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The Effect of Professional Identity on Customer Orientation among Chinese Estheticians: A Moderated Mediation Model
Authors: Sun A Kim  , Zhaoqi Li
Published: January 2025

This study investigated the relationship between Professional Identity, Subjective Career Success, and Customer Orientation among estheticians in first-tier Chinese cities. Using Hayes' PROCESS macro, the study examined the mediating effect of Subjective Career Success and the moderating effect of Pay Satisfaction on the relationship between Professional Identity and Customer Orientation. Results showed that Subjective Career Success partially mediated the relationship between Professional Identity and Customer Orientation. Furthermore, the indirect effect of Professional Identity on Customer Orientation through Subjective Career Success was significantly stronger at higher levels of Pay Satisfaction. These findings highlight the crucial role of Professional Identity, Subjective Career Success, and Pay Satisfaction in shaping customer-oriented behavior among estheticians in the Chinese beauty industry.
DESENVOLVIMENTO CURRICULAR EM GEOMETRIA POR MEIO DE ATIVIDADES INTERATIVAS: O PROTAGONISMO DOCENTE
Authors: Dias Marcelo de Oliveira
Published: January 2025

O artigo em tela problematiza as prescrições de habilidades da Base Nacional Comum Curricular- BNCC (Brasil, 2018) relativas à unidade temática Geometria nos Anos Finais do Ensino Fundamental, trazendo uma proposta de curso de extensão dinamizado no ambiente Geogebra, com atividades interativas visando o desenvolvimento profissional de professores de Matemática dentro da teoria e prática de Insubordinação Criativa (D’AMBROSIO; LOPES, 2015). Como metodologia foi adotada a análise qualitativa de relatos e a produção de mapas mentais no intuito do incentivo às reflexões e promoção de práticas autônomas e insubordinadas no Ensino de Geometria. As atividades e os recursos evidenciaram um olhar além das habilidades para a visualização geométrica, permitindo aos docentes cursistas (DC) vislumbrarem possibilidades didáticas que extrapolam os applets estruturados a partir do Design Formativo Curricular adotado no curso de extensão.
IDEIAS DE AMAZÔNIA NO REFERENCIAL CURRICULAR AMAZONENSE
Authors: Batista Fabiane Andrade , Furtado Anny Roberta Gonçalves , Costa Mônica de Oliveira , Oliveira Caroline Barroncas de
Published: January 2025

O presente trabalho problematiza os discursos que definem os modos de ver e dizer a Amazônia no Referencial Curricular Amazonense (2020), documento norteador para a educação no estado do Amazonas. Com uma abordagem discursiva foucaultiana, buscamos discutir as ideias de Amazônia e amazônidas presentes no documento, assim como, os efeitos para uma educação ambiental amazonense. Nossos resultados mostram uma produção discursiva em que a Amazônia é vista como natureza que está lá, distante das pessoas. Ao destacar apenas a sua natureza, o documento impossibilita olhar a multiplicidade e a instabilidade presentes nas Amazônias inventivas e despercebidas no cotidiano. Consideramos, com isso, que as propostas curriculares não aparecem de forma inofensiva, mas, ao contrário, possuem vínculo com condições históricas que impulsionam a emergência de enunciados e práticas. A criação de um currículo, desse modo, surge atrelada a um regime de verdade que determina como a Amazônia deve ser representada e interpretada. Nesse sentido, algumas Amazônias são vistas como mais verdadeiras e representativas que outras. Desse modo, este trabalho abre espaço para Amazônias tecidas por inquietações, dúvidas, gentes, incertezas e por um olhar que vislumbra inovações na educação amazônica e ensino de ciências. Uma Amazônia no qual os limites são expandidos e expostos a tensões, dúvidas e fugas que resultem em um movimento que não constitui apenas um único modo de ver e dizer, mas, sim, variadas possibilidades de ser, ver e dizer as Amazônias e os amazônidas.
TECNOLOGIA SOCIAL COMO PRODUTO DOS SABERES LOCAIS
Authors: Paulino Vicente , Cassiani Suzani , Linsingen Irlan von
Published: January 2025

Pretendemos, neste artigo, abordar sobre a tecnologia social como produto dos saberes locais, precisamente no que diz respeito à sua relação com o conjunto de saberes populares que a constituem ou a possibilitem como suporte de atividade desenvolvida pela população ou comunidade. Pretendemos compreender também a evolução dos saberes locais e sua importância para os saberes modernos. Procuramos perceber até que ponto as tecnologias sociais são consideradas como produto dos saberes locais e qual é o papel da escola na preservação e disseminação dos saberes locais como saberes não convencionais ou complementares aos saberes modernos.
Alfabetización mediática y competencias digitales en adolescentes
Authors: Santander-Salmon Erika Stephania , Rodriguez-Ayala Adriana Estefanía
Published: January 2025

