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Enhancing drought resilience in maize hybrid COH (M) 8: Unravelling the role of polyamines in field performance
Authors: Manavalagan Nivethitha , Velusamy Manonmani , Shanmugam Kavitha , Arumugam Thangahemavathy , Nedunchezhiyan Vinothini , Singaram Ambika 
Published: December 2024

Polyamines, namely spermidine and spermine, are essential organic compounds that hold significant importance in the growth and development of plants. Their beneficial effects in crops include enhancing stress tolerance, facilitating better nutrient uptake, and regulating various physiological processes. Considering these attributes, a study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of polyamines as seed priming agents and foliar spray treatments on the growth and seed yield of hybrid maize COH(M) 8. The research was conducted in field conditions from 2022 to 2023. Various polyamine seed priming treatments (T0 - control, T1, Hydropriming, T2 – Spermine 50 ppm, T3 – Spermine 75 ppm, T4 – Spermidine 50 ppm, T5 – Spermidine 75 ppm, T6 – spermine 50 ppm + Foliar Spray, T7 – Spermine 75 + Foliar Spray were employed, each lasting for 12 hours. The seed priming solutions were prepared at a 1:1 volume/volume ratio with concentrations of spermine at 50 and 75 ppm, spermidine at 50 and 75 ppm, and a combination of both spermine and spermidine. Hydro priming was included as another treatment, and there was also an untreated control group. Furthermore, all treatments were supplemented with a foliar spray application at a concentration of 10 ppm on the 50th and 65th days after sowing (DAS). The outcome indicated that among the various polyamines tested, the combination of spermine seed priming at 50 ppm (T2) and spermine foliar spray (T6) significantly improved multiple growth parameters and yield under drought stress. Notably, this treatment maximized plant height, leaf area, chlorophyll content, cob length, seed yield per plot, and seed yield per hectare.
Effect of aromatic plants on the pork’s, beef’s, and sheep’s fats quality
Authors: Boukour Sara , Felloul Zakaria , Zantar Said , Cherroud Sanâa , El Galiou Ouiam , El Mzibri Mohammed , Arakrak Abdelhay , BAKKALI Mohammed , Laglaoui Amin 
Published: December 2024

Foods rich in lipids, particularly meat and subcutaneous fat, are important macronutrient sources that can influence food quality and health. Lipids can unexpectedly oxidize due to several variables, including processing, storage conditions, and microbial deterioration. Antioxidants are one of the many methods employed to reduce lipid oxidation. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the effect of nine aromatic plants (oregano (Origanum vulgare), thymus (Thymus vulgaris), lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), nutmeg (Myristica fragrans), coriander seed (Coriandrum sativum), fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare), rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus), basil (Ocimum basilicum), and mint (Mentha spicata)) on pork, beef, and sheep fats during a maturation and storage process lasting 210 days. The animals’ fats lipolytic quality was monitored by analyzing the acidity index and degree, peroxidation and TBA index, and total fatty acid composition. The findings revealed that nutmeg, thymus, and rosemary protected against studied fats hydrolysis by showing minimum values of 27.7 mg, 32.5 mg, and 28.6 mg of KOH/g of fat, respectively. Despite hydrolysis, three plants, nutmeg, oregano, and coriander seed, had a substantial preventive effect against fat oxidation. Supplementation fats with these three aromatic plants had the lowest peroxidation and TBA indexes with values of 0.368 mg, 0.422 mg, and 0.806 mg of MDA/kg of fat, respectively. This was also represented in the percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Adding aromatic plants had a significant effect on animals’ fat quality. They reduced fat hydrolysis, protected fat against oxidation, and improved fat’s total fatty acid composition, nutritional and health quality.
Impact of drip irrigation and tailored fertigation levels at various stages of crop growth on the yield and nutrient uptake of high-density sweet corn (<i>Zeamays</i>var. Saccharata Sturt)
Authors: Lavanya N. , Laxminarayana P. , Devi K. B. Suneetha , Jayasree G. , Prayaga Lakshmi 
Published: December 2024

