bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
STUDY OF ANTIBACTERIAL PROPERTIES OF A TiO2-SiO2-Ag COMPOSITE FILTER ON A GLASS FABRIC BASE
Authors: Buzaev Aleksandr A. , Tkachuk Valeria A. , Lyutova Ekaterina S. , Borilo Lyudmila P.
Published: July 2024

Composite films based on catalytically active forms of titanium dioxide synthesized on the fibrous structure of glass fabric are a promising solution for the creation of antibacterial filters for photocatalytic oxidation of microorganism cells under the influence of light radiation of the visible region of the spectrum. The filter obtained in the present work is a multilayer TiO2-SiO2-Ag composite film bonded to fibres of glass fibre carrier. This material has photocatalytic activity due to the presence of titanium dioxide in the anatase phase, which under the influence of light radiation is able to decompose organic compounds and microorganisms sorbed on the filter surface. Special attention was paid to thermal analysis, as a result of which the optimal mode of step-by-step heat treatment of materials was determined to obtain the required phase composition. The selected heat treatment regime allowed to increase the crystallinity of the anatase phase of TiO2, which significantly affected its optical characteristics such as refractive index and forbidden band width energy. The antimicrobial effect of TiO2-SiO2-Ag/glass material tested as a filter in the air purification process was demonstrated in this work. After applying this material as a filter, it was possible significantly reduce the number of E. coli colonies detected in the filter washes, reaching a level of 125 CFU m-3. This indicates the high oxidative capacity of the filter in relation to microorganisms and confirms its potential for use in the field of photocatalytic air purification. The authors note the possibility of application of the developed material in the field of water purification and surface treatment, which determines the prospects for further research.
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Buzaev A.A., Tkachuk V.A., Lyutova E.S., Borilo L.P. Study of antibacterial properties of A TiO2-SiO2-Ag composite filter on a glass fabric base. ChemChemTech [Izv. Vyssh. Uchebn. Zaved. Khim. Khim. Tekhnol.]. 2024. V. 67. N 7. P. 63-71. DOI: 10.6060/ivkkt.20246707.7001.
EFFECT OF THE FEED GAS MIXTURE COMPOSITION AT METHANOL DEHYDROGENATION TO FORMALDEHYDE ON SUPPORTED OXIDE CATALYSTS
Authors: Morozov Lev N. , Vorobyov Anton S. , Kunin Aleksey V. , Egorov Nikolay A. , Timoshin Evgeniy S.
Published: July 2024

The article presents the results of a study of the activity of deposited oxide catalysts in the process of obtaining formaldehyde from methanol. Model catalysts were prepared by impregnation of finely porous silica gel with nitrate solutions of zinc, copper, silver, sodium, followed by heat treatment. The catalytic properties of the samples were studied in the reaction of methanol dehydrogenation in the flow mode on a fine fraction of the catalyst. With the complication of the composition of the feed gas mixture, part of argon was replaced with hydrogen, mono- and carbon dioxide. The reaction mixture was analyzed by gas chromatography, IR spectroscopy and photocolorimetry. At a temperature of ~350 °C, a noticeable formation of formaldehyde begins, upon reaching a temperature of 500 °C in the reactor, methanol processing begins to decrease, while the concentration of formaldehyde changes insignificantly. Along with formaldehyde, dimethyl ether, methane and carbon dioxide are fixed in the reaction products. At the end of the tests on the surface of the catalyst, carbon, oxygen and hydrogen are quantified using elemental analysis methods, the ratio between which corresponds to the formula (-COH-)n. That is, along with the target reaction, methanol is consumed for the formation of surface hydrocarbons. Oxymethylene oligomers can decompose along two competing routes to form formaldehyde or carbon and CO2. The addition of carbon dioxide to the feed gas mixture after the catalyst enters the stationary mode leads to a significant increase in its formaldehyde yield. It is obvious that the route with the formation of carbon dioxide is associated with the target reaction of formaldehyde production, where the catalytic reaction maintains a certain concentration of active centers. Thus, it can be assumed that carbon dioxide as a product of decomposition of surface oxymethylene compounds affects the rate of the catalytic reaction by maintaining a certain concentration of surface hydrocarbons, which are necessary as an element of the active catalytic center.
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Morozov L.N., Vorobyov A.S., Kunin A.V., Egorov N.A., Timoshin E.S. Effect of the feed gas mixture composition at methanol dehydrogenation to formaldehyde on supported oxide catalysts. ChemChemTech [Izv. Vyssh. Uchebn. Zaved. Khim. Khim. Tekhnol.]. 2024. V. 67. N 7. P. 88-95. DOI: 10.6060/ivkkt.20246707.7003.
ANÁLISE DA VELOCIDADE MÉDIA DE DIFERENTES PERCURSOS LIGANDO A RUA TRAZÍBULO RODRIGUES AO HOSPITAL REGIONAL DE TEÓFILO OTONI
Authors: Gomes dos Santos Gabrielle , Soares Lima Rosa Maria , Novais Tudeia Felipe
Published: July 2024

