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PENGARUH BUDAYA KERJA DAN SEMANGAT KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA PT ARTA BOGA CEMERLANG KOTA BENGKULU
Authors: Subandrio Subandrio , Avila Dyna 
Published: October 2023

English translation. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of work culture and work spirit on employee performance at PT Artaboga Cemerlang, Bengkulu City. This study uses quantitative methods and data collection by means of observation, interviews and questionnaires. The population in this study were all employees of PT Artaboga Cemerlang Bengkulu City, amounting to 60 people and sampling using the saturated sampling method. Based on the results of multiple linear regression, the regression equation form Y = 6.839 + 0.561 (X1) + 0.331 (X2). This equation can be explained by the influence of each independent variable, namely work culture (X1) and work spirit (X2) on employee performance (Y). And the coefficient of determination is R2 = 0.624 or 62.4%. Through hypothesis testing together (simultaneously) and individually (partial). In this study using the t test and f test. Work Culture (X1) and work spirit (X2) = 0.000, which means the Fsig value <0.05 indicates that together these variables have a positive and significant impact on employee performance.
Keywords: Work Culture, Work Spirit, Employee Performance.
Assessing Women Farmers' Perceptions of Farmer Producer Organizations: A Special Reference to Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Sasikanth R.  , Ravichandran S.  
Published: October 2023

Aim: This research aims to assess the perceptions of women farmers regarding Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), with a specific focus on women-based FPOs in Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu. The primary objective is to contribute to the development of more effective and sustainable FPO models, which can support smallholder farmers in improving their livelihoods and achieving food security.
Research Gap: The research aims to fill a critical gap in existing literature by focusing exclusively on women farmers' perspectives on FPOs, thereby providing insights into the effectiveness of FPOs in empowering women in agriculture.
Study Location: Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu, was chosen due to its high concentration of FPOs under the Central Sector Plan for 10,000 new FPOs.
FPO Selection: Four women-based FPOs were purposively selected from 17 in the region, focusing on FPOs with exclusively female members to explore women farmers' experiences.
Sample Size and Data Collection: Structured questionnaires were used to collect data from 30 members in each of the four selected women-based FPOs, totaling 120 participants.
Data Analysis: Factor analysis was applied to the dataset comprising 22 variables related to women farmers' views of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).
Results: Study identified eight critical factors that significantly shape women farmers' perceptions of FPOs. These factors include the business ecosystem, value addition services, marketing services, production services, bargaining power, social capital, advisory services, and prosperity benefits. Together, these factors explain 68.356% of the variance in the data, offering valuable insights into what influences women farmers' views on FPOs.
Conclusion: Joining an FPO offers equal opportunities, collective procurement, and knowledge exchange for all farmers, empowering women with training and resources for active participation in agriculture. FPOs boost prosperity, elevate societal status, and provide valuable support to women farmers, enhancing their livelihoods.
Spatial Analysis of DHF Cases in Yogyakarta City Based on Population Density and Altitude (2017-2018)
Authors: Sandi Ayu Elma , Rahastri Ajeng , Sulistyawati Sulistyawati 
Published: October 2023

Aims: This study aims to determine the relationship between population density and altitude of the territory and DHF incidence in Yogyakarta City in 2017-2018.
Study Design: The study was designed as an observational cross-sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted in Yogyakarta from 2017 to 2018. Methodology: This quantitative study employs an analytic observational cross-sectional design. Moran's I and LISA tests were used to analyze the data.
Results: Based on bivariate Moran's Scatterplot analysis, the density of residents with dengue incidence showed negative spatial autocorrelation (I=-0.308), and the altitude with dengue incidence showed negative spatial autocorrelation (I=-0.128), indicating that the majority of the sub-district was scattered in quadrants II and IV. The LISA density bivariate test results on residents with dengue incidence revealed that the Gondomanan Sub-district has positive autocorrelation (li= 0.30) with a Low-Low quadrant and statistical significance (P-Value=0.040.05). In contrast, Kotagede Sub-district has negative autocorrelation (li=-2.31) with a Low-High quadrant and statistical significance (P-Value=0.000.05). Gondomanan Sub-District has positive autocorrelation (li=0.67) at the Low-Low quadrant and statistical significance (P-Value=0.03 0.05), whereas Kotagede Sub-District has negative autocorrelation (li=-2.86) at the Low-High quadrant and statistical significance (P-Value=0.000.05).
Conclusion: Density residents have a negative autocorrelation with the incidence of DHF in Yogyakarta City. Local spatial density residents with DHF cases were found in the Gondomanan Sub-District with positive spatial autocorrelation. At the same time, Kotagede Sub-District had negative spatial autocorrelation in contrast to an altitude with a global spatial connection toward DHF incidence in Yogyakarta with negative autocorrelation.
Development of Phyto-cosmetic Herbal Sindoor from Rosa indica L. and Its Characterization
Authors: Singh Akanksha , Verma Meenu , Mishra Vaishali , Singh K. J. , Tewari S. K. , Pal Mahesh 
Published: October 2023

