bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Ecological and human health risk assessments of cyanotoxins and heavy metals in a drinking water supply reservoir
Authors: Pham Luu Thanh , Tran Yen Thi Hoang , Tran Thai Thanh , Bui Ha Manh , Le Luom Thi , Dao Son Thanh , Nguyen Duc Tan 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

Human beings are frequently exposed to a mixture of chemical pollutants through the ingestion of contaminated drinking water. The present study aimed to assess the ecological and human health risks associated with the contamination of cyanotoxins and heavy metals in a drinking water supply reservoir, the Tri An Reservoir (TAR), in Vietnam. Results demonstrated that the concentrations of individual heavy metals varied in the following order: iron (Fe) &gt; lead (Pb) &gt; arsenic (As) &gt; zinc (Zn). Although the ecological potential risk of heavy metals was low during the study period, the concentration of Fe sometimes exceeded the Vietnamese standard for drinking water. Toxic cyanobacteria and microcystins (MCs) frequently occurred in the TAR with the highest density of 198.7 × 103 cells/mL and 7.8 μg/L, respectively, indicating a high risk of health impacts to humans. The results of the study indicate that exposure to heavy metals does not pose any non-carcinogenic health risks for both adults and children. However, the contamination of MCs in the surface water posed a serious disease enhancement to both adults and children through direct ingestion and dermal absorption.
Advanced machine learning-based kharif maize evapotranspiration estimation in semi-arid climate
Authors: Jatav Malkhan Singh , Sarangi A. , Singh D. K. , Sahoo R. N. , Varghese Cini 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Accurate Crop Evapotranspiration (ETc) estimation is crucial for understanding hydrological and agrometeorological processes, yet it's challenged by multiple parameters, data variations, and lack of continuity. These limitations restrict numerical methods application. To address this, the study aims to develop and assess ML models for daily maize ETc in semi-arid areas, utilizing varied weather inputs. Five ML models viz., Category Boosting (CB), Linear Regression (LR), Support Vector Machine (SVM), Artificial Neural Network (ANN), and Stochastic Gradient Descent (SGD) were developed and validated for the ICAR-IARI, New Delhi, Research Station. Penman-Monteith (PM) model estimated ETc values are used as the standard for comparing the performance of the ML model values. Results revealed that the SVM model achieved the highest coefficient of determination (R2) among all models, with a value of 0.987. Furthermore, the SVM model exhibited the lowest model errors (MAE = 0.121 mm day−1, RMSE = 0.172 mm day−1, and MAPE = 4.37%) compared to other models. The ANN model also demonstrated promising results, comparable to the SVM model. Notably, the wind speed parameter was found most influential input parameter. In conclusion, SVM or ANN could be considered reliable alternative methods for the accurate estimation of kharif maize crop ETc in the semi-arid climate.
Proactive Patient Rounding Impacts on Patient Satisfaction in UAE
Authors: AlShehhi Ruqaya Ahmed , Ahmed Fatma Refaat , Yateem Nabeel AL , Selgado Arnel 
Published: August 2023

Background:
The patient experience is an essential dimension of patient satisfaction. An interesting initiative that has been reported internationally is the Proactive Patient Rounding intervention (PPR), a process of proactive, purposeful, directed communication and evaluation of patient needs. It entails visiting and monitoring patients at an interval of one to two hours. PPR implementation has not been evaluated in the UAE, or in the GCC counties.

Objective:
This study aimed to assess the effect of PPR implementation on patient satisfaction levels.

Methods:
Post-test quasi-experimental non-equivalent design was used to conduct this study, with a convenience sample of 60 participants from surgical units (comprising 30 control and 30 experimental subjects). The participants were requested to fill out the survey on the 3rd day of admission

Results:
The study revealed positive increases in patient satisfaction scores. as the experimental group scores were slightly higher than the control group for most of the satisfaction statements and for the overall satisfaction score (experimental m = 4.6, control m = 4.41). However, the independent t-test indicated that this difference was not statistically significant (sig. 0.161).
This study is useful in directing attention to the influence of PPR on several aspects like patient satisfaction, reduce pressure ulcers, and decrease call light.