Media literacy and digital competencies have become essential components in the education of adolescents, given the challenges of the digital era. This study aimed to analyze trends, challenges and opportunities in media literacy and the development of digital competencies, offering a critical and informed review of the literature. Through a qualitative and literature review design, 203 relevant articles were collected and analyzed, mainly from Scopus, and complemented with government reports and Google Scholar data. The findings reveal an increase in research on media literacy, highlighting its importance in the development of critical thinking and active citizen participation. However, significant challenges persist, such as the digital divide and the scarce integration of these competencies in educational curricula. On the other hand, key opportunities were identified, such as the design of specific educational programs and the use of digital platforms to reduce inequalities. This analysis highlights the need for inclusive educational strategies that combine technical skills with ethical and critical approaches, fostering an equitable education prepared for today's digital challenges.
La influencia de la toma de decisiones fundamentada en datos en la administración contemporánea
Authors: Bravo-Bravo Idilia Fernanda , Rizzo-Anastacio Rita Elizabeth , Monroy-Baquerizo Carolina Amparo
Published: January 2025

En la administración moderna, la toma de decisiones basada en datos (Data-Driven Decision Making, DDDM) se ha posicionado como una estrategia clave para optimizar procesos y mejorar la competitividad empresarial. Este artículo realiza una revisión bibliográfica sobre el impacto de la DDDM, destacando sus principales beneficios, como la eficiencia operativa, la mejora en la calidad de decisiones estratégicas, la adaptabilidad organizacional y el impulso a la innovación. Se identifican desafíos significativos para su implementación, entre ellos la resistencia cultural, la falta de competencias analíticas, problemas en la calidad de los datos y los altos costos tecnológicos. La metodología incluye una búsqueda exhaustiva en bases de datos académicas para sintetizar estudios recientes y relevantes. Los hallazgos subrayan que superar estas barreras requiere transformar la cultura organizacional, invertir en capacitación y tecnología, y establecer sistemas robustos de gobernanza de datos. Concluye que, aunque la DDDM enfrenta obstáculos importantes, su adopción efectiva puede generar ventajas competitivas sostenibles y preparar a las organizaciones para un entorno empresarial dinámico y basado en la información.
Impacto de la inteligencia artificial en los procesos contables mediante revisión de tendencias y desafíos
Authors: Gonzalez-Mejía Silvana Lissette , Chamorro-Quiñónez Joshelyn Germania , Rivera-Pizarro Cinthya Fernanda
Published: January 2025

The paper analyzes the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on accounting processes, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges associated with its implementation. From a bibliographic perspective, it describes benefits such as automation of repetitive tasks, error reduction, improved predictive analytics and fraud detection. In addition, it points out how AI transforms the accountant's profile towards strategic and analytical roles. However, the study highlights important limitations, such as the need for specialized training and risks in security and privacy of financial data. The methodology used combines an exhaustive analysis of recent academic literature, prioritizing studies indexed in databases such as Scopus and WoS, with a qualitative approach to identify patterns and knowledge gaps. The article concludes that while AI promises to revolutionize accounting, its adoption requires investments in training, technological infrastructures and robust cybersecurity policies. It also emphasizes the importance of an ethical and collaborative approach to ensure balanced and sustainable integration. This work serves as a basis for future research and strategies to maximize the potential of AI in accounting.
TREATMENT RESISTANT EOSINOPHILIC GRANULOMATOSIS WITH POLYANGIITIS (CHURG-STRAUSS SYNDROME) WITH NEUROLOGICAL COMPLICATIONS: A CASE REPORT
Authors: FNU Sunina  , Rekha Bajaj  , Maneesh Kumar  , Akash Kumar  , Sandeep Kumar  , Fizza Reza Sanjani  , Sabih Ahmed  , Raja Taha Yaseen Khan
Published: January 2025

Background: Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA), formerly known as Churg-Strauss Syndrome, is a rare autoimmune vasculitis affecting small- and medium-sized blood vessels. It is characterized by multisystem involvement, including respiratory, dermatological, and neurological manifestations. Neurological complications, such as mononeuritis multiplex and peripheral neuropathy, are reported in up to 70% of cases and can result in significant functional impairment. Standard treatments, including glucocorticoids and cyclophosphamide, may fail in refractory cases, necessitating alternative therapeutic approaches.
Case: A 23-year-old female with a known history of asthma presented with progressive shortness of breath, generalized weakness, and neurological symptoms, including seizures, bilateral leg rashes, and limb paralysis, leading to bed confinement. Initial misdiagnosis and antituberculous therapy delayed appropriate management. Imaging studies, clinical findings, and laboratory investigations confirmed a diagnosis of EGPA with significant peripheral neuropathy and mononeuritis multiplex. Despite six cycles of cyclophosphamide and glucocorticoids, the patient exhibited no improvement, indicating treatment resistance. Monoclonal antibody therapy with rituximab was initiated, resulting in marked improvement in both respiratory and neurological symptoms. The patient remains under regular follow-up, with sustained symptomatic relief and improved functional status.
Conclusion: This case highlights the challenges in diagnosing and managing refractory EGPA, particularly in young patients with atypical presentations and severe neurological complications. The successful response to rituximab underscores its potential as an effective therapeutic option in treatment-resistant cases. It further emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis, multidisciplinary care, and the need for personalized treatment strategies to optimize outcomes for EGPA patients.
SURGICAL SITE INFECTIONS IN LOW-RESOURCE SETTINGS: A FOCUSED STUDY ON THE INCIDENCE, CONTRIBUTING FACTORS, AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES FOR SURGICAL SITE INFECTIONS IN A RESOURCE-CONSTRAINED ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Khan Abdullah , Mahmood Maria , Arbab Riffat , Iqbal khan Muhammad , Arshad Aisha , Anwar Rukhsar
Published: January 2025

