bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Upaya Membangkitkan Ekonomi Masyarakat Melalui Zakat Dalam Pajak Penghasilan
Authors: Della Fadhilatunisa
Published: August 2023

Poverty is still an unresolved problem in Indonesia. The unequal distribution of wealth is the cause of the rise and fall of the poverty level. On the other hand, the problem facing Indonesia is the infrastructure sector. The low quality of infrastructure hampers the pace of the country's economy. These two problems make it difficult for the Indonesian economy to develop. So, the formulation of the problem raised in this study is how is the relationship between zakat and income tax and its relationship with efforts to generate the community's economy. The purpose of this research is to find out the solution to the existing problems through zakat and taxes. In Islam, zakat is used as a distribution of wealth from the giver (muzakki) to the recipient (mustahik). Meanwhile, in state regulations, one of the funds obtained from taxes is allocated to infrastructure development. Zakat and taxes play an important role in the country's economy, zakat solves problems on a micro level while taxes solve problems on a macro level.
The Effect of Integrated Marketing Communication on the Level of Tourist Visits in Bosowa Indah Beach Tourism
Authors: Hasdiansa Ilma Wulansari , Hasbiah Sitti
Published: August 2023

This study aims to determine whether the dimensions of integrated marketing communications, namely Advertising, Direct Marketing, Sales Promotion, Personal Selling and Public Relations have an influence on the level of tourist visits to Bosowa Indah Beach Tourism. The population in this study were visitors to Bosowa Indah Beach Tourism. Samples were taken as many as 100 respondents using the Non-Probability Sampling technique with a Purposive Sampling approach. Based on the research results, the indicators in this study are valid and the variables are reliable. In testing the classical assumptions, the multicollinearity-free regression model, heteroscedasticity does not occur, and is normally distributed. The individual order of each variable that has the most influence is Sales Promotion variable with a regression coefficient of 0.281, then Direct Marketing with a regression coefficient of 0.131, then followed by Personal Selling with a regression coefficient of 0.016, and Advertising with a regression coefficient of -0.035 while the variable that has a negative effect is Public Relations with a regression coefficient of -0.064.
GAMIFICATION SEBAGAI STRATEGI PENINGKATAN KUALITAS BELAJAR MAHASISWA JURUSAN TEKNIK INFORMATIKA DAN KOMPUTER UNIVERSITAS NEGERI MAKASSAR
Authors: Fakhrunnisaa Nur , Putri Rafika Hutami , Edy Marwan Ramdhany , Armiana Armiana , Zainab Zainab , Juharman Muh
Published: August 2023

Gamifikasi merupakan langkah yang dapat dilakukan dalam membantu Mahasiswa mencapai tujuan belajar mereka. Pada umumnya Mahasiswa tidak suka melakukan pekerjaan yang berulang dalam waktu yang lama, namun rela menghabiskan banyak waktu untuk bermain game.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat persepsi mahasiswa terhadap penerapan Gamifikasi dalam pembelajaran di Jurusan Teknik Informatika dan Komputer Universitas Negeri Makassar. Penelitian deskriptif ini dilakukan untuk melihat respon mahasiswa setelah dilakukan penerapan Gamifikasi dengan menggunakan metode pendekatan kuantitatif.Populasi penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa yang menggunakan metode Gamifikasi sebagai strategi pembelajaran. Sampel penelitian ini terdiri dari 185 orang. Mahasiswa Universitas Negeri Makassar di Jurusan Teknik Informatika dan Komputer yang terdiri dari 2 prodi yaitu Teknik Komputer dan Pendidikan Teknik Informatika dan Komputer. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuisioner Google Form dengan 25 pernyataan. Pernyataan dikelompokkan menjadi dua bagian yaitu pernyataan Favorable dan Unfavorable yaitu penyataan yang mendukung dan tidak mendukung suatu objek. Data yang diperoleh melalui Skala Likert dengan menggunakan statistic diskriptif kualitatif. Analisis ini dimaksud untuk menggambarkan karakteristik data pada masing-masing variabel. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan Gamifikasi dalam pembelajaran aktif dapat meningkatkan kinerja belajar dalam pembelajaran mahasiswa. Dari hasil tersebut,terlihat bahwa Gamifikasi dapat dijadikan sebagai salah satu alternatif untuk menghadirkan suasana belajar yang menyenangkan dan secara tidak langsung dapat meningkatkan kualitas dosen sebagai pendidik.
Flipped Classroom Sebagai Implementasi Teknologi Dalam Meningkatkan Efektivitas Dan Hasil Belajar Mahasiswa Universitas Negeri Makassar
Authors: Muhammad Fajar B  , Hastuti  , Saputra Muhammad Farham , Syafdwi Wilda Inaya , Sari Putri Nanda , Fardhan Muhammad
Published: August 2023

