bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Safety Life Space of Ukrainians: Analysis of Subjective Opinions
Authors: Kalashnikova Lyudmila
Published: May 2023

The article is devoted to the analysis of the data of numerous empirical sociological studies of domestic scientists about the subjective assessments of Ukrainians of the safety of their living space. It is emphasized that the living space of a person is an organically holistic hierarchical structure, the components of which are closely interconnected with each other. Attention is focused on the fact that the safety of the living space at the level of the whole society depends on the safety of the living space of the individual, which is why the interpretation of safety makes sense only in the context of her (the individual's) subjective assessment of the level of safety of his life. It is noted that in conditions of an unstable social situation, the number of people with a deformed need for security is rapidly growing, which is determined by a feeling of dissatisfaction with the current state and (or) lack of confidence in the future, which leads to personal destruction, the spread of fears, stress, a decrease or complete absence of a culture of life safety. ... The author's conclusions regarding the level of objective and subjective factors of the safety of the living space of Ukrainians are presented, which are based on the data of public opinion polls conducted by specialists of the Institute of Sociology of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (1992–2018), the Sociological Association of Ukraine (2017), the sociological group «Rating» (2011–2013), the Center for Social Monitoring, the Ukrainian institute for social research after O. Yaremenko (2018–2019), Ipsos Global Advisor (2020). Based on the analysis of the results of the study «Portraits of Regions» (2018), the regions of Ukraine were clustered in accordance with their level of safety. The rating of fears, worries and concerns of Ukrainians has been determined. It is proved that the obtained data correlate with the nature of their ideas about the future. It is noted that the majority of Ukrainians are moderately optimistic; they equally experience both a sense of anxiety and a sense of hope. It was determined that the communication of Ukrainians, taking into account the high level of their anxiety, becomes selective, emotionally uneven and limited to a small circle of people. As a result, they have increased aggressiveness, sometimes apathy, lack of initiative, complications of interaction with the outside world, oppression of the qualities of vitality and life organization.
Everyday life of Contemporary Family: Practices and Risks in Conditions of Changing Society (Kharkiv case)
Authors: Sokurianska Liudmyla , Vakulenko Svitlana
Published: May 2023

The article is based on the results of an empirical sociological study commissioned by the Department of Family, Youth and Sports of Kharkiv City Council and conducted by specialists of the Sociological Department V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University in May-July 2020. Everyday practices of contemporary Kharkiv families as well as the risks they face in an exponentially changing society are analyzed in the article. Common and different in the implementation of these practices and the manifestations of risks in three types of families: ordinary, large and families in difficult life circumstances is characterized. Emphasis is made on intra-family relationships, including the division of family responsibilities; the family psychological climate, the role of the oldest generation in its improvement/ deterioration; the causes of family conflicts that occur both between spouses and between parents and children; leisure practices, family holidays and traditions; family problems and the role in their solving both the family itself and local and state authorities. It is emphasized that, despite such negative external factors as the COVID-19 pandemic, distance learning, permanent economic and political crises, affected financial conditions of Kharkiv families, their moods, psychological well-being, intra-family relations haven’t been worsened, and in some cases even have been improved, become more trusting. It is noted that among the problems of contemporary families, in addition to financial, the most painful is the risk of spreading adolescents' Internet addiction, their fascination with being in virtual reality. It is concluded that the solution of this, as well as many other family problems, is possible both with the mobilization of own resources of all family members, and through the implementation of a set of special measures on the national level. Recommendations and proposals for improving the work of local authorities taking care of family issues are formulated. The main directions of further scientific, including interdisciplinary research of everyday practices and risks of Kharkiv families are mentioned, in particular the influence of children distance learning on family relations.
Territorial reform of areas with concentrated residence of minorities within decentralization policy under polyethnicity in Ukraine
Authors: Sakhanienko Sierhiei , Kolisnichenko Natalia , Dolzhenkov Oleg
Published: May 2023

The ethnic problem is of particular importance with neighboring states, which, as kin-states, seek to protect their diaspora in Ukraine. The purpose of the article is to analyze the results of territorial transformations in the areas of concentrared residence of ethnic minorities in Ukraine and their impact on the current ethno-political balance. To examine the territorial transformations in Ukraine various methods were used - statistical analysis and survey method to generalize the attitude of the population to territorial transformations in the areas of ethnic groups settlements; documentary method to analyse international and Ukraine documents on territorial forming; observation to reveal the minorities moods; content analysis of local governments documents etc. Being based on situational and comparative approaches, on statistical data, the peculiarities of the settlement and administrative structure in areas of concentrated residence of minorities in Ukraine were examined both before the reform of the territorial structure and after the corresponding changes in 2020. On the basis of a wide expert survey, the problematic issues of territorial reform in areas of concentrated residence of minorities were identified, and ways of their solution were proposed. After the analysis of the index of ethnic tolerance in areas of concentrated residence of minorities, a forecast was made about the stability of the territorial structure in areas of concentrated residence of minorities (Romanians and Moldovans), including the mixed (multi-ethnic) municipalities and raions (territorial districts).
Social capital as a political strategy: evidence from Nasdem Party in Makassar City, Indonesia
Authors: Syamsu Suhardiman , Rusli Andi Muhammad , Hamka Miranda Malinda
Published: May 2023

