

We determine the maximum number of maximal independent sets of sequentially bipartite graphs and we give a completed characterization of the extremal graphs.
Trade cooperation between Savannakhet Province and Quang Tri Province from 1989 to 2017
Authors:   National Media Publishing Cooperation Joint Stock Company, Nghe An Province, Thi Dung TRINH , Thi Chau PHAN ,   Nghe An College of Teachers’ Education
Published: September 2022

On the basis of the relationship between the two countries Vietnam - Laos, the economic and trade cooperation between the two provinces Savannakhet and Quang Tri is also established in a sustainable way. This study first analyzes the similarities between the two provinces - the basis for their commercial cooperation. Based on the analysis of archival documents of Quang Tri Province, the article outlines the highlights of the trade relationship between the two provinces from 1989 to 2017. The analysis results show that the trade relationships between Savannakhet and Quang Tri are more and more developed, but they are still deficient and not commensurate with the potentials of the two provinces. This suggests further researches on solutions to promote effective trade cooperation between these two provinces in particular and the two countries Vietnam - Laos in general.
Fatty Acid Composition and Nutritional Indices/Ratios of Colostrum and Milk from Murrah and “Murrah × Carabao” Crossbred Buffaloes
Authors: Bondoc Orville , Ramos Ana Rose
Published: September 2022

This study aims to determine the fatty acid (FA) composition and compare FA-based nutritional indices/ratios of colostrum and milk obtained on the 30th, 60th, and 90th day of lactation from 27 Murrah and 18 “Murrah × Carabao” crossbred buffaloes. The major saturated FA (SFA) in colostrum and milk is palmitic acid (C16:0), comprising 32–33% by weight of total FAs. Other important SFAs – myristic acid (C14:0), stearic acid (C18:0), and lauric acid (C12:0) – were lower (P < 0.05) in colostrum than in milk. Oleic acid (C18:1-n9c), a monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA), is the second most abundant FA in colostrum (28.5%) and milk (18.0–18.8%). Arachidonic acid (C20:4-n6, AA) is the dominant polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) in colostrum (0.92%) and milk (0.42–0.45%). Conjugated linoleic acid (C18:2-c9t11, CLA) was higher in colostrum (0.64%) than in milk (0.14–0.16%). Colostrum and milk had a very low PUFA/SFA ratio (0.02–0.06: 1). The linoleic acid (C18:2-n6, LA) to α-linolenic acid (C18:3-n3, ALA) ratio was higher in colostrum (3.21: 1) than in milk (0.62–1.55: 1). The omega-6 (LA and AA) to omega-3 [ALA and docosahexaenoic acid (C22:6-n3, DHA)] or n-6/n-3 ratio was more balanced for milk (1.76-2.34: 1) than colostrum (3.37: 1). Colostrum had lower atherogenicity (2.53 vs. 4.50–4.66), lower thrombogenicity (2.68 vs. 4.48–4.59), and higher health-promoting index (0.39 vs. 0.21–0.22) than milk. The hypocholesterolemic/hypercholesterolemic (h/H) ratio was higher for colostrum (0.64: 1) than milk (0.34–0.36: 1). Except for AA, the FA composition of colostrum and milk were not significantly different between Murrah and “Murrah × Carabao” crosses (P > 0.05).
Konsep Pemikiran Pendidikan Sufisme Menurut Ibnu Athaillah As-Sakandari Studi Kitab Al-Hikam
Authors: Muhammad Ibnu Faruk Fauzi
Published: September 2022

Ibn Athaillah is a figure of the Shadziliyah order, where syadziliyah is one of the leading Sufi orders in the world, especially in Indonesia. Ibn Athaillah was a prolific scholar with his works in the fields of interpretation, Sufism, hadith, aqidah, nahwu, and ushul fiqh. One of his best known works in the field of Sufism is the book of Al-Hikam. Al-Hikam is a popular book among Muslims. The Book of Al-Hikam is the main work of ibn Athaillah which has been very popular in the islamic world for centuries to the present day. This book is also the main study of almost all Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia. It contains wise words about morals, heart, and his relationship with the Khaliq, namely Allah Almighty. Ibn Athaillah in his study in the book of Al-Hikam with reference to the Qur'an and As-Sunah. The Book of Al-Hikam is a hallmark of Ibn Athaillah's thought, especially in terms of Sufism. This athaillah thought is not just a sufism style that prioritizes theology, but contains elements of shari'a experience, tarikat, and essence pursued in a methodical way.
SURVEI KEADAAN SARANA DAN PRASARANA PENDIDIKAN JASMANI OLAHRAGA DAN KESEHATAN DIMASA PANDEMI COVID 19 DI SDN PULUHAN KABUPATEN BANTUL
Authors: Muhammad Yusub
Published: September 2022