Berbagai bidang kehidupan, termasuk pendidikan, mulai terpengaruh oleh kemajuan teknologi yang saat ini berkembang dengan pesat. Guru maupun siswa akan merasa lebih mudah untuk melakukan proses belajar mengajar dengan adanya teknologi. Salah satu pengimplementasi teknologi yaitu penggunaan metode pembelajaran Flipped Classroom. Pembelajaran Flipped Classroom adalah metode belajar mengajar di mana siswa berpartisipasi di kelas sambil menonton video pelajaran dari luar kelas melalui pembelajaran jarak jauh. Strategi pembelajaran yang dikenal sebagai "kelas terbalik" menggunakan pendekatan pembelajaran campuran. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui efektivitas dan hasil belajar mahasiswa Universitas Negeri Makassar dengan menggunakan Flipped Classroom sebagai implementasi dari teknologi. Populasi dan sampel pada penelitian ini yaitu mahasiswa aktif Universitas Negeri Makassar. Teknik pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini yaitu menggunakan lembar Kuesioner. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu metode Deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Adapun hasil penelitian yang diperoleh yaitu penggunaan Flipped Classroom dikalangan mahasiswa Universitas Negeri Makassar meningkatkan efektifas dan hasil belajar mahasiswa dimana dengan Flipped Classroom sebagai implementasi teknologi akan memberikan pengalaman baru dalam melakukan proses pembelajarn.
EFEKTIVITAS PENERAPAN METODE GAMIFICATION BERBASIS ONLINE TERHADAP PENCAPAIAN KOMPETENSI PADA MAHASISWA UNIVERSITAS NEGERI MAKASSAR
Authors: Wahyu Hidayat M  , Najafi Ali Mirza , Ramlan Fariz , Ra’pak Febrianti Tandi , Leo Muhammad Alif , Fadhlirrahman Baso
Published: August 2023

Gamification adalah penerapan elemen game kedalam aplikasi untuk meningkatkan motivasi, minat serta keterlibatan pelajar dalam mengakses dan menggunakan aplikasi. Perkembangan nternet dalam aspek pembelajaran sangat berpotensi besar untuk menciptakan sebuah perubahan sistem pembelajaran yang lebih modern yang sejalan dengan digitalisasi yang sedang terjadi seiring dengan perkembangan teknologi pada saat ini. Internet memiliki karakteristik sebagai media pembelajaran yaitu sebagai media pembelajaran yang bersifat interaktif, sehingga memungkinkan terjadinya komunikasi sinkron dan asinkron antara pendidik dan peserta didik. Penelitian ini menerapkan metode penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan survei. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis deskriptif karena data yang diperoleh berupa angka sehingga perlu digunakan pendekatan untuk dapat mengolah data statistik atau matematik yang diperoleh. Kelebihan dari metode ini adalah kesimpulan yang diperoleh lebih terukur dan komprehensif. Penerapan metode gamification dalam proses pembelajaram secara online cukup memberikan dampak yang besar terhadap pencapaiaan kompetensi serta pengembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan keterampilan pada mahasiswa Universitas Negeri Makassar
PENGARUH MODEL BLENDED LEARNING TERHADAP MOTIVASI SERTA HASIL BELAJAR MAHASISWA UNIVERSITAS NEGERI MAKASSAR
Authors: Isma Andika , Syarif Aditya Alamsyah , Nur Ananda Awaliah Fitri , Halfis Radha Hasda , Juharman Muh , Fakhri M Miftach
Published: August 2023

PENGARUH MODEL BLENDED LEARNING TERHADAP MOTIVASI SERTA HASIL BELAJAR MAHASISWA UNIVERSITAS NEGERI MAKASSAR
Analisis Perbandingan Metode Belajar Individualized Learning dan Cooperative Learning dalam Penerapan Model Blended Learning di Stiba Makassar dan JTIK UNM
Authors: Hartini Ramli  , Andi Ashilla Khaerunnisa  , Adithiya Pratama Idil  , Alif Kurniawan  , Ainun Zahra Adistia  , Muhammad Alwi
Published: August 2023

Proses belajar yang baik adalah pembelajaran yang dapat membuat siswa belajar menerima ilmu pengetahuan dan pengalaman dengan usahanya sendiri. Maka dari itu, sebagai dosen harus mampu membuat kelas dengan pembelajaran yang inovatif dan efektif agar hasil pembelajaran ini sesuai dengan tujuannya. Dalam metode belajar individu siswa terkadang bosan belajar karena tidak ada teman yang diajak bertukar fikiran. Sedangkan untuk pembelajaran yang dilakukan secara berkelompok tentu akan lebuh mudah mengerjakannya, tapi dilain sisi terkadang siswa lain tidak ingin mengerjakan tugas tersebut karen bergantung dengan teman yang lainnya. Blended learning dalam pembelajaran kelompok dapat di gabungkan dengan pemberian tugas membuat video penjelasan tema yang telah di berikan. Hal ini dapat mempermudah siswa memahami materi, dengan begitu jika masih kurang paham dengan materinya dapat diputar kembali video yang telah dibuat.Dalam penggunaan model pembelajaran cooperative learning siswa akan saling membantu dan berdisuki memencahkan masalah bersama yang telah di berikan. Hal itu sangat sering digunakan guru untuk melatih siswa dalam menyelesaikan masalah.Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan menyebarkan form pengisian dari pertanyaan yang berkaitan tentang penelitian individualis learning dan kooperatif learning. Mana yang lebih sering digunakan dan lebih efisien penerapannya dalam proses pembelajaran.
Keterlibatan Aktif Mahasiswa Dalam Model Flipped Classroom Universitas Negeri Makassar Jurusan Teknik Informatika & Komputer
Authors: Muhammad Ansarullah S Tabbu  , Ridhaihi Nur Qirani , Labennu Tessa , Az Zahrah Asisah , Azzahra Andi Shelma Putri , Dian Ayu Lestari
Published: August 2023