Aim: The objective of this research study was to develop a liquid herbal sindoor containing flower petal extract of Rosa indica L., and to evaluate the stability, antioxidant and antibacterial activities of the developed formulation.
Place and Duration of Study: The formulation was prepared in the Phytochemistry Division of CSIR- National Botanical Research Institute. The duration of the study period was 90 days.
Methodology: The crude ethanolic extract of R. indica flowers was incorporated into a base for the preparation of liquid herbal sindoor. The antioxidant activity of this herbal product was evaluated according to the DPPH radical scavenging method, and the stability study of the formulation was evaluated for 90 days. The antibacterial activity was performed on those strains of bacteria, which are responsible for several skin infections using Disc Diffusion Assay.The HPLC- DAD analysis identified the anthocyanins cyanidin 3,5-diglucoside and pelargonidin 3,5-diglucoside in R. indica, flower extract.
Results and Discussion: The formulation showed antioxidant activity and its stability was assessed in terms of pH values and color stability of the flower extract. It was observed that both these properties did not show any significant changes.
Conclusion: The prepared herbal liquid sindoor was found safe to use having a potential to substitute the toxic lead tetraoxide (Pb3O4) containing sindoor available in the market.
Precipitation Using Organic Solvents for Purifying Lipase from Preussia africana
Authors: Ferreira Eric E. A. , Pereira Brenda C. , Hirata Daniela B. 
Published: October 2023

Aims: The present study aimed to purify a new lipase from the endophytic fungus Preussia africana (P. africana).
Study Design: Lipases were produced through fermentation and precipitation using different organic solvents and characterized at optimal temperature and pH conditions.
Place and Duration of Study: Assays were carried out at the Laboratory of Bioprocess at the Federal University of Alfenas between January and August, 2023.
Methodology: Enzymes were produced via submerged fermentation. After fermentation, the broth was filtered and lyophilized so that enzymes were concentrated. Organic solvents (methanol, ethanol, isopropanol and acetone) were used at 10 and 25°C for lipase precipitation. A second precipitation step was investigated in a supernatant: solvent ration ranging from 1:3 to 1:2 (v/v) and temperatures between 10°C and 25°C. Optimal temperature and pH conditions for the hydrolytic activity of precipitated lipase were also found.
Results: Acetone and isopropanol were more efficient in precipitating lipase while maintaining its catalytic activity, as specific activities of 211.34 ± 0.05 and 179.50 ± 0.08 U/mg were achieved, respectively. For the second precipitation step, acetone in a supernatant: solvent ratio of 1:2 (v/v) at 10°C achieved optimal performance, as purification factor of 1.89 ± 0.01 and recovered activity of 93.45% were found. Maximum hydrolytic activity of 72.80 ± 1.29 U/mL was observed using olive oil as substrate at pH between 7 and 8 and 37°C.
Conclusion: The use of acetone at 10°C in two precipitation steps proved to be a more robust strategy for P. africana lipase precipitation in the purification process.
Prevalence of Enterobacteria Species in Different Hospital Wards of a Tertiary Health Facility in Imo State, Nigeria
Authors: Ibe Emmanuel Chimela , Emeka-Nwabunnia Ijeoma , Okechi Reuben Nwoye 
Published: October 2023

