bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Virtual versus sustainable fashion: a systematic literature review
Authors:   University of Lodz, Faculty of Management, Bieńkowska Jolanta
Published: November 2023

Purpose: The aim of the study was to determine the extent of convergence between the concepts of virtual and sustainable fashion. Virtual reality is gaining popularity due to its immersive nature, which enables “involvement of the senses”. Owing to dynamic technological development, it is expanding into numerous fields of application and provides the potential to offer innovative products. Among those is virtual fashion, i.e., clothes and accessories that have no physical equivalent, being available to “wear” only in virtual reality. Virtual clothing is part of the premium and exclusive product segment, to which, in particular, the value added by the consumer is attributed. These products are therefore communicated as an environmentally friendly alternative to physical clothing, as they do not require the consumption of materials, thus generating no waste, using less energy and water, etc. Design/methodology/approach: The research consisted of two phases. The main phase was conducted with a method of systematic literature review according to PRISMA standards, by means of data extracted from the databases: Scopus and Ebsco (n = 13). In a supplementary phase, there was used a method of co-occurrence keywords analysis via VOSviewer to compare the description of strictly virtual fashion (n = 218) and sustainable fashion (n = 402). Documents were searched in the Scopus database. The conclusion was reached using the induction method. Findings: The findings from the researched documents indicate that virtual fashion is predominantly presented accordingly to the new technological possibilities it offers. Indeed, its ecological qualities and its potential for fulfilling pro-environmental goals in the fashion industry are briefly stated in broad terms, without reference to the specific measures or data, mentioned, by comparison, in papers devoted solely to sustainable fashion. Originality/value: The findings from the researched documents indicate that virtual fashion is predominantly presented accordingly to the new technological possibilities it offers. Indeed, its ecological qualities and its potential for fulfilling pro-environmental goals in the fashion industry are briefly stated in broad terms, without reference to the specific measures or data, mentioned, by comparison, in papers devoted solely to sustainable fashion. Keywords: virtual reality, sustainable fashion, sustainability, fashion industry. Category of the paper: literature review.
Regional import substitution policy amid economic sanctions: The case of the Republic of Tatarstan
Authors: Safiullin Marat , Gataullina Aliya , Elshin Leonid
Published: November 2023

The exhaustion of the traditional raw material export model, which results in a growing dependence of the core economic industries on imported goods and components, makes it increasingly relevant to develop tools for finding promising areas of import substitution. The paper proposes a methodology for assessing imported commodity groups to identify the priority areas for import substitution in a region. The theoretical framework of the study includes comparative and competitive advantage theories, as well as the concepts of production concentration, clusters, and industrial complexes. The research methods of economic-statistical, structural analyses and clustering were applied. The statistical data were retrieved from the Federal Customs Service of the Russian Federation, the Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat), and the Unified Interdepartmental Statistical Information System (EMISS). The proposed methodology was tested using the case of imports and exports in the Republic of Tatarstan in 2013–2021. We identified four key commodity clusters for import substitution, which account for more than 40 % of the region’s current imports, these are 1) the important localized import-dependent commodity groups a) having potential for import substitution in the region (tools, petroleum products), b) promising for import substitution in the RF (equipment and mechanical devices, furniture), as well as 2) the important non-specific import-dependent commodities a) having potential for import substitution (paints, electrical machines), and b) promising for import substitution (milk, clothing). The largest producers of the Republic of Tatarstan were identified for each cluster. Matrix modeling showed that some commodity groups are positioned in the area of the region’s low specialization, low localization and share of imports, which are typically grouped into three additional clusters that do not require enhanced policy on import substitution: growing import-dependent goods (grain, etc.), goods requiring no particular attention (silk, wool, etc.), and significant import-dependent goods (essential oils, etc.). The research findings can be used by regional ministries and departments when making strategic decisions on import substitution.
Parallel import in Russia’s software industry: Expected consequences
Authors: Morozov Anton
Published: November 2023

Amid the withdrawal of foreign software developers from the Russian market, policymakers continue to discuss the option of legalising software parallel import. The purpose of the article is to assess the expected effects of the software parallel import introduction. The methodological basis of the study is industrial organization theory and new institutional economics theory. Among the research methods are theoretical and mathematical modelling and comparative analysis. The empirical evidence includes publicly available data on the pirated content consumption retrieved from the web source I Know (iknowwhatyoudownload.com) and financial statements of Russian software developers (SPARK-Interfax database). The article presents a theoretical model describing the consumer’s choice between original and pirated versions of programs and analyses the situation, where the most popular software product gets inaccessible. Our analysis shows that when costs of piracy are low, users of ‘out-of-the-box’ programs will not switch to another software and prefer the pirated version of the previously used program. The results of the model are compared with data on the pirated software consumption in Russia. We have found that consumers prefer foreign software to Russian counterparts, which means that if parallel import is legalised, Russian software developers will fail to occupy the niche of home-use software, which remains an important reserve for the industry’s further development. Free access to foreign software distorts consumer incentives. The institution of parallel imports should be modified so that the consumer keeps paying the price of the original’s, the state guarantees such software is secure, and intellectual property violations are strictly controlled.
PELATIHAN PENGGUNAAN APLIKASI DIGITAL PADA MASYARAKAT DESA GUMANTAR KABUPATEN LOMBOK UTARA GUNA MENDUKUNG PROGRAM DESA DIGITAL
Authors: Aranta Arik , Wijaya I Gede Pasek Suta , Dwiyansaputra Ramaditia , Husodo Ario Yudo , Nugraha Gibran Satya , Bimantoro Fitri , Wesa Muhammad Daden Kasandi Putra
Published: November 2023