Conclusion:
PPR interventions are a practical approach for addressing the needs of hospitalized patients, and nurse managers should monitor its implementation to get purposeful patients feedback.
The Impact of Brief Text Messages on Critical Care Nurses’ Ability to Interpret Arrhythmia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: AbuRuz Mohannad Eid , Ahmed Fatma Refaat 
Published: August 2023

Background:
A lack of electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation competency could threaten patient safety, and there is an urgent need to improve nurses’ abilities to identify life-threatening arrhythmias.

Aim:
To check the hypothesis that Coronary Care Units (CCUs) nurses who received Short Message Service (SMS) data concerning irregular cardiac rhythms can better interpret cardiac arrhythmias than the control group.

Methods:
WhatsApp messages were sent to the intervention group two times a week for 10 weeks. At the baseline line, the test was given to both groups, while reassessment was done on the same day as the last WhatsApp SMS.

Results:
The intervention score increased after receiving SMS messages compared to the control group (M[SD]; 16.60 ± 2.23 vs. 11.40 ± 3.10, t=10.40, p <0.001).

Implications for Nursing:
Text messaging is a cost-effective, time-saving, and practical tool of mobile learning and enhance nurses’ ECG interpretation skills.

Conclusion:
The study demonstrated that sending SMS messages using WhatsApp is practical and useful for improving nurses’ cardiac arrhythmia interpretation skills.

Clinical Trial Study Registration Number:
NCT 05419554
Strategi Pembelajaran Daring Di Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan Pemesinan
Authors: Ramdani Sulaeman Deni , Pangestu Ridho Aji 
Published: August 2023

Strategi pembelajaran merupakan suatu seni untuk melaksanakan sesuatu secara baik dan terampil yang dirancang untuk mecapai tujuan pendidikan tertentu. Penelitan ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran strategi pembelajaran online yang diminati peserta didik maupun tenaga pendidik pada program keahlian pemesinan di sekolah menegah kejuruan (SMK). Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif. Populasi penelitian ini terdapat 3 sekolah yaitu SMKN 1 Cikande Kota serang, SMKN Pertanian Kota Serang, dan SMKN 2 Kota Serang. Sampel penelitian yaitu peserta didik dan tenaga pendidik SMK Program Keahlian Pemesinan. Instrumen pengumpulan data menggunakan kuisioner tentang pembelajaran daring serta analisis data yang digunakan yaitu analisis deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menggambarkan penggunaan strategi pembelajaran daring yang diminati peserta didik dan tenaga pendidik yakni Project based learning sebesar 30%, daring metode 20%, blended learning 30%, dan luring metode 20%. Adapun kendala yang dihadapi siswa dan guru dalam pembelajaran online sangat beragam dapat diketahui dari hasil penelitian yang menyatakan susahnya akses ketika pembelajaran berlangsung 20%, sulit fokus saat pembelajaran daring berlangsung 20%, minimnya kuota untuk menunjang pembelajaran online 15%, banyaknya tugas yang diberikan guru saat pembelajaran 30%, serta rumitnya penggunaan aplikasi/platform pembelajaran online 15%.
Cruzamentos vocabulares com o topônimo ‘Roraima’ (The toponym ‘Roraima’ used in blend words)
Authors: Procópio Eliabe , Silva Patrícia Lima da 
Published: August 2023

