bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effects of foliar applications of ascobin on seed protein accumulation in soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) JS 1215 grown under cadmium stress
Authors: Amit  , Kumar Yogesh 
Published: June 2023

Different natural and anthropogenic activities have contributed to the prevalence of various environmental abiotic stressors that negatively affect agricultural yields worldwide. Also, more adverse impacts can be seen in legumes due to their susceptibility to abiotic stresses compared to cereals. The present study sought to understand cadmium's impact and its alleviation using ascobin on several seed protein properties of soybean (Glycine max). The total seed protein content, estimated using the semi-micro Kjeldahl method, was 36.25% without ascobin (control) at the highest cadmium (Cd) concentration, i.e., 30 mg per kg of soil. The protein content was restored to the highest level (43.75%) with 500 mg/L of ascobin at 10 mg Cd/kg of soil compared to the control without Cd. There was a noticeable decrease in total seed protein content in all sets under control conditions (i.e., without ascobin spray). Also, a negative correlation was found between increasing Cd concentration and the amount of free amino acids, quantified using Lee and Takahashi’s protocol in the seed proteins. The electrophoretic analysis using Gelanalyzer on SDS gels, as per Laemmli’s formulation, revealed that the 7S-Conglycinin protein subfraction was more affected than the 11S-Glycinin subfraction. The analysis revealed how Cd toxicity in soybean plants led to decreased seed protein content and altered proportion of two globulin sub-fractions (glycinin and β-conglycinin). Additionally, it affected the free amino acid content, potentially determining the seeds' nutritional value. However, foliar application of ascobin helped the plants to mitigate these Cd-induced changes and restore the seed quality.
Assessing growth performance and agro-meteorological indices of green gram (Vigna radiata L.) varieties influenced by soil amendments and foliar application under sodic soil in Cauvery delta zone of Tamil Nadu
Authors: Mohanapriya R. , Kalpana R. , Alagesan A. , Aravinth K. Vijay 
Published: June 2023

Green gram prefers neutral soil reactions and is sensitive to saline and alkaline soil conditions. Around 2.1 % of the country's geographical area is salt-affected, of which 3.77 million ha is sodic soil. Rehabilitation of salt-affected soil using drainage is expensive and leaching with good quality water is not feasible. To overcome this, a field experiment was conducted at Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tiruchirappalli, during summer 2022 to study the effect of soil amendments and foliar nutrition under sodic soil. The experiment was laid out in a split-plot design with three replications. The treatments comprised of different varieties in main plots (M1, M2, M3, M4, M5 and M6) and different soil amendments with foliar application in sub plots (S1, S2 and S3). The results showed that VBN (Gg) 4 + gypsum @ 50 % GR + pressmud @ 10 t ha-1 + FS of brassinosteroid 0.2 ppm (M4S1) registered higher plant height (18.31, 31.52 & 60.63 cm), DMP (907, 1932 & 2969 kg ha-1), CGR (3.02, 6.83 & 4.15 g m-2 d-1) and SPAD value (37.56, 41.62 & 30.57) at 30, 45 DAS and harvest. The same treatments increased grain and haulm yield of 997 and 2232 kg ha-1. It also increased all agro-meteorological indices viz., GDD, HTU, PTU, RTD and HUE of green gram. However, comparable results were obtained with VBN (Gg) 4 + gypsum @ 50 % GR + CSR GROMOR @ 25 kg ha-1 + FS of brassinosteroid 0.2 ppm (M4S2).
Acceptability of coconut (Cocos nucifera) apple tart filling recipe: Techno guide for Extension program
Authors: Terana Catherine C. 
Published: June 2023

Coconut apple, commonly known as buwa sa lubi which is the coconut (Cocos nucifera) cotyledon, is known to have contained nutritional value, but unfortunately, it is considered a waste product in the Philippines during copra production or even in the market where only coconut flesh is utilized. The present study aimed to use coconut apple as a tart filling using the descriptive -quantitative research method. This experimental study used four tart recipes with varying concentrations of coconut apple, such as 0 g, 100 g, 150 g, and 200 g, added to the tart recipe. The study determined the most preferred concentration of coconut apple added to the filling recipe based on sensory evaluation using descriptive testing of the product’s color, taste, aroma and texture and acceptability rating of the four formulations using 15 food experts and 35 consumers. Out of the four varying concentrations of coconut apple, treatment with 200 g of coconut apple added to the tart filling recipe obtained the highest sensory acceptability of 15 food experts and 50 consumers. The product had a dark brown color, extremely noticeable aroma, extremely tasty and extremely crunchy texture. The most preferred coconut apple tart had a sensory acceptability rating of “like extremely” with the highest mean score of 8.74. The product’s nutritional value was composed of 1.27 % crude ash, 19.8 % total fat, 6.16 % crude protein, 21.3 % moisture and 51.7 % carbohydrates. Based on findings, 200 g of coconut apple as one of the ingredients in tart fillings was adopted as the techno-guide for the extension program.
Profile and antibiotic susceptibility of urinary pathogenic bacteria in children attending Raparen Hospital, Erbil, Iraq
Authors: Nuraddin Sheila M. 
Published: June 2023