Desa digital merupakan fenomena yang sedang berkembang pesat dan menjadi sangat penting dalam era modern ini. Fakultas Teknik Universitas Mataram telah mengambil langkah proaktif dalam mengatasi masalah mendesak ini dengan mempercepat implementasi desa digital di Desa Gumantar, Kabupaten Lombok Utara, dengan fokus pada kelompok tani Lembah Telaga. Upaya pengabdian ini terfokus pada dua aspek kunci: pembangunan infrastruktur konektivitas internet dan peningkatan literasi internet, khususnya dalam konteks pertanian. Tujuan utama dari proyek ini adalah untuk memberikan akses internet yang sangat dibutuhkan oleh masyarakat dan melatih individu agar dapat dengan cepat berpartisipasi dalam aktivitas dan pertukaran informasi. Hal ini terutama krusial dalam sektor pertanian yang sangat bergantung pada akses informasi yang cepat dan akurat. Menariknya, semua peserta, termasuk masyarakat setempat dan kelompok tani Lembah Telaga, yang memiliki ponsel pintar, berhasil mencapai kemahiran penuh dalam memanfaatkan infrastruktur internet yang baru diinstal. Telkomsel Orbit Star dipilih sebagai perangkat yang optimal sesuai dengan kebutuhan unik Kabupaten Lombok Utara, khususnya Desa Gumantar. Infrastruktur ini diharapkan akan menjadi aset yang berharga dalam mendukung digitalisasi dan kemajuan Kelompok Tani Lembah Telaga di masa depan. Keberhasilan proyek ini terlihat jelas dari peningkatan kemampuan komunitas dalam mengakses berbagai platform internet seperti YouTube, Google, dan Instagram. Dengan dasar pengetahuan baru yang mereka peroleh, masyarakat Desa Gumantar kini memiliki akses internet yang tak terbatas melalui perangkat internet orbit milik Telkomsel yang terpasang di fasilitas pelatihan kelompok tani Lembah Telaga. Hal ini signifikan mempermudah mereka dalam mencari informasi pertanian melalui internet, serta meningkatkan potensi dan prospek mereka dalam dunia pertanian yang semakin terhubung secara digital.
MENINGKATKAN KREATIVITAS PADA REMAJA MELALUI PELATIHAN DAN PEMBUATAN BUCKET SNACK SEBAGAI PELUANG USAHA
Authors: Utami Riyadini Riyan , Yusa Viola De , Lilyana Besti
Published: November 2023

This Community Service Activity (PKM) is targeted at teenagers with the aim of providing insight and creativity to youth. The object of service is located in Wayhalim Bandar Lampung, namely teenagers in the RT 1 Wayhalim Bandar Lampung environment. In Community Service activities carried out by the service team, the solution offered to youth is to make snack buckets as a business opportunity. The method used in Community Service activities is starting from a location survey, direct discussions with the head of the RT, outreach and training. The training is carried out face to face. The PKM team provided outreach about the importance of entrepreneurship in order to generate income that has economic value. In the second stage, the PKM team provided practical training on making bucket snacks. The results of Community Service activities that have been carried out are having a positive impact on youth. They become inspired and can be enthusiastic about doing business and entrepreneurship, because from this business they will get income and also opportunities for entrepreneurship. The results of the snack buckets were distributed to the participants as an appreciation of the results of the practice and in the future they could continue as independent businesses for teenagers. Based on a survey conducted with several participants who were attended by 20 participants, many participants were interested in starting a bucket snack business or entrepreneurship because they had very good opportunities.
EDUKASI METODE PROMOSI KESEHATAN BAGI KADER POSYANDU BALITA DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS WANASARI
Authors: Marini Ice , Setianingsih Lyliana Endang , Prakoso Anom Dwi
Published: November 2023

