bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Detection of Babesia spp., Theileria spp., and Anaplasma ovis in Ornithodoros lahorensis from southern Xinjiang, China
Authors: Li Siang , Zhang Liu , Zhou Peng , Li Zheng , Song Haonan , Song Yaping , Li Chuan , Xiangzheng Wanqi , Wu Junyuan 
Published: March 2023

Abstract

Introduction
Ticks are blood-sucking arthropods that have negative economic impacts and can spread a variety of diseases through their bites. There are few reports on soft ticks (Acari: Argasidae) and tick-borne pathogens in southern Xinjiang, China. This investigation supplements the available information for this region and is concerned with an argasid tick, apicomplexan parasites of the Babesia and Theileria genera and a bacterium of the Anaplasma genus.

Material and Methods
In this study, 330 soft ticks were collected from nine sampling sites in southern Xinjiang between 2020 and 2021. The ticks were identified according to their morphological characteristics and confirmed as Ornithodoros lahorensis using mitochondrial 16S rDNA sequences. Babesia and Theileria were identified at the species level based on two fragments of the 18S rRNA gene, and one set of primers targeting the 16S rRNA gene was used to identify the Anaplasma genus.

Results
Among the 330 samples, one Babesia species (Babesia sp.), two Theileria species (T. ovis and T. annulata), and one Anaplasma (A. ovis) species were detected.

Conclusion
This study provides fundamental evidence for the occurrence of Babesia, Theileria and Anaplasma spp. in soft ticks. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of the detection of Babesia sp. and T. annulata in O. lahorensis. Therefore, the potential threat of soft ticks to livestock and humans should not be ignored.
Analysis of the effect of polymorphisms within the CATHL7 gene on dairy performance parameters
Authors: Hiller Sonia , Kowalewska Inga , Czerniawska-Piątkowska Ewa , Banaszewska Dorota 
Published: March 2023

Abstract

Introduction
Antimicrobial peptides, including cathelicidins, play a significant role in farm animals, influencing animal welfare, immunity, and thus the quality of animal products.

Material and Methods
The study used amplification-created restriction site and PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism to analyse single nucleotide polymorphisms of the CATHL7 gene encoding the BMAP-34 protein in cattle, at positions 2,383 G > C and 2,468 G > C. The material was collected from 279 Polish Black-and-White Holstein-Friesian dairy cows.

Results
There were statistically significant differences between milk performance parameters in cows with the CATHL7/HhaI and CATHL7/HinfI genotypes. In the case of the CATHL7/HhaI polymorphism, the highest milk yield and protein and lactose content and the lowest somatic cell count in milk were observed for the CC genotype, while the fat content was the highest in milk from cows with the GG genotype. In the case of the CATHL7/HinfI polymorphism, the highest protein and lactose content in milk was observed for the CC genotype.

Conclusion
The results were statistically significant, which suggests that the search for relationships can be continued, and that the results can be used to improve selection programmes supporting dairy farming.
PERAN PRODUK MANAGER DALAM PENGEMBANGAN APLIKASI SI CANTIK
Authors: Serikandi Novinda Serikandi , Muqaffa Ainaya Nazilatul Fathinia , Ghivary Revindra Al 
Published: March 2023

Si Cantik merupakan singkatan dari Aplikasi Layanan Perizinan Terpadu untuk Publik berupa sitem cloud yang dapat digunakan oleh instansi pemerintahan secara gratis. Sicantik sendiri merupakan aplikasi berbasis web yang terintegrasi dengan online single submission (OSS) untuk perizinan dan non perizinan yang dilakukan oleh Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu (PTSP) pemerintah baik di pusat maupun daerah. Aplikasi ini dikembangkan guna memfasilitasi layanan perizinan yang transparan, efektif dan efisien. Produk manager atau manajemen produk adalah suatu fungsi strategis dalam organisasi perusahaan yang berurusan langsung dengan hal-hal terkait pengembangan produk, pembenahan bisnis, peluncuran produk, hingga menentukan strategi pemasaran suatu produk di perusahaan. Produk mananger berkaitan dengan pengembangan produk. Maka dari itu produk manager diperlukan untuk pengembangkan aplikasi Si Cantik. Jenis dari penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif, serta Teknik pengumpulan data dengan studi kepustakaan atau literatur. Si Cantik dirancang untuk menangani proses perizinan dan non perizinan, mulai dari tahap permohonan sampai dengan penertbitan dokumen, dan pembuatan laporan eksekutif yang terintegrasi. Peran produk manager akan membantu dalam pengembangkan aplikasi Si Cantik. Produk manager akan menggunakan 12 tools dalam mempermudah tugasnya. 12 tools ini akan digunakan untuk pengembangan aplikasi Si Cantik dan juga menambahkan fitur yang nantinya akan memberi kemudahan dan kenyamanan pelayanan bagi masyarakat. Kata kunci: pengembangan; produk manager; si cantik
التحكيم كآلية بديلة في حل المنازعات التجارية والاستثمارية في إقليم كوردستان العراق (بحث مقارن)
Authors: Hasan Rasol Luqman , Salim Murad Mukhlis 
Published: March 2023