A velocidade média com a qual um veículo realiza um determinado percurso pode sofrer interferência de diversas variáveis, como condições climáticas, velocidade máxima das vias que integram o trajeto, fluxo de pedestres e veículos, sinalização, dentre outras características particulares do percurso, as quais podem sofrer variações de acordo com o horário de cada dia em que esse percurso é realizado. Por isso é importante conhecer bem algumas características do percurso que será realizado em cada dia e horário, para que se consiga organizar melhor toda a sua rota diária. Pensando nisso, foi realizada uma análise da velocidade média de dois percursos diferentes do perímetro urbano de Teófilo Otoni. Estes percursos ligam a Rua Trazíbulo Rodrigues de Oliveira, no Centro da cidade de Teófilo Otoni às obras do futuro Hospital Regional de Teófilo Otoni, localizado na Rua Rachid Handere, n° 2450, Bairro Bela Vista. O estudo realizado evidencia a relação entre a velocidade média de um percurso e as principais características do mesmo, além de mapear a velocidade média das duas principais vias de acesso ao Hospital Regional de Teófilo Otoni, que atenderá mais de 70 municípios que integram a mesoregião, o que demanda de acesso rápido e seguro, para que o atendimento dos pacientes seja realizado no menor tempo possível.
ATUAÇÃO CLÍNICA DO FARMACÊUTICO NA ADESÃO AO TRATAMENTO DE PACIENTES ONCOLÓGICOS EM CUIDADOS PALIATIVOS
Authors: Dhallethy Brito Franca  , Júlia Araújo Silva  , Ryann Pereira Costa  , Sara Cristina Hott
Published: July 2024

A luta contra o câncer está se intensificando e um dos principais fatores nessa evolução é a oncologia, especialidade que estuda os tumores e desenvolve novos tratamentos, sejam eles paliativos ou curativos. No entanto, para obter ótimos resultados no tratamento e atender às necessidades de cada paciente, é necessária uma equipe multidisciplinar qualificada. Nesse contexto, o farmacêutico com conhecimento técnico e capacidade de comunicação contribui significativamente para a segurança e a eficácia do tratamento. Dessa forma, esse estudo tem como objetivo evidenciar a importância e o papel do farmacêutico no tratamento de pacientes oncológicos através de uma revisão bibliográfica nas bases de dados Medline, Pubmed, Lilacs, Scielo, Google Scholar. Confirmando assim, o quão importante e crucial é esta área de atuação do farmacêutico e como ele contribui integralmente para um tratamento mais eficaz, seguro e correto.
Studies on carnauba wax emulsion coating on extension of shelf-life and quality assessment in capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.)
Authors: Singh Sudhir
Published: July 2024

Capsicum is an important vegetable crop and rich source of vitamin C. However, it has limited shelf life of 5-7 days at ambient storage temperature. Shelf life and qualityattributes in capsicum was studied with different dilutions of carnauba wax emulsion (3.7-4.8 %).  Maximum sensory score (7.0-7.5) for flavor and texture sensory score was obtained for 15-20 days at room temperature and 30-35 days of refrigerated storage having dilution of 3.7-4.0% carnauba wax emulsion. Minimum physiological loss in weight of 1.23-1.62% and from 1.39-1.61% was obtained with 3.7 % carnauba wax dilution after 30-35 days of refrigerated and 15-20 days of room temperature, respectively. The hardness value in 3.7 % level of carnauba wax dilution in capsicum decreased to 5.0-12.3% and from 17.25-21.8% after 15-20 days at room temperature and 30-35 days at refrigerated storage temperature, respectively. Similarlyascorbic acid in capsicum also decreased to 6.78-10.22% and from 9.95-12.45% having 3.7% carnauba wax dilution after 15-20 days of room temperature and 30- 35 days of refrigerated storage, respectively.
Screening of interspecific hybrids and their parents for resistance to phomopsis blight in brinjal
Authors: Karmakar Pradip , Singh YV
Published: July 2024

The present investigation was conducted to screen two commercial cultivars Pant Rituraj, Pant Samrat and wild relatives viz. Solanum gilo, S. aethiopicum and S. khasianum; and their interspecific hybrids against phomopsis blight. Highly significant mean squares forresistance to leaf, stem and shoot; and fruit infestation activities indicate the presence of sufficient natural variation among 20 brinjal  resistant breeding. For leaf infestation, stem infestation and fruit infestation either S. gilo or S. khasianum had highest value of plant showing resistance rated as highly resistant. Among the F1 hybrids Pant Rituraj × S. gilo, S. gilo × S. melongena, S. aethiopicum × Pant Samrat, S. aethiopicum× S. gilo, S. gilo × Pant Samrat were identified as highly resistant.Among the F1 hybrids, crosses involving S. giloas one of the parent showed high level of resistance against phomopsis blight. Successful gene transfer from these wildm atives is possible through back cross except from S. khasianum which needs the support of biotechnological tools.
Root knot nematodes menace in vegetable crops and their management in India: A Review
Authors: Gowda Manjunatha T , C Sellaperumal , Rai AB , Singh B
Published: July 2024

Vegetables are chief constituents of Indian diet and play a pivotal role in ensuring nutritional and livelihood security to the increasing Indian population. However, vegetable production is seriously hampered by several biotic stresses, which pose huge challenge to meet future demands of Indian population. Among several biotic stresses, root knot nematodes (RKN) are major threat to vegetable production. Root knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) are obligate, sedentary root endoparasite and belong to one of the most economically important groups of plant-parasitic nematode genera. Besides the direct damage, root knot nematodes act as predisposing agent for the entry of soil borne fungal and bacterial pathogens and aggravate the problem still further leading to development of disease complexes. Although the management of this nematode pest is largely done using chemical nematicides however, phase out of these nematicides due to its toxic hazard on human beings as well as environment, the problem of root knot nematodes intensified and become a major stumbling block for successful cultivation of vegetable crops in open field as well as protected cultivation. Thus, in this review an attempt has been made to comprehend the multitude of cultural, physical, biological, chemical and genetics-based methods for the management of root knot nematodes in vegetable crops with special reference to India.
Assessment of genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance in brinjal (Solanum melongena L.)
Authors: Sarmah Prabalee , Bora GC , Chaurasia NK
Published: July 2024

Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.), a crop of the Solanaceae family, is a popular and principal vegetable grown all over India. It is an important vegetable crop in poor’s man diet because of its good content of vitamin c, vitamins a, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and fatty acids and has about 97% of water content. In addition to its nutritional value, the health beneficial properties of brinjal made it a popular protective food in the charts of nutritionists for cardiovascular diseases and obesity. It is beneficial for regulation of blood sugar level due to its rich source of fibre and low soluble carbohydrates. The high content of vitamin C acts as anti-viral and antibacterial agent and the phyto-nutrients in this crop helps in preserving the memory function of the brain. A number of varieties/hybrids which differ based on yield, fruit quality (taste, seed to pulp ratio, shelf life, moisture content, blossom-end scar size, etc.) and consumers’ preference (colour, shape, size and shining of fruit, spininess, calyx colour, etc.) are under cultivation throughout the country (Prasad et al. 2010).
Management of leek diseases in Kashmir valley
Authors: Mir G Hassan , Bhat Mudasir , Anwar Ali , Ambardar VK , Bhat Arif Hussain
Published: July 2024

Leek is grown commercially in limited areas in the Kashmir valley. Interest in commercial leek production in Kashmir has increased in recent years because of increased markets. Purple Leaf Blotch caused by Alternaria porri is an important disease of Allium spp. worldwide, especially in warm and humid environments, causing up to 60% damage on garlic in India (Bisht and Agrawal 1993) and 59% losses in onion bulb yield. Early symptoms appear on the older leaves as white flecks and under suitable environmental conditions the white flecks expand and produce sunken purple lesions that are often elliptical with a yellow to pale-brown border. The symptoms of Purple Leaf Blotch are frequently indistinguishable from those of stemphylium leaf blight caused by Stemphylium vesicarium; stemphylium leaf blight is characterized by elongated spindle-like lesions on leaves, initially small and white, which later become sunken with a purple colour surrounded by a whitish margin. It was first recorded on garlic in India (Rao and Pavgi 1975). It has been reported on garlic in the South Africa (Aveling 1993), and Brazil (Boiteux et al. 1994)
Genetic diversity studies in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) using RAPD markers
Authors: Sharma Susheel , Pradhan Suhasini , Khajuria Prakriti , Dar Aejaz Ahmad
Published: July 2024

The present study was undertaken to assess geneticdiversity in 19 genotypes of cucumber using 14 randomlyamplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers. About 125amplicons in the range of 5 to 13 with the average of 8.93bands per primer were produced with 100 per centpolymorphism. Polymorphic information content hadmaximum value of 0.44 with primer OPC02 and minimum of0.17 with primer OPA02. The highest marker index value of4.13 was obtained for primer OPC08 and lowest of 1.21 forprimer OPA09. The highest value of resolving power of 6.53 was reported with primer OPC08 and lowest value of 1.47 with primer OPA09. Primers OPC02 and OPC08 were reported as best informative markers for overall estimation of genetic diversity of cucumber crop. Jaccard’s similarity coefficient ranged from 0.09–0.80 with the maximum value of 0.80 between Sikkim Local and Pouni Local genotypes and minimum of 0.09 between AAUC-1 and Gyn-C, AAUC-1 and DWD, Akhnoor Local and Gyn-C, WI-2757 and Gyn-C, K75and DWD. The study can be helpful for variety identification, development of heterotic combinations by exploiting thegenotypes with low similarity values and molecular breeding for improvement of cucumber.
Callus induction and plant regeneration of tomato through anther culture
Authors: Kumar Sandeep , Jindal SK , Sarao NK , Dhaliwal MS
Published: July 2024

Anthers of 15 genotypes were cultured on MS mediumhaving different concentration of auxins and cytokinins toinduce callusing. Of the different media compositions used,callus induction was observed in eight genotypes on MSmedium supplemented with 2ip (1mg/l) and IAA (2mg/l).The percent callus formation was maximum in genotype WildTexas (88.00) and minimum in TLBNRH-1214(4%). The calliobtained from the anthers of the eight genotypes werecultured on different regeneration media. However, theregeneration was observed only in calli of Wild Texas withpercent regeneration of 0.66 on MS media supplementedwith zeatin (0.5mg/l). After rooting on MS medium containingIBA (0.1mg/l), plantlets were hardened and transferred topots.
Development of integrated disease management (IDM) module for major diseases in bitter gourd
Authors: K, Nagendran , Kumari Shweta , Dubey Vikas , Pandey KK
Published: July 2024

A field experiment was conducted for three consecutiveyears from 2016 to 2019 to devise and evaluate the six differentintegrated disease management (IDM) modules againstmajor diseases in bitter gourd and its economics at IndianInstitute of Vegetable Research (IIVR), Varanasi. The IDMmodule (T6) comprised of growing two rows of bajra asborder crops, use of black silver polythene mulchingfollowed by seed treatment with coordinated compound ofcarbendazim 12%+ mancozeb 63%@ 3 g/kg, drenching withcaptan 70 % +hexaconazole 5% WP @0.1% at 15 days aftergermination followed by sequential spray of imidacloprid17.8 SL@ 7.5 ml/ 15 l + Neem oil 0.2%, captan 70 %+hexaconazole 5% WP @0.1%, imidacloprid 17.8 SL @7.5ml/ 15 l + Neem oil 0.2% and fosetyl-Al @0.1% at 10 daysinterval from 30 days after sowing is validated as effectivefor bitter gourd disease management. Module wasefficacious in reducing the incidence of mosaic and downymildew diseases in bitter gourd with higher fruit yield.Though all IDM modules have lowered the severity of downymildew and mosaic disease significantly over control, T6have reduced severity of downy mildew by 27% and mosaicdisease by 40% over the control. In addition, T6 hasincreased the yield by 2.46 times than control. Furthermore,highest cost benefit ratio of 1:2.1 has obtained in T6 IDMmodule against control (1:1.20). Also, module T6 has reducedthe severity of powdery mildew and cercospora leaf spotdisease in bitter gourd.
Effect of lime and organic manures on yield and quality of tomato and capsicum grown under protected condition in the mid-hills of Meghalaya
Authors: Verma Veerendra Kumar , Verma Bibhash Chandra , Jha Anjani Kumar
Published: July 2024

