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WITHDRAWN: Contrasting effects of symbiont inoculation on soil microbiota functionalities in a rehabilitation programme of salt-affected lands
Authors: Djighaly Pape Ibrahima , Diagne Nathalie , Tournier Estelle , Ngom Mariama , Cissoko Maimouna , Tisseyre Pierre , Ngom Daouda , Hocher Valérie , Svistoonoff Sergio , Sanguin Hervé 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Soil salinization has become a major global ecosystem sustainability issue. In Senegal, promising ecosystem restoration of salt-affected lands has been achieved by the implementation of ecological engineering strategies based on beneficial associations between Casuarina species and salt-tolerant symbiotic microorganisms. However, the extent of the impacts of symbiont inoculants on the native soil microbiota and, consequently, soil functioning is fragmentary. The current study aimed to evaluate the changes in the native soil microbiota associated with the use of a symbiont inoculant in mixed Casuarinaceae plantations in salt-affected lands. Symbiont inoculation led to a decrease in the diversity of soil fungi but not bacteria. However, the whole soil microbiota structure was impacted by symbiont inoculation, as was the case for salinity and Casuarina species. Casuarina species also impacted the diversity of the dominant taxa constituting the soil microbiota, but only salinity affected bacterial diversity. Important modifications of soil microbiota functionalities were revealed, notably, a decrease in the abundance of bacterial pathogens related to symbiont inoculation and an increase in the abundance of fungal pathogens with increasing salinity. Soil nutrient cycling, mostly micronutrient cycling and N fixation, was also impacted by symbiont inoculation, but salinity and Casuarina species were the main factors affecting N cycling in the soil.
Drought sensitivity analysis of meteorological and vegetation indices in Dak Nong, Vietnam
Authors: Viet Luong Van , Thuy Tran Thi Thu 
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT
Drought poses an increasing threat to agricultural sustainability in Dak Nong, Vietnam. This study investigates the sensitivity of meteorological and vegetation indices (VIs) to drought conditions in the region. We analyzed 23 years (2000–2022) of data from 11 meteorological stations and remote sensing imagery covering various crop types. Our methodology involved correlating multiple VIs (VHI, VCI, TCI, and TVDI) with meteorological drought indices (SPI and SPEI) at different time scales. Results reveal a strong correlation (r &gt; 0.7, p &lt; 0.001) between the vegetation health index (VHI) and the standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index (SPEI), particularly at a 4-month time scale (SPEI4). This combination proved most effective for drought monitoring across diverse vegetation types. Spatial analysis identified drought-sensitive zones covering 10.8% of the province, with steep terrain and limited river density. These areas, predominantly occupied by perennial agriculture, annual crops, and production forests, show heightened vulnerability to water scarcity. Our findings provide a scientific basis for targeted drought management strategies, including establishing an early warning system using SPEI4 and VHI, implementing water-efficient agricultural practices, and prioritizing farmer support in high-risk areas. This study enhances drought resilience and sustainable water resource management in Dak Nong and similar tropical regions.
Analysis of Mutational Burden of Mitochondrial Genome in Cells of Different Human Organs and Tissues
Authors: Sazonova Margarita A. , Sinyov Vasily V. , Ryzhkova Anastasia I. , Sazonova Marina D. , Doroschuk Natalya A. , Karagodin Vasily P. , Popov Mikhail A. , Sukhorukov Vasily N. , Poggio Paolo , Moschetta Donato , Postnov Anton Yu. 
Published: August 2024

Background:
Cells of different human organs and tissues contain different
numbers of mitochondria. In these organelles, there are different copies of the mitochondrial
genome, which is characteristic of a certain organ or tissue.

Objective:
The aim of the investigation was to analyze the results of scientific works
dedicated to the analysis of heteroplasmy levels of mitochondrial genome mutations in a
number of organs and tissues.

