bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Phytochemicals and Nutrient Profiles, Anti-oxidant Activity Study of Three Edible Parts (Flower, Fruit and Stem) of Musa paradisiaca
Authors: Debnath Bikash , Manna Kuntal 
Published: March 2019

Background:Musa paradisiaca (Banana plant), which belongs to the family of Musaceae, is a well-known herbaceous flowering edible plant. The flower, fruit, and stem part of the plant have been used for nutrients and health benefits.Objective:The aim of this study is to determine the secondary metabolites, proximate composition, minerals, heavy metals, and anti-oxidant activity of three edible parts (flower, unripe fruit, and stem) of Musa paradisiaca.Methods:The content of alkaloid and tannin was determined by simple titrimetric method and colorimetric method was used for the determination of the content of phenol and flavonoid. Association of Official Analytical Chemicals (AOAC) method was used for the determination of proximate composition and the content of trace elements was analyzed by using atomic absorption spectrophotometer. The anti-oxidant activity was determined by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging assay and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) radical scavenging assay.Results:The results indicated that three edible parts (flower, unripe fruit, and stem) of the banana plant contained a good amount of secondary metabolites (such as alkaloid, phenol, flavonoid, and tannin) and also primary metabolites (such as carbohydrate, protein, and fat). Banana fruit contained a high amount of energy (261.31 kcal/100g) compared to the other two parts (flower, and stem). Iron, potassium, phosphorus, calcium were present in these three edible parts of the banana plant. Lead was found in negligible amount and arsenic was not detected. Fifty percent of ethanolic extract of three edible parts of the banana plant showed significant DPPH free radical scavenging and H202 radical scavenging activity as compared to standard ascorbic acid.Conclusion:Based on these findings, three edible parts of Musa paradisiaca may be recommended as a good source of nutrients.
New System for the Acceleration of the Airflow in Wind Turbines
Authors: Alonso-Estébanez Alejandro , Pascual-Muñoz Pablo , Alvarez Rabanal Felipe P. , Castro-Fresno Daniel , Del Coz Díaz Juan J. 
Published: March 2019

Background:
This patent is based on the wind industry technology called Diffuser Augmented
Wind Turbines (DAWTs). This technology consists of a horizontal axis wind turbine, which is
housed inside a duct with diverging section in the direction of the free air stream. In this paper, a review
of preceding patents related to this technology is carried out.

Objective:
This paper presents an innovative patent to improve the performance of horizontal axis wind
turbines. In particular, this system is aimed at improving the performance of those turbines that otherwise
might not be installed due to the low wind resource existing at certain locations.

Methods:
The most innovative elements of this patent are: (1) the semi-spherical grooves, which are
mechanized on the surface of the two diffusers in order to guarantee a more energetic boundary layer;
(2) the coaxial diffuser, which is located downwind following the first diffuser in order to increase the
suction effect on the air mass close to the inlet; (3) the coaxial rings located around the first diffuser
outlet, which are used to deflect the external airflow toward the turbine wake; and (4), the selforientating
system to orientate the system by the prevailing wind direction.

Results:
An application of the patent for increasing the power generated by a horizontal axis wind turbine
with three blades is presented. The patent is designed and its performance is evaluated by using a
Computational Fluid Dynamics code. The numerical results show that this system rises the airflow
going through the rotor of the turbine.

Conclusion:
The patented device is an original contribution aimed at enabling a more profitable installation
of wind turbines in places where the wind resource is insufficient because of the wind shear
caused both by the proximity of the earth and the obstacles on the earth surface.
ANTI-EPILEPTIC DRUG LOADED NIOSOMAL TRANSDERMAL PATCH FOR ENHANCED SKIN PERMEATION
Authors: S Shefrin , S. Sreelaxmi C. , Vijayan Vishnu , Nair Sreeja C. 
Published: March 2019