O presente trabalho se situa nos estudos da morfologia lexical, mais especificamente no campo da composição vocabular, e tem por objetivo analisar os cruzamentos vocabulares (CVs) com a palavra ‘Roraima’, com atenção aos aspectos morfofonológicos, gráficos e discursivos. A metodologia consiste na identificação e na coleta do corpus (57 palavras), atividades realizadas principalmente de forma virtual e complementada pela observação ao transitar por Boa Vista-RR. A conclusão é que ‘Roraima’ é uma base lexical produtiva para a formação de novos topônimos comerciais e institucionais em Boa Vista-RR, para os quais ‘Rorai-’, ‘-raima’ ou ‘-aima’ são combinados com outras palavras. O CV implica também outros processos morfológicos e fonológicos, como a sigla, a monotongação e o uso de formas presas e sufixoides. O resultado desses cruzamentos funciona como uma marca identitária e sociolinguística do falar roraimense na esfera comercial.
Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Risk of Microvascular Complications in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes: A UK Biobank Study
Authors: Kristensen Frederik Pagh Bredahl , Sanchez-Lastra Miguel Adriano , Dalene Knut Eirik , del Pozo Cruz Borja , Ried-Larsen Mathias , Thomsen Reimar Wernich , Ding Ding , Ekelund Ulf , Tarp Jakob 
Published: August 2023

OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was to determine dose-response associations, including the minimal effective level, between leisure-time physical activity and risk of incident neuropathy, nephropathy, and retinopathy.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
This cohort study included 18,092 individuals with type 2 diabetes from the UK Biobank. Self-reported leisure-time physical activity was converted into MET-hours per week. Participants were categorized into no physical activity (0 MET-h/week), below recommendations (0–7.49 MET-h/week), at recommendations (7.5–14.9 MET-h/week), and above recommendations (≥15 MET-h/week). Microvascular complications were identified from hospital inpatient records using diagnosis codes. We used Cox proportional hazards regression analysis to calculate adjusted hazard ratios (aHRs) and restricted cubic splines to identify the minimal effective level of physical activity.

RESULTS
During a median follow-up of 12.1 years, 672 individuals (3.7%) were diagnosed with neuropathy, 1,839 (10.2%) with nephropathy, and 2,099 (11.7%) with retinopathy. Any level of physical activity was associated with a lower risk of neuropathy and nephropathy but not retinopathy. Compared with those reporting no physical activity, the aHR of neuropathy was 0.71 (95% CI 0.53, 0.90) below recommendations, 0.73 (0.56, 0.96) at recommendations, and 0.67 (0.52, 0.87) above recommendations. Corresponding aHRs for nephropathy were 0.79 (0.68, 0.92), 0.80 (0.67, 0.95), and 0.80 (0.68, 0.95). The association with retinopathy was weaker, with aHRs of 0.91 (0.78, 1.06), 0.91 (0.77, 1.08), and 0.98 (0.84, 1.15), respectively.

CONCLUSIONS
Any level of leisure-time physical activity was associated with a lower risk of neuropathy and nephropathy but not retinopathy in individuals with type 2 diabetes. For both neuropathy and nephropathy, the minimal effective physical activity level may correspond to &lt;1.5 h of walking per week.
Productivity and Economics of Intercropping of Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana) and Amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) in Rainfed Hills of Uttarakhand
Authors: Kumar Ajay , Paliwal Arunima , Singh S. B. , T. S. Sukanya , Kishore Amit 
Published: August 2023

A field experiment on finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.) and amaranth ( Amaranth spp.) intercropping was carried out for two consecutive years during kharif season of 2016 and 2017 at College of Forestry, Ranichauri, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India to identify the most promising intercropping systems for improving productivity of cropping system followed in rainfed hills of Uttarakhand. Seven treatments consist of T1: Sole finger millet, T2: Sole Amaranth, T3: Finger millet+Amaranth (4:1) T4: Finger millet+Amaranth (90:10), T5: Finger millet+Amaranth (85:15), T6: Finger millet+Amaranth (80:20), T7: Farmer’s practice of Finger millet+Amaranth (60:40) was laid out in a randomized block design with three replications. Finger millet + Amaranth (90:10) i.e., T4, produced 58.8% higher finger millet grain equivalent yield (FMEY) over farmer’s practice (T7) of finger millet and amaranth (60:40) and 27.7% higher than the sole amaranth ( T2). The significantly higher finger millet straw equivalent yield was recorded in sole FM (T1) than farmers practice (T7) and was statistically on par with finger millet+amaranth (4:1) (T3) and finger millet+amaranth (90:10) (T4) However, highest land equivalent ratio (1.12), net returns (Rs. 31366 ha-1) and benefit cost: ratios (2.30) were also recorded with (T4) finger millet+ amaranth (90:10 ratio). The lowest benefit cost ratio (1.12) was registered in (T7) farmer’s practice. Therefore line sowing of finger millet+amaranth (90:10 ratios) would be more beneficial than the mixed cropping in rainfed hills of Uttarakhand.
Influence of Rice Herbicides on Weed Growth and Nutrient Removal under Different Tillage in Rice–Yellow Sarson Cropping Sequence
Authors: Jaiswal D. K. , Duary B. , Madhukar Bonthala , Jaiswal Divya 
Published: August 2023