A urinary tract infection is a colonization of uropathogens anywhere in the urinary tract: kidney, ureter, bladder, and urethra. Most paediatric Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by Gram-negative coliform bacteria arising from faecal flora colonising the perineum, which enter and ascend the urinary tract.The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of UTI among febrile children of different ages presented with specific or non-specific symptoms suggestive of UTI. The samples acquired from children were cultured on MacConkey agar and Blood agar by using disposable loops. The cultures were incubated for 24 hours at 37 °C. The positive cultures were recognized by the bacterial colony features. Gram staining technique was used to distinguish Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, while VITEK® 2 microbial ID/AST was conducted for the entire diagnosis. The study observed the respondents (48.5%) of the participants were 5 – 10 years old, more than one quarter (28.5%) of them were <5 years, the majority (83.8%) were female, and 16.2% of them were male. Regarding culture and sensitivity tests, 46.2% of children had bacteriuria. About 43.8% of infections were caused by Gram-negative bacteria, while only 2.3% were caused by Gram-positive bacteria. Escherichia coli was the most common cause of urinary tract infection (UTI), accounting for 32.3%, followed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa (3.1%) and only 1.5% of patients had Staphylococcus Aureus. The uropathogens were mostly resistant to the cephalosporin group. E. coli remained the most predominant uropathogen in children. The results showed that meropenem, imipenem, amikacin, and ciprofloxacin were drug of choice in UTI therapy.
Antifungal synergic activity of essential olive oil and alcoholic turmeric extracts against isolates from the dried grapes raisins
Authors: Abed Faten N. Abed Mula , AL-TARJUMAN Janan K. , Ramadan Nadeem A. 
Published: June 2023

Fungi are responsible for a wide variety of harm to humans, including food spoilage and infections. Using chemicals to restrict fungal development or infections has negative repercussions, such as human health dangers from the chemical applications and rising antifungal-drug resistance, so this study aimed to use medicinal plants and their extracts as an alternative method to restrict fungal growth. Ten isolates of the genus Aspergillus were identified from the fruits of dried grapes (raisins) of all kinds (Iraqi black raisins, Iranian yellow raisins, and brown raisins) at the species level using three – differential media: Czapek Yeast Extract Agar( CYA), Malt Extract Agar( MEA), and 25% Glycerol nitrate agar (G25N) incubated in 5, 25 and 37 ºC. Aspergillus niger was the most common isolated species. The number of A. niger isolates reached seven from all types of dried grapes, while A. flavus recorded three isolates from black raisins and brown raisins. Aspergillus Flavus Parasiticus Agar (AFPA) was used to detect the ability of A. flavus isolates to produce aflatoxin at 25-30 ºC for one week. Alcoholic extract of turmeric showed a significant inhibitory effect on the colony diameter of both A. flavus and A. niger isolated from the fruit of Iraqi black raisins with an inhibition rate of 86.6% and 68.8 %, respectively, at 4 mg/ ml concentration. The mixture of turmeric and essential olive oil gave a distinct inhibitory effect, reaching a 100% inhibition rate from the lowest to highest concentration for both A. niger and A. flavus .
Development of bioformulations using plant extracts for the control of dengue vector, Aedes aegypti
Authors: Jayaraman Thiruppathi , Chandrapragasam Vani , Subbiah Kavitha 
Published: June 2023