Objective: To formulate and characterize midazolam loaded niosomal transdermal patches for overcoming the frequent dosing and lower bioavailability complications associated with conventional therapy.
Methods: The loaded niosomal transdermal patches were prepared by thin film hydration method. The preliminary evaluation and characterization studies was conducted to find the optimised formulation. The in vitro release and ex-vivo permeation studies were investigated. The histopathological studies and stability studies were also assessed.
Results: The midazolam loaded niosomal transdermal patches of vesicle size and zeta potential 116.1±84.46 d. nm and 8.56±1.2 mV respectively was formulated. The characterizations of both niosome and niosomal transdermal patches were found to be within the acceptable limits. The in vitro drug release showed an initial burst release followed by sustained release for both optimised niosomal formulation N5 and optimised niosomal transdermal patch formulation NT5with a maximum activity at 97.3±0.35% and 98.9±0.20% respectively. The ex vivo permeation studies of niosomal transdermal patch NT5 was performed which showed a higher permeability than control solution with a flux value of 0.151. The histopathological studies of the optimised formulation showed no detectable lesions upon skin surface and irritations. The stability studies showed that patches were stable over 90 d in different atmospheric conditions.
Conclusion: The midazolam loaded niosomal transdermal patch was found to be a promising nano drug delivery alternative which showed better entrapment, release with permeation profile for the daily management of epilepsy with decreased dosing frequency.
FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF NIOSOMAL IN SITU GEL OF PREDNISOLONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE FOR OCULAR DRUG DELIVERY
Authors: CHAUDHARI PRAVEEN D. , DESAI UJWALA S. 
Published: March 2019

Objective: The main purpose of the study was to develop niosomal in situ gel of prednisolone sodium phosphate (PSP) with increased bioavailability (enhanced permeation) and sustained action (drug retention at the target site).
Methods: Using different ratios of span 60 and cholesterol (chol), niosomes were prepared by thin film hydration method and optimized by evaluating different parameters like drug content, entrapment efficiency, particle size and in vitro drug diffusion study. The niosomal pellets were further incorporated in in situ gel, prepared by the cold method and further optimized by parameters like gelling parameters, mucoadhesive strength and in vitro, in vivo drug release study.
Results: The optimized niosomal formulation containing span 60 and chol in equal proportion (1:1) showed better drug content (DC) i.e. 86.3±0.39% and entrapment efficiency (EE) i.e. 83.4±0.22 with vesicle size of 465±0.24 nm. The in vitro drug diffusion study indicated t90 value of 490 min thus proving sustained action of the formulation. The optimized in situ gel containing poloxamer 407 (P407) and poloxamer 188 (P188) in the ratio of 1:2.7 showed gelation temperature at 37 ⁰C (physiological temperature of the body) and t90 value of 10 h thus depicting sustained action. The increased area under curve (AUC) value by 1.75 folds proved increased bioavailability of the drug.
Conclusion: Thus sustained drug delivery with increased bioavailability was designed for prednisolone sodium phosphate for the treatment of ocular inflammation.
ANTIBACTERIAL AND ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF HEDYOTIS CORYMBOSA, INULA RACEMOSE, HOLOSTEMMA ADAKODIEN MEDICINAL PLANTS
Authors: MARISETTI AJIT KUMAR , V. VENKATARATHANAMMA 
Published: March 2019

Objective: To evaluate the antibacterial and antifungal activity of three different medicinal plants invitro. Oil extracts of the plants from three different families (Hedyotis corymbosa, Inula racemose, Holostemma adakodien) are used to find the antibacterial and antifungal activity.
Methods: Study of anti-microbial activity using agar cup diffusion method, inoculums preparation, Anti-bacterial activity screening (well diffusion method), Anti-fungal activity screening (well diffusion method) are the different methods which are used to find the anti-bacterial and anti-fungal activities of the oil extracts of the above medicinal plants. The activity of these oil extracts and the selected antibiotics are evaluated against four bacterial strains (E. Coli, S. aureus and P. aeruginosa) and three Candida fungal strains (albicans, parapsilosis and tropicalis.). The anti microbial activity of Hedyotis corymbosa, Inula racemose, Holostemma adakodien oil extracts zone of inhibition evaluation was compared with positive control of fungal strain Fluconozole and bacterial strain Norfloxacin, Cefepime and Gatifloxacin.
Results: The anti microbial activity of Hedyotis corymbosa, Inula racemose, Holostemma adakodien oil extracts zone of inhibition evaluation was compared with positive control of fungal strain Fluconozole and bacterial strain Norfloxacin, Cefepime and Gatifloxacin. Further studies are needed to explore the novel antibacterial bioactive molecules.
Conclusion: The plants Hedyotis corymbosa, Inula racemose and Holostemma adakodien have shown significant anti-bacterial and anti-fungal activity.
Una primera aproximación a las relaciones de vecindad
Authors: Capitaine María Carolina Alba , Andrich Agustín 
Published: March 2019

