bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Phytogeographical Notes on Indian Connaraceae
Authors: Mondal M. S. , Guha R.
Published: May 2024

The family Connaraceae comprises of 24 genera and 385 species (Schellenberg, 1938) and is distributed exclusively in the tropics of the World. Africa is very well represented by 12 genera and 154 species. Asia and America are not so rich but having 9 genera and 142 species and 5 genera and 89 species respectively. The members of the family are largely restricted to lowland rain forests. Leenhouts (1958) led to a considerable reduction in the number of species and also substantial reduction of genera. His revision led to reduction of genera and species to 9 genera and 142 species for Asia and adjacent areas, 6 genera and 36 species for Malaysia, and 10 genera and 49 species for Africa. Forero (1983) estimated 101 species under 5 genera for America. Mabberley (1997) considers 180 species from 12 genera all over the world. India is represented by 4 genera, 15 species including 1 subspecies and 2 varieties (Mondal, 2000). The family was first designated by Robert Brown (1818) with 3 genera from Terebintaceae of de Jussieu (1789), a group of Genera Tbrebinacies affinia. Since then many more taxa have been added to this family and their distributional area have been revalued. Present paper deals with the distribution of Indian members of Connaraceae with latest nomenclature. The extension of Indian elements outside the country and the influcnec exerted by foreign taxa are presented. Fossil remains so far reported are also discussed. The paper will be very much helpful in better understanding of the world distribution pattern of the family and also to correlate the fossil remains and impressions.
Extended Distribution of a Rare Seaweed Botryocladia skottsbergii (Boergs.) Levr. (Rhodophyceae) on the Indian Coast
Authors: Rao P. S. N. , Tigga Marcel
Published: May 2024

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Ethnomedicinal Plants Used against Diabetes at Bargarh District in Orissa (India)
Authors: Sen S. K. , Pradhan B. , Behera L. M.
Published: May 2024

This paper deals with 11 plant species of ethnomedicinal value used to manage diabetes by the people residing in the forests of Barapahad and Gandhamardan hills in Bargarh district, Orissa. The data presented in this paper has been collected by personal contact with different medicine men. Voucher specimens are deposited in the herbarium of Botany Department, Panchayat College, Bargarh, Orissa.
National Orchidarium and Experimental Garden, Yercaud - Terrestrial Orchids in Cultivation
Authors: Ansari A. A. , Dwarakan P.
Published: May 2024

The present paper deals with 42 species of terrestrial orchids being cultivated and maintained as germplasm in the National Orchidarium and Experimental Garden, Yercaud.
Contribution to the Liverworts of Gobind National Park, Uttaranchal, India
Authors: Singh S. K. , Singh D. K.
Published: May 2024

The paper presents the result of a morphotaxonomic study on the liverworts of Gobind National Park in North-west Himalaya. A total of nine species, viz. Plagiochila asplenioides (L.) Dum. (Plagiochilaceae), Porella campylophylla var. ligulifera (Tayl.) Hatt. (Porellaceae), Porella hattorii Udar & Shaheen (Porellaceae), Pellia endivaefolia (Dicks.) Dum. (Pelliaceae), Metzgeria hamata Lindenb. (Metzgeriaceae), Targionia indica Udar & Gupta (Targioniaceae), Conocephalum conicum (L.) Dum. (Conocephallaceae), Reboulia hemisphaerica (L.) Raddi (Rebouliaceae), and Dumortiera hirsuta (Sw.) Reinw., Blume & Nees (Marchantiaceae) have been described in present communication. This constitutes first record of liverworts from this National Park, situated in Uttarkashi district of newly created state of Uttaranchal.
Flowers of Sahyadri - Field Guide to 500 Flowers of North Western Ghats
Authors: Singh Paramjit , Sanjappa M.
Published: May 2024

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What is Kanjarum palghatense Ramam. (Acanthaceae)?
Authors: Venu P. , Daniel P.
Published: May 2024

The long established Kanjarum palghatense Ramam. is now proved that it is nothing but the less known Strobilanthes dupeni Bedd. ex C. B. Clarke. It is redescribed, illustrated and its critical status reviewed.
Species of Ceramium (Ceramiales-Rhodophyta) from Kerala
Authors: Anil Kumar C.
Published: May 2024

Five species of the genus Ceramium Roth. (C. caudatum Setch & Gard, C. californicum I. Ag, C. equisetoides Daws, C. flaccidum (Kutz.) Ardissone and C. suhrianum Silva) are described from Kerala. Of these C. equisetoides and, C. californicum are the first report from Indian Ocean md one species (C. caudatum) is new to Indian shores.
Studies in Epiphyllous Liverworts of India - Its Present Position
Authors: Lal Jagdish
Published: May 2024

The paper presents state-of-the-art report of the studies in epiphyllous liverworts of India. Such taxa are confined to Eastern Himlayas, South India and Andaman & Nicobar Islands only. Two other major bryogeographical units of Indian Bryoflora, namely Western Himalayas and Central Indian Zone are apparently devoid of this interesting group of plants. On the basis of bryological literature and present study it is concluded that 39 species, belonging to 14 genera, occur in India. The represented families are Lejeuneaceae (sensu lato), Radulaceae and Metzgeriaceae. Colura acutifolia Ast is a new record for the" country. Distributional details of all the species of epiphyllous liverworts occurring in India have been provided.
A New Species of Balsaminaceae, Impatiens tirunelvelica, from Peninsular India
Authors: Viswanathan M. B. , Manikandan U.
Published: May 2024

