bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effect of pre-sowing treatments and growing media on seed germination and seedling growth of Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth
Authors: Kumar Naresh , Handa A. K. , Dev Inder , Ram Asha , Uthappa A. R. , Shukla A. , Chand Lal 
Published: September 2018

The seeds of Albizia lebbeck have been observed to exhibit physical dormancy due to presence of hard seed-coat. To overcome this problem, the seeds were subjected to seven pre-sowing treatments viz., T1-immersion of seeds in cold water for 12 h; T2-immersion of seeds in cold water for 24 h; T3-immersion of seeds in hot water (100 °C) and subsequent cooling at room temperature for 12 h; T4-immersion of seeds in hot water (100 °C) and subsequent cooling at room temperature for 24 h; T5-immersion of seeds in cold water for 12 h followed by immersion in hot water (100 °C) and allowed to cool for 1 h; T6-immersion of seeds in cold water for 24 h followed by immersion in hot water (100 °C) and allowed to cool for 1 h. Untreated seeds served as control (T0). Treatment T3 gave highest germination (96%) which was comparable with T5 (95 %), T4 (94 %) and T6 (93%). Nine growing media viz., T1: soil, T2: soil+sand (2:1), T3: soil+perlite (2:1), T4: soil+Farm Yard Manure (FYM) (2:1), T5: soil+vermicompost (2:1), T6: soil+sand+FYM (1:1:1), T7: soil+sand+vermicompost (1:1:1), T8: soil+perlite+FYM (1:1:1) and T9: soil+perlite+ vermicompost (1:1:1) were, also, studied for their effect on seedling growth of A. lebbeck. Among these media, maximum values of shoot length (23.82 cm), root length (21.14 cm), collar diameter (3.59 mm) and seedling quality index (0.350) were observed in T7.
Prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders among women tea factory workers of Nilgiri: An ergonomic study
Authors: Devi M. Gayathri , Vats Aditi 
Published: September 2018

This research study is about the prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders among women tea factory workers of Nilgiri. The purposive random sampling method was used to select the respondents. The work related to musculoskeletal disorders or discomfort and the pain experienced by the workers were determined by using Standardized Nordic Questionnaire Work related activities taken as independent variable; pain and discomforts taken as dependent variable. Work related pain/ discomfort was reported in 12-month, last month and prevalence in 7 days during May 2015 to April 2016. Workers reported that musculoskeletal pain for the 12 months according to body parts especially on the neck (80%), shoulders (60%), lower back (87.5 %), hips (80%), knees (72.5%) and wrists (25%) due to their daily activities in the factories which were lifting, lifting above the shoulder level, lifting with one shoulder, pushing, pulling loads more than 25 kgs. By implementing ergonomic interventions like improved work organization with job rotations and ample rest during work of the tea factory workers will reduce their musculoskeletal disorders symptoms and pain.
Tree diversity, stand structure and community composition in tropical forest of Rajaji tiger reserve, Northern India
Authors: . Akash , . Navneet , Bhandari B.S. 
Published: September 2018

In present study, we present data on tree diversity, stand structures and community composition in six sites of tropical forest in Rajaji tiger reserve, Northern India. The enumeration of 72 plots results a total of 19,050 individuals, 47 species, 42 genera, 25 families in which Holoptelia integrifolea, Dalbergia sissoo, Shorea robusta, Cassia fistula and Trewia nudiflora were the species which showed higher importance value index (IVI) in the study area. The stand density of the six sites ranges from 149.99 - 397.91 hac-1 where as the total basal area of trees ranges from 3.612 - 46.813 m2/hac-1. The Shannon diversity index ranged from 1.35 to 2.51, Simpson index ranged from 0.097 - 0.446, Margalef index ranged 2.584 - 4.9, The Evenness index ranged from 0.551 - 0.852 in the study area. Further the studied area has showed ample evidences from indices in supporting the higher floristic diversity and stand structure after providing the present area as a status of tiger reserve.
The Molecular identification of root nodule bacteria from edible crops of Fabaceae family, Kerala
Authors: S. Darsha , R. Arivukarasu , M. Jayashankar , Saeed Mohammed Ali 
Published: September 2018