Background: Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) are a significant concern in healthcare, particularly in low-resource settings, where they contribute disproportionately to postoperative morbidity and mortality. These infections arise from systemic, procedural, and patient-related factors, with limited access to infection prevention resources exacerbating the issue. Addressing these challenges is essential to improving surgical outcomes and ensuring safer care in resource-constrained environments. This study aimed to explore the incidence, contributing factors, and prevention strategies for SSIs in a low-resource setting.
Objective: To assess the incidence, contributing factors, and prevention strategies for surgical site infections in a resource-constrained environment.
Methods: This descriptive observational study was conducted at Bolan Medical College, Quetta, from August to October 2024. Data were collected from 138 patients undergoing surgical procedures, excluding those with pre-existing infections or minor outpatient procedures. Patient demographics, comorbidities, nutritional status, surgical details, and infection control practices were recorded. SSIs were classified based on the CDC criteria and monitored for 30 days postoperatively through in-person evaluations and telephone follow-ups. Statistical analysis using SPSS v26 included descriptive statistics and logistic regression to identify associations between risk factors and SSI incidence.
Results: The average patient age was 45.3 ± 12.7 years, with 75 males and 63 females. Comorbidities included diabetes (29%) and malnutrition (25%). SSIs occurred in 21.7% of patients, with superficial infections being most common (53.3%), followed by deep (33.3%) and organ/space infections (13.3%). Malnutrition had the highest SSI rate (40%), followed by diabetes (35%) and age over 50 years (30%). Procedure-related factors, such as surgery duration over 3 hours and emergency procedures, showed SSI rates of 35% and 28%, respectively. Contaminated and dirty wounds had SSI rates of 40% and 50%, respectively. Proper wound care and prophylactic antibiotics reduced SSI rates to 12% and 15%, respectively.
Conclusion: SSIs pose a significant burden in low-resource settings due to systemic, procedural, and patient-related factors. Targeted interventions, such as improving infection prevention practices, healthcare infrastructure, and patient education, are critical to reducing SSI rates and enhancing surgical outcomes in resource-constrained environments.
EFFECT ON THE SURGICAL FIELD QUALITY DURING FUNCTIONAL ENDOSCOPIC SINUS SURGERY BY USE OF INTRAVENOUS AND TOPICAL TRANEXAMIC ACID
Authors: Haq Inamul , Asim Umar , Majeed Mian Amer , Malik Usman Afzal , Younus Muhibullah , Liaqat Tahir , Akram Junaid , Asad Hamza
Published: January 2025

Background: The patients had trauma or hemorrhage condition, tranexamic acid (TXA) has been shown to decrease mortality. Intraoperative bleed is one of the major challenge a surgeon encounters during FESS. The purpose of this research is to study the effect of local or intravenous tranexamic acid on surgical field quality and about need for transfusions.
Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the effects of topical and intravenous tranexamic acid (TXA) administration on surgical field quality, intraoperative blood loss, and the need for transfusions during functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis.
Methods: Seventy people with chronic sinusitis participated in the prospective observational research, which was carried out at department of ENT and Combined Military Hospital Rawalpindi. Thirty-five patients in the one group administrated with intravenous TXA and thirty-five received topical TXA before surgery. Boezaart grading system was used to assess the quantity of blood loss and quality of the operative field at fifteen, thirty and forty-five minutes during surgery.
Results: In all, there were 31 male patients and 39 female patients. The patients' ages ranged from 50.97±10.97 years and 52.47±10.48 years enrolled in intravenous and topical TXA administration groups. After 45 minutes after the start of surgery, most patients in the intravenous group (17.1%) were in grade II, whereas only 2.9% of those in the topical TXA group were at that point. Furthermore, there was considerably less bleeding in the topical group compared to the intravenous group across all time points studied (P = 0.00). The postoperative timings are statistically significant between intravenous and topical TXA groups (p<0.05). 
Conclusion: The use of topical TXA prior to FESS in patients with rhinosinusitis significantly decreases blood loss and enhances visibility in the sinus cavity. These findings suggest that within 30 minutes of administration, topical TXA may help create a good surgical field.
ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY PATTERN OF E. COLI ISOLATED FROM THE URINE SAMPLES OF PATIENTS VISITED CIVIL HOSPITAL MADYAN SWAT
Authors: Ullah Salim , Salam Habib , Ullah Muhammad Israr , Khan Imran , Khan Muhammad Azam
Published: January 2025