تتنوع الوسائل التي يمكن أن تلجأ إليها الأطراف في عقود الاستثمار لتسوية المنازعات الناشئة عنها، إلا أن التحكيم يعد في الوقت الحاضر طريقة مقبولة لتسوية تلك المنازعاات، حيث أنها وسيلة فعالة لحسم المنازعات بين المستثمرين، فالقضاء صاحب الاختصاص الأصيل في تسوية المنازعات لا يوفر في نظر المستثمرين وخصوصاً الأجانب، الضمانة الفعالة لفض المنازعات بشكل حيادي تجاه حكومة الدولة المضيفة، فضلاَ عن سرعة حسم المنازعات والسرية اللازمة للأطراف المتنازعين التي يمتاز بها التحكيم والتي تتناسب مع طبيعة الاستثمار والتجارة مقارنة بالقضاء الطبيعي.
وعلى الرغم من أهمية موضوع التحكيم في عقود الاستثمار وازدياد اللجوء إليه كنظام لحسم منازعات الاستثمار وبالرغم من اهتمام المشرع العراق وإقليم كوردستان، إلا أن هذا الاهتمام ليس بالقدر الكافي مقارنة بأهمية موضوع التحكيم في عقود الاستثمار، ولا توجد لحد الآن تشريعات خاصة بالتحكيم في النظام القانوني العراقي وإقليم كوردستان - العراق.
ومن خلال دراسة التشريعات العراقية، يتبين لنا بأن قانون المرافعات المدنية العراقي نظم موضوع التحكيم الوطني دون الإشارة إلى التحكيم الدولي. ولكن قانون الاستثمار العراقي يسمح لطرفي العقد اختيار التحكيم التجاري الدولي كوسيلة لحسم المنازعات التي تنشأ بينهما. كما نظم قانون الاستثمار في إقليم كوردستان موضوع التحكيم الدولي بشكل آخر، وقد أجاز التحكيم المبينة أحكامه وفقاً لأحكام تسوية المنازعات الواردة في الاتفاقات الدولية أو الثنائية، وفي قانون النفط والغاز رقم (22) لسنة 2007 اتجه المشرع الكوردستاني إلى التحكيم باتفاق الطرفين حول تسوية النزاعات بين حكومة إقليم كوردستان والطرف المستثمر فيما يتعلق بتفسير أو تطبيق شروط الإجازة إذا لم يحسم النزاع عن طريق المفاوضات.
ومن خلال دراسة موقف المشرع سواءً في العراق أو في اقليم كوردستان، نجد أن المشرع قد أخرج النظام القانوني للتحكيم الاستثماري من القواعد القانونية العامة إلى القواعد القانونية الخاصة بقانون الاستثمار وقانون النفط والغاز، وهكذا يحيل المشرع موضوع تسوية المنازعات بين المستثمرين إلى التحكيم التجاري الى جانب القضاء. ولكن لم نجد تشريعات خاصة بالتحكيم سواءً التحكيم الداخلي أم الدولي في العراق وإقليم كوردستان.
Influence of Data Pollution on the Execution of Decisions in the Banking Sector of Pakistan
Authors: Shah Syed Ghulam Mustafa , Haider Syed Faizan , Ijaz Ali 
Published: March 2023