The root nodule bacteria were isolated from three different leguminous plants belonging to the Fabaceae family such as Cajanus cajan, Lablab purpureus and Vigna unguiculata using YEMA medium and identified. The isolates were submitted to 16S rRNA and PCR–RFLP typing. A representative sample was further submitted to sequence analysis of 16S rRNA. Isolates were assigned to two genera and were related to Rhizobium spp. (75%) and Bacillus spp. (25%) respectively. This study opens the doors to researchers to do specific studies on this root nodule bacteria which are symbiotic with these legume plants in this area for their antibacterial activity, medicine and food application, and sustainable agriculture. Rhizobium and other beneficial microbes may be used as biofertilizers as a substitute for chemical fertilizers.
A survey based study on the Farmers adoption level of Strawberry cultivation technology in Haryana, India
Authors: Bachhal Gurpreet Singh , Chahal Pardeep Kumar , Kumar Pawan 
Published: September 2018

The survey based study focused on adoption level of strawberry growers with respect to package of practices of strawberry was conducted in Hisar and Bhiwani districts of Haryana. The adoption level was measured by scores on the basis of adoption level. While analyzing, the magnitude of adoption level adopted by strawberry growers revealed that method of propagation and packaging (100%), timely irrigation (95.33%), proper time of planting (90%), varieties used for planting (86.67%) , proper planting depth (86%), mulching (85.33%) was adopted by majority of farmers whereas manures and fertilizers and diseases and their control(71.34%), intercultural operations (63.33%) and control measures for fruit drop (55.33%) were least adopted.
OPTIMIZATION OF THE ALUMINUM SULFATE AND PAC (POLY ALUMINUM CHLORIDE) COAGULANT ON TELLO RIVER WATER TREATMENT
Authors: Widiyanti Setyo Erna 
Published: September 2018

Abstract- Tello River water used by PT. PLN SULTANBATARA for sanitation and process water. One of the process's water is boiler feed water. River water has fluctuative characteristics depending on the season that occurs such as turbidity and Total Suspended Solid (TSS). The presence of TSS in boiler feed water needs to be minimized as it can decrease boiler performance in generating heat. The concentration of TSS in river water can be removed by coagulation and flocculation method with the addition of coagulant. Excessive coagulant distribution will increase the concentration of dissolved solids (TDS) of water. Thus, it is necessary to determine the optimum concentration of coagulant based on initial TSS concentration of river water. The objective of this research is to determine the optimum concentration of Aluminum Sulfate (Al2(SO4)3) and PAC (Poly Aluminum Chloride) Coagulant in reducing TSS water of Tello River. The sample used in this research is Tello river water which has an initial TSS concentration of 150 mg/L. The coagulant used was Aluminum Sulfate and PAC with several concentration variation of 5% - 40% to the initial TSS concentration of river water. Analysis of TSS content of samples using Gravimetry method. The optimum concentration of coagulant Aluminum Sulfate and PAC was 35% and 25% to the initial TSS concentration of river water where the final concentration of TSS obtained was 20 mg/L and 15.5 mg/L with percent TSS removal of 86.67% and 89.6 %. Keywords: Total Suspended Solid, Coagulation, Aluminium Sulfate, Poly Aluminium Chloride (PAC)
Comparison of Ultrafast Papanicolaou stain with standard Papanicolaou stain for cervical smear
Authors: Pudasaini Sujata , Pathak Rakesh , Pande Kricha , Koirala Shraddha 
Published: September 2018