The social capital in a general election is understudied compared to the economic capital. This study discusses the social capital of the Nasional Demokrat (Nasdem) party in the 2019 legislative election. Nasdem was in the top three rows of political party seats in the legislative election and won the most votes in the city of Makassar. This study used primary data collected from various related stakeholders: Nasdem’s agent/organizer, Nasdem's legislative candidate, community leader, general election commissioner, and residents/voters. Content analysis based on in-depth interviews found the significant relation of social capital with Nasdem's strategy in winning the 2019 legislative election in Makassar. Therefore, social capital could be a theoretical and practical discussion in a general election, especially for the political party. More specifically, social capital in Nasdem strategy refers to bonding and bridging social capital, which was in the form of disaster care programs, free ambulance, family and friendship relations, and sons of the regions discourse. The study contributes to evidence of social capital implementation to political party strategy for winning the general election.
On quasi-weak commutative Boolean-like near-rings
Authors: G. Gopalakrishnamoorthy  , S.Geetha  , S. Anitha
Published: May 2023

In this paper we establish a result that every quasi-weak commutative Boolean-like near-ring can be imbedded into a quasi-weak commutative Boolean-like commutative semi-ring with identity.
Effect of Magnetic field on Herschel-Bulkley fluid through multiple stenoses
Authors: K. Maruthi Prasad  , R. Bhuvanavijaya  , C. Uma Devi
Published: May 2023

A mathematical model for electrically conducting flow of Herschel-Bulkley fluid through a uniform tube of multiple stenoses has been studied. Analytical solutions of resistance to the flow and wall shear stress have been calculated. It is found that the resistance to the flow increases with the heights of the stenoses, power law index, volumetric flow rate, radius of the plug core-region and yield stress, but decreases with induced magnetic field and shear stress. It is also observed that the wall shear stress is increasing with the heights ofthe stenoses and radius of the plug core-region.
Numerical solution of time fractional nonlinear Schrödinger equation arising in quantum mechanics by cubic B-spline finite elements
Authors: Alaattin Esen  , Orkun Tasbozan
Published: May 2023

In the present article, we are going to investigate the numerical solutions of time fractional nonlinear Schrödinger equation which is frequently encountered in quantum mechanics by using cubic B-spline collocation method. To be able to control the efficiency of the proposed method, some sample problems have been studied in this article. The outstanding purpose of the paper is to indicate that the finite element method based on the cubic B-spline collocation method approach can also be suitable for the handling of the fractional differential equations. At the end, the results of numerical experiments are compared with those of analytical solution to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of the presented scheme.
A new public key encryption scheme based on two cryptographic assumptions
Authors: Pinkimani Goswami  , Madan Mohan Singh  , Bubu Bhuyan
Published: May 2023

In this paper we present a new cryptosystem which is a combination of RSA variant namely rebalanced RSA-CRT and general formulation of DGDLP. Its security is depend upon integer factorization problem and general formulation of DGDLP.
Stability of traveling fronts in a population model with nonlocal delay and advection
Authors: Li Liu  , Yun-Rui Yang  , Shou-Peng Zhang
Published: May 2023

In this paper, we are concerned with the stability of traveling fronts in a population model with nonlocal delay and advection under the large initial perturbation (i.e. the initial perturbation around the traveling wave decays exponentially as $x \rightarrow-\infty$, but it can be arbitrarily large in other locations). The globally exponential stability of traveling fronts is established by the weighted-energy method combining with comparison principle, including even the slower waves whose wave speed are close to the critical speed.
On certain subclass of p-valent analytic functions associated with differintegral operator
Authors: Chellian Selvaraj  , Ganapathi Thirupathi
Published: May 2023

In this paper, by making use of the fractional differintegral operator, we introduce a certain subclass of multivalent analytic functions. We study some properties such as inclusion relationship, integral preserving, convolution and some interesting results for multivalent starlikeness are proved.
Farmacovigilância na COVID-19: Conhecimento de profissionais de saúde do Nordeste sobre reações adversas.
Authors: Coêlho Mayara Ladeira , Andrade Marcelo Cunha de , Borba Antônio Levi Farias , Barbosa Amanda Graziele Silva , Fortes Filho Marcos Arcoverde , Monteiro Maria Clara Brito
Published: May 2023