Methods:
Based on literature data, the level of heteroplasmy of mitochondrial genome
mutations was analyzed in organs such as the liver, lungs, muscles, small intestine, large
intestine, spleen, kidney, brain, heart, and hair. In addition, this parameter was studied in
such tissues as leukocytes, buccal epithelium, and epithelial cells from urine.

Results:
Significant differences in the mutational burden of the mitochondrial genome
were found in various samples of organs and tissues. The highest heteroplasmy level for
mtDNA mutations was in muscles; it was lower in buccal epithelium; and in human
blood cells, the heteroplasmy level of mitochondrial mutations turned out to be significantly
lower compared to other tissues. During the comparison of samples of patients
with different diseases and healthy people, significant differences were found in the
heteroplasmy level between some organs and tissues.

Conclusion:
The heteroplasmy level of mitochondrial genome mutations can significantly
differ in the organs and tissues of individuals. In addition, in a number of literature
sources, it is noted that there is a dependence on the mutational burden of the mitochondrial
genome from the type of disease, sex, and age of a person.
Plant Fiber Composites for Biomedical Applications: Advances and Prospective
Authors: Kumar Suraj , Malviya Rishabha , Uniyal Prerna , Srivastava Saurabh , Sridhar Sathvik Belagodu , Obaidur Rab Safia , Singh Bhupinder 
Published: August 2024

Abstract:
Plant fibers are strong, robust, flexible, versatile, renewable, and sustainable, making
them valuable for many applications. Fibers from plants are now utilized in biomedical applications
as reinforcements for biological composites to enhance the mechanical characteristics of
composite biological materials including rigidity, tensile strength, and endurance.
Reinforcement composites with hybrid components were explored in biodevices for prospective
utilization in orthopedics, prosthetics, tissue fabrication, and surgical dressings. This review
presents an overview of plant fibers, including their characteristics, influencing variables, and
numerous applications. The text explores several methods for creating synthetic composites
using common, sustainable fibers and the distinct characteristics of the resulting biological
materials. The text also analyses many instances of composite hybrids and their application in
the biological field. The results are summarised and suggestions for potential improvements are
presented. The current research primarily examines the concept, specifications, efficiency, and
potential advancements of composites with hybrid characteristics made from plant fibers.
The Method of Multi-criteria Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Integrated Control System of a Highly Automated Vehicle
Authors: Safiullin Ravil , Efremova Viktoria , Ivanov Boris 
Published: August 2024

Objective
A multi-criteria approach was developed to assess the effectiveness of the implementation of on-board information and control systems that reflect the impact of the implemented equipment in the control system of a highly automated vehicle, taking into account the establishment of their indicators.

Methods
A multi-criteria approach is used to determine the rational composition of the on-board information and control system, taking into account the weight coefficients and limitations of transport systems.

Results
Based on the model of integration of the intelligent on-board information and control system of the vehicle into the transport infrastructure, the criterion of controllability is determined - the coefficient of efficiency of vehicle management.

Conclusion
The results of research shows that the controllability of the vehicle increases by 14.3% when the automatic function of connecting manual control is introduced into the on-board information and control system, on the basis of which the dependences of calculating the critical distance and time when driving an unmanned vehicle are clarified.
Factors Affecting Student Nurses’ Adherence to Standard Precautions for Preventing Tuberculosis and HIV at Eswatini University
Authors: Gina Ncobile Sidzandza Victoria , Rasweswe Melitah Molatelo , Moagi Miriam Mmamphamo 
Published: August 2024

Background
The prevention of Healthcare-associated Infections (HAIs) has become an increasing challenge throughout the world. Tuberculosis (TB) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are among the infections that student nurses are at risk of acquiring during their clinical practice in the healthcare setting. One of the most essential measures used to control HAIs is the application of standard precautions. However, student nurses have been found to not adhere to the standard precautions for the prevention of TB and HIV when allocated for clinical practice in the Eswatini healthcare setting.

Aim
This study aimed to assess factors affecting student nurses’ adherence to standard precautions.