A field experiment was conducted during June–February, 2019–20 and 2020–21 to evaluate the impact of tillage and rice herbicides on weed growth, nutrient removal by weeds and the productivity of residual yellow sarson under rice–yellow sarson cropping. Two tillage system viz. zero tillage (ZT–ZT) and conventional tillage (CT–CT) in main plot and six herbicide combinations [oxadiargyl at 90 g ha-1 followed by (fb) bispyribac-sodium at 25 g ha-1, penoxsulam+cyhalofop-butyl at 180 g ha-1, oxadiargyl at 90 g ha-1 fb penoxsulam+cyhalofop-butyl at 180 g ha-1, fenoxaprop-p-ethyl+ethoxysulfuron at 90+15 g ha-1, oxadiargyl at 90 g ha-1 fb fenoxaprop-p-ethyl+ethoxysulfuron at 90+15 g ha-1 and pendimethalin at 1000 g ha-1 fb bispyribac-sodium at 25 g ha-1] along with unweeded and weed free check were assigned in sub plot in rice. Under ZT–ZT, the nutrient removal by weeds was found to be less, while, yellow sarson removed (uptake) greater amount of nutrients besides producing better growth attributes and yield as compared to those under CT–CT. Zero tillage (ZT–ZT) recorded 37.0 and 37.3% higher seed and stick yield of yellow sarson as compared to CT–CT. The herbicides applied in rice had no carryover effect on the growth and yield of the yellow sarson. However, oxadiargyl fb fenoxaprop-p-ethyl+ethoxysulfuron and oxadiargyl fb penoxsulam+cyhalofop-butyl were found to be better to control weeds in rice (92-95% Weed control efficiency) compared to other herbicide combinations (21–91%). Hence, the ZT–ZT system with oxadiargyl at 90 g ha-1 fb fenoxaprop-p-ethyl+ethoxysulfuron at 90+15 g ha-1 and oxadiargyl at 90 g ha-1 fb penoxsulam+cyhalofop-butyl at 180 g ha-1 appeared to be the best option for managing weeds, reducing nutrient loss and obtaining higher yield of yellow sarson under rice–yellow sarson sequence.
Effect of Sowing Dates on Growth, Yield and Quality Components of Bush Type Vegetable French Bean Varieties
Authors: Datta Suchand , Sarkar Ram Krishna , Rai Ujyol 
Published: August 2023