A farmacovigilância é conceituada pela Organização Mundial de Saúde como atividade de supervisão e estudo das reações adversas em decorrência do uso de medicamentos (RAMs), verificando sua segurança e eficácia para a saúde da população. Tal verificação é feita por meio da notificação espontânea feita por profissionais médicos. Entretanto, a maioria dos casos é subnotificado, prejudicando a fiscalização dessas medicações. Com isso, é fundamental a introdução desse estudo no contexto da Covid-19, uma vez que o tratamento para essa patologia ainda é controverso. O objetivo do trabalho foi analisar o conhecimento em farmacovigilância dos profissionais médicos no atendimento aos pacientes portadores de Covid-19. Tratou-se de uma pesquisa descritiva que, através de um formulário eletrônico, determinou o perfil profissiográfico dos médicos, além de ter mensurado o entendimento destes profissionais frente aos efeitos adversos e as principais RAMs. Buscando, por meio da execução desse trabalho, novos conhecimentos a respeito da compreensão sobre essa enfermidade. Os profissionais médicos demonstraram um elevado conhecimento sobre o conceito de RAMs. No entanto, o entendimento com relação a conduta a ser tomada diante de uma suspeita de uma reação adversa foi baixo. A reação adversa mais documentada foi o aumento das transaminases hepáticas, e a reação menos frequente foi a crise convulsiva ou outras alterações neurológicas. O fármaco que mais desencadeou algum efeito indesejável foi o corticoide. Os resultados desde estudo concluíram que a formação profissional de um médico é crucial para o seu conhecimento e suas condutas diante de uma reação adversa a medicamento.
Social Determinants of Health Associated with How Cannabis is Obtained and Used in Patients with Cancer Receiving Care at a Cancer Treatment Center in Pennsylvania
Authors: Ashare Rebecca , Turay Esther , Worster Brooke , Wetherill Reagan , Bidwell L. Cinnamon , Doucette Abigail , Meghani Salimah
Published: May 2023

Despite increased rates of cannabis use among patients with cancer, there are gaps in our understanding of barriers to accessing cannabis. Social determinants of health (SDoH) are associated with access to healthcare, but few studies have evaluated how SDoH relate to cannabis access and use among cancer patients. We examined whether access to and modes of cannabis use differed across indicators of SDoH among patients receiving treatment from a large National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated cancer center. This anonymous cross-sectional survey was developed in collaboration with the NCI Cannabis Supplement consortium, which funded 12 supplements to NCI Center Core Grants across the United States. We evaluated the association of race, gender, income, and age with mode of cannabis use, source of obtaining cannabis, what influences their purchase, and medical cannabis certification status. Overall, 1,053 patients receiving treatment for cancer in Pennsylvania completed the survey and 352 (33.4%) reported using cannabis since their cancer diagnosis. Patients who identified as Black/African-American were less likely to have medical cannabis certifications (p=0.04). Males and Black/African-Americans were more likely to report smoking cannabis (vs other forms, ps<0.01) and to purchase cannabis from an unlicensed dealer/seller (p<0.01). Lower-income patients were more likely to be influenced by price and ease of access (ps<0.05). Although cannabis users were younger than non-users, age was not associated with any outcomes. The current data shed light on how critical drivers of health disparities (such as race, gender, and income) are associated with where patients with cancer obtain cannabis, what forms they use, and what may influence their purchase decisions.
A content analysis of social media discussions on THC-O-acetate
Authors: Kruger Daniel , Karahmet Amila , Kaplan Sydney , Redfield John , Stacy Taylor , Agarwal Vitush , Faqqouseh Mutaz , Bone Carlton
Published: May 2023

Novel cannabinoids require systematic research to inform policies and practices. There is a growing interest in semi-synthetic cannabinoids by consumers, manufacturers, and regulators. However, there is a scarcity of research on these substances. Online discussion forums can provide guidance for research questions when current knowledge is scarce. The current project investigates the topics and issues covered in a social media forum devoted to THC-O-acetate (THCO), a semi-synthetic cannabinoid with rapidly rising popularity. Reddit comments posted on the THCO subreddit from June 2021 through November 2021 were coded for major and minor themes by a team of five coders and a supervisor. Major themes were established and clarified through group discussions. A second round of coding confirmed major themes and identified minor themes. The analysis identified several future research topics for THC-O-acetate, including the extent of variation in product composition, the characteristics of user experiences and comparisons with other substances, whether THC-O-acetate produces psychedelic effects, concerns and adverse experiences, and user harm reduction practices. As an acetate ester, THC-O-acetate may break down when heated and release toxic ketene gas. Although several users expressed safety concerns regarding THC-O-acetate, some explicitly mentioning ketene risk, the most common administration method reported was heated inhalation.
A Study on the Contents of the Integrated Instruction for Judae Sori
Authors:   National Gugak Center, Oh Jiyeon
Published: May 2023

This study is motivated to make people have a wide range of thoughts of empathizing with Korean life through minyo (folk song) education and further to educate minyo that reflects locality. Accordingly, it examines educational contents utilizing judae sori, a folk song which has been handed down in the Incheon area, selecting an integrated educational method to obtain various information through the subject and develop communication skills.
The study was conducted as follows. First, it set a learning structure goal, reviewing the concept and necessity of integrated education. Second, it extracted the contents at a level that elementary school students can learn, examining the contents of judae sori . Third, it selected a subject corresponding to the extracted contents of judae sori and set a guidance direction for teaching and learning of judae sori , examining the 2015 revised curriculum. Fourth, it composed the contents of integrated instruction of judae sori and specified the instruction contents through teaching activities.
The results of the study are as follows. Judae sori includes geographical elements of learning the location and background of the region, cultural and historical elements of learning the background of the era in which the song was sung, ethical elements of learning through the connection between music and labor, and musical elements of learning singing. In elementary schools, these integrated elements of judae sori have a direct relationship with the subjects of society, ethnics, and music, while they can be reconstructed at the teacher's discretion in the subjects of Korean literature and arts according to the contents of the curriculum . It integrates the elements that make up judae sori and the corresponding subjects to select instructional contents, and plans learning activities in the stages of introduction, development, and organization following the set learning structure to design specific instructional contents for judae sori .…
EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF MALE INFERTILITY UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF SULFUR-CONTAINING GAS
Authors: Loginov Pavel , Nikolaev Aleksandr A , Mavlutova Elena , Miroshnikov V.
Published: May 2023