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to analyze the existence of information pollution in the banking sector of Pakistan. Worldwide unlimited and without restrictions information production and dissemination have resulted in an information-dense society and information-polluted environment.
Methodology: An empirical study of 155 employees in the banking sector was undertaken. The influence of information quality and information quantity has caused information pollution. Eight factors of information quality were taken as independent variables. Decision-making is the key function of leaders and managers in the organization. Therefore, Decision making was taken as a dependent variable to gauge the influence of information pollution in organizations.
Findings: The reliability and validity of data have been checked and results show that information influences a positive 37% influence on decision-making. According to the result, information pollution exists in the banking sector of Pakistan.
Implications: It is further suggested to investigate the impact of information pollution on the work performance and productivity of organizations.
Symbioses between Green Marketing Sustainability and Competition Law in Malaysia
Authors: Ramaiah Angayar Kanni , Hussein Safinaz Mohd 
Published: March 2023

Purpose: The urgency to control and reduce environmental disasters to the air and water as well as plastic pollution, acute deforestation, industrial waste, chemical spills, climate change and global warming calamity has triggered the universal Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) policy. Thus, diverting the attention of every level of human activity towards attaining a ‘sustainable’ environment. This universal war against such environmental disasters has developed a reason to incorporate SDG policy goals into the Competition Law and Policy (CLP) globally. This exploratory study aimed to determine the symbiosis between the competition law and United Nations (UN), SDG policy application under Competition Act 2010 for promoting and enhancing Green Marketing (GM) in Malaysia.
Methodology: The study examines viable options for competition regulators to address sustainability policy for green marketing (GM) benefits under the scope of CLP. The study applies qualitative analysis by way of comparative study to the European Union (EU) approach to determine GM marketing legitimacy for acclaiming SDG policy as a criterion within the exemption proviso in the Competition Act 2010, Malaysia.
Findings: Competition Law can support GM sustainability initiatives to improve the environment since GM is not just about producing and marketing environmentally sustainable products but from a broader perspective contributes to innovation and consumer welfare. Hence, GM's social market and societal benefits towards sustainability objectives are arguably considered to outweigh its countervailing anticompetitive effects for sustainable exemption policy under the CLP. However, GM can only substantially contribute to addressing global warming and the environment under the SDG if applied legitimately. In addition, the GM must be also endorsed to incorporate broader environmental-related benefit policy within its competition law prohibition and exemption framework to resonate with the UN’s SDG.
Implications/Originality/Value: The endorsement of GM sustainable benefits by way of exemption, exception or being pro-competitive allows a fair competitive advantage for GM industry growth. The research examines and proposes the exemption options for GM-related mergers, a collaboration by way of agreement and government exception policies under CA2010.
Planejamento para o desenvolvimento na América Latina:
Authors: Bortot Camila Maria , Scaff Elisângela Alves da Silva 
Published: March 2023

O texto analisa o processo histórico do planejamento após a Segunda Guerra Mundial na América Latina, com foco nas políticas sociais desenvolvimentistas, no recorte entre 1945-1970. Examina como se organizou uma agenda de ações comuns entre os Estados e Organismos Multilaterais. Tem como projeto principal analisado a Aliança para o Progresso e suas intencionalidades e desdobramentos na região. Apresenta uma síntese dos aspectos fundamentais das raízes do planejamento na América Latina no recorte histórico delimitado; na segunda trata especificamente do protagonismo da Cepal na materialização de um projeto comum de planejamento que tem como base o desenvolvimento social e econômico para o progresso. Conclui que aceitação generalizada no nível oficial de panejamento como um instrumento para 'promover o desenvolvimento' está intimamente ligada às resoluções da Conferência de Punta Del Leste (1961) e das intencionalidades capitalistas sob influência norte-americana e instrumentalizadas pelas agências da ONU, com destaque a Cepal e seus planejadores. Além disso, a estratégia da política de desenvolvimento social do período possuía duas vertentes que, num primeiro momento, pareciam opostas, mas que eram, verdadeiramente, complementares: a disseminação da lógica desenvolvida da conciliação de conceitos e práticas, da ênfase no desenvolvimento econômico pela área social e a educacional descentralizada.
Palavras-chave: Planejamento na América Latina; Planejamento Educacional; Desenvolvimento social e econômico para o progresso; Organismos Internacionais.
Survey of Invasive Mosquito Surveillance and Control Capacity in Southeastern USA Reveals Training and Resource Needs
Authors: Nguyen Valerie , Weaver-Romero Ana L. , Wang Xiaodi , Tavares Yasmin , BAUER AMELY , McDowell Richard Christos , Dorsainvil Chelsea , Eason Maya D. , Malcolm Ashley N. , Raz Camellia D. , Byrd Brian D. , Riegel Claudia , Clark Marah , Ber Jessica , Harrison Ryan L. , Evans Christopher L. , Zohdy Sarah , Allen Benjamin , Campbell Lindsay P. , Killingsworth Daniel , Grey Elmer W. , Riles Michael T. , Lee Yoosook , Giordano Bryan V. 
Published: March 2023