Penelitian ini dilakukan atas dasar permasalahan sarana dan prasarana pendidikan jasmani yang hampir tidak pernah digunakan dalam pembelajaran selama pandemi. Dalam hal ini peneliti melihat fenomena yang terjadi di SDN Puluhan kondisi sarana dan prasarana dimasa pandemic covid 19 yang belum diketahui. Tujuan dari penelitian untuk mengetahui keadaan sarana dan prasarana Pendidikan jasmani dimasa pandemi Covid 19 Di SDN Puluhan. Penelitian ini kualitatif dengan metode survei. Sumber data yang akan diperoleh seluruh populasi di SDN Puluhan yang menjelaskan jumlah, kondisi sarana dan prasarana pendidikan jasmani. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan dokumentasi dan lembar observasi, analisis data menggunakan analisis kualitatif. Hasil penelitian sarana dan prasarana untuk cabang atletik di SDN Puluhan Kab Bantul sebesar 41% kategori Cukup Baik. untuk cabang permainan sebesar 74% dalam kategori Baik. untuk cabang aktivitas ritmik sebesar 32% dalam kategori Sangat Kurang Baik. Rerata keadaaan sarana dan prasarana semua cabang olahraga yaitu 49% bahwa pembelajaran Pendidikan Jasmani Olahraga dan Kesehatan pada SDN Puluhan Kabupaten Bantul dalam kategori Cukup Baik.
PENGARUH PERTUMBUHAN PERUSAHAAN, STRUKTUR MODAL DAN UKURAN PERUSAHAAN TERHADAP HARGA SAHAM
Authors: Intan Kasria Defi  , Ickhsanto Wahyudi
Published: September 2022

Peneliti melakukan penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah Pertumbuhan Perusahaan, Struktur Modal serta Ukuran Perusahaan mempunyai dampak terhadap Harga Saham Perusahaan Jasa pada Sektor Properti dan Perumahan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia dari tahun 2016 – 2020, baik secara partial dan secara simultan. Adapun teknik yang digunakan peneliti untuk menganalisis data pada penelitian ini yaitu analisis regresi linier digunakan dengan metode data kuantitatif dalam bentuk statistik deskriptif. Dari hasil t-test menemukan bahwa pertumbuhan perusahaan tidak membuktikan adanya pengaruh terhadap harga saham secara signifikan. Dari t-test menemukan struktur modal tidak membuktikan adanya pengaruh terhadap harga saham secara signifikan. Dari t-test menemukan bahwa ukuran perusahaan membuktikan adanya pengaruh positif terhadap harga saham secara signifikan. Dari F-test menemukan bahwa pertumbuhan perusahaan, struktur modal, dan ukuran perusahaan membuktikan adanya pengaruh simultan dengan nilai positif terhadap harga saham secara signifikan.
Sifat Anatomi dan Nilai Turunan Bambu Tali (Giganthochloa Apus Bl. ExSchult.f.)
Authors: Utomo Adityo Budi , Widuri Indira Laksmi , Andani Rikal , Friatmojo Eko Kusumo , Utomo Marchus Budi
Published: September 2022

Bambu telah banyak dipakai sebagai bahan perancah, kusen, rangka kuda-kuda atap, kolom, dinding, balok, dan perabot lainnya. Sebagai bahan bangunan alam, bambu memiliki sifat mekanis yang tidak seragan antar batang, tidak seragam antar posisi, dan tidak seragam dari kulit terluar hingga terdalam. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu mengamati struktur mikro anatomi bambu tali (Giganthochloa apus Bl. Ex (Schult.f.) yang mempengaruhi sifat mekanisnya. Penelitian dilakukan dengan mengambil sampel batang bambu pada bagian pangkal, tengah, dan ujung batang dan dilakukan pemotongan secara melintang mulai kulit terluar hingga terdalam. Potongan melintang tersebut akan diamati secara mikroskopis. Hasil pengamatan mikro anatomi terhadap panjang serat, diameter serat, diameter lumen, tebal dinding sel, prosentase serat, diameter pembuluh, prosentase parenkim, dan tipe pola ikatan pembuluh diolah menjadi nilai daya tenun, nilai fleksibilitas, nilai kekakuan, nilai runkel, dan nilai muhlsteph. Dari nilai turunan serat didapatkan hasil bahwa bagian batang bambu yang memiliki tekstur paling licin dan paling halus serta memiliki plastisitas tinggi terdapat pada bagian tengah batang bambu. Sedangkan bagian pangkal batang bambu merupakan bagian yang memiliki serat paling kuat terhadap beban tekan atau paling kaku dan bagian ujung batang bambu merupakan bagian bambu yang paling fleksibel terhadap tarikan. Untuk sifat tiap lapisan bambu secara umum dari ketiga bagian batang (pangkal, tengah, dan ujung) dapat terlihat bahwa lapisan bagian dalam merupakan lapisan yang paling fleksibel dan memiliki serat yang tidak mudah putus akibat beban tarik, sedangkan bagian kulit merupakan bagian yang memiliki plastisitas paling tinggi jika dibandingkan dengan lapisan lainnya.
Analysis of Building Integrated Photovoltaic Application for Apartment Building in Jakarta
Authors: Harani Sandhika Adlisia Puspa
Published: September 2022

In sustainable development concept, energy efficiency and conservation measurements are paramount to reduce the level of building energy consumption. Utilization of such device diminishes the building dependency to the grid which is still dominated by energy from fossil fuels. Implementation of BIPV (Building Integrated Photovoltaic) system is expected to be one of the best possible choices for a tropical country such as Indonesia with abundance of solar radiation. With the existence of BIPV system, it is also expected to reduce the burden of electricity cost for the building management and occupants. This research is considerably new for government building and it also generates a formula to calculate minimum area and the amount of PV panels needed for apartment in Jakarta. Pasar Jumat Apartment is selected to be a subject for this research as the apartment is classified government building which was built and managed by Ministry of Public Work and Housing. Moreover, the apartment has modelled with BIM and already had green building concept. It is expected that BIPV system can enhance the building performance through energy efficiency. However, more in-depth research work to the efficiency and economic feasibility of BIPV system installation are required before implementing the system on the building. Several options of PV panel installation are measured to figure out the most optimal PP (Payback Period) and BCR (Benefit Cost Ratio). Based on the physical feasibility and financial analysis, BIPV system is found to be more promising and profitable if it is implemented at "Pasar Jumat Apartment" for a long term in the future.
The Istanbul Convention and the Latvian Constitutional Court
Authors: Mühlbauer Kristina
Published: September 2022