Data Kemenkes pada tahun 2019 posyandu yang aktif di Indonesia sebesar 65,42%, sedangkan target nasional yakni 80%. Dinas kesehatan Kab Bekasi dalam profil kesehatan menyampaikan cakupan penimbangan balita pada tahun 2020 sebesar 33,93% turun dari cakupan tahun 2019, hal ini terjadi karena masa pandemi. Selanjutnya Dinkes mengintruksikan kepada tenaga kesehatan dan kader agar membuka kembali posyandu dan melakukan kegiatan inovasi seperti pengembangan media promosi pelayanan posyandu. Tujuan dari pengabdian masyarakat ini untuk meningkatan pengetahuan kader tentang media promosi kesehatan yang dapat digunakan pada pelayanan Posyandu dan melakukan kegiatan pendampingan penyelenggaraan Posyandu. Pengabdian masyarakat ini berupa edukasi kepada kader posyandu di RW 11. Edukasi diberikan dengan dilengkapi kegiatan pretest dan posttest untuk mengukur peningkatan pengetahuan. Kegiatan pendampingan juga dilaksanakan pada Posyandu untuk melihat output dari materi-materi yang sudah diberikan kepada kader. Hasil kegiatan terdapat peningkatan pengetahuan dengan rata-rata nilai pretest 45,3 menjadi 77,6 pada posttest. Kader memilih membuat flyer untuk ajakan ke Posyandu yang disebarkan di grup whatsaap ibu balita. Untuk slogan ajakan ke Posyandu kader menggunakan slogan “Gerakan Oppa (Opss jangan lupa ke Posyandu)” untuk dicantumkan pada spanduk yang bisa terbaca jelas oleh pengunjung Posyandu. Pada kegiatan pendampingan kader diberikan beberapa poster untuk dipajang di Posyandu. Kemudian buku saku dengan judul “metode promosi kesehatan di Posyandu” juga diberikan kepada kader sebagai panduan untuk memilih metode promosi yang sesuai dengan Posyandu setempat. Terdapat peningkatan pengetahuan dari kegiatan edukasi tentang media promosi kesehatan di Posyandu. Kader memilih flyer sebagai metode promosi yang digunakan di Posyandu.
EDUKASI DAN PELATIHAN PEMERIKSAAN INFEKSI SALURAN KEMIH (ISK) PADA SISWA SMK TEKNOLOGI LABORATORIUM MEDIS (TLM) DI KOTA BEKASI
Authors: Anindita Reza , Nurfajriah Siti , Amelia Ria , Andryan Ilsan Noor , Inggraini Maulin , Maya Sari Elfira
Published: November 2023

Infeksi Saluran Kemih (ISK) merupakan penyakit infeksi yang disebabkan kolonisasi bakteri di dalam salurah kemih.  Secara bakteri yang paling banyak ditemukan pada pasien ISK adalah E. coli. Penyakit ISK banyak ditemukan pada perempuan (79%) daripada laki-laki (21 %) dengan usia 17-35 tahun. Masalah penyakit ISK menyebabkan peningkatan angka morbiditas (kesakitan) sehingga meningkatkan biaya pengobatan. Oleh sebab itu, diperlukan upaya pencegahan sejak dini, salah satunya melalui edukasi dan pengenalan pemeriksaan ISK melalui kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) pada siswa sekolah menengah. Tujuan PKM ini memberikan edukasi dan pelatihan sederhana mengenai pemeriksaan ISK pada siswa SMK jurusan TLM di Kota Bekasi. PKM ini juga memberikan pengalaman kepada pada siswa untuk melakukan pemeriksaan ISK secara laboratorium. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan di STIKES mitra keluarga dengan jumlah peserta SMK jurusan TLM sebanyak 43 siswa. Tahap kegiatan ini meliputi perencanaan, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi. Analisis data dilakukan dengan uji deskriptif dan komparatif 2 sampel menggunakan uji t-tes berpasangan (paired t-test). Hasil kegiatan ini menunjukkan peserta perempuan berjumlah 37 (86,04%) orang sedangkan laki-laki berjumlah 6 (13,95%) orang. Nilai rata-rata pre-test sebesar 3,48 sedangkan post-test sebesar 8,76 atau mengalami peningkatan sebesar 15,17 %. Hasil uji t-tes berpasangan menunjukkan perbedaan secara nyata antara pre-test dan post-test dengan nilai signifikansi sebesar (0,306<0,05). Kesimpulan dari PKM ini adalah evaluasi menggunakan instrumen tes (pre test dan post test) dalam bentuk 10 soal pilihan ganda mampu meningkatkan pengetahuan mengenai ISK terhadap 43 siswa SMK Kesehatan Jurusan TLM di Kota Bekasi secara nyata.
The use of Plain Bordeaux Mixture for the successful control of fruit rot (Mahali) of Arecanuts caused by Phytophthora Arecae (P. Palmivora)
Authors:   Government Mycologist, D MARUDARAJAN , S KALYANASUBRAMANYAM ,   Field Man
Published: November 2023

In a previous paper Thomas and Marudarajan (1938) discussed the importance of the fruit rot (mahali) of arecanuts in the Malabar and South Canara districts of the Madras Province and the steps that led to the initiation of field experiments. to assess the relative values of different spreaders and stickers then in vogue. The experiments conducted in. 1937-38 and recorded in that paper showed that plain Bordeaux mixture prepared by the addition of dilute copper sulphate solution to the milk of lime without using any adhesive was as effective in controlling the disease as Bordeaux mixture to which adhesives were added and that the use of resin as an adhesive to Bordeaux mixture made the mixture less effective than the others. These results were very important because they showed the possibilities for breaking an established practice of using resin Bordeaux mixture for mahali control which owing to its prolonged usage through three decades had acquired a wide popularity among the cultivators.
Rice Deficit in Madras and its Solution.
Authors:   Paddy Specialist,Coimbatore, M. B. V NARASINGA RAO
Published: November 2023

