bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Exploring Novel Approach in Determining Stock Performance
Authors: Ilyas Umer , Butt Matti Ullah , Gulzar Muhammad 
Published: March 2022

This study explores the impact of exports, foreign direct investment, foreign exchange reserves, inflation and interest rate with the aid of Panel ARDL model with co-integration upon not only overall on all 35 sectors of Pakistan stock exchange but also on all firms of all sectors as well to overcome the deficiencies of conventional index base studies. To achieve this objective monthly data for the period of 2005-2020 were used and results indicates that current study has superiority over past studies as overall sector and firms from same sectors shows differing response to changes in value of macro-economic variables and this will lead to better decision making to all stake holders.
Investigating Induction Trainings Program under the Provincial Institute of Teacher Education KP-ESED in relation to Professional development of newly appointed teachers
Authors: Muhammad Idris  , Mehnaz Begum  , Said Saeed  
Published: March 2022

The study aims to investigate Induction training under the umbrella of PITE and its relationship to the professional development of newly appointed teachers. Main objectives of this paper were to ascertain the induction program of PITE and identify correlation of induction training programs with teachers’ professional development. The population was 14856 trainee teachers. The sample was selected through simple random and convenient sampling techniques [n-594+14]. The mixed-method methodology was adopted to gather data from the unit of analysis through questionnaire and interviews. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed for quantitative data and thematic analysis for qualitative data. Large correlation was noted with r-value (.621) showing significance of induction training program with professional development of newly appointed teachers at primary and secondary levels. It is suggested that PITE and RITEs may be involved in providing training occasions for the skilled improvement of newly hired teachers for the achievement of organizational goals.
The Mathematical Development Beliefs of the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Teachers: A Case study of Southern Punjab Pakistan
Authors: Ul Husnain Shah Muhammad Anees , Raheem Muhammad Arslan , Javaid Muhammad Arshad 
Published: March 2022

The Purpose of this article is to investigate about the beliefs of ECE teachers in the teaching of mathematics. Beside this, it may also help the researcher in developing the professional programs for ECE.This research is a case study with six respondents from the D. G. Khan city of southern Punjab, Pakistan. A brief and organized interview was conducted from all six respondents keeping in view the guidelines of the instrument, “The Mathematical Development Beliefs Survey”. Thematic and confined analysis was used to process the data. Results of the data acknowledge that mathematics is a very valuable part of the curriculum of ECE, it boosts the students’ confidence and early childhood shows readiness for learning mathematics. Thematic analysis of the date shows that all the respondents were lacking in the basic knowledge of mathematics and that’s why they were also lacking in confidence in mathematics teaching. In this research on the basis of results of the obtained data, it is suggested the aims of the ECE development programs should be to increase the basic knowledge of mathematics and to boost the confidence of teachers in mathematics teaching.
MAKNA DAN SIMBOL KESENIAN SINTREN SEBAGAI MEDIA DAKWAH ISLAM
Authors: Irmawati Irmawati 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
This research is entitled Meaning and Symbol of Sintren Art as Islamic Da'wah Media. The study aimed to describe the symbols and meaning of Islamic da'wah media in sintren art. It employed a descriptive analysis method with a qualitative approach. The findings of the research revealed that the art of sintren as a medium of Islamic da'wah, from each scene has Islamic symbols and meanings which is a spectacle that guides the public. The Sintren performance has local wisdom values and icons for the people of Cirebon, for example, religious, social, educational, and language values. The results of this research are expected to have the power to foster public appreciation of traditional arts and to socialize the concept of local wisdom values through academic and community education.
Keywords: Meaning, Sintren Art Symbols, Dakwah media
Xylanase-producing Fungi Diversity in the Soil of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Al-Qahtani Amera Naser , Perveen Kahkashan , Alwahibi Mona S. 
Published: March 2022