Dengue fever is a life-threatening illness in humans caused by the dengue virus belonging to Flaviviridae, affecting mainly in tropical and subtropical countries. The spread of this disease is through the dengue vector Aedes aegypti. Development of biodegradable, environmentally safe, low-cost larvicides is essential to overcome the resurgence effects of chemical insecticides. The present study included the development of bioformulations from larvicidal polar solvent extracts of the plant leaves. The solvents used for the extractions were ethyl acetate for Aloe vera (A), ethanol for Carica papaya (B), and methanol for Parthenium hysterophorous (C). Bioformulations in different combinations like A, B, C, A+B, B+C, C+A, and A+B+C with the concentrations of 50ppm, 100ppm, 150ppm, 200ppm, 250ppm and 300ppm were tested against the IVth instar larvae of Aedes aegypti and the results were recorded for every 24h 48h and 72h . The bioformulation extracts B+C (300ppm) showed 90 percent mortality of larvae after 72 h of treatment. It was concluded that the larvae's mortality was caused by the presence of bioactive compounds of B+C extracts. This formulation can be considered an effective biopesticide for the dengue vector Ae. aegypti IVth instar larvae.
Impact of soil fertility characteristics on artificial fertility gradient approach developed using sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) in Alfisols
Authors: B. Asan Mohamed , R. Santhi , S. Maragatham , R. Ravikesavan , P. Geetha , M. Gopalakrishnan , R. Parimala Devi 
Published: June 2023

In the advent of precision agriculture, applying fertilizer based on soil testing is a crucial tool to prescribe nutrient levels for crops, to increase nutrient use efficiency and production. A field experiment was conducted in a farmer's field in the Dindigul district, Southern agro-climatic zone of Tamil Nadu to ascertain the effect of artificial soil fertility gradient method on soil fertility, green fodder production of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) (var. CO 30) and nutrient absorption. A fertility gradient technique has been investigated to produce fertilizer recommendations for location-specific in red soils (Alfisols, Typic Rhodustalf). The experimental field was separated into three equal strips: strip I, II, and III, which received applications of the three graded levels of ertilizer N0P0K0, N1P1K1, and N2P2K2, respectively. Urea, single super phosphate, and muriate of potash fertilizers, respectively, were used to apply NPK. As a gradient crop, S. bicolor was raised. The N1 level was set based on the general fertilizer recommendation of feed sorghum, while the P1 and K1 values were set based on the soil’s ability to fix 100 kg ha-1 of phosphorus and 100 kg ha-1 of potassium, respectively. Plant samples were taken at harvest time, and their NPK content and nutrient uptake were determined. With addition of graded doses of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer in Strip I, II & III increased the soil's available N, P & K status substantially in the order of Strip I<II<III and minimize the heterogeneity in the soil population , management strategies employed, and prevailing climate conditions to induce fertility variations in the same field. The outcomes showed that sorghum crop yields for fodder (Strip III – 25.01 t ha-1) and NPK uptake were significantly impacted by the application of graded amounts of NPK fertilizers.
A comparative study on GC-MS analysis and antimicrobial activity of bioactive compounds present in aerial parts (leaf and fruit) of Ficus benghalensis L.
Authors: Singh Preeti , Dhankhar Jyotika , Kapoor Rajeev Kumar , Sharma Asha 
Published: June 2023

Plants are being looked upon for medications derived mainly from different plant parts. The majority of the population worldwide, especially in underdeveloped nations, relies on herbal formulations for basic medical requirements. Ficus benghalensis L., member of moraceae family is renowned for its ethano-medicinal applications. In this study, polar (aqueous, methanolic, and acetone) and non polar (petroleum ether) extracts of leaves and fruits of F. benghalensis L. were investigated for their antimicrobial activity and phytochemical constituency. Antimicrobial activity was estimated by investigating Zone of Inhibition (ZOI) and Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) against gram-positive (Bacillus subtilis and Staphylococcus aureus) and gram-negative (Salmonella typhi and Escherichia coli) bacteria; and fungal strains (Aspergillus niger, Fusarium oxysporum, and Rhizopus oryzae). The diameter of ZOI ranged from 18.8 ± 1.2mm to 6.2 ± .88mm for various bacterial strains, whereas from 10.2 ± 1.3mm to 6.2 ± 1.6mm for fungal strains. Aqueous and petroleum ether extracts exhibited comparatively lesser or no activity in some cases whereas methanol and acetone extracts exhibited moderate to good activity. MIC values ranged between 50μg/μl to 0.024μg/μl against both bacterial and fungal strains. Methanolic extracts were further analyzed using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) for their phytochemical profile since they showed higher antimicrobial activity. The major compounds detected in leaf extracts were Lup-20(29)-en-3-one (20.45%), Lupeol (17.40%), Beta amyrone (9.07%), Squalene (5.17), Stigmasta-5-en-3-ol (5.62%), Vitamin-E (3.89%), and n-Hexadecanoic acid (1.32%); and in fruit extract were Octadecatrienoic acid (15.24%), 4H-Pyran-4-one, 2,3-dihydro-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyl (14.89%), 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (15.32%), 24-Norursa-3,12-diene (2.79%), and 9,12-Octadecadienoic acid (z, z)-2-hydroxy-1- (hydroxymethyl) ethyl (2.07%). This study supports using F. benghalensis L. in microbial infection therapy.
Linguistic Fuzzy Trust Model over Oscillating Wireless Sensor Networks
Authors: Al-Juboori Firas Ali , Ismail Sura Fawzi 
Published: June 2023