Yang menjadi latar belakang pada penelitian ini adalah keterlibatan aktif mahasiswa dalam model flipped classroom di Universitas Negeri Makassar Jurusan Teknik Informatika & Komputer. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui keterlibatan aktif mahasiswa dalam model flipped classroom. Metode penelitian dalam penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif. Semua mahasiswa Jurusan Teknik Informatika & Komputer merupakan populasi penelitian. Dengan teknik sampling probabilitas diperoleh sampel sebanyak 38 orang mahasiswa. Penelitian ini diperoleh dari kumpulan hasil pengisian kuisioner online yang diisi oleh mahasiswa. Sedangkan pada tahap analisis data dilakukan analisis deskriptif. Bahwa keaktifan mahasiswa Jurusan Teknik Informatika & Komputer Universitas Negeri Makassar dalam model pembelajaran flipped classroom dapat dikatakan baik dengan rata-rata 2.8775 dan persentase 2.8775%. Keterbatasan dalam penelitian ini ada pada jumlah responden yang hanya 38 orang yang  tentunya masih kurang untuk menggambarkan keadaan yang sesungguhnya.
Skolotāju gatavība attālinātām mācībām 2020.–2021. gada pandēmijas laikā
Authors:   , Mirķe Evija
Published: August 2023

2020. gada martā pasaulē tika izsludināts ārkārtas stāvoklis smaga akūta respiratorā sindroma Coronavirus 2 jeb SARS-COV-2 izplatīšanās dēļ (Covid-19 pandēmija), tāpēc skolas tika slēgtas un mācības – nodrošinātas attālināti. Promocijas darbā raksturota Latvijas vispārizglītojošo skolu skolotāju gatavība attālinātu mācību pedagoģiskā darba organizēšanai pandēmijas laikā, kā arī identificētas atšķirības dažādās mācību jomās. Autore piedāvā inovatīvu metodi – matemātisku modeli un metriku, lai novērtētu skolotāju attālinātu mācību pedagoģiskā darba organizēšanas prasmju attīstību ārkārtas situācijā.
The President of the Russian Federation as an Object of Public Control: Constitutional and Legal Analysis
Authors: Goncharov Vitalii Viktorovich
Published: August 2023

This article is devoted to the analysis of problems and prospects of the organization and implementation of public control over the President of the Russian Federation. The subject of the analysis is the relevant provisions of Russian legislation devoted to the consolidation of the mechanism of organization and implementation of public control over the activities, acts and decisions of the head of state and the practice of their application. General and private scientific methods are used - analysis, synthesis, analogy, formal-legal, comparative-legal, interpretation of legal norms, sociological, historical-legal, etc. The author formalizes and analyzes the main problems that hinder the organization and implementation of public control over the President of the Russian Federation, and also develops and justifies a system of measures to resolve them. The issues of development and implementation of new forms, methods, types of public control measures in relation to the activities, acts and decisions of the head of state need further scientific understanding are revealed by the author of the article.
Representative Bodies of Local Self-Government as an Object of Public Control: Constitutional and Legal Analysis
Authors: Goncharov Vitalii Viktorovich
Published: August 2023

This article is devoted to the analysis of modern problems and prospects for the development of the institute of public control over representative bodies of local self-government in the Russian Federation. This topic is of particular relevance due to the fact that these public authorities are directly elected by the people. The subject of the analysis is the relevant provisions of the legislation of Russia devoted to the consolidation of the mechanism of organization and implementation of public control over the activities, acts and decisions of representative bodies of local self-government and the practice of their application. General and private scientific methods were used in the work, in particular, dialectical, logical, historical-legal, formal-legal, comparative-legal. The author examines the role and place of representative bodies of local self-government in the system of public authorities in the Russian Federation. The paper identifies and formalizes the main problems that hinder the organization and implementation of public control over representative bodies of local self-government in the Russian Federation, develops and justifies a system of measures for their optimal resolution. The issues of development in the scientific legal doctrine and introduction of new forms, methods, principles and types of public control measures in relation to representative bodies of local self-government in the Russian Federation need further scientific understanding.
The role of WMO in the legal regulation of the use of modern technologies for processing meteorological data and forecasting
Authors: Svetskiy Arseniy Vladimirovich
Published: August 2023

The author examines the activities of the international community in the field of climate and weather forecasting on the example of the activities of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), whose members are more than 180 states, including the Russian Federation. The goals of this organization are determined, as well as the main activities to date, including the main projects in the field of climate forecasting. WMO projects such as "GROKO", WMO Information Systems included in strategic plans implemented by the organization within a period of 4 years are being considered. The interaction of WMO with Member States, as well as with other international organizations, for example, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), was considered.   The author analyzes the activities of the WMO and examines the last World Meteorological Congress, held from May 22 to June 2. The key points that were put up for discussion are reviewed. Conclusions are drawn on the updated WMO policy, taking into account the statements made by the congress participants. The author also discusses the role of modern technologies in weather forecasting, as well as artificial intelligence (AI) in particular. Examples and possible legal problems of the use at the international level of various means of obtaining information about various climatic phenomena and natural disasters throughout the planet Earth are given.
Evaluating the performance of catalyst and feedstocks in the fluid catalytic cracking process: Application of InterCriteria Analysis with weight coefficients of the objects
Authors:   ", Bureva Veselina ,   Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov",   University, Atanassov Krassimir ,   "Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov" University, Mersinkova Yana ,   "Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov" University, Stratiev Dicho ,   LUKOIL Neftohim Burgas,   Institute of Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering
Published: August 2023

In the current investigation an evaluation of the performance of catalyst and feedstocks in the fluid catalytic cracking process is proposed. An application of the newly modified method of InterCriteria Analysis—with weight coefficients of the objects—is performed. The obtained results are discussed in the light of a comparison with the standard ICrA.
Investigation of the Turkish university rankings using InterCriteria Analysis
Authors:   “Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov” University, Bureva Veselina , Kahraman Cengiz ,   Istanbul Technical University, Sotirov Sotir ,   “Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov” University
Published: August 2023