Among the vegetable crops, tomato and capsicum are themajor crops grown under protected cultivation. Due to highrainfall, the soil of north eastern region of India is acidic innature and deficient in essential nutrients such as calciumand magnesium by leaching and phosphorous by fixation.Therefore, productivity and quality of the produce is verypoor. The mild weather of the north eastern region providesa better option for year-round production of these cropsunder protected conditions to get the good market pricewith higher yield and superior quality. With this background,a field experiment was conducted for consecutive two years(2011-2013) to study the effect of lime and organic manureswith fertilizers on growth, yield and quality attributes intomato and capsicum grown under low cost polyhouse withthe objective to develop the suitable integrated nutrientmanagement package for tomato - capsicum croppingsequence under protected condition. The highest yield andgood quality fruits of tomato (72.6 t/ha) and capsicum (45.80t/ha) was recorded with the application of NPK (60:60:60 kg/ha) + vermicompost (5 t/ha) + lime (2.5 q/ha) in tomato and60:60:60 (kg/ha) NPK + vermicompost (5 t/ha) in capsicum.However, from economic analysis of cropping sequence,the highest net income (¹ 13, 91,871 / ha), and BC ratio (2.7)was recorded from the treatment comprises of NPK (60:60:60kg/ha) + vermicompost (5t/ha) + lime followed by NPK(60:60:60 kg/ha) + pig manure (10t/ha) + lime. Hence,application of lime and vermicompost with fertilizers couldbe a suitable INM practices to get the maximum output interms of yield and quality.
Character associations and path analysis for horticultural traits and fruitfly infestation in oriental pickling melon (Cucumis melo var. conomon Mak.)
Authors: Silpa R , Anitha P , Pradeepkumar T , John C Laly
Published: July 2024

An experiment was carried out to study characterassociations and path analysis in 53 accessions of orientalpickling melon at the Department of Vegetable Science,College of Horticulture, Kerala Agriculture University,Thrissur during March to May 2016 in Randomized CompleteBlock Design (RBD) with two replications. Observationswere recorded on 20 quantitative characters to assess theextent of character associations. Fruit yield per plant showedsignificant direct positive correlations to number of branchesper plant (0.84), number of fruits per plant (0.81), seed cavitylength (0.63), fruit length (0.57) and seed cavity breadth(0.33). Fruit fly infestation showed significant direct positivecorrelations to fruit weight (1.06), days taken for fruit maturity(0.99) and fruit girth (0.85). Significant direct negativecorrelations to fruit fly infestation were exhibited by fruitrind thickness and flesh thickness (-0.98) respectively.
Effect of head manipulation techniques and planting distance on seed yield and yield contributing parameters of cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata)
Authors: Kurmanchali Neelam , Mishra AC , Kukreti Akshit , Kurmanchali Madhubala x
Published: July 2024

The present investigation was conducted during Kharif of2014 and Rabi of 2015 at the experimental farm of Departmentof Vegetable Science, V.C.S.G. Uttarakhand University ofHorticulture and Forestry, Ranichauri Campus, Tehri-Garhwalwith cabbage cultivar Golden Acre. The experiment was laidout in two factor Randomized Block Design (RBD) with threereplications includes three head manipulation techniquesviz., Stump method (T1), Stump with central core intactmethod (T2) and Head intact method (T3) and four differentplanting distance viz., 60x60 cm (S1), 60x45 cm (S2), 45x40 cm(S3) and 40x30 cm (S4). The results of the study revealedsignificant differences among the treatments, stump method(T1) exhibited earliest flowering (92.75 DAT), seed maturity(140.56 DAT), maximum number of primary branches perplant (47.12), siliqua per primary branch (65.81), seed yieldper plant and per hectare (20.21 g and 9.01q) respectively.Whereas planting distance of 40x30 cm was found promisingfor days to 50 per cent flowering (102.0 DAT), seed maturity(154.0 DAT) and seed yield per hectare (9.99q). The stumpmethod accompanied with 60x60 cm spacing gave highestseed yield per plant (23.03 g) However, maximum seed yieldwas realized in stump method along with 40x30 cm plantingdistance (10.50q/ha).
Evaluation of soilless growing media for cost effective production of coloured capsicum under protected conditions
Authors: Spehia RS , . Nidhi , Mehtab DK , Devi Meera
Published: July 2024

Capsicum or bell pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) isproduced world over and its area coverage combinedwith chilli is 1.5 million ha with output of 19.0 milliontons (Anonymous 2020). In India, the area coverage is46.0 thousand ha with a production of 326.0 thousandtons (Anonymous 2019). It is an important crop of openfields, but with advent and popularization of greenhousetechnology, it has occupied top place under protectedconditions. Bell pepper has potential to improve theeconomy of farmers grown as an offseason crop andhas good export value. Though, soil of uniform textureis the least expensive medium for plant growth, but soildoes not always occur in perfect package. When adverseconditions are found in soil and reclamation is impractical,the need of soilless culture is justified.
Genetic diversity analysis using SSR markers for high temperature tolerance in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)
Authors: Shaji Shanija , Vijayakumar Amrutha , R Beena , KB Soni , Alex Swapna , MM Viji
Published: July 2024