Background: Antibiotic resistance is a global challenge, particularly in urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli), which is a leading pathogen in both nosocomial and community-acquired infections. Regular monitoring of antibiotic susceptibility profiles is essential due to the rising prevalence of drug-resistant bacteria. This study focused on evaluating the antibiotic susceptibility pattern of E. coli isolated from urine samples of patients attending Civil Hospital Madyan, Swat, to guide effective empirical therapy.
Objective: To determine the antibiotic susceptibility profile of E. coli isolated from urine samples of UTI patients visiting Civil Hospital Madyan, Swat.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2022 to July 2023 in the Department of Microbiology, Government Degree College Madyan, Swat. A total of 450 mid-stream urine samples were collected from patients with suspected UTIs. The samples were cultured on MacConkey agar and incubated at 37°C for 24–48 hours under aerobic conditions. Isolated bacterial colonies were identified using gram staining, microscopy, and biochemical tests. Antibiotic susceptibility testing was performed on Mueller-Hinton agar using the Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method with multiple antibiotic discs. The bacterial isolates were categorized into resistant (R), sensitive (S), or intermediate (I) groups by measuring inhibition zone diameters. Data were statistically analyzed and presented in figures and tables.
Results: Out of 450 urine samples, 125 (27.0%) were culture-positive, with E. coli being the most frequently isolated bacterium (60%). Culture positivity was higher in females (70%) than males (30%). Among hospital areas, samples from the outpatient department (70%) showed the highest culture positivity, followed by wards (25%) and the emergency department (5%). Antibiotic susceptibility testing revealed that E. coli exhibited the highest resistance to ampicillin (97.1%), ceftriaxone (92%), moxifloxacin (88.2%), cefixime (86%), and ceftazidime (80.1%). Conversely, the highest sensitivity was observed to fosfomycin (95.3%), sulzone (85.2%), imipenem (85.0%), and amikacin (78%).
Conclusion: This study confirmed that E. coli is the predominant pathogen causing UTIs and displayed significant resistance to commonly used antibiotics such as ampicillin, ceftriaxone, moxifloxacin, cefixime, and ceftazidime. However, fosfomycin, imipenem, and amikacin were found to be the most effective antibiotics against E. coli. These findings underscore the importance of conducting antibiotic susceptibility testing to guide effective therapy and combat antimicrobial resistance.
Comparison of Treatment with Oral Vitamin D Alone, Topical Minoxidil or Combination of Both in Patients of Female Pattern Hairloss
Authors: Azeem Mahnoor , Naseem Riffat , Amir Safoora , Rahat Beenish , Aurangzeb Bushra
Published: January 2025

Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is progressive hair thinning in women, usually distinguished by baldness and reduced hair volume. Symptoms of FPHL include increased shedding, decreased hair density, the development of bald patches, and widening of the central part. Many treatment options include topical minoxidil and oral vitamin D supplementation. The key objective of this study was to compare the treatment of Vitamin D, minoxidil, or the combination of both in female pattern hair loss. This study included 81 female patients from Sheikh Zayed Hospital Dermatology Department, Lahore. Chosen females were allotted to three different groups and received different therapy. Group 1 received combined treatment, including 2% topical minoxidil and oral vitamin D. Group 2 received only 2% topical minoxidil, and Group 3 received vitamin D supplementation alone. Group I combination therapy showed the most significant improvement, with means serum vitamin D levels increasing from 15.4+9.03 to 191.9+10.2 (P<0.001). Group II (minoxidil alone) and Group II (Vitamin D3 alone) showed modest increases in mean serum vitamin D levels, from 18.27+10.2 and 16.5+13.21 to slightly higher values (P=0.002). These findings confirm the combination treatment's superior efficacy for improving hair density and vitamin D levels. These findings demonstrate that combined treatment can be a successful treatment approach. As topical minoxidil helps to counteract the miniaturization of hair follicles, vitamin D prevents the deficiency.
Training as a technology for correcting emotional and cognitive impairments of HIV-infected patients. Evaluation of effectiveness
Authors: Vasileva Galina  Nikolaevna
Published: January 2025

The subject of the study is the emotional sphere and cognitive functions (memory, attention, thinking) of patients with HIV infection. The object of the study is the patients themselves. The author provides a detailed analysis of the cognitive impairments in this group of patients, which significantly affect treatment adherence, emotional stability, and overall quality of life. The focus is on the experience of conducting group training, the effectiveness of which is demonstrated by improvements of participants' emotional state and cognitive functions. The study emphasizes the importance of a personalized approach to assessing and correcting cognitive functions and emotional disorders, considering factors such as disease stage, comorbidities, psychoemotional state, and individual patient characteristics. Based on these findings, the author developed a training program tailored to meet the needs of this group. In the work we used an information questionnaire, Schulte tables, “10 words memorization test”, “Munsterberg test”, methods “Essential attributes”, “Exclusion of superfluous” (non-verbal version), method “Complex analogies”, “Psychopathological symptomatology severity questionnaire”, method of diagnostics of irrational attitudes A. Ellis and method “Life satisfaction index”. Psychodiagnostic examination was conducted before the training and after every eight sessions. The main conclusions of the study are the proven effectiveness of the training in improving memory (of 39% of participants), attention (of 83%), logical thinking (of 36%) and emotional state, including a significant reduction in somatization, obsessive-compulsive manifestations, depression and anxiety (of 47-63%). Questionnaire survey of participants showed high satisfaction with the training and improvement of cognitive functions and emotional state, which confirms the relevance of the approach. Correlation analysis showed a significant relationship between emotional tension and irrational attitudes, which is important to consider in rehabilitation programs. The training program was adapted to the peculiarities of the participants, which allowed to achieve improvements in cognitive and emotional spheres.
Cosmetic, Nutrition, and Drug Value of Carica papaya: A Review
Authors: Amran Md. Shah , Aktar Fahima , Sharmin Tasnuva , Tahsin Md. Rafat
Published: January 2025

Papaya is an evergreen plant which offers different food, nutrition and therapeutic values for human beings. The fruit is delicious and nutritious. The different parts of the plant such as leaves, seeds, peel, blooms, bark, root, and squash have beneficial activities. It is used for the cure of a variety diseases including digestive disorders, constipation, expulsion of worms, antibacterial, corns, sinuses, skin inflammation, antifertility, dengue fever, warts, glandular tumors, blood pressure, diabetic, anti-HIV, invigorate regenerative organs. It is also used as nutraceutical agent. The present work emphasis on major characteristics of chemical constituents, nutritional components, health and medical benefits of papaya.
Factors Influencing Social Networks Usage among University Students: A Case of Mzumbe University, Morogoro, Tanzania
Authors: J. M Kidindima , Andrea Peter
Published: January 2025

The integration of the social networks in educational practices may bring increased student engagement and may promote collaboration and lead to improved learning outcomes. However, previous studies have primarily focused on the impact of social networks on the academic performance, neglecting to explore the factors influencing social networks usage among university students in Tanzania. This study evaluates factors influencing social networks usage among university students in Tanzania, providing insights for educators, policymakers, and students to enhance its productive application, by informing policy making, curriculum design, and training programs in Tanzanian higher learning institutions. Using a descriptive research design and a mixed research approach, data were collected through questionnaires and interviews from a randomly selected sample of 122 undergraduate students in human resource management at Mzumbe University, while valid responses were 100. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were analysed through thematic analysis. The study revealed university students in Tanzania, particularly at Mzumbe University, are motivated using social networks by several factors, including education, interaction, information, and refreshments. It was also noted that 66% of university students use social networks as a tool or instrument to remove stress and boredom on a daily basis, while others use them to pass time. Based on the findings, it is recommended that universities in Tanzania should encourage their students to properly use social networks to increase leadership skills, build networks to socialise with different groups of people, and interact with people of the same profession to share professionalism and Professional opportunities. Universities also should incorporate social networking tools in academic practices using official sites where students can meet and share educational content apart from holding discussions; in this way, the students will still be connected with social networks for the appropriate academic purposes without the risk of the nonessential applications.
Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination and Health Risks in Crabs (Scylla senrata) from Oil and Non-Oil Producing Communities in Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: Angaye Woyengidoubara Terah , Memba Iketubosin Ngo , Ebong Christopher Unyime , Etisi Silvy Tamarapreye
Published: January 2025

Heavy metal contamination in aquatic environments poses significant risks to public health, particularly in regions affected by industrial activities such as oil exploration. These contaminants can accumulate in marine organisms, posing risks to both ecosystems and human health through dietary exposure. The study investigates the health risks associated with heavy metal contamination in Scylla senrata harvested from Abonnema (non-oil producing community, NOPC) and Kula (oil producing community, OPC) in the Niger Delta region, Nigeria, at both low and high tides. The metals analyzed include iron (Fe), lead (Pb), nickel (Ni), manganese (Mn), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), cadmium (Cd), and chromium (Cr). The analyses were conducted using flame atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 21.0). The results showed significant variation in metal concentrations. Results showed elevated levels of Fe (94.7–146.8 mg/kg), Pb (8.3–38.28 mg/kg), Ni (3.62–6.45 mg/kg), Mn (42.79–71.43 mg/kg), Cu (18.5–27.95 mg/kg), and Cd (1.25–2.00 mg/kg) above WHO/FEPA (2003) limits, particularly in Kula. Chromium (Cr) levels were relatively lower, with concentrations ranging from 0.21 to 0.28 mg/kg at low tide and <0.001 mg/kg at high tide. In addition, zinc (Zn) concentrations remained within the permissible limit. The Estimated Daily Intake (EDI) and Target Hazard Quotient (THQ) calculations indicated that the concentrations of these metals are within safe limits for human consumption, with none of the THQ values exceeding the threshold of 1.0. In conclusion, these findings suggest that while anthropogenic activities, particularly oil exploration, contribute to metal contamination, the consumption of these crabs poses minimal health risk based on current metal exposure levels. Further research and continuous monitoring is recommended to evaluate long-term health and environmental impacts.
The Role of Sugarcane Trash in Soil Fertility and Plant Growth: A Review
Authors: Tandon Vikas , Rani Mamta , Kumar Rohtas , Lathwal Mamta , Kalyan Nikita , Kumar Satender , Kamboj Ankush , Sushil  , Kamboj Paras , Sharma Ajay
Published: January 2025