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The Nomenclatural Type of Utricularia capillacea Willd. (Lentibulariaceae)
Authors: Bhattacharyya P. K.
Published: May 2024

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Agapetes neriifolia (King & Prain ) Airy Shaw Var. Minor (king & Prain ) Airy Shaw-A New Record for India
Authors: Banik D. , Sharma A. , Muthu J.
Published: May 2024

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Addition to the Bryoflora of India
Authors: Daniels A. E. D. , Daniel P.
Published: May 2024

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Cicuta virosa L. (Apiaceae)-A Rare Species from Jammu & Kashmir
Authors: Uniyal B. P. , Pant P. C.
Published: May 2024

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Floristic and Vegetational Analysis of Nabarangapur District of Orissa, India
Authors: Brahmam M. , Dhal N. K.
Published: May 2024

Nabarangapur district of Orissa is floristically worked out. The vegetation of the district is found to fall broadly under 1). Tropical semi-evergreen Forests and 2). Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests as per the classification of Champion and Seth. In addition to the above, several sub types and sera1 types like Bamboo btakes, Riparian Fringing Forest, Scrubs, Grasslands etc. are noticed. The natural vegetation which was predominantly arboreal before 1970 became greatly modified due to the settlements of East Bengal (Bangladesh) refugees under Dandakaranya rehabilitation programme.
Wild Asteraceous Species of Indian Botanic Garden
Authors: Ansari A. A. , Panda S.
Published: May 2024

The paper deals with the wild Asteraceous species of Indian Botanic Garden, Howrah in West Bengal. A total number of 16 wild species growing in this garden have been recorded. All are herbaceous. Many species flower throughout the year. The leaves of Mikania macrantha Kunth and Ageratum conyzoides L. are crushed and applied on wounds.
Contribution to the Embryology, Sporoderm and Spermoderm Pattern of Bothriochloa pertusa (L.) A. Camus, Capillipedium filiculme (Hook.F.) Stapf and Dichanthium annulatum (Forssk.) Stapf with a Brief discussion on its Taxonomic Status
Authors: Nikhade C. A. , Ghaisas V. A.
Published: May 2024

Embryological features in Bothriochloa pertusa, Capillipedium filiculme and Dichanthium annulatumhave been studied. The male reproductive characters are constant as evidenced by anther wall development and it corresponds to Monocot type. At maturity the pollen grains are 3-celled. Embryo sac development and embryogeny conforms to Polygonum type and Asterad type respectively. Endosperm, seed coat and pericarp have been studied and data on SEM investigation on pollen wall and seed coat of these taxa are added.The three taxa viz., Bothriochloa, Capillipedium and Dichanthium were considered under Andropogoneae of Panicoideae as separate genera by Bor (1960). De Wet and Harlan (1970) merged them in Dichanthium. The evidences given by them are intergeneric hybridization and production of fertile hybrids between these three genera. Clayton (1977) also followed the concept of merger taking priority. The authors assessed the possibility of merger into Dichanthium on the basis of embryology, sporoderm and spermoderm pattern
An Ethnobotanical Study of the Tribals of Barwani District of Madhya Pradesh
Authors: Mahajan S. K. , Khare B.
Published: May 2024

Ethnobotanical survey of the tribals of Barwani district has been done during 1999 - 2000. In all 18 species belonging to 17 genera and 15 families are reported which are used by the tribal people. The juice of young leaves of Ficus religiosa to cure any type of heart disease is of considerable importance and noteworthy.
Phyletic Versus Phenetic Approach of Classification a Case Study from Family Euphorbiaceae
Authors: Chaturvedi Alka , Phani Kumar G.
Published: May 2024

Phenetic as well as Phyletic, are both objective classifications, but are based on different dicta. One is based on overall similarities and other on evolutionary characters It is a matter of arguments, which one is more predictive and natural. Some taxa of Euphorbiaceae have been taken as example to see, which one is better.
In Memorium - Dr. G. Panigrahi (1924-2004)
Authors: Sanjappa M. , Singh Paramjit
Published: May 2024

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Additions to the Moss Flora of the Indian Mainland
Authors: Daniels A. E. D. , Daniels P.
Published: May 2024

Four mosses, viz., Calymperes motleyi. Fissidens robinsonii, Leucophanes glaucescens and L. nicobaricum are recorded for the Indian mainland. They are described in detail and illustrated.
A Check List of Algae from Chilika Lake, Orissa
Authors: Rath J. , Adhikary S. P.
Published: May 2024

A total of one hundred and two species of algae belonging to five divisions e.g. Cyanophyta, Chlorophyta, Bacillariophyta, Dinophyta and Rhodophyta were recorded from the Chilika lake during 2000-2001 of which fifty eight species belonging to four divisions were reported for the first time. Enteromorpha usneoides recorded in the Southern sector of the lake for the first time shows new and extended distribution range of Entromorpha species in India. A checklist of algal species found in Chilika lake has been given.
Ricciocarpos Corda (Hepaticae) from Maldah District, West Bengal: A New Generic Record for Gangetic Plain
Authors: Kumar Sheo , Lal Jagdish , Gupta Pratibha
Published: May 2024

Genus Ricciocarpos Corda (Family Ricciaceae) has been recorded for the first time from the Gangetic Plain of West Bengal. The same has been described along with the ecological notes and associated aquatic macrophytes.
Kosgai Hills, Korba (chhatishgarh State) a New Locality of the 'Whisk Fern' - Psilotum nudum (L.) P. Beauv
Authors: Sinha Deepak Kumar , Lal Jagdish
Published: May 2024