The signing of the Istanbul Convention by Latvia in 2016 induced a widespread debate on both political and academic levels. Today, Latvia remains one of the six EU Member States that have not yet ratified the Istanbul Convention. This article focuses on the recent judgment of the Constitutional Court of Latvia concerning the compatibility of the Istanbul Convention with the Lativan Consitution.
Sportsoziologie
Authors: Lamprecht Markus , Nagel Siegfried
Published: September 2022

Sport fascinates people. They invest time, money, energy and emotions in it. Sport does not only offer exercise, competition, camaraderie and health benefits, but also a ritual, a lifestyle, spectacle and commercial advantages. From a sociological perspective, this textbook examines the meaning of sport for people and society in 14 chapters. Illustrated with examples and up-to-date studies, it highlights the manifold facets of and trends in sport in an easily understandable way, while also examining its relationship to the economy, the media and politics. It not only addresses the potential of sport in terms of health, education and social cohesion, but also in relation to discrimination, violence and doping.

With contributions by
RRahel Bürgi, Angela Gebert, Christoffer Klenk, Claudia Klostermann, Markus Lamprecht, Grazia Lang, Christian Moesch, Siegfried Nagel and Hanspeter Stamm.
A New Method for Breath and Blood Alcohol Determination in Rats Using a Breath Alcohol Meter: An Experimental Study
Authors: Jin Ziqi , Zou Huiqiong , Cao Yingying , Hao Peipei , Xue Yongzhi
Published: September 2022

Background: The use of police breath alcohol detectors in rat breath alcohol detection experiments has always been a challenge because of the small lung capacity and inability of rats to actively inhale. However, the method of using gas chromatography to detect blood alcohol concentration is time-consuming, complex, relatively expensive, and cannot achieve on-site detection and multi-point unlimited non-invasive detection. Objectives: In this study, a laboratory method was validated for rat breath ethanol concentration (BrAC) measurement to estimate blood ethanol concentration (BAC) in rats. Methods: The rats were placed in a gas collection bottle, the breath sample was drawn out with a syringe, and injected into the mouthpiece of the breath alcohol detector through a rubber tube. The results were immediately detected and automatically converted to BAC. Male rats were randomly divided into three groups. The control group received an intraperitoneal injection of normal saline, the liver injury group received an intraperitoneal injection of 50% Carbon tetrachloride (CCL4 1 mL.kg-1), and the induction group received an intraperitoneal injection of phenobarbital sodium (75 mg.kg-1). Western blot analysis was used to detect the protein expression of CYP2E1. Similar grouping and experimental methods were used for female rats. Results: This method was reproducible. The metabolic activity of CYP2E1 was downregulated in the injury group and upregulated in the induction group, which was consistent with the results obtained for CYP2E1 protein expression. Conclusions: Our results confirmed that the rat gas cylinder breath alcohol assay can be used for multiple detections with immediate and non-invasive determination of alcohol metabolizing capacity. This is important for studies that require repeated assessment of blood alcohol levels.
Does parental similarity degree affect the development of their offspring?
Authors: Koníková Linda , Králík Miroslav , Klíma Ondřej , Čuta Martin
Published: September 2022

Similarity in facial and other physical characteristics has been recognized as one aspect of reproductive mate choice in humans. Despite the fact that parental similarity degree may affect offspring already in the early stages of their prenatal development, just a very few empirical studies have focused on the consequences of this non-random process so far. This study included three goals: (1) to test the hypothesis of body assortative mating in humans, (2) to find a relationship between physical similarity of parents and the growth curves of their offspring and (3) to find out how parental similarity affects the growth of offspring. Therefore, the similarities of parents in physical features were analysed in relation to the descriptors of the growth curves of their offspring (n = 184 mother-father-child triads from the Brno Growth Study database). In comparison to randomly generated pairs, real partners were not more similar to each other in any of the observed trait. However, some physical features correlated (mostly positively) between partners. Relationships between physical similarity of parents and the descriptors of the growth curves of their offspring were found. However, parental similarity in various features affected the growth of their offspring differently.
Výzkum v didaktice cizích jazyků IV
Authors: Cox Šárka , Keplová Kateřina , Luběnová Anna , Veškrnová Daniela , Voldánová Žaneta , Trnová Michaela
Published: September 2022

This volume of proceedings is a result of a Specific Research project conducted in 2021 with the registration number MUNI/A/1239/2020 – Research on Learning and Teaching Foreign Languages. The contributions present the research studies of those doctoral students in the field of Foreign Language Didactics at the Faculty of Education of Masaryk University. The studies are written in Czech.
Translation and Construct Validity of the Feeling Scale and the Felt Arousal Scale in Portuguese Recreational Exercisers
Authors: Brito Henrique , Teixeira Diogo , Araújo Duarte
Published: September 2022

La Feeling Scale y la Felt Arousal Scale son escalas ampliamente utilizadas en la investigación del deporte. En este estudio, las escalas originales fueron traducidas del inglés al portugués. Posteriormente, se comprobó si las puntuaciones de afecto y activación en el Self-Assessment Manikin, una escala basada en imágenes, predecían las puntuaciones en la Feeling Scale y en la Felt Arousal Scale en 47 deportistas recreativos portugueses, antes y después de una sesión de ejercicio. El Self-Assessment Manikin mostró correlaciones de moderadas a fuertes con la Feeling Scale (r = 0.70 y r = 0.56, p < 0.01) y la Felt Arousal Scale (r = 0.65 y r = 0.72, p < 0.01), y un poder predictivo sustancial sobre la Feeling Scale (R2 = 47% y R2 = 31%) y la Felt Arousal Scale (R2 = 42% y R2 = 52%). En base a este estudio, la Feeling Scale y la Felt Arousal Scale demostraron ser instrumentos válidos para medir el afecto y la excitación en los ejercitantes recreativos portugueses.

