bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Virtual online teaching in lieu of cadaveric dissection and traditional learning methods during Anatomy classes in the lockdown times of COVID–19: Students perspective
Authors: Amol A Shinde , Purushottam R Manvikar , Dinesh K Patel
Published: July 2022

Dissecting a cadaver is a once in a lifetime opportunity for a medical student. But considering the present COVID -19 pandemic, most of the medical colleges have stopped the cadaveric dissections and other offline teaching activities since March 2020. Virtual online classes on Zoom® meetings and Google® classroom were taken.

This study is done to find theviewpoint of 1 MBBS students to use of virtual online teaching in lieu of cadaveric dissection and traditional teaching methods.

Pretested questionnaires were sent to willing students. A consent form was first sent followed by first questionnaire during the online classes in August 2020. Second questionnaire was sent after offline classes in small groups were taken in December 2020.

Online histology classes were preferred by 49.7% students. Osteology tutorials and classroom lectures of gross Anatomy were preferred over virtual classes. Students preferred recorded lecture to live online lecture because of connectivity issues.

Online classes helped in continuation of classes during pandemic. But online lectures and virtual dissection can’t replace classroom lectures and cadaveric dissection.
Raga based music therapy amongst prediabetic: An analysis by HAM- A clinical anxiety scale
Authors: Deshkar Akshataa Atul , Kaur Manjinder , Kamble R L
Published: July 2022

The phenomenal change is seen in the arena of music therapy; as it is evident that music therapy which was observation and experience based in the past; now became evidence based. In India it is popularly known as Raga Chikitsa. The present study was intended to determine efficacy of music therapy using raga-based Bollywood songs amongst prediabetic.

The Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A) was used to quantify the severity of anxiety symptomatology. Thirty prediabetic were included in the study were subjected to music therapy session for 20 minutes using raga-based Bollywood songs from Hansdhwani, Yaman, Darbari etc. The blood pressure, blood sugar and HAM A clinical Anxiety Scale score was noted down before and after the session.

The post therapy fall in the blood sugar (t =6.14, P < 0.05) and systolic blood pressure (t = 5.12, P < 0.05) was statistically significant. The change in the diastolic blood pressure (t = 3.39, P > 0.05) was insignificant. There was decrease in the CAS score post therapy when analyzed by t test the difference was significant (t= 3.83, P < 0.05) for entire prediabetic group.

Musical stimuli activate specific pathways in several brain areas associated with emotional behaviors, The biochemical mediators, such as endorphins, endocannabinoids, dopamine, and nitric oxide are modulator of stress response, Music therapy restore the balance between sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system and combat stress.

It can be concluded that raga-based Bollywood songs are stressbuster for prediabetic. We recommend use of music therapy as adjunct modality for the management amongst prediabetic with no or mild symptoms of anxiety.
Distinctive outcomes of successive divided attention as weighed against working memory when analysed with instrumental background music – randomised control trial
Authors: Herlekar Shantala Shripad , Udachankar Gururaj M
Published: July 2022

Music used by students during studying should help them.

To assess the effect of instrumental, background music on concentration and working memory in 1-year medical students.

60-girls and 60-boys of 1-year MBBS, were randomised into music and control groups equally. Concentration was assessed using 3 different forms of SDMT as pre-test, during music/control session and post-test using total, correct and error score. For assessing working memory, Rey-Ostherrieth-complex-figure-test was used. (significant p value<0.05).

Music group showed significant improvement in correct (p=0.02) and total (p=0.029) scores during post-test while errors reduced (p=0.002). For ROCF, recall was better in music group compared to controls but the values were not statistically significant (p=0.223).

Performance improves with repetition of a specified task; the improvement can be enhanced by associating it with background instrumental music. Performance is best seen at the end of music session showing that, music can increase the required arousal to an optimal level. Instrumental music does not seem to have an influence on working memory, it does not hamper it.Students can be advised to use instrumental music, preferably of raga Malkauns, in background while studying which will help them concentrate better and will not hamper their retention.
Uso integrado de métodos ativos de ensino em disciplinas de Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas no ensino superior
Authors: Oliveira Huguenin José Augusto
Published: July 2022

Apresenta-se um relato de experiência que desenvolveu uma proposta de sequência didática para disciplinas da área de ciências exatas e tecnológicas, utilizando-se de forma integrada dois dos mais conhecidos métodos ativos de ensino: Sala de Aula Invertida e Instrução por Pares. Faz-se um breve resumo destes métodos ativos. A proposta para construção da sequência integrada é apresentada em detalhes, mostrando-se e discutindo-se as estratégias de implementação de cada etapa. Relata-se a aplicação da sequência em duas disciplinas de um Curso de Bacharelado em Física: Introdução à Física (para calouros) e Óptica (para alunos de 5o período). O uso integrado dos métodos ativos mostrou contribuir para um engajamento dos alunos no processo de aprendizagem. Obteve-se uma taxa de sucesso (aprovação na disciplina) três vezes maior do que a média histórica da disciplina para calouros, quando o método tradicional de ensino foi utilizado.
Impacto de atlas fotográfico autoral de anatomia no desempenho e autonomia do estudante de medicina
Authors: De Lima João Pedro Vaz , Souza Renann Cabanêz de Castro , Diniz Giovanna Zambon , Cupertino Filho Jorge Reis , Corrêa Vivian De Oliveira Sousa
Published: July 2022

As diretrizes no ensino médico valorizam a dinâmica nas práticas do ensino-aprendizagem, pautando-se na busca ativa do conhecimento pelo estudante. Na educação básica, geralmente o estudante não ocupa essa postura, logo, desenvolver meios para que ele tenha mais autonomia na universidade é essencial. A Anatomia Humana, uma das disciplinas iniciais do curso médico, pode proporcionar experiências onde o estudante seja protagonista na construção do conhecimento. Objetivamos avaliar, com aplicações do atlas autoral da universidade, o desempenho e o desenvolvimento de postura ativa dos estudantes. Sua construção envolveu fotografia, edição e revisão de imagens de peças anatômicas. Foram realizados testes com acadêmicos de Medicina: um primeiro, sem consulta; e um segundo, com questões equivalentes em dificuldade e na mesma localização, realizado após estudo com os atlas de referência (controle) e do projeto. O impacto desse material foi avaliado pela pontuação e análise subjetiva no questionário de percepção. Com a participação de 27 estudantes, foi observada uma taxa de evolução de 33% para as questões relacionadas aos atlas-controle e de 106% para as relacionadas ao atlas autoral (p<0,0001). No questionário, avaliaram como 4,7 na Escala Likert a ajuda do atlas autoral na localização das estruturas e como 4,51 quanto ao uso desse atlas na facilitação do estudo autoguiado. O trabalho mostrou que os discentes melhoram desempenho durante os estudos com utilização do atlas, revelando a importância dessa ferramenta como colaboradora para melhor experiência de aprendizado e acenando para necessidade de explorar metodologias de ensino que proporcionem autonomia estudantil.
The landscape and ecological framework as a territorial basis for stable development in Russia’s agricultural regions
Authors: Chibilеv A. A.
Published: July 2022

Forming a landscape‐ecological framework is an urgent task supporting the adoption of a strategy for the progress of specially protected natural territories in Russia by 2030. According to the author, the strategy does not fully reflect the specifics of the development of the network of territorial nature protection objects in the agricultural regions of the country.

Aim Substantiate proposals for optimizing the network of protected areas.

Materials and Methods. Methods of cartographic analysis of schemes of physical and geographical zoning, generalisation of the results of expedition research, assessment of the representativeness of the existing network of protected areas and a comparative assessment of the most valuable landscape and natural biotic plots were used in the paper.

Results. As a result of this study a complex of new and promising sites has been identified for inclusion in the landscape and ecological framework, which can constitute the natural reserve fund of the regions as clusters. The study covers steppe and forest‐steppe landscapes of southern European and Asian Russia. The problem has been considered in the context of subjects relating to physical and geographical zoning. Proposals for the modernisation and expansion of the network of objects included in the landscape and ecological framework were compiled based on expedition studies, combined with quantitative and qualitative indicators of natural diversity.

Conclusions There is a need to modernise the existing network and to create new nature reserves based, among other things, on as‐yetunrealised projects for the creation of reserves.
Air pollution: A threat to health tourism development in the Islamic Republic of Iran (case study: Ilam city)
Authors: Hosseini S. S. , Taghvaei M. , Seidaiy E. S. , Gholami Y. , Ataev Z. V.
Published: July 2022

Aim. Considering the high capability of Ilam province in the development of health tourism as indicated in its active border crossings with Iraq and the response to the recent epidemic, it was deemed necessary to identify the risks of air pollution on the health of tourists.

Materials and Methods. During 2008‐2018, data on five primary air pollutants during 2008‐2018 were identified by literature research and by referring to the relevant monitoring organizations. Data analysis was performed by the Full permutation polygon synthetic indicator model, while Excel and MATLAB software were used to display data.

Results. The findings of the study revealed that despite the application of the Land Use Planning Document, average suspended particulate matter of less than 10 microns ranked second after sulphur dioxide (SO2), in terms of the contribution to air pollution and instability in Ilam City during the 11 years in question (excluding 2008 and 2009).

Conclusions. The link between air pollution and the development of health tourism on the one hand and the emergence of an epidemic on the other has recently necessitated a new concept of health, tourism and welfare in relation to the environment with the aim of achieving a healthy environment for visiting tourists.
Specific features of accumulation of heavy metals in the body of mollusks (Molluska: Limacidae) of the southern slope of the Aragats mountain range
Authors: Hovhannisyan V. S. , Arutyunova L. D. , Mirumyan L. S. , Magomedova M. Z. , Magomedova P. D. , Poghosyan T. E.
Published: July 2022

Aim. The aim of this work is the study of the specifics of accumulation of heavy metals in the body of gastropod mollusks ‐ slugs (Molluska: Limacidae) on the southern slope of the Aragats mountain range, namely, conducting a quantitative analysis of heavy metals in the soil of different points of the Aragats mountain range and in the body of slugs (Vitrinoides monticola armeniaca; Deroceras caucasicum; Limax flavus), as well as the principles of biogenic migration of heavy metals according to the soil– plant–animal system (slugs) and determining the role of slugs in this migration in terrestrial ecosystems.

Material and Methods. Slugs collected from different points of the southern slope of the Aragats mountain range served as material for this study. The content of heavy metals (Cu, Zn, Pb, Ca, Mo) in the body of the mollusks was determined by the Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry method: AAS extraction & ISO‐8288. The features of the biological accumulation of heavy metals in the body of mollusks were also determined.

Results. Gastropod mollusks (Molluska: Limacidae) actively accumulate heavy metals (especially Cu, Zn, Ca) in their bodies and play a certain role in their transfer through food chains. Slugs, living in upper soil horizons (mesofauna) and under stones and plant litter, actively respond to the slightest changes in the environment and are perspective objects allowing the detection of deviations in the functioning of soils and the natural complex as a whole.

Conclusion. Slugs living in the soil are an important link of the biogenic migration of heavy metals. An inverse relationship was revealed between the total and removable number of heavy metals in migration through the system: soil–plant–organism.
Evaluation of seed germination and growth activity of plants of Dianthus awaricus Khar. in the conditions of inner mountain Dagestan
Authors: Osmanov R. M. , Guseynova Z. A. , Alibegova A. N.
Published: July 2022

Aim. Study of the growth dynamics of Dianthus awaricus plants in field experimental conditions and of laboratory germination of seeds obtained in the introduction experiment.

Material and Methods. Samples of D. awaricus seeds collected in natural populations along the altitudinal ecocline from 820 to 1,720 m above sea level served as the material for the study. To study the field germination and growth dynamics of the plants, D. awaricus seeds were sown at two experimental bases of the Mountain Botanical Garden (at 1,100 and 1,750 m above sea level). Evaluation of laboratory germination was carried out using seeds collected at the Tsudakhar base.

Results. Comparative characteristics of the average values of the shoot length and the number of lateral branches of the studied samples showed that the differences between the populations are significant. The monthly increase in D. awaricus plants of different accessions also differs. Monthly variability of the shoot length of D. awaricus in the tested accessions is at a high level, the expressivity of which, apparently, is significantly affected by a complex of environmental factors. A study of the germination of D. awaricus seeds showed that it is higher under laboratory conditions than under experimental field conditions. The highest percentage of seed germination was observed in the “Gunib” sample: 64.0% in the laboratory and 28.6% in the field at the Tsudakhar base.

Conclusions. Differences were noted in growth dynamics in the studied samples of D. awaricus studied, apparently due to a complex of abiotic and biotic environmental factors. For the “Tsudakhar” samples the experimental conditions and place of collection of seed material were identical but for the other two samples they were different from their natural habitat. The low field germination of D. awaricus seeds is probably due to the negative impact of winter drought and adverse weather conditions in the spring.
Description of the Kolomna Diocese of 1701–1702 according to the data of assault, litter and paper clips in the census books
Authors:   Institute of Russian History of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Shamina IrinaN.
Published: July 2022

The article aims to find out how the census of 1701–1703 took place in the Kolomna diocese and to establish who took part in the practical conduct of the census events organized by the Monastery Order during the initial stage of the church reform of Peter I. The main attention is paid to the study of entries on the sheets of the census books of the Kolomna Episcopal House and monasteries of the Kolomna diocese.
Tourism as an instrument of “soft power” in international politics
Authors:   Saratov State University, Cherevichko Tatyana V.
Published: July 2022

The article examines the potential of tourism as a tool of “soft power” of public diplomacy. Conceptual approaches to the definition of the concept of “soft power” and “public diplomacy” are highlighted. When considering the structure of “soft power”, its emotional component is singled out separately. The author’s view is presented on understanding the systemic attractiveness of the tourist region, which makes it possible to evaluate the effectiveness of tourism as a tool of “soft power”.
Psychometric characteristics of the questionnaire to measure boys’ and adults’ involvement in video games
Authors:   St. Petersburg University, Glinkina Liubov S. , Vasilenko Victoria E. ,   St. Petersburg University
Published: July 2022

There has been a discussion about the inclusion of video game disorder in the list of diseases of the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition) and the upcoming ICD-11 (International Classification of Diseases, 11th revision), however, modern psychology lacks screening tools to distinguish addicts from avid players. The objective of the research is to test our questionnaire determining the types of involvement in video games and the degree of its severity according to certain parameters, such as representativeness, instant reliability (internal consistency), content and construct validity. Thus, the article presents the results constituting the development and primary validation of the questionnaire measuring the involvement of young men and adults in video games. The study hypothesizes that the proposed questionnaire is representative and valid (content and construct validity). In the course of the study, which involved respondents aged 18 to 30 years (N = 124, M = 25.8), the structure of the questionnaire was determined. The factor analysis procedure determined that there are six types of involvement in video games: “Addiction”, “Feeling of Community”, “Emotional Support”, “Immersion”, “Streaming” and “Identification”. The obtained Cronbach's alpha coefficients for all the scales of the questionnaire and the final indicator demonstrated satisfactory consistency of the questionnaire (0.45- 0.83). To check the construct validity, there have been used such tools as the CIAS scale, a test questionnaire of the degree of involvement of younger adolescents in video games (A. V. Grishina) adapted for a more adult sample and the Internet addiction methodology (T. A. Nikitina, A. Yu. Egorov). The obtained correlations confirm the construct validity of the questionnaire. The practical significance of the study lies in the fact that the diagnostic method proposed by us can be used to distinguish addicts from the general array of people who are highly enthusiastic about video games.
Humanization of the learning environment – 2022: Results of the international forum
Authors:   Saratov State University, Burmistrova Marina N.
Published: July 2022

The results of the International Forum “Humanization of the Learning Environment” have been summed up. The Forum was held on March 1-2, 2022. Saratov State University hosted it. The purpose of the Forum was to identify and discuss the role of a young teacher in the transformation of the educational system.
Voles and Lemmings (Arvicolinae) of the Palaearctic Region
Authors: Kryštufek Boris , Shenbrot Georgy
Published: July 2022

As the most species-rich group of Palaearctic rodents, voles and lemmings are frequently used in various research endeavours of fundamental and applied significance. The present work integrates achievements of the genomic era with the traditional taxonomy and provides an authoritative and up-to-date taxonomic guide to the animal group which is of great interest to experts engaged in medical zoology, epidemiology, biostratigraphy, zooarchaeology, evolutionary research, population ecology, animal systematics, biodiversity conservation, museum collection management and many more biological subdisciplines. The text is supplemented by 331 illustrations and over one thousand references. Depicted are morphological details of skull and dentition of each of the 128 species and their distributions are mapped in detail. The book will allow the user to interpret intelligently and cautiously the interrelationships among species of voles and lemmings and to follow the anticipated taxonomic change with a critical eye.
Genetic Relationship and Diversity Analysis in Arecanut (Areca catechu L.) Genotypes using Molecular Markers
Authors: Adivappar Nagarajappa , Amulya R.N. , Satish K.M. , Nagaraja N.R.
Published: July 2022

Background: Arecanut (Areca catechu L.) is an important plantation crop of India belongs to the family Arecaceae. As it is a highly cross-pollinated crop there is a significant difference among the genotypes. Morphological traits used for determining diversity and relationships among genotypes or variety are prone to environmental influences. Thus, the usefulness of molecular markers has been investigated as a means of characterizing and discriminating difference more precisely. Therefore, the present study was carried out to assess the genetic relationship and diversity among the arecanut genotypes by employing RAPD, ISSR and SSR markers. Methods: A total of 11 genotypes are being grown in University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences (UAHS), Shivamogga, Karnataka, India, which includes both local and exotic collections. These 11 genotypes were evaluated for genetic variations using molecular markers viz., random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD), inter-simple sequence repeats (ISSR) and simple sequence repeats (SSR). Result: All the markers studied showed significant polymorphism among the genotypes. Jaccard’s genetic similarity coefficient values of RAPD, ISSR and SSR markers were found in the range of 0.56-0.76, 0.55-0.74 and 0.52-0.91. The higher similarity was observed between the genotypes Mohitnagar and Mangala, as well as Theerthahalli Local and Hirehalli Dwarf. The genotypes Maidan Local and Cameroon were placed in very distinct clusters, showing that they are having very distinct traits. The dendrogram prepared using SSR data separately and combining data of RAPD, ISSR, SSR markers showed similar results. Therefore, employing SSR markers for further studies will be more useful for identifying germplasm for varietal improvement programmes.
Herbaceous Riparian Ecotonal Species along the Dzücha River, Kohima, Nagaland and Their Ethnomedicinal Uses
Authors: Keretsu Khrielietuo , Singh Maibam Romeo , Temjen Wati
Published: July 2022

Background: Riparian vegetation maintains the river ecosystem. This vegetation acts as a filter for the water body. The vegetation also hosts naturally rich flora which the tribal people utilize as traditional herbal drug. With the increase in anthropogenic disturbance, there is a need to document and inventory this rich bioresource. Methods: Vegetation analysis of the Dzücha River was conducted by line transect quadrat method and the diversity Indices were recorded. Ethnobotanical information on the traditional use of the various plants was collected via oral interviews with the indigenous inhabitants. Result: A total of 31 species belonging to 15 families were recorded from the study site. Species diversity (Shannon-Wiener Index) = 2.775, Species richness (Margalef’s Index) = 4.163, Species evenness (Pielou’s Evenness) = 0.808 and Species dominance (Simpson’s Index) = 0.101, were reported. Maximum IVI (38.45) value was recorded for Ageratina riparia. 11 herbaceous species in the study site were utilized as ethno medicinal items. Such traditional knowledge of medicinal plant species is crucial for the development of novel drugs.
The Effect of Paddy and Coffee Husk as the Organic Manure on the Vegetative and Yield Parameters of Moth Bean [Vigna aconitifolia (Jacq) Marechal]
Authors: Hema S. , Vijayalakshmi A. , Raihing Pinky
Published: July 2022

Background: Amidst of emerging world with the new technologies we are in the dangerous condition regarding the disposal of agro industrial wastes which creates a serious problem. Organic manures can prevent and can enhance the productivity in the plants as well as can reduce the environmental issues. Methods: The study was conducted in the month of September to November 2019 at St. Joseph’s College Campus, Visakhapatnam, A.P. with the bio composting process of paddy and coffee husk along with Pleurotus eous, Pleurotus florida, Trichoderma asperelloides and Eisenia fetida, with 6 treatments. The plants were analyzed for root length, shoot length, number of leaves, number of nodules, fresh weight and dry weight of the plant on 20, 40 and 60 DAS and the yield parameters were analyzed on 90th day of the plant. Result: The results showed a great increase in the treatment 6 (Pre decomposed coffee husk, consortium of Pleurotus eous, P. florida, Trichoderma asperelloides and Eisenia fetida) in root length (8.5, 12.9 and 16.1 cm) shoot length (15.2, 30.3 and 43.2 cm) number of leaves (11, 18 and 49) number of nodules (12, 20 and 9) fresh weight (4.83, 8.98 and 15.47 g) and dry weight (1.11, 3.56 and 4.37 g) when compared with the other treatments and control. The yield parameters also showed significant results in number of pods (27), length of the pod (5.7 cm), number of seeds/pod (6), weight of the seeds/pod (2.89 g), fresh weight of the pod (1.653 g) and dry weight of the pod (0.986 g).
Effect of Adding α-tocopherol on Fertility Parameters in Bovine Semen Cryopreservation
Authors: Espinosa-García L.N. , Véliz-Deras F.G. , Delgado-González R.A. , Gaytán-Alemán L.R. , Morales-Cruz J.L. , Carrillo-Moreno D.I. , Moran-Martínez J.
Published: July 2022

Background: Cryopreservation of bovine semen affects survival of spermatozoa. It is necessary to improve semen quality to increase fertility. The aim was to determine the effect of α-tocopherol added to the bovine semen diluent at different time of freezing, upon sperm quality post thawing. Methods: Semen was collected from Charolais breed bulls. The semen was divided into two portions and one portion was added with α-tocopherol and the other was used as control. These portions were further divided into three parts and frozen for 8, 11 and 15 minutes, respectively. After 60 days of cryopreservation, the progressive motility, non-progressive motility, absence of motility, vitality and DNA fragmentation were evaluated. Result: The lower percentages of DNA fragmentation were treated with antioxidants (15.52, 14.83 and 14.71%). The highest vitality and progressive motility were found in the sample with α-tocopherol and frozen for 11 min with 72.91 and 58.61%, respectively. The addition of α-tocopherol to the semen diluent decreased damages to spermatozoa and enhanced the semen quality.
Edwardsiella tarda- The Despised Threat to Nigerian Aquaculture and Human Health: A Review
Authors: Ogunleye Seto Charles , Ishola Olayinka Olabisi , Olatoye Isaac Olufemi , Dada Oluwafemi Ebunoluwa , Adedeji Olufemi Bolarinwa
Published: July 2022

Impediment to the aquaculture industry and consequently, impoverishment of the Nigerian populace can be attributed to several factors ranging from managemental to infectious or noninfectious. Despite the abundantly blessed land capacity and nourishment, the industry continues to face several losses. As part of the very important infectious agents known to cause high morbidity and mortality across several fish species is Edwardsiella tarda. E. tarda is directly associated with enteric septicemia in several fish species and ages. Infections caused by this bacterium is usually presented as gastrointestinal (gastroenteritis) and extra-intestinal (myonecrosis, bacteremia and septic arthritis) infections. E. tarda is an economic and public health threat because of its extensive impacts on the aquaculture industry as well as its ability to cause severe human infections such as diarrhea, gastroenteritis, typhoid-like illness, peritonitis with sepsis, cellulitis and meningitis. Furthermore, they are associated with the global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in human and animal population. The threat posed by this bacterium have necessitated this current review on the overview of the risk factors and the presence of the organism in Nigeria. An elucidation into the bacterium, its epidemiology, threat to aquaculture industry and the global population are reviewed and the probable ways to control the presence of the organism are also discussed. Novel genetic engineering of the genes of the organism as a vital tool to drug and vaccine development are germane in this current age as a useful tool and strategy to have a world safe and in health. In conclusion, this review highlighted the necessary steps and approach to mitigate the bacterium and safe the Nigerian aquaculture from the emergence of a fatal infectious disease from fishes to human, as well as improvement in global trading.
​Effect of Breed, Season and Stage of Lactation on Different Milk Parameters at Organized Farm
Authors: Mishra G. , Goswami S.C. , Jhirwal A.K. , Paliwal S.
Published: July 2022

Background: The current study had been conducted to understand the impact of breed as well as season and stage of lactation on various milk constituents viz. freezing point, SNF, pH, lactose, protein, fat and electric conductivity of Sahiwal and Kankrej cows maintained at LRS”Livestock Research Station”, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, RAJUVAS, Bikaner, Rajasthan. Methods: Milk samples from 45 each Sahiwal and Kankrej cows were collected and analyzed for milk composition parameters. Data have been classified as per breed along with season and stage of lactation. Result: The analysis of variance for breed demonstrated highly significant impacts of fat and SNF whereas non-significant effect was found on pH, freezing point, lactose and protein.The analysis of variance demonstrated highly significant (P less than 0.01) impact of season on fat, SNF, freezing point and significant effect on protein whereas non-significant effect on lactose, pH and Electric conductivity in Kankrej cattle however highly significant (P less than 0.01) effect was found on fat in Sahiwal cattle.The analysis of variance presented significant (P less than 0.05) effect of lactation stage on fat and Protein in Sahiwal cattle whereas on fat and SNF in Kankrej cattle.
Integrative Transcriptomic and Proteomic Analysis of Ovaries at Different Physiological Periods in Dolang Sheep
Authors: Wei-Hua Chang , Guo-Chao Ni , Hao Li , Juan-Hong Wang
Published: July 2022

Background: The Dolang sheep is a well-known indigenous breed from Xinjiang, China. Two of its main advantages are year-round estrus and high prolificacy. Although the molecular regulatory mechanisms of reproductive processes have been studied in other animals and humans, relevant information on its year-round estrus and high prolificacy remains limited, particularly for Dolang sheep breeds from Xinjiang. Methods: To obtain differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and proteins that might be responsible for the year-round estrus and high fecundity, ovaries from Dolang sheep were studied at different periods using an integrative strategy of transcriptomics and proteomics via high-throughput sequencing and iTRAQ technologies. Result: RNA-seq yielded 28,717 unigenes, 987 candidate genes and 308 DEGs in the ovaries (at estrus) of Dolang sheep compared with the dioestrus and gestation period (about 45 days of pregnancy). GO and KEGG analysis revealed that the gene products were mainly involved in metabolism, hormone secretion and regulation, ovulation, estrus and regulation of reproduction. At the protein level, a total of 4847 proteins and 470 differentially expressed proteins were identified. The latter were potentially associated with metabolism, endocytosis, the glycolytic pathway and skeletal muscle growth. In conclusion, the current study provides a basis and prospective understanding of the molecular regulatory mechanism underlying the high prolificacy and year-round estrus of Dolang sheep.
​​An Agrobacterium rhizogenes Strain R1000-mediated Efficient Hairy Root Transformation Protocol for Common Bean
Authors: Li Hai Lan , Fang Ping Ping , Hu Yan Nan , Li Xiao Fang , Xia Wen Jun , Xu Pei
Published: July 2022

Background: Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a globally important grain and vegetable legume crop, providing a substantial portion of the diet protein and minerals for many people in the developing world. However, the genetic studies and improvement on this crop has long been impeded by its recalcitrance to Agrobacterium-mediated whole plant genetic transformation. Established Agrobacterium rhizogenes-based hairy root transformation in common bean heavily relies on the strain K599. Methods: In order to develop an efficient alternative protocol for hair transformation in common bean, the efficiency of Agrobacterium rhizogenes strain R1000 in inducing hairy roots from 6-day-old seedlings with root below cotyledons excised by the soaking and smearing method were tested. The binary plasmid pBI121 with the reporter gene GUS (pBI121-GUS) or eGFP (pBI121-eGFP) driven by the constitutive promoter was used for transformation and rapid identification of the transgenic hairy roots. Result: We established a strain R1000-based system for the induction of hairy roots in common bean. The plant receptor genotypes and infection methods were optimized, which led to a high transformation rate of hairy roots up to 60%. This method therefore provides a useful alternative means for functional genomic studies in common bean.
Effect of Irrigation Pattern and Irrigation Level on Growth of Glycyrrhiza inflata and the Medicinal Quality of its Root
Authors: Zhao Zhilong , Dong Xinping , Ma Miao
Published: July 2022

Background: Although both the root and rhizome of Glycyrrhiza inflata have been used as medicinal material, the sales volume and price of its root are much higher than its rhizomes. Limiting the growth of liquorice rhizomes while improving the yield and quality of its root has become an important problem. Methods: Two irrigation patterns (surface drip irrigation and subsurface drip irrigation, i.e. DI and SDI) and three irrigation levels (40%-50%, 60%-70% and 80%-90% of the maximum soil water capacity) were used in this study. Result: The plant height, crown width, root length, root biomass and concentrations of the five medicinal components (glycyrrhizic acid, glycyrrhetinic acid, glycyrrhizin, liquiritigenin and isoliquiritigenin) of the SDI treatments were significantly higher than those of the DI treatments. The above parameters reached their maximum under the SDI90 treatment (SDI with 80%-90% of the maximum soil water capacity). The rhizome growth of the liquorice was promoted with an increase in irrigation amount, but the biomass of the rhizomes under SDI treatment was significantly lower than that under DI treatment. Thus, the regime of SDI with a relatively high water supply can effectively promote the yield and medicinal quality of liquorice roots, while inhibiting the development of its rhizomes.
Asking for Help: Employment-Related Soft Skills Training for Persons With Disabilities
Authors: Lu Weili , Oursler Janice , Herrick Samantha , Gao Ni , Beninato John , Durante Alison , Gbadamosi Sharon , Minor Tameika
Published: July 2022

Soft skills in the workplace are critical factors to consider when seeking and maintaining employment. Soft skills that can be beneficial in the workplace include making a request for help, problem-solving, and responding to criticism. This pilot study evaluated the feasibility of a small group intervention using the Direct Skills Teaching (DST) approach to teach help-seeking skills for use in a work setting to persons with disabilities. A four-session group intervention using the “Asking for Help” curriculum based on the DST approach was delivered to 52 participants with various disabilities in nine groups by graduate counseling students. Participants reported an increase in confidence in asking for help from potential or current employers. Also, participants reported an overall high satisfaction with the intervention. This feasibility study provided data on the positive outcomes of soft skill interventions, and supported its use as a potentially useful tool to teach help-seeking skills in a group setting with a preplanned curriculum.
Identity – an Influential Factor in Modernization of Healthcare Systems in Hungary and Serbia
Authors: Kocsicska Ivana , Varga-Kocsicska Aleksandra
Published: July 2022

The changing world and its economic trends are demanding adjustments in healthcare systems. The modernization of healthcare appeared as a global requirement, in connection with numerous changes in the healthcare sector, including the financing and providing funds for unallayed services. Also, one of the crucial elements of modernization is the development of healthcare leadership and the introduction of elements of shared leadership, in order to create an organizational culture, which can comply with the global changes, coming together with economic and business transformations. Leaders bring their life lessons, their past, and their culture into every possible perspective and context. Belonging to groups, families, and communities can empower leaders and increase commitment toward belonging. As well as cultural humility, leaders need to recognize and understand their own cultural self-identity and how this affects their leadership style. Recognizing that everyone has unique traditions, values, and beliefs (ethnic identity, language, religion, community, family ties) helps to understand how everyone is related to others and how it influences leadership decisions. Though there is a recognized need, opportunities for healthcare leadership development are limited both in Hungary and Serbia, including important limiting factors such as the fact that leaders are still skeptical about including modern business and management elements in healthcare. The ideal solution would be the combination of early and mid-to-late career development and the integration of both organizational and leadership development. Although there is insufficient data on the impact of social identity and social identification on behaviors, professional development, and commitment of leaders in the healthcare systems of Hungary and Serbia, both countries could be established a clear connection between recognizing the need for developing an effective social health protection system and effort to improve the leadership in healthcare. However, further research is needed in order to better define the phenomenon.
The Third Sector’s Role in Driving Urban Climate Governance: Evidence from Two Major Small and Medium Sized Cities in Ghana
Authors: Boateng Ama Kissiwah
Published: July 2022

Small, and medium-sized cities house most of the world’s population and are essential to delivering climate action. Drawing evidence from Ghana, this paper closes the research gap by exploring how the third sector drives urban climate governance in small and medium-sized cities. The paper found that the two purposively selected NGOs: CIKOD and GAYO in the Wa Municipality and the Cape Coast Metropolis, respectively, are engaged in diverse initiatives focused on climate adaptation. Some identified adaptation actions included local empowerment through capacity building, climate advocacy, and waste management. Because of the adaptation focus, the paper concludes that collaborations and partnerships among state and nonstate actors will help generate resilience benefits for local communities.
La formación teológica en universidades católicas: importancia, retos y prospectiva
Authors: Herreño Marín Arturo , Meza Rueda José Luis , Padilla Ramírez Adriano , Reyes Fonseca José Orlando , Rojas Cadena Leonardo
Published: July 2022

This review article aims are to make a documentary record through different databases about studies on the importance given to theological formation in Catholic universities by the different members of the institutions. Throughout its history, the Catholic university has been guarantor of the tutelage of human dignity through the substantive functions of teaching, research, and social projection. Thus, it has ensured a Christian presence in the world, providing students with theoretical-conceptual elements that allow them to understand and address the problems of society and culture, as well as to renew them in the light of the gospel. In this constant search for truth, theological training courses aimed at students from different disciplines are involved, making it a challenge for professors and students who, although they have chosen to study at a Catholic university, have not chosen theology to be their base career.
The role of crop growth models in crop improvement: integrating phenomics, envirotyping and genomic prediction
Authors:   International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), India, Kholová Jana , Hajjarpoor Amir ,   UMR DIADE, Université de Montpellier, Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD), France, Garin Vincent ,   International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Mali, Nelson William ,   Gottingen University, Germany, Diacoumba Madina ,   International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Mali, Messina Carlos D. ,   Pioneer Hi-Bred International, USA, Hammer Graeme L. ,   Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation - The University of Queensland, Australia, Xu Yunbi ,   Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China,   International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), Mexico, Urban Milan O. ,   International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Colombia, Jarolímek Jan ,   Czech University of Life Sciences (CZU), Czech Republic
Published: July 2022

The chapter highlights the interplay of high throughput phenotyping with crop growth models (CGMs). The chapter shows how crop models can be used to explore knowledge of phenotype, environment and genotype to better understand and predict their complex interrelationships. It describes how CGMs have been used in envirotyping and in setting targets for phenotyping programs. It also describes current limitations in modelling, how these are being addressed as well as emerging trends.
Meningkatkan Aktivitas dan Hasil Belajar Fisika Siswa Menggunakan Media CD Program Dengan Pendekatan Tutorial Di SMP
Authors: Yuversa Edi , T Bahari , Hendri Menza
Published: July 2022

Upaya untuk memperbaiki kualitas pembelajaran dikelas adalah suatu kewajiban bai guru sebagai salah satu usaha untuk mewujudkan tujuan pendidikan nasional di Indonesia. Telah dilakukan peneltian dengan menggunakan metode Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (Classroom Action Research) pada 32 orang siswa dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui penigkatan aktivitas dan hasil belajar fisika siswa  dengan menggunakan media CD Program melalui pendekatan tutorial.Berdasarkan hasil penelitian disimpulkan bahwa pembelajaran dengan menggunakan media CD Program melalui pendekatan tutorial pada mata pelajaran fisika kelas VIIIc SMP Negeri 7 Muaro Jambi dapat meningkatkan aktivitas dan hasil belajar siswaalam proses pembelajaran jika dilihat dari 3 siklus pembelajaran yang dilakukan. Siklus pertama diperoleh nilai rata-rata 5,08, pada siklus kedua diperoleh nilai rata-rata 6,25 dan pada siklus ketiga diperoleh nilai rata-rata 6,59 dengan peningkatan persentase keberhasilan  masing-masing sebesar 31,3%, 53,13%, dan 78,12%.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Inkuiri Terbimbing Terhadap Kemampuan Komunikasi Ilmiah dan Hasil Belajar Fisika Siswa SMA
Authors: Pramesti Oviane Brian , Supeno Supeno , Astutik Sri
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of guided inquiry learning models on the ability of scientific communication and physics learning outcomes of class X students at SMAN 1 Gambiran, Banyuwangi. This research is a quasi-experimental research conducted by posttest-only design. The research sample is students of Class X Science 1 as an experimental class and students of Class X Science 2 as a control class with each class having 34 students. The experimental class received treatment in the form of physics learning using the guided inquiry learning model while the control class used the learning model commonly used by teachers at the school. Research data obtained through observation and tests. The data analysis technique used is the t test which was previously tested by data normality. The data obtained shows that the average scientific communication ability of students in the experimental class is greater than the control class, namely 74.5 and 68.2, respectively. The average student learning outcomes in the experimental class were also greater than the control class, namely 69.7 and 58.8, respectively. Statistical test results show that there are differences in scientific communication skills and learning outcomes between experimental class students and control class students so that it can be concluded that the guided inquiry learning model influences the scientific communication skills and physics learning outcomes of high school students.
Prosedur dan Syarat Poligami di Indonesia dan Malaysia
Authors: Aishah Siti Nor , Zailia Siti , Armasito Armasito
Published: July 2022

Abstract: This research aims to examine the requirements for polygamy in Indonesia and Malaysia. As it is known that Indonesia and Malaysia can be said to be Islamic countries. The author uses a normative legal research method with a comparative approach. It is said to be normative legal research because this paper examines statutory regulations. A comparative approach is used because this study intends to examine the comparison between the rules of polygamy in Indonesia and Malaysia. The results of the study show that there are similarities between Indonesia and Malaysia regarding polygamy, namely that both must obtain a permit issued by the court. The difference lies in the permission of the first wife. The conditions for polygamy in Indonesia must have permission from the first wife, while in Malaysia there is no need for permission from the first wife, but it is sufficient at the discretion of the judge. Thus, it can be concluded that marriages with more than one wife, both in Indonesia and Malaysia, are considered legal and legally recognized by the state if the marriage obtains permission from the court.
Penetapan Konsep Adil Dalam Berpoligami Menurut Hukum Islam dan Hukum Adat
Authors: Ainah Nur , Isa Legawan , Purnomo Bitoh
Published: July 2022

Abstract: This article aims to understand the concept of fairness in polygamy in terms of customary law in Bangun Sari Village, Tanjung Lago District and in terms of Islamic law. This research was motivated by a controversial issue whose debate gave birth to various opinions, especially on the concept of justice as the main requirement in polygamy. In Islamic law and positive law there is no prohibition against polygamy. However, it must go through rules or procedures and applicable legal rules as well as with reasons that can be used as arguments for polygamy. The approach method in this writing is to use a comparative approach. Data was collected by means of interviews and documentation. Data were analyzed descriptively qualitatively. The results of this study state that the application of the concept of fairness in polygamy according to customary law in Bangun Sari Village, Tanjung Lago District is different from Islamic law, namely that polygamy is allowed by traditional leaders who do not have male offspring. The practice of polygamy in Bangun Sari Village, Tanjung Lago District was concluded not to be in accordance with Islamic law.