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Development of Imidazolium-Based Parameters for AMOEBA–IL
Authors: VAZQUEZ CERVANTES JOSE ENRIQUE , Cisneros G. Andres
Published: May 2023

A new approach for the efficient parametrization of the polarizable ionic liquid potential AMOEBA–IL, and its application to develop parameters for imidazoliumbased cations is presented. The new approach relies on the development of parameters for fragments that can be transferred to generate new molecules. The parametrization uses the original AMOEBA–IL parametrization approach, including the use of Gaussian Electrostatic Model Distributed Multipoles (GEM–DM) for the permanent multipoles and approximation of the Van der Waals parameters using quantum mechanics energy decomposition analysis (QM–EDA) data. Based on this, functional groups of the selected initial structures are employed as building blocks to develop parameters for new imidazolium-based cations (symmetric or asymmetric) with longer alkyl chains. The parameters obtained with this proposed method were compared with inter-molecular interactions from QM references via energy decomposition analysis using Symmetry Adapted Perturbation Theory (SAPT) and counterpoise-corrected total inter-molecular interactions. The validation of the new parametrized cations was carried out by running molecular dynamics simulations on a series of imidazolium-based ionic liquids with different anions to compare selected thermodynamic and transport properties, including density ρ, enthalpy of vaporization ΔHvap, radial distribution function g(r), and diffusion coefficients D±, with experimental data. Overall, the calculated gas-phase and bulk properties show good agreement with the reference data. The new procedure provides a straightforward approach to generating the required AMOEBA–IL parameters for any imidazolium-based cation.
Carbothermal reduction reaction as a strategy for boosting thermoelectric performance of binary metal oxides: a case study of ZnO ceramics
Authors: Farahi Alireza , Yousefizad Milad
Published: May 2023

As a powerful concept, grain boundary (GB) engineering has been increasingly applied to enhance the energy conversion efficiency in thermoelectric materials through directly controlling the electrical and thermal transport characteristics. However, most efforts thus far have been focused solely on introducing extrinsic defects or impurity phases into the system without considering the role of intrinsic defects as critical factors. Thus, herein, we provide a holistic discussion on the correlation between the intrinsic defects and thermoelectric properties of materials using the carbothermal reduction (CTR) process. Taking ZnO as an example material, we experimentally show that vacancy-assisted migration of Zn interstitials lead to a decrease in the Schottky barrier height at grain boundaries. In addition, increasing the carrier concentration and band gap narrowing caused by the CTR reaction can lead to power factors up to 246 μW/mK2, which is comparable to the excellent values of transition metal-doped ZnO compounds. By minimizing the specific contact resistance of the interfaces down to 12.7 mΩ cm2 at a clamping pressure of 20 MPa, the output power of a single-leg module reaches an outstanding value of 292 μW at ΔT = 65 K, which is extremely higher than those of the state-of-the-art ZnO based materials, almost by a factor of three. We believe that the current study manifests a cost-effective avenue toward the development of efficient and practical thermoelectric devices.
Stereoselective Baeyer–Villiger oxidation of 3-substituted cyclobu-tanones promoted by flavinium-cinchona alkaloid ion-pair catalyst
Authors: Fujimoto Junya , Surga Eika , Yamamoto Kana
Published: May 2023

The previously reported asymmetric Baeyer–Villiger (BV) oxidation of 3-substituted cyclobutanones promoted by a co-factor flavin derivative was revisited to broaden its scope. The correlation between the stereochemical outcome and the catalyst structure was examined, and only one stereocenter was found to be critical for achieving high stereoselectivity. This observa-tion led to the identification of a new, simpler catalyst with improved selectivity. By positioning a lone pair donor on the substrate, the selectivity was further enhanced to 95% ee using the original catalyst or >99% ee with the new catalyst, among the highest selectivities achieved for the BV reaction using a small-molecule catalyst. This observation supports our hypoth-esis that the H-bonding network is central to the catalyst. This study demonstrates the power of mechanistic investigation to broaden the scope of catalytic systems and aid in catalyst design. We are currently exploring methods to expand the applica-bility of this catalyst and demonstrate its use.
Peptidomimetic Catalysts as Chemical Probes of Weak Intermolecular Forces: An Insight into The N-H…Cl-C H-Bonding Interaction
Authors: Iio Chihiro , Nishizawa Takuma , Chiba Takuya , Fujimoto Junko , Kodama Yuki , Sato Kohei , Mase Nobuyuki , NARUMI Tetsuo
Published: May 2023

Despite the widespread use of amide bond isosteres, there is only a limited understanding of their H-bonding mimicry of amides. With experimental and computational approaches, we have explored the hydrogen bonding acceptor potential of the chlorine substituent in chloroalkene dipeptide isosteres (CADIs). The (Z)-chloroalkene and (E)-methylalkene analogues of peptide catalysts were synthesized and employed as probe molecules to assess the H-bonding acceptor capabilities of CADIs. These peptidomimetic studies provide experimental evidence supporting the existence of an intermolecular H-bonding interaction between the chlorine substituent in CADIs and the amide proton of the carbamate substrate. These findings show the capability of peptide catalysts to experimentally evaluate weak intermolecular forces. DFT calculations elucidated that the chlorine substituent in CADIs prefers to form p-type hydrogen bonding interactions on the lateral portions of the chlorine atom, which is different from the carbonyl oxygen of amides which predominantly forms s-type H-bonds in peptide secondary structures.
PROBLEMÁTICAS ÉTNICAS Y SOCIALES DESDE EL PENSAMIENTO LATINOAMERICANO TEMAS, CONCEPTOS, ENFOQUES
Authors: Kozel Andrés , Rawicz Daniela
Published: May 2023