ABSTRACT
Several invasive mosquito species that are nuisances or of medical and veterinary importance have been introduced into the Southeastern region of the USA, posing a threat to other species and the local ecosystems and/or increasing the risk of pathogen transmission to people, livestock, and domestic pets. Prompt and effective monitoring and control of invasive species is essential to prevent them from spreading and causing harmful effects. However, the capacity for invasive mosquito species surveillance is highly variable among mosquito control programs in the Southeast, depending on a combination of factors such as regional geography and climate, access to resources, and the ability to interact with other programs. To facilitate the development of invasive mosquito surveillance in the region, we, the Mosquito BEACONS (Biodiversity Enhancement and Control of Non-native Species) working group, conducted a survey on the capacities of various public health agencies and pest control agencies engaged in mosquito surveillance and control in seven Southeastern states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina). Ninety control programs completed the survey, representing an overall response rate of 25.8%. We report key findings from our survey, emphasizing the training and resource needs, and discuss their implications for future invasive mosquito surveillance and control capacity building. By increasing communication and collaboration opportunities (e.g., real-time sharing of collection records, coordinated multistate programs), the establishment of Mosquito BEACONS and the implementation of this survey can accelerate knowledge transfer and improve decision support capacity in response to or in preparation for invasive mosquito surveillance and can establish infrastructure that can be used to inform programs around the world.
Memahami Psikologi Perkembangan Remaja sebagai Upaya Merencanakan Pelayanan Pastoral yang Peka Kesehatan Mental Remaja
Authors: Ruimassa Aleta Apriliana 
Published: March 2023

Abstract. Teenage years are a phase in which humans experience significant changes in their physical, psychosocial, and spiritual aspects. If these changes are not addressed wisely and if teenagers also experience external pressures, it will certainly have an impact on mental health. Teenagers are vulnerable to mental health disorders, such as stress and depression, and even attempt to harm themselves to suicide. The Church's concern is to conduct a pastoral service that is contextual and relevant to the struggles of teenagers as members of the congregation to help teenagers' mental health by focusing on their psychological development. A literature study approach was used to analyze data on the urgency of teenage mental health as well as teenage mental health from the perspective of teenage developmental psychology. The study found that a youth-friendly pastoral service is a pastoral action that is sensitive to teenagers’ mental health.Abstrak. Masa remaja adalah sebuah fase kehidupan di mana manusia mengalami perubahan-perubahan yang signifikan dalam dirinya terkait fisik, psiko-sosial, dan spiritual. Jika perubahan-perubahan tersebut tidak disikapi dengan bijak, dan jika remaja juga mengalami tekanan-tekanan di luar dari dirinya, maka tentu akan berdampak pada kesehatan mental. Remaja akan rentan terhadap gangguan kesehatan mental seperti stres, depresi, bahkan upaya menyakiti dirinya sendiri hingga tindakan bunuh diri. Keprihatinan Gereja ialah melakukan suatu pelayanan pastoral yang kontekstual dan relevan bagi pergumulan remaja sebagai anggota jemaat dalam menolong kesehatan mental remaja dengan memperhatikan perkembangan psikologi dari remaja. Pendekatan studi pustaka digunakan untuk menganalisis data mengenai urgensi dari kesehatan mental remaja, dan juga kesehatan mental remaja dari perspektif psikologi perkembangan remaja. Kajian tersebut menemukan sebuah pelayanan pastoral yang bersahabat kepada remaja menjadi aksi pastoral yang peka akan kesehatan mental remaja.
Effect of zinc concentration on the growth performance of White leg shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei Boone
Authors: Sharma Khushbu , Gulati Rachna , Bamel Karuna , Sushma  
Published: March 2023