Under the influence of natural gas containing hydrogen sulfate, it has been found that the level of malondialdehyde was increased in testicular tissue in experimental animals as well as in ejaculate in men employed in gas and oil industry. It has been established that a considerable decrease in the gen-eral quantity of spermatogenic cells took place by more than 7 times compared with the control group; the number of epididymal spermatozoa in rats was decreased by 70 %, necrosis of spermatogenic epi-thelium took place. Considerable decrease in the diameters of seminal tubules on the background of interstitial tissue proliferation at the expense of small Leydig’s cells was found to take place. Experi-mental and clinical data show the same tendencies by indexes of lipoperoxidation at the level of testis under the influence of analogical stressing factors. Spermatozoid concentration in men was found to be decreased by as many as 10times more than in the control group. The leading defects of spermato-zoa were the neck and tail pathologies.
IMPACT OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ON PROJECT MANAGER’S COMPETENCY
Authors: Myneni Kranti Kumar , A Amrutha
Published: May 2023

There is increased awareness about the factors that affect project success since project stakeholders are constantly working towards a successful project. Although there are many aspects that affect a project's success, project managers are essential. The purpose of this study is to investigate how emotional intelligence (EI) affects project managers' ability to manage projects effectively. Research has been done in fields of relation between emotional intelligence and project success, but influence of emotional intelligence on project manager’s competency in the field is unknown. In this study linear regression is applied to determine the inter relation between emotional intelligence and competency of a project manager. The practical application of linear regression was demonstrated and conclusions were drawn from the findings of the study. The inter-relations between emotional intelligence and competency of project managers are determined along with the degree of dependency. It is important to understand the dependency of competency on soft skills to enhance a project manager’s performance and thus the project’s success.
Estructura laboral ecuatoriana: Trimestre abril-junio de 2022
Authors: Carrión Sánchez Diego , Soria G. Michael S.
Published: May 2023

Las estadísticas laborales nacionales carecen de índices que midan de manera directa la calidad y cualidades del empleo. Estos indicadores son necesarios para la consecución de análisis que aporten a la política pública. Se propone aquí dos índices que indican que en Ecuador la tasa de precariedad laboral es 3,76 veces mayor en comparación a la de los empleos estables: por cada trabajador con empleo estable, hay cuatro precarios. Así también, las mujeres se ven más afectadas por trabajos no remunerados. Finalmente, la distribución de salarios es asimétrica en perjuicio de las posibilidades de reproducción material de trabajadores, con mayor afectación a mujeres, indígenas y afroecuatorianos.
Choques exógenos y mecanismos de propagación en la economía ecuatoriana
Authors: Granda Aguilar Jorge
Published: May 2023

Este estudio intenta documentar rol y comportamiento del tipo de cambio real en Ecuador. Emergen, como consecuencia del eclipse de materias primas y particularmente del petróleo episodios recesivos que se mantienen persistentemente en el tiempo, en buena parte, por la excesiva exposición procíclica de esa economía que lo aprecia significativamente. El deterioro del nivel de actividad desde el segundo trimestre de 2015, por su gran intensidad, traspasa efectivamente los efímeros oasis como los de 2017 y 2018, regresando una y otra vez la recaída sin que la terapia aplicada secuenciadamente ─déficit, endeudamiento externo y contracción del gasto e inversión pública─ alcance para refrenar el menoscabo económico simultáneamente jalonado por revalorización del dólar.
SOSIALISASI PENDIDIKAN POLITIK PADA PEMILIH PEMULA (SISWA/SISWI SMA KELAS XII) DI KOTA SORONG PADA PEMILU SERENTAK TAHUN 2024
Authors: Kelibay Ismed , Boinauw Irwan , Kamaluddin Kamaluddin , Kadir Muhammad Arifin Abdul , Rosnani Rosnani
Published: May 2023