Esta obra es el segundo volumen de una serie que se vislumbra más extensa. Su antecedente directo es el libro Problemáticas internacionales y mundiales desde el pensamiento latinoamericano, editado por Eduardo Devés y Silvia T. Álvarez y publicado en 2020 por este mismo sello editorial. Volumen y serie buscan ser, también, una invitación a producir estudios específicos y más detallados sobre facetas todavía poco conocidas y relevadas de muchos de los temas y problemas que, de manera introductoria y a grandes rasgos, se abordan aquí. El supuesto subyacente a esta aspiración es que existe un “patrimonio” o “reserva” eidética inexplorada en nuestra región, que vale la pena inventariar, historiar y justipreciar.
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Authors: Neelam
Published: May 2023

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Nonparametric estimation of some characteristics of the conditional distribution in single functional index model
Authors: Abderrahim Mahiddine  , Amina Angelika Bouchentouf  , A. Rabhi
Published: May 2023

The aim of this paper is to establish a nonparametric estimation of some characteristics of the conditional distribution. Kernel type estimators for the conditional cumulative distribution function and the successive derivatives of the conditional density are introduced of a scalar response variable Y given a Hilbertian random variable X when the observations are linked with a single-index structure. We establish the pointwise almost complete convergence and the uniform almost complete convergence (with the rate) of the kernel estimate of this model. Asymptotic properties are stated for each of these estimates, and they are applied to the estimations of the conditional mode and conditional quantiles.
Some new general integral inequalities for P-functions
Authors: İmdat İŞCAN  , Erhan SET  , M. Emin ÖZDEMİR
Published: May 2023

In this paper, we derive new estimates for the remainder term of the midpoint, trapezoid, and Simpson formulae for functions whose derivatives in absolute value at certain power are P-functions. Some applications to special means of real numbers are also given.
Computation of a summation formula associated with certain special functions
Authors: M .P. Chaudhary  , Salahuddin  , Sangeeta Chaudhary
Published: May 2023

The main aim of the present paper is to establish a summation formula involving certain special functions.
Global nonexistence of solutions for a system of viscoelastic wave equations with weak damping terms
Authors: Erhan Pişkin
Published: May 2023

This paper deals with the initial boundary value problem for the viscoelastic wave equations$$\left\{\begin{array}{c}u_{t t}-\Delta u+\int_0^t g_1(t-\tau) \Delta u(\tau) d \tau+u_t=f_1(u, v), \\v_{t t}-\Delta v+\int_0^t g_2(t-\tau) \Delta v(\tau) d \tau+v_t=f_2(u, v)\end{array}\right.$$in a bounded domain. We obtain the global nonexistence of solutions by applying a lemma due to Y. Zhou [Global existence and nonexistence for a nonliear wave equation with damping and source terms, Math. Nacht, 278 (2005) 1341-1358].
Perilaku Konsumtif Mahasiswa Pendidikan Ekonomi sebagai Dampak Perkembangan E-Commerce
Authors: Nurjannah Nurjannah , Nurdiana Nurdiana , Ampa Andi Tenri
Published: May 2023

This study aims to analyze the consumptive behavior of Makassar State University Economics Education students in E-Commerce. This research is a descriptive qualitative research using primary data directly taken from informants by way of observation and interviews. The determination of the sample used was Snowball Sampling with 3 informants from Batch 2022 of the Economics Education Study Program, Faculty of Economics, Makassar State University. The results of the study show that the main reason for Economic Education students class of 2022 to make purchases through e-commerce is due to several things, namely, practicality, many choices and considerations for prices and promos given to the online store.
Pengaruh Pendidikan Kewirausahaan dan Digital Literacy Terhadap Minat Berwirausaha Mahasiswa Dengan Efikasi Diri Sebagai Mediator
Authors: Mulyati Sri
Published: May 2023

This study aims to examine the effect of entrepreneurship education and digital iteracy on entrepreneurial interest with self-efficacy as a mediating varible. This research is a quantitative research with a survey method, data collection techniques through questionnaires. The population in this study were all 106 students of Economics Education. Hypothesis testing and analysis of respondent data in this study were carried out using path analysis. The results of the study show that there is a positive and significant influence on entrepreneurship education, digital literacy, and self-efficacy on the interest in entrepreneurship. Based on the results and research findings, educational institutions must continue to strive to develop students' interest in entrepreneurship through various programs that increase student motivation to entrepreneurship.
The Human Dignity Argument against Manual Scavenging in India
Authors: Wankhede Asang , Kahle Alena
Published: May 2023