"Food will continue to be a weapon in all efforts towards ensuring a more orderly, prosperous and peaceful country". Thus spoke Roosevelt, one of the greatest of statesmen. There is also the recent warning by the Food and Agricultural Organization that the production deficit of rice in the world would continue for the next three years. The 1947-1948 production has attained the pre-war level but this is not sufficient to keep pace with the growing world population and by 1950, the gap between production and consumption is estimated to be of the order of 14 million tons.. It is our duty, as a body of workers striving to improve the food production of the country to leave no stone unturned in bridging the gap between production and the demand for food crops. Let us see what the position of rice is like in the Madras Presidency. Rice occupies about 10-7 million acres and the production for 1947-48 was 4 million tons against a normal production figure of 4-9 million tons. The annual requirements at 12 oz. ration for the total population of the province, taking the 1941 census figures, come to 5-3 million tons. The apparent deficit of 4 lakhs of tons of rice (working out to 8% of the normal production) might seem to be quite a small one but the problem of making it up is not quite so simple. In spite of strenuous attempts in the Grow-Food-Campaign it has to be admitted that the deficit is still there. This lack of success has been ascribed to various causes such as (1) the objectives being too. diversified and (2) the farmer not being approached and tackled in the right manner; but, for our purpose it is only necessary to examine how far and in what directions better results could be achieved in the matter of increasing the output of rice in the country.
THE COUNTRY POTATO
Authors:   Yeshwantram Fram Nileshwar South Kanara, R.M SAVUR
Published: November 2023

The plant is a small herb growing to a height of about a foot in good soils and characterised by a bunch of small under- ground root tubers. The leaves are dark green, round and thick. They are said to be somewhat aromatic and used for flavouring. The plant as grown in Nileshwar has no perceptible aroma though the tubers and roots when freshly pulled out are faintly aromatic. This plant is not related to the ordinary potato in any wav except that the tubers resemble small potates to some extent.
LEUCAENA GLAUCA-A Green Leaf Manure Cum Fodder Tree.
Authors:   Lecturer in Botany, Agricultural College of Bapatla, T VENKATARAMANA REDDI
Published: November 2023

In the past, many useful plants have been introduced into India from other tropical countries of the world. Leucaena glauca is one such introduction. This plant is a native of Tropical America. It belongs to the sub-family Mimoseae under the Natural Order Leguminosae.
Potato Growing in the Nilgiris.
Authors:   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, P.A NATHAN , P.N NAIR ,   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: November 2023

The early history of the potato is shrouded in doubt but the consensus of opinion is that its original home is in the highlands of Peru and Chili in S. America where it still grows wild. It had apparently, been under cultivation for many centuries by the natives, when the Spaniards discovered the potato in the neighbourhood of Quito. The natives used the potato in place of bread and generally ate it cooked or made into flour or dried in the sun for preserving it for future use. Potatoes were first introduced into Spain during the sixteenth century from whence it spread into the other countries of Europe. It is recorded that the colcrnists from Virginia, under the patronage of Sir Walter Raleigh in- troduced the potato into Britain in 1586 and was first cultivated on the estates of Sir Walter Raleigh near Cork. The progress of potato growing in England, however, was slow and in 1619 it was mentioned as being among the articles provided for the Royal household. During the reign of James I it was so rare as to be priced at two shillings a pound. By 1633 the Royal Society realised the valuable qualities of potato and took necessary measures to, encourage its cultivation. The cultivation however became general only within the last century.
A comparative study of the dispersing powers of sodium and ammonium hydroxides with reference to the disper sion of Mysore black cotton soil and the Hebbal soil
Authors:   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, G SHARADA BAI , K.S GURURAJA DOSS ,   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, RAO BASEUR SANJIVA ,   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: November 2023

Animonium hydroxide was advocated for the dispersion of soils by the International Society of Soil Science in 1927, at its meeting in Washington. In 1934, at Versailles, it recommended the use of sodium hydroxide instead. The results obtained with a black cotton soil in this laboratory (vide infra) support this change. The factors which contribule towards the higher dis- persive power of sodium hydroxide have been investigated by studying (o) dispersion of the soils and the clay fractions, (b) flocculation valuse of the clays and (c) the sedimentation volumes of the clays
Potato Cultivation
Authors:   Agricultural Associate & Secrotary Coimbatore, K RAO SAHIB  NANJUNDIAH
Published: November 2023

Patato is beina cultivated for food in many countries. The total production of potatoes in the world is 6,010 mil mau.ds which is twice as much as that of wheat, the main food grain of the waist and twice that of rice, the staple food of the east. The ancient Greeks and the Romans who were familiar with the growing of most of the grains and vegetables known to Empe do not however seem to have crown potatoes For at least over a thousand years before America was discovered by the Europeans, the potato seems to have been cultivated In Peru, Chili and other parts of South America. During the sixteenth century the potato 'entered the European continent through Spain which had already established contact with America, and from Spain it was introduced to Vienna, London and other centres in Europe. The sages of India who had developed a special aptitude for living on vegetables, fruits and roots made no mention of the potato as a food material
The Influence of the Quality of Irrigation Water (Channel Water us. Effluent) and Method of Preparation of Rice Flour on its Nutritive Value.
Authors:   Assitant in Chemistry, Agricultural  Research Institute,Coimbatore 641003, C BALASUBRAMANIAN
Published: November 2023

