bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Genetic variation in twenty Philippine traditional rice varieties
Authors: Cantila AY , Quitel AJR 
Published: April 2020

The study of genetic variation (GV) in 20 Philippine traditional rice varieties (TRVs) were determined in grain morphology such as length (Gl), width (Gwd), and weight (Gwt), grain yield (Gy), and grain micronutrients such as copper (Cu), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn) and zinc (Zn). Analysis of variance obtained highly significant GV among TRVs in all traits. The mean for Gl, Gwd, Gwt, Gy, Cu, Fe, Mn, and Zn contents was 8.56mm, 2.8mm, 20.01g, 2.13t/ha, 8.64ppm, 14.56ppm, 20.79ppm, and 30.26ppm, respectively. The micronutrients in TRVs followed an order as Zn > Mn > Fe > Cu. For the correlation in traits, 11 pairs were significantly correlated; however, only Mn and Zn content in grains was positively and strongly correlated. Other significant pairs were either in positive or negative and moderately correlated. Cluster analysis, on the other hand, revealed five clusters and showed distinct TRV in two clusters. In conclusion, the presence of higher grain micronutrient content in TRVs indicatesa better opportunity for breeders to determine parental genetic resource in breeding rice with high grain micronutrients.
Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res.55(1), 35-42, 2020
Incidence of Salmonella and Escherichia coli in fish farms and markets in Dinajpur, Bangladesh
Authors: Ava A , Faridullah M , Lithi UJ , Roy VC 
Published: April 2020

The research work was conducted to assess the incidence of Salmonella and Escherichia coli (E. coli) contamination in different fish farms and fish markets of Dinajpur district of Bangladesh. The level of incidence of Salmonella contamination was greater in scum samples (93.8%) and for E. coli the higher contamination found in water samples (81.3%). The study showed that, water and fish samples were also Salmonella positive and the percentage was 87.5% and 57.8% respectively and for E. coli contamination about 75% of scum and 75.6% of fish samples were E. coli positive among fish farms samples. In case of market, both basket and fish sample were tested Salmonella positive, the level of incidence of Salmonella contamination was higher for basket samples (100%) and lower in fish samples (48.9%). Meanwhile, E. coli contamination for fish, basket, and mat samples were 75.6%, 68.8% and 75% respectively. Therefore, the results are very much alarming.
Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res.55(1), 65-72, 2020
Tanggung Jawab Korporasi Melalui Ganti Kerugian Atas Pencemaran dan Pengrusakan Lingkungan Hidup Akibat Pembakaran Lahan (Studi Putusan Pengadilan Negeri Meulaboh Perkara No. 12/Pdt. G/2012/PN. Mbo)
Authors: Jamaluddin Jamaluddin , Suhaidi Suhaidi , Marzuki Marzuki 
Published: April 2020

Permasalahan dalam penelitian ini, mengenai pengaturan ganti kerugian atas kerusakan lingkungan hidup akibat pembakaran lahan, mengenai tanggung jawab korporasi yang timbul sebagai akibat dari kegiatan usaha pada pencemaran atau pengrusakan lingkungan hidup dan pertimbangan hakim dalam memutus ganti kerugian atas kerusakan lingkungan hidup dalam Perkara Nomor 12/Pdt.G/2012/Mbo. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian yuridis normatif dengan pendekatan perundang-undangan dan konseptual. Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif analisis, dengan menggunakan sumber data sekunder. Analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu analisis data kualitatif. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diperoleh, pengaturan ganti kerugian atas kerusakan lingkungan hidup akibat pembakaran lahan secara tegas telah diatur, dimana setiap penanggung jawab usaha berkewajiban untuk menggantikan kerugian atas akibat pencemaran atau pengrusakan lingkungan sebagai akibat dari kegiatan usaha yang dijalankannya. Tanggung jawab korporasi yang timbul sebagai akibat dari kegiatan usaha pada pencemaran atau pengrusakan lingkungan hidup adalah didasari pertanggung jawaban berdasarkan “kesalahan”. Pertimbangan hakim dalam memutus ganti kerugian atas kerusakan lingkungan hidup dalam Perkara Nomor 12/Pdt.G/2012/Mbo, di dasari pada kerusakan lingkungan yang diakibatkan oleh kegiatan usaha dan kerugian yang ditimbulkan terhadap masyarakat setempat (sekitar kegiatan usaha).
Lithostratigraphy of the Cretaceous–Paleocene Nuussuaq Group, Nuussuaq Basin, West Greenland
Authors: Dam Gregers , Krarup Pedersen Gunver , Sønderholm Martin , Midtgaard Helle H. , Melchior Larsen Lotte , Nøhr-Hansen Henrik , Pedersen Asger Ken 
Published: April 2020