Sekolah merupakan sarana untuk memperoleh pendidikan ilmu pengetahuan, maka pengetahuan akan politik sangatlah diperlukan, mengingat fungsi sekolah sebagai salah satu sarana yang paling utama dalam lembaga pendidikan dan pendidikan politik juga harus dilakukan demi untuk memberikan pengetahuan yang cukup bagi siswa/siswi sebagai pemilih pemula yang belum pernah menggunakan hak pilihnya dalam pemilihan umum, sehingga hal tersebut dapat menunjukkan sikap politik seseorang yang penuh dengan jiwa nasionalisme yang tinggi. Tujuan utama (PKM) ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan politik bagi siswa/siswi sebagai pemilih pemula tentang pentingnya pengetahuan dan partisipasi politik dalam pemilu. Metode yang digunakan dalam pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PKM) ini adalah melalui kegiatan Sosialisasi yang langsung disampaikan kepada mereka yang telah memilikki hak pilih yaitu siswa/siswi SMA kelas XII di Kota Sorong. Hasil pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PKM) yang dilakukan dapat diketahui, bahwa dengan adanya kegiatan PKM ini siswa/siswi sebagai pemilih pemula telah banyak mengetahui tentang pentingnya partisipasi pemilih pemula dalam menghadapi Pemilu Serentak Tahun 2024 yang akan datang. Hal tersebut dapat dilihat pada saat pemateri melakukan follouw-up atas materi yang telah disampaikan dengan memberikan pertanyaan kepada peserta tentang materi tersebut, dari hasil follouw-up yang dilakukan diketahui, bahwa para peserta dapat menjawab dengan baik serta mampu memberikan contoh analisa atas apa yang telah dipahaminya. Dari hasil tersebut disimpulkan, bahwa kegiatan yang dilakukan telah meningkatkan pengetahuan, pemahaman, dan kesadaran berpolitik yang benar bagi pemilih pemula.
Genetic Variability for Grain Iron, Zinc, Protein, Yield and Yield Attributes in Pearl Millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.]
Authors:   Pearl millet Research Station, Junagadh Agricultural University, Jamnagar-361 006, (Gujarat), India, V P Chaudhary , K K Dhedhi ,   Pearl millet Research Station, Junagadh Agricultural University, Jamnagar-361 006, (Gujarat), India, H J Joshi ,   Pearl millet Research Station, Junagadh Agricultural University, Jamnagar-361 006, (Gujarat), India, J S Sorathiya ,   Pearl millet Research Station, Junagadh Agricultural University, Jamnagar-361 006, (Gujarat), India
Published: May 2023

A set of 60 genotypes comprising of 45 hybrids, five male sterile lines, nine pollinators and one standard check hybrid (GHB-744) were studied for genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance of grain Fe, Zn, protein, grain yield and its five other component traits in pearl millet, at Jamnagar (Gujarat) during Kharif 2011-12. The analysis of variance revealed, highly significant differences among the genotypes for all the nine characters studied. The higher estimates of genotypic variance over environmental variance in all the characters under study except length of protogyny and days to maturity revealed that the variation among the genotypes had a genetic basis. The variability analysis revealed that grain Fe, Zn content, plant height and grain yield per plant had high magnitude of phenotypic range, genotypic co-efficient of variation, phenotypic co-efficient of variation, heritability and genetic advance per cent of mean, suggesting the importance of additive gene action. Hence, these characters can be improved through simple selection process.
Influence of System of Crop Intensification Practices on Yield and Nutrient Uptake in Greengram (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek)
Authors:   Department of Agronomy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641003, R Kuttimani , E Sathiyavani ,   Department of Agronomy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641003, K Velayudham ,   Department of Agronomy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641003, N Thavaprakaash ,   Department of Agronomy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641003
Published: May 2023

Field experiments were conducted at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, during kharif and rabi seasons, 2010-11 to evaluate the influence of System of Crop Intensification (SCI) practices on greengram. The experiment consisted of nine treatments, viz., T 1 - Single seedling hill -1 at 20 x 20 cm, T 2 - Single seedling hill -1 at 25 x 25 cm, T 3 - Single seedling hill -1 at 30 x 30 cm, T 4 - Single seedling hill -1 at 40 x 40 cm, T 5 - Double seedlings hill-1 at 20 x 20 cm, T 6 - Double seedlings hill -1 at 25 x 25 cm, T 7 - Double seedlings hill -1 at 30 x 30 cm, T 8 - Double seedlings hill -1 at 40 x 40 cm and T 9 - Control (30 x 10 cm at two seedlings hill -1 ). The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications. The results revealed that single seedling hill -1 maintained at 25 x 25 cm (T 2 ) registered significantly higher grain yield (1408 kg ha -1 ) and it was on par with double seedlings at 30 x 30 cm spacing (1323 kg ha -1 ) and double seedlings maintained at 20 x 20 cm spacing (1309 kg ha -1 ). The maximum N, P and K uptake was noticed with double seedlings hill -1 planted at a spacing of 30 x 10 cm (control). Available N and P status of the soil was the highest with single seedling maintained at 40 x 40 cm spacing (T4 ).
Effect of Integrated Nitrogen Management on Yield and Nitrogen Uptake by Sweet Corn
Authors:   Department of Agronomy, Rajasthan College of Agriculture Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Techonology, Udaipur (Rajasthan) - 313 001, Meena Harphool , G L Sharma ,   Department of Agronomy, Rajasthan College of Agriculture Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Techonology, Udaipur (Rajasthan) - 313 001, S L Golada ,   Department of Agronomy, Rajasthan College of Agriculture Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Techonology, Udaipur (Rajasthan) - 313 001, R K Bairwa ,   Department of Agronomy, Rajasthan College of Agriculture Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Techonology, Udaipur (Rajasthan) - 313 001
Published: May 2023