El trabajo muestra como fue la regulación de los límites al dominio, principalmente las relaciones de vecindad, en sus orígenes en el Derecho Romano. Su evolución en el Derecho Civil Argentino, desde el código civil velezano hasta su actual regulación en el Código Civil y Comercial de la Nación, y su implicancia con la Encíclica Papal Laudato Sí, sobre el cuidado de la Casa Común. Palabras Clave: Derecho Reales  Derecho Romano  Límites al Dominio  Relación de vecindad.
Violência de gênero
Authors: Salomone Ana Luiza Job de Carvalho , Sampaio Neto Luiz Ferraz de 
Published: March 2019

Editorial sobre o artigo original: Análise das ocorrências de violência sexual contra a mulher atendidas em um serviço de referência, dos autores Marlon Marcelo Maciel Sousa e Naldiana Cerqueira Silva.
Vibrational Analysis of Li1+xAlxTi2-x(PO4)3(0.0 < x < 0.5) Glass Ceramic Electrolytes Prepared by Acetic Acid­ Assisted Sol-Gel Method
Authors: Hamidi Maziidah , Mohamed Syafawati Nadiah , Raja Mustapha Raja Ibrahim Putera , Hassan Oskar Hasdinor , Yahya Muhd Zu Azhan 
Published: March 2019

In this study, Li1+xAlxTi2-x(PO4)3(0.0 < x < 0.5) was prepared by acetic acid­assisted sol-gel method. The structural properties of NASICON phosphates material with chemical formula LiTi2 (PO4)3 were observed using the Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. NASICON is a family of crystalline phosphate with a general network system consisting of PO4 tetrahedra, thus bands were assigned by vibrations contributed by basic phosphates, in the wavenumber region between 1300 cm-1 and 600 cm-1. Experimental spectra indicated that all Li1+xAlxTi2-x(PO4)3(0.0 < x < 0.5), heat treated at 600°C and 700°C for 3 hours in air, samples showed the presence of phosphate peaks with shift in frequency as Al3+ is substituted into the structure, and with increasing temperatures. Some bands broadened and overlapped causing it hard to analyze the arising bands. It however determined the existence of NASICON structure in all of the samples under study.
Evaluation of heavy metal contamination in sediments of the Seybouse River, Guelma – Annaba, Algeria
Authors: Talbi Hanane , Kachi Slimane 
Published: March 2019

Abstract
The surface sediments of Seybouse River and its affluents have been studied and assessed to determine their degree of heavy metal contamination (Cd, Pb, Cu, Ni, Zn and Fe). The contamination factor (CF), the contamination degree (CD) and statistical tools (correlation and APC) has been used in assessing: metal contamination, sediment toxicity and to identify the origin of metals which have enriched the sediments. Heavy metals concentrations of sediments are generally heterogeneous and vary according to the metal and the sampling site. The results have been compared to the reference values of the unpolluted sediments and have shown that Seybouse River sediments are more contaminated by Pb, Cd and Zn respectively. CF values indicate moderate to considerable contamination for most stations. CD values show that the most toxic sediments are located mainly at the estuary and downstream of large agglomerations. The matrix correlation between the metallic elements shows a very strong correlation between Pb, Cd, Cu and Zn indicating that they have a similar source. These different metallic elements appear as traces of anthropogenic pollution. Despite using wastewater treatment plants as protective measures, Seybouse River pollution is remaining a big issue and more efforts has to be done by local authorities.
Age structure, condition and length increase of the topmouth gudgeon (Pseudorasbora parva Schlegel 1842) in non-native populations of small rivers of Poland
Authors: Czerniejewski Przemysław , Zatoń Kinga , Kasowska Natalia , Brysiewicz Adam 
Published: March 2019