Molecular characterization of selected 22 tomato genotypes(Solanum lycopersicum L.) under high temperature stresscondition was assessed using 25 simple sequence repeat(SSR) markers. Out of the 25 markers used 22 primers showedamplification, 15 SSRs were monomorphic and 7 werepolymorphic. Polymorphism information content (PIC) valueof the markers ranged from 0.58 to 0.65 with an averagevalue of 0.6. The highest PIC value was shown by SSR96(0.65). Phylogenetic tree was constructed based onJaccard’s similarity coefficient using the unweighted pairgroupmethod with arithmetic mean (UPGMA) usingNTSYSpc cluster analysis software. Cluster analysis dividedthe twenty-two genotypes into four clusters. SSR markeranalysis and cluster analysis were able to differentiate thegenotypes into; tolerant, moderately tolerant, susceptibleand genotypes which show mixed characteristics. Geneticmaps currently available in tomatoes have a limited numberof SSR markers that are not uniformly distributed across thegenome, so this study helps our fundamental understandingin identification of molecular markers linked to hightemperature tolerance in tomato.
Effect of ultra-drying on storability and vigour of onion seeds
Authors: Yalamalle Vishwanath Rohidas , Khade Yogesh , Singh Major
Published: July 2024

Onion seeds are poor storers they have one of the loweststorability among cultivated crops. Seed moisture is one ofthe critical factors which determines the seed storability.The effect of ultra-drying of onion seeds on seed storabilityand seed vigour was studied. Seeds of three onion varietiesBhima Dark Red, Bhima Shakti and Bhima Safed were driedin 2:1 beads to seed ratio (w/w) for 96 hours and packed andstored in moisture impervious pack for 12 months underambient conditions. The initial moisture of seeds was 8.46%- 5.25%, which reduced to 3.48 - 2.91% at after 96 hours. Theultra-dried seeds had higher seed viability and vigour incomparison to control (undried seeds). At the end of 12months of storage, the average seed germination in ultradriedseeds was 81% whereas in control it was 52%. Incomparison to control at the end of 12 months, the ultradriedseeds had 23.82%, 33.80%, 83.12% and 98.60% higherseedling length, seedling dry weight, vigour index-I andvigour index-II. The ultra-dried seeds also recorded lowerelectrical conductivity indicating lower membranedegradation during storage. Thus, drying of onion seed in2:1 beads to seed ratio for 96 hours is beneficial in enhancingthe storability of onion seeds.
Evaluation of various monoecious and gynoecious genotypes of bitter gourd (Momordica charantiaL.) for yield and attributing traits
Authors: Moharana Durga Prasad , Bhardwaj DR , Singh Anand Kumar , Kashyap Sarvesh P , Gautam KK
Published: July 2024

Bitter gourd is one of the significant cucurbitaceous crops with high economic importance. Exploitation of novel traits like gynoecism in particular and yield in general can substantially contribute to the future crop improvement programmes in bitter gourd. In the present investigation, 38 monoecious lines and 6 gynoecious lines were evaluated pertaining to 9 important quantitative morphological traits at the experimental farm of ICAR-Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, Varanasi across two seasons of spring-summer and kharif. From the mean performance analysis of all the accessions under study, VRBTG-5 was found to be the best performer among the monoecious lines, whereas, Gy-323 was the best peforming gynoecious line concerning the yield per plant (g). Moreover, for all other major yield-contributing traits, both of these lines have exhibited superior performance over all other accessions across the seasons and can be exploited further in crop improvement programmes.
Response of soil applied lignite coal derived humic acid on yield and quality of spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.)
Authors: Dubey Akhila Nand , Raha Priyankar , Kundu Arnab
Published: July 2024

A pot experiment was carried out in the net house of the Department of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh during rabi season of 2017-2018, to study the effect of lignite coal derived humic acid (HA) on growth and development of spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) in an Inceptisol of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh with six doses of lignite coal originated humic acid [ i.e. 0.0 (H0), 0.5 (H1), 0.75 (H2), 1.5 (H3), 2.5 (H4) and 5.0 (H5) mg HA kg-1 of soil] and four doses of N (urea) fertilizer [0.0 (N0), 18.50 (N1), 27.80 (N2) and 37.0 (N3) mg kg-1 soil] in different combination. The plant growth parameters (viz. no. of leaves, fresh weight & dry weight) and biochemical parameters (viz. brix value, chlorophyll, nitrogen and protein content) were taken at 30, 45 and 60 days after sowing. The highest values of yield and quality parameters was recorded in the treatment, where higher level (5 mg kg-1 soil) of humic acid was applied with full dose of nitrogen (37.0 mg kg-1 soil) through urea fertilizer. The application of humic acid with nitrogen fertilizers in soil was noticed to be promising technique in increasing yield and quality of spinach.
Effect of date, method of sowing and seed rate on growth, yield and seed quality attributes in garden pea
Authors: Singh Sumeet Kumar , Kumari Sarita , Shivay YS , Joshi Monika A , Tomar BS
Published: July 2024