Feeling Scale and Felt Arousal Scale are widely used in sport research. They provide a practical assessment of self-reported affect and arousal during exercise. The original scales were translated from English to Portuguese. Afterward, it was tested if the affect and arousal scores in the picture-based Self-Assessment Manikin predicted the scores in the Feeling Scale and the Felt Arousal Scale in 47 Portuguese recreational exercisers, before and after an exercise session. Self-Assessment Manikin showed moderate-to-strong correlations with the Feeling Scale (r = 0.70 and r = 0.56, p < 0.01) and the Felt Arousal Scale (r = 0.65 and r = 0.72, p < 0.01), and substantial predictive power over the Feeling Scale (R2 = 47% and R2 = 31%) and the Felt Arousal Scale (R2 = 42% and R2 = 52%). The Feeling Scale and Felt Arousal Scale are valid instruments to measure affect and arousal in Portuguese exercisers.

A Feeling Scale e a Felt Arousal Scale são amplamente utilizadas na investigação em desporto. Fornecem uma avaliação prática dos estados psicológicos de afeto e da ativação durante o exercício. Neste estudo, as escalas originais foram traduzidas do inglês para português. Posteriormente, testou-se se a pontuação do afeto e da ativação na Self-Assessment Manikin, uma escala baseada em imagens, previa a pontuação na Feeling Scale e na Felt Arousal Scale em 47 desportistas recreativos portugueses, antes e depois de uma sessão de exercício. A Self-Assessment Manikin mostrou correlações moderadas a fortes com a Feeling Scale (r = 0.70 e r = 0.56, p < 0.01) e com a Felt Arousal Scale (r = 0.65 e r = 0.72, p < 0,01), e um poder preditivo substancial sobre a Feeling Scale (R2 = 47% e R2 = 31%) e a Felt Arousal Scale (R2 = 42% e R2 = 52%). A Feeling Scale e a Felt Arousal Scale são instrumentos válidos para medir o afeto e a ativação em desportistas recreativos portugueses.
ORGANIZACIONE PROMJENE U DIGITALNOJ EKONOMIJI
Authors: Duraković Besim
Published: September 2022

Digitalna ekonomija podrazumijeva različite forme digitalne transformacije. U najširem smislu obuhvata: tehnologiju, kulturu, liderstvo i poslovnu praksu. Međutim, najkritičnija tačka svakog napora digitalne transformacije obično se nalazi u području organizacijskih promjena. Jednostrano omogućavanje pristupa digitalnima alatima, bez pomaganja zaposlenima da uče, planiraju i reaguju na neizbježne promjene u poslovnom modelu i radnim praksama recept je za neuspjeh. Da bi bilo koja organizaciona promjena u digitalnoj ekonomiji uspjela, upravljanje svim aspektima organizacije, a prije svega ljudima, mora biti sastavni dio procesa. Uspješan menadžment ljudskim resursima u digitalnoj ekonomiji podrazumijeva organizacionu kulturu koja podstiče i stimuliše razmjenu znanja, kolaboraciju i rad u timovima. Na kraju krajeva, digitalizacija je samo sredstvo, a ne krajnji cilj. Usvajanje i ovladavanje novim tehnologija od strane zaposlenih, ključ je konačnog uspjeha svake inicijative digitalne transformacije. Upravo zbog toga, ovaj rad opisuje različite aspekte i vrste organizacionih promjena u digitalnoj ekonomiji, uz poseban akcenat na upravljanje ljudskim resursima.
DIGITALNA EKONOMIJA, E-POSLOVANJE, E-TRGOVINA I DIGITALIZACIJA POSLOVNIH PROCESA
Authors: Duraković Besim
Published: September 2022

Digitalna ekonomija je iz korijena promijenila tradicionalne pristupe ekonomiji, proizvodnji i razmjeni dobara i usluga. Na globalnim tržištima svakodnevno se pojavljuju novi poslovni koncepti, novi oblici konkurencije, ali i nove tržišne prilike kako za velike kompanije, tako i za mala preduzeća, kao i za svakog pojedinca. Sve poslovne aktivnosti koje poduzimaju pravna ili fizička lica se digitalizuju i evoluiraju iz tradicionalnih poslovnih modela u e-poslovanje. Prodaja i kupovina roba i usluga se seli na Internet u sfere e-trgovine, što je najviše uslovljeno većom dostupnošću i nižim troškovima. Modeli tržišnog uspjeha su zasnovani isključivo na znanju i stavkama neopipljive aktive, umjesto na finansijskom kapitalu. Upravo zbog toga, ovaj rad se bavi u početku definicijom digitalne ekonomije, a zatim i ključnim konceptima u okviru nove ekonomije, kao što su e-poslovanje, e-trgovina i digitalizacija poslovnih procesa, uz poseban osvrt na upotrebu mobilnih aplikacija.
ULOGA NASTAVNIKA U SAVREMENOJ ŠKOLI
Authors: Tulumović - Kalajac Mirsada
Published: September 2022