Background: After the first evolution of Papanicolaou smear, it has been successfully used to screen cervical cancer. With modifications in the staining method of Pap stain, the lesser staining time and unequivocal cell morphology has been achieved by Ultrafast Papanicolaou stain. The aim of this study is to compare the UFP stain and SP stain in cervical pap smears on the basis of background, cell morphology, nuclear details and overall staining.Materials and methods: This is a prospective hospital based study conducted in a tertiary hospital, Nepal Medical College over a period of six months (January 2017 to June 2017). Cervical pap smears received in the department of Pathology is subjected to Standard papanicolaou (SP) stain and Ultrafast papanicolaou (UFP) stain for comparison.Results: Total of 368 cervical pap smears were subjected to SP stain and UFP stain. Mean age of the patient was 36.57+-10.06 years. The quality of UFP stain was assessed by considering the background, cell morphology, nuclear details and overall staining. Difference in regards to the interpretation and background was not significant when SP stain was compared to UFP stain. However, cell morphology, nuclear details and overall staining were far better in smears stained with UFP stain.Conclusion: Pap smear is the simple and effective screening tool for cervical lesions. With modifications in staining method and introduction of UFP stain, the result is lesser staining time and excellent morphological quality. Hence, UFP stain has become the choice of stain and can be used on a regular basis.
Benign melanocytic lesions with emphasis on melanocytic nevi – A histomorphological analysis
Authors: Ghosh Arnab , Ghartimagar Dilasma , Thapa Sushma , Sathian Brijesh , Shrestha Binaya , Talwar Om Prakash 
Published: September 2018

Background: Melanocytic lesions are common and include both benign and malignant conditions. Benign melanocytic nevus may show varied microscopic features and should be differentiated from malignant lesions. In the present study, we analyse the histopathological pictures of different types of benign melanocytic nevi.Materials and methods: This study was a hospital based retrospective study and all the cases reported as melanocytic nevus in the period from Jan 2014 to June 2018 in the Department of Pathology, Manipal Teaching Hospital were retrieved and analysed in the study.Results: A total of 104 melanocytic lesions including 74 cases of benign melanocytic nevus were reported in the study period. Females were affected more with a female to male ratio of 1.8:1. The age range was 5 to 78 years with mean age of 28 years. Among the female patients, the commonest age group was 21-30 years while among the males; the most affected age group was 11-20. The commonest histopathological subtype was intradermal nevus comprising 73% cases followed by compound nevus. On analysis of the different sites involved, face, head and neck were found to comprise 92% cases. Epidermal changes including hyperkeratosis, acanthosis were common in intradermal nevus. In most cases, tumor cells were arranged in nests. Melanin pigment was noted in majority of the cases. Secondary changes noted were chronic inflammation, fibrosis and multinucleated giant cells.Conclusion: Benign melanocytic nevus may present in varied age range and show wide spectrum of histological features. All pigmented lesions should be biopsied for its subtypes.
Early detection of cancer in Nepal: Role of liquid biopsy
Authors: Chhetri Aryal Sameer , Aryal Gopi 
Published: September 2018

Cancers of the uterine cervix, breast, lung and stomach are four of the most common cancers in Nepal. Lack of knowledge and awareness about cancer, its risk factors and negligence of the early warning signs play crucial role in raising the incidence of the cancer. Curative therapies are most successful when cancer is diagnosed and treated at an early stage.Organized cancer screening programmes provide screening to target population and use multidisciplinary delivery teams, coordinated clinical oversight committees, and regular review by a multidisciplinary evaluation board. For population-based screening programs, decision- making and governance structures, tasks and procedures need to be defined.In this paper, we review population-based cancer screening programmes of different countries and share recommendations and relevant evidence for screening and early detection of common cancers in Nepal. The evidence-based recommendations provided in this Review are intended to act as a guide for policy makers, clinicians, and public health practitioners who are developing and implementing strategies in cancer control. We also discuss the role of liquid biopsy in early detection, diagnosis and monitoring of cancers using circulating biomarkers. Despite challenges, time has come to include cell free circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) and circulating tumor cells (CTCs), as a parameters for early detection of cancer in the days to come.
Sudden death associated with melanoma brain metastases
Authors: Carlos Durão H , Marcos Veiga G , Pedro Nina , Manuela Gonçalves M , Pedrosa Frederico 
Published: September 2018

A 48-year-old male Caucasian, with no relevant medical history except for a mild depression, was found by the partner, passed out on the bedroom floor. Since he was found in cardiac arrest, cardiopulmonary resuscitation was attempted, without success. Initially, it was suspected to be a suicide attempt and autopsy findings revealed coronary atherosclerosis of about 40%, with no other recoverable cardiac findings.The brain showed multiple probable neoplastic lesions, associated with cerebral and cerebellar hemorrhage. The primary tumor was not identified, but the victim had multiple cutaneous nevi. Histological examination revealed melanoma metastases, confirmed by immunohistochemistry.In this case, the forensic autopsy allowed an accurate determination of the cause of death. Besides having fulfilled its role to the judiciary system, the autopsy also had relevance from an epidemiological point of view, which is essential for Public Health prevention programs.
Hubungan Antara Self Regulated Learning dengan Kematangan Karir pada Siswa SMA
Authors: Aziz Azhar , Putri Siswanto Khaulah Aisyah 
Published: September 2018