An experiment was conducted during the rabi season of 2017–18 and 2018–19 at Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India to study the effect of sowing time and variety on the growth, yield and quality of bush type vegetable French bean. The treatments were laid out in factorial randomised block design with three replications by keeping sowing time (S1: 1st November, S2:16th November, S3:1st December, S4: 16th December and S5: 31st December) as a first factor and varieties (V1: Falguni, V2: Arka Komal and V3: Nandini) as a second factor. Results revealed that, among the varieties the highest plant height (36.15 cm) , pod length (13.75 cm), pod width (1.13 cm), individual fresh pod weight (5.20 g), yield plant-1 (106.64 g) and yield ha-1 (16.36 t ha-1) was recorded in Arka Komal. However, the number of primary branches, number of pods plant-1 and protein content were found to be lowest in the same variety. Regarding the different sowing time, pod length (13.95 cm), individual fresh pod weight (5.47 g), number of pods per plant (27.64), yield plant-1 (136.22 g), yield per ha (20.86 t ha-1) and protein content (1.89%) was highest in plants sown on 16th November, per contra the yield curtailed as the sowing time was pushed back from 16th November to 31st December. On the strength of above findings, it can be inferred that Arka Komal scheduled for sowing on 16th November could be an ideal for cultivation in the Terai zone of West Bengal.
Impact of Heat Stress on Physiological Characteristics, Blood Constituents and HSP Genes Expression in Mithun during Summer Season
Authors: Chowlu Homseng , Vidyarthi V. K. , Mukherjee S. 
Published: August 2023

Six healthy Mithun animals being reared in the shade and were not exposed to sunlight in the morning hours were termed as control group (T1). The same animals were exposed to sunlight from 6.00 am to 2.00 pm to induce heat stress and were termed as the heat stressed group (T2). The samples for observations on physiological, blood constituents and gene expression were recorded at 6.00 am (T1) and 2.00 pm (T2). The values for physiological characteristics, viz., rectal temp (100.04±0.26 vs 103.34±0.20), respiration rate per minute (26.67±0.52 vs 33.00±0.74) and pulse rate per minute (42.44±1.02 vs 59.83±0.84) were significantly (P<0.05) higher in the heat stressed group than non stress group. The values for blood constituents viz., glucose (50.82±1.27 vs 60.09±1.46), SGOT (44.91±0.89 vs 51.18±1.08), SGPT (44.17±0.87 vs 49.92±0.87), cortisol (712.48±0.03 vs 712.49±0.02) and THI (77.56±0.39 vs 81.42±3.40) were also significantly (p<0.05) higher in the heat stress group than non stress group. The values for expression of HSP 70 gene (28.24 ±0.15 vs 28.88±0.59) and HSP 90 gene (36.13±1.24 vs 35.87±1.90) were also significantly (p<0.05) higher in the heat stressed group of Mithun than non stress group. The results of the study revealed that summer heat stress had a significant effect in Mithun.
Role of Differential Nutrient Management on Growth and Yield Attributes of Cashew (Anacardium occidetale L.) in Maidan Tracts of Karnataka
Authors: Rajendra B. N. , Ramachandra R. K. , Reddy Ashwathnarayana N. , Honnabyraiah M. K. , Vishnuvardhana  , Jagadeesh S. L. , Reddy Anjaneya  B. , M. Ramesh, , Subramanyam B. 
Published: August 2023

The research on Nutrient Management for yield maximization in Cashew was conducted under Crop management, All India Co-ordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Cashew at Horticulture Research and Extension Centre, Hogalagere, Kolar district, Karnataka state, India during the period of 2020–21. There were six treatments imposed in the experiment, among the treatments, treatment-5 (T5) i.e ., cashew trees imposed with 100% RDF (500:250:250 g)+10 kg FYM along with foliar spray of major nutrients (3% Urea+0.5% MAP+1% K2SO4), secondary and micronutrients (0.5% ZnSo4+0.1% solubor as boron+0.5% MgSo4) was found significantly superior over remaining treatments in terms of growth parameters like Stem girth (17.91 cm), Canopy height (2.66 m), Canopy spread (E-W : 7.08 m except T4 and N-S : 7.12 m), Mean canopy diameter (7.10 m), Canopy surface area (158.55 m2 ) and ground area covered by plant canopy (61.99%). Whereas, T5 was also recorded significantly superior over other treatments and followed similar trend as in growth attributing parameters, such as Nut yield per tree (14.50 kg), Yield per hectare ( 18.87 q), Cumulative nut yield for six years of harvest (56.82 kg) and Cumulative yield per hectare (88.64 q). However the treatment-5 was also numerically elevated higher values in remaining all parameters and the lowest observation values were found in T6 (control). When look at the overall performance, treatment-5 (T5) was found to be best treatment.
Influence of Nitrogen Application Rates on Yield and Yield Attributes of Long Duration Varieties of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)
Authors: Kumar J. Suresh , Riswana R. , Akash A. U. , Sunitha S. 
Published: August 2023