Razvoj društva reflektovao se i na učenje i sam obrazovni sistem, kako po pitanju same organizacije i rada škole, tako i po pitanju kompetencija nastavnika i njegove drugačije uloge u nastavnom procesu. Uloga nastavnika kao izvora i prenosioca znanja se mjenja u sasvim jednu drugačiju koncepciju, gdje je on sve više mentor koji prati i motiviše učenike da samostalno istražuju i dolaze do znanja. Nastavnik u savremenoj školi je i realizator procesa vaspitanja, inicijator u rješavanju vaspitnih pitanja, vaspitnu grupu orijentiše i ukazuje na pravce daljeg vaspitnog kretanja, tražilac i davalac informacija iz domena vaspitanja i inicijator vaspitnih aktivnosti. U ovom radu ćemo ukazati na brojne prednosti savremene škole u odnosu na tradicionalnu, ali i ukazati na ulogu nastavnika koju ima u takvoj školi.
POREMEPOREMEĆEN SISTEM VRIJEDNOSTI KOD MLADIH KROZ PRIZMU NASILJA
Authors: Trninić Ilija
Published: September 2022

Socijalno-neprilagođeno ponašanje mladih je posljedica krize društva, neorganizovanosti, socio – ekonomske situacije, ratnih dešavanja, ali i i krize onih faktora koji bi trebalo da budu nosioci socijalizacije ličnosti djeteta, prije svega porodice i škole. Takođe, odbacivanje i prevazilaženje ranijih društvenih normi, te još nejasno precizirane i nedefinisane nove, a koje evidentno nisu usklađene sa transformacijom političkih, ekonomskih i socijalnih prilika u Bosni i Hercegovini, otežavaju mladima da prepoznaju i prihvate nove društvene norme i vrijednosti. Upravo i cilj ovog rada jeste da kroz krizu sistema vrijednosti ukažemo koliko mladi danas imaju izražene asocijalne stavove i ispoljavaju delinkventno ponašanje u školi, te koliko je potrebno raditi na korekciji takvih asocijalnih vidova ponašanja i preventivno djelovati na sve oblike devijantnog ponašanja kako u školi tako i van nje.
Environment and density-dependency explain the fine-scale aggregation of tree recruits before and after thinning in a mixed forest of Southern Europe
Authors: Rodríguez-Pérez Javier , Imbert Bosco , Peralta Javier
Published: September 2022

Thinning in forest management primarily reduces the density of trees and alters the patchiness and spatial complexity of environmental factors and individual interactions between plant recruits. At fine spatial scales, little is known about the relative weight of ecological processes affecting tree regeneration before and after thinning events. Here we studied the density and aggregation of tree recruits in fully-mapped plots located in mixed forests in Northern Iberian Peninsula (Southern Europe) for over four years, which comprises one year before and three years after a thinning event. We applied spatial point-pattern analyses to examine (a) the aggregation of recruits, and their association with trees and (b) the relative effect of both environmental (i.e., the patchiness of the local environment) and density-dependent factors (i.e., the aggregation of trees and/or recruits) to predict the density, aggregation, and survival of recruits. We found, in thinning plots, that recruits were less dense, their aggregation pattern was more heterogeneous, were distributed randomly in respect of trees and their survival was almost unaffected by the tree proximity. By contrast, recruits in control plots were denser, were only aggregated at distances lower than 1.0 m, were closer to trees, and such closer distance to trees affected negatively in their survival. Independently of the treatment, the aggregation of recruits was chiefly determined by the density-dependent factors at less than 1.0 m and environmental factors at distances beyond that proximity. Overall, our results suggest that thinning affected the aggregation of recruits at two spatial scales: (a) by favoring the tree-recruit and recruit-recruit facilitation at less than 1.0 m and (b) by modifying spatial heterogeneity of the environment at distances beyond that proximity.
Utilisation of sea sand as partial replacement of fines in resin bonded cement concrete
Authors:   Dept. of Civil Engineering,E.G.S.Pillay Engineering College, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, India. India, N. Sakthieswaran , N. Naganderan
Published: September 2022

The usage of aggregates has caused serious ecological problems leading to the requirement of an alternative material to meet the demand. The alternative construction material for the upcoming graduates thus chosen for replacing cement and aggregates should not only meet the design and strength requirements but also the ecological criteria. The present research work tries to improve the service life of sea sand concrete by using them in combination with epoxy resin. The scope of the work revolves around the extended to earlier assessment of the properties of concrete manufactured using sea sand as replacement for natural river sand upto 50% and 12% epoxy resin as partial substitute for cement.
Short Term Assessment of Growth and Neurodevelopmental Outcome in Low Birth Weight and Very Low Birth Weight Newborns Discharged from A Tertiary Care Centre-A Cohort Study
Authors: Satpathy Swasthi Kabi , Upadhyay Manas Ranjan , Upadhyay Rajlaxmi
Published: September 2022