Sugarcane needs a hot and humid climate and can be grown on a variety of soils that can retain moisture. Owing to its long life cycle it heavily depletes soil nutrients during its growth period. Sugarcane, being a heavy feeder requires nearly 208 kg N, 53 kg P2O5, and 280 kg K2O from the soil to produce 100 t ha-1 sugarcane. Sugarcane, being a C4 plant, produces a large quantity of biomass. Approximately 10-15 t of trash, constituting 10-12% weight of cane harvested, is produced by the sugarcane crop. Generally, cane trash contains 68% organic matter, 0.42% N, 0.15% P, 0.57% K, 0.48% Ca, and 0.12% Mg, besides 25.7, 20.45, 236.4, and 16.8 ppm Zn, Fe, Mn and Ca, respectively. Trash conserves soil moisture, C, and N in the soil and provides energy to increase the yield. The trash application conserves the nutrients in the soil, also aids their availability to the plant, and reduces the fertilizer requirements through recycling nutrients in the soil from residue. Organic mulches also create a better physical, chemical, and biological environment of soils and in turn, improve crop productivity. Burning of trash deteriorate the fertility as well as soil health. It also reduces the soil microbial activity and destabilize of soil aggregates. Significant N losses from residues can occur during burning by high temperature volatilization. In the burnt system, >70% of the organic matter and nutrients in the trash are lost to the atmosphere.
Revolutionizing Citrus Health: AI-Based Detection of Greening Disease and Nutrient Deficiencies in Sweet Orange
Authors: S. R. Thomse , P. H Ghante , D. G Hingole , A. L. Suradkar , S. G Patil , L. P Patil , P. B. Khaire , S. Y Pawar
Published: January 2025

This paper explores the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques for detecting plant diseases, focusing on citrus greening disease and various foliar nutrient deficiencies in sweet orange. Agriculture faces numerous challenges from cultivation to harvesting, including significant yield losses due to disease infections and environmental hazards from excessive use of insecticides and fungicides. As the global population grows, the demand for food is surging, and traditional farming methods fall short in meeting this demand, often degrading soil health through intensive pesticide use. AI offers significant advantages over conventional techniques in disease detection. This study employs AI for visual detection of citrus greening disease and foliar nutrient deficiencies, achieving 87% accuracy on a test dataset of infected, nutrient-deficient, and healthy sweet orange leaves. Performance is evaluated using metrics such as Accuracy, Recall, Precision, and F1-Score. Specifically, Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) architectures, including Visual Geometry Group (VGG-16), are utilized for image-based detection and classification, demonstrating the potential of AI in enhancing plant health monitoring.
Effects of Liquid Organic Fertilizer on Soil Chemistry, Components and Yields of Maize West of Burkina Faso, West Africa
Authors: Senou Issaka , NACANABO Boukaré , NACRO Hassan B.
Published: January 2025

Aims: The aim of this study is to help increase crop yields and soil fertility.
Location and Duration of Studies: The study took place in the western part of Burkina Faso. It is based on the use of a liquid organic fertilizer on corn producers' plots. These are soil fertility data and corn agronomic data over three successive campaigns (2021, 2022 and 2023).
Methodology: A completely randomized block design with three replications comprising five (05) Treatments was set up. The fertilizers used were : NPK (15-15-15), urea (46%N) and liquid organic fertilizer. The liquid organic fertilizer was made using cowpea flour, neem leaves, sugar and animal waste (cow dung and urine). Soil samples were taken at six periods. The first sample was taken before sowing, followed by four more during cultivation and one just after harvesting. Measurements of height and diameter of the rod were taken on the 30th, 45th, 60th and 75th day after sowing.
Results: Results showed that T1 recorded the best pH-water value (6.75) and total phosphorus (410.66 mg/kg). The T4 gave the highest levels of organic carbon (1.5%) and total nitrogen (1.44%). Concerning the cation exchange capacity (CEC), the highest content is obtained with T2 with a value of 10.23 cmol/kg. As for total potassium, the highest content is in T3, at 652.44 mg/kg.
At the maturity, T2 has the highest average diameter at 16.35 mm. In terms of height, the absolute control present the tallest plants with an average value of 1.41m.
The highest yields were obtained with T4 (1983.23 kg/ha), followed by T2 (1834.9 kg/ha), T1 (1723.43 kg/ha) and T3 (1557.12 kg/ha). Liquid organic fertilizer has been effective in producing grain yields at a rate of 40.58%.
Conclusion: The liquid organic fertilizer applied alone has high carbon, total nitrogen, total phosphorus, total potassium and CEC content compared with the control. It was also efficient in grain yield production with a rate of 40.58%. In fact, it is imperative to carry out a test in a paysan environment before popularizing it.
Therapeutic Management of Acute Intestinal Schistosomiasis in A Red Kandhari Bullock
Authors: Sakhare M.P. , Siddiqui MFMF , Kalwaghe S. T. , Wakade U. U. , Shafi T. A. , Mujeeb S. A. , Lingayat S.
Published: January 2025

Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease of cattle that is caused by trematode worms and results in morbidity, mortality, reduced fertility and productivity. A three-year-old Red Kandhari bull weighing 300 kg was presented to Department of Veterinary Medicine, COVAS, MAFSU, Parbhani, Maharashtra with a history of bloody diarrhea and anorexia. Clinical examination revealed rectal temperature 104°F, moderate dehydration, pale conjunctival mucous membranes and bloody diarrhea. Fecal sample analysis showed the presence of spindle-shaped Schistosoma eggs. Based on the history, clinical findings and laboratory examination, the case was diagnosed as intestinal schistosomiasis. The bullock was treated with Praziquantel @ 25 mg/kg orally, with a repeat dose after three weeks, Inj. Sulphadimidine sodium @ 15 ml/50 kg im, Inj. Ascorbic Acid @ 15 mg/kg iv, Inj. Carbazochrome salicylate 10 ml im, Inj. Pheniramine Maleate @ 0.5 mg/kg im, Inj. Meloxicam @ 0.5 mg/kg im. The bull showed a complete recovery after three days of successful therapeutic management.
Impact of Fenugreek Seed Powder Supplementation on Growth Performance in Commercial Broilers Exposed to Dexamethasone
Authors: Kumar Sudhir , Ambwani Tanuj Kumar , Ambwani Sonu , Huozha Ruokuobeinuo , Das Arup Kumar
Published: January 2025