In the current investigation Turkish university rankings are analyzed. The dataset for overall ranking of universities for 2021-2022 is used. The information is downloaded from the University Ranking by Academic Performance website. Dependencies and independencies between Turkish universities are analyzed. The relationship between university rankings indicators are investigated.
InterCriteria Analysis applied to the health problems declared by individuals in Bulgaria
Authors:   University “Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov”, Bureva Veselina , Stamova Ivanka ,   University of Texas at San Antonio, Yordanov Zlatko ,   University “Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov”, Sotirova Evdokia ,   University “Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov”
Published: August 2023

In the current investigation the health problems in Bulgaria through the years 2008, 2014 and 2019 are observed. The datasets for self-reported chronic morbidity datasets by Eurostat data browser are used. InterCriteria Analysis (ICA) is applied to estimate the relationships between the health problems in different countries. The outcomes will present tendencies of chronic diseases appearance in the selected countries. The prevalence of health problems by countries and years is observed.
The role of operations over intuitionistic fuzzy index matrices in color image analysis
Authors:   Vellalar College for Women, Parvathi R. , Nivedhaa R. K. ,   Vellalar College for Women, Atanassova Vassia ,   Institute of Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering
Published: August 2023

In this paper, an attempt has been made to define contrast intensification operator on intuitionistic fuzzy index matrices, which is useful for enhancing color images. Further, an algorithm is designed and developed for image preprocessing. The validity is verified by using a few real RGB images.
A review of HPV and HBV vaccine hesitancy, intention, and uptake in the era of social media and COVID-19
Authors: Vraga Emily K , Brady Sonya S , Gansen Chloe , Khan Euna Mehnaz , Bennis Sarah L , Nones Madalyn , Tang Rongwei , Srivastava Jaideep , Kulasingam Shalini
Published: August 2023

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization named vaccine hesitancy as one of the top 10 threats to global health. The impact of hesitancy on the uptake of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines was of particular concern, given the markedly lower uptake compared to other adolescent vaccines in some countries, notably the United States. With the recent approval of COVID-19 vaccines, coupled with the widespread use of social media, concerns regarding vaccine hesitancy have grown. However, the association between COVID-related vaccine hesitancy and cancer vaccines such as HPV is unclear. To examine the potential association, we performed two reviews using Ovid Medline and APA PsychInfo. Our aim was to answer two questions: (1) Is COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, intention, or uptake associated with HPV or hepatitis B (HBV) vaccine hesitancy, intention, or uptake? and (2) Is exposure to COVID-19 vaccine misinformation on social media associated with HPV or HBV vaccine hesitancy, intention, or uptake? Our review identified few published empirical studies that addressed these questions. Our results highlight the urgent need for studies that can shift through the vast quantities of social media data to better understand the link between COVID-19 vaccine misinformation and disinformation and its impact on uptake of cancer vaccines.
Optimization of U-shaped pure transformer medical image segmentation network
Authors: Dan Yongping , Jin Weishou , Wang Zhida , Sun Changhao
Published: August 2023

In recent years, neural networks have made pioneering achievements in the field of medical imaging. In particular, deep neural networks based on U-shaped structures are widely used in different medical image segmentation tasks. In order to improve the early diagnosis and clinical decision-making system of lung diseases, it has become a key step to use the neural network for lung segmentation to assist in positioning and observing the shape. There is still the problem of low precision. For the sake of achieving better segmentation accuracy, an optimized pure Transformer U-shaped segmentation is proposed in this article. The optimization segmentation network adopts the method of adding skip connections and performing special splicing processing, which reduces the information loss in the encoding process and increases the information in the decoding process, so as to achieve the purpose of improving the segmentation accuracy. The final experiment shows that our improved network achieves 97.86% accuracy in segmentation of the “Chest Xray Masks and Labels” dataset, which is better than the full convolutional network or the combination of Transformer and convolution.
High Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin-T STAT in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients and Healthy Individuals: A Comparative Study
Authors: Raseema AK , Geetha PA , Krishnan Neethi R , Chacko Arun Mathew , Ashraf K Muhammed
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder that shares the phenotype of hyperglycaemia, with several factors contributing to the disease, including decreased insulin secretion and glucose utilisation, as well as increased glucose production. There is a strong association between DM and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). High-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT), which is a marker of subclinical myocardial damage, is used in the risk stratification of asymptomatic individuals. Aim: To estimate and compare hs-cTnT Short Turn Around Time (STAT) levels in diabetic patients without Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) with age and sex matched controls and also to investigate the correlation between hs-cTnT STAT and Glycated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) levels. Materials and Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Biochemistry and Outpatient Clinic, Department of Medicine, Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Kerala, India, from April 2019 to April 2020. The study subjects were divided into two groups: Group 1 consisted of 58 patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) without AMI, and Group 2 comprised 58 healthy individuals who were age and sex matched. No specific sampling technique was employed. After obtaining consent, T2DM patients who attended the outpatient clinic were evaluated with fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, Electrocardiogram (ECG), and hs-cTnT STAT estimation. Controls were selected and evaluated for the same from apparently healthy bystanders of other patients, medical and paramedical staff, and others willing to participate. Statistical analysis was performed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.0 software. Results: The mean value of Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) and HbA1c was higher in T2DM patients compared to healthy individuals. hs-cTnT showed a positive moderate correlation with HbA1c (rho=0.53), which was statistically significant (p-value<0.001). Simple linear regression analysis showed that in the case group, for a 1% increase in HbA1c levels, there was a 2.38 unit increase in hs-cTnT levels, which was statistically significant (p-value<0.001). Conclusion: hs-cTnT levels are significantly elevated in T2DM patients without overt CVD compared to age and sex matched healthy individuals. T2DM is a risk factor for increased levels of biomarkers for atherosclerotic CVD, and proper glycaemic control reduces the levels of hs-cTnT in T2DM patients.
Assessment of Soil Fertility Status under the Barren Land Soil of the Central Plain Zone of Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors: Gautam Mahendru Kumar , Sharma Sanjeev , Kumar Anil , Kumar Survesh , Jayant Hemant , Sachan Ravindra , Kumar Mandeep
Published: August 2023

