bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A Predictive Machine Learning and Deep Learning Approach on Agriculture Datasets for New Moringa Oleifera Varieties Prediction
Authors: Ayoub Muhammad , Hussain Shabir , Khan Akmal , Zahid Muhammad , Wahid Junaid Abdul , Zhifang Liao , Rehman Rukshanda 
Published: July 2022

Moringa oleifera, the best known of the thirteen species of the genus Moringacae, has achieved importance due to its multipurpose usage with high nutritional value. There is very little work has been done in the advancement of moringa varieties in Pakistan. Thus, it needs to develop a new variety of moringa with better nutritional value. The agrarian performs many experiments like interbreeding of Moringa oleifera germplasm with exotic germplasm. Furthermore, they grow it in the nursery and then move it on the field, which almost took six months in a traditional approach. It consumes various resources and time to access the quality of newly developed varieties. This work aims to use machine learning and deep learning approaches to reduce the utilization of various resources and time which is used by the agrarian to develop a new moringa variety. We used machine learning and deep learning approaches to make predictions about new varieties before their proper plantation. In this research work, we took two moringa parents’ varieties with their required features like plant height, protein, potassium. We trained machine learning and deep learning models on the feature values of parents’ varieties. Our proposed machine learning model made the best predictions, using parents’ plant features to determine these parameter values in their offspring varieties, which will help to choose the best interbreed variety of moringa oleifera.
The wide range of factors contributing to wind resource assessment accuracy in complex terrain
Authors: Barber Sarah , Schubiger Alain , Koller Sara , Eggli Dominik , Radi Alexander , Rumpf Andreas , Knaus Hermann 
Published: July 2022