Methods
A non-experimental quantitative approach was used to conduct a survey on senior student nurses of Eswatini University using the questionnaires. The total population of third-, fourth-, and fifth-year students was selected through the census sampling method. Statistical Package for Social Science version 26 software was used to analyze the data.

Results
Factors influencing compliance with standard precautions for the prevention of TB and HIV have been categorized into the availability of resources, measures taken by student nurses, hospital support role, and university support role.

Conclusion
The researchers recommend that TB and HIV prevention skills be demonstrated to student nurses in the skills laboratory and that clinical facilitators should accompany students in the clinical area. In the hospitals, ordering and monitoring of supplies should be done well to eliminate the shortage of resources, and preceptors should be exempted from other duties so that they can be able to supervise student nurses.
Effectiveness of an e-Book on Bone Health as Educational Material for Adolescents: Single-Group Experimental Study
Authors: Jamil Nor Aini , Dhanaseelan Jashwiny , Buhari Nurin Athirah 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Background
Improved bone health during adolescence can have lifelong implications, reducing the risk of bone fragility.

Objective
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an e-book in increasing knowledge about and promoting healthy practices related to bone health among Malay adolescents in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Methods
A total of 72 adolescents (female: n=51, 71%; age: mean 15, SD 0.74 y) were recruited from selected secondary schools. The participants answered a pretest web-based questionnaire on sociodemographic data, knowledge about osteoporosis, and physical activity. A video call was conducted to assess dietary calcium intake. Participants were provided with a link to an e-book on bone health and instructed to read it within 2 weeks. Postintervention assessments included those for knowledge, physical activity, dietary calcium intake, and acceptance of the e-book.

Results
There was a significant increase in the median knowledge score, which was 40.6% (IQR 31.3%-46.9%) during the pretest and 71.9% (IQR 53.9%-81.3%) during the posttest (P<.001). However, no changes were observed in dietary calcium intake or physical activity levels. Most participants did not meet the recommended calcium requirements (61/62, 98%) and exhibited sedentary behavior (pretest: 51/62, 82%; posttest: 48/62, 77%). The e-book, however, was well accepted, with the majority reporting that they understood the contents (70/72, 97%), liked the graphics (71/72, 99%), and approved of the layout (60/72, 83%) and font size (66/72, 92%) used.

Conclusions
The developed e-book effectively increases knowledge levels related to bone health and is well accepted among participants. However, this educational material did not improve bone health practices. Additional strategies are necessary to bridge the gap between knowledge and behavior change.
“Currículo e Cultura” ou sobre a formação de professores nos cursos de pedagogia
Authors: Abreu Geysa Spitz A. , Bazzo Jilvania Lima dos S. 
Published: August 2024

Este trabalho está inserido em uma pesquisa mais ampla que vem discutindo a formação de professores da educação infantil e anos iniciais do ensino fundamental em nível superior. Considerando as contribuições conceituais e analíticas de Bourdieu (1978; 1983; 2001) relativas à formação cultural de estudantes advindos de distintas classes sociais, visa-se refletir acerca dos componentes curriculares para a formação de professores da educação básica. Valendo-se da abordagem qualitativa (MEKSENAS, 2003; CANDAU, 2000) como horizonte epistemológico, discute-se sobre a relação entre currículo, educação e cultura, compreende-se o perfil dos ingressantes dos cursos de licenciatura e busca-se entender os espaços e os tempos destinados à ampliação cultural dos graduandos. Para tanto, debate-se sobre uma experiência de formação inicial, no curso de Pedagogia de uma Universidade Pública do Estado de Santa Catarina, mediante a apreciação de algumas ações curriculares: atividades complementares, programas de curso/ensino e práticas de estágio curricular supervisionado. A partir dessa discussão, concebe-se a formação cultural dos futuros profissionais da educação como uma ação contínua e entende-se que, ao destinar tempo e espaço para a ampliação do repertório cultural dos licenciandos, os cursos de pedagogia contribuem para a promoção e o desenvolvimento da pessoa humana e, em última análise, para o fortalecimento da escola básica.
Docência Universitária a Distância: Um Estudo sobre o Processo de Ensino-Aprendizagem na Modalidade Semipresencial.
Authors: Parreira Júnior Waltenor Martins , Malusá Silvana , Oliveira Guilherme Saramago 
Published: August 2024

Este trabalho apresenta os resultados de uma pesquisa sobre docência universitária a distância, em cursos de formação de professores que adotam a modalidade semipresencial. Teve como objetivo compreender como ocorre o olhar do professor universitário sobre sua prática pedagógica. Utilizou-se como instrumento de pesquisa um questionário, construído nas abordagens quanti e qualitativa, composto por três partes: identificação/qualificação docente, conteúdo programático e questões abertas. Os docentes atuam em dois cursos de uma Instituição do Ensino Superior do Triângulo Mineiro, Minas Gerais Ele foi aprovado sob o nº 638/11 do Comitê de Ética e Pesquisa da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia – UFU. Os docentes pertencem a dois cursos de uma Instituição de Ensino Superior – IES do Estado de Minas Gerais. Os resultados constataram que os profissionais pesquisados fazem uso das Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação – TICs - no processo de ensino-aprendizagem para a interação, organização, desenvolvimento dos conteúdos disciplinares e atividades de avaliação.
The Effect of Naftalene Acetic Acid and Benzyl Amino Purine on Growth of Potato Planlets In Vitro
Authors: Nurmufiidah Rahma 
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this research was to analyze the effect of Naftalene Acetic Acid (NAA) and Benzyl Amino Purine (BAP) on growth of potato plantlet (Solanum tuberosum L.). This research used factorial Completely Randomized Design (CRD). The first factor was the concentration levels of NAA (A1 = 0,5 ppm A2 = 1.5 ppm and A3 = 2.5 ppm). The second factor was the concentration levels of BAP (B1 = 1 ppm B2 = 2 ppm and B3 = 3 ppm). Parameter observed were number of nodes, number of branches, number of roots, percentage of life explants, and percentage of damaged explants. Data were analyzed with analysis of variance and continued by Least Significance Different (LSD). The results showed that NAA 0.5 ppm increased the number of nodes, branches, and roots compared to other treatments. The concentration of BAP 1 ppm increased the number of roots compared to other treatments. The concentration of NAA 0.5 ppm and BAP 1 ppm showed the best percentage of life explants (100 %) and showed the minimum percentage of damaged explants (0 %).
The Application Effect of PGPR associated Bamboo Root And Rice Straw Compost On The Physical Quality for the Soil, Growth And Production of Corn Plants (Zea Mays)
Authors: Kurniasari Indah , Budiyanto Susilo , Lukiwati Dwi Retno 
Published: August 2024

This research aims to examine the effect of application bamboo root PGPR and rice straw compost on the physical quality of the soil, growth and production of the corn plant (Zea mays). This research was arranged in split plot design 3 x 4 with 3 replications. The main plot is rice straw compost (K): K1=10 ton/ha, K2=15 ton/ha, K3=20 ton/ha. The subplot is PGPR (P): P0= 0 ml/l (control), P1=10 ml/l, P2=15 ml/l, P3=20 ml/l. The parameters observed were soil porosity, soil water content, plant height, number of leaf, cob length, cob weight, weight of seed and field. Data were analyzed extensively and continued with Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT). The results showed that the treatment of PGPR and rice straw compost increases with the addition of dose. Treatment of PGPR provide a significant response to increase in the porosity, soil water content and number of leaf compared to the control, while the length of cob and weight of seed showed an increase in the addition treatment of a dose compost and PGPR. Treatment of PGPR or rice straw compost has yet to show a response different to the plant height. The interaction treatment significant on the weight of cob and field. The results of the optimal corn crop is achieved at the treatment dose of 15 ton/ha compost straw combined with PGPR dose of 15 ml/l.
Mutant Rice Plant (Oryza sativa L.) Characteristic of M4 Generation from MSP13 WITH Higher Potential and Early Age
Authors: Zainudin Agus , Ikhwan Ali , Rahmawati Revilda Ayu 
Published: August 2024