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Recollection of Cistachne tubulosa (Schrenk) Wight (Orobanchaceae) from Maharashtra after about a Century
Authors: Pradhan S. G. , Diwakar P. G. , Rao K. M.
Published: May 2024

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Contribution to the Flora of Himachal Pradesh from Pin Valley National Park
Authors: Srivastava S. K. , Chandra Sekar K.
Published: May 2024

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Fimbristylis aggregata C.E.C. Fisch. (Cyperaceae), Rediscovered from the Anamalais, Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu
Authors: Arisdason W. , Daniel P.
Published: May 2024

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Cicerbita filicina (Duthie Ex Stebbins) Mamgain & Rao (Asteraceae) Rediscovered after Type Collection from Kumaon, Uttaranchal
Authors: Srivastava S. K. , Singh Surender
Published: May 2024

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Two New Records of Lichens for India from Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve, West Bengal
Authors: Jagadeesh Ram T. A. M. , Sinha G. P.
Published: May 2024

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The Identity of Stenosiphonium wightii Bremek. (Acanthaceae)
Authors: Venu P. , Dinesh Albertson W.
Published: May 2024

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Addition to Indian Orchid Flora - Cleisostoma duplicilobum (J. J. Sm.) Garay from Nagaland
Authors: Phukan S. , Odyuo N.
Published: May 2024

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A Preliminary Census of Hepaticae and Anthocerotae of Doon Valley
Authors: Singh S. K. , Singh D. K.
Published: May 2024

Twenty eight species of liverworts and hornworts have been recorded from Doon valley. Of these, Fossombronia pusilla (L.) Dumort. and Riccia cruciata Kashyap are new record for western Himalaya. Three species viz. Monosolenium tenerum Griff., Riccia frostii Austin anda Riccia sorocarp Bisch. are new record for Uttarakhand, while 15 species are recorded for the first time from Doon valley.
Bryo-Diversity in Indian Botanic Garden, Howrah, West Bengal
Authors: Singh S. K. , Ghosh J. P.
Published: May 2024

Twenty-five species of bryophytes, comprising 16 mosses, 7 liverworts and 2 hornworts have been recorded from various habitats in Indian Botanic Garden, Howrah. These include 5 new records for the Gangetic Plains and 2 new records for the State of West Bengal.
Critical Notes on Litsea stocksii (Meisn.) Hook. F.
Authors: Bhuinya T. , Singh Paramijit
Published: May 2024

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Sorbus sujoyi Ghora (Rosaceae) - A New Species from North East India
Authors: Ghora Chhabi
Published: May 2024

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A New Combination in Sorbus cuspidata (Spach) Hedlund (Rosaceae)
Authors: Ghora Chhabi
Published: May 2024

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Two New Records of the Genus Bovista Pers. : Pers. (Gasteromycetes) from India
Authors: Sharma J. R. , Pandey K. N. , Bisht Dipika
Published: May 2024

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Chimonobambusa quadrangularis (Franceschi) Makino: A New Bamboo Record for India
Authors: Kumari Pushpa , Singh Paramjith
Published: May 2024

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Studies on Phytodiversity of Little Rann of Kachchh with Special Reference to Wild Ass Sanctuary, Gujarat
Authors: Pandey R. P.
Published: May 2024

The floristic studies of any protected area viz. National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, Biosphere Reserve etc. are important for the effective assessment of phytodiversity and the resultant data act as precursor for sustainable habitat management and to formulate future planning strategies for conservation of Biodiversity. The present paper envisages an account of vegetation, floral composition of vascular plants comprising 372 species belonging to 224 genera under 72 families. Besides this, economically important plants of bioperspective nature have been given. The present study also envisages a list of 20 crop/cultivated plants along with their 24 wild relatives occurring in the sanctuary area. The present paper also analysed rare and threatened taxa and their conservation in the area. At last management constraints and recommendations have also been dealt.
Notes on Begonia burkillii Dunn and its Rediscovery from Arunachal Pradesh, India
Authors: Uddin Amad , Phukan S. , Borthakur S. K.
Published: May 2024

Begonia burkillii Dunn (Begoniaceae) is recollected from Namdapha Biosphere Reserve, Arunachal Pradesh, India, near its type locality after a gap of 96 years. Critical taxonomic investigations and illustrations of the species along with notes on the sect. Sphenanthera with an artificial key to the species recorded from India are provided.
Some New Reports for the Flora of West Bengal
Authors: Debta M. R.
Published: May 2024

Dichrocephala integrifolia subsp. gracilis (DC.) Fayed, Prenanthes violifolia Decne. Saussurea gossypiphora D. Don, S. leontodontoides (DC.) Sch.-Bip., S. sughoo C. B. Clarke belonging to the family Asteraceae are reported here for the first time from West Bengal.
Ephedra sumlingensis (Ephedraceae) - A New Species from Himachal Pradesh, India
Authors: Sharma Prabha , Uniyal P. L.
Published: May 2024

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On the Occurrence of Three Species of Pseudocylosorus Airy Shaw from West Bengal
Authors: Biswas Anjali , Basu S. K.
Published: May 2024

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New Species of Saxifraga from Arunachal Pradesh, India
Authors: Wadhwa B. M.
Published: May 2024

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Lejeunea papilionacea Steph. (Hepaticae:Lejeuneaceae) - An Addition to Indian Bryoflora from East Sikkim
Authors: Singh Devendra , Dey Monalisa , Singh D. K.
Published: May 2024