<p>Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat hubungan <em>self regulated learning </em>dengan kematangan karirpada siswa kelas XI MAN 2 MODEL MEDAN. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas XI jurusan IPA, yang mendapat ranking 1-10 yang berjumlah 100 siswa. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik <em>purposive sampling. </em>Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan dua skala, yaitu skala <em>self regulated learning </em>dan skala kematangan karir<em>. </em>Analisis data menggunakan teknik korelasi (r<sub>xy</sub>) sebesar 0.543 dengan p = 0,000 &lt; 0,005, artinya terdapat hubungan positif dan signifikan antara <em>self regulated learning </em>dengan kematangan karirsiswa kelas XI, yang menunjukkan bahwa semakin tinggi <em>self regulated learning </em>siswa maka semakin tinggi kematangan karirnya. Sebaliknya semakin rendah <em>self regulated learning </em>siswa maka semakin rendah kematangan karirnya. <em>Self regulated learning</em> dalam penelitian ini siswa Man 2 Model Medan tergolong tinggi karena (mean empirik =106,64.&gt; mean hipotetik = 87,5 dimana selisihnya melebihi bilangan SD = 19,59). Dan kematangan karirjuga tergolong tinggi, karena (mean empirik= 127,12.&gt; mean hipotetik = 100 dimana selisihnya melebihi bilangan SD = 27,12). Adapun koefisien determinasi dari korelasi tersebut sebesar R<sup>2</sup> = 0,294 artinya <em>self regulated learning </em>memberikan sumbangan terhadap kematangan karirsebesar 29%. Hasil penelitian ini sesuai hipotesis dengan hasil penelitian di lapangan.</p><p>Kata Kunci : <em>Self Regulated Learning</em>; Kematangan Karir; Siswa.</p>
Test Method Dependent Efficacy of Antibacterial Textiles
Authors: Hilgenberg Britta , Vossebein Lutz 
Published: September 2018

AbstractWithin the course of this investigation five different antibacterial textiles have been tested with four important standards for assessment of antibacterial efficacy (AATCC 147, ASTM E2149, DIN EN ISO 20645 and DIN EN ISO 20743). For some combinations of conducted method and utilized antibacterial textile the results revealed unexpected variations in antibacterial efficacy. This fact could lead to misperception of antibacterial textile efficacy which in turn could result in hygiene deficits for operators or economic losses for manufacturers. Accordingly, there is a strong need for a consistent method for evaluation of antibacterial efficacy so that the comparability of antibacterial textiles and particularly the significance of antibacterial efficacy will be improved.
Koordinasi Simpang Empat Bersinyal Jalan S.Parman-Belitung Dengan S.Parman-Tarakan Kota Banjarmasin
Authors: Anisari Rezky 
Published: September 2018