Abstract
Monitoring studies of ichthyofauna, in particular non-indigenous species, are an important element of research on aquatic ecosystems. This information is essential for modelling population growth and predicting rates of expansion, quantifying ecological impacts and assessing the efficacy of removal and control strategies. Actually, the most compelling fish invasion in Polish freshwaters is arguably the accidental introduction of the topmouth gudgeon (Pseudorasbora parva). Age and lengths structure, condition factor and growth rate of the invasive populations of the topmouth gudgeon from small Polish rivers was examined. The samples were collected from the rivers: Molnica (n = 41), Myśla (n = 21) and Wardynka (n = 101) soon after the invasion was recorded (2017). Estimated ages of topmouth gudgeon ranged from 1+ to 3+ for the Myśla River, from 1+ do 4+ for the Molnica River, and from 1+ to 5+ for the Wardynka River. The fish from the Molnica River was characterised by the lowest total and standard length (TL, SL), weight, and highest condition. The results of back-calculations and the parameters of von Bertalanffy’s growth equation revealed distinct disproportions in the standard length (mm) in individual age groups (Molnica River: Lt = 54.94 [1 – e−0.68885 (1 − 0.003404)], Myśla River: Lt = 55.39 [1 – e−0.74921 (1 – 0.030962)], Wardynka River: Lt = 66.33 [1 – e−0.69348 (1 – 0.369505)]). The introduction of the topmouth gudgeon occurred in the upper and medium sectors of small rivers, but in subsequent years the species migrated to new sites further downstream and this may have affected the native ichthyofauna.
Possibilities and limitations of using Lemna minor, Hydrocharis morsus-ranae and Ceratophyllum demersum in removing metals with contaminated water
Authors: Gałczyńska Małgorzata , Mańkowska Natalia , Milke Justyna , Buśko Marta 
Published: March 2019

Abstract
The paper presents the assessment of possibilities and limitations of the use of Lemna minor, Hydrocharis morsus-ranae and Ceratophyllum demersum in removing metals from contaminated waters. Synthetically discussed the role of these species in phytotechnology and their importance in the assessment of surface water status. The variability of concentration of selected metals in waters and the content of metals in the organs of the analysed plants are presented. Their advantages and disadvantages in removing metals from waters due to biological features have been characterized. Minimum and maximum efficiency of metal removal depending on the scale of water pollution was determined. It was found that analysed plants can be used for phytoremediation of metals from water, but the limitation of effectiveness of treatments is the toxicity of these metals to plants and the time of exposure. The highest removal efficiency can be obtained thanks to the use of sequences of single-species filtration systems.
Crítica literaria y marxismo en América Latina – paradojas
Authors: Rojas Juan Pedro 
Published: March 2019

Este trabajo pretende discutir la paradoja de tener en América Latina una producción literaria de alta calidad en condiciones económicas y sociales atrasadas y periféricas. El debate comienza con los escritos de Marx y Engels sobre estética literaria donde abordan la relación entre estructura y superestructura, la independencia de fines del arte y las incongruencias entre el desarrollo de la capacidad artística y el de las fuerzas productivas. Posteriormente analiza algunos casos específicos que tienen que ver con esta problemática en América Latina: 1- La plasticidad cultural que encontramos en los escritores de nuestra región a partir del análisis crítico de Ángel Rama y Antonio Candido, la figura de Machado de Assis en Brasil estudiada por Roberto Schwarz, y la figura de Borges en Argentina a través del estudio crítico de Beatriz Sarlo.
Tuning Parallel SAT Solvers
Authors: Ehlers Thorsten , Nowotka Dirk 
Published: March 2019

In this paper we present new implementation details and benchmarking results for our parallel portfolio solver TopoSAT2. In particular, we discuss ideas and implementation details for the exchange of learned clauses in a massively-parallel SAT solver which is designed to run more that 1, 000 solver threads in parallel. Furthermore, we go back to the roots of portfolio SAT solving, and discuss the impact of diversifying the solver by using different restart- , branching- and clause database management heuristics. We show that these techniques can be used to tune the solver towards different problems. However, in a case study on formulas derived from Bounded Model Checking problems we see the best performance when using a rather simple clause exchange strategy. We show details of these tests and discuss possible explanations for this phenomenon.As computing times on massively-parallel clusters are expensive, we consider it especially interesting to share these kind of experimental results.
Aplikasi Integrasi Pupuk NPK Dengan Waktu Pemberian Pupuk Organik Cair Pada Tanaman Pakcoy (Brassica rapa L.)
Authors: Ayal Yance N , Kesaulya Henry , Matulessy Francina 
Published: March 2019

This research was aimed to get the optimum NPK fertilizer dosage with the time of liquid organic fertilizer application to support the growth and yield of pakcoy (Brassica rappa L.). The study used a Randomized Block Design with three replications. Observation variables included plant height, leaf number, leaf area, total plant weight, root length, root weight and total plant weight percentage. The results showed that N0 (without NPK fertilizer) was the best based on the plant height and leaf number. Liquid organic fertilizer given at 3-time applications per plant (W3) contributed significantly to leaf number at 35 days after planting and gave the highest yield of leaves, with 17,45 leaves. The treatment of NPK compound fertilizer dosage with the time of liquid organic fertilizer gave significant effects on the leaf area, total plant weight, root length, and root weight.
Keywords: liquid organic fertilizer, NPK, pakcoy

ABSTRAK
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan dosis pupuk NPK dengan waktu plikasi pupuk organik cair yang tepat untuk menunjang pertumbuhan danp roduksi tanaman pakcoy (Brassica rappa L.). Penelitian mengunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok dengan tiga ulangan. Peubah-peubah pengamatan meliputi tinggi tanaman, jumlah daun, luas daun, berat total tanaman, panjang akar, berat akar dan persentase berat total tanaman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan N0 (tanpa pupuk NPK) merupakan yang terbaik dari penelitian ini terhadap parameter tinggi tanaman dan jumlah daun. Waktu pemberian pupuk organik cair 3 kali/tanaman (perlakuan W3) memberikan kontribusi yang signifikan terhadap jumlah daun 35 hari setelah tanam dan menghasilkan daun terbanyak dengan jumlah 17,45 helai. Perlakuan dosis pupuk majemuk NPK dengan waktu pemberian pupuk organik cair memberikan pengaruh yang nyata sampai sangat nyata terhadap luas daun, berat total tanaman, panjang akar serta berat akar.
Kata kunci: NPK, pakcoy, pupuk organik cair
Evaluasi Kesesuaian Lahan Tanaman Kacang Tanah (Arachis hipogeae L.) di Desa Werwaru Kecamatan Pulau Moa
Authors: Oraplawal Marlin J , Haumahu Johanis P , Risamasu Robby G 
Published: March 2019

This study was aimed to determine the limiting factors for peanut plants found in the field and establish land suitability class for peanuts in Werwaru Village, Moa Island Sub-District Western South Maluku District. The method used in this research was survey method. Distance observation was free survey, by using identification observation type (boring), and pit profile. Based on the actual land suitability assessment, it was known that in the research location there were several characteristic and quality factors of the land that became the limiting factors on the growth of peanut crops, i.e: rainfall factor during growth period (wa), effective depth (r), C-organic (nr), slope (s). Based on the land area improvement action for peanut crops were in the S2 and S3 classes. The recommended land units for peanut plants were: for class S2: L0a1D, L0a3A, L0a3B, L0a3C, L0a3D, L1a1D, L1a3B, L2a1D, L2a3B with area 1942,13 ha or 36.1 percent and S3: L0a2E, L1a2E, L2a2E covering an area of 219.12 ha or 4.1 percent.
Keywords: evaluation of land suitability, peanuts, Werwaru Moa Island

ABSTRAK
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan factor-faktor pembatas untuk tanaman kacang tanah yang terdapat di lapangan dan menetapkan kelas kesesuaian lahan untuk tanaman kacang tanah di desa Werwaru Kecamatan Pulau Moa Kabupaten Maluku Barat Daya. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode survey. Jarak observasi yang digunakan adalah free survey, dengan menggunakan tipe pengamatan identifikasi (boring), dan profil pit. Berdasarkan hasil penilaiaan kesesuaian lahan aktual diketahui bahwa pada lokasi penelitian terdapat beberapa faktor karakteristik dan kualitas lahan yang menjadi faktor pembatas terhadap pertumbuhan tanaman kacang tanah yakni: faktor curah hujan pada masa pertumbuhan (wa), kedalaman efektif (r), C-organik (nr), Kemiringan lereng (s). Berdasarkan tindakan perbaikan satuan lahan yang direkomendasikan untuk tanaman kacang tanah yaitu pada kelas S2 dan kelas S3. Satuan lahan yang direkomendasikan untuk tanaman kacang tanah yakni: Untuk kelas S2: L0a1D, L0a3A, L0a3B, L0a3C, L0a3D, L1a1D, L1a3B, L2a1D, L2a3B dengan luas 1942,13 ha atau 36,1 persen dan S3: L0a2E, L1a2E, L2a2E dengan luas 219,12 ha atau 4,1 persen.
Kata kunci: evaluasi kesesuaian lahan, kacang tanah, Werwaru Pulau Moa