The effect of date of sowing (15th October, 5th November and 25th November), method of sowing (Raised bed and flatbed) and seed rate (100, 112.5 and 125 kg/ha) was evaluated on growth, yield and seed quality attributes in garden pea cv. Pusa Pragati under field conditions. Date of sowing significantly affected the growth, yield and seed quality parameters. Sowing on 15th October (DOS 1) resulted in earliest emergence and days taken to initiate flowering whereas sowing on 25th November (DOS 3) needed longest duration for both these characters. Plant height and number of primary branches per plant was recorded highest for DOS 1 and the lowest for DOS 3. The yield traits (pods per plant, pod length, seeds per pod and seed yield per plant) and seed quality traits (seed index, germination, seedling length and dry weight, vigour indices) were recorded maximum for DOS 2 (sowing on 5th November) and minimum for DOS 1. Electrical conductivity results also showed that DOS 2 and DOS 3 had better seed quality than DOS 1. Method of sowing could not affect significantly on most of the plant growth parameters except plant height but seed yield/plant and seeds/pod were higher in raised bed method of sowing. Most of the quality parameters were quantitatively higher in raised bed but it was statistically at par with flatbed. Seed rate also could not affect the most of the growth, yield attributes and quality traits but seed yield per plant was increased on increasing the seed rate
Hukuman Cambuk: Pandangan Ulama Kontemporer, Penerapan, Serta Korelasi dengan HAM
Authors: Mufidah Nur Aliah , Mufidah Nur Aliah , Ramadhan Muh. Alief , Kurniati Kurniati
Published: July 2024

Aceh is the only province in Indonesia that applies Islamic law, including Islamic criminal law with caning. The presence of Aceh with Islamic law in a secular country like Indonesia is an interesting phenomenon to be studied further. This research aims to provide a deeper understanding to the public regarding caning in Aceh, so that there are no misunderstandings in its interpretation. In this research, the method used is an Islamic legal approach with a normative juridical focus. The author analyzes cases of caning in Indonesia, linking them to the principles of Human Rights using data sources from the Koran, laws, journals and online media. The results of this research show that there is support from the Ulama Consultative Council and the Islamic Sharia Service Agency for the implementation of caning in Aceh. The reason is because caning is considered to originate from the aspirations of the community. Implementation according to procedures in Governor's Regulation Number 10 of 2005, shows compliance and is not arbitrary, is considered to be in accordance with the principles of justice and does not violate human rights, because the process of carrying out caning punishment really pays attention to the principles of justice and applicable regulations. Thus it can be concluded that Contemporary ulama support the existence of caning punishment in Aceh on the grounds that the application of this caning punishment will create a deterrent effect, not because of physical factors but because of psychological factors. Meanwhile there are ulama who do not support caning punishment, but it is not published because it is covered by many ulama who supports the caning punishment. Meanwhile, the implementation of caning punishment in Aceh is regulated so that it does not physically torture the convict, because caning punishment has more of an impact on psychological factors. This caning punishment also does not conflict with human rights because its implementation prioritizes aspects of justice in it. The novelty of this research is that it discusses the views of contemporary ulama and analyzes the correlation between caning punishment and human rights.
The zoonotic potential of mink farming
Authors: Marincheva Victoria ,   Faculty of Veterinary medicine, University of Forestry, Sofia, Bulgaria
Published: July 2024

Minks can be infected and serve as a source of several zoonotic diseases, among which the recently gaining popularity SARS-CoV-2 and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). However, many others can be potentially dangerous to humans and other animals but have been neglected as rare. Nowadays mink farming has been widen its influence beyond the bars of cages and has become both an economical, ecological and ethical question. Economy lies in the heavy losses of many countries with developed mink industry during the COVID crisis and the need for welfare improvement in the sector. Ecology calls for attention on the invasive nature of the species and the effect of feral populations on native fauna. It is also ethical to ask do we really need to breed minks for their fur especially under conditions that do not answer their behavioral needs, definitely unsanitary and cruel, as well as being the cause of unprecedented exchange of pathogens between humans and a naturally solitary creature? This article is dedicated to the zoonotic potential of minks as a part of a wider problem that can shake the One Health concept.
Effect of Emotional Intelligence and Self-concept on Academic Performance: A Systematic Review of Cross-Cultural Research
Authors: Javaid Zartashia Kynat , Mubashar Muhammad , Mahmood Khalid , Noor Alina , Javed Nida , Akhtar Kalsoom , Ali Amara Liaqat
Published: July 2024

The current study explores the role of emotional intelligence and self-concept in construction of academic performance between students over different countries. The purpose of this study is to investigate that which method or instruments are used to collect and analyze the data also age range of the samples. Further, in this research we also analyzed the nature of constructs. Systematic review on 15 studies is included. This review has analyzed how relationship between emotional intelligence, academic performance and self-concept is measured, which research designs are used and what is concluded from these studies. Findings have revealed that in most studies self-concept and emotional intelligence is used as independent variable whereas academic performance is used as dependent variable. Mostly MSCIT, TMMS-24 and Self-concept scale were used in studies. Quantitative research design was employed in most of studies. The studies revealed that emotional intelligence and self-concept has a great influence on academic performance of students. Females have better academic self-concept and emotional intelligence (EI) as compared to males. But males show more emotional clarity and repair as compared to women. Improving self-concept and EI, academic stress in students can be modified. By enhancing academic performance, self- concept can also be enhanced. Moreover, self-concept of students is also influenced by any type of disabilities such as motor disability or giftedness. As the students with such disabilities show unique performance in academics. This research is beneficial for understanding the effect of emotional intelligence and self-concept on academic performance.
Influence on Banks' Credit Risk Through Monetary Policy Instruments: A Study of Listed Commercial Banks in Pakistan
Authors: Shahid Rimsha , Shahid Rimsha , Badar Hammad , Iftikhar Aqsa , Muhammad Sidra Ghulam , Iqbal Muhammad Navid , Awan Zulfiqar Hussain , Shah Faisal Nadeem
Published: July 2024