Introduction: With better healthcare facilities, despite an increase in neonatal survivor rates, the outcomes in the survivors still remains uknown to a great extent. In overburdened centres following an early discharge policy, a structured follow-up plan to evaluate growth, development and problems faced by the high-risk babies is essential. Aim: To assess the growth, development at 52 and 64 weeks Post Menstrual Age (PMA) and association of postnatal growth failure with developmental outcome in Low Birth Weight (LBW) and Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) babies. Materials and Methods: This was a prospective cohort study carried out amongst the newborn babies discharged from a tertiary care hospital, Sriram Chandra Bhanja Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, Odisha, India. within 2 months period and followed-up till 64 weeks PMA. Out of 189 newborns discharged during study period, 168 met the inclusion criteria and only 114 babies could complete the follow-up till 64 weeks postmenstrual. The weight, length and head circumference were documented at discharge, 44, 52 and 64 weeks PMA and compared using INTERGROWTH 21st postnatal standards. Denver Developmental Screening Test was used for developmental screening at 52 and 64 week PMA. Descriptive analysis was performed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0 and categorical data was compared using Chi-square test in trend using Epi Info software. Results: Out of 114 patients, 51 (44.7%) were females and 63 (55.3%) were males. At birth, 72 (63.16%) of study population was below 10th centile which increased to 77 (67.54%) at 44 weeks PMA. By 64 weeks PMA, 62 (54.39%) infants were showing catch up. Out of total, 18 (15.79%) showed delayed developmental milestones. 11 out of 18 (61.11%) babies were with delayed development, i.e., below 3rd centile of weight for age showing that at lower postnatal weight odds of patients having developmental delay were increased. Conclusion: Postnatal growth pattern of the study population was along the lower centiles of INTERGROWTH 21st chart. Incidence of developmental delay was higher in babies with postnatal growth failure.
SANKHAHOLI (EVOLVULUS ALSINOIDES LINN): A VALUABLE HERB OF UNANI MEDICINE
Authors: Ahmad Asrar , Kalam Mohd Afsahul , Hussain Zaffar
Published: September 2022

Sankhaholi (Evolvulus alsinoides) is a small perennial herb belonging to the family Convolvulaceae. It is also known as Vishnukranti (Sanskrit), Sankhavalli (Marathi) and Vishnukraandi (Tamil). According to Unani Medicine the notable medicinal properties reported for the treatment of flatulence, haemorrhoids, diabetes, frequency of micturition, burning micturition, gonorrhea, syphilis, and other renal and bladder diseases. It contains pentatriacontane, triacontane and betasitosterol. Various pharmacological properties reported are Antihypertensive, Antioxidant, Anti Stress, Hypolipidaemic etc. This review presents a detailed survey of the literature on the identification of plant, phytochemistry and medicinal properties from the perspective of Unani Medicine and pharmacological studies.
Evaluation of Anti-Diabetic Property of Methanol Extract of Ficus Exasperata Vahl. (Moraceae)
Authors: Jude Ali Ibeabuchi , Keneolisa Asogwa Felix , Ogbonna Offiah Raymond , Maduabuchi Okonkwo Raymond , Ugochukwu Nwobodo Ebenezer
Published: September 2022

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia with disturbances of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism resulting from impairments in insulin secretion, insulin action or both. The side effect of orthodox is alarming and expensive. This prompted a search for a cheaper and reliable alternative drug medicinal plant for the management of diabetes.

Aim: This study aimed at carrying out anti-diabetics evaluation of methanol extract of Ficus exasperata leaves.

Methodology: The cold maceration method was used to obtain the extract using methanol as solvent. Lorkes method was used to carry out the acute toxicity study on mice, alloxan induced model was used to evaluate the antidiabetic potentials on diabetic rats and blood glucose level was measured using glucometer and statistically analyzed.

Result: Acute toxicity study indicated no mortality or any behavioral changes even at 5000mg/kg body weight. The extract at 200mg/kg and 400mg/kg exhibited anti-diabetics activity in dose dependent manner. 400mg/kg body weight reduces blood glucose level significantly at p value less than 0.05 when compared to the standard drug.

Conclusion: The methanol extract of Ficus exasperata leaves have demonstrated a reasonable antidiabetics activity. The research has given an insight in the use of the plant leaves in controlling blood sugar level and substantiate its folkloric uses. Further studies on isolation of bioactive compound, establishment of the mechanism of action for the observed anti-diabetic activity and hepato-renal and hematological effects are recommended.
Study on Information Seeking Behaviour among the Farmers of Different Cropping System of Tamil Nadu
Authors: Kumar G. Arun , Jansirani R. , Asokhan M. , Yedida Sudhamini
Published: September 2022

Information seeking behaviour refers to the orientation of individuals in finding the different information sources and using the availed information in various circumstances. It also includes information retrieval, with its main focus is on understanding the need to seek information and process of using it. The present study deals with the information seeking behaviour of farmers of different cropping systems. The study used an ex-post facto research design. Ex-post facto research is an organised empirical study in which the researcher has no direct influence over the independent variables. A sample size of 300 was selected for the study. Information seeking behaviour was calculated by using a scale consisting of three subheads i.e., personal localite sources, personal cosmopolite sources and impersonal cosmopolite sources. It could be concluded from the findings that slightly above two-third of the farmers (67.00 per cent) had medium level of information seeking behaviour, less than one-fifth of the farmers (17.33 per cent) and only little amount of the farmers (15.67 per cent) had high level of information seeking behaviour. The study helps the various development departments related to agriculture and rural development to make relevant policies in suitable communication models.
Organophosphates Toxicity: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Authors: Okolonkwo Benjamin Nnnamdi , Amadi Chikadibia Fyneface , Chimekagbe Ogbugo Esther
Published: September 2022