Simulation of the Linguistic Fuzzy Trust Model (LFTM) over oscillating Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) where the goodness of the servers belonging to them could change along the time is presented in this paper, and the comparison between the outcomes achieved with LFTM model over oscillating WSNs with the outcomes obtained by applying the model over static WSNs where the servers maintaining always the same goodness, in terms of the selection percentage of trustworthy servers (the accuracy of the model) and the average path length are also presented here. Also in this paper the comparison between the LFTM and the Bio-inspired Trust and Reputation Model for Wireless Sensor Networks (BTRM-WSN) in terms of the accuracy and the average path length suggested by each model is presented. Both models give quite good and accurate outcomes over oscillating WSNs. Also it must be mentioned that the evaluation environment used here is Trust and Reputation Model Simulator for WSN.
Study the Impact Behavior of the Prosthetic Lower Limb Lamination Materials Due to Low Velocity Impactor
Authors: Chiad Jumaa Salman 
Published: June 2023

This work involves three parts , first part is manufacturing different types of laminated below knee prosthetic socket materials with different classical laminated materials used in Baghdad center for prosthetic and orthotic (4perlon layers+2carbon fiber layer+4 perlon layers) , two suggested laminated materials(3perlon layers+2carbon fiber layer+3 perlon layers) and (3perlon layers+1carbon fiber layer+3 perlon layers) ) in order to choose perfect laminated socket . The second part tests (Impact test) the laminated materials specimens used in socket manufacturing in order to get the impact properties for each socket materials groups using an experimental rig designed especially for this purpose. The interface pressure between the residual leg and prosthetic socket is also measured to cover all the surface area of the B-K prosthetic socket by using piezoelectric sensor in order to estimate the resulting stress according to loading conditions. A male with age, length, mass, and stump length of 42 years, 164 cm, 67 Kg and 13 cm respectively with a right transtibial amputation is chosen to achieve the above mentioned test procedures. The last part suggests a theoretical and analytical models for each group of specimen to find out the absorbed energy behavior and subjected maximum stress for each laminated B-K prosthetic socket materials .
Calculation of cylindrical mesh coatings based on equations of motion
Authors: Siyanov A. I. , Yaroshevich D. K. 
Published: June 2023

Purpose: Determination of oscillation process mechanisms affecting the coating operation and rational visualization of the results obtained.Methodology: The analysis of dynamic effects on cylindrical mesh coatings. The considered rational grid shape has a diagonal element in the middle. Numerical calculations are conducted using software.Research findings: Structures under static loads are studied. Mathematical dependencies are identified and the model of the dynamic load is proposed. Direct integration of equations of motion is carried out. Acceptable ratios are obtained for geometric parameters.Practical implication: Extreme values of force factors and parameters are recorded for the structure deformation at given time interval.Originality/value: Oscillatory processes of operating devices and mechanical failure of the attached equipment considered in using cylindrical mesh coatings in specific conditions.
Intra-Familial Spread of HBV among HbsAg Positive Parents and their Children in a Defined Rural Community of District Peshawar, Pakistan
Authors: Khan Aftab , Ahmad Israr , . Obaidullah , Ahmad Zahoor , . Ambreen 
Published: June 2023