In this article, we argue that manual scavenging and the 2013 Act which prohibits it are unconstitutional as they violate human dignity, the prohibition against untouchability, and the right to life enshrined in the Constitution of India. We bring out contradictions and limitations in the Supreme Court’s jurisprudence on manual scavenging and show that it misses out on deploying its own strong anti-untouchability and human dignity-based jurisprudence in the judicial treatment of manual scavenging. This progressive jurisprudence outlaws all forms of social exclusion and does not allow for any exceptions to the right to human dignity. We then propose a framework which outlines the unconstitutionality of the very practice of manual scavenging through an in-depth and conjoint analysis of the Indian constitutional jurisprudence on prohibition untouchability, right to human dignity and right to life. A conjoint reading of the three principles brings out the real potential of the Indian Constitution in safeguarding the rights of manual scavengers, a feat which must begin with a complete abolition of all forms of scavenging work without exception. Arguing against the acceptability of allegedly “safe” sanitation work, we propose an alternative framework to understand and critique manual scavenging, without which a complete eradication of manual scavenging is impossible.
Importance of Caste-Based Headcounts: An Analysis of Caste Specific Demographics Transition in India
Authors: Singh D. P. , Chanda Srei , Dwivedi L. K. , Dixit Priyanka , Jana Somnath
Published: May 2023

Caste has always been a subject of socio-political segregation in India. Inequality across caste is prominent for varying health and development outcomes, which is a subject less researched till date. Four rounds of National Family Health Surveys (1–4) conducted in the last 25 years are analysed to portray the fertility and mortality differentials across castes/ tribes. The article signifies, that distinct inter and intra-caste differences in association with the region of residence are present that must be taken into consideration while understanding the health outcomes. Despite a decline in the fertility and child mortality rates in India, caste-wise differentials suggests that the decline is associated with the socio-economic position and transition experienced by these groups. Though schemes and benefits are targeted towards backwards castes, however, sub-castes under each caste are far from realization of those benefits at equal pace. Realization of the developmental processes among castes is a matter of proper enumeration and intricate research that rationalize the distributive and affirmative policies of India.
Processos de administração financeira em consultórios odontológicos
Authors:   IFSP, Brasil Flavia Paula , Dias Keissy Évelyn Rodrigues Alves ,   IFSP, Santos Fernando De Almeida ,   PUC-SP, Kawamoto Júnior Luiz Teruo ,   IFSP, Silvério Paulo Osni ,   IFSP
Published: May 2023

O objetivo da pesquisa é implantar processos de gestão financeira em um consultório odontológico. Primeiro foi feita a revisão bibliográfica; em seguida, um questionário para cirurgiões dentistas para se medir o conhecimento sobre processos financeiros e conhecer os procedimentos atuais; os resultados foram analisados estatisticamente; em seguida uma pesquisa em consultório e em uma clínica de grande porte para se conhecer como é a situação atual da administração financeira nesses locais; na sequência, foram elaboradas diretrizes para implantação de processos de administração financeira em consultórios odontológicos; e para a validação, essas diretrizes foram implantadas com sucesso em um consultório odontológico.
Acidentes de trânsito: um perfil dos envolvidos na cidade de São Paulo
Authors:   IF Suzano, Bezerra Gabriela Madureira , Ferreira Nathalia de Andrade ,   IF Suzano, Machado Sivanilza Teixeira ,   IF Suzano
Published: May 2023

Com o título da cidade mais populosa do Brasil e sendo considerada uma das cidades de maior população do mundo, São Paulo lidera rankings de acidentes de trânsitos. Por isso, se faz necessário além de uma infraestrutura que comporte a vida agitada de seus habitantes, a inclusão de novas estratégias e ações de conscientização, legislação e controle do trânsito para que tenham o objetivo de repercutir positivamente na diminuição dos acidentes de trânsito nas vias. A fim de traçar o perfil desses acidentes na cidade de São Paulo e levantar possíveis causas, foi realiza a análise dos dados divulgados do programa “Respeito à vida”. Excesso de velocidade, dirigir alcoolizado, direção distraída e infraestrutura das vias são algumas causas destacadas quando o assunto é acidente de trânsito. Foi possível identificar que os homens adultos de idade entre 30 e 59 anos que conduzem motocicletas no período da noite são as principais vítimas de acidentes de trânsito. O Governo desenvolveu programas de incentivo a direção segura e defensiva sendo possível o monitoramento e controle da quantidade de acidentes nas cidades como alternativas para a redução dos óbitos além dos prejuízos financeiros.
Enfermería y los factores de riesgo asociados a accidentes laborales
Authors: Castillo Morocho Silvia María , Figueroa Pico César Eubelio , Guiracocha Landetta Johnny Andrés , Cerezo Leal Betzaida Salomet
Published: May 2023

Los profesionales de Enfermería de servicios hospitalarios públicos y privados, al desempeñar actividades, se exponen a factores de riesgos, mecánicos, físicos, biológicos, químicos, disergonómicos y psicosociales, cuya dinámica determina la ocurrencia de enfermedades y accidentes de trabajo. Estos profesionales están expuestos a riesgos laborales relacionados con la multiplicidad de actividades que realizan condicionadas a largas jornadas laborales, ritmo de trabajo, sobrecarga laboral, exigencias emocionales, provocando saturación física y mental, así como graves consecuencias en su salud. El objetivo fue determinar los factores de riesgo asociados a accidentes laborales en el personal de Enfermería, con una metodología de corte transversal, con una muestra de 205 participantes de salud en la que se cumplieron los criterios de inclusión y exclusión. En la interpretación de los resultados, se pudo evidenciar que los accidentes laborales y sus dimensiones en el personal de Enfermería muestran una tendencia baja con un porcentaje del 68,8%, así mismo se observa que las diferentes dimensiones de dicha variable muestran igual tendencia sobresaliendo accidentes laborales biológicos (99%), accidentes laborales psicosociales (62%), mientras que los factores de riesgo y sus dimensiones en el personal de Enfermería muestran una tendencia alta (61%). En relación a las dimensiones de la variable se puede observar que los factores de riesgo biológicos obtuvieron resultados porcentuales similares a la variable general, es decir, un nivel alto con porcentaje de 74,6%. A diferencia de las dimensiones sobresaliendo factores de riesgo físico (54,6%), factores de riesgo ergonómico (60%), y factores de riesgo psicosocial (68,3%) obtuvieron un nivel regular.
VISUAL PRACTICES OF HUMAN CREATION IN POSTMODERN CULTURE
Authors: Gavran Iryna , Stoian Svitlana , Rohozha Maria , Vilchynska Iryna , Pletsan Khrystyna
Published: May 2023