Aim: The study aimed to evaluate the impact of fenugreek seed powder supplementation on the growth performance of commercial broilers exposed to dexamethasone, a synthetic corticosteroid known to induce stress and suppress growth.
Study Design:  A total of 144 day-old broiler chicks (Vencobb) were randomly allocated to four treatment groups, each with three replicates of 12 birds, for a 42-days trial, receiving different dietary treatments, including a control diet, dexamethasone treatment and diets supplemented with fenugreek seed powder (FSP).
Place and Duration of Study: The experiment was conducted for 42 days at the Instructional Poultry Farm of Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, located in Pantnagar, U.S. Nagar, Uttarakhand
Methodology: The treatment groups included: T1 (Control) - standard diet; T2 - standard diet with dexamethasone (1 mg/kg body weight); T3 - standard diet with dexamethasone (1 mg/kg body weight) and FSP (1% of the diet); and T4 - standard diet with FSP (1% of the diet). Growth parameters such as body weight gain, feed intake and feed conversion ratio (FCR) were measured over a period of 42 days of all the four groups.
Results: The results demonstrated that dexamethasone treatment in the T2 group led to a noticeable reduction in weight gain. On the other hand, broilers in the T3 and T4 groups, supplemented with 1% FSP, showed significant improvements in feed intake, weight gain and feed conversion efficiency compared to those without FSP or subjected to dexamethasone alone (P < 0.05).
Conclusion: Dexamethasone exposure significantly reduced growth performance, while fenugreek seed powder supplementation mitigated these negative effects. Broilers receiving FSP demonstrated improved body weight gain and FCR compared to the dexamethasone-only and control groups. The findings suggest that incorporating FSP into broiler diets enhances growth performance and mitigates the adverse effects of dexamethasone-induced stress, making it a valuable dietary intervention under both normal and stressful conditions.Further research on optimal dosage and long-term effects is recommended.
Innovative Approaches to Bengal gram Yield Mapping: Integration of Sentinel-1 SAR and Crop Simulation Models for Precision Agriculture
Authors: Pazhanivelan Sellaperumal , Sudarmanian N.S. , Satheesh S. , Ragunath K.P.
Published: January 2025

Accurate spatial yield estimation is crucial for optimizing agricultural management and ensuring food security. This study integrates Sentinel-1A SAR remote sensing data and the DSSAT crop simulation model to predict Bengal gram (chickpea) yield in Nagaur district, Rajasthan, India. Sentinel-1A backscatter data were processed for crop area mapping, achieving an overall classification accuracy of 85.1% and a kappa index of 0.70, demonstrating the reliability of SAR for agricultural monitoring under diverse weather conditions. Leaf Area Index (LAI) was derived from SAR backscatter values and linked to DSSAT-simulated yields, generating spatial yield predictions. Validation using Crop Cutting Experiment (CCE) data showed a high agreement of 91.3% between predicted and observed yields, with low root mean square error (RMSE), confirming model accuracy. This research highlights the synergistic potential of SAR-based remote sensing and simulation models for large-scale yield forecasting, advancing precision agriculture. Future efforts may incorporate additional sensors and machine learning to further enhance prediction accuracy and adaptability to climate variability.
Evolving Trends in Haryana's Food Processing Sector: Growth, Structure, and Linkages
Authors: Ipshita  , Bala Kiran
Published: January 2025

The present piece of study tries to highlight the status and structure of the food manufacturing industry of the state Haryana. The status of the industry has been analyzed in terms of its structure, growth and contribution in the total manufacturing sector of Haryana. The study utilizes ASI data (2008-22) and NIC classification to evaluate sub-sector performance. The food manufacturing sector is dominated by the grain milling industry followed by manufacturing of other food products units including bakery products, confectionary, prepared foods and many more. Fruit and Vegetables processing units, prepared animal feed manufacturing units and meat processing units remains few, limiting their contribution in the sector. Moreover, the industry has shown a very inconsistent growth trend when compared to the manufacturing sector. Higher working capital intensity of the industry in comparison to raw material intensity indicates creation of more forward linkages by the sector in terms of technological advancements and have revealed comparatively lesser backward linkages.
Humbang Hasundutan Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Regional Road Grant Program: Econometric Descriptive Analysis Accessibility and Sustainability
Authors: S De Zon Franatha , Lubis Satia Negara , Thoha Achmad Siddik
Published: January 2025