Abstract. Understanding the uncertainties of wind resource assessments (WRAs) is key to reducing project risks, and this is particularly challenging in mountainous terrain. In the academic literature, many complex flow sites have been investigated, but they all focus on comparing wind speeds from selected wind directions and do not focus on the overall annual energy production (AEP). In this work, the importance of converting wind speed errors into AEP errors when evaluating wind energy projects is highlighted by comparing the results of seven different WRA workflows at five complex terrain sites. Although a systematic study involving the investigation of all possible varying parameters is not within the scope of this study, the results allow some of the different factors that could lead to this discrepancy being identified. The wind speed errors are assessed by comparing simulation results to wind speed measurements at validation locations. This is then extended to AEP estimations (without wake effects), showing that wind profile prediction accuracy does not translate directly or linearly to AEP accuracy. This is due to the specific conditions at the site, to differences in workflow set-ups between the sites and to differences in workflow AEP calculation methods. The results demonstrate the complexity of the combined factors contributing to WRA errors – even without including wake effects and other losses. This means that the wind model that produces the most accurate wind predictions for a certain wind direction over a certain time period does not always result in the most suitable model for the AEP estimation of a given complex terrain site. In fact, the large number of steps within the WRA process often lead to the choice of wind model being less important for the overall WRA accuracy than would be suggested by only looking at wind speeds. It is therefore concluded that it is vitally important for researchers to consider overall AEP – and all the steps towards calculating it – when evaluating simulation accuracies of flow over complex terrain. Future work will involve a systematic study of all the factors that could contribute to this effect.
PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR IPS MELALUI PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE JIGSAW PADA SISWAKELAS V SDN KOMPLEKS SAMBUNG JAWA KOTA MAKASSAR
Authors: Nurdin Mahyuni , Pillang Abdul Rahman 
Published: July 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar IPS melalui penerapan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe jigsaw pada siswa SDN Kompleks SambungJawa Kota Makassar Tahun Ajaran 2015/2016. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas, dengan menggunakan 3 siklus, setiap siklusnya dilaksanakan 2 X Pertemuan. Permasalahan yang terdapat pada Siklus I, ditindak lanjuti pada Siklus II.Pada pelaksanaan siklus II telah berhasil mencapai criteria keberhasilan dalam penelitian sehingga penelitian tidak dilanjutkan pada Siklus berikutnya.Analisa hasil belajar IPS dari nilai dasar Pra Siklus yang tuntas 9 orang dengan persentase 24% dari jumlah siswa, tindak lanjut pada Siklus I siswa yang tuntas 20 orang dengan persentase 54% dari jumlah siswa dan Siklus II yang tuntas 37 orang dengan persentase 100%. Berdasarkan data tersebut penerapan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe jigsaw dalam pembelajaran IPS dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa, materi Perjuangan Para Tokoh Pejuang Pada Penjajahan Belanda Dan Jepang pada siswa kelas V-B SDN Kompleks Sambung Jawa Kota Makassar.
PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR MELALUI PENERAPAN PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE JIGSAW DENGAN MATERI IPS KEPAHLAWANAN DAN PATRIOTISME KELAS IV SD INPRES PANAIKANG II/1 MAKASSAR
Authors: Lauata Bendelina , Arsyad Susalti Nur 
Published: July 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa kelas IV dengan materi IPS kepahlawanan dan patriotisme dengan menggunakan pembelajaran kooperatif tipe jigsaw . Penelitian ini merupakan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK). PTK ini dilakukan dengan dua siklus, masing-masing siklus terdiri atas dua pertemuan. Pada setiap siklus terdapat kegiatan perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi, dan refleksi. Subjek penelitian yaitu siswa kelas IV SD Inpres Panaikang II/1 Makasar yang berjumlah 30 siswa, terdiri atas 19 siswa laki-laki dan 11 siswa perempuan. Metode yang digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data meliputi observasi dan tes (pilihan ganda) yang dilakukan pada akhir pertemuan tiap siklus. Instrumen yang digunakan yaitu soal tes berbentuk pilihan ganda dan lembar observasi proses belajar guru dan siswa. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah teknik analisis deskriptif kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan metode pembelajaran kooperatif tipe jigsaw dalam pembelajaran IPS pada materi Kepahlawanan dan Patriotisme telah berhasil meningkatkan prestasi belajar siswa kelas IV SD Inpres Panaikang II/1 Makassar. Adapun peningkatan prestasi belajar siswa terlihat dari pencapaian nilai Kriteria Ketuntasan Minimal (KKM) 75 yaitu, pada pra tindakan, ketuntasan hasil belajar siswa baru mencapai 30 (%), nilai rata-rata 58,67. Pada siklus I ketuntasan prestasi belajar siswa mencapai 60 % nilai rata-rata 67,33. Pada siklus II hasil siswa yang mencapai nilai KKM 75 sebanyak 83 (%), nilai rata-rata 75, selisih peningkatan nilai siklus I ke siklus II sebanyak 23 (%), dengan selisih nilai rata-rata antara siklus I dan siklus II yaitu 7,67. Berdasarkan hasil di atas diharapkan agar seluruh siswa aktif dan dapat bekerjasama baik dengan siswa maupun siswa dengan guru dalam pembelajaran/diskusi kelompok kecil pada pelajaran IPS, sehingga terjadi peningkatan prestasi belajar sesuai yang diharapkan
Hepatoprotective activity of glinus lotodies linn against paracetamol induced liver damage in albino rats
Authors: Sudha Rameshwari K , Thilagaarasi T 
Published: July 2022

Aim: To evaluate the hepatoprotective activity of the chloroform extract of the selected Glinus lotodies linn plant by using Paracetamol induced hepatic injury in albino rats. Methods: The chloroform extract of Glinus lotodies linn was allowed for screening hepatoprotective activity on Paracetamol induced Albino rats and they were compared with standard and negative control. Results: The drug treatment Chloroform Extract of Glinus lotodies linn [CEGL] was carried out at two low dose levels 200mg and 400mg/ kg, both of which along the standard Silymarin 100mg/kg treated group showed a significant reduction in the elevated enzyme levels (P < 0.01). Liver section shows normal cells compared to control. Conclusion: These data suggests a dose dependent hepatoprotective activity of CEGL. At the end of this study, a strong conclusion can be drawn that the Chloroform Extract of Glinus lotoides linn possess hepatoprotective activities induced by Paracetamol in Albino rats.
Anti-inflammatory activity of chitosan coated iron nanoparticles
Authors: Hebzi Emalda Rani M , Helen S. Mary 
Published: July 2022

Chitosan coated iron nanoparticles were synthesized by co-precipitation method and also Chitosan coated Nanoparticles evaluate the effect of surface coating on the stability and toxicity of nanoparticles. FTIR amino groups were acted as a capping site for the Iron nanoparticles stabilization. Invitro cytotoxicity of the nanoparticles is dependent dose-based method and their reduction was observed in SKMEL cancer cells administered with different concentration of the samples. I50 value obtained for the Iron nanoparticles is 217.75µg/Ml. Cyclooxygenase and Lipoxygenase which is nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent.
Creation and breeding value of introgressive forms, obtained by hybridizations of Triticum Spelta L. × Triticum turgidum subsp. dicoccum (Schrank ex Schübl.) Thell.
Authors: Diordiieva I.P. , Riabovol L.O. , Riabovol Ya.S. 
Published: July 2022

The aim of the research was to expand the genetic diversity of spelt wheat by introgression of genetic material of the species Triticum turgidum subsp. dicoccum (Schrank ex Schübl.) Thell. and to create on this basis new source material. Materials and methods. The study was conducted during 2016–2022 in the conditions of Uman National University of Horticulture, located in the zone of the Right-Bank Forest-Steppe of Ukraine, in the subzone of unstable moisture. The source material was winter spelt wheat variety Zoria Ukrainy (maternal form) and the sample Triticum turgidum subsp. dicoccum (Schrank ex Schübl.) Thell. (pollinator). The research used the common technology of growing winter cereals. Sowing was carried out in the optimal time for the zone – the third decade of September. All records and observations were performed in accordance with generally accepted methods. In work was used a systematic method of plot placement with four repetitions. Results. As a result of the conducted researches a number of introgressive lines of spelled wheat with different level of manifestation of morphological and economically valuable features was created. The created samples according to the morphology of the ear are divided into morphotypes of spelt, emmer and intermediate forms. Conclusions. As a result of the conducted researches the technology of creation of initial breeding material at distant hybridization of Triticum spelta L. × Triticum turgidum var. dicoccoides. Valuable high-yielding samples were obtained using introgressive breeding. It was found that the highest frequency of transgression in the second and third generations was recor­ded by the weight of grain from the ear (19.1–20.0%). Materials with a yield (535.2 g/m2) and a weight of 1000 grains (44.8 g) significantly exceeded the standard (sample 230), as well as protein (20.4%) and gluten (44.0%) significantly exceeded the standard (sample 227). The selected samples will be used by donors of genes of econo­mically valuable traits in breeding schemes for the creation source material of spelt wheat.
„Was ist denn das für eine Stille da draussen?“
Authors: Egli Florinne 
Published: July 2022

In den letzten fünfzehn Jahren sind im deutschsprachigen Raum zahlreiche, vielfältige Bilderbücher erschienen, die sich mit Sterben und Tod auseinandersetzen. Der Beitrag befasst sich mit 33 solcher Bilderbücher, zwischen 2000 und 2011 erschienen. Anhand dieser Auswahl wird gezeigt, wie Sterben und Tod in Text und Illustration dargestellt und thematisiert werden. Zudem wird diskutiert, welche Mentalitäten sich jeweils ausmachen lassen und welche Wirklichkeitsvorstellungen innerhalb einer Gesellschaft oder Gruppe von Bedeutung sind. Der Fokus liegt dabei auf der Verwendung von Metaphern, Symbolik und Jenseitsvorstellungen.
Metaphern wie Sterben als Reise oder Tod als Schlaf verhelfen zu Assoziationen und machen schwierig fassbare Begriffe leichter verständlich. Auf der illustrativen Ebene lassen sich zahlreiche Symbole im Zusammenhang mit Trauer und Tod erkennen. Es zeigt sich, dass in einem Grossteil der Bücher eine Symbolik – fast ausschliesslich aus der Natur – verwendet wird, durch welche sich neue Bedeutungsebenen eröffnen. So finden sich zum Beispiel Hinweise auf die Existenz eines Jenseits oder den Glauben an eine zyklische, sinnhafte Natur. Die starke Verwendung von Metaphorik und Symbolik macht deutlich, dass der Umgang mit der Thematik des Todes meist nur in verschlüsselter Form erfolgt.
In den meisten Büchern findet sich eine Auseinandersetzung mit einem – wenn auch stark säkularisierten – Jenseits. Dieses vermag die Angst vor dem Tod zu schwächen. Wichtige Komponenten sind dabei die Reduzierung des Sterbens auf einen blossen Übergang, die Konkretisierung diffuser Vorstellungen anhand eines Ortes, Hoffnung auf Besserung oder ein Wiedersehen und somit auch die Antwort auf die Frage nach dem Sinn von Sterben und Tod: Es geht weiter. In vielen Büchern ist das Jenseits jedoch nicht ein externer, verborgener Ort, sondern ein ‚Jenseits im Kopf‘, das den Hinterbliebenen durch Erinnerungen an den Verstorbenen dessen ‚Weiterleben‘ garantiert und teilweise sogar ein gedankliches Treffen ermöglicht.
Angst wird in den Büchern nicht explizit thematisiert, doch wird ein angstfreier Zugang zu Sterben und Tod vermittelt, indem sie – unter anderem mittels Metaphern, Symbolen und Jenseitsvorstellungen – als 'normal', 'natürlich', als Teil eines Kreislaufes oder aufgrund eines Lebens nach dem Tod als sinnvoll gezeigt werden. Sterben und Tod werden also in Sinnzusammenhänge eingebettet, die den Umgang mit ihnen erleichtern.
Bücher voller Narren
Authors: Ullmann Anika 
Published: July 2022

Indem alle Erzählinstanzen als unzuverlässige Erzählinstanzen konzipiert sind, wird in multiperspektivisch erzählenden Jugendromanen ein Bewusstsein der Unmöglichkeit eines eindeutigen Zugriffes auf Welt für die Leserschaft sichtbar gemacht. In Where I Belong (2010) wird am Beispiel des Wortes Somalia gezeigt, wie sich Betrachtungen von Welt und Aussagen über Welt im Sinne poststrukturalistischer Zeichentheorie in individuelle Signifikatenketten auflösen müssen. Der Roman verdeutlicht so, dass Ideen von Wahrheit und Essenz und somit auch Ideen von Authentizität keine erreichbaren Grössen sind. How it Went Down (2014) nutzt das multiperspektivische Erzählen, um Weltwahrnehmung als abhängig von den eigenen Ideologien zu präsentieren. Unzuverlässiges Erzählen wird dabei vor allem als unzuverlässiges Sehen herausgearbeitet, bei dem sich die eigenen Motivationen und Vorurteile zwischen Welt und Subjekt schieben. Welt kann nur als individuell interpretierte Welt verarbeitet werden. Die Romane regen die Leserschaft dazu an, selbst Sinn zu stiften und dabei die eigenen Kriterien für die Sinnstiftung zu hinterfragen, und betonen zudem die homogenisierende Kraft der Heterogenität von Wahrheit.
Laparoscopic cystectomy for a giant splenic cyst in a 8-year old child
Authors: Ushakov K. V. , Askerov R. F. , Chundokova M. A. , Zalikhin D. V. , Mannanov A. G. , Golovanev M. A. 
Published: July 2022

Introduction. Nonparasitic splenic cysts (PNSC) are rare, with a frequency of 0–2 % of all diseases of the spleen. Primary cysts account for about 30–40 % of all spleen cysts and are more common in children than in adults. Most cysts are asymptomatic. The usual clinical picture of large spleen cysts includes: pain or discomfort in the upper left abdomen, often accompanied by a feeling of overflow in the stomach. Spleen cysts larger than 5 cm are more prone to complications such as bleeding, rupture or infection, therefore surgical treatment is recommended. Development of endoscopic surgical techniques and modernization of imaging diagnostics have significantly changed management of spleen cysts. Thorough and accurate preoperative examination, precise location and topography of the cyst and surrounding structures increase chances for an organ-spearing surgical intervention. Nevertheless, in some cases, splenectomy is the only possible way of radical treatment. To date, the following types of intervention are most commonly applied: percutaneous cyst puncture with sclerotherapy, partial resection of the spleen and cyst fenestration which may be made both endoscopically and in the traditional way. Description of clinical observation. This article describes a clinical case of a giant spleen cyst revealed at the outpatient examination for abdominal pain. The child was hospitalized. During the inpatient examination, asymmetry of the abdominal wall was found; a densely elastic rounded formation was palpated in the left hypochondrium. The patient was thoroughly examined: ultrasound of the abdominal cavity which revealed a cystic formation of the spleen and MRI. ELISA test did not reveal antibodies to Echinococcus. Laparoscopic cystectomy was performed. Conclusion. This clinical case is an example of modern approach to the surgical treatment of giant non-parasitic spleen cysts with minimally invasive and organ-sparing tactics.
Introduction pages
Authors: SESTRAS Radu E. 
Published: July 2022