Aims: To assess the diversity of xylanase-producing fungi in the soil of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as well as the xylanase-producing potential of the isolated fungi.
Methodology: A total of ten soil samples were collected from five different sites in the Jeddah district, Saudi Arabia. The soil samples were subjected to a soil dilution assay to estimate the total fungal counts and density percentage of isolated fungal species on xylan agar medium. Further, the xylanase activity of the isolated fungi was assayed using xylan from birch wood (0.01%) as the substrate.
Results: A total of twelve fungal species (A. alternata, A. flavus, A. niger, A. terreus, B. cinerea, F. roseum, F. solani, P. chrsogenum, P. italicum, P. canescens, R. microsporus, and R. oryzae) related to six genera were isolated from the ten soil samples. The population of different fungi and the isolated species varies at different sites. Overall, A. niger was isolated with the highest occurrence and population density (37.2%). Moderate occurrence was shown by both P. chrsogenum (18.6%) and R. microsporus (23.5%). The maximum significant value (P=0.05) of extracellular xylanase enzyme was observed in the culture filtrate of A. alternata (0.58 units/ml), whereas the minimum value was detected with F. roseum (0.20 units/ml).
Conclusion: The soil in the Jeddah district of Saudi Arabia has a good population of xylanase-producing fungi. The relative density of the isolated fungi varied in different soils. The isolated fungal species were capable of producing xylanase. The isolated fungus, A. alternata, should be explored further for its extracellular xylanase production for use in biotechnology applications.
Calibration and Validation of CERES-Wheat Model for Wheat Varieties under Raipur District of Chhattisgarh
Authors: Patel Anil , Puranik H. V. , Beck Manoj Kumar 
Published: March 2022

The current study "Calibration and validation of CERES-Wheat model for wheat varieties under Raipur district of Chhattisgarh" was carried out in the Department of Agrometerology, IGKV, Raipur, for which a field experiment was done at the college of Agriculture's farm field Raipur at latitude of 21.25’ N, longitudes 81.62’E and altitude 289.5 m above mean sea level. Along with 3 wheat variety (Kanchan, HD2967 and CG1013) and three growing environment D1 (26th Nov), D2 (06th Dec) and D3 (16th Dec). This paper aimed to Genetic co-efficient of three wheat varieties determined and calibration & validation the DSSAT model. Result of study revealed that closer estimation of Validation shows days to anthesis, days to maturity and grain yields % of error and Root mean square erro (RMSE) observed values were 2.8%, 2.8%, 4.2% of error and 1.41%,1.41%, 2.12% RMSE in D1, D2, D3 for Kanchan variety and HD2967 were observed 1.4%, 4.1%, 5.6% of error and 0.71%, 2.12%, 2.83% of RMSE respectively. CG1013 observed in 1.4%, 4.2%, 7.0% of error and 0.71%, 2.12%, 3.54% RMSE respectively. Days to maturity observed in 2.7%, 6.5%, 8.6% of error and 2.12%, 4.93%, 6.36% RMSE in D1, D2, D3 for Kanchan variety and HD2967 were observed 2.7%, 1.8%, 7.4% of error and 2.12%, 1.41%, 5.66% RMSE respectively. CG1013 observed values were 0.9%, 4.7%, 7.7% and RMSE observed were 0.71%, 3.54%, 5.66% respectively. Grain yield observed were 3.9%, 1.1%, 0.6% of error and 81.32%, 21.92%, 11.31% RMSE in D1, D2, D3 for Kanchan variety and HD2967 were observed 2.7%, -2.1, 0.8% and 47.38%, 31.82%, 12.02% of RMSE respectively. CG1013 observed in 0.8%, 4.1%, 0.5% and 17.68%, 84.85%, 9.90% RMSE respectively. The model has been successfully calibrated and validated for wheat growing in Raipur, Chhattisgarh environment and can now it can be taken for further applications in natural resources management and climate change impact studies. The model performance was evaluated using % of error and RMSE and it was observed that DASST CERES model was able to predict the growth parameters like days to anthsis, day to maturity and grain yield with reasonably good accuracy (error% less than 10).
Effect of Macronutrient Levels, Micronutrient Mixture and Humic Acid on Yield and Economics of Kharif Maize
Authors: Hari Sudhan Reddy Mukkamalla , Biswas Saikat , Elizabeth Jolly Gritta 
Published: March 2022