The relevance of the study is due to the transformation of views on the processes of human creative activity in visual practices in postmodern culture. Changing views on the key elements of the individual characteristics of representatives of a particular type of culture allows us to talk about a new character of a person, passing through numerous stages of formation in the process of socialization. The purpose of the article is to identify the key characteristics of how human creation is interpreted in postmodern culture through visual artistic practices. During the study, scientific methods of analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, analogy, abstraction, system analysis, comparative method, methods of systematization and classification were used. The article gives a generalized description of the main processes of human creativity as the formation of the personality of postmodern culture, identifies the main problems of the transformation of the consciousness of a postmodern personality, positive trends in changes in human characteristics, and confirms the main approaches to the interpretation of personality in culture and art.
TEACHING REFORM OF ELDERLY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM BASED ON CDIO
Authors: Yi Haibo , Chi Ruinan
Published: May 2023

Elderly education is beneficial for achieving the continued socialization of the elderly, enabling them to adapt more smoothly to retirement life and new social roles. This article focuses on the elderly education information curriculum and proposes to reform traditional curriculum teaching methods based on CDIO theory, following the ideas of Concept, Design, Implementation, and Operate, so that students can master new technologies and skills, build a learning society, and improve the cultural quality of the entire nation.
Biodiversity Conservation in Canada: From Theory to Practice
Authors: Schneider Richard
Published: May 2023

The aim of this book is to build a bridge between conservation theory and practice. The narrative is focused specifically on Canada. This permits an integrated treatment, where conservation theory is presented in the context of the social and institutional framework responsible for its implementation. Special attention is given to topics that are the subject of debate or controversy, as they provide valuable insight into the practical aspects of conservation. The result is a comprehensive synthesis of applied biodiversity conservation, tailored to the needs of conservation students and practitioners in Canada.
PEMBERDAYAAN POS PEMBINAAN TERPADU (POSBINDU) DI LINGKUNGAN FAKULTAS KEDOKTERAN UNIVERSITAS MATARAM
Authors: Primayanti Ika , Geriputri Ni Nyoman , Geruduk I Ketut , Artastra I Ketut , Affarah WS
Published: May 2023

Dewasa ini penyakit tidak menular (PTM) terus mengalami peningkatan yang disebabkan oleh perubahan lingkungan, perilaku masyarakat, transisi demografi, sosial ekonomi dan sosial budaya serta bertambahnya harapan hidup. Posbindu PTM merupakan bentuk peran serta masyarakat dalam upaya pengendalian faktor risiko secara mandiri dan berkesinambungan. Keterlibatan masyarakat pada Posbindu PTM dilakukan secara terintegrasi dan rutin di lingkungan tempat tinggal dalam wadah desa/kelurahan siaga aktif, di lingkugan tempat kerja ataupun di organisasi/ lembaga lainnya. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor risiko penyakit tidak menular dan status kesehatan civitas akademika FK Unram. Kegiatan diawali dengan wawancara faktor risiko, pemeriksaan fisik berupa pengukuran berat badan dan tinggi badan dilanjutkan pemeriksaan darah sederhana (rapid test) untuk mengetahui kadar gula darah puasa, kolesterol, dan asam urat. Kegiatan skrining diikuti 38 orang terdiri dari 21 laki-laki dan 17 orang perempuan tenaga kependidikan FK Unram. Berdasarkan hasil skrining didapatkan 6 orang (15,78%) memiliki tekanan darah >120/80 mmHg, 11 orang (28,95%) mengalami hiperkolesterolemia dan 2 orang (5,26%)  dari 38 tendik. Selain itu, didapatkan juga 6 orang memiliki riwayat merokok dan 1 orang dengan riwayat hipertensi. Dilakukan edukasi kepada semua tenaga kependidikan terkait upaya pencegahan dan pengendalian PTM. Bagi tendik yang mengalami masalah kesehatan dianjurkan memeriksakan diri lebih lanjut ke Klinik Unram. Pembentukan dan pengembangan Pos Pembinaan Terpadu (Posbindu) di lingkungan civitas akademika Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Mataram dapat menjadi salah satu wadah dalam pengembangan tindakan promotif dan preventif
Pengaruh Strategi Pembelajaran Reading Questioning and Answering (RQA) Terintegrasi Mind Mapping Terhadap Kterampilan Metakognitif dan Retensi Mahasiswa
Authors: Kusuma Anindita SHM , Baskara Zulhan W
Published: May 2023