The aim of this study was to obtain information about plant characteristics from the result of M4 generation from MSP13 rice mutants which has the potential to have higher production yields and early maturity than non-mutant rice, Ciherang and Inpari 32. The research was conducted from April to August 2022. The location of this research was done in the Pendem area of Campus III, University of Muhammadiyah Malang, Tegalgondo village, Karangploso, Malang. The result of the research on the characteristic of M4 generation rice mutants (Oryza sativa L.) which has the potential to have higher production yields and early maturity indicated that M4 mutant rice plants aged 98.00 days on average is very early maturing, non-mutant is in the early maturing category with an average harvest age of 97.66 days, meanwhile Ciherang is in the early maturing category with an average harvest age of 99.33 days and Inpari 32 has an average of 99.33 days so it is included in the early maturing category. Rice age at flowering, plant height, rice age at harvest, number of productive tillers, panicle length, number of grains in each panicle, weight of 100 grains of M4 mutant rice plants differed with each comparison variation. Cluster analysis results for each variety with the variables age of rice at flowering, plant height, age of rice at harvest, number of productive tillers, length of panicles, total number of grain per panicle, total grain weight per panicle, number of full grain per panicle, grain weight fruitful per panicle, and 100 grain weight consisting of 2 groups. The first group has a similarity level of 30,80% while the second group has a similarity level of 30,77% with a kinship of K1 and K2 of 0.00%.
Identificación de oportunidades de mejora energético-productivas de una planta de agroquímicos
Authors: Valencia Ochoa Guillermo , Morales Medrano Alexis , Villada Castillo Dora 
Published: August 2024

Con el objetivo de identificar y de brindar un estado generalizado, el presente artículo desarrolla pautas referentes a las actividades, técnicas, procedimientos y herramientas conducentes al establecimiento, implementación y mejoramiento continuo del sistema de administración del consumo de energía de la planta. Estas pautas a su vez, organizan un enfoque sistemático para lograr un desempeño energético que involucra eficiencia, seguridad, uso y consumo de la energía. El trabajo realizado ha permitido descubrir los potenciales de ahorro y saber cuál es el plan de acción que le permitirá a la compañía reducir continuamente costo del gasto energético y de la producción de las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero. Finalmente, se realiza una revisión detallada de las capacidades actuales de la empresa, identificando fortalezas y debilidades con miras a la implementación de un Sistema de Gestión de Energía basado en la norma ISO 50001:2018, ejercicio construido con la participación del personal clave de la empresa, junto con los gestores energéticos, encontrando aspectos favorables tales como el proceso comunicativo entre las áreas, la capacitación del personal y los sistemas de gestión y de planificación energética.
Effect of extraction conditions on obtaining pectin from agroindustrial coffee by-products
Authors: Pérez Mora Walter Hernando , Mojica Gómez Jaquelin 
Published: August 2024

To present a proposal to reduce the waste generated in coffee agroindustrial production and explore potential applications of by-products, this study presents the effects of different physical factors (pH, temperature, and reflux time) on the extraction of pectin from coffee husks Coffea arabica, discarded in coffee farms of San Juan de Rioseco area after the desiccation process. The extraction is carried out by hydrolysis in an acidic medium using hydrochloric acid, precipitation by coagulation with 96% ethanol, filtration, and subsequent drying at 45 °C. Finally, the quality of the pectin obtained is evaluated by infrared spectrophotometry to determine the degree of esterification as well as the yield of the extractions carried out under different conditions. High methoxyl pectins, between 56% and 75% of esterification and yields that do not exceed 1% are obtained from wet material. An inverse temperature-degree of the esterification relationship and a direct time-yield relationship was found, according to an analysis of the main components and surface graphs, finding that the best extraction conditions are pH 2.0, temperature 90 ° C after 1 hour. The results suggest that byproducts from the coffee agro-industrial process are a promising source of pectin.