Aim: to assess the prevalence of Enterobacteria species in different hospital wards in a healthcare outfit in Imo State, Nigeria.
Study Design: The randomized complete block sampling design was adopted for the study.
Place and Duration of the Study: Sample: Imo State University Teaching Hospital, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Aboh-Mbaise General Hospital, and Imo State Specialist Hospital. Between May to October, 2021.
Methodology: Using Cochran formula, a total of 360 samples were collected for the study from bedpan, ward floor, bed cover, and staff gloves, at maternity, ICU, and surgical theatre wards. Sample were collected by swabbing the surfaces using sterile swab sticks soaked in saline water. Following standard microbiological procedures, which include bacteria culturing in MacConkey agar to select for Enterobacteria, subculturing on salmonella-shigella agar and cetrimide agar to obtain pure cultures of specific bacteria species; the samples were subjected to morphological, and biochemical characterization. The prevalence was determined and compared for significance (P = .05).
Results: The investigation showed the presence of Escherichia coli (29%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (26.84%), Klebsiella pneumoniae (25.11%), and Shigella species (19.05%), in all the outfits investigated, with their percentage occurrences. The wards floor showed the highest number of Enterobacteria species (38.96%) while the staff gloves showed the least (9.96%). Based on the wards investigated, surgical theatre showed the highest prevalence rate (20.25±6.55) and ICU had the least prevalence rate (17.75±5.63). The prevalence pattern of Enterobacteria species were significantly (P = .01) dependent on the healthcare outfits. The prevalence pattern between the hospital wards was not significant (P = .59) and there was no significant interaction between the hospital wards and hospital equipment (P = .84).
Conclusion: Enterobacteria species was present in the healthcare outfits (bed pan, ward floor, bed cover and staff gloves). Its prevalence is dependent on these hospital outfits but not influenced by the wards or the interaction between wards and hospital outfits.
Assessment Concerning the Role of Foliar Administration of Micronutrients on Growth, Yield, and Quality Characteristics of Vegetable Crops
Authors: Soni Pallavi , Chowdhury Gopal , Sarkar Ujjwal , Sahu Karuna , Narayanappa Deepa , Nayak Ritu 
Published: October 2023

Vegetables are one of the main elements in terms of ensuring a person's food security and nutritional well-being. Integrated application of macronutrients coupled with adequate incorporation of micronutrients is one of the key factors for quality vegetable production. For ensuring maximum vegetable production with superior quality foliar nutrition is the better alternative in the era of climate change. Foliar application is the easiest and most effective way to administer micronutrients as compared to other methods. Trace elements such as iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn), molybdenum (Mo), boron (B), chlorine (Cl), copper (Cu), and nickel (Ni) are essential for vegetable crops. The primary goal of this review article is to investigate the merits of micronutrients and the production potential of various vegetable crops through foliar nutrition. Additionally, this study aims to clarify the role of micronutrients in quality vegetable production. Several studies suggested that the exogenous application of micronutrients has a tremendous effect on overall growth and quality in a variety of crops. Many researchers have demonstrated that applications of Boron @250ppm significantly influenced the fresh weight of fruit, number of fruits per plant, number of seeds per plant, germination%, vigour index and root and shoot lengths of seedlings in sweet pepper. Various researchers also concluded that the application of Zn @1000 ppm + B @200 ppm + Mo @50 ppm provides a significant impact on head diameter, volume of head, chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b and chlorophyll total in cabbage.
Diversity, Seasonal Dynamics and Host Plants of Butterflies in Forest Research Centre, Siddipet, Telangana, India
Authors: Ravivarma D. , Bhargavi Ch. , Chepyala Sahith , Podishetti Varun , Shakati Swamynath , Manasa Mogilicharla , Kolagani Chandramohan 
Published: October 2023