The Regional Road Grant Program (PHJD) is a strategic government initiative aimed at improving regional accessibility through the development and maintenance of road infrastructure. This study examines the impact of PHJD on accessibility, land use changes, and socio-economic dynamics in Humbang Hasundutan Regency. The research employs spatial analysis using overlay maps of land use from 2018 and 2023, primary surveys with 100 respondents, and paired sample t-tests to measure travel time changes before and after the program. The findings reveal a 50% increase in built-up land along PHJD roads, accompanied by an 18% decrease in green and agricultural land, indicating intensified economic activity but with ecological trade-offs. Community accessibility improved significantly, with average travel times reduced by 35%, enhancing mobility to health, education, and economic centers. Additionally, the program led to a 50% increase in built-up land and a corresponding decline in agricultural and green areas, highlighting intensified economic activity. Statistical analysis confirms that PHJD implementation directly affected travel time (p < 0.05) and land use changes, underscoring its transformative role in regional development. However, challenges such as unplanned land use changes and increased congestion require attention to ensure sustainable growth.
Missing Race and Ethnicity Data in Pediatric Studies
Authors: Vedelli Jordan K. H. , Azizi Zahra , Anand Kanwaljeet J. S.
Published: November 2023

This Viewpoint discusses missing race and ethnicity data in pediatric studies.
Progress of Triboelectric Nanogenerators with Environmental Adaptivity
Authors: Liu Luyun , Wu Mengjie , Zhao Weitao , Tao Jin , Zhou Xinran , Xiong Jiaqing
Published: November 2023

As a distributed environmental energy harvesting device, triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) inevitably encounter different and extreme application scenarios, such as environment with high temperature, high humidity, corrosion condition, frequent mechanical stimulus, and physical damages, which resulting in triboelectric performance degradation either by damaging device structure or reducing surface potential, and accelerating dissipation of surface bound charge. Therefore, tremendous efforts are dedicated to improving the TENG performance, enabling devices are competent in sustaining various challenging conditions. This review summarizes and highlights the latest research progress of strategy to achieve TENGs with high environmental adaptivity in three representative application fields of interfacial devices, wearable devices and implantable devices, aiming to gain insights in terms of material selection, structural design, preparation technology, working mode and integration strategy. The future development of the TENG would transform from static to dynamic device that possesses multifunction, high stability, autonomous response and actuation ability to adapt complex application environment. It is hoped that this review article could steer the development of environment‐adaptive TENGs to a higher level.
Biomaterials Elicit Pyroptosis Enhancing Cancer Immunotherapy
Authors: Zhang Meng‐Jie , Wang Yuan‐Yuan , Han Lin‐Lin , Liu Xin‐Yang , Xie Yun‐Yun , Xu Zhigang , Sun Zhi‐Jun
Published: November 2023

Cancer immunotherapy has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of malignant tumors, but its effectiveness is limited by the low immune response rate and immune‐related adverse events. Pyroptosis, as an inflammatory programmed cell death type, triggers strong acute inflammatory response and antitumor immunity, converting “cold” tumors to “hot”. Particularly, biomaterials loading pyroptosis inducers targeting the tumor microenvironment to engineer pyroptosis, have achieved great progress in recent years. Herein, the design strategy, mechanism pathway, and role of biomaterials to induce pyroptosis in cancer immunotherapy are comprehensively reviewed. The present review focuses on the application of biomaterials‐induced pyroptosis in cancer immunotherapy, including nanogel, polymer prodrug, nanovesicle, and mesoporous material. Additionally, the synthesis of a series of stimuli‐responsive nanoplatforms, including glutathione‐responsive, pH‐responsive, reactive oxygen species‐responsive, and enzyme‐mimicking catalytic performance, is described. Meanwhile, it augments multiple immune response processes of cell uptake, antigen presentation, T‐cell activation, and expansion. Finally, the perspectives of pyroptosis‐mediated inflammation to break through the tumor vascular basement membrane barrier achieving efficient volcanic penetration of biomaterials are discussed. Artificial intelligence, multi‐omics analysis, and anthropogenic animal models of organoids are presented, aiming to provide guidance and assistance for constructing effective and controllable pyroptosis‐engineered biomaterials and improving tumor immunotherapy.
Copper Nanodots‐Based Hybrid Hydrogels with Multiple Enzyme Activities for Acute and Infected Wound Repair
Authors: Cui Yuyu , Zhang Wei , Shan Jie , He Jia , Niu Qiang , Zhu Can , Wang Wenqi , Chen Xu‐Lin , Wang Xianwen
Published: November 2023

Effectively controlling bacterial infection, reducing the inflammation and promoting vascular regeneration are all essential strategies for wound repair. Nanozyme technology has potential applications in the treatment of infections because its non‐antibiotic dependent, topical and noninvasive nature. In wound management, copper‐based nanozymes have emerged as viable alternatives to antibiotics. In this study, an ultrasmall cupric enzyme with high enzymatic activity is synthesized and added to a nontoxic, self‐healing, injectable cationic guar gum (CG) hydrogel network. The nanozyme exhibits remarkable antioxidant properties under neutral conditions, effectively scavenging reactive nitrogen and oxygen species (RNOS). Under acidic conditions, Cu NDs have peroxide (POD) enzyme‐like activity, which allows them to eliminate hydrogen peroxides and produce free radicals locally. Antibacterial experiments show that they can kill bacteria and remove biofilms. It reveals that low concentrations of Cu ND/CG decrease the expression of the inflammatory factors in cells and tissues, effectively controlling inflammatory responses. Cu ND/CG hydrogels also inhibit HIF‐1α and promote VEGF expression in the wound with the ability to promote vascular regeneration. In vivo safety assessments reveal a favorable biosafety profile. Cu ND/CG hydrogels offer a promising solution for treating acute and infected wounds, highlighting the potential of innovative nanomaterials in wound healing.