Monetary policy goals in any country are to accomplish economic and social goals to achieve financial prosperity. The study determined the impact of monetary policy tools on bank’s Credit Risk, which was previously unexplored. The analytical and econometrical design was adopted in this study. Descriptive statistics, correlation matrix, CD test, and DK regression were employed to determine the impact of monetary policy instruments on the bank’s Credit Risk. Multivariate statistical techniques were used to evaluate balanced panel data from 22 banks currently operating in Pakistan cover the span of 2009-2021. Banks were declared cross-sectionally dependent. ROE was positively associated with MG, ROA was negatively linked with INF in the Correlation Matrix. The overall research explored that PR and MG had a positive impact on ROE and ROA, but SLR showed an inverse impact on Credit Risk. This research used a large number of banks as a novel component in Pakistan’s context and filled a gap in the country’s banking literature. The paper will assist the government, managers of the banking industry, monetarists, stakeholders, investors, academicians, and researchers. This study could be extremely helpful to regulators in formulating favorable policy rates that fulfill Pakistan’s economic targets.
Geoescape room
Authors: Herrera Arenas Daniel , López Sánchez Juan , Obeso Muñiz Ícaro
Published: July 2024

La Realidad Virtual (RV) constituye una nueva herramienta con múltiples aplicaciones entre las que se encuentran las relacionas con el turismo. La evolución de los dispositivos móviles ha permitido aumentar la capacidad de acceso a este tipo de recursos sin necesidad de otro hardware. Por otro lado, la gamificación y en especial las escape room se estan convirtiendo en recursos turísticos destacados. Se entiende por gamificación, la aplicación del juego a ámbitos donde no es común, como la formación, los recursos humanos, entornos laborales y en este caso, la experiencia turística. Por todo ello, la propuesta de este artículo es la elaboración de un itinerario didáctico en formato gamificado por la ciudad de Oviedo, con la intención de que constituya un recurso turístico para la población más joven.
EVALUATION DE LA PRATIQUE DE L’INSULINOTHERAPIE PAR LES SUJETS DIABETIQUES AU CENTRE DU DIABETE MARC SANKALE
Authors:   Université Cheikh Anta Diop de  Dakar (CHAN)
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Insulin therapy is a substitute and referencetherapy for type 1 diabetes (T1D), unbalanced gestationaldiabetes and certain circumstances of type 2 diabetes(T2D). Its practice requires good therapeutic education,which guarantees a reduction in complications. Theobjective was to evaluate the practice of insulin therapy indiabetics followed at the Marc Sankalé Antidiabetic Centerin Dakar.Methods: This was an observational, descriptive andanalytical study conducted from April 1 to September 31,2021 and involving 202 diabetic patients on insulin therapy.Results: The mean age of the patients was 39.04 ± 14 yearsand the sex ratio 0.28. The socioeconomic standard of livingwas considered low in 67% and 41% had no schooling.These were 39% T2D, 36% T1D and 25% gestationaldiabetes. The diabetes had a duration < 5 years in 65%and 94% of the patients had benefited from at least 02education sessions. Mean blood sugar was 1.93 ± 0.9 g/land HbA1c was >7.5% in 66% of cases. In our series, 47.5%had previously presented a hyperglycemia complication,29.2% hypoglycemia. Decreased visual acuity andneuropathy were observed respectively in 37.6% and 36.6%of cases. The duration of insulin therapy was <12 monthsin 60% and 54% of patients used the vial against 44% forthe pre-filled pen. In practice, 69% kept the insulin cool,only 8% purged the syringe or pen, 98% reused the needleor syringe and 91% of patients shook the insulin beforeuse. A skin fold was performed before injection by 17% ofpatients, 76% regularly changed injection site. Only 7% ofpatients were assisted by a third party for the injection. Onglycemic self-monitoring, 24% checked their glycemiabefore the administration of insulin and only 23% had ablood glucose meter. Hypoglycaemia was found in 30% ofcases.Conclusion: despite a precarious environment, the practiceof insulin therapy by diabetics at the Marc Sankalé Centerseems satisfactory. The challenges lie in providing patientswith tools that make it easier for them to comply with hygienerules and blood glucose monitoring.Keywords : Diabetes, Insulinothérapie, Center MarcSankalé, Dakar1
CARACTERISATION DE LA FONCTION VASCULAIRE (INTIMA-MEDIA) AU COURS DU DIABETE GESTATIONNEL : EFFETS DE L’INSULINORESISTANCE GESTATIONNELLE - CHARACTERIZATION OF VASCULAR FUNCTION (INTIMA-MEDIA) DURING GESTATIONAL DIABETES: EFFECTS OF GESTATIONAL INSULIN RESISTANCE
Authors:   Faculté de Médecine, de Pharmacie et d’Odonto-Stomatologie. UCAD, Dakar.
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Gestational diabetes is a glycoregulationdisorder occurring during pregnancy. It would cause insulinresistance and metabolic disorders that can induce variouscardiovascular complications. The objective of this studywas to characterize the impact of gestational insulinresistance on vascular function.Methodology: We carried out a descriptive, comparativestudy, carried out on 60 pregnant women, including 35suffering from gestational diabetes (G2) and 25 withoutdiabetes (G1). Our population was between 20 and 36 yearsold, was in the gestational age group 24-38th week ofamenorrhea and suffered from no other known diseaseexcept gestational diabetes. The anthropo-physiological(age, weight, height, blood pressure (BP)) and biochemical(glycaemia, insulinemia, HOMA-IR) parameters weremeasured. At the vascular level, the velocity of the finger-toe pulse wave (VOPdo) was determined with the pOpmeterand the reactive hyperemia indices (RHI-LnRHI) with theEndopat.Results: Our groups were matched according to age, weight,heart rate and blood pressure. Glucose (G1:0.80±0.10;G2:1.5±0.4;pÂ0.0001), insulin (G1:6.35±4.84;G2:31.5±2.33;pÂ0.0001), HOMA-IR (G1: 1.31±1.05;G2:7.4±1.07;p=0.013) and VOPdo (G1:5.99±1.23;G2:10.3±1.9;pÂ0.0001) were higher in the diabetic group.The levels of RHI, LnRHI were lower in diabetics(respectively (G1:1.52±0.1; G2:1.3±0.06; p=0.04);(G1:0.4±0.06; G2:0.2±0.03; p=0.04)). VOPdo, RHI andLnRHI, were also correlated with HOMA-IR (respectively,(r=0.3369, p=0.0335, R²= 0.1135); (r= - 0.8931, p=0.032,R²= 0.7976);(r= - 0.8968 , pÂ0.0001, R²= 0.8043).Conclusion: The coexistence of gestational hyperglycaemiaand insulin resistance can lead to endothelial dysfunctionand/or arterial stiffness. The latter would reflect earlyvascular changes predicting a cardiovascular complication.Keywords: Gestational diabetes - insulin resistance -endothelial dysfunction - arterial stiffness.30
Analysis of Determinants of Income Distribution Inequality in Indonesia
Authors: Indah Sukma Dewi  , Junaidi  , Junaidi  , Etik Umiyati
Published: July 2024