Sweet corn (Zeamaysvar. saccharatasturt) is a high-value crop with rising demand. Efficient irrigation and fertigation management play a vital role in improving crop yield and quality. A study was conducted during the summers of 2020 and 2021 to evaluate the effects of drip irrigation and fertigation levels on the nutrient uptake and yield of high-density sweet corn grown in sandy clay loam soil under semi-arid conditions. The experiment used a factorial randomized block design with three replications and twelve treatment combinations, varying drip irrigation across three levels (0.6, 0.8, and 1.0 Epan) and fertigation across four levels: 100% recommended dose of nitrogen and potassium (RDNK) applied based on differential dosage (F1), 100% RDNK based on the crop coefficient curve (F2), 125% RDNK with differential dosage (F3), and 125% RDNK based on the crop coefficient curve (F4).Results showed that irrigation at 1.0 Epan (I3) achieved the highest cob yield (12,870 kg ha-¹ in 2020 and 12,337 kg ha-¹ in 2021), fodder yield (36,409 kg ha-¹ in 2020 and 35,044 kg ha⁻¹ in 2021), nutrient uptake, and crude protein content. Among fertigation treatments, F4 (125% RDNK based on crop coefficient curve) recorded the highest cob yield (12,349 kg ha-¹ in 2020 and 11,769 kg ha-¹ in 2021), nutrient uptake, and protein content.The study concluded that using 1.0 Epan irrigation combined with fertigation based on the crop coefficient curve (F4) is the most effective strategy, promoting nutrient uptake and maximizing sweet corn yield.
Anti-inflammatory property of hydrogen-rich <i>Gynostemma pentaphyllum</i> Makino distillate
Authors: Kim Min Young 
Published: December 2024

Hydrogen-rich Gynostemma pentaphyllum Makino distillate (HRGD) is produced by distilling G. pentaphyllum Makino, with the addition of hydrogen gas. This study sought to explore the pharmacological and biological impacts of HRGD on the generation of pro-inflammatory cytokines and mediators in macrophages. The cells were treated with various concentrations of HRGD (2, 4 and 8 μg/mL) in the absence or presence of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) (1 μg/mL) for 24 h. The results indicated that HRGD is an effective inhibitor of LPS-induced nitric oxide (NO•) production in RAW 264.7 cells: The NO• concentration was reduced dramatically after treatment with 8 μg/m98L HRGD (11.8 μM) compared to the LPS-induced group (28.4 μM). These inhibitory effects of HRGD included a dose-dependent decrease in the expression of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) proteins. To evaluate the inhibitory effects of HRGD on other cytokines, we also measured cytokines tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) level in the cell supernatants of LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. In this assay, HRGD significantly decreased the expression of TNF-α in a dose-dependent manner (p < 0.05). The study also performed using 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay on macrophages. HRGD did not display any cytotoxicity in this assay. The findings demonstrated that HRGD could modulate macrophage-mediated inflammatory functions such as the overproduction of cytokines, NO• and PGE2 without any cytotoxic.
A study on the impact of wastewater on the quality water quality from certain wells in the Oued Amlil region of the Taza province, Morocco
Authors: Fiouz Abderrahim , Chakiri Said , Hezzat Mounir El , Zarrouk Abdelkader , Chibani Abdelkader , Chahboun N. 
Published: December 2024

Olive mill wastewater, a byproduct of olive oil production, poses a major environmental challenge for Mediterranean countries like Morocco. These residues are rich in polyphenols with notable antimicrobial properties. This study aimed to investigate the impact of anthropogenic factors on the quality of certain wells in the Oued Amlil region of the Taza province, Morocco. It was carried out during two distinct periods by sampling water from six wells: P1, P2, P3, P4, P5 and P6. The first period occurred during the winter season of December 2022, when olive crushing operations for oil production were at their peak. The second period took place in the summer (August 2022), when the activities of the oil mills were stopped. The objective is to assess microbiological quality by determining the microbial load in total germs at 37°C (TG), Fecal Coliforms (FC), Total Coliforms (TC), and Fecal Streptococci (FS), as well as performing a polyphenol assay. The analysis results showed high concentrations of TG (Maximum value = 3100/100ml), FC (Maximum value = 910/100ml), TC (Maximum value = 7120/100ml), and FS (Maximum value = 7000/100ml) in wells P1, P2, and P5, although they are not located on the flow path of groundwater contaminated by the Innaouene River and the local olive oil mills. However, despite their location along this axis, wells P3, P4, and P6 show lower contamination levels. In order to identify similarities between different water sources and/or different points of contamination acquisition, principal component analysis (PCA) was applied to the collected data and showed a significant negative correlation between polyphenols and bacteriological parameters, confirming the hypothesis of polyphenols' bactericidal effect on fecal bacteria. In addition, the degree of contamination varies from one well to another depending on their location with the direction of flow of water in the groundwater and the proximity of sources of pollution
Extraction and evaluation of thyme oil and detection of its heredity effect on the fungus <i>Aspergillus amstelodami</i>
Authors: Al-rawi Jehaan Mowafak , AL-Saffar Raed salem 
Published: December 2024