Notulae Scientia Biologicae (http://www.notulaebiologicae.ro), Issue 2, Volume 14, 2022: The papers published in this issue represent interesting novelties in different topics of life science. Among the exciting research or reviews, we invite readers to find news about: Traditional utilization and pharmacology of Cinnamomum glanduliferum; Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.) and pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium L.), impressive advantages with wondrous health-beneficial phytochemicals; Subacute hepatotoxicity of alkaloids extracts of Peganum harmala L. seeds in Wistar albino rats; In-vivo sub-chronic toxicological evaluation of extract of Vernonia glaberrima leaves in experimental rats; Characterization of fruiting body exopolysaccharide from a milky mushroom Calocybe sp. TP and its antioxidant and antitumor activity; Chemical composition and antibacterial activity of Moroccan Artemisia mesatlantica and A. absinthium essential oils against fire blight caused by Erwinia amylovora; Orthosporin, a major component of the fermentation product of Lasiodiplodia theobromae – an endophytic fungus of Musa paradisiaca as a potential antimicrobial agent; Comparative studies of antioxidants and amino-acids concentrations in the fruits of two cultivars of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.).
Lecturers’ Experiences of Teaching STEM to Students with Disabilities
Authors: Ngubane-Mokiwa Sindile , Khoza Simon Bheki 
Published: July 2022

Innovative teaching is a concept based on student-centred teaching strategies. Access to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects has not been equitable due to use of traditional teaching strategies. These strategies tend to exclude students with disabilities who can effectively learn in environments that appropriately and innovatively integrate technology. Better use of technology in teaching also requires teachers to have the relevant skills to take advantage of the devices in their disposal. This article provides an overview of the literature and experiences of lecturers on the use of technology to facilitate access to STEM subjects at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. Using two TVET colleges as case studies, it seeks to clarify how technology is currently used in vocational training. Data gathering was done through in-depth e-interviews and observation of classes. Purposive convenience sampling was used to select the most accessible teachers that teach students with disabilities for this study. Understanding of prior practices and current teacher technological competency are the initial points in the development of TVET technology integration model. In this article, the experiences of teachers were used to guide the development of an inclusive and equitable technology integration model.
Sustainable Development Begins with Education
Authors: Uvalić-Trumbić Stamenka , Daniel John 
Published: July 2022

This article builds on the report of a meeting of the Memory and Future Club of the Association of Former UNESCO Staff Members held in February 2016 to discuss the impact of UNESCO's work on Education for All. It also derives from the authors' personal perspectives on the important contribution that the EFA campaign has made and could make to the overall goal of making education a vehicle for the sustainable development of our world. We celebrate its successes and explore its challenges.
Implementing a Blended/Online Learning Policy on a Face-to-Face Campus: Perspectives of Administrators and Implications for Change
Authors: Thurab-Nkhosi Dianne 
Published: July 2022

Many universities are currently exploring the factors that impact implementation of blended learning policies and institutions. In the Caribbean this is particularly important as financial support by Governments in the region has dwindled in the context of a global recession and universities are seeking ways to reduce costs and increase access. The vision for blended learning on one Campus of a multi-campus, higher education institution in the Caribbean, was to enhance teaching and learning by offering students and staff greater flexibility, more opportunities for engagement and wider choices consistent with varying teaching and learning styles and needs. As this multi-campus university moves toward a re-engineered online policy and greater collaboration among the campuses, some administrators have expressed the view that they have been left out of the implementation strategies and are not clear on the status of the blended learning policy on their campus, nor their roles and responsibilities. This is a qualitative case study, focusing on the stage of blended learning implementation and the perceptions of Deans and Administrative Officers at a specific Higher Education Institution. The methods used were, review of the use of the Learning Management System, and interviews conducted with Deans and Administrative Officers. Thick descriptions of perceptions of administrators are provided. The implications of their perceptions for implementation are discussed and recommendations to close gaps where they exist are made. Findings confirm that change management strategies are required, such as establishing a sense of urgency, forming a powerful guiding coalition and creating a vision. Administrators need to provide clear direction on who should lead the initiative and senior management has a role in ensuring there is additional team support to increase programme development. Findings also indicate that while blended learning has the potential to reduce costs to Higher Education institutions, initial investments in software, hardware, appropriate staff and training require financial investments. Administrators have a role to play in sourcing funds for implementation of blended learning and also in performing audits, which can help in providing information on the existing technical skills, hardware and software available on the campus and how they are being used.