Implementasi strategi pembelajaran konvensional masih mendominasi perkuliahan di program studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar (PGSD) Universitas Mataram. Pembelajaran belum memberdayakan kemampuan lain yang tidak kalah penting bagi mahasiswa diantaranya adalah keterampilan metakognitif dan retensi. Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh model pembelajaran Reading Questioning and Answering (RQA) terintegrasi Mind mapping terhadap keterampilan metakognitif dan retensi mahasiswa S1 PGSD Universitas Mataram. Metode penelitian menggunakan penelitian kuantitatif jenis quasi-experimental, the One-group Pretest-Posttest Design. Subyek penelitian adalah kelas 4B Program Studi S-1 PGSD. Uji hipotesis penelitian menggunakan uji Paired Samples t-test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada pengaruh model pembelajaran Reading Questioning and Answering (RQA) terintegrasi Mind Mapping terhadap keterampilan metakognitif mahasiswa S1 PGSD Universitas Mataram dengan nilai sig. keterampilan metakognitif adalah 0.039 < taraf signifikansi (0.05). Hasil kesimpulan selajutnya juga menunjukkan ada pengaruh model pembelajaran Reading Questioning and Answering (RQA) terintegrasi Mind Mapping terhadap retensi mahasiswa S1 PGSD Universitas Mataram dengan nilai sig. retensi adalah 0.001 < taraf signifikansi (0.05).
Suffering and Survivorship: Mythologies and Contested Narratives of War in Serbian Museums
Authors: Damjanovic Rebecca , Mason Robert
Published: May 2023

Museums that commemorate war have a uniquely influential role in determining how the nation approaches its past, and navigate highly politicized issues of loss and victimhood. Far less understood is how curatorial approaches to historical conflicts can influence museum practices regarding more recent wars. In this article, we explore how three museums of national history in Serbia narrate historical wars. Each museum is focused on articulating the story of the nation, albeit with markedly differing emphases in their collecting practices and curatorial strategies. Analysing objects and narrative texts, we suggest that Serbian historical museums engage visitors in ethical questions and topics that are often otherwise silenced. We draw attention to the resurgence of deep historical narratives, emphasizing Serbs’ connection to the environment, faith, and landscape, as a means to assert the continued relevance of historical wars to contemporary national identity. In doing so, museums seek to engage in the fraught politics of memory relating to the Yugoslav Wars.
Influence of Integrated Nutrient Management on Growth, Yield and Quality of Okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench] cv. Arka Anamika
Authors:   Department of Horticulture, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai, S Mariappan , S Priyadarsni ,   Department of Horticulture, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai, S Padmapriya ,   Department of Horticulture, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai
Published: May 2023

An investigation using farm yard manure (FYM) and graded doses of N,P,K along with different biofertilizers viz., Azophos, Methylobacterium and Azophosmet on growth, yield and quality of okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench] was conducted at Department of Horticulture, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai. The experiment revealed that the growth attributes viz., plant height and number of leaves and the yield parameters such as number of fruits per plant, fresh weight of fruit, fruit length, fruit girth, and yield per hectare registered the highest values by the application of 50 per cent recommended dose of N, P and 100 per cent recommended dose of K + 2 kg Azophosmet per ha. Low crude fibre content was exhibited in the plants applied with 50 per cent recommended dose of N, P and 100 per cent recommended dose of K +2 kg Azophosmet per ha.
Physiological and Biochemical Variations in Soft Rot Pathogen (Pectobacterium chrysanthemi) Isolates of Aloe vera
Authors:   Department of Plant Pathology, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai – 625 104, M Syamala , I Yesu Raja ,   Department of Plant Pathology, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai – 625 104
Published: May 2023

All the 15 isolates of Pectobacterium chrysanthemi survived up to 37 0 C and the thermal death point was 38 0 C. The optimum range of pH for the growth of the isolates was 7.0–7.5.Although all the isolates showed good growth in many carbon sources, salicin supported the maximum growth while ribose was the least favourable. These isolates showed no differences in all the biochemical tests. All the 15 isolates of P. chrysanthemi gave positive result to utilization of citrate, nitrate reductase test, catalase test, Oxidation-Fermentation test (O- F test), Gelatin liquefaction, casein hydrolysis, anaerobic growth and sensitively to erythromycin while these showed negative reaction to indole production test, starch hydrolysis, H 2 S production, oxidase test methyl red and Voges Proskauer test and arginine dihydrolase reaction.
Simple and Rapid Method for Determination of Flubendiamide and its Residues in Soil and Water by HPLC-UV Detection
Authors:   AINP on Pesticide Residue Laboratory, Department of Agricultural Chemicals, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidhyalaya, Kalyani -741 235, West Bengal, India, Present address: Pesticide Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641 003, Tamil Nadu., M Paramasivam , Banerjee Hemanta ,   AINP on Pesticide Residue Laboratory, Department of Agricultural Chemicals, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidhyalaya, Kalyani -741 235, West Bengal, India.
Published: May 2023

A simple and rapid method for the analysis of flubendiamide and its major metabolite desiodo flubendiamide, in soils and water with acetonitrile and ethyl acetate, respectively, is presented. Quantification was performed by reversed phase HPLC with UV detector. Mean recoveries of flubendiamide and desiodo flubendiamide in soils ranged from 88.01- 90.26 % and 90.5-92.29 % respectively. The applicability of the method to the determination of flubendiamide and desiodo flubendiamide in spiked water at three pH levels (4, 7 and 9.2) was evaluated. Recoveries for flubendiamide and desiodo flubendiamide spiked water were in the ranges 89.21-92.32 % and 92.2-95.57 % respectively. The detector linearity and the repeatability of the method were very precise.
Field Efficacy of Biopesticides Against Plusia signata (Fabricius) on Gloriosa superba
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003., M Suganthy , P Sakthivel ,   Department of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003.
Published: May 2023