Thymus vulgaris is considered one of the herbal plants rich in active compounds that have attracted the attention of many scientists and researchers. However, the genetic safety of these compounds must be investigated, as food safety is one of the topics that has recently topped the field of scientific research.The study objectives included obtaining Thyme Essential Oil (TEO) by hydrodistillation extraction , and then analysing by Gas Chromatography technic (GC), all tests were done on the A1 (Wa1) strain of Aspergillus amstelodami . Thyme was collected from local nurseries . The mutagenic effect of four sub-lethal concentrations (0.01 -0.016 – 0.02 – 0.05 ) ml/ml of thyme oil was evaluated by using mutagenesis methods. The results showed that the highest phenolic compounds in (TEO) were Thymol and Carvacrol , with a percentage of 58.89% and 4.11%, respectively. The study also included investigating the ability of thyme oil to cause genetic effects on eukaryotic cells by testing the ability of this oil to induce genetic mutations in the conidia of fungus A. amstelodami by using the mutagenesis methods of pretreatment, plate incorporation and growth-mediated, as the study did not record the presence of any mutagenic effect for the four sub-toxic concentrations (Sub lethal) (0.01 -0.016 – 0.02 – 0.05 ) ml/ml of thyme oil, this confirms its safety genetically and can be used as a herbal food and medicinal plant.
Evaluation the effect of Oscillatoria limnetica and Chlorella vulgaris extracts and their fatty acids on pathogenic bacteria isolated from burn and surgical patients
Authors: Nesrullah Zainab , Al-Rubaiee Ghaidaa , Heikmat Zaki Neihaya 
Published: December 2024

Antibiotic resistance has become concern for the scientific community worldwide. As a result, using natural chemicals has become an essential rather than an option in an attempt to decrease the harm caused by bacterial illnesses, which can be fatal due to the difficulties of treating them. In this study, two distinct species of microalgae (Chlorella vulgaris and Oscillatoria limnetica) were isolated from the surrounding aquatic environment. The antibacterial and antibiofilm properties of the hexane extract of these two microalgae and Chlorella vulgaris fatty acids were investigated in vitro against (Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumannii, Proteus mirabilis, and Klebsiella pneumoniae), which were clinically isolated from 100 burn and surgical patients, and diagnosis by some biochemical tests, and have been tested for resistance to antibiotics. The results showed that crude hexane extract of Chlorella vulgaris and Oscillatoria limnetica had a high effect as antibacterial and antibiofilm. Also, Chlorella vulgaris fatty acids extract showed superiority as an antibiofilm and as an antibacterial when applied at two concentrations (10 and 100 mg/ml). The important chemical components for all extracts of microalgae have been identified by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry.
Empowerment of Cepaka Bali Business Group through cultivation and processing of medicinal plants in Kapal Village, Bali
Authors: Mediastari Anak Agung Putu Agung , Sudaryati Ni Luh Gede , Suardana Anak Agung Komang , Trisnayanthi Anak Agung Mas Agung Sri , Darmasaba I Gede Mas Agung 
Published: December 2024

The Community Partnership Program implemented in Cepaka Bali Business Group, Kapal Village, aims to empower local communities through the development of the medicinal plant sector. Through a participatory and collaborative approach, the program integrates intensive training, the application of appropriate technology, and the development of marketing strategies to increase the capacity and competitiveness of local herbal businesses. Results show significant improvements in partners' knowledge and skills related to medicinal plant cultivation and processing, with an average increase of 30-40% on various indicators. The implementation of modern technology in the production process improved efficiency and product quality, while product innovation and digital marketing strategies successfully expanded market reach. Overall, the program increased production capacity by 30% and partners' business income by 35% in six months. This success demonstrates great potential for the development of the medicinal plant sector as a driver of local economic growth and preservation of traditional knowledge in Bali.
OUTBREAK OF VIRAL HEPATITIS A IN VINNITSYA REGION IN WARTIME PERIOD AMONG PEDIATRIC POPULATION: CLINICAL AND LABORATORY FEATURES
Authors: Nezgoda Iryna I. , Onofriichuk Olena S. , Demchyshyn Yaroslav M. , Honcharuk Anna M. 
Published: December 2024