Soil fertility evaluation of barren land is the most basic decision-making tool for an effective sustainable plan for a particular area. Thus, the present study was carried out to evaluate the soil fertility status in session variation of the two blocks of Kanpur Dehat (Akabrpur and Maitha). The soil samples were randomly collected based on the variability of land at a depth of 0-15 cm, 15-30 cm, and 30-60 cm in 5-5 sites in the both blocks. A GPS device was used to identify the location of the soil sampling points. Soil samples were analyzed for texture, pH, OC, EC, N, P, K, S, Fe, Zn, Cu, Mn, and exchangeable cations status following standard analytic methods in the laboratory of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, C.S.A. University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, UP. The soil organic carbon ranged from 0.18 to 0.34% of both blocks. Available nitrogen ranged from 102.78 to 138.39 kg ha-1, available phosphorous ranged from 9.89 to 16.47 kg ha-1 and available potassium ranged from 230.65 to 276.38 kg ha-1 in the surface soil of Maitha, all of which showed a decrease in value with increase in depth. Exchangeable calcium ranged from 4.58 to 6.34 (cmol (p+) kg-1), exchangeable magnesium ranged from 2.20 to 4.40 (cmol (p+) kg-1), and the pH of the soil in both blocks was highly alkaline in nature, all of which varied significantly with site and depth. The results indicated that soils are not good for the cultivation of various crops. Farmers are required to maintain Soil Health Card which helps them to adopt suitable management practices and provide proper nutrition to soil.
Effect of Nano Phosphorus on Growth and Yield of Groundnut Varieties (Arachis hypogaea L.) and Yield Prediction over SPSS Model
Authors: Kumar Guguloth Shiva , Mehera Biswarup , Kumar Prateek , Kumar Gandla Suresh
Published: August 2023

The experiment was conducted during the Summer season 2022, at the Crop Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Science, Prayagraj (U.P.) to find out the “Effect of Nano phosphorus on growth and yield of different varieties of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) and Yield validation using SPSS model”. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design comprising of 9 treatments which include 3 varieties Kadiri Lepakshi (K1812), Kadiri 6 (K6) and Kadiri 9 (K9) and 3 Different levels of nano phosphorous 2ml/litre, 4ml/litre and 6m/litre. Whose effect is observed in Ground nut varieties The result was observed in K-1812 by the application of nano phosphorus at the rate of 6 ml/lit was recorded maximum plant height (61.39 cm), plant dry weight (42.34 g/plant), number of pods per plant (32.87), seed index (42.09 g), pod yield (2.98 t/ha) and haulm yield (4.46 t/ha) and harvest index (40.07 %) were recorded in K-1812 with application of Nano phosphorus at the rate of 6 ml/lit respectively. At the same time higher gross return (1,25,307.00 INR/ha), net return (88,467.35 INR/ha) and benefit cost ratio (2.40).Treatment 3 has shown 42.28% increase over predicted yield where as there were 10.88% increase in treatment 7 over predicted yield through SPSS model.
Benefits and Challenges of Indian Organic Farming: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Nandeha Nirjharnee , Trivedi Ayushi , Verma Neelendra Singh , Kushwaha Neha , Singh Satish Kumar
Published: August 2023

The organic movement may suddenly be in the mainstream's spotlight, but that hasn't always been the case. Local organic farmers have developed, experimented with, and exchanged production techniques since the 1950s. Globally, the production of organic crops in the organic farming system is increasing momentum. It is necessary to develop a variety of alternatives to chemical-intensive agriculture in order to achieve sustainable food, livelihood, and environmental security. With 72.3 million acres of land, organic farming is practiced in 187 countries worldwide. From 0.58 thousand ha in 2003–2004 to 26.6 thousand ha in 2020–21, the area used for organic farming rose quickly, and numerous government programs are being launched. The importance of health advantages is growing as more individuals become aware of the food they and their family members eat. As a result, products created by organic farming exist to some extent. In the past, individuals spent money on premium local produce, meat, and organic goods. This resulted in a long life and a stable way of life. Therefore, organic farming supports the one health approach to ensure the health of the environment, plants, animals, people, and soil. Organic farming uses a regenerative method to rebuild food and agricultural systems, which enhances ecosystem benefits. As a result, it offers a realistic alternative for producing clean, sustainable food with little harm to the environment. Small and marginal farmers should use organic agricultural methods, particularly for their long-term food security and to reduce risk. Long-term organic farming adoption in horticulture crops will benefit from sustained efforts from research institutions, developmental organizations, progressive farmers, input dealers, processors, and other stakeholders. This article focuses on appropriate organic farming techniques for horticultural and agricultural crops that are location-specific. This paper gives a general summary of organic farming's advantages, difficulties, and current situation in India.
Development and Evaluation of Tractor Operated Onion Digger
Authors: Gautam Amita , Diwan Pushpraj , Jogdand S. V. , Naik R. K.
Published: August 2023