Field experiments were carried out in the Department of Medicinal and Aromatic Crops, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore and in the farmer’s holdings at Vellipalayam from August, 2011 to December, 2011 to study the field efficacy of bio-pesticides against Plusia signata (Fabricius) on Gloriosa superba. The results of the experiments revealed that flavanoids recorded superiority in the management of P. signata starting from 3 rd day after treatment and it was statistically on par with quinalphos. Pungam oil 3 ml/litre was next in the order of efficacy, followed by azadirachtin 1% and NSKE 5%. Efficacy of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) (2 ml/lit) was realized only at seven days after treatment and persisted even after 14 days of second spray. At 14 days after treatment, Bt was second in the order of efficacy next to chemical pesticides and flavanoids. From the findings of both the field trials, flavanoids (Max Ranger-D2 ® ) from Maxgrow Biotech (P) Ltd, Ludhiana was adjudged and recommended as the best alternative to chemical pesticides in gloriosa eco-system and are recommended as one of the components in organic pest management.
Evaluation of Power Weeders for Mechanized Weeding in Pulse Crop Cultivation
Authors:   Agricultural Machinery Research Centre Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural university, Coimbatore - 641 003., T Senthilkumar , V M Duraisamy ,   Agricultural Machinery Research Centre Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural university, Coimbatore - 641 003., D Asokan ,   Agricultural Machinery Research Centre Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural university, Coimbatore - 641 003.
Published: May 2023

Now a days weeding necessitates the introduction of suitable power weeders for pulse cultivation. A study was conducted at TNAU fields with 3 models of commercially available power weeders (Model A, B and C). To suit the power weeder the crop geometry was modified with 60x10 cm and the performance of three power weeder models were compared with conventional method of hand weeding. The working width of the power weeders was 60 cm, 60 cm and 30 cm respectively for Model A, B and C. Manual weeding using hand hoe registred maximum weeding efficiency of 83.10 per cent (wet basis) and 82.5 per cent (dry basis). The weeding efficiency of Model A was 74.10 per cent (wet basis) and 73.45 per cent(dry basis), Model B recorded 63.49 per cent (wet basis) and 64.15 per cent (dry basis) and Model C recorded the lowest weeding efficiency of 43.43 per cent (wet basis) and 43.13 per cent (dry basis). The saving in cost of weeding was observed as 75.8, 72.5 and 54.8 per cent respectively for Models A, B and C when compared to manual weeding. The saving in time of weeding operation was 95.8, 94.6 and 89.8 per cent for Models A, B and C, respectively when compared to the manual weeding.
Swarna Kapoori: A New Promising Betelvine variety
Authors:   AICRP on MAP and Betelvine, Dr. YSR Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem-534101, M Karunakar Babu , B Tanuja Priya ,   AICRP on MAP and Betelvine, Dr. YSR Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem-534101, P Rama Devi ,   AICRP on MAP and Betelvine, Dr. YSR Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem-534101, K Sireesha ,   AICRP on MAP and Betelvine, Dr. YSR Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem-534101
Published: May 2023

Fifty one genotypes of Betelvine were collected and maintained as gene bank at Bapatla. Best performing six genotypes viz. Safed Utukuru, Kapoori Chittikavata, Shirpurkata, Vasani Kapoori, Swarna Kapoori and Local cultivar in the gene bank were selected and subjected for further testing under varietal evaluation during 2001-03. Of these, Swarna Kapoori was found promising and forwarded to on-farm and multi-location testing in different districts of Andhra Pradesh. The yield increase was 20% in Swarna Kapoori compared to local check and the same was recommended for release.
Performance of Nursery Methods and Crop Geometry of Rice Varieties Under Rice Low Lands
Authors:   Department of Agronomy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore- 641003, P Baskar , K Siddeswaran ,   Department of Agronomy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore- 641003, N Thavaprakaash ,   Department of Agronomy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore- 641003, P Muthukrishnan ,   Department of Agronomy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore- 641003
Published: May 2023

A Field experiment was conducted at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore during Kharif 2008 to evaluate the performance of nursery methods and crop geometry for rice varieties. The experiment was conducted with two nursery methods (mat and conventional nursery) to raise seedling for SRI and two varieties (CORH 3 hybrid and ADT 43 variety) with three square crop geometry viz., 25 x 25 cm, 30 x 30 cm and 35 x 35 cm. Nursery methods and varieties form the main plot treatments and crop geometry were allotted to sub-plots in a split plot design replicated thrice. The results revealed that, the growth and yield of rice varieties not affected by nursery methods. The performance of CORH 3 was superior over ADT 43 as it produced 16.9 per cent higher yield (6516 kg ha -1 versus 5417 kg ha -1 ). Planting the crop with 25 x 25 cm geometry registered higher grain yield in ADT 43 and the CORH 3 performed better with 30 x 30 cm geometry level.
Host Plants of Invasive Papaya Mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus (Williams and Granara de Willink) in Tamil Nadu
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore – 641 003., P Sakthivel , P Karuppuchamy ,   Department of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore – 641 003., M Kalyanasundaram ,   Department of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore – 641 003., T Srinivasan ,   Department of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore – 641 003.
Published: May 2023

Invasive papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus (Williams Granara de Willink) invaded Tamil Nadu, India in 2008 has attained the status of a serious pest on a wide range of host plants. An extensive survey conducted during 2009 - 2011 revealed the presence of this mealybug on 133 plant species belonging to 48 families including pulses, oilseeds, fibre crops, narcotics, green manures, vegetables, fruit trees, tuber crops, flower plants, ornamentals, plantation crops, medicinal and aromatic plants, biofuel crops, tree species and weeds. Plants from Malvaceae, Solanaceae, Asteraceae and Euphorbiaceae were generally found as preferred hosts of this mealybug species. High host preference was noticed on 33 hosts followed by medium damage in 31 hosts. Pest intensity and damage was found to be low in 56 host plants while there was incidental damage for shorter durations in 13 hosts.
Potential of Native Predators, Chrysoperla zastrowi sillemi (Esben-Petersen) and Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mulsant) on Paracoccus marginatus (Williams and Granara de Willink)
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore – 641 003., P Sakthivel , P Karuppuchamy ,   Department of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore – 641 003., M Kalyanasundaram ,   Department of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore – 641 003., T Srinivasan ,   Department of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore – 641 003.
Published: May 2023

Predatory potential of Chrysoperla zastrowi sillemi (Esben-Petersen) and Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Mulsant on Paracoccus marginatus (Williams and Granara de Willink) infesting papaya was studied in the laboratory. Grubs of C. zastrowi sillemi required 6.4 ovisacs, 463.6 nymphs and 72.0 adults of P. marginatus to complete their life stages. The first instar chrysopid grub consumed 1.4 ovisacs, 85.0 nymphs and 13.2 adults of P. marginatus. Among instars of chrysopid the second and third instars were voracious and consumed 1.8 ovisacs, 142.4 nymphs and 23.4 adults and 3.2 ovisacs, 236.2 nymphs and 35.4 adults of P. marginatus, respectively. Grubs of C. montrouzieri required a total number of 8.4 ovisacs, 164.2 nymphs and 66.8 adults of P. marginatus to complete their life stages. Among instars of the coccinellid predator, the third and fourth instars were voracious and consumed 2.6 ovisacs, 47.2 nymphs and 24.8 adults and 2.8 ovisacs, 71.6 nymphs and 28.8 adults of P. marginatus, respectively. Adults of C. montrouzieri consumed 5.6 ovisacs, 105.4 nymphs and 36.4 adults of P. marginatus. So C. zastrowi sillemi and C. montrouzieri can be effectively employed as candidate predatory insects in the management of papaya mealybug.
Abordagens diagnósticas e terapêuticas do ceratocone.
Authors: Cicilioti ERVATTI, Aline , Paschoa Barbara Gomes do Carmo
Published: May 2023

O presente estudo se propôs à realização de um breve resumo bibliográfico para
compreensão do Ceratocone, uma enfermidade oftálmica conhecida pelo afinamento
corneano de diversas causas, associada em muitos casos, à episódios alérgicos. Técnicas
cirúrgicas diversas são utilizadas para o tratamento desta enfermidade, além da correção
através do uso de óculos. Casos mais graves poderão ser tratados por meio do transplante de
córnea. Por vezes, a saúde oftálmica é negligenciada, e como o diagnóstico inicial é
dificultado pela ausência precoce de sinais clínicos sugestivos, é de grande importância a
realização de exames oftálmicos periódicos.
Aperfeiçoamento Docente e Gestão Escolar: Relação essencial e de relevância para plena aprendizagem
Authors:   , Almeida Tainah de Araujo Carneiro
Published: May 2023

ALMEIDA, Tainah de Araujo Carneiro. Aperfeiçoamento Docente e Gestão Escolar: Relação essencial e de relevância para plena aprendizagem. 2020. Monografia (Especialização em: Gestão Escolar Integrada - Gestão / Supervisão / Orientação) - Faculdade Internacional Signorelli. Nova Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro.

Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar e diagnosticar as melhorias na gestão escolar e o aperfeiçoamento docente, buscando entre as legislações já previstas, a constante ascensão da comunidade escolar em vista do progresso do ensino-aprendizagem. Verificar a relação entre o modelo adotado por uma determinada instituição (que não será mencionada, pois foi somente utilizada a fim de estudo e parâmetro) e a motivação dos docentes no ambiente escolar. Trata-se de um estudo de avaliação qualitativa que se vale de pesquisas bibliográficas e de campo, onde os principais condutores serão o gestor e o professor. Os enfoques deste projeto foram dois: as legislações que norteiam as práticas de gestão escolar e a motivação e benefícios para o aperfeiçoamento do docente em cima do que prega essa gestão. Desse modo, há a análise das concepções e aspectos históricos da administração, bem como os princípios da gestão escolar no Brasil e a qualidade de ensino, visto que a organização da gestão escolar é fundamental para o desenvolvimento de um trabalho pedagógico de qualidade.