Pesticides are composed of chemicals that can be employed to kill pests or minimize their negative effects. Pesticides and other organophosphate containing compounds have been beneficial in agriculture, forestry, industries, and in households (as personal insect repellents). Chemical compounds known as organophosphates (OP) are produced when phosphoric acid and alcohol undergo esterification. Although pesticides are beneficial, they pose dangers to both humans and the environment and include the following are types of pesticides: herbicide, insecticides (which may include regulators for insect growth, termiticides), nematicide, molluscicide, piscicide, avicide, rodenticide, bactericide, insect repellent, animal repellent, antimicrobial, and fungicide. Organophosphate insecticides primarily work by inhibiting carboxyl ester hydrolases, especially acetylcholinesterase (AChE). Acetylcholine (ACh) is a neurotransmitter that is broken down by the enzyme AChE into acetic acid and choline. Non-specific nature and improper application of pesticides has led to toxicities such as eye stinging, blisters, rashes, blindness, nausea, lightheadedness, diarrhea, and even death. Long-term consequences include malignancies, birth defects, reproductive harm, immunotoxicity, neurological, renal toxicity, hepatotoxicity, and endocrine system disruption. Organophosphate poisoning can be diagnosed in the laboratory through serum cholinesterase, urine alkylphosphate, and liver function test, while treatment can be done by administering antioxidants and emetics. This study is tailored towards highlighting organophosphates toxicity: pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment.
Epidemiological-clinical, Therapeutic and Evolutionary Profile of Children Treated for Bacterial Meningitis at CHU-MEL (Benin)
Authors: Yakoubou Annatou , Ayedadjou Linda , Tchiakpe Nicole Enianloko , Ladipo Omoyélé , Yerima Eurydice , Adjanohoun Adolphe , Sina Haziz , Baba-Moussa Lamine
Published: September 2022

Aims: Bacterial meningitis remains a public health problem due to an unfavorable geographical environment and socioeconomic context. Our study aimed to evaluate the epidemiological-clinical, therapeutic and evolutionary profile of children treated for bacterial meningitis in the pediatric department of CHU-MEL in Benin.

Methodology: The methodology consisted in carrying out a retrospective and descriptive study of children admitted to the pediatric department of the CHU-MEL in Cotonou from January 2019 to December 2020. All children admitted in the study period were taken in consideration. Data collection (epidemiological, clinical, paraclinical, therapeutic and evolutionary) was made from registers and files and by telephone call.

Results: Our data reveal that 68 children were treated for bacterial meningitis between January 2019 to December 2020. It was also noted that the most represented age group was between 3 months and 3 years with a rate of 52.9%. Most (95.6%) of the children had no particular history. The antibiotics used were ampicillin (17.4%), ceftriaxone (52.2%), cefotaxime (4.3%) and ciprofloxacin (8.7%). For the exploration of cases of meningitis, apart from the cytobacteriological examination of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), the blood culture, the complete blood count (NFS) and the C-reactive protein (CRP) were the examinations commonly requested.

Conclusion: It is observed that children treated as meningitis have varying clinical signs. Meningitis cases have different ends. In case of bacterial meningitis, it is important to determine the germs to ensure proper antibiotic therapy to be conducted.
Hepatoprotective Activity of Aqueous Extract of Cashew Apple Cake (Anacardium occidentale L.) in Rats and Mice
Authors: Mamadou Dosso , Adama Coulibaly , Innocent Kouadio N’guessan , Doudjo Soro
Published: September 2022

Aims: The aqueous extract of cashew apple cakes, rich in molecules of pharmacological interest, could be used against many diseases. Thus, the aim of the present work is to evaluate its hepatoprotective activity in rats and mice. 

Methodology: Two batches of rats weighing between 200 and 300 grams, with five rats per batch, were pretreated for eleven days with the aqueous extract of cashew apple cakes at concentrations ranging from 150 to 300 mg.Kg-1 bw, then intoxicated with paracetamol at 2 g.Kg-1 bw, for three days. The blood of these rats was collected and submitted to biochemical analyses. 

Two batches of mice weighing between 20 and 30 grams, with five mice per batch, were pretreated with the same test substance at concentrations also ranging from 150 to 300 mg.Kg-1 bw, then intoxicated with paracetamol before receiving phenobarbital. Afterwards, their sleep time was evaluated.

Results: In rats, paracetamol intoxication materialized by the increase in serum ALT activity ranging from 109±5.19 to 571±20.28 IU.L-1 and that of AST ranging from 144±5.77 to 428±14.19 IU.L-1. Similarly, direct bilirubin increased from 0 to 1.08± 0.58 mg.dl-1. These increases in transaminase activity and bilirubin levels were significantly decreased in rats pretreated with the aqueous extract of cashew apple cake. In mice, the phenobarbital test showed a 29.82 to 38.59% decrease in sleep time in mice pretreated with the aqueous extract of cashew apple cakes.