Introduction. HAV is a ubiquitous viral disease with a faecal-oral transmission mechanism, characterized by liver lesions. According to global data reposts, the frequency of HAV outbreaks all over the world had increased. From the beginning of the outbreak of HAV (Vinnytsia, Ukraine) in 2023 incidence rate of HAV was detected as 27,25 per 100,000 (in 2022—0,35 per 100,000). Having analyzed these data, outbreak of HAV also were registered among the pediatric population (88 out of 454 cases during outbreak; 19,3%). Incidence and evidence rates of HAV had increased, especially in regions with increased rates of military activities, also, these facts had shown the increasing role of HAV on the burden of the public health system.
Aim. To estimate the peculiarities of clinical, laboratory features, genotype distribution of HAV among pediatric patients of Vinnitsya region during outbreak in 2023–2024 years.
Materials and methods. Among 88 pediatric patients with HAV during the outbreak, 31 children were examined in the course of the study and formed the study group (boys—51,6%; average age—12,84±0,16 years). Clinical examination of all patients, laboratory and instrumental assays, ELISA, PCR-testing were performed in accordance with the standard of management. All cases of HAV (n=31; 100%) were confirmed by ELISA and additionally PCR-testing was performed for 16,1% (n=5) of examined. Statistical data analysis was performed using «SPSS v.22.0». The data were considered significant at p<0.05.
Results. During the outbreak, out of all 454 cases of HAV, 46 serum samples were tested by PCR with genome sequencing and in 78,2% (n=36) was detected IB genotype of HAV, while in 21,8% (n=10) – IA genotype. Among pediatric patients (n=5), IB genotype was detected in serum of 80% (n=4) of tested, while IA—in 20% (n=1). Clinical course of HAV had a severe course in 100% (n=31) of study group according to laboratory indexes. Frequency of clinical symptoms was detected in the study group. The level of total bilirubin, ALT, AST among study group in the serum was estimated with clinical significance. Severe laboratory course of HAV among the study group could be explained by spreading of IB genotype of HAV during outbreak.
Conclusions. The outbreak of HAV with a severe clinical course in the Vinnitsya region in 2023–2024 in the population was associated with IB genotype of HAV. Among the examined paediatric patients IB genotype of HAV was detected in 80%. The clinical course of HAV in 100% (n=31) of the main group was severe according to laboratory parameters.
ЛОКАЛЬНІ ПРОЯВИ НАЗЕМНОЇ І ПІДЗЕМНОЇ ДИФЕРЕНЦІАЦІЇ ЛАНДШАФТІВ У ВІННИЦЬКІЙ ОБЛАСТІ
Authors: Лебедовський Артем Володимирович 
Published: December 2024

Мета – дослідити особливості формування локальних проявів наземно-підземної диференціації ландшафтів у староосвоєних регіонах, зокрема у Вінницькій області. Запропоновано виділяти три категорії наземно-підземної диференціації ландшафтних комплексів: локальну, регіональну і глобальну. На прикладі території Вінницької області розглянуто локальні й, частково, регіональні прояви наземно-підземної диференціації її ландшафту. Враховуючи те, що більша частина Вінницької області лежить у межах Українського кристалічного щита, формування підземних ландшафтних комплексів тут обмежена і зосереджена лише в районах розповсюдження карбонатних порід. Виявлено, що підземні розробки вапняків стимулювали активний розвиток промислового карсту. Показано, що у селитебних ландшафтах наземно-підземна диференціація ускладнюється, переважно, у результаті прояву псевдокарстових процесів у лесах та лесуватих суглинках. Території з локальними проявами наземно-підземної диференціації ландшафтних комплексів необхідно відносити до особливої категорії земель.
Review on Power Control in Multi-hop Networks
Authors: Anwar Huda 
Published: December 2024

This paper reviews power control algorithms through interference management in a variety of network types, such as Device-to-Device (D2D) Networks, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), healthcare systems, and Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN). The growing requirement for effective and consistent wireless communications advanced approaches to mitigate interference, ensuring optimal power usage and network performance. We explore the exceptional interference challenges and requirements of each network type. As wireless networks progress, managing interference becomes essential to maximize power usage and maintain network performance. This paper systematically reviews the latest advancements and methodologies that adjust power levels to mitigate interference. Additionally, we analyze these techniques and discuss their impact on spectral efficiency, supported by recent case studies. Our findings aim to guide researchers and practitioners in developing more effective power control and interference management solutions for next-generation wireless networks.
A APLICAÇÃO DO INSTITUCIONALISMO E ISOMORFISMO PARA EXPLICAR AS RELAÇÕES DENTRO DO SISTEMA DE TURISMO
Authors: Guilherme de Siqueira Freitas Pontes  , Whithiney Julho Ribeiro dos Santos Coutinho  , Fernando José Moreira Coelho  
Published: December 2024