The Nuussuaq Basin is the only exposed Cretaceous–Paleocene sedimentary basin in West Greenland and is one of a complex of linked rift basins stretching from the Labrador Sea to northern Bafﬁn Bay. These basins developed along West Greenland as a result of the opening of the Labrador Sea in Late Mesozoic to Early Cenozoic times. The Nuussuaq Basin is exposed in West Greenland between 69°N and 72°N on Disko, Nuussuaq, Upernivik Ø, Qeqertarsuaq, Itsaku and Svartenhuk Halvø and has also been recorded in a number of shallow and deep wells in the region. The sediments are assigned to the more than 6 km thick Nuussuaq Group (new) which underlies the Palaeogene plateau basalts of the West Greenland Basalt Group. The sediment thickness is best estimated from seismic data; in the western part of the area, seismic and magnetic data suggest that the succession is at least 6 km and possibly as much as 10 km thick. The exposed Albian–Paleocene part of the succession testifies to two main episodes of regional rifting and basin development: an Early Cretaceous and a Late Cretaceous – Early Paleocene episode prior to the start of sea-ﬂoor spreading in mid-Paleocene time. This exposed section includes fan delta, fluviodeltaic, shelfal and deep marine deposits.
The Nuussuaq Group is divided into ten formations, most of which have previously been only briefly described, with the exception of their macrofossil content. In ascending stratigraphic order, the formations are: the Kome Formation, the Slibestensfjeldet Formation (new), the Upernivik Næs Formation, the Atane Formation (including four new members – the Skansen, Ravn Kløft, Kingittoq and Qilakitsoq Members – and one new bed, the Itivnera Bed), the Itilli Formation (new, including four new members, the Anariartorfik, Umiivik, Kussinerujuk and Aaffarsuaq Members), the Kangilia Formation (including the redefined Annertuneq Conglomerate Member and the new Oyster–Ammonite Conglomerate Bed), the Quikavsak Formation (including three new members: the Tupaasat, Nuuk Qiterleq and Paatuutkløften Members), the Agatdal Formation, the Eqalulik Formation (new, including the Abraham Member), and the Atanikerluk Formation (including five members: the Naujât, Akunneq (new), Pingu (new), Umiussat and Assoq (new) Members).
Maqamat Tokoh Midah Dalam Novel Mekkah: Memoar Luka Seorang TKW Karya Aguk Irawan
Authors: Munandar Siswoyo Aris , Sofa Farida Nurus 
Published: April 2020