Background: Cultivation of Maize, a highly productive and profitable crop, requires standardization of macronutrients, micronutrients and organic nutrition.
Objective: Research was planned with the objective to enhance the yield and profit of kharif maize by agronomic fortification through macronutrients, micronutrient mixture and humic acid.
Method: The field experiment was conducted at agricultural farm, Lovely Professional University, Punjab in randomized block design with 10 nutrient management treatments ((T0: control (100% RDF), T1: T0 +soil application of micronutrient mixture (MM) @10kg/ha, T2: T0+ foliar application of MM @1%, T3: T0+ seed priming with MM @1%, T4: 75% RDF+ soil application of MM@10kg/ha, T5: 75% RDF+ foliar application of MM@1%, T6: 75% RDF+ seed priming with MM @1%, T7: T4+ humic acid @1%, T8: T5+humic acid @1% at 30 days after sowing (DAS), T9: T6+ foliar application of humic acid@1% at 30 DAS).
Results: Among various macronutrients, micronutrient mixture and humic acid combinations, T8 treatment recorded relatively higher yield attributes like cobs/plant (1.18), cob length (18.8 cm), cob girth (17.6 cm), cob weight with (143.80 g) or without (132.56 g) husk, grains row/cob (14.1), grains/row (26.8), 100 grains weight (27.1 g), grain yield (7.83 t/ha), stover yield (10.13 t/ha) and harvest index (43.61%), which was remained statistically similar by T7 treatment. Production economics further, revealed that T8 treatment was the most profitable (net return: ₹ 1,02,253/ha and B:C: 2.78) and therefore, can be recommended for kharif maize cultivation in Punjab.
The Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on Family Planning Access and Use at Primary Health Centres in Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: Green Kinikanwo I. , Edet Clement K. , Harry Agiriye M. , Abbey Mkpe , Opelia-Ezeh Ihuoma M. , Wegbom Anthony I. , Raimi Olatunde 
Published: March 2022

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has posed challenges especially to health systems and population health. Many countries enforced border closures and implemented lockdowns which affected many sectors of the society. Increasing case load has led to many health authorities reassigning healthcare professionals and reorganizing existing health services to combat COVID-19 which may have affected routine and essential healthcare services, including family planning.
Aims: This study aimed to assess the impact of COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions on the access and use of family planning among clients in primary health facilities in Rivers State, Nigeria.
Study Design: Cross sectional survey.
Place and Duration of Study: Participants were recruited from eighteen primary health centres across six Local Government Areas (district) of Rivers State. Data was collected between 7th July and 9th August 2021.
Methodology: Women of reproductive age attending family planning clinic, antenatal sessions, post-natal clinic and immunizations sessions were interviewed using systematic random sampling. The questionnaire was adapted from the Research for Scalable Solution standardized questionnaire on family planning.
Results: A total of 759 women were interviewed and the mean age of participants was 32.19 (SD±7.49). 44.3% (n=314) of respondents had met need of family planning before the pandemic which increased to 64.8% (n=305) post-lockdown. Also, the unmet need for family planning was higher than the State average during the lockdown. 21.0% (n=50) had an unmet need for child birth spacing while 10.5% (n=25) had an unmet need for limiting. Furthermore, 34.2% (n=26) of respondents reported unintended pregnancies. Finally, there was a family planning method shift post-pandemic to long-acting reversible contraception being preferred.
Conclusion: The lockdown and restrictions had impacted the met and unmet need for family planning. Also, there was a method shift of family planning method seen. These findings can be taken into consideration in cases of future public health emergencies.
Appraisal the Effect of NitrogenPhosphorus and Bio-fertilizers on Protein Contentin Seed of Garden Pea (Pisum sativum L.) cv. Arkel
Authors: Bunker Raja Ram , Narolia R. K. , Nagar Vimal , Yadav Sunil Kumar , Pareek Pawan Kumar , Meena Suresh Kumar 
Published: March 2022

A field experiment was performed in the course of rabi year 2017-18.to study the effect of nitrogen, phosphorus and biofertilizers on the protein content of seeds of garden peas (Pisum sativum L.) cv. Arkel. The experiment was set up in RBD, with 11 treatