bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tinusaur – Simultaneous Teaching of Programming, Mathematics and Physics
Authors: Boyanov Neven
Published: November 2022

The need of business for specialists with a combination of competencies in different fields, especially in the context of the fourth industrial revolution, is the reason for the need to change the methods of teaching science. This also determines the growing popularity of STEM. One of the methods for achieving better results is the teaching of several disciplines, such as programming, mathematics and physics, simultaneously combined with work on highly practical projects.
Develop of Expert System for Early Diagnosis and Prevention of Mastitis
Authors: Stoynov Yuri
Published: November 2022

Expert systems (ES) are one of the prominent research domains of artificial intelligence (AI). They are applications developed to solve complex problems in a particular domain, at the level of extra-ordinary human intelligence and expertise. We present design and development of expert system for data collection, analysis and decision making for early mastitis detection. It focuses on both milk quality and animals health.
Cognitive Aspects of Cyber-Physical Systems for Pedagogical Rehabilitation: Towards a "STEAM" Approach to Inclusive Education
Authors: Dimitrova Maya , Krastev Aleksandar , Yaneva Tsvete , Hasarbassanova Elena-Blagoeva
Published: November 2022

The paper presents the main ideas, motivating two ongoing research projects, justifying the need to move to STEAM education. The proposed novel type of cyber-physical systems - for pedagogical rehabilitation in inclusive education - is outlined. The role of puppet theatre in maximising the learning outcomes in inclusive education is substantiated. It has been also shown that integrating game, puppet theatre and social robotics is beneficiary in the classroom. Social robots have a significant potential for transition of the cognitive analysis of the behaviour of humans and robots from the physical to the social level. This is the core of the proposed in the paper approach for the STEAM education of the future.
Influence of Geometric Indexes of Escape Routes Over Evacuation of People from Buildings and Facilities
Authors: Parvanov Stefan , Arabadjieva Svilena
Published: November 2022

The present work presents the relationship between geometric parameters of escape routes and efficiency of evacuation of people from buildings and facilities. An integrated mathematical approach for providing conditions for successful evacuation is presented. Specific effects of measurements and shapes of escape routes and escape exits on the behavior of the crowd are studied. An assessment of consequences of incorrectly applied architectural and construction measures in the construction of escape routes and escape exits is made. Adequate geometric solutions are proposed to facilitate the rapid and reliable movement of the crowd to a safe area. A concrete example of application of the approach through a calculation procedure is presented.
Pandemic Models of Accessibility and Integration
Authors: Bogdnova Galina , Galabova Liana
Published: November 2022

Studies of accessibility and impairment face recent glocal cultural change by reconsidering human notion of normality towards new approaches to mobility, communication, and socialisation that had become social priorities. Values of public care and subcultural solidarity now integrate more people suffering through pandemic conditions, as previously mostly impaired, and other socially vulnerable individuals had been addressed by various measures and specific attitudes of resocialisation and cultural adaptation. SARS-2 COVID-19 pandemics in 2020-2021 affected at first those members of society that had already needed special care, including youth, elderly, poor, disabled, migrants, etc. But the effects of pandemic health risks, deficits of social organisation, obstacles to civil protection, public and global reflections on the necessity of lockdowns, intensity of digital communication and infodemics on people unprepared, inexperienced, unaware in such conditions, became also statistically considerable. Therefore both social groups: of previously discriminated or needing special care, and of those who experience or reach such conditions of low equity, require accordingly adequate concern. Authorities, experts, and practitioners, responsible in managing disability and accessibility, are to focus on both general situation and its details, so that adaptation models applicable in these fields can be effective in times of pandemics, and specific measures could become more popular for all people. This paper, based on direct and participant observations, and on previous stages of our research on variety of accessibilities of tourist sites, educational media, and communication technologies, analyses particular cases of social dysfunction and problematic integration potential of spaces and infrastructure and models of organisation of new approaches that would improve resocialisation of people and activities damaged and isolated yet before pandemic. Although pandemic research is rapidly increasing in order to face various scholarly gaps, a more objective and sustainable scope of interest to accessibility is still not locally enough popular, as well as emergent integration studies and initiatives. There is no sufficient fundamentally and practically oriented support to the field, that would result in particular evaluation or regulation methodology, that could be applied and improve current situation. Nevertheless, actualisation of comparative field studies by pandemic situation is highly likely to result in paradigm shifts.
Robotz India - Increasing Innovation in Schools
Authors: Gopal T. V.
Published: November 2022

The mission is to nurture a creative child through new technologies such as computing, sensors and artificial intelligence. School Children explored the wonderful science and computing through handson robots building and programming. We strive to develop the scientists and engineers of tomorrow with foundations of STEM learnt in a practice school methodology.
Creating а Digital Atlas for Heritage Cities and Towns Along the Danube
Authors: Djukić Aleksandra , Joković Jugoslav , Antonić Branislav , Zdravković Jana , Ilić Nikola
Published: November 2022

The traditional meaning of an atlas has changed recently, with the prompt rise of digitalisation. This process has also opened new perspectives to collect and present atlas data; the interconnection of the huge quantities of the different data sets, including the new types of data and introducing atlases with new topics as an innovation. The essential meaning of an atlas has been, however, preserved even in its digitalised version – to present spatially related phenomena and items thorough their mapping. The aim of this paper is to discuss about the structure of a digital urban atlas on the example of the creation a new one – the digital atlas of heritage cities and towns along the Danube, one of the main deliverables of DANUrB+ INTERREG Project. This atlas, planned in both hardcopy and digital versions, is still in progress; hence, the main contribution of the paper is to show the expected structure of the digital DANUrB+ Atlas by comparing the project inputs with several already existing digital urban atlases as role-models.
Exploring the Processes of Interaction Between Creators of Serious Educational Games and Learners Using Them
Authors: Georgieva-Tsaneva Galya , Shatko Elena
Published: November 2022

The report presents the processes of interaction between the creators of serious educational games and the users (pupils, students) who use them in the process of their learning (real and online). Organizing the process of designing (creating a concept for the game) and developing (producing the product) the serious educational games is a laborious and responsible process. The choice of game design and game model also proves to be essential for consumers. The context in which the serious game is played and used is important for the results obtained. The report discusses and distinguishes the different phases of design, development, implementation and evaluation of the created serious game. Attention is paid to the methods and approaches in creating serious educational games.
Utilizing AVX Instruction Set for Optimizing Algorithms for Weight Characteristics of Binary Linear Code
Authors: Pashinska Maria , Bouyukliev Iliya
Published: November 2022

We present methods of using Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX, AVX2, AVX512) for calculation of weight characteristics of binary linear codes. Some experimental results for different lengths and dimensions are presented.
Creating Models of Serious Educational Games for the Purpose of Medical Training
Authors: Georgieva-Tsaneva Galya
Published: November 2022

The report presents the serious educational games in the field of medicine and their advantages in the medical education of the scientific community, medical professionals, teachers, researchers, trainers, decision makers, training companies, students, gamers and others. Research and analysis of innovative, technological methods and tools for creating semantically based knowledge for the purposes of training in medicine has been conducted. Research and analysis of innovative methods and tools for modeling and creating computer-based medical educational resources have been made. Attention is paid to the methods for creating computer-based resources in the field of medical education. The report presents videos and a serious educational game that are used in medical universities in medical education.
Epithelial mapping and topical antiglaucoma treatment: Early detector of ocular surface suffering?
Authors:   University Mohamed V of Rabat, Hachimi Rim El ,   Departement A of ophtalmology,   IBN SINA university hospital,   Rabat,   Morocco., Hadiri Rida El ,   University Mohamed V of Rabat; Departement A of ophtalmology; IBN SINA university hospital; Rabat; Morocco., Arari Nihal El ,   University Mohamed V of Rabat; Departement A of ophtalmology; IBN SINA university hospital; Rabat; Morocco., Boutimzine Noureddine ,   University Mohamed V of Rabat; Departement A of ophtalmology; IBN SINA university hospital; Rabat; Morocco., Abdellah Amazouzi ,   University Mohamed V of Rabat; Departement A of ophtalmology; IBN SINA university hospital; Rabat; Morocco., Cherkaoui Lalla Ouafa ,   University Mohamed V of Rabat; Departement A of ophtalmology; IBN SINA university hospital; Rabat; Morocco.
Published: November 2022

At first, it might seem superfluous, what association can exist between lowering intraocular pressure and epithelial thickness? and if a relationship really exists, what is its importance and its therapeutic implication? The answer to this question is a yes. a relationship really does exist. The answer to the second question requires further reflection.
Bone wax extrusion in an above knee amputation stump: A Case Report
Authors:   First year, Orthopedic resident, Oman medical specialty board, Oman., I Hala , E Stephen ,   Senior consultant, Vascular surgery, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman., M Mohammed ,   Consultant, Orthopedics, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman.
Published: November 2022

Bone wax is a well-known topical hemostatic agent composed of beeswax and vaseline. Some of its known complications include inflammation, granuloma formation, infection, and impaired osteogenesis. We present a rare complication, hitherto not described in English literature, in an above knee amputation stump.
Asymptomatic Dandy-Walker Variant in adulthood: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors:   Pain and Headache Centers of Texas & Houston Neurology Clinical & Diagnostic Consultants, Houston, TX, USA., Covarrubias Claudia ,   Experimental Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada., Padilla Alba Mayra ,   Pain and Headache Centers of Texas & Houston Neurology Clinical & Diagnostic Consultants, Houston, TX, USA.,   School of Medicine, Universidad Anáhuac Querétaro, Santiago de Querétaro, México., Ummat Monika ,   Pain and Headache Centers of Texas & Houston Neurology Clinical & Diagnostic Consultants, Houston, TX, USA., DO Brian Fiani ,   Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York.
Published: November 2022

Brain and body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is increasingly utilized for both clinical and commercial screenings, making it inevitable to detect incidental findings that are oftentimes unrelated to the purpose of the imaging. These cases pose a clinical challenge due to a lack of established protocols for their follow-up and management.
Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Penerima Beasiswa Menggunakan Metode Promethee II
Authors: Alwendi
Published: November 2022

Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat (P2M) merupakan salah satu bentuk aktivitas dosen dalam memberikan kontribusi secara langsung kepada masyarakat. Untuk mendukung dosen dalam pelaksanaan adalah adanya Program Hibah Pengabdian Internal. Program Pengabdian Hibah Internal dimaksudkan sebagai kegiatan pengabdian dalam rangka membina dan mengarahkan para dosen untuk meningkatkan kemampuannya dalam pengabdian di perguruan tinggi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menerapkan Preference Ranking Organization Method for Enrichment Evaluation (PROMETHEE II) dalam kasus Dosen Penerima Hibah Pengabdian Internal. Penilaian proposal Hibah P2M masih bersifat manual tanpa adanya sistem yang membantu para reviewer. Untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut diperlukan Sistem Pendukung Keputusan (SPK) yang diharapkan menyelesaikan permasalahan dalam pemberian Hibah P2M internal. Perbandingan analisa yang dilakukan hanya menjaga kualitas dari pengabdian pada masyarakat di lingkungan Universitas Graha Nusantara Padangsidimpuan. Penerapan metode Promethee II diharapkan dapat membantu reviewer dalam menentukan calon dosen penerima Hibah P2M Internal.
Analisis Kinerja Keuangan pada Koperasi Kredit Pansos Setia Kawan di Desa Purwodadi Kecamatan Muara Padang Kabupaten Banyuasin
Authors: Khoiri Ahmad , Kurniawan Chandra , Zahruddin Hodsay
Published: November 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kinerja keuangan pada Koperasi Kredit Pansos Setia Kawan di Desa Purwodadi Kecamatan Muara Padang Kabupaten Banyuasin. Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Teknik analisis data menggunakan Peraturan Deputi Bidang Pengawasan KUKM RI Nomor. 06/Per/Dep.IV/2016. Maka, hasil penelitian kinerja keuangan Koperasi Kredit selama Tahun 2019-2021 ditinjau dari aspek permodalan selama Tahun 2019 sampai 2021 memperoleh skor rata-rata 15,00 dengan predikat (sehat). Aspek kualitas aktiva produktif skor rata-rata 16,83 predikat (cukup sehat). Aspek manajemen skor rata-rata 15,00 predikat (sehat). Aspek efesiensi dengan skor rata-rata 7,00 dengan predikat (cukup sehat). Aspek likuiditas dengan skor rata-rata 5,00 dengan predikat (dalam pengawasan khusus). Aspek kemandirian dan pertumbuhan memperoleh skor rata-rata 6,50 dengan predikat (dalam pengawasan). Adapun aspek jatidiri mendapat skor rata-rata 10,00 dalam predikat (sehat). Sehingga dapat dikatakan kinerja keuangan Koperasi Kredit Pansos Setia Kawan selama Tahun 2019-2021 mengalami penurunan kinerja dengan rata-rata 75,33 predikat cukup sehat
Strategi Pemanfaatan Media Sosial dan Kualitas Pelayanan pada Taman Baca Spirit Book dan Coffee di Kota Medan
Authors: Eri  , Zainarti  , Harahap Muhammad Ikhsan
Published: November 2022

Strategi Pemanfaatan Media Sosial dan Kualitas Pelayanan pada Taman Baca Spirit Books dan Coffee di Kota Medan. Dibawah bimbingan Pembimbing I oleh Ibu Dra. Zainarti, M. M dan Bapak Muhammad Ikhsan Harahap M. E. I. Tujuan Penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui sejauh mana Pemanfaatan Media Sosial dan Kualitas Pelayanan pada Taman Baca Spirit Books dan Coffee di Kota Medan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Jenis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data primer dan sekunder. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara, studi kepustakaan, dan dokumentasi. Informan dalam penelitian ini adalah Bapak Simon Simanjuntak selaku pemilik Taman Baca Spirit Books dan Coffee, Kak Yuni Zai selaku pengelola media sosial Taman Baca Spirit Books dan Coffee dan konsumen Taman Baca Spirit Books dan Coffee. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini adalah reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa Strategi Pemanfaatan Media Sosial dan Kualitas Pelayanan pada Taman Baca Spirit Books Dan Coffee Di Kota Medan akan memberikan pengaruh positif pada Taman Baca Spirit Books dan Coffee di Kota Medan kalau dimanfaatkan dengan sebaik-baiknya dan akan meningkatkan jumlah pengunjung yang akan datang ke Taman Baca Spirit Books Dan Coffee Di Kota Medan.
Volume Penjualan: Analisis Pendekatan Regresi Data Panel
Authors: Firmansyah Deri , Susetyo Dwinanto P. , Suryana Asep , Saepuloh Dadang
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini menganalisis biaya operasional dan biaya promosi, hubungannya untuk memprediksikan volume penjualan. Model regresi menggunakan data panel dengan program EViews v10. Analisis regresi dengan pendekatan REM sebagai model terpilih, diperoleh melalui serangkaian  pengujian yaitu Chow test, uji Hausman test, dan LM test. Temuan menunjukkan biaya operasional memiliki korelasi dengan biaya promosi dalam memperkirakan volume penjualan. Variasi hubungan biaya operasional dan biaya promosi memiliki kontribusi pengaruh bersama terhadap volume penjualan. Secara individual menunjukkan bahwa biaya operasional terbukti berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap volume penjualan, demikian juga biaya promosi. Biaya operasional dan biaya promosi secara serempak berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap volume penjualan. Di era ekonomi digital dalam konteks serupa selain biaya operasional, adanya pendalaman dimensi biaya promosi yang menjadi biaya promosi offline dan online dapat ditambahkan untuk menganalisis tingkat efektifitas keduanya dalam memprediksikan volume penjualan sebagai modifikasi, memungkinkan sebagai peramalan dan masukan yang lebih baik untuk pertumbuhan penjualan, dapat menjadi pertimbangan penelitian selanjutnya.
Prinsip Dasar dan Konsep Dasar Akuntansi
Authors: Wardani Febby Kusuma , Wardana Billy Eka
Published: November 2022

Akutansi merupakan bagian dari dunia usaha yang mempunyai kedudukan sangat strategis dalam mewujudkan pembangunan. Sistem pelaporan pada usaha menjadi sorotan atas kesesuaiannya sistem akuntansi yang berlaku. Penerapan akuntansi pada usaha tetap harus mengacu pada konsep dasar akuntansi. Namun faktanya dilapangan ditemukan banyaknya usaha yang belum menerapkan konsep akuntansi secara mendasar. Metode Penelitian ini berupa data kualitatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan library research (studi kepustakaan). Hasil penelitan ini memberikan gambaran terkait penerapan akuntansi pada usaha kecil dalam membuat laporan keuangan yang baik.
Implementasi Manajemen Pembiayaan Akad Rahn Tasjily Ditinjau dari Segi Fiqih Muamalah di BMT UGT Nusantara
Authors: Biati Lilit , Hikmah Siti Nur Afifatul , Maknun Luqiyati
Published: November 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengtahui Implementasi Manajemen Pembiayaan Akad Rahn Tasjily Ditinjau Dari Segi Fiqih Muamalah Di BMT UGT Nusantara. Penelitian berfokus pada pelaksanaan Manajemen Pembiayaan Akad Rahn Tasjily Di BMT UGT Nusantara dan kesesuaian Manajemen Pembiayaan Akad Rahn Tasjily di BMT UGT Nusantara ditinjau dari segi Fiqih Muamalah. Peneliti menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis studi kasus. pendekatan kualitatif untuk mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis fenomena, peristiwa, aktifitas sosial, sikap kepercayaan, pemikiran orang secara individu maupun kelompok. Adapun untuk pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi langsung, wawancara, dokumentasi, rekam arsip, dan perangkat fisik. Selain itu, peneliti menggunakan anlisis data dengan bagan alur Miles Huberman dimulai dengan pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data, dan simpulan data. Penyelesaian permasalahan atau perselisihan antara anggota dengan pihak BMT diselesaikan melalui musyawarah untuk mencapai mufakat dilandasi oleh i’tikad yang baik, selanjutnya jika tidak dapat diselesaikan melalui musyawarah maka menyelesaikannya lewat pengadilan negeri setempat.
Effect of progesterone coated nano fibre dermal patch (ProSync-NF) on cattle diagnosed with Anestrus and silent or unobserved estrus
Authors: LAKSHMIKANTAN U , VADIVOO V S , GEETHA T , MATHIVANAN R
Published: November 2022

Transdermal Progesterone therapy for the treatment of True and False anestrus was evaluated by using the product ProSync-nano fibre (NF) dermal patch. Eighteen (N = 18) randomly selected animals from different dairy farms during the farm visit by this centre were used for the study. The animals which were reported to be not exhibiting estrus signs even after prolonged postpartum period were designated into three groups. Group I (n = 7) had no palpable ovarian structures treated with ProSync-NF alone, Group II (n = 9) had corpus luteum, treated with ProSync-NF + PGF2 and Group III (n = 2) animals were diagnosed as having cyst were also treated with ProSync-NF + PGF2. Group III animals which were diagnosed with cystic condition did not respond to ProSync-NF therapy. Out of eighteen animals totally used in this study fifteen (83.3%) animals evinced estrus after the treatment with ProSync-NF. Out of fifteen, nine (60%) and six (40%) animals showed estrus around 3 days (72 h) and 5 days (120 h) after dermal patch removal. Overall, out of the 18 animals treated with ‘ProSync–NF’ dermal patch, ten cows (55.5%) conceived which indicates fertile estrus induction at the first service. Moreover, the clinical problem like vaginitis would not occur when using dermal route Progesterone therapy. Hence it could be concluded that ‘ProSync-NF’ dermal patch could be effectively used to induce estrus in anestrus cows.
Progesterone administration in aborting bovines: An etiology of fetal maceration
Authors: KUMAR PRAVESH , SHARMA VIVEK , SHARMA AKSHAY , SINGH MADHUMEET , ANANYA ANANYA
Published: November 2022

The aim of the present study was to assess the effect of progesterone administration in aborting animals as the veterinarians/para-veterinarians very often use progesterone to prevent ensued abortion in cows and buffaloes. It is suggested that the use of progesterone should be avoided in aborting animals once its process has set in.
Characterization of third exonic region of POU1F1 gene in the Osmanabadi breed of goat
Authors: PAWAR VIKRANT , SAWANE MAHADEO , ZUNJARRAO KALPESH , DOIPHODE AAKASH
Published: November 2022

The POU1F1 gene has been identified as one of the major gene for productivity, and its polymorphism is known to be associated with important production traits of various livestock. The present study was designed to investigate POU1F1 (exon-3) gene polymorphism and its association with body weight in Osmanabadi goat (n=217). The PCRSSCP and DNA sequencing revealed single ‘C’ > ‘T’ transition at nucleotide position 42 in the third exonic region (225 bp) POU1F1 gene of Osmanabadi goat. Genotyping revealed ‘TT’ and ‘CC’ genotypes with predominance of ‘C’ allele in the Osmanabadi goat population. Though no association between the said SNP and body weight was observed, these findings can be extended to find the genetic variability of POU1F1 gene associated with growth traits of various Indian goat breeds.
Micronutrient specific SSR marker based diversity analysis for developing short duration wheat (Triticum aestivum)
Authors: PHOUGAT DIVYA , SETHI S K
Published: November 2022

Malnutrition leads to high mortality especially in developing countries. Present study comprised 11 high yielding wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes sown during rabi 2014-15 and 2015-16 and crosses attempted during 2014-15 and sown at Research Field of CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana. Forty nine microsatellite markers linked with identified QTLs for micronutrient were used for the genetic diversity assessment among bread wheat parents their F1s. Out of 49, 38 SSRs were found polymorphic which amplified a total of 76 alleles with an average of 2.00 alleles per locus. The range of amplified PCR products ranged from 100 to 480 bp. Estimates of similarity coefficient among parents and F1s suggest enough divergence and averaged to 0.71. Enough genetic variability was observed for all the 14 agronomic traits in all genotypes. Selection of genotypes from different clusters helps in making proper choice of breeding programme. In the present study, the information generated about genetic diversity will be useful for selection of parents for breeding including gene mapping and ultimately for marker assisted selection (MAS) for micronutrient content improvement worldwide.
Performance evaluation of plants raised through different propagation methods in pomegranate (Punica granatum)
Authors: SINGH N V , PARASHURAM SHILPA , ROOPASOWJANYA P , BABU K D , MUNDEWADIKAR D M , SANGNURE VIPUL , SHARMA JYOTSANA , PAL R K
Published: November 2022

Disease free and elite planting material propagated through in vitro propagation may prevent the spread of diseases particularly bacterial blight through infected planting material. However, there are certain misapprehensions about fruit quality of harvest from micro-propagated plants as compared to air layered or hardwood cutting raised plants. Keeping these facts under consideration, an elaborate study on comparative qualitative and quantitative evaluation of harvest from different types of planting material had been carried out during 2015-17 at ICAR-NRC on Pomegranate, Solapur. The terminal bearing non-significantly ranged from 25 to 28.30% across the different types of planting material. Fruit weight and aril to fruit ratio were found at par in harvest from the three types of planting material. Rind thickness and PLW, which generally play critical role in governing fruit shelf life, were also found at par in fruits from all the three types of planting materials. The rind to fruit ratio of fruits from hardwood cutting raised plants (0.41) was found significantly higher than air layered plants. The maximum ‘L*’ and ‘b*’ values of fresh fruits were recorded for fruits from air layered plants (60.76 and 31.65, respectively) and ‘a*’ value for fruits from TC raised plants (39.70). The results proved parity among fruit quality of harvests from different types of planting material in pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cv. Bhagwa.
Genetic variability, heritability and correlation studies in soybean (Glycine max)
Authors: S Nayana R , Fakrudin B
Published: November 2022

Genetic variability parameters and correlation among 11 quantitative traits were studied in 219 soybean working collection during kharif 2014-15 at Bengaluru. Analysis of variance revealed significant differences among the 219 accessions for all the quantitative characters studied except for the seed size. Among the traits, number of clusters per pod exhibited highest estimate of phenotypic coefficient of variance (PCV) (37.04) and genotypic coefficient of variance (GCV) (36.94) followed by 100-seed weight (g) (PCV=31.96, GCV=31.46) and number of branches per plant (PCV=29.56, GCV=29.18). Heritability was highest (>70%) for all the characters studied. High heritability coupled with high genetic advance as per cent mean was recorded for plant height (cm), number of branches per plant, number of clusters per plant, number of pods per cluster, number of seeds per pod, pod length (cm), seed size (cm) and 100-seed weight (g). Hundred seed weight (g) exhibited highly significant and positive correlation with seed size (cm) (0.68) and pod length (cm) (0.17). A very wide range of variability was observed for 11 qualitative traits in the working collection and this can be potentially used for the improvement of soybean for yield and related traits.
Correlation studies for drought tolerance in Indian mustard (Brassica juncea) under different water regimes
Authors: MONIKA MONIKA , YADAV RAM C , YADAV NEELAM R , KUMAR NAVEEN , AVTAR RAM , SINGH DHIRAJ
Published: November 2022

Indian mustard (Brassica juncea (L.) Czern & Coss) is the major oilseed crop of India ranking first both in acreage and production of rapeseed and mustard in Asia. Among abiotic stresses, drought condition may cause the most fatal economic losses in agriculture due to their wide range occurrence. Present investigation was undertaken with the objective to study RB 50 Ã— Kranti F2:3 population under irrigated and drought environments for phenotypic and genetic variability, broad-sense heritability, and interrelationships among agronomic and seed quality traits to select Indian mustard genotypes for drought tolerance in research area of oilseed section. The study was carried out at CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar during rabi 2014-15. Higher mean values for agronomic traits were observed under irrigated than drought environment. Phenotypic correlation coefficient analysis of F2:3 populations under irrigated conditions was calculated to assess the association between various traits. Fifty three promising plants with higher seed yield as well as better physiological traits having greater drought tolerance were selected, which may be useful material for further studies and cultivar development for drought tolerance.
Genetic diversity in oil palm (Elaeis guineensis and Elaeis oleifera) germplasm as revealed by microsatellite (SSR) markers
Authors: SUNILKUMAR K , MURUGESAN P , MATHUR R K , RAJESH M K
Published: November 2022

Genetic variability and relationship of 29 germplasm accessions of two species, viz. Elaeis guineensis Jacq (25 accessions) and Elaeis oleifera (4 accessions) along with two Palode teneras were evaluated at ICAR-Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research, Regional Station, Palode, India during 2014-2016 with an objective to assess the germplasm diversity.Nine oil palms specific SSR primer pairs were used to assess the genetic diversity. All the nine primer pairs produced reproducible unambiguous markers. The total number of alleles per primer pair varied from six (sMo00129, sMo00128, mEgCIR3890, sMo00130, mEgCIR0268, mEgCIR0905, sMo00020, sMo00154,) to seventeen (mEgCIR3399). It produced a total of 107 alleles from the selected two oil palm species and all the makers were polymorphic. Cluster analysis, based on UPGMA was performed in order to realize the extent of similarity/ dissimilarity among the germplasm accessions. The dendrogram showed two major clusters at 0.09 similarity coefficient one with E. oleifera and other with E. guineensis. Among E. oleifera, Chithara (Oleifera palms identified in the commercial plantation owned by OPIL, Kerala) accessions were grouped separately indicating confirmation of distinctness. Among E. guineensis accessions, G1(Nigerian dwarf tenera) and G55 (Tanzanian dura) showed maximum diversity. Evaluation data obtained in this study on the ‘extent of genetic distance’ among accessions can be explored carefully for planning hybridization programme so as to accelerate palm oil yield by maximizing the hybrid vigour. The significant genetic diversity observed among the germplasm accessions indicated the scope of introgression into the current breeding programme.
Response of polymers and biofertilizers on soybean (Glycine max) yield under rainfed condition
Authors: KUMAR ANKESH , MEENA RAM SWAROOP , E NIRMAL D , GURJAR D S , SINGH AJEET , YADAV GULAB SINGH , PRADHAN GOURISANKAR
Published: November 2022

A field experiment was conducted to find out the response of polymers and biofertilizers on yield and quality of soybean (Glycine max L. Merrill) under rainfed condition at the Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India during 2015-16. The experiment was laid-out in split-plot design consisting three levels of polymer (Control, 5 kg/ha Nano clay-polymer composite (NCPC) and 5 kg/ha Hydrogel) in the mainplots and four levels of biofertilizer inoculation (Control, Rhizobium japonicum, Phosphate Solubilising Bacteria (PSB) and Mycorrhiza) were taken in sub-plots with three replications. Results indicated that the application of polymer @ 5 kg NCPC/ha improved growth parameters, yield attributes, yields, nutrient content, uptake, quality of seed in terms of protein and oil content. However, the application of 5 kg/ha Hydrogel was statically at par on all the parameters. Moreover, amongst the biofertilizers response was found significant on the growth parameters, yield attributes, yield quality parameters, nutrient content and their uptake. Their conjoint application is beneficial to farmers for sustaining the crop productivity in the rainfed condition of eastern Uttar Pradesh, India.
Performance of wheat (Triticum aestivum) varieties under different thermal regimes and N-levels
Authors: GUPTA VIKAS , GUPTA MEENAKSHI , BHARAT RAJEEV , SINGH MAHENDER , SHARMA B C
Published: November 2022

Present study was carried out during rabi 2015-16 and 2016-17 at SKUAST-Jammu to evaluate the performance of different varieties of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under thermal regimes and N-levels in terms of agrometerological indices like accumulated growing degree days (AGDD), heliothermal units (AHTU), photothermal units (APTU), heat use efficiencies (HUE) of grain and biological yields. The treatments comprised of three wheat varieties (HD 2967, RSP 561 and WH 1105) planted in three sowing environments 25th October (early), 14th November and 4th December with three levels of nitrogen (100, 125 and 150 kg/ha) in split split plot design. Among the varieties, WH 1105 recorded significantly higher AGDD, AHTU, APTU and HUE than HD 2967 and RSP 561. Early sowing (25th October) of wheat also recorded higher AGDD, HTU, PTU and HUE values and grain and biological yield HUE than normal (14th November) and late sowing (4th December) environments. Delayed planting resulted in the reduction of accumulation of thermal indices along with HUE. Fifty kg higher nitrogen (150 kg/ha) than recommended dose (100 kg/ha) exhibited higher agrometerological indices values along with higher HUEs. The relationship between grain and biological yield with AGDD and HUE was highly significant during both the years under experimentation.
Acid lime (Citrus aurantifolia) production as influenced by different fertigation levels with irrigation schedules
Authors: PAWAR P S , SHIRGURE P S , JAGTAP D D , PATIL PRAKASH
Published: November 2022

The sustainable production of acid lime is possible with combined use of irrigation water with fertilizer through micro-irrigation. The integrated use of drip irrigation with fertigation on yield, quality and economy of 14 year-old acid lime (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle) cv. Sai-Sharbati was studied during 2011–16 at Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, AICRP on Fruits, Rahuri (M.S.). The study was undertaken on the black soil with the base recommended dose of fertilizers (RDF) as 600:200:600 (N:P2O5:K2O). The experiment was in Factorial Randomised Block Design with nine treatments, comprising three irrigation schedules, viz.70% evaporation replenishment (ER) (I1), 80% ER (I2), and 90% of ER (I3), and three fertigation levels, viz. fertigation with 60 % RDF (recommended dose of fertilizers) (F1), 70% RDF (F2) and 80% RDF (F3) based NPK doses replicated six times. The highest canopy and fruit yield of acid lime was observed with the irrigation schedule at 90% ER with 80% RDF fertigation followed by 70% RDF fertigation. The highest yield efficiency (5.05 kg/m3) was also with irrigation schedule at 80% and 60% RDF fertigation. However the highest partial factor productivity of nutrients (66.12 kg fruit/kg NPK) and higher B/C ratio (1.95) was obtained with irrigation at 90% ER and with 60% RDF fertigation and by 90% ER with 80% RDF respectively. The quality production of acid lime fruits was obtained with irrigation schedule at 90% ER with 80% RDF fertigation.
Effect of abiotic hot water seed treatment on capsicum (Capsicum annuum) growth and yield
Authors: SINGH SURYAPAL , MALIK ANIL KUMAR , BHARAT NARENDER K , SINGH HARSHITA , KUMAR SUNIL
Published: November 2022

The present study was carried out to extrapolate the effect of the hot water seed treatment comprised of different ranges of temperature (47-49, 50-52 and 53-55°C) and different duration of time (30, 45 and 60 min.) on growth parameters and yield attributes in bell pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) cv. Solan Bharpur during 2015-16. The aim of the study was to attain better plant establishment and to get good yield in bell pepper. Under protected condition, the hot water treatment of bell pepper seed at 50-52°C for 30 min. showed maximum values, viz. plant height, average fruit length, number of fruits per plant, fruit yield per plant and fruit yield/ha. Also, this treatment resulted in minimum days to first marketable picking and maximum harvest duration. Hot water seed treatment at 50-52°C for 30 min. proved effective in increasing growth and yield in bell pepper cv. Solan Bharpur.
Detection of dry rubber content in rubber cup lumps using electrical impedance spectroscopy
Authors: PHUANGSOMBUT KAEWKARN , PHUANGSOMBUT ARTHIT , TERDWONGWORAKUL ANUPUN
Published: November 2022

The objective of this research was to apply electrical impedance spectroscopy for the detection of the dry rubber content in Para rubber cup lump samples prepared from rubber latex. The samples were collected during 2017 from eastern region of Thailand. Half-cut samples were measured for electrical parameters. The dry rubber content (DRC) of each cup lump was calculated as the weight of the cup lump multiplied by the initial DRC of the latex. A prediction model was developed using a partial least squares regression technique. Results showed that the capacitance of the cup lumps tend to decrease with increase in the frequency and high rubber content in cup lumps was associated with higher capacitance.The prediction of the model was moderately accurate.
Impact of mineral nutrients on powdery mildew and quality attributes in umran ber (Ziziphus mauritiana)
Authors: BONS HARSIMRAT K , SINGH KULWINDER
Published: November 2022

An experiment was conducted at the Fruit Research Farm of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab during 2019–20 to study the impact of mineral nutrients on fruit drop, powdery mildew and quality attributes of ber (Ziziphus mauritiana Lam.) cv. Umran. A 15 year’s old ber plants were sprayed with nutrients like calcium nitrate @0.25 and 0.50%; potassium sulphate @0.25 and 0.50%; boric acid @0.40 and 0.60% and liquid sulphur @0.25 and 0.50% along with control (water spray) during mid-November, mid-December and mid-January (2019–20). Fruit drop and powdery mildew incidence was recorded periodically from November-March. Ber fruits were analysed for physical and bio-chemical parameters after harvesting. Among all the foliar applications, potassium sulphate @0.50% resulted in minimum fruit drop (65.52%). Maximum fruit length (4.86 cm), fruit diameter (3.06 cm), pulp content (93.96%) and fruit colour values (59.50, -4.0 and 33.46) was also recorded in potassium sulphate applied @0.50%. Maximum TSS (15.63 0B), TSS/acid ratio (120.23), ascorbic acid content (110.25 mg/100 g), total sugars (12.70%), reducing sugars (5.75%), non-reducing sugars (6.60%) and minimum titrable acidity (0.130%) was recorded with boric acid @0.60% which was statistically at par with potassium sulphate @0.50%. However, minimum incidence of powdery mildew was observed in liquid sulphur (0.50%) followed by potassium sulphate (0.50%). From the present studies, it is concluded that 3 foliar applications of potassium sulphate @0.50% resulted in improved quality attributes, reduction in fruit drop as well as reduced incidence of powdery mildew in ber cv. Umran.
Potential of onion (Allium cepa) as traditional therapeutic and functional food: An update
Authors: SINGH HIRA , KHAR ANIL
Published: November 2022

The efforts to comprehend the ideal healthy state have invariably intrigued the minds of people which led to evolution of several treating and healing systems being established across the globe. Several folk and traditional medicines evolved among various cultures and communities that were generally disseminated verbally for example use of onion (Allium cepa L.) bulbs. Since antiquity, this bulbous crop is being used as a traditional nutraceutical and medicinal plant, that’s why, this is known as protective food. Onion is one of the most common vegetables utilized for culinary purpose in every kitchen. It is used to cure cold, flu, indigestion, pain relief, as an antidiabetics, anti-asthmatic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. The ancient literature displayed the onion as an utmost important part of human diet due to its multidimensional uses for thousands of years. However, the masses are not aware about its importance as a traditional remedy. Now, the utmost focus has been directed towards the evaluation of the medicinal values of this interesting and fascinating vegetable crop. It can also be recommended that utilization of plant-based nutraceuticals is better than devouring synthetic drugs against known and specific diseases. Furthermore, various vegetables and fruits are being used as a part of many recommended dietetic plans to prevent and lessen the common metabolic and lifestyle related diseases. The 21st century is going to work on the principle of “Food as Medicine” and onion will surely play a bigger role in it. This thoroughly collected information about onion as traditional medicine is the first of its kind in disseminating information about the much consumed and less researched vegetable crop of India.
Integrated application of amendments and chemicals for the management of root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) in cucumber (Cucumis sativus)
Authors: BUTTAR HARWINDER SINGH , DHILLON NARPINDERJEET KAUR , KAUR SUKHJEET , ANUPAM  , KAUR KOMALPREET , DAGAR HARENDER
Published: November 2022

Root-knot nematode is one of the significant plant-parasitic nematodes in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.). Considering its destructive potential, studies were carried out on effect of organic amendments and their integration with chemicals upon root-knot nematode in cucumber in pots (2016–17) and in infested field (2017–18), at research farm of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab. Among the organic amendments, mustard cake treatment (5 t/ha) was found to be most effective with 65.16% nematode infestation reduction in pot experiment and 53.57% nematode infestation reduction in field experiment over control. Integrated treatments were found to be more effective than individual applications. Individually, the maximum reduction in soil nematode population was observed in applying mustard cake (5 t/ha) followed by neem cake (5t/ha). The efficacy of mustard cake was observed to increase in integrated treatments. In integrated treatments, application of mustard cake (2.5 t/ha) + Basamid (20 g/m) was observed to be most effective in reducing nematode infestations in soil and roots of cucumber. Among all the chemicals and amendments evaluated against root-knot nematode, Basamid among chemicals and mustard cake as an amendment in integration were found most effective against root-knot nematode and can be explored further.
Alternate system to rice (Oryza sativa) under Cauvery Command area of Karnataka
Authors: FATHIMA P S , SOWMYALATHA B S , PUSHPA K , SHUBHASHREE K S
Published: November 2022

A field experiment was conducted at the research farm of College of Agriculture, V.C. Farm, Mandya, Karnataka from 2017–18 to 2019–20 to study the efficient cropping system alternate to Rice (Oryza sativa L.) under Cauvery Command area of Karnataka for higher productivity and profitability. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) consisting of 12 crop sequences with 3 replications. Initial and final soil samples were collected and analyzed for soil pH (7.4), EC (0.15 dS/m), organic carbon (0.56%), N (130 kg/ha), P2O5 (17.2 kg/ha) and K2O (306.6 kg/ha). The EC and Organic carbon recorded after harvest Bhendi [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench]-Ragi [Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.] and marigold (Tagetes spp.)-Blackgram [Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper] sequence was on par with Rice (Oryza sativa L.)-Rice system. However the highest organic carbon (%) was recorded in Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.]-Ragi + Cowpea. The highest available soil nitrogen (363.78 kg/ ha) and available soil P2O5 (63.66 kg/ha) was recorded in Blackgram-Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) followed by Cowpea-Ragi + Cowpea and Marigold-Blackgram. Significantly higher available K2O (173.88 kg/ha) was recorded in Maize (Zea mays L.)-Greengram [Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek] system. Among all the cropping sequences, Bhendi grown in rainy (kharif) season and Ragi in summer recorded appreciable Rice equivalent yield with higher B:C ratio. The highest water productivity (20.05 kg/ha-mm) was recorded in Marigold followed by Bhendi (16.75 kg/ha-mm), Ragi (11.44 kg/ha-mm) and Maize (8.11 kg/ha-mm). However, the sequence Cowpea in kharif followed by Ragi + Cowpea in summer also resulted better under rice production system.
Approaches for management of Meloidogyne incognita in pulses
Authors: ZONUNPUI MARIA , DAS DEBANAND , BASUMATARY BINITA
Published: November 2022

Meloidogyne incognita can be effectively managed through biological control agents. The present study on the bio-intensive management of M. incognita on blackgram with bio-agents, viz. Bacillus marisflavi, Bacillus altitudinis, Bacillus subtilis, Trichoderma viride, Verticillium lecanii and Pseudomonas fluorescens as soil application was carried out under net house conditions at the Department of Nematology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam under controlled conditions during the winter (rabi) season of 2020–21. Treatment with soil application of Pseudomonas fluorescens @1 × 108 cfu/ml enriched in vermicompost @20 g/m2 was found to be the most effective in enhancing plant growth parameters, number of nodules per root system and reducing the number of galls per root system, egg masses per root system and final root-knot nematode population in the soil. Given the importance of pulses in maintaining national food and nutritional security, as well as the importance of root-knot nematode as a limiting factor in pulse production, biological agents for nematode control are a viable alternative to pesticides. Biocontrol agents studied help in attaining favourable plant growth and health, therefore considered a more promising management practice against root-knot nematode.
Introgression of disease resistance in urdbean (Vigna mungo) by involving its related species
Authors: SHARMA SHAILJA , MITTAL R K , CHAUDHARY H K , SOOD V K
Published: November 2022

Cercospora leaf spots is one of the major foliar diseases of urdbean (Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper) causing a considerable yield loss. Screening of germplasm and induction of mutation has not yielded any source of resistance. Hence, an experiment was conducted at research farm of CSKHPKV Palampur, Himachal Pradesh during 2017–21 for introgression of disease resistance in urdbean. A total of 45 interspecific cross combinations were attempted between urdbean × moongbean [Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek], urdbean × ricebean [Vigna umbellata (Thunb.) Ohwi and H. Ohashi] and urdbean × adzukibean [Vigna angularis (Willd.) Ohwi and H. Ohashi]. Only 12 interspecific crosses were successful. SSRs were used for confirmation of hybridity of the wide crosses. True F1’s were phenotyped for 13 morphological characteristics with respect to parental lines to study the trait expression. Most of the morphological characteristics of the interspecific F1’s were either intermediate to both the parents or resembled to their male parents. Here, we also report the interspecific wide hybridization in Vigna through bridge species crossing strategy where the F1 of urdbean × moongbean was hybridized separately with ricebean and adzukibean. All the interspecific hybrids of urdbean and ricebean showed resistant reaction to Cercospora leaf spots.