A field experiment were conducted at Agricultural Research Station, Banawara during zaid season, 2010 and 2011 on clay loam soil to find out the optimum levels of nitrogen, Azotobacter inoculation and nitrogen sources. The experiment comprising of thirty treatment combinations with three levels of nitrogen (75 % , 100% and 125% RDN), two Azotobacter ( seed inoculation and without inoculation) and five nitrogen sources (100% fertilizer-N, 50% poultry manure + 50% fertilizer-N,100% poultry manure , 50% jatropha cake + 50% fertilizer-N and 100% jatropha cake) were laid out in split plot design with four replications. Significant increase in yield, nitrogen uptake and available nitrogen in the soil were recorded under application of 125% RDN level over 75% RDN and 100% RDN levels.The Azotobacter inoculation recorded significantly higher yield of sweet corn, nitrogen uptake and available nitrogen in soil at crop harvest over no inoculation. In case of different nitrogen sources significant increase in green cob (7.93 t/ ha), green fodder (19.54 t/ha) and biological (27.47 t/ha) yields of sweet corn were recorded under application of 50% poultry manure + 50% fertilizer-N over rest of nitrogen sources but found at par with100% fertilizer-N. Application of 100% fertilizer-N and 50% poultry manure + 50% fertilizer-N were found at par in respect of nitrogen uptake by cobs, fodder and total uptake by crop but found superior over 100% poultry manure, 50% jatropha cake + 50% fertilizer-N and 100% jatropha cake, respectively. The maximum available nitrogen in the soil was recorded under application of 100% fertilizer-N over 50% poultry manure + 50% fertilizer- N,100% poultry manure, 50% jatropha cake + 50% fertilizer-N and 100% jatropha cake, respectively.
ffect of Curing Methods on Quality and Storage of Onion (Allium cepa L. var. aggregatum Don.)
Authors:   Horticultural College and Research Institute,Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore -641 003, V Anbukkarasi , P Paramaguru ,   Horticultural College and Research Institute,Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore -641 003, L Pugalendhi ,   Horticultural College and Research Institute,Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore -641 003, N Ragupathi ,   Horticultural College and Research Institute,Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore -641 003, P Jeyakumar ,   Department of Crop Physiology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore -641 003
Published: May 2023

A field experiment on curing studies in onion was conducted at College Orchard of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore during 2009. This experiment was laid out in factorial completely randomized design (FCRD) with six treatments and three replications. The influences of different curing methods viz., bulbs with tops removed (T 1 ), bulbs with 2cm neck length (T 2 ), bulbs with 4cm neck length (T3 ), bulbs treated with sulphur fumigation (50g m -3 ) for three hours (T 4 ), bulbs treated with gamma rays @ 2kr (T 5 ), bulbs treated with gamma rays @4kr (T 6 ) in onion were studied. Among the above curing methods, bulbs with 2cm neck length (T 2 ) had improved quality parameters such as pyruvic acid (2.67μmol g -1 ), TSS content (13.77 o brix) and moisture content (93.95%). The same treatment recorded lowest physiological loss in weight (1.33 per cent), sprouting (0.09 per cent) and highest shelf life compared to other treatments.
Field Evaluation of Emamectin Benzoate 5 SG against Okra Fruit Borers
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Entomology, Centre for Plant Protection Studies Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003., K Govindan , K Gunasekaran ,   Department of Agricultural Entomology, Centre for Plant Protection Studies Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003., S Kuttalam ,   Department of Agricultural Entomology, Centre for Plant Protection Studies Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003.
Published: May 2023

Two field experiments were conducted, the first season at Vandikaranoor during March 2008-June 2008 and the second season at Puttur during July 2008 – October 2008 to evaluate the bio efficacy of emamectin benzoate 5 SG at four doses viz., 9, 11,13 and 15 g a.i. ha-1 for the control of okra fruit borers viz., Earias vittella Fabricius and Helicoverpa armigera Hubner. The new formulation of emamectin benzoate 5 SG at 11 and 13 g a.i. ha -1 was highly effective and reduced the fruit damage when compared to standard check, Proclaim ® (emamectin benzoate 5 SG at 11g a.i. ha -1 ) and endosulfan 35 EC @ 350 g a.i. ha -1 . The lowest fruit damage was recorded with the application of emamectin benzoate 5 SG at 11 g a.i. ha -1 and it was on par with 13 g a.i. ha -1 although the per cent fruit damage was less in all emamectin benzoate 5 SG doses which ultimately increased the fruit yield of okra.
Genetic Variability among Fusarium udum Isolates from Pigeonpea
Authors:   Department of Plant Pathology,College of Agriculture, GKVK, Bangalore - 560 065, P S Prasad , Saifulla Muhammad ,   Department of Plant Pathology,College of Agriculture, GKVK, Bangalore - 560 065, P R Thimmegowda ,   Department of Plant Pathology,College of Agriculture, GKVK, Bangalore - 560 065, B C Ajay ,   Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture, GKVK, Bangalore - 560 065, N Mallikarjuna ,   Department of Plant Pathology,College of Agriculture, GKVK, Bangalore - 560 065, G N Veerakumara ,   Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture, GKVK, Bangalore - 560 065, M Byre Gowda ,   Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture, GKVK, Bangalore - 560 065, R N Lakshmipathy ,   Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture, GKVK, Bangalore - 560 065
Published: May 2023