Palavras-chave: Educação. Democracia. Gestão Democrática. Gestão Participativa. Gestão Escolar. Aperfeiçoamento Docente. Trabalho em equipe.
Conocimiento-en-la-lucha y la niñez del movimiento de los trabajadores rurales sin tierra en Mossoró/RN
Authors: Oliveira Júlia Amélia de Sousa Sampaio Barros Leal de , Santos Celiane Oliveira dos , Urban Samuel Penteado
Published: May 2023

Esta história deriva de uma investigação participante realizada no Assentamento Osiel Alves. Os tres autores estão diretamente envolvidos com a Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Norte (UERN): a primeira autora é recém-formada em Pedagogia pela UERN; a segunda e o terceiro são professores da mesma universidade. A partir da experiência com os camponeses do assentamento Osiel Alves e outros acampamentos/assentamentos vinculados ao Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem Terra (MST), torna-se possível compreender a forma como os adultos se relacionam com as crianças por meio das cantigas infantis na hora da peneira, pela liberdade de expressão, do olhar das crianças sobre si mesmas e das brincadeiras.
Decolonizando a educação em ciências e sua pesquisa: provocações sobre processos teórico-metodológicos
Authors: Cassiani Suzani , Marín Yonier Alexander Orozco , Zuleta Mara Karidy Polanco
Published: May 2023

Os estudos decoloniais têm se mostrado uma importante teoria para olharmos a Educação em Ciências. Eles nos ensinam como a hierarquização de certas culturas foi construída por uma herança colonial, por meio da invasão de países europeus em diferentes territórios, sejameles americanos, africanos ou asiáticos
Lápis cor de pele? De qual corpo humano falamos?
Authors: Torres Angela de Oliveira Pinheiro , Rosa Katemari , Pinheiro Bárbara Carine Soares
Published: May 2023

A ideia de corpo é construída pela relação dialética entre o simbólico e o biológico, por este motivo não podemos nos referir a ele unicamente biologicamente, mas também simbolicamente, visto que ele é a personificação da cultura e história de uma sociedade (GOMES, 2002). Por meio dele, falamos sobre quem somos, como nos sentimos, bem como o lugar que ocupamos. Ele pode ser instrumento de ressignificação diante de posturas sociais impositivas, deste modo quando um corpo é inferiorizado em detrimento de outro, tira-se desse primeiro, o poder de luta.
Saberes tradicionais quilombolas e a pesquisa de interface ciência e literatura: examinando torto arado e roça é vida
Authors: Faiad Caio Ricardo , Rezende Daisy de Brito
Published: May 2023

Abrimos este texto com trecho de Ostentação à Pobreza, do excelente álbum Galanga Livre do rapper paulista Rincon Sapiência. O disco abre com Crime Bárbaro, canção que conta a história de um escravizado que assassina seu escravizador. Agora livre, o ex-escravizado, herói da própria história, convive com o medo de ser pego na fuga. Essa junção de conceitos aparentemente paradoxais (herói e medo) aparece também em outras faixas, como Ostentação à Pobreza.
Knowledge and attitude regarding pubertal changes among adolescents of Eastern Nepal
Authors: Ganga Prajapati  , BinushaTamang  , Pabina KC  , Nisha Maharjan  , Rabindra Kumar Rokaya
Published: May 2023

Adolescence is one of the most charming and convoluted period in life span which brings childhood to adulthood. It is a period of biological, cognitive, and social transition of high magnitude and rapidity and is also associated with the onset or exacerbation of several health-related problems. A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in three different schools in Jhapa districts, Nepal in which 146 adolescents were included through a random sampling method. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data regarding attitudes toward Pubertal Changes which was analyzed and interpreted using SPSS version 16. The study along with the sociodemographic profile also enumerated the results of 37% strongly agreeing that pubertal changes are normal and more than half agreed that sex education is essential. Half of the participants agreed adolescents suffer from anxiety during this period and 59.6% agreed that adolescents should not be ashamed of the changes. The study revealed that 60.3% of the respondents had a favorable attitude and 39.7% had a moderately favorable attitude toward pubertal changes. Although a majority of the students had a good attitude, it can be further improved by conducting classes, and programs about menstruation, and pubertal changes, and encouraging the involvement of students in it. Parents, as well as students, can also be educated about pubertal changes through teachings and awareness programs in communities to increase positive attitudes.
Modeling and analysis of thermal photovoltaic energy generator using COMSOL multiphysics
Authors: Manish Kumar Sharma  , Ashish Kumar Jain  , Sandeep Gupta
Published: May 2023

Because of to their versatile energy choice alternatives, immovable elements, and opportunity for effective energy generation, thermophotovoltaic techniques have a vast range of achievable applications. For illustration, these devices could help us to offer convenient energy. Nevertheless, first enhance the performance of thermo-photovoltaic cell unit devices along with decrease system costs and system temperatures. To achieve such objectives, we use simulation to evaluate and improve their thermo-photovoltaic cell unit models. This research regarded as the different alternatives of enhancing system operation via successful deal with the operating circumstances. It examined solutions of the system formation for much better system performance and energy output and at bare minimum quantity working expenses. The number of mirrors and photovoltaic devices for employ in the construction had been set at eight as traditional for the procedure. A novel energy technique was constructed and was used to reproduce the energy effectiveness of the thermal photo voltaic modules. The boundaries situations utilized for the materials involved were defined and the appropriate physics utilized in the analysis of various operating circumstances that affected the system effectiveness. It is possible to reduce the costs of PV systems by using small area PV cells, which require some special mirrors to focus radiation onto photocells. Based on COMSOL Multiphysics (version 5.5) as a commercial FEM package, this paper develops a basic thermo-photovoltaic cell unit model. A variety of options examined for optimizing the operation of the system by controlling operating conditions effectively. For a two-dimensional system, it was demonstrated the correct physics to apply when studying various operating conditions which affected system performance.