Rice, the staple food crop in this country, has been under cultivation from time immemorial. A large number of varieties exist to suit several soils, tracts or conditions of cultivation. The chemical com- position of some of these varieties due to differences in cultural operations, and different methods of preparation of the grain for consumption has engaged the attention of Sadasivan and Srinivasan (5) and Subrahmanyam et al. (8). The present investigation attempts to assess the differences in the net-protein values of proteins in rice flour as induced by (i) the two kinds of water used for irrigation of the crop and (ii) the difference in the preparation of rice flour, the material taken for experimentation. McCarrison (3) has done some work on "The influence of irrigation on the nutritive value of rice" and his important finding is that rice grown in puddle has a markedly lower nutritive value than the same variety raised under the rainfed conditions and this difference he partly attributes to the former containing lower amounts of water-soluble B Vitamins. Elliott (2) has proved experi- mentally that in the milling of a large number of grasses fodder samples and high protein-concentrates like decorticated groundnut cake, there is a loss by way of dust which is richer in nitrogen than the rest of the material.
A Simplified Method of Conducting Yield Trials on Cultivator's Fields.
Authors:   Assitant Paddy Specialist, Pattambi, M. B. V NARASINGA RAO
Published: November 2023

It has been found by experience that, at least in rice, it is never safe to introduce a variety or strain without thorough triais in the tract, where its distribution is proposed. The object of introducing new strains especially in India for a long time to come, must be their capacity to yield well. It has also been found that strains which yield well in one season may be poor in others; such strains are also nut desirable. It is therefore obvious, that a strain before it is released for general cultivation should be consistent in its high performance over the local standards in all seasons and all places. This can be judged only by yield trials conducted in as many representa- tive, localities as possible, run for at least three seasons to sample out sea- sonal conditions. The plant breeder is also interested in these trials as he will then be able to spot out the best cosmopolitan strain from amongst the cultures, all of which may be yielding well on his Research Station.
Agriculture in the U. S. A.
Authors:   Rowett Research Institute, Aberden, ORR Sir JOHN BOYD , W.L SIMPSON ,   Rowett Research Institute, Aberden
Published: November 2023

The effect of the present war on American agriculture should be studied in the light of the past history of the industry. In the nineteenth century, agri- culture was by far the most important industry in America. By the end of the century, farm exports to Europe had reached an annual total of 850 million. dollars. With increasing industrialisation, the relative importance of agriculture declined, as in this country a century earlier.
Cattle Nutrition in War Time
Authors:   Government Agricultural Chemist,Coimbatore 641003, C BALASUBRAMANIAM
Published: November 2023

The prices of cattle feed have increased enormously and the supply of suitable feed to the cattle in sufficient quantities has become a major problem for cattle owners. The prices of cattle have also risen consider- ably, that people could not afford to allow their cattle to run down in con- dition and get inefficient and to substitute them by fresh purchases. It is however felt that by suitably adjusting the feeding programmes, the feeding of cattle could be done in a fairly satisfactory manner, and with this hope the following suggestions are offered.
Eat More Fruit
Authors:   Fruit Specialist Kodur, Cuddapah, K.C Eat More Fruit
Published: November 2023

Experience of the human diet in all countries and ages shows that our food consumption is primarily controlled by circumstances. The popular lendency is to consider food merely as a means of supplying the necessary bulk for the body to function normally. Earlier work in nutritional and medical research indicated that the food we consume must supply suffici- ent energy. The unit of food energy is termed as the calorie. Till recently very great emphasis was laid on the supply of the requisite amount of calo- ries for people of different ages and in different avocations of life. Thus, it was believed that a fairly active man of medium height and weight could maintain his weight by eating food containing 2,500 to 2,600 calories. The rations for the fighting forces were for a long time fixed on the basis of calorie standard, the daily requirements of the army being generally deemed to be over 4,000 calories per man. This notion was subsequently replaced by later discoveries in nutritional science which proved that besides energy, the human body requires protective foods largely made up of dairy pro- ducts, vegetables and fruits. All these foods provide certain essential health-promoting substances called vitamins, the absence or inadequacy of which results in mal-nutrition, a host of diseases, poor growth and low efficiency of the body.
Preserving the Good Earth: Anti-Erosion Measures
Authors:   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, R SIR GEORGE STAPLEDON
Published: November 2023

During wartime it is easy to forget dangers which, in the long-term, scheme of things, are even more pressing than many of the problems now absorbing world-wide attention, Such a menace is soil erosion, which, in cold fact, is the master-danger that feces posterity. Since, in the last resort soil erosion, even on the grandest scale. has been wholly the fault of man. its continuation will be equally the fault of man. Man's attitude towards this problem is the supreme test of his wisdom and of his real interest in the species he represents. Remedial measures against the results of soil erosion, where still possible must be exceedingly slow in their operation, while preventive measures not only demand foresight, but benefits must necess rily be cumulative and spread over generations-nay, centuries.
A Note on the Cultivation of Dioscorea esculenta in the Neighbourhood of Anakapalli
Authors:   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, A SANKARAM
Published: November 2023