Conclusion: The aqueous extract of cashew apple cakes influencing biochemical parameters such as ALT, AST, bilirubin and sleep time, could therefore be used in the prevention of liver diseases, in traditional medicine.
Estimation of Correlation and Path Coefficient Analysis for Quantitative Traits in Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.): An Experimental Study
Authors: Gayathri Srikhakolanu M. L. S. , Lal Gaibriyal M. , Lavanya G. R. , Reddy Maddula Sudarshan , Udayasri Shika
Published: September 2022

The Field Experimentation Centre conducted the current experiment using 22 genotypes of chickpea. Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, Prayagraj Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding during Rabi 2021–2022 in Randomized block design with three replications. 13 quantitative variables were studied using the data, including analysis of variance, variability assessment, heritability, genetic advance, correlation coefficient analysis, and path coefficient for traits related to yield and yield components. According to the findings of the analysis, there is enough variety among the chickpea germplasm included in the study for substantial deviations to be found for all the traits. For the character number of primary branches per plant, harvest index, and GCV, high estimations of both. Number of major branches, seeds per plant, and harvest index all showed high heritability’s along with genetic progress. At both genotypic and phenotypic levels, the characteristics harvest index and number of branches per plant demonstrated a positive significant correlation with seed yield per plant. The traits biological yield, harvest index, days to maturity, number of secondary branches, number of pods per plant, number of seeds per pod, and number of secondary branches all had a positive direct impact on seed production per plant.
Causes and Impacts of Drought and Flood Events in Haryana, India: A Regional Perspective
Authors: Yadav Manisha
Published: September 2022

Droughts and floods are inherent in our country and worldwide, though they often occur in successive years, causing severe losses to agriculture, livestock, and human life. They are the most complex disasters affecting more people than any other disaster. A recent IPCC (2022) report indicates an increase in the frequency and severity of droughts and floods over India during the twenty-first century. Therefore, flood and drought assessments are necessary to understand future planning and enhance decision-making. Haryana majorly depends on groundwater and rainfall for its agriculture and domestic water needs. This paper emphasizes assessing different aspects of drought and floods, including their causes and impacts. The paper also presents a set of recommendable measures to avoid potential loss and cope with the drought and flood impacts in Haryana. The study is based on secondary data; data has been taken from the statistical abstract of Haryana and the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). Historical data on rainfall, droughts, and floods have been analyzed and assessed for interpretation.   This study directs that the primary reasons for the flooding and drought in Haryana are excess and deficit rainfall during the monsoon and an increased in urbanization.
Emergence and Incidence of Coffee White Stemborer, Xylotrechus quadripes Chevrolat, 1863 (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae), under Different Rainfall Regimes across the Coffee-growing Regions of Karnataka, India
Authors: Reddy G. V. Manjunatha , Venkateshalu . , Anand C. G. , Prassanna S. M. , Siddappa R. , Reddy P. V. Rami
Published: September 2022

The coffee white stem borer (CWSB), Xyloterchus quadripes Chevrolat, 1863 (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) is one of the most destructive pests of arabica coffee in India. As coffee cultivation in India is mostly confined to the hilly tracts of the Western Ghats of the southern states and it is mainly grown in Kodagu, Chikmagalur and Hassan districts of Karnataka with varying rainfall patterns ranging from more than 3000 mm to less than 1000 mm. The study of the incidence of WSB and emergence of adults in relation to local weather conditions in the estates at different rainfall patterns in Karnataka [High(<2500mm), Medium (2000 to 1000mm) and low(<1000mm) rainfall areas] for two years (2016 and 2017). The emergence data and local weather parameters viz rainfall, relative humidity and temperature were correlated with adult emergence. The results indicated that the emergence of CWSB during the years 2016 and 2017 exhibited a significant positive correlation with maximum temperature and minimum temperature. While beetle emergence was negatively correlated with the quantity of rainfall and relative humidity across the six locations. From these observations, it is evident that the beetles required a higher temperature for their emergence and peak beetle emergence occurred during the middle of November in the winter flight season and during the end of April and the first fortnight of May in the summer flight periods. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that measured abiotic factors have significant effects on emergence of CWSB adults confirming results of correlation analysis. During the same period 2016-17, coffee plantations were surveyed randomly in all the three rainfall regimes to know the influence of annual rainfall on incidence of CWSB and the percent incidence was 10.81% at rainfall <1000, 7.67% at medium rainfall and 6.16% at high rainfall areas and was non-significant across rainfall regimes.
Effect of Nanochitosan and Biocapsules on Growth, Flowering and Flower Yield of Gladiolus (Gladiolus grandiflorus L.) Var. Priscilla
Authors: Deo Mayank Raghvendra , Prasad V. M. , Ghosh Gautam , Bahadur Vijay
Published: September 2022

An experiment on Gladiolus was conducted during November 2021 to March 2022, in Horticulture Research Field, Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, and Technology & Sciences, Prayagraj (U.P) India. The results of the investigation, regarding the performance of the 10 Treatments of Gladiolus i.e. T0 Control NPK (RDF)-120:150:150 Kg/ha, T1 Biocapsule 200 ppm, T2 Biocapsule 400 ppm, T3 Biocapsule 600 ppm, T4 Nanochitosan 50 ppm, T5 Nanochitosan 100 ppm, T6 Nanochitosan 150 ppm, T7 Nanochitosan 50 ppm & Biocapsule 200 ppm, T8 Nanochitosan 100ppm & Biocapsule 400 ppm, T9 Nanochitosan 150 ppm & Biocapsule 600 ppm to find out the best performance in terms of growth, flowering and flower yield. The experiment was conducted in Randomized Block design, were each treatment replicated thrice the results from the present investigation concluded that in terms of growth and yield treatment the treatment T7 (Nanochitosan 50 ppm & Biocapsule 200 ppm) was recorded with maximum number of flower spike (4.71 lakhsspike/ha) & corms yield (4.81 lakhs/ha)The treatment T7 was also recorded with highest net profit (3023506) with maximum cost benefit ratio (4.85).whereas in terms of shelf life the treatment T8 Nanochitosan 100 ppm& Biocapsule 400 ppm recorded with maximum shelf life.