Onions are cultivated in various regions of India across two to three growing seasons. Ensuring a timely harvest of the onion crop is essential for securing optimal market prices. Delayed harvesting can lead to increased losses due to factors like rain, especially during peak harvest periods. Typically, onion harvesting has been a manual task undertaken by small and medium-sized farmers in Chhattisgarh, India. However, due to the labor-intensive, monotonous, and costly nature of manual harvesting, a tractor-powered onion digger was conceptualised, developed, and subjected to evaluation. This innovative digger comprised distinct units, including a digging mechanism, separator, windrower, and transmission unit. The necessary power to operate this onion digger was calculated to be 14.04 kW. An experimental study was undertaken to optimise various parameters, specifically the rake angles (15°, 20°, and 25°) of the V-shaped blade and forward speeds (2.0, 2.5, and 3.5 km/h), concerning essential harvesting factors (such as damage percentage, harvesting efficiency, and separation index) attributed to the developed machine. Remarkably, the harvesting efficiency peaked at 97.02% when utilising a 20° rake angle for the blade at a forward speed of 2.0 km/h. The harvesting of onions with a developed onion digger was also found to be more cost-effective than manual harvesting.
Studies of Physiological and Yield Attributing Traits of Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill]
Authors: Barela Akash , Shrivastava M. K. , Singh Yogendra , Amrate Pawan K. , Mohare Salikram , Jawarkar Shivani , Nagar Satish Kumar
Published: August 2023

The experiment was conducted at AICRP Soybean, Seed Breeding Farm, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, College of Agriculture, JNKVV, Jabalpur (M.P.). The experiment was consisting of 90 genotypes to study the difference in growth, morpho-physiological characterization and yield response of soybean. The genotype JS 21-72 followed by JS 22-18 and PS-1613 recorded the highest number of leaves per plant. AGS-48 showed maximum plant height among all other genotypes. Genotype DS 31-09 followed by JS 22-16 produced the maximum number of pods per plant. DS 31-09 followed by JS 22-16 produced maximum number of pods per plant with respects to all another genotype Early work with infrared thermometers proved successful in monitoring plant Evaporative rate. The canopy temperature in the current study ranged from 32.13 in JS 23-03 to 36.15 in JS 22-49. In yield attributing characters genotype highest seed yield was produced by JS 21-72 whereas JS 24-35 followed by JS 24-37 the shows highest number of seed per pod and 100 seed weight. Genotype NRC-137 followed by JSM 259 showed a higher range of harvest index. It is concluded that the six genotypes viz., JS 21-72, JS 24-35, JS 24-37, JS 22-16 AGS-48 and NRC- 137 found best to describe the morpho-physiological characterization in the present study.
Impact of Shift Work on the Quality of Life of Nursing Staff in Congo-Brazzaville: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Ataboho Ebenguela Ebatetou , Mantinou Juste Morel , Yansané Alhousseine , Kokolo Jysses Geoffroy
Published: August 2023

Introduction: The negative impact of shift work on quality of life is well-established. This study aimed to analyze the consequences of shift work on the quality of life of nursing staff in public hospitals in Congo-Brazzaville.

Materials and Methods: We conducted a multicentric cross-sectional study from March to August 2021, involving nursing staff from nine public hospitals in four departments of the country. The "Nursing Work Index - Extended Organization" (NWI-EO), the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ), and the "Short Form Survey" (SF-12) were used to measure quality of work life, work-private life balance, and off-work quality of life, respectively.

Results: The study population consisted of 454 nurses (64.9%) and 246 nursing assistants (35.1%), with a majority being females (83.6%) and an average age of 39.2 years±8.1. Most worked on a two 12-hour shift schedule (2x12), 73.9% had a continuous working rhythm, and in 81.6% of cases, the rotation was short. The main factors detrimental to the quality of work life were understaffing, poor colleague relationships, absence of leaves, and inadequate communication (p<0.05). Alternating shift work affected private life, especially in the case of an 8-hour shift pattern (3x8). However, the overall prevalence of poor quality of life was 4.1%, with no correlation with the working rhythm (p>0.05).

Conclusion: The negative effects of shift work on the quality of life of nursing staff necessitate the introduction of preventive measures to improve patient care quality.
Intelligent Nano‐Cage for Precision Delivery of CRISPR‐Cas9 and ACC Inhibitors to Enhance Antitumor Cascade Therapy Through Lipid Metabolism Disruption
Authors: Zhao Wei , Zhang La , Guo Jiao , Xu Qing , Zhang Mi , Liu Hongqing , Ren Cong , Zhao Yifan , Wang Jianwei , Peng Qiling , Jiang Ning
Published: January 2025

Reprogramming in lipid metabolism is a hallmark of cancer, and targeting the pivotal enzyme in fatty acid synthesis, acetyl‐CoA carboxylase 1 (ACC1), presents a promising therapeutic strategy. Herein, a nano‐cage encapsulated is constructed by peptide‐modified erythrocyte membrane (NTA630‐NCs‐RBCM‐T) for delivering CRISPR‐Cas9 and ACC1 inhibitors to enable dual‐layer inhibition of ACC1, thereby optimizing the effectiveness of antitumor cascade therapy. NTA630‐NCs‐RBCM‐T are efficiently delivered to cancer cells via peptide‐mediated targeting, releasing Cas9 complexes and ND630 in response to lysosomal enzymes, proton sponge effects, and elevated glutathione levels. The concurrent inhibition of fatty acid synthesis pathways, achieved by Cas9‐mediated ubiquitin‐specific protease 22 (USP22) knockdown and direct inhibition by ND630, enhances polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) uptake, triggers lipid peroxidation, leading to tumor cell death, particularly ferroptosis, and apoptosis, resulting in effective anti‐tumor activity.
Electroplating of Wear‐ and Corrosion‐Resistant CrCoNi Medium‐Entropy Alloys beyond Hard Chromium Coatings
Authors: Murakami Yuki , Yoshida Shuhei , Ishii Kosuke , Nishi Naoya , Ryoki Akiyuki , Tsuji Nobuhiro , Murase Kuniaki , Fukami Kazuhiro
Published: January 2025