Dioscorea esculenta Burk. is an economic plant largely grown by the vegetable gardeners in the neighbourhood of Anakapalli (Vizagapatam District). It is cultivated in some places in the north of the district also. The underground tubers which the plant produces are largely used in the district as an agreeable vegetable. Well-developed tubers resemble potatoes in many respects, except for the numerous root fibres on them. In taste they are somewhat sweeter than the common potato and easily lend themselves suitable for the preparation of a variety of dishes. It is, hence, commonly nick-named as the 'Indian potato. It is a cheap root vegetable available in the local markets and is favoured universally by the rich and the poor. Its Telugu name is silakadam.
The Impact of Science on Agriculture
Authors:   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, RUSSELL SIR JOHN
Published: November 2023

In spite of considerable diversity, agricultural systems in the prescientific days usually possessed two features in common; they aimed first and foremost at providing complete subsistence for the community, money crops being a subordinate consideration; and they included measures for conserving the productiveness of the land, either by the so-called fallowing, or by letting the land revert to the wild state, or by some other device. Although these systems had a low level of productiveness they provided food for indefinitely long periods of time, and in addition possessed certain social advantages. In the system followed in Great Britain, around the Baltic, in Northern India and elsewhere, the land was divided into strips which were shared out among the participants for the purposes of ensuring equitable distribution of good and bad land. The whole complex of pessant life developed some creative art which showed itself in a love of colour, folk music and dancing, embroidery, wood carving, pottery, iron work and other peasant arts and crafts. Unfortunately, the strip system of farming was incapable of improvement by scientific means, and as soon as the peasants insisted on a higher standard of living it had to go. The method of change varied in different countries, Russia adopted one way and Poland another. Instead of scattered strips the agricultural holding was brought into one self-contained unit. Here science was able to play its part. Unfortunately, as science came in so the peasants' arts and crafts, the colour, the singing and the dancing got somehow crowded out; they ceased to be spontaneous peasant activities and are becoming only museum pieces. It would be a great advantage to the country side if, somehow, this apparent antagonism could be overcome.
Economies in Feeding Cattle
Authors:   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, V.T SUBBIAH MUDALIAR
Published: November 2023

The prices of commodities have risen considerably of late, particularly during the last twelve months. In certain cases the rise is phenomenal, so phenomenal as to be almost incredible. The rise in prices is also general and all classes of commodities are affected to a greater or lesser degree. Neither the rise in prices nor the factors conducive to such rises are in the control of individuals, but wise and judicious spending is in the hands of the discriminating people. It is becoming increasingly important to be extremely circumspect in choosing the right type and quantity of the various commodities for purchase. This choice is the problem today that confronts people with limited incomes, including agriculturists.
A Survey of Guava Cultivation in the Circars
Authors:   Horticultural Assitant Coimbatore, IBRAHIM SYED
Published: November 2023

When "Grow More Fruit" has become the slogan of the day, a survey of a fruit crop such as guava, which is easily adaptable to a very wide range of climate and soil conditions and whose cost of culture and maintenance is cheap, is expected to be useful. Besides, such a survey was felt essential for making the quava virietial collection at the Agricul- tural Research Station, Anakapalle, comprehensive and exhaustive. Accord- ingly a survey of guava-producing regions in the Circars was undertaken in 1942, and the present papar embodies an account of the same.
A New Type of Jaggery Mould
Authors:   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, V.T SUBBIAH MUDALIAK
Published: November 2023

Jaggery is made by concentrating sugarcane juice and allowing the resulting syrup to set hard. It is cast in various shapes-big buckets, balls of various sizes, slabs, small cubes, etc. Each cane-growing tract seems to nave its preference for a particular type of mould. The choice of the mould- ypes may have been influenced originally by the type of cane grown in the ract, the keeping quality of the jaggery under the weather conditions pre- vailing in the consuming market, the fastidiousness of the consumer and the ype of labour available for making moulds.
Cultivation of Leafy Vegetables in the Northern Circars
Authors:   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, A SANKARAM
Published: November 2023

There is a great and real need for increasing the production of vegetables at present. With the present shortage of food grains, the use of large quantities of vegetables would to that extent relieve the pressure and make up the deficiency. Vegetables are valuable human food and our country is not having a sufficiency of vegetables in general. Among the vegetables, the leafy vegetables deserve to be placed high up in the list, as being highly valuable. They are rich in calcium, iron and other minerals and are therefore capable of making up the deficiency of minerals in the food grains, especially the polished rice and the various refined grain pro- ducts. Also the greens abound in vitamins A and C, which are deficient in the staple articles of the South Indian diet. The greens may therefore be classed as highly protective foods. And the creens supply liberal amounts of soft fibrous matter and bulk, which help the bowel action: All these together roise the metabolic efficiency,-digestion, assimilation, eli- mination of wasles from the system, final growth and maintenance of the health of the human system. The common plants providing the leafy vegetables are the Amaranthus, the Indian Spinach and the Gogu. These are commonly raised by the market gardeners in the Northern Circars and the details of their cultiva- tion are given under.
Fish Rearing in Faddy Fields on the Agricultura Research Station, Aduturai, Tanjore District
Authors:   District Agricultural Officer , Tanjore, M ANANDAN
Published: November 2023