Thirty three isolates of Fusarium udum obtained from pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) plant showing wilt symptoms were collected from various states in India and tested for variability in Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism (AFLP). AFLP analysis of 33 F. udum isolates using four primer combinations generated a total of 72 fragments with 68 being polymorphic (94.38 % polymorphism). Cluster and Principal Component Analysis had grouped Fusarium udum isolates collected from different parts of India into four races. Among the races identified, race 3 had maximum number of isolates grouped into it and its presence in five pigeonpea growing states of India whereas race 1 and 2 were present only in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. In Karnataka state all four races were observed indicating that varieties with horizontal resistance against all four races are important to combat this disease.
CO(R) 48 (IET 19037): A New High Yielding Medium Duration Fine Grain Rice Variety
Authors:   Department of Rice, Centre for Plant Breeding and Genetics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore – 641 003, Tamil Nadu, S Rajeswari , S Robin ,   Department of Rice, Centre for Plant Breeding and Genetics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore – 641 003, Tamil Nadu, K Mohana Sundaram ,   Department of Rice, Centre for Plant Breeding and Genetics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore – 641 003, Tamil Nadu, K Thiyagarajan ,   Department of Rice, Centre for Plant Breeding and Genetics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore – 641 003, Tamil Nadu, S Manonmani ,   Department of Rice, Centre for Plant Breeding and Genetics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore – 641 003, Tamil Nadu, N Kumaravadivel ,   Department of Rice, Centre for Plant Breeding and Genetics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore – 641 003, Tamil Nadu, R Rabindran ,   Department of Rice, Centre for Plant Breeding and Genetics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore – 641 003, Tamil Nadu, S Suresh ,   Department of Rice, Centre for Plant Breeding and Genetics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore – 641 003, Tamil Nadu, Loganadhan Subbalakshmi ,   Department of Rice, Centre for Plant Breeding and Genetics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore – 641 003, Tamil Nadu, T S Raveendran ,   Department of Rice, Centre for Plant Breeding and Genetics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore – 641 003, Tamil Nadu
Published: May 2023

CO(R) 48, a medium duration rice variety was developed to meet the fine rice requirement of Tamil Nadu. It is a derivative of the cross between CO 43 and ASD 19. It has medium tall plant stature with high biomass and grain yield. It matures in duration of 130-135 days. CO (R) 48 recorded a mean grain yield of 6007 Kg/ha in 93 trials which was 9.8 and 16.6 per cent higher than Improved White Ponni and BPT 5204 respectively. It is moderately resistant to stem borer, BPH, WBPH, GLH, blast, RTD and sheath blight. It produces medium slender white rice with high milling percentage(71.9%), good head rice recovery (70.9%), intermediate amylose content (24.9%), soft gel consistency, good linear elongation ratio (1.43) and moderate gelatinization temperature (73.14°C), the characters accounting for market preference and superior cooking quality. In view of its superior performance with higher yield, better pests and diseases resistance and superior cooking quality, the variety CO(R) 48 was released for cultivation in the irrigated ecosystems of Tamil Nadu during thaladi season.
Effect of Nutriseed Pack Technique on Yield and Nutrient Uptake of Maize Under Surface Irrigation
Authors:   Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641 003, K Radhika , K Arulmozhiselvan ,   Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641 003, V Velu ,   Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641 003, S Mahimairaja ,   Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641 003
Published: May 2023

Nutriseed pack technique is a way of deep placing fertilizer in the root zone simultaneously when sowing seed of crop. In order to evaluate the effect of different levels of nutrients viz., 75 per cent, 100 per cent and 125 per cent was provided through Nutriseed pack and in addition to nutrients furadan, neem cake also used to prepare Nutriseed pack. A field experiment was conducted with the test crop of hybrid maize COH(M)5 under surface irrigation. Nutriseed pack with furadan (with 100% NPK) recorded the highest N uptake of 65.4 and 55.1 kg ha -1 at harvest in stover and grain respectively. The Yield of COH(M)5 hybrid maize was higher with nutriseed pack placement. Nutriseed pack with furadan (with 100% NPK) recorded the highest grain yield of 5290 kg ha -1 which was 18.7 per cent higher than surface broadcast, and stover yield of 8500 kg ha -1 which was 17.7 per cent higher than surface broadcast.
Influence of NPK Fertilization on Nutrient Uptake, Growth and Yield of Elephant Foot Yam in Laterite Soils of Arunachal Pradesh
Authors:   ICAR, Research Complex for NEH Region, Arunachal Pradesh Centre, Basar- 791 101, V K Choudhary
Published: May 2023

An experiment was conducted with different NPK fertilizer combinations to explore the possibility of improving growth and productivity of popular elephant foot yam (EFY) varieties of Arunachal Pradesh. Two varieties, Gajendra and TRCB-1 were planted in main plot and fertilizer combinations viz., F 0 : N 0 P 0 K0 ; F 1 : N 75 P25 K 75 ; F 2 : N 100 P 37.5 K100 ; F 3 :N 125 P 50 K 125 ; F 4 :N 150 P62.5 K 150 and F5 :N 175 P 75 K 175 (kg ha -1 ) were applied in sub plots. The growth and yield attributes were the highest with Gajendra variety of elephant foot yam with the application of N175 P 75 K 175 kg ha -1 Similarly, higher yield was recorded by Gajendra (29.02 t ha -1 ) followed by TRCB-1 (22.73 t ha -1 ). Among the fertilizer combinations N 175 P 75 K 175 recorded 33.28 t ha -1 followed by N 100 P 37.5 K 100 (30.26 t ha-1 ).
Crop Establishment Techniques and Nutrient Management Practices on Yield and Economics of Wet Seeded Lowland Rice
Authors:   Department of Agronomy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, D Kalaiyarasi , P Muthukrishnan ,   Department of Agronomy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, S Ramasamy ,   Department of Agronomy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003
Published: May 2023