<p><em>Abstrak </em><strong>- </strong><strong>Aguk Irawan adalah salah satu sastrawan yang menggunakan sastra novel sebagai media dakwahnya. Penanaman pesan-pesan moral-spiritual penulis kepada pembaca melalui tokoh yang dihidupkan di dalamnya. Peneliti tertarik dengan salah satu karya beliau untuk diteliti yang kemudian terangkum dengan judul, “Maqamat Tokoh Midah dalam Novel <em>Mekkah: Memoar Luka Seorang TKW</em> Karya Aguk Irawan”. Novel yang terinspirasi dari kisah nyata ini menggambarkan tentang pengembaraan jiwa seorang perempuan dalam menemukan Tuhannya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode <em>library research</em> atau penelitian kepustakaan. Adapun sumber data yang digunakan adalah sumber data primer yaitu novel <em>Mekkah: Memoar Luka Seorang TKW</em>, sedangkan sumber data sekundernya adalah beberapa karya Aguk Irawan yang lain dan juga sumber referensi yang terkait dengan penelitian. Berdasarkan hasil analisa yang telah peneliti lakukan dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa novel <em>Mekkah: Memoar Luka Seorang TKW</em> merupakan novel yang mengandung ajaran tasawuf. Aguk Irawan menyampaikan ajaran tasawufnya melalui tokoh Midah Hamidah yang terangkum dalam laku kehidupannya sehari - hari. Peneliti menemukan beberapa maqamat yang tergambar dari tokoh Midah Hamidah, diantaranya adalah: taubat, zuhud, sabar, syukur, dan ridha. Novel karya Aguk Irawan ini sangat berguna untuk digunakan sebagai media dakwah di kalangan remaja maupun masyarakat pada umumnya.</strong></p><p><em>Abstract -</em><strong> </strong><strong>Aguk Irawan is one of the writers who used novel literature as his propaganda media. Planting the writer's moral-spiritual messages to the reader through the characters who are turned on in them. Researchers are interested in one of his works for research which is then summarized with the title, "<em>Maqamat Tokoh Midah dalam Novel Mekkah: Memoar Luka Seorang TKW Karya Aguk Irawan</em>”. This novel, inspired by a true story, depicts the wandering of a woman's soul in finding her God. This research uses library research or library research. The source of the data used is the primary data source, namely the Mecca novel: Memoirs of Luka of a TKW, while the secondary data source is some of Aguk Irawan's other works and also a reference source related to research. Based on the results of the analysis that researchers have done, it can be concluded that the novel <em>Mecca: Memoirs of Luka of a TKW</em> is a novel that contains the teachings of Sufism. Aguk Irawan conveyed his Sufism teachings through the figure of Midah Hamidah summarized in his daily life. Researchers found several maqamat drawn from the Midah Hamidah figures, including repentance, zuhud, patience, gratitude, and pleasure. This novel by Aguk Irawan is very useful to be used as a media for da'wah among teenagers and the general public.</strong></p><p><strong><em>Keywords -</em></strong><em> Literary works, Novels, Maqamat, Spirituality, Hermeneutics</em></p><p> </p>
Female Education in Senior High Schools in Gomoa West District of the Central Region of Ghana: the Perspective of the Female Students
Authors: Mwinkaar Linus , Ako Martin 
Published: April 2020

The study purposed to examine female education and affirmative action in Senior High Schools in Gomoa West District of the Central region, Ghana. Three research questions were formulated to guide the study. The study used descriptive survey. The target population of the study was the Female students of the three Senior High Schools in Gomoa West District. The simple random sampling was used to get 200 respondents. The study used questionnaires for data collection and the data were analyzed using SPSS. The findings from the study showed that factors such as cultural practices and entrenched beliefs, poverty, low level of education of parents, unconducive school environment, early marriages, teacher absenteeism, parental negative attitude towards education, inadequate parental attention to girl's education, affected female education in Gomoa West district negatively. Also, measures such as provision of basic educational materials, educational training to girls, basic needs to girls, training of teachers to become Teacher Mentors to mentor girls in schools, involvement of more girls in school activities and sensitizing community against early child marriages were put in place to promote female education. Female students are satisfied with measures put in place by stakeholders in the district to promote female education. They also believed that measures and educational policies put in place to promote female education in the district are effective and impactful. Female students are also involved in school leadership and they fully participate in school activities. The researcher recommends stakeholders to continue to do more in providing girls in Senior High Schools with basic bursary items to enable them enroll in school, stay in and complete school successfully.
Physical fitness of elderly persons with systemic arterial hypertension users of academies of the third age of Maringá-pr
Authors: Vicentini de Oliveira Daniel , Lopes Giacomin Leonardo , Dias Antunes Mateus , Laranjeira Granja Carla Thamires , Cerqueira da Silva Eliakim , Miranda Oliveira Nascimento Kácia Valéria , Andrade do Nascimento Júnior José Roberto 
Published: April 2020