High‐entropy alloys (HEAs) and medium‐entropy alloys (MEAs) are a new class of alloys that attract attention because of their mechanical properties. The application of such alloys for coating is highly desired; however, the number of coating technologies remains limited. Although electrodeposition is expected to be an environmentally friendly and energy‐saving coating technology, neither the CrMnFeCoNi HEA nor any of its derivatives is successfully electrodeposited because of the difficulty in controlling the composition and the difficulty in alloying Cr, a key component, as a crystal. Here, the successful electrodeposition of a CrCoNi MEA is demonstrated using a mixture of an ionic liquid and an aqueous solution containing metal salts. The resultant CrCoNi MEA layer exhibits high wear and corrosion resistance superior to that of conventional hard Cr coatings prepared using toxic Cr(VI) ions. Mesoscopic phase separation of the mixture is shown to be key to the successful electrodeposition of the MEA. The CrCoNi MEA coating is a strong potential substitute for conventional hard Cr coatings; thus, it is believed that the electrodeposition of the CrCoNi MEA is an important advancement in wear and anticorrosion surface coatings.
Abnormal p‐type Gas‐Sensing Response to Ether in Co‐ZnO Nanocomposite Film and Its Significant Room‐Temperature Magnetoresistance
Authors: Zhang Yiwen , Ma Yanling , Wu Zhong , Qin Zhenbo , Ji Huiming , Liu Xinjun , Zhang Wenhao , Hu Wenbin
Published: January 2025

As a remarkable gas‐sensing material, ZnO is limited by the gas selectivity of its indiscriminate response to multiple gases. Herein, abnormal p‐type responses to ether but n‐type responses to othervolatile organic compoundsare observed in Co‐ZnO nanocomposite films. It should be attributed to the p‐type inversion region at the ZnO particle interface, on which ether tends to selectively adsorb. By controlling Co content, a nanoflower structure is realized, which significantly increases the adsorption sites and enhances the abnormal p‐type response to eight times that of ZnO film. Dual‐mode output based on chemiresistive and magnetoresistance responses offers another way to improve gas selectivity. To this point, a dual‐response structure of Co‐ZnO nanocomposite granular film is constructed with superficial Co3O4‐ZnO p‐n heterojunction and internal Co‐ZnO superparamagnetic conduction path. The high saturation magnetization of 2990 Gs is realized in Co‐ZnO film with 26 at.% Co. P‐type gas‐sensing resistance variation of 12% and room‐temperature magnetoresistance of ‐7% are simultaneously achieved.
Perception and Recognition of Proximity and Contact Processes via Parallel Double‐Transistor Configuration
Authors: Liu Shixin , Xu Jiawei , Zeng Wanyu , Qin Anthon , Zhao Wandi , Liu Duanyang , Zhang Qun , Zhu Guodong
Published: January 2025

The explosive development and applications ofhuman‐machine interaction technologies and products not only promote theexploration but also propose more severe requirements on flexible electronicsensors. A sensor integrated with both proximity and contact perceptionfunctions is highly expected for an intelligent robot to pre‐evaluate positionand shape of an approaching target so as to perform appropriate grasping actionor pre‐perceive obstacles for avoidance operation. Based on both electrostaticinduction and piezoelectric mechanisms, piezoelectric thin film transistorspossess both proximity and tactile perception functions. However, effectiverecognition of approach and contact processes is still challenging in a blindsensing condition. Here, a parallel double‐transistor configuration with apiezoelectric capacitor as sensing end is put forward. Both transistors exhibitin‐phase drain current response during approach process while out‐of‐phaseresponse during contact process, as is utilized to precisely detect andrecognize both processes. This parallel double‐transistor configuration isfurther assembled onto a robotic claw to feedback control the claw when and howto grasp the target. This parallel double‐transistor configuration provides afeasible and effective measure for piezoelectric transistors to detect anddistinguish both non‐contact and contact processes.
Over 18% Efficiency from Halogen‐Free Solvent‐Processed Polymer Solar Cells Enabled by Asymmetric Small Molecule Acceptors with Fluoro‐Thienyl Extended Terminal
Authors: Wu Jingnan , Sun Fengbo , Xia Xinxin , Franco Leandro R. , Chen Qiaonan , Fu Yúang , Ribeiro Rafael B. , Lu Xinhui , Araujo C. Moyses , Wang Xunchang , Yang Renqiang , Guo Xia , Yu Donghong , Zhang Maojie , Wang Ergang
Published: January 2025