Este artigo acadêmico pretende explicar como o turismo e a administração possuem uma grande semelhança. O objetivo maior é que sejam abordados conceitos e análises a respeito de um grande fenômeno social, econômico e fator de desenvolvimento local, como pode ser considerado o turismo. Além desta etapa, pretende-se entender como a administração enquanto uma ciência pode explicar o fenômeno em questão. Será possível perceber que as duas áreas são correlatas e similares por serem ciências sociais. Ademais de serem ciências sociais, também é possível tratar de teorias específicas entre cada temática para perceber como a ciência administrativa influencia no turismo. Isto pode ocorrer, por exemplo, a partir da teoria organizacional institucional, juntamente ao isomorfismo. A teoria institucional explica que fatores exógenos e culturais podem influenciar na organização interna de uma companhia, empresa privada ou setor governamental. Já o turismo pode ser assimilado por essa teoria por também sofrer interferências externas e da cultura. Como ocorre câmbio de informações entre os indivíduos residentes de um local visitado e os visitantes, bem como identificam-se necessidades de transformações para melhor receber o turista, seja por meio da infraestrutura, legislações, planejamento, enfim, ao que convencionamos como Sistema de Turismo, ou SISTUR. Neste momento, já se compreende que a discussão em questão será como o turismo pode ser compreendido por meio de uma teoria administrativa. Para realizar este artigo científico, foram necessárias pesquisas bibliográficas em artigos encontrados em mídias digitais, bem como retomada e aplicação de conhecimento de estudos durante o percurso no Curso Superior Tecnológico em Gestão de Turismo e no Grupo de Estudos e Pesquisa em Administração e Redes de Cooperação. A pesquisa foi qualitativa e bibliográfica, com intuito de promover um diferente olhar tanto à teoria institucional quanto ao turismo, por meio do SISTUR.
ECONOMIA CRIATIVA: O CASO DO BIGÚ
Authors: Willyane Januário da Silva  , Izaquiel Melo de Almeida  , Luzia Letícia da Silva Camelo  , Sara Silva Macena  , Laís Quintella Malta Lessa  
Published: December 2024

O projeto de pesquisa intitulado “Economia criativa: o caso do Bigú”, propõe analisar o mercado de mobilidade urbana, com enfoque em economia criativa, especificamente em Maceió - AL, com o aplicativo de transporte particular, Bigú. Visto que, em um mundo onde existem constantes evoluções, principalmente com a chegada de novas gerações, a economia criativa vem tomando uma força surpreendente, empreender é um fenômeno, mas como construir um diferencial de mercado na era da experiência? O objetivo, portanto, é identificar as características e diferenciais do aplicativo, em um mercado de ampla concorrência e com grande constância de mudanças. A experiência do usuário é o que torna algumas soluções mais adotadas pela sociedade em detrimento de outras, consequentemente, tornando um sucesso. Classificada como empírico-analítica, esta pesquisa se utilizou da observação para aprofundar o estudo dos usuários do aplicativo em questão, podendo assim, estabelecer qual o diferencial que o fez se tornar um aplicativo com alta taxa de downloads, desde seu início. A solução do Bigú é definida como bonificação progressiva, que fornece aos usuários, tanto aos motoristas, quanto aos passageiros, um bônus por indicação, recebendo essa bonificação a partir do terceiro usuário indicado e cadastrado como passageiro, ou seja, a cada viagem feita pelos usuários indicados, é gerado um bônus para aqueles que indicaram, uma solução simples que define a principal essência da economia criativa, que é, criar soluções criativas que contribuam tanto para os desenvolvedores, quanto para os usuários, gerando um ganho aparente para ambos. Sendo assim, o aplicativo Bigú é um caso de economia criativa muito atrativo, com uma solução coerente e criativa, que é o principal foco desse novo conceito.

Palavras-Chave: Bigú; Mobilidade urbana; Experiência do usuário; Novas tecnologias.