This study investigated the physical fitness of elderly hypertensive users of the fitness zones of the city of Maringá-PR. The subjects were 79 male and female elderly users of 13 fitness zones located in the city of Maringá-PR, with a diagnosis of Systemic Arterial Hypertension (SAH). A semistructured questionnaire was used to identify the sociodemographic and health profile. Resting blood pressure and Body Mass Index (BMI) were measured. The arm flexion and the chair lift and sit tests were used to assess muscle strength and International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was used to identify the physical activity level. The results showed active / very active elderly, with controlled blood pressure, low sedentary behavior index and high limb strength, but with BMI representing overweight and low limb strength. Men presented higher body mass values ​​(p = 0.020); however, other factors related to physical fitness did not show a statistically significant difference between male and female elders. It was concluded that male and female elderly with a diagnosis of SAH, users of fitness zones presented excellent levels of physical activity, associated with good health behaviors, low sedentary behavior and controlled blood pressure.
Evaluation of platelet-rich fibrin and platelet-rich plasma in impacted mandibular third molar extraction socket healing and bone regeneration: A split-mouth comparative study
Authors: Bhujbal Ravi , Veerabhadrappa Suresh Kandagal , Yadav Seema , Chappi Mouneshkumar , Patil Vinay 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Objective: To compare the efficacy of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in postoperative extraction socket healing, pain, swelling, and bone regeneration after surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars. Materials and Methods: The present split-mouth comparative study was conducted on 20 patients undergoing bilateral identical mandibular third molar extraction. PRF was placed on the right side of the third molar extraction socket, and PRP was placed on the contralateral side. Evaluation of soft tissue healing, pain, and swelling was carried out on immediate postoperative and on the 1st day, 3rd day, and 7th day. Radiological bone density was assessed on the 3rd and 6th months postoperatively. Results: Soft tissue healing was better in PRF site. The postoperative pain scores in PRF site were less compared with PRP site; however, there was no significant difference between immediate postoperative period (P < 0.15), 1st day (P < 0.96), 3rd day (P < 0.58), and 7th day (P < 0.78). Measurement of swelling on the 1st day (P < 0.0020) and 3rd day (P < 0.0010) showed significant difference on PRF site, but it ceases to nonsignificant on the 7th day (P < 1.00). Postoperative mean bone density at the 3rd and 6th months was higher in PRF site, which was statistically significant (P < 0.00001). Conclusion: Our results showed a significant improvement in the soft tissue wound healing and increase in bone density in PRF site than PRP site. There was significant reduction of the swelling found on the 1st and 3rd day at PRF site as compared to the PRP site. Although the postoperative pain scores were less in PRF site, this was not statistically significant among the two groups.
Effect of plant-extract disinfectant solutions on the specific properties of reinforced maxillofacial silicone elastomers with nanofiller and intrinsic pigment
Authors: Abdul-Ameer Faiza Mohammed Hussain 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Objective This study aimed to evaluate the effects of disinfectant solutions, namely, the alcoholic extract of Salvadora persica L. (A1 = 10% and A2 = 15%) and chlorhexidine digluconate (A3 = 2%), on the tear strength and hardness of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) VST50F and heat temperature vulcanizing (HTV) Cosmesil M511 silicone elastomers before and after reinforcement with nanofillers (TiO2) and intrinsic pigment. Materials and Methods: A total of 320 specimens were prepared, with 160 specimens each for RTV and HTV silicone. Forty specimens were evaluated before disinfection and divided into two equal groups, namely, control (without additive) and experimental (with additive) groups, for tear strength and hardness tests. The 120 specimens were divided into three equal groups, with two equal subdivisions for tear strength and hardness tests, and were evaluated after disinfection. ANOVA and Tukey's honest significant difference tests were conducted for group comparisons (significance level set at P < 0.05). Results: The tear strength of all groups decreased after disinfection, with the highest values in the experimental group. Most comparisons showed significant differences. A1 exhibited no significant effect on the tear strength and hardness of the HTV control and the hardness of the RTV experimental specimen. The hardness of the HTV control was not significantly affected by A3. A1 with A3 did not significantly affect the tear strength and hardness of the RTV control and the tear strength of the RTV experimental specimen. The results of comparisons between A1 and A2, and A1 and A3 in the HTV tear strength of the experimental group and the A2 and A3 of the control and experimental groups were not significant. Conclusions: S. persica L. can be used as a natural disinfectant agent. The reinforcement of maxillofacial silicone prosthesis can extend its survival duration.
Cost of Capital and Corporate Earning of Nigeria Quoted Firms: A Multi-Dimensional Analysis of Quoted Firms in Nigeria
Authors: Lucky Lucky Anyike 
Published: April 2020