There are over a million acres of wet land of very flat nature in the Cauvery delta which are under swamp paddy from June to January. The irrigation source is the Cauvery river and its numerous distributories. Water from the river is conveyed through the main channels from which, branch or field channels take off and deliver the water direct into the paddy fields. With the construction of the Mettur Reservoir, the supply of water has been so well regulated that there is hardly any dearth of supply at any time during the irrigation season. With such assured water supply for 8 months in the year the writer, as Superintendent in charge of the Agri- cultural Research Station, Aduturai, thought it worth while to start rearing of fish in paddy fields with suitable precautions. The experiment was started in 1933-34 paddy season. As indigenous varieties of fish including many species of carps naturally occur in the river water, artificial rearing of the fry was not attempted, but precautions were taken to see that fish that once entered the block of land selected for the experiment were never allowed to escape, by the provision, at the drainage vents of 'V' shaped bamboo screens which allowed entry of the fish into the paddy fields but not their escape .
Dehydrated Banana Products and Their Food Value
Authors:   Fruit Specialist Kodur, Cuddapah, K.C NAIK
Published: November 2023

According to a recent estimate by the Provincial Market- ing Officer, Madras, bananas are grown in the province on an area of nearly 140,000 acres. The estimated annual production of fresh banana fruits is of the order of 1,133,000 tons. Of these, Poovan accounts for more than half with an annual production of 741,000 tons. Monthan, Nendran, Kunnan, Mauritius, Rasthali, Pachanadan, Hill bananas and Chakerakeli follow next in order of importance, the first two claiming a pro- duction of nearly 90,000 tons each per year.. The pre-war exports outside the producing districts were over 910,000 railway maunds, of which the district of Trichinopoly claimed roughly 529,000 maunds, East Godavari, West Godavari and Madura 100,000 maunds each, and the districts of Salem and South Arcot about 70,000 maunds each. The exports by rail outside the province ranged from 80,000 to 90,000 railway maunds, mainly from the Cauvery area to the Mysore State and from 60,000 to 120,000 railway maunds from the Godavari area to the Nizam's Dominions and North India. In effect, the pre-war exports of 140,000 to 210,000 railway maunds may be taken to represent the annual surplus of fresh banana fruits in the province.
Effect of Seed Treatments on the Germination of Paddy
Authors:   Botany Department, Rajshahi College, Rajshahi, J.C SAHA
Published: November 2023

That the cultivation of paddy suffers, often considerably, from the attack of various diseases is well known in India and elsewhere. Attempts are therefore made to prevent or control their damage through various means, viz., through propagation of more resistant varieties, seed treatment, or spraying (or dusting) the standing crop with fungicides. Seed treatment being a cheap and easy method, is within the reach of common cultivators, who, being proverbially poor, are unable to pay for the cost of fungicides and the spraying outfits apart from the question of labour that is necessary to spray large areas. Further, the quantity of fungicide that would be required for seed trestment is infinitesimally small in comparison with the quantity that would be required for spraying fields grown out of the same quantity of seeds. From these considerations agricultural workers are now paying more attention to develop seed treatment as a practical means to combat the diseases. Attempts have, therefore, been made in the present investigation to ascertain whether the chemicals used for treatment have got any detrimental effect on the germination of seeds. and, if so, to modify the seed rate in sowing accordingly.
Enhancing Student Vocabulary through the Use of the PowToon Application
Authors: Sudwintari Sudwintari , Sinar Tengku Silvana , Angin Alemina Perangin , Setia Eddy , Rangkuti Rahmadsyah
Published: November 2023

Vocabulary mastery is crucial for effective language acquisition, enabling learners to comprehend spoken and written words and articulate their thoughts. The PowToon application, with its engaging animated videos, offers an immersive and clear learning experience. This is particularly beneficial for English learners, where proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing is vital. This study investigates the impact of the PowToon application on enhancing students' vocabulary. Utilizing a quantitative approach with a Quasi-Experimental Design, data were gathered through observations and tests. The analysis was based on descriptive statistics. The sample comprised 52 tenth-grade students at Tunas Pelita High School. The experimental group, which used PowToon, had a pretest average of 36.19 compared to the control group's 38.40. However, post-tests revealed a score of 82.31 for the experimental group and 71.70 for the control group, indicating a more significant vocabulary improvement in the PowToon cohort. The findings confirm that the PowToon application positively affects vocabulary acquisition. The research underscores PowToon’s potential to enhance students' comprehension, spelling, and pronunciation of English vocabulary, ultimately bolstering their overall learning outcomes.
Analysis of the Cultural Identity of Characters on Fanfiction Adaptation "Atuy Galon" by Cyn
Authors: Watiningrum Ardhia Haedar , Amri M. Misbahul , Prayogo Johannes Ananto
Published: November 2023