The potential impact of end‐group (EG) in non‐fullerene acceptor (NFA) on enabling green solvent‐processable polymer solar cells (PSCs) remains underexplored, offering opportunities for advancements in environmentally friendly PSC development. Herein, the EG of 1′,1′‐dicyanomethylene‐4‐fluoro‐5‐thienyl‐3‐indanone (IC‐FT) is developed by modifying the state‐of‐the‐art of Y6 derivative NFA, BTP‐4F, resulting in two novel NFAs, namely BTP‐FT and BTP‐2FT. Distinctively, this study reveals that it is the noncovalent F···S interaction, other than the commonly believed strong hydrogen bonding of F···H that plays a key role in determining the final molecular conformation, as confirmed by means of 2D NMR study and Gibbs free energy calculations. The asymmetric BTP‐FT possesses an upshifted lowest unoccupied molecular orbital level and enhances solubility in toluene. Consequently, it can mitigate phase separation, promote the formation of nanofibrillar morphology, facilitate exciton dissociation, and ultimately enhance the performance of the PSCs, achieving a high open circuit voltage of 0.900 V and a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 17.56%. Furthermore, the ternary blend PM6:BTP‐FT:BTP‐4F achieves an enhance PCE of 18.39% in devices processed from toluene. This study offers a novel perspective on NFA design for high‐efficiency and eco‐friendly processable PSCs by enriching the array of electron‐withdrawing EGs on NFA molecules.
Fully Integrated Multifunctional Flexible Ultrasonic–Electric‐Coupled Patches for Advancing Wound Care Paradigms
Authors: Chen Zhongming , Du Jinpeng , Wang Yixuan , Li Zhao , Song Wei , Wei Ruilai , Chen Di , Hua Qilin , Fu Xiaobing , Huang Sha , Shen Guozhen
Published: January 2025

Wound repair in adults lacks natural regenerative capacity seen during fetal period, frequently resulting in the formation of tissue fibrosis and functional impairments. By transforming the repair process into regenerative healing, it is possible to restore the original tissue state and significantly enhance human health. Advanced treatment methods, e.g., a wearable patch with ultrasound and electrical stimulation, offer promising solutions for wound regeneration by overcoming limitations of traditional approaches such as skin tissue engineering and physiotherapy machines. Here, a flexible ultrasonic–electric‐coupled patch is presented which delivers noninvasive full‐space stimulation to wound tissue, offering functionalities including anti‐inflammation, protection, repairing, and continuous monitoring. Specifically, the patch applies an electric field to the wound surface while directing ultrasound toward deeper layers, effectively remodeling collagen morphology and composition akin to that of the normal skin, promoting macrophage polarization to the M2 phenotype, and facilitating in situ regeneration of hair follicles. Moreover, the patch allows real‐time monitoring and prediction of wound recovery status by analyzing the wound resistance value, thereby facilitating high‐quality wound healing. This technology will contribute to developing future therapeutic programs in clinical applications, demonstrating its significance in advancing wound healing progress.
Solvation Regulation of Non‐Flammable Polymer Deep Eutectic Electrolytes with Reinforced Inorganic‐Rich Interphase toward Long‐Cycle Lithium Metal Batteries
Authors: Yang Pu , Xing Haiyang , Wang Peifeng , Niu Yao , Ding Xiangdong , Xu Youlong
Published: January 2025

Lithium dendrites and flammable carbonate electrolytes present significant challenges to the progress of lithium metal batteries (LMBs), necessitating the urgent development of novel solid electrolytes. Herein, a non‐flammable polymer deep eutectic electrolyte (PDEE) is proposed by encapsulating N‐methylacetamide (NMA)‐based deep eutectic electrolytes within a polymer framework formed by ethoxylated trimethylolpropane triacrylate (ETPTA) via in situ polymerization. The robust Li+‐solvent interaction between the polar groups in NMA and lithium nitrate (LiNO3) significantly improves the solubility of LiNO3. Therefore, an inorganic‐rich LiF, LixN, and LiNxOy solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) is designed by introducing LiNO3 and fluoroethylene carbonate (FEC) into PDEE. The comprehensive characterizations and simulations reveal that moderate LiNO3 addition can modulate the solvated structure of Li+ and result in uniform lithium deposition. The PDEE‐2 (PDEE with 2 wt% LiNO3) exhibits high ionic conductivity (2.5 mS cm−1 at 25 °C) and high Li+ transference number (0.61). The Li||LiFePO4 (LFP) cells maintain cycling stability for 1700 cycles at 2 C, and Li||Ni0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2(NCM811) cells achieve 300 cycles at 0.5 C with a capacity retention of 86.7%, one of the best results for eutectic‐based polymer electrolytes. This study presents an innovative method for producing stable polymer electrolytes and encourages the utilization of LMBs.
Liquid Crystalline Networks Hamper the Malignancy of Cancer Cells
Authors: Martella Daniele , Tusa Ignazia , Tubita Alessandro , Negri Alessia , Turriani Marco , Rojas‐Rodríguez Marta , de Luna Martina Salzano , Menconi Alessio , Parmeggiani Camilla , Rovida Elisabetta
Published: January 2025

Mimicking compositions and structures of extracellular matrix is widely studied to create in vitro tumor models, to deepen the understanding of the pathogenesis of the different types of cancer, and to identify new therapies. On the other hand, the use of synthetic materials to modulate cancer cell biology and, possibly, to reduce the malignancy of cancer cells through their exploitation is far less explored. Here, the study evaluates the effects of Liquid Crystalline Networks (LCNs) based scaffolds on the growth of A375 metastatic melanoma cells. Interestingly, cells grown on such materials show reduced cell proliferation and colony‐forming capacity with respect to those cultivated on standard plates. These effects are associated with a higher percentage of senescent cells and a shift to a more epithelial phenotype, pointing to the occurrence of a mesenchymal to epithelial transition. All these biological outcomes are affected by the amount of crosslinker in the material and have been induced only thanks to the interactions with the polymeric substrate without the need of further chemical (e.g., specific growth factor) or physical (e.g., irradiation) stimuli, opening to the possible development of anti‐cancer coatings.