Field experiment was carried out at wetland of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore during Kharif 2008. The experiment was laid out in a factorial randomized block design with three replications to evaluate the stand establishment techniques and nutrient management practices in wet seeded lowland rice. The treatments consisting of two establishment techniques (Direct planting system and drum seeding) and four levels of nutrient management practices (control, RDF, RDF+FYM and RDF+FYM+Biofertilizers). Direct planting system recorded higher yield components and grain yield compared to drum seeding method of crop establishment. Application of recommended dose of fertilizers (150:50:50 NPK kg ha -1 ), FYM 12.5 t ha -1 and biofertilizers (Azosphosmet @ 2 kg ha -1 ) + PPFM (pink pigmented facultative methylotroph) @ 5 L ha -1 enhanced the grain yield over no manure treatment under Direct Planting System when compared with drum seeding method. The net income and B:C were higher under DPS than drum seeding method due to higher grain yield.
Enhancing the Productivity and Profitability in Rice Cultivation by Planting Methods
Authors:   Kerala Agricultural University, Rice Research Station, Thekkekara P.O, Moncompu, Alappuzha 688503, Kerala, India, K Raj Sheeja , Mathew Reena ,   Kerala Agricultural University, Rice Research Station, Thekkekara P.O, Moncompu, Alappuzha 688503, Kerala, India, Jose Nimmy ,   Kerala Agricultural University, Rice Research Station, Thekkekara P.O, Moncompu, Alappuzha 688503, Kerala, India, S Leenakumary ,   Kerala Agricultural University, Rice Research Station, Thekkekara P.O, Moncompu, Alappuzha 688503, Kerala, India
Published: May 2023

A field experiment was conducted during kharif 2011 to evaluate the economic feasibility of different planting methods viz., mechanized transplanting (22x14 cm), manual transplanting (20x10 cm), manual transplanting with wider spacing (25x10 cm) and power weeding, drum seeding (20x10 cm) and broadcasting for enhancing the productivity and profitability of rice cultivation. The experiment, replicated four times was laid out in randomized block design in plots of 60 m 2 size. Results indicated that plant height, tillers m -2 , panicles m -2 and grains per panicle were higher in mechanized transplanting compared to all other treatments. Mechanized transplanting recorded the highest grain yield (7418 kg ha-1 ) as well as gross returns (Rs 96434 ha -1 ) and net returns (Rs 72348 ha -1 ) with a benefit cost ratio of 3.0, while broad casting method registered the lowest grain yield (5308 kg ha -1 ), gross returns (Rs 68998 ha -1 ) and net returns (Rs 40693 ha -1 ). Drum seeding recorded benefit cost ratio of 2.7 with higher grain yield compared to manual planting.
Growth and Yield of Medicinal Rice Njavara as Influenced by Nutrient Sources Under Different Management Systems
Authors:   Department of Agronomy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, S Rani , P Sukumari ,   College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Trivandrum
Published: May 2023

Experimants were conducted in 2007 and 2008 to find out the effect of nutrient sources under different management systems at Cropping Systems Research Centre, Karamana, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The experiment was laid out in split plot design with four replications. The treatments consisted of four management systems viz., SRI (M 1 ), ICM (M 2 ), PoP (M 3 ) of KAU and Farmers’ practice (M 4 ) in main plot. Nutrient sources viz., organic sources (S 1 ), integrated nutrient sources (S 2 ) and inorganic sources (S 3 ) were the sub plot treatments. Farmers’ practice (M 4 ) recorded higher values of growth (height of plants, number of leaves hill -1 , leaf area index (LAI) and number of tillers per unit area) and yield attributes (No of productive tillers m -2 , grain and straw yield). Sources of nutrients did not influence growth characters in Njavara. Among the nutrient sources, higher number of grains panicle -1 , filled grains panicle -1 and crop yield (grain and straw) were recorded under integrated nutrient source than organic and inorganic sources.
Available Water Capacity of Selected Soils of Tamil Nadu
Authors:   Department of Remote Sensing and GIS, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, R Jagadeeswaran , R Sivasamy ,   Department of Remote Sensing and GIS, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, M Thirunavukkarasu ,   Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003
Published: May 2023

The present study was carried out to estimate the available water capacity of 130 soil samples collected from different districts of Tamil Nadu. The samples were analysed for field capacity at 1/3 bar pressure and permanent wilting point at 15 bar pressure in Pressure Membrane Apparatus besides, organic carbon and texture (particle size). The moisture retention at field capacity ranged from 6.8 % to 57.9 % and at permanent wilting point the moisture content ranged from 2.4 % to 38.0 %. The available water capacity (moisture retained between 1/3 bar and 15 bar pressure) varied from 1.2 % to 22.6 % with a mean value of 13.5 %. The soil parameters viz., organic carbon, clay, silt and sand significantly influenced the field capacity of soils with a r 2 value of 0.7386. Similar effect was recorded for permanent wilting point (r2 =0.7258). Also regression equations were derived for calculating field capacity, wilting point and available water capacity from the value of organic carbon and textural constituents.