Aim: This study aims at bringing out butterfly diversity through species richness, seasonal distribution and suitable host plant preferences of identified butterflies in Forest Research Centre, Siddipet, Telangana, India.
Study Design: Line Transect Method is followed.
Place and Duration of the Study: The study was conducted in Forest Research Centre (FRC), Siddipet, Telangana, India during 2021-2022.
Methodology: Five line transects are laid across the research centre which are surveyed both in morning and afternoon at 9-11AM and 4-6PM respectively across the season viz., rainy, winter and summer seasons. Species identification was done based on the visual and photographical observations.
Results: The study revealed a butterfly species richness of 53, spanning 39 genera and distributed across five families. These families included Nymphalidae (23 species), Pieridae (12 species), Lycaenidae (10 species), Papilionoidae (6 species), and Hesperiidae (2 species). When it came to host plant preferences, the butterflies showed a preference for families such as Fabaceae (23%), Malvaceae (16%), Capparaceae (12%), Acanthaceae (11%), and Poaceae (8%). Additionally, several other families, including Apocynaceae, Aristolochiaceae, Rhamnaceae, and Rutaceae, were found to host a few butterfly species. Regarding seasonal distribution, the study noted that butterfly species were more abundant during the winter season, followed by the rainy season, with the summer season exhibiting a significant difference in distribution and occurrence compared to the other two seasons.
Conclusion: From the study, it can be concluded that FRC reported a diverse range of butterflies distributed across all the seasons making it potential site for preservation and conservation of butterflies and its host species.
Response of Different Irrigation Scheduling and Nutrients on Growth, Flowering and Corm Traits of Gladiolus (Gladiolus hybridus Hort.) under Delhi Condition
Authors: Swaroop Kishan , Rohit R. , Sharma V. K. , Bhatia Reeta , Khanna Manoj , Kumar Arun 
Published: October 2023

The present experiments were undertaken for standardization of irrigation interval and nutrients on the performance of gladiolus variety under Delhi condition. The field experiments were conducted at the research farm of the Division of Floriculture and Landscaping, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, during the winter season of the year 2021 and 2022. The experiment was laid out in factorial completely randomized block design with three replications and consisting of four irrigation regimes and five nutrients’ levels including bio-fertilizers. The results of two year experiments showed that maximum plant height (120.56 cm), spike length (97.26 cm), rachis length (63.13 cm) and single corm’s weight (50.73 g) and P content % in plant before flower emergence was found maximum with the application of seven irrigations at 15 days intervals along with treatment N4 i.e. application of Azotobacter + Bio-phosphorous +Bio-potash + Bio-iron +Bio-Zn each 3 litre per hectare foliar spray at 30 and 60 days after planting. Number of florets per spike (21.20), estimated benefit cost ratio (1:2.86), P and K content in plant before flower emergence was found maximum with the application of five irrigations at the interval of 25 days after planting with 50 % RDF + organic manure @ 5 tonnes/ha + Azotobacter + VAM +PSB + KSB @ 2 g per plant.
Comparison between Farmers’ and Commercial Cocoa Varieties in Cameroon
Authors: Sounigo Olivier , Tchoua Leblanc Feumba de , Efombagn Mousseni Ives Bruno , Nsouga Amougou Fidèle Romuald , Bourgoing Raymond , Cilas Christian 
Published: October 2023

The present paper shows the results from eight on farm progeny cocoa trial plots set up in 2007 and 2008 on fallow and savannah, in four sites of Central Cameroon region. Mortality rate and yield were estimated on commercial cocoa varieties, consisting in progenies issued from pods harvested in bi-clonal seed gardens set up by researchers and managed by extension bodies, as well as on farmers’ varieties, issued from seeds obtained by farmers from pods harvested in their own fields. Despite the high variability observed among the trial plots for the three traits under assessment, it was possible to observe significant differences between some of the assessed varieties. The significantly highest yielding progeny is one of the assessed commercial varieties, issued from the cross IMC 67 x SNK 64. The significantly lowest yielding progeny is the farmers’ traditional amelonado variety (German cocoa). No significant difference was observed between “farmers’ hybrids” and the two other assessed commercial varieties, consisting in the progeny issued from the cross between UPA 143 and SNK 64 and from a mixture of six commercial progenies. The consequences of these data on the selection and release of commercial varieties in Cameroon are discussed.
Evaluation of Cocoa Full-Sib Progenies in Challenging Conditions in Cameroon
Authors: Sounigo Olivier , Vefonge Daniel Koulou , Eyango Marie-Claire , Efombagn Mousseni Ives Bruno 
Published: October 2023