Background: HBV horizontal and vertical transmission rate vary among population in different social communities. To know the leading cause of HBV transmission among a community would ease the planning and strategies to minimize the spread. The objectives were to determine the frequency of different mode of intra-familial spread of Hepatitis B among the infected index identified families of rural community of Peshawar.
Methods: This was 18 months descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among married couples of a defined rural community of district Peshawar. After taking informed consent from 797 couples of rural community, 3 to 5 ml blood sample was collected from each respondents for HbsAg screening along with the required data collected using predesigned questionnaire using convenient sampling techniques. HbsAg positive cases were considered as HBV index. Index case of both Hbs Ag positive parents were decided based on past history, previous exposure, past diagnosis and treatment record. The spouses and children of index cases were screened for serological determinants like HbsAg, HbeAg and ALT. Data was gathered and analyzed using SPSS version 16.0.
Results: A total of 797 couples (1593 parents) were selected with proportion of household from ten different blocks of village Budhni. The prevalence of HBV infection among parents was found 1.5%. Nineteen HBV index families were detected among 797 parents screened for HbsAg. Spouse transmission rate of HBV were found 26.3% on average Transmission of HBV infection rate from index mother to children was 11.8%. About 10.5% index females were HbeAg positive.
Conclusion: HBV transmission was high among the spouses followed by vertical transmission in a rural community of district Peshawar.
PENDIDIKAN KELUARGA DALAM PRESPEKTIF AL- QUR’AN
Authors: Purnika Sari Nia Nia Juwita , Zahrani Hani 
Published: June 2023

Pendidikan Keluarga dapat diartikan sebagai usaha dan upaya orang tua dalam memberikan bimbingan, pengarahan, pembinaan dan pembentukan kepribadian anak serta memberikan bekal pengetahuan terhadap anak. Dasar pendidikan keluarga yakni lingkungan keluarga merupakan lingkungan pertama danKeluarga merupakan pendidikan pertama yang siap menghadapi tahapan perkembangan hingga mencapai usia dewasa.Pendidikan keluarga merupakan tanggung jawab bagi semua orang untuk menjaga dirinya dan keluarganya dari api neraka, dan dituntut untuk mengerjakan apa yang diperintahkan dan menjauhi apa yang di larang, bukan hanya pada dirinya saja melainkan juga harus memberikan pengajaran kepada keluarga. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan pendiikan keluarga dalam prespektif Al-Qur’an. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah kajian teoritis atau kajian pustaka dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan telaah dokumentasi dan teknik analisis data dengan analisis isi dengan memanfaatkan literatur kepustakaan. Hasil dari penelitian ini kita sebagai orang tua perlu menanamkan nilai-nilai pendidikan agama terhadap anak. Pendidikan keluarga dalam perspektif al-Qur’an yang harus mengajari yakni pendidikan keimanan, ibadah dan akhlak. Dari ayat-ayat al-Qur’an dijelaskan metode dalam pendidikan keluarga dengan metode keteladanan, nasehat, pembiasaan, ganjaran dan punishment.
KONTRIBUSI EKSISTENSIALISME DALAM PERSPEKTIF PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM
Authors: Aswati Aswati , Khotimah Husnul , Rahman Habibur , Maghfirah Ririn , Lismawati Duwi 
Published: June 2023

Pendidikan dan filsafat mempunyai hubungan yang tidak dapat terelakkan. Hal tersebut disebabkan adanya tumpuan dalam suatu sistem pendidikan dalam filsafat pendidikan, inilah sebagai dasar dalam filsafat pendidikan, dan menjadi sebuah pedoman dalam usaha perbaruan menuju perbaikan, peningkatan kemajuan sebagai pondasi kuat berdirinya sebuah sistem pendidikan. Tidak sedikit tokoh cendekiawan pendidikan yang memiliki kedudukan sekolah sebagai lembaga pendidikan yang berfungsi untuk menyambut datangnya generasi intelektual dimasa depan. Kritik pedas tokoh tersebut menyatakan bahwa lembaga pendidikan (kebijakan, guru) telah memposisikan dirinya alat pengontrol kreasi dan mengekang kebebasan individual, padahal setiap individu memiliki keistimewaan dan pemikiran sendiri dalam melakukan tindakan (action). Penelitian ini mengambil pendekatan kualitatif untuk penyelidikannya. Pengumpulan data menggunakan metode penelitian kepustakaan dengan menelaah berbagai literatur. Eksistensialisme memiliki satu sisi yang sejalan dengan pendidikan Islam yaitu bertujuan membentuk manusia seutuhnya, akal dan hatinya, rohani dan jasmaninya; akhlak dan keterampilannya. Akan tetapi pada aspek tujuan, pendidikan Islam juga menekankan kepada keseimbangan jasmani dan ruhani menuju kesempurnaan dan kelengkapan arti kemanusiaan yang sesungguhnya.