A field experiment was carried out at ICAR- Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (CTCRI), Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India to investigate the effect of different nitrogen application rates on yield and yield attributes of two long-duration cassava varieties during March, 2021 to February, 2022. The experiment was set up in Factorial Randomized Block Design (FRBD) with three replications involving two factors- two cassava varieties (Sree Pavithra and Sree Reksha) and five different nitrogen application rates (0%, 25%, 50%, 100% and 125%) of recommended nitrogen dose of 100 kg ha-1. The study revealed that the application of super optimal dose of nitrogen (125%RD of nitrogen @ 125 kg ha-1) significantly increased the yield (52.61 t ha-1) and yield attributes namely number of tubers (3.55) plant-1, average lenth of tuber (25.48 cm), average diameter of the tuber (12 cm) and average tuber yield plant-1 (4.24 kg) in cassava. Also, super optimal dose of nitrogen positively influenced SPAD 502 chlorophyll meter reading (45.13), leaf chlorophyll a content (1.52, 1.72 mg g-1), chlorophyll b (0.64, 0.72 mg g-1) content and total chlorophyll content (2.20, 2.49 mg g-1), leaf carotene content (0.42, 0.48 mg g-1) in V1 (Sree Pavithra) V2 (Sree Reksha) respectively. Super optimal level of nitrogen positively influenced nitrogen content in leaf,stem and tuber along with phosphorous and potash content in both varieties of cassava.
Understanding the Seroepidemiology of Canine Leptospirosis in Tamil Nadu: Need for Inclusion of Additional Serovars in Dog Vaccines
Authors: Senthilkumar K. , Tirumurugaan K. G. , Ravikumar G. 
Published: August 2023

The study was conducted at Zoonoses Research Laboratory, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India during the period from January 2017 to December 2021. The study aimed to investigate the seroepidemiology of canine leptospirosis in Tamil Nadu; its associated risk factors and characterize leptospirosis in dogs. The seroprevalence was estimated by microscopic agglutination test and leptospira isolates were characterized by biochemical and molecular methods. A seroreactivity of 36% either to single serogroup or multiple serogroups of leptospira was noticed among the dogs. The serogroup Australis (47.5%), Autumnalis (33.5%), Canicola (24.2%), Pomona (13.4%), Tarassovi (11.2%) and Grippotyphosa (9.4%) were predominantly noticed during all the period. A seroreactivity of 38.7% in animals with an age above three years showed age-related susceptibility, but there was no significant difference among sex. A high proportion of seroreactivity was observed in Mongrels 39.3% when compared with other breeds. Two isolated leptospira strains have been identified as Leptospira interrogans serogroup Canicola. The prevalent serogroups recorded in this geographical region emphasize the need for the inclusion of such a serovar in the vaccine to prevent leptospirosis in dogs and zoonosis.
Pengelolaan Keuangan, Sistem Informasi Akuntansi dan Transparansi Kinerja Keuangan Pada BUMDes
Authors: Sagala Mustofa Kamal Ahmad , Siregar Saparuddin 
Published: August 2023

The aim of this research is to find out how financial management and the use of accounting information systems have an impact on the transparency of the Sei Merah BUMDes financial performance to help improve economic welfare in villages. The cross-sectional method was used in this study using simple random sampling of 149 participants registered at BUMDes Sei Merah, and 40 active respondents were selected as research samples. Analysis was performed using multiple linear regression method. The results of the study prove that financial management variables have a significant effect on the transparency of financial performance and accounting information systems have a significant effect on the transparency of financial performance.
Keywords: Financial Performance Transparency; Financial Management; Accounting Information System; BUMDes