The improved vegetal material cultivated by cocoa farmers in Cameroon consists in full-sib progenies issued from pods harvested in bi-clonal seed gardens set up during the 1970s. Interviews of cocoa farmers revealed their general satisfaction with the yield level obtained from these progenies but also their disappointment with the high level of susceptibility to black pod disease, a disease caused by Phytophthora megakarya, which is a serious challenge for cocoa production in this country. In order to select new future varieties that would combine high yield and resistance to black pod disease, new progeny trial plots were set up from 2005, in research stations and on farm.
23 cocoa full-sib progenies were assessed and compared to 3 control progenies. in a trial plot set up in 2005 in a research station located in the south western region of Cameroon. The cocoa trees were assessed during eight consecutive years of cocoa production. A large level of variation was observed among the progenies for mortality rate (ranging between 6 and 52%), annual potential yield (ranging between 151 and 1,808 kg/ha), annual actual yield (ranging between 114 and 1,159 kg/ha) and black pod disease incidence (ranging between 19 and 39,8%) caused by Phytophthora megakarya. Nine of the assessed full-sib progenies were identified as promising and the authors suggest how to confirm their performances before their release to farmers.
High‐Throughput Multiparametric Quantification of Mechanics Driven Heterogeneity in Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Population
Authors: Kaonis Samantha , Aboellail Zack , Forman Jack , Ghosh Soham 
Published: October 2023

AbstractMesenchymal stromal or stem cells (MSCs) are one of the most promising candidates for a myriad of cell therapy applications. Despite showing promise in numerous preclinical and clinical studies, MSC‐based therapy is not yet a reality for regenerative medicine due to its suboptimal outcome at the clinical endpoint. The mechanical environment is a critical determinant of MSC gene expression and function. This study reports that MSC population becomes phenotypically heterogenous and commits to an unwanted osteoprogenitor pathway when it experiences an abnormal mechanically stiff environment, compared to its native softer environment. A method is developed to measure the heterogeneity using nuclear shape, chromatin state, and CD73 marker. Heterogeneity is shown to be associated with a larger spread in the nuclear shape parameters and a smaller spread in the chromatin openness. Subsequently, intervention strategies are investigated to create a more homogeneous MSC population. Culturing MSCs on soft surfaces or inhibiting actomyosin on stiff surfaces can make them more homogeneous, while inhibiting YAP, Runx2, and actin polymerization helps maintain but does not fully homogenize them. This study offers insights for cell and tissue engineers, aiding in the design of optimal conditions and materials for MSC culture, ultimately enhancing their therapeutic potential.
Transparent Superamphiphobic Material Formed by Hierarchical Nano Re‐Entrant Structure
Authors: Li Haojun , Jin Qingqing , Li Haibo , Tong Hua , Wang Keke , Chen Shuoran , Ouyang Gangfeng , Wang Zuankai , Li Yanan 
Published: October 2023

AbstractDeveloping transparent and superamphiphobic materials that can repel low‐surface‐tension liquids is attractive for fundamental research and industrial applications. Despite great progress, it remains a daunting challenge to scalably fabricate highly transparent superamphiphobic materials because of the inherent paradox in surface roughness to achieve superamphiphobicity and optical transparency. Herein, a scalable template‐assisted spray coating method is developed to form hierarchical nano re‐entrant structures that eliminate the visible‐light scattering while maintaining optical transmittance above 88% in the visible region, besides retaining the superamphiphobicity to various low surface‐tension liquids. In addition to exhibiting improved mechanical, chemical, and thermal stabilities, these transparent superamphiphobic materials can also be applied on various substrates, including curved surfaces and solar panels, to enhance their optical stability. This study believes that these excellent overall properties possess enormous potential for various applications involving self‐cleaning, anti‐fouling, and anti‐counterfeiting.