Awareness about healthy organic food is increasing, leading to research on contaminants/pollutants and their effect on aquatic fauna and mankind. The effect of zinc sulphate on the growth performance of White leg shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei (Boone) was evaluated under six doses viz; 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 mg/l in in vitro study conducted from June to October 2021. The results revealed that higher doses of zinc sulphate showed toxicity against L. vannamei. The weight (3.12gm), length (8.95cm), weight gain per shrimp (4.11g), average daily weight gain (0.032), and specific growth rate (1.1g) were significantly (5%) lower at the higher dose (8mg/l) of zinc sulphate than control 11.73g, 16.22cm, 19.75g, 0.156g, and 2.20g respectively. With an increase in zinc sulphate dose from 0 mg/l in control to 8 mg/l, survival of shrimp decreased from 100 % to 7%. The Lethal concentration (LC50) for zinc sulphate treatments was recorded at 0.71 ppm for shrimp. The water quality parameter pH (7.17-8.09), dissolved oxygen (6.13-7.58mg/l), hardness (4000-4772mg/l), and total alkalinity (162-231mg/l) were in an optimum range. The variation in Nitrite- Nitrogen, Nitrate- Nitrogen and Ammonical-Nitrogen (0-0.018, 0-0.4, 0-0.018mg/l) were within a permissible range. Thus, the present study revealed that zinc had a negative potential effect on L. vannamei at higher concentrations and may lead to serious economic loss to farmers if ignored.
Knowledge and Practice of Family Planning in the Danuwar Community at Panchkhal, Kavre
Authors: Kafle Bishnumani 
Published: March 2023

Family planning (FP) is one of the effective means to control rapid growth of population and to make desirable family size. It helps to maintain good health of mother, child as well as family. But in Nepalese community, the practice of family planning is not easily accepted by all the peoples due to various reasons such as social, cultural, religious, superstition, lack of proper Knowledge of FP, fear of losing health etc. The objective of this study was to identify the knowledge and practices of family planning methods in the Danuwar community at Panchkhal, ward no. 8, Pipaltar, Kavre. A descriptive study design was used for the study. Fifty percent households (99 households) were taken from total one hundred and ninety eight households through simple random Sampling method. The respondents were married Danuwar women aged from 15-49 years. Only one respondent was taken from each sample household. Interview schedules were used to collect the data.
The finding of the study revealed that almost (97.98%) women heard about family planning. However 68.31 percent (male or female) had used FP devices or methods among 99 respondents. They had just used family planning devices or methods suggested by neighbors, friends or imitation of peer group. Most of all the respondent women had side effects of irregular menstruation who had used contraceptive temporary devices. Couples of the Danuwar preferred two numbers of children but the number of children they have borne about more than four because of Socio- belief. Almost all the preferred child was male because they thought that the male children will take-care their parents during their old age. There was not found child birth spacing in the study area. They have borne child almost every year.
Practice and Development of Agricultural Seed Management Technology in the Hilly Areas of Eastern Nepal
Authors: Wagle Shyam Prasad 
Published: March 2023

The use of new technologies in agricultural sector is the contemporary global concern issue. This study attempts to explore about the practice and development of seed management technology in the eastern hilly areas of Nepal including the analysis of major reasons and accociated problems. Moreover, it also seeks the perception of farmers towards this technology. In addition, the study applied household questionnaire survey, key informant survey and focus group discussion with local farmers in to collect relevant information. The household survey conducted in 20 percent (190hss) in total (601hhs) of the study area ranging from 250 to 1500 masl along the Koshi-highway.The relevant published and unpublished documents: previous research journals, books, dissertations and official records were also reviewed as secondary sources of information for this paper.
This paper has showed that the technology is well known for the protection and promotion of both crops and vegetables farming in the study area. More than 78 percent (150hhs) farmers are using this as a useful and profitable technique. Despite various problems, the practice of this technology is gradually increasing in this area and the maximum practice is concentrated with vegetable farming. Although it was introduced through the inspiration of local research centers at first time, the role of neighbours, friends and television programs seems to be significant respectively in its development and expansion in the study area. This technology is the choice of the farmers and the majority of the farmers are in fovor of the development and expansion of the technology.