Evaluasi lampu lalu lintas di kota Banjarmasin seharusnya dilakukan setiap tahun agar bisa diketahui apakah lampu lalu lintas tersebut sudah berfungsi dengan baik dan benar atau sebaliknya, agar tidak menimbulkan kemacetan, kecelakaan lalu lintas dan sebagainya. Mengevaluasi ulang lampu lalu lintas yang berada di persimpangan jalan S.Parman-Belitung dengan jalan S.Parman-Tarakan Kota Banjarmasin Kalimantan Selatan. Agar dapat diketahui kapasitas jalan, waktu siklus, derajat kejenuhan dan koordinasi antar dua persimpangan.
Metode Penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode observasi, yaitu pengambilan data langsung dilapangan data yang diperlukan berupa data primer alat-alat yang diperlukan pada metode penelitian yaitu meteran, blanko dan alat tulis. Pengambilan data dilakukan selama dua hari dipersimpangan S.Parman-Belitung dengan S.Parman­Tarakan
Hasil Penelitian pada persimpangan jalan S.Parman-Belitung dengan jalan S.Parman-Tarakan Kota Banjarmasin Kalimantan Selatan kondisi existing sudah tidak efektif lagi, hal iniut dapat dilihat dari besarnya angka derajat kejenuhan pada tiap tiap lengan simpang yang rata-rata melebihi dari batas ideal yaitu <0,85 dengan demikian jelas bahwa pada simpang-simpang tersebut terjadi kemacetan. Waktu siklus pada kondisi existing pada persimpangan S.parman-Belitung 118 detik dan Persimpangan S,Parman-Tarakan 151 detik. Itu menunjukan bahwa waktu tersebut sangatlah lama sehingga disetting ulang persimpangan S.parman-Belitung 100 detik dan Persimpangan S,Parman-Tarakan 100 detik. Dengan kecepatan kendaraan rata-rata 20 km/jam dari persimpangan S.Parman-Belitung menuju persimpangan S.Parman-Tarakan maka dapat dipastikan bahwa kendaraan yang sudah melewati persimpangan S.parman-Belitung menuju S.Parman-Tarakan tidak akan ikut antrian selanjutnya di persimpangan S.Parman-Tarakan.
Dynamic Interaction Between Macroeconomic Fundamentals and Stock Prices in Bangladesh
Authors: Ali Mostafa , Sun Gang , Chowdhury Mohammed Ali Arshad 
Published: September 2018

This study attempts to investigate whether dynamics in fundamental macroeconomic factors significantly influence the stock prices of Bangladesh by applying cointegration test, Granger causality test based on the Vector Error Correction Model (VECM), Variance Decomposition and Impulse Response Analysis. Johansen and Juselius cointegration test detect six cointegrating vectors and a short-run and long-run relationship is investigated by normalizing the first cointegrating vector corresponding to the largest Eigen-value. We find a long-run positive relationship between stock price and IP, CPI, EX, and RT but a negative relationship between stock price and M2 and interest rate (both TB & GB). Empirical findings of this study reveal that no macroeconomic variables except TB Granger cause stock price in short run. Variance Decomposition analysis shows that most of the stock price variance can be explained by its own shocks in the shorter horizon but its magnitude diminishes over the long horizon which is about 26.77% after 24 months. Therefore, empirical results suggest that stock prices are weakly exogenous relative to the macroeconomic variables. Findings of the study have important implications to market participants and financial analysts when they have chosen to invest in Bangladesh stock market.
Aliasing in the Radial Velocities of YZ Ceti: An Ultra-short Period for YZ Ceti c?
Authors: Robertson Paul 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
Mid-to-late M stars are opportunistic targets for the study of low-mass exoplanets in transit because of the high planet-to-star radius ratios of their planets. Recent studies of such stars have shown that, like their early-M counterparts, they often host multi-resonant networks of small planets. Here, I reanalyze radial velocity measurements of YZ Ceti, an active M4 dwarf for which the HARPS exoplanet survey recently discovered three exoplanets on short-period (P = 4.66, 3.06, 1.97 days) orbits. My analysis finds that the orbital periods of the inner two planets cannot be uniquely determined using the published HARPS velocities. In particular, it appears likely that the 3.06 day period of YZ Ceti c is an alias and that its true period is 0.75 days. If so, the revised minimum mass of this planet is less than 0.6 Earth masses and its geometric transit probability increases to 10%. I encourage additional observations to determine the true periods of YZ Ceti b and c and suggest a search for transits at the 0.75 day period in TESS light curves.
Recherche sur une « sensibilité linguistique » de l’aspect verbal
Authors: Taous Tatiana 
Published: September 2018

Cet article rend compte d’une étude menée auprès d’apprenants choisis pour les divers âges de la scolarité qu’ils incarnent : élèves de Cours moyen 2 de primaire et étudiants préparant le master MEEF. La recherche dont l’article est issu part du postulat que la notion d’aspect verbal, réputée complexe, se construirait sur le long terme et se consoliderait au fil des ans. Après une confrontation de travaux d’experts, menés auprès d’élèves locuteurs du français et d’apprenants de français langue étrangère (FLE), l’étude développe les objectifs et le protocole mis en place, avant d’en présenter les résultats et une analyse invitant à nuancer la prétendue difficulté