This study aims to analyze the factors that influence income distribution inequality in Indonesia. The analysis method uses quantitative descriptive analysis with secondary data, the analysis tool uses panel data regression using cross-section data, The research objects are the Provinces in Indonesia, and time series data, namely 2915-2022 with a total number of observations of 272 objects, then using tests related to panel data regression,  the selection of chow test models, Hausman test,  and multiple Lagrange tests, as well as using statistical F hypothesis tests and statistical t and coefficients of determination. The results show that the poverty rate has a positive and significant effect on income distribution inequality in Indonesia, economic growth has a negative and significant effect on income distribution inequality in Indonesia, information and communication technology has a negative and significant effect on income distribution inequality in Indonesia, and investment has a positive and significant effect on income inequality in Indonesia. While the other two variables such as the human development index and unemployment rate do not affect the inequality of income distribution in Indonesia
Comparative Study and Regional Financial Performance and Its Effect on The Economic Growth of Districts/Cities in Jambi Province.
Authors: Arden Naser Yustian Simarmata  , Erni Achmad  , Zainul Bahri
Published: July 2024

This research is entitled comparative study and regional financial performance and its effect on the economic growth of districts / cities in Jambi Province. The purpose of this study is to determine and analyze the effect of regional financial independence ratio, income effectiveness ratio and efficiency ratio on economic growth in Jambi Province District/City. The analysis method used quantitative descriptive analysis with panel data regression method. The results showed that the income effectiveness ratio had a significant effect on economic growth, while the Regional Independence Ratio and the Income Effectiveness Ratio did not have a significant effect on the economic growth of Jambi Province districts/cities.
Sports Practice for Children and Its Role in Enhancing Family Communication and Academic Achievement in the Point of View of the Parents
Authors: Doum Hamed Mohammed , AL-Momani Mohammad Omar
Published: July 2024

The study aimed to identify children’s sports practice and its role in enhancing family communication and academic achievement from the parents’ point of view. The descriptive approach was used, in addition to using the questionnaire as a tool for the study, which was applied to a sample of (57) parents of children who practice sports; The study concluded that children's sports practice would open areas of discussion and dialogue between members of the same family in various fields, which paves the way for communication within the family; In addition, regular sports practice plays an effective role in creating a positive family atmosphere, and paves the way for dialogues and discussions between children and parents. It also concluded that practicing sports in the right ways is a helpful factor in increasing the level of academic achievement. In addition, the practice of systematic sports activities helps in psychological compatibility and modifies and refines the behavior of children who practice sports.
Impact of Resistance to Change and Organizational Structure on Employee Performance in Jordanians Banks: Case Study of Housing Bank for Trade and Finance
Authors: Jedi Mohammad AL , Mojahed Nour AL
Published: July 2024

The study aimed to demonstrate the impact of resistance to change and organizational structure on employee performance. The study population consisted of all employees at the Housing Bank for Trade and Finance. The descriptive analytical approach was used to collect, classify, and analyze the data. The study sample size was 180 employees. A scale consisting of three axes was developed (resistance to change, organizational structure, employee performance). The results of the study showed a statistically significant positive impact of resistance to change on employee performance. The cognitive dimension had a significant positive impact, unlike the emotional and behavioral dimensions, which did not have a significant impact. The organizational structure also had a significant positive impact on employee performance. According to the study recommended a set of recommendations, including enhance employees' ability to adapt to changes. This can be achieved by providing training programmers’ and workshops that aim to enhance employees' adaptability and change management skills, enabling them to deal effectively with changes in the work environment. Additionally, management should play a key role in enhancing employees' awareness of the organizational structure and clarifying how it affects their performance. This can also be achieved through orientation sessions and workshops on the bank's structure and its impact on daily work.