This study examined cost of capital and corporate earning of quoted firms in Nigeria. The objective was to examine the effect of short term, medium term and long term cost of capital on earnings per share. Cross sectional data was sourced from financial statement of twenty quoted firms from 2011-2016. Earnings per share was proxy for dependent variable while cost of trade credit, cost of short term bank loans, cost of commercial paper, cost of banker acceptance, cost of line of credit, cost of revolving credit, cost of hire purchase, cost of operating lease, cost of debt, cost of preference share and cost of equity are proxy for independent variables. After cross examination of the validity of the pooled effect, fixed effect and the random effect, the study accepts the fixed and random effect models. Findings reveals that cost of short term and cost of long term have significant relationship with corporate earning while cost of medium term have no significant effect on corporate earnings. It recommends the need for corporate strategies that will reduce cost of capital.
Entrepreneurial Intention among Postgraduate Students in Nigerian Universities: Conceptual Review
Authors: Idris Adamu Abdullahi 
Published: April 2020

Governments in most developing countries are doing their best to ensure that graduates who are not employed should engage in entrepreneurship activities which can go a long way in reducing the problem of unemployment among the youths. Nigeria is among one of those developing nations with such problem. The government has introduced some many programs and policies which are aimed at reducing poverty and will encourage self-employment among the youths. Yet, students are still lacking the intention of becoming entrepreneur. From this study, there will be need to cover the gap found in the literature and then developed a conceptual framework (from which propositions where developed. The study used factors such as entrepreneurship education, environmental factors and societal entrepreneurship attitude to explore the student’s entrepreneurial intention. These factors where adopted bases on past theoretical and empirical studies which will cover the gap and contribute to the body of knowledge in the field of literature. Finally, this study calls upon researchers and Ministry of Education to examine this propositions on how to design a more comprehensive and benefice entrepreneurship courses and curriculum to these Nigerian universities. This will aim at preparing these students to be self-employed (entrepreneurs) which will reduce and assist the government in overcoming the problem of youth poverty and unemployment in Nigeria.
Leverage and Corporate Financial Distress in Nigeria: A Panel Data Analysis
Authors: Lucky Lucky Anyike , Michael Agilebu Ogechi 
Published: April 2020

This study examined the effect leverage on corporate financial distress of quoted manufacturing firms in Nigeria. The objective is to examine if financial leverage have any effect on financial distress of the Nigeria firms. Cross sectional data was sourced from financial statement of ten quoted manufacturing firms. Z-Score and Changes in operating profits was proxy for corporate financial distress while debt equity ratio, short, long term debt and total debt to total assets were proxy for leverage. After cross examination of the validity of the pooled effect, fixed effect and the random effect, the study accepts the fixed effect model. Findings reveal that financial leverage have positive effect on financial distress measured by the z-score while total debt ratio and debt equity ratio have positive effect on financial distress measured by changes on operating profits while short term debt and long term debt have negative effect on operating profits. From the regression summary, the study concludes that leverage have significant effect on corporate financial distress. We recommend that Financial structure of the manufacturing firms ought to be adequately planned to safeguard the interest of the equity holders, shareholders and financial requirements of the firm and the firms should formulate policies of increasing its equity capital as oppose to debt and that Implementable investment policies should be formulated and the business environment should be well examined. Recognizing faults of investment might be paramount to develop the business’s financial performance, since it specifies the loopholes which corrective decision can be applied.
Accounting Information and Stock Prices of Quoted Manufacturing Firms: Multi-variant Panel Data Evidence from Nigeria
Authors: Innocent Okoro , Ibanichuka E.A.L. , Micah L.C. 
Published: April 2020

This study the relationship between accounting information and the stock prices of quoted firms in Nigeria. The general objective was to examine if accounting information have any effect on market value of quoted firms. Cross sectional data was sourced from financial statement of 23 manufacturing firm from 2008-2017. Stock price of the firms was modeled as a function of assets turnover rate, book value per share and debt equity ratio. Ordinary least square method of cointgration, unit root and granger causality test was used to determine the extent to which human resource cost affect quality of financial report. After cross examination of the validity of the pooled effect, fixed effect and the random effect, the study accepts the fixed effect model. The study found that the independent variables explained 78 percent variation on the market value of the quoted firms. The beta coefficient of the variables indicates debt equity ratio and assets turnover rate have positive effect on the stock prices of the quoted firms while book value per share have negative effect on the stock prices of the manufacturing firms. From the regression summary, the study concludes that there is significant relationship between accounting information and prices of the quoted firms. The study recommends that management of the manufacturing firms should formulate policies that will increase book value per share and internal and external factors that affect negatively the book value per share of the firms should be discouraged.