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Notes on Medinilla Gaudich. (Melastomataceae) from Great Nicobar Island, India
Authors: Jayanthi J. , Karthigeyan K. , Sumathi R. , Diwakar P. G.
Published: May 2024

A new species viz. Medinilla balakrishnanii, allied to M. coriacea Merr., is described. Medinilla speciosa (Reinw. ex Blume) Blume is reported for the first time as an addition to the Flora of India. Detailed descriptions, ecological notes with illustration are provided.
Three New Combinations in Photinia arguta Lindl. (Rosaceae)
Authors: Ghora C.
Published: May 2024

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On the Identity of Arundinaria clarkei Gamble ex Brandis (Poaceae:Bambusoideae) - Its Recollection and Taxonomic Position
Authors: Kumari P. , Singh P.
Published: May 2024

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Revision of Genus Docynia Decne. (Rosaceae) in India
Authors: Ghora Chhabi
Published: May 2024

The revisionary studies of the genus Docynia Decne. in India, recognises three taxa viz. Docynia hookeriana Decne., D. indica (Colebrooke ex Wall.) Decne., D. indica var. griffithiana (Decne.) Ghora described from Eastern Himalaya. They are described here with indication of their types and specimens studied.
Algal Flora of Howrah District, West Bengal, India
Authors: Sau Ankhi
Published: May 2024

The present study records occurance of 238 algal taxa belonging to seven Classes - Chlorophyceae (103 spp.), Cyanophyceae (63 spp.), Bacillariophyceae (59 spp.), Euglenophyceae (10 spp.), Xanthophyceae (1 sp.), Dinophyceae (1 sp.) and Rhodophyceae (1 sp.) from Howrah District, West Bengal during 2005-2008. The species have been chumerated their currently accepted name along with brief description, distribution and voucher specimens.
Two Species of Daltonia Hook & Taylor (Daltoniaceae:Bryophyta) New to the Moss Flora of India
Authors: Daniels A. E. D. , Kariyappa K. C. , Daniel P.
Published: May 2024

Daltonia angustifolia and D. contorta are added here to the bryoflora of India from the part of the Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve of Tamil Nadu in the southern Western Ghats. The genus Daltonia, earlier known to be distributed only in the Himalaya in India, is new to the bryoflora of Peninsular India.
Notes on the Nomenclature of the Family Lauraceae from India
Authors: Gangopadhyay Mohan
Published: May 2024

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Naming Common Himalayan Paraquilegia J. R. Drumm. & Hutch. (Ranunculaceae)
Authors: Pusalkar Prashant K. , Singh D. K.
Published: May 2024

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Additions to the Flowering Plants of India from Arunachal Pradesh
Authors: Dash S. S. , Mao A. A.
Published: May 2024

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Towards Conservation and Management of Mangrove Ecosystems in India
Authors: Venu R. , Singh Paramjit
Published: May 2024

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New Species (Published in this Volume)
Authors: . .
Published: May 2024

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A New Species of Calypogeia Raddi (Marchantiophyta:Calypogeiaceae) from Eastern Himalaya, India
Authors: Das Sudipa , Singh D. K.
Published: May 2024

The genus Calypogeia Raddi is represented in India by six species (Singh, 2001). All the six species are found in Eastern Himalaya with three species, C. aeruginosa Mitt., C. fissa (L.) Raddi and C. marginella Mitt., restricted to this region alone in Indian bryoflora. Of the remaining three, C. arguta Nees &Â  Mont. is common to Eastern Himalaya, Central India, South India and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands; C. azurea Stotler & Crotz occurs in both Eastern and Western Himalaya and South India and C. lunata Mitt. is common to Eastern as well as Western Himalaya (Mitten, 1861; Chopra, 1943; Sharma & Srivastava, 1993; Singh & al., 2008). During the course of study on the liverworts and hornworts of Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh, Eastern Himalaya, the authors came across an interesting species of the genus Calypogeia Raddi. Detailed morphotaxonomic study of the species and study of relevant literature (Bischler, 1962a, 1962b; Srivastava & Sharma, 1986; Sharma & Srivastava, 1993; Paton, 1999) revealed it to be a hitherto undescribed species of the genus. The same has been described and illustrated as C. udarii in the present communication.
A Contribution to the Flora of Solapur District, Maharashtra, India
Authors: Das Sujit Kumar Das
Published: May 2024

The floristic account of 55 taxa belonging to 44 genera under 29 families hitherto not reported from Solapur district of Maharashtra are enumerated here of which 2 taxa are endemic to India. Nine photographs are also provided for field identification.
Notes on Cleidion nitidum (Euphorbiaceae) from Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
Authors: Venkat Ramana M. , Venu P. , Sanjappa M.
Published: May 2024

Cleidion nitidum (Mull. Arg.) Thwaites ex Kurz is collected from a range of localities from Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The issues concerning its identity, affinity with C. javanicum, C. microcarpum and C. ramosii and distribution are deliberated. It is described and illustrated.
Flowering of Chimonocalamus longiusculus (Poaceae:Bambusoideae) in Experimental Garden of Botanical Survey of India, Itanagar
Authors: Bhaumik M. , Mao A. A.
Published: May 2024

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Kobresia gandakiensis - A New Record for India
Authors: Jana Bikash , Srivastava R. C.
Published: May 2024

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Iseilema - A New Generic Record for North Eastern India
Authors: Pathak S. , Singh P.
Published: May 2024

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Status of Family Lophoziaceae (Hepaticae) in India
Authors: Srivastava Smita , Srivastava S. C. , Rawat K. K.
Published: May 2024