Atuy Galon is a unique fanfiction that began as a series of short stories on social media, eventually gaining prominence and being published in a comic strip format. What sets this work apart is its distinctive use of slang language, an ever-evolving linguistic phenomenon that resonates particularly with younger audiences. The central figures in the narrative, Atuy, Anton, and Sahrul, not only use slang but each has developed their own distinct slang lexicon, reflecting varied facets of cultural identity. As language remains paramount in shaping one's cultural self-awareness, this research meticulously examines the linguistic choices of these characters. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach alongside a rigorous discourse analysis methodology, the study aims to decode the linguistic intricacies within Atuy Galon and their broader implications for cultural identity formation. The significance of this exploration extends beyond literary analysis; it offers a window into the dynamic interplay between language, culture, and identity among today's youth. Additionally, it underscores the transformative power of technology in reshaping linguistic norms and practices.
From Classroom to Field: Filipino Students' Internship Reflections at Universitas Pamulang
Authors: Andriani Diyah Iis , Haryati Haryati
Published: November 2023

The study aims to examine Philippine students’ experiences on internship program in Universitas Pamulang. It focuses on the discriminative experiences among interns: opportunities and challenges. In this study, the writers apply descriptive qualitative research method with case study design by conducting a semi-structured interview and distributing questionnaires to 6 Philippine students having participated in internship program. The interns need to share the opportunities and challenges during and after the internship activity. Further, the interns need to share how they cope the challenges. The findings indicate that the interns present homogenous and motivated opportunities, challenges, and ways out of internship program. In opportunity aspects, the results indicate the interns obtain more work experiences during the program. Interns are able to improve their skills and teaching performance, learn new language, culture, and tradition, and prepare for their future careers. However, results indicate the interns experience language, technological and technical barriers as their challenges as they have to do the whole activities through online. Therefore, the interns should find some ways to solve their problems, namely by expanding understanding and patience, discovering interesting and effective ways of learning, and communicating with supervisors. The activities in internship program assist interns to be skillful in handling any kinds of situations.
Merdeka Belajar Curriculum: A Study on EFL Teachers' Varying Expressions of Agency
Authors: Lubis Sonia Handini , Fauziati Endang , Rochsantiningsih Dewi
Published: November 2023

In Indonesia, the introduction of the new Merdeka Belajar curriculum emphasizes the significance of teachers’ agency, denoting their proactive role in influencing their professional conditions for the betterment of education. While agency is a pivotal aspect of teachers' professionalism, its recognition has become essential for the effective enactment of the new curriculum in classrooms. Despite the global surge in research on teacher agency, studies examining its variations among EFL secondary teachers in Indonesia, particularly in the context of the Merdeka Belajar curriculum, remain scant. This research employed a qualitative descriptive approach to explore these variations. Drawing on Jenkins' (2019) categorizations — proactive teacher agency, active teacher agency, and passive teacher agency — this study assessed the prevalent types of agencies in Indonesia. Furthermore, Bandura's (2001) core properties of agency were utilized to delve into the characteristics of proactive teacher agency in relation to the curriculum. The findings from this study offer valuable insights for pedagogical practices, providing policymakers with informed perspectives to facilitate successful curriculum transitions.
Neuro-linguistic Programming in the English Classroom: Perceptions and Applications Among Teachers
Authors: Ginting Siti Aisyah , Hartati Rita
Published: November 2023

This study investigates the perceptions and practices of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques among English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers, exploring their impact on communication skills and subject comprehension. The research focuses on eight key factors within NLP: flexibility, anchoring, elicitation, modeling, individual differences, leadership, building a relationship, and emotional and cognitive boosters. A sample of 20 EFL teachers in Medan, Indonesia, participated in this descriptive qualitative study, responding to a survey questionnaire adapted from previous research. The findings highlight a consensus among educators, showcasing their recognition of NLP's applicability and effectiveness across these factors. Teachers exhibit a strong commitment to student-centered pedagogy, emphasizing personalized interaction and visual learning experiences through board-based teaching methods. While the study acknowledges certain limitations, such as a small sample size and reliance on self-reported perceptions, it provides valuable insights for further research. Future studies can expand on these findings to explore NLP's influence on student outcomes and address potential implementation challenges.
Public Agricultural Extension, Pest and Disease Experience, and Adoption of Improved Wheat Varieties
Authors: Wang Xin , Song Yanping , Huang Wei
Published: November 2023

Improved varieties are considered critical for increasing crop yields worldwide. This study explored the effects of public agricultural extension and pest and disease experience on adoption of improved varieties using survey data on 525 wheat farmers in Anhui Province, China, to which the Heckman sample selection model was applied. The results showed that public agricultural extension had a significant positive relationship with adoption of improved varieties. Demonstration and training, as different forms of agricultural extension, both increased the probability of farmers adopting improved varieties, but only demonstration had a marked effect on degree of adoption. Pest and disease experience increased the probability of adoption of improved varieties by farmers and significantly enhanced the effect of public agricultural extension, but did not affect degree of adoption. Further analysis using an endogenous switching regression model revealed that adoption of improved varieties raised wheat yields by around 337.83 kg/ha. Public agricultural extension should thus be strengthened, especially for farmers with pest and disease experience, and a diversified, well-functioning agricultural extension system should be provided.