Status of family Lophoziaceae in India has been discussed in the light of recent investigations and our own observations on Indian taxa. A total of 19 taxa have been recognised under eight genera including Isopaches Buch., Lophozia (Dumort.) Dumort., Schistochilopsis (N. Kitag.) Konstant., Anastrepta (Lindb.) Schiffn., Anastrophyllum (Spruce) Schiffn., Tritomaria Schiffn. ex Loeske, Tetralophozia (R.M. Schust.) Schljakov and Plicanthus R.M. Schust. Four taxa viz., Anastrophyllum minutum var. himalayanum var. nov., Lophozia udarii sp. nov., Lophozia indica sp. nov. and Schistochilopsis incisa var. himalayana var. nov., have been described as new to science. Sphenolobus longkyrdumii A.P. Singh&V. Nath is proposed as synonym under Metahygrobiella albula (Mitt.) Grolle (family Cephaloziaceae Mig.), hence excluded.
Plagiochila Gymnoclada (Marchantiophyta: Plagiochilaceae) - New to Indian Bryoflora from Eastern Himalaya with a Note on Distribution of the Sect. Plagiochila in India
Authors: Deo Siddhartha Singh , Singh D. K.
Published: May 2024

Plagiochila gymnoclada Sande Lac. - a species widespread in East and Southeast Asia and Melanesia, belonging to section Plagiochila is recorded for the first time in Indian bryoflora from West Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh in Eastern Himalaya. A note on the distribution of the section Plagiochila in India has been provided.
Angiosperm Diversity of Sandy Coast of Balasore District, Odisha, India
Authors: Sahoo Rama Chandra , Sahu Deenabandhu , Misra Malaya K.
Published: May 2024

The paper deals with the angiosperm diversity of sandy coast of Balasore district, Odisha. The angiospermous flora consists of 352 species under 258 genera belonging to 84 families. Monocotyledons are represented by 20% (72 species). The flora consists of 212 herbs, 19 climbers, 51 shrubs and 70 tree species. Leguminosae are the dominant family followed by Poaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Cyperaceae, Asteraceae, Convolvulaceae and Verbenaceae.
Studies on the Subfamily Apostasioideae (Orchidaceae) in India
Authors: Chowdhery H. J.
Published: May 2024

The present paper deals with the taxonomic treatment of the subfamily Apostasioideae in India, the subfamily is represented by the genus Apostasia Blume with three species namely Apostasia nuda R.Br., Apostasia odorata Blume and Apostasia wallichii R.Br. In India.
The Union State after the 20th Anniversary
Authors: Malyshev D.
Published: May 2024

The new realities of the modern world have brought to the fore the need for more effective development of the existing international structures in the post-Soviet space. Such a specific developing formation as the Union State of Russia and Belarus (SGRB) is among them. Analysis of the SGRB activities at present stage (2019–2023) is the main research task of this article. Particular attention is paid to the prospects of the Union State, taking into account the modern international realities. They are sufficiently affected by the Russian Special Military Operation (SVO) in Ukraine, which was launched on February 24, 2022, and the accompanying unprecedent “wave” of sanctions initiated by the collective West against Russia and Belarus. Under these conditions, the very logic and functioning of the Union State have undergone significant changes, so that the coalition of the two states, which initially focused mainly on socio-economic interaction, began to increasingly acquire political and even military features. At present, the Union State highlights a number of serious projects in the sphere of financial, economic, social, and humanitarian cooperation. Although Russia and Belarus face many difficulties and contradictions in their cooperation within the framework of the international association created by them, their political and military interaction has become an important component of the Union State’s activities. The SGRB represents to some extent a new segment of regional interaction and integration in the Russian Near Abroad. The analysis of different stages in the Union State development after 2019, when the 20th anniversary of the SUBR was celebrated, facilitates an overall assessment of the effectiveness of political integration processes in the post-Soviet space. The results of the study help to determine the possibility of using the Union State’s experience to create new interstate associations in the territories of the former Soviet Union.
Trade-Economic and Scientific-Technical Relations Between the USA and the USSR during the Years of Detente
Authors: Yungblyud V. , Ilyin D.
Published: May 2024

The topic of cooperation between the USSR and the USA in the economic, scientific and technical fields during the years of detente in bilateral relations (1969–1979) has been developed by American and European historians, political scientists, economists and experts in international relations theory for 50 years. This review describes the main stages of evolution of the foreign historiography on this problem. The authors consider the development of trade relations, technological exchanges and cooperation in the field of science as a coherent whole due to their “multilayered nature” and cumulative impact on the overall dynamics and final results of the Cold War. It is noted that from the very beginning, the formation of investigative issues was greatly influenced by theoretical works, as well as memoirs and diaries of American statesmen, Presidents, Secretaries of State, Assistants to the President for National Security Affairs, who were direct participants in the events. It is proved that in modern foreign studies, there is a tendency to belittle the significance of the experience of detente as a special model of relations between the East and the West. There is an attitude to the achievements of the exploratory programs implemented in those years as something situational and insignificant. Another conclusion concerns the difference in the emphasis of domestic and foreign authors regarding the choice of research issues. While the former tend to pay attention to the potential, implemented and missed opportunities of scientific and technical cooperation between the two superpowers during the period of relative thaw, the latter focus on studying the U.S. trade policy, but the transfer of technologies and high-tech products is considered in the context of discriminatory restrictions caused by the logic of the Cold War. While Russian authors, as a rule, emphasize the equal and mutually beneficial nature of cooperation in the scientific and technical sphere, American and European historians point to the USSR lagging behind in the development and introduction of new technologies into production by the mid‑1970s, a greater interest in cooperation and, as a result, a more vulnerable position in the negotiation and bargaining.
Are There Any Ways to Break Through the Korean Nuclear Impasse?
Authors: Davydov O.
Published: May 2024

The article attempts to analyze the situation surrounding the nuclear problem on the Korean Peninsula. Today, the nuclear issue is a whole complex of issues related to security on the Korean Peninsula. These include, first of all, the implementation by the North Korean leadership of programs to create nuclear and missile weapons in violation of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), the adoption by Pyongyang of a military doctrine allowing for the possibility of using nuclear weapons in the event of a conflict in Korea, as well as reciprocal steps from the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK), aimed at implementing nuclear deterrence. Considering the reasons for the failure of international negotiations, the author pays attention to the proposals made by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to conclude a peace treaty (non-aggression treaty) with the United States, as well as other North Korean initiatives aimed at normalizing relations with the U. S. By failing to respond rationally to these steps, Washington missed the opportunity to reach an agreement with Pyongyang on a mutually acceptable basis. Particular attention is paid to new aspects in the approaches of DPRK, which declares the “irreversibility” and “legitimate nature” of its nuclear status. Today, the path to a nuclear settlement on the Korean Peninsula appears to be much more difficult than it was a decade ago, and certainly during the Six-Party Talks (2003–2008). Now the states involved are demonstrating mutual bitterness, categorical rejection of each other, and are relying primarily on forceful methods to protect their own interests. Therefore, returning to a normal diplomatic agenda, which alone will create a chance to resolve the nuclear and other problems of the Korean Peninsula, is possible only through de-escalation of confrontation, transition from military-political deterrence to restraint, and restoration of interrupted communication channels between interested states. Apparently, this will require time and considerable effort from all participants.
Integer Linear Programming In Production Profit Optimization Problems Using Branch And Bound Methods & Gomory Cutting Plane
Authors: Putri Nurweni , Syahrul Maya Sari , Ramayanti Rosi
Published: May 2024

Integer Linear Programming is a mathematical model that allows the results of solving cases in linear programming in the form of integers. Methods to solve Integer Programming problems include the Branch and Bound Method and the Gomory Cutting Plane Method. Both of these methods have certain rules for adding new constraint functions until an optimal solution to an integer is obtained. The purpose of this study is to optimize the profits of the production of UMKM Capal Classic Shoes Kab. Agam  by using the Branch and Bound method and the Gomory Cutting Plane method and analyzing the comparison of optimal results resulting from the two methods. The data used in the study are data on raw materials for making classic sandals and profit data. The results obtained by these two methods produce the same maximum profit, namely RP. 664,000 with each producing 15 pairs of men's sandals and 13 pairs of women's sandals. But in its completion, the Branch and Bound method requires many iterations and a longer time compared to the Gumory Cutting plane method.
Implementation of Jump Diffusion to Predict Stock Prices and Risk Analysis Using Value At Risk and Expected Shortfall (Case Study: PT. Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk)
Authors: Seru Feby , Jannah Miftachul , Tandiangnga Tiku
Published: May 2024

Stock prices often fluctuate; therefore, a model is needed to predict the stock price. One of the models that can be used to predict stock prices when experiencing a jump is Jump Diffusion. In addition to predicting, investment is inseparable from the risks that may be borne, so it is also necessary to measure risk. This study aims to implement the Jump Diffusion Model in predicting the stock price of PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk and conduct a risk analysis of the prediction results using Value at Risk (VaR) and Expected Shortfall (ES). In this study, a model was obtained that was used to predict the share price of PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk with a Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) value of 6.41%. This shows that the accuracy of the stock price prediction results is included in the very good category. In addition, the VaR value of the prediction results with a confidence level of 90%, 95%, and 99% is 0.0292, 0.0372, and 0.0523, and the ES value is 0.0402, 0.0474, and 0.0613.
Classification Of Factors Influencing Diabetes Mellitus Type II By Using Multivariate Adaptive Regression Spline At Rantau Prapat Regional Hospital
Authors: Panjaitan Widya , Cipta Hendra
Published: May 2024

Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic disease caused by increased levels of glucose or blood sugar. Diabetes Mellitus is divided into three different types: type I diabetes, type II diabetes, and gestational diabetes or diabetes during pregnancy.  Type 2 diabetes mellitus affects 90–95% of diabetics.  The aim of this research is to identify related factors that influence Type II Diabetes Mellitus by applying the Multivariate Adaptive Regression Spline (MARS) Method. The model with the lowest Generalized Cross-Validation (GCV) score among the models constructed is considered the best model. The research findings show that BF=10, MI=3, and MO=0 are the optimal parameter combinations for the MARS model with a GCV value of 0,09582998 .  According to research using MARS, the predictor variables with an 89.33% classification accuracy that affect the blood glucose levels of Type II Diabetes Mellitus patients include Age (X1), Gender (X2), Blood Pressure (X3), and Comorbidities (X5).
Construction of Household Accounting Practices: an Islamic Ethnomethodological Study
Authors: Thalib Mohamad Anwar
Published: May 2024

This research departs from the problem of modern accounting knowledge, which is limited to material and ignores non-material values, and studies of household accounting based on non-material values, which are rarely disclosed in accounting studies. This study aims to construct household cost accounting based on non-material values. This study uses an Islamic paradigm with an Islamic ethnomethodological approach. The results of the study found that household expenses were recorded by the wives, both recorded on paper and in memory. The income earned by the husband is sufficient to finance household needs, saved to finance unexpected needs, and finance business capital. There are expenses for alms, but alms are not considered a burden but a means of purifying wealth and charitable savings in the afterlife. The three household cost accounting practices are based on the values of responsibility, cooperation, and faith in the Creator.
Firm Characteristic, Islamic Corporate Social Responsibility, and Implementation of Environmental Management Accounting (EMA)
Authors: Afifah Ni’mah Nur , Hadi Nor , Citradewi Adelina
Published: May 2024

This article aims to empirically examine the effect of industry sensitivity, public ownership, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on the implementation of Environmental Management Accounting (EMA). The three independent variables test the contingency theory in the form of a contingent or contextual variable relationship in encouraging the implementation of the EMA. This study uses secondary data to collect data using the documentation method in the annual report and sustainability report in 2021. The sample was determined using purposive sampling, consisting of 46 manufacturing firms in the basic and chemical industries, mining, and consumer goods industries registered at the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). Data processing employs Ordinary Least Squares (OLS). The results showed that two of the three hypotheses were rejected, namely, industry sensitivity (H1 ) and public ownership (H2 ), indicating no effect on EMA, while Islamic Corporate Social Responsibility (ICSR) (H3 ) indicated an influence on EMA. The test results imply that contingencies considerations in the form of high-cost ICSR alignments and not necessarily recommendations in conventional accounting recognition encourage the implementation of EMA. It is necessary to determine the suitability of the contingency variables in encouraging the implementation of the EMA.
Small Glove Size and Female Gender Are Associated with Greater Reported Difficulty Using Orthopaedic Instruments Among Residents
Authors: Lurie Benjamin , Albanese Jessica , Allenback Gayle , Elliott Iain , Nelson Karen
Published: May 2024

Introduction:

Smaller hand size has been shown to affect ease of instrument use and surgeon injury rates in multiple surgical subspecialties. Women have a smaller average hand size and are more often affected by this issue than men. The goal of this resident survey was to investigate whether hand size and gender impact self-reported difficulty with instrument use among orthopaedic surgery residents.

Methods:

Residents were surveyed about how often they experience difficulty using common orthopaedic instruments. Self-reported difficulty using surgical instruments was compared between residents with small glove (SG, outer ≤7.0) vs. large glove (LG, ≥ 7.5) sizes and between male and female residents.

Results:

One hundred forty-five residents (118 males and 27 females) completed the survey for a response rate of 3.7%. The SG group contained 35 residents, with 26 females and 9 males. The LG group contained 110 residents, with 1 female and 109 males. The SG group reported more difficulty than the LG group when using 3/6 instruments: the wire-cutting pliers (71.4% vs. 25.5%), universal T-handle chuck (65.7% vs. 21.4%), and large wire driver (60.0% vs. 24.8%). Female residents reported more difficulty than males for 5/6 instruments. Within the SG group, however, there was no difference in self-reported difficulty between female SG and male SG residents for 4/6 instruments.

Conclusions:

The predominantly male LG group reported significantly less difficulty than the more gender mixed though still predominantly female SG group. A subanalysis comparing males and females within the SG group found that there was no difference between SG female and SG male residents for 4/6 of the instruments, suggesting that glove size might impact reported difficulty independently from gender. Although the effect of glove size vs. gender is difficult to differentiate in this study, the high rate of difficulty experienced by male and female residents in the SG group should be considered by residency programs, surgeon educators, and instrument manufacturers as the field of orthopaedic surgery continues to become more diverse.

Level of Evidence:

III.
Automated Precision Paper Counting with Seamless Data Transmission
Authors: Letlora Sutasoma Anggoro , Syahrorini Syamsudduha
Published: May 2024

The integration of automation in the printing industry has revolutionized processes, yet manual calculations persist in centers like Aslaka, managed by Electrical Engineering Laboratory Assistants, leading to inaccuracies and opacity in pricing. This study aims to address this gap by developing an automated pricing device, ensuring precision and transparency in paper quantity and total cost determination. Utilizing research and development methodology, comprehensive testing of IR sensors and IoT-based data transmission was conducted to guarantee reliability. Findings demonstrate successful paper detection by IR sensors at 2 cm and 3 cm distances, with sensor readings accurately displayed on a 20x4 I2C LCD screen. Data transmission to Google Sheets via Pushingbox API exhibited exceptional accuracy, achieving consistent 100% matching. This innovation enhances efficiency and transparency in pricing, offering significant implications for the printing industry's advancement.
Highlight:

Development Method: Utilizes research and development for comprehensive testing and reliability.
Sensor Precision: IR sensors accurately detect paper at varying distances.
Data Transmission: IoT enables seamless data transfer to Google Sheets.

Keywoard: Automation, Printing Industry, IR Sensors, Transparent Pricing, IoT
Análisis espacial de la anemia infantil en Perú 2022: construcción de mapas a nivel distrital para políticas públicas
Authors: Cerda-Hernandez Jose , Sikov Anna , Vidal-Valenzuela Lupe Ysabel
Published: May 2024

Objetivo. Estimar la prevalencia de anemia infantil en distritos que no tienen observaciones o tienen pocas observaciones, y construir un mapa de anemia a nivel distrital en Perú. Material y métodos. Estudio ecológico en el que se usaron los datos de la Encuesta Demográfica y de Salud Familiar 2022 y del Censo 2017. La asociación entre las variables auxiliares y la prevalencia de anemia se determinó mediante el modelo de Fay-Herriot espacial. Resultados. La prevalencia de anemia es 33.6% (IC95%: 32.8-34.4). Los departamentos con conglomerados de anemia grave son Puno, Madre de Dios, Ucayali y Loreto. La correlación espacial entre los distritos es significativa, siendo más fuerte entre los distritos más pobres. Los distritos localizados en regiones altas tienen porcentaje de niños anémicos más alto y en las regiones donde la lengua natal es mayoritariamente el español, el porcentaje es más bajo. Las variables asociadas con la infraestructura del distrito y acceso a servicios de salud presentan relaciones negativas. Conclusiones. El modelo de Fay-Herriot espacial propicia una perspectiva completa del problema de la anemia en el Perú. Se demostró el comportamiento en conglomerados, el cual es aún un problema grave de salud pública en la selva y las áreas rurales de la sierra sur y centro.
Prostate cancer in Latin America and the Caribbean: mortality trends from 1997 to 2017 and predictions to 2030
Authors: Torres-Román Junior Smith , Valcarcel Bryan , Arce-Huamani Miguel A , Simbaña-Rivera Katherine , Salvador-Carrillo José F , Poterico Julio A , Quispe-Vicuña Carlos , Alvarez Christian S , McGlynn Katherine A
Published: May 2024

Objective. To evaluate the mortality rates of prostate cancer in Latin American and the Caribbean (LAC) countries and predict their mortality to 2030. Materials and methods. The data was retrieved from the World Health Organization mortality database. The age-standardized mortality rates for prostate cancer were estimated per 100 000 men between 1997 and 2017 for most LAC countries. The annual percent change was calculated by country and age group. The Nordpred was used to project prostate cancer mortality to 2030. Results. From 1997 to 2017, the countries with the highest mortality rates from prostate cancer were Trinidad and Tobago, Cuba, and Venezuela. For all ages, ten LAC countries presented significant decreases between -0.5 and -2.8%, whereas Brazil, Cuba, Guatemala, and Venezuela showed increases. Mortality by prostate cancer will increase in 2030 due to changes in the structure and size of the population. Conclusion. Despite the decline in prostate cancer mortality rates over the last two decades in most countries in the region, some countries still have very high mortality rates. By 2030, most countries in the region will show overall increases in the number of deaths, mainly due to population size.
Cardiovascular risk factors and vascular complications in adults with earlyand late-onset diabetes in Mexico. Ensanut 2018
Authors: Rojas-Martínez Rosalba , Escamilla-Nuñez Consuelo , Castro-Porras Lilia , Gómez-Velasco Donaji , Romero-Martínez Martin , Aguilar-Salinas Carlos A
Published: May 2024

Objective. To inform the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors and vascular complications in Mexican adults with early- and late-onset diabetes. Materials and methods. Information from adults aged 20 years and over participating in the Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2018 was used. To compare variables, chi-square tests and Student’s t-test were performed. Multiple logistic regression models of having micro and macrovascular complications were obtained. Results. Prevalence of diagnosed hypertension on early and late diabetes onset were 37.8 and 51.5%, dyslipidemia 42.6 and 43.8%, tobacco consumption 13.5 and 10.2% and obesity 46.5 and 43.0%, respectively. The average time since diagnosis was 16.9 years for those with early-onset diabetes and 8.9 years for those with late-onset. Peripheral vascular disease in the group with early-onset diabetes was 13.5% (20.2% in those with 10 years and more of diabetes duration), and 5.3% in late-onset diabetes group (7.2% in those with 10 years and more of diabetes duration). Conclusion. Adults with earlyonset diabetes presented higher proportion of macrovascular complications, probably due to the longer exposure time to hyperglycemia. Patients with early-onset diabetes require intensive treatment to prevent cardiovascular events. Patients with late-onset diabetes require management of age-related comorbidities as hypertension and dyslipidemia.
Capacitive Sensing for Natural Environment Biomechanics Monitoring
Authors: Pearl Owen , Rokhmanova Nataliya , Dankovich Louis , Faille Summer , Bergbreiter Sarah , Halilaj Eni
Published: May 2024

Inexpensive wearable sensors could transform how we monitor patient movement outside of the laboratory and help personalize the treatment of mobility impairments[1]. To meet these expectations, wearable sensors must be benchmarked against clinical standards, provide reliable data over extended periods of time, be robust to placement errors by non-experts, and offer tangible translational potential. Inertial sensing is one of the only wearable technologies that have been comprehensively characterized and benchmarked against gold-standard biomechanical measurements, but it remains sensitive to both drift and placement error[2–4] and does not capture muscle activity, which is relevant to both mobility impairments and the development of assistive wearables. Here we investigate capacitive sensing[5] as a muscle-activity monitoring technology, finding for the first time that it can accurately track changes in muscle bulging and fiber length with the fidelity of laboratory tools, in natural environments, over long durations, on multiple body parts, and across people of varying compositions. We also demonstrate translational potential in two clinical applications and show that capacitive sensing complements inertial sensing better than electromyography in multimodal wearable-sensing systems, achieving state-of-the-art accuracy for wearable motion tracking. Our results indicate that capacitive sensing wearables could be used synergistically with other emerging wearable technologies to provide real-time feedback and make rehabilitation monitoring outside of laboratory environments more feasible[6]. We expect this foundational study of capacitive sensing for natural environment biomechanics monitoring—combining wearable sensor design, human experiments, biomechanical modeling, multimodal data fusion, magnetic resonance imaging, and clinical research—to be applicable to a wide range of mobility-related pathologies and emerging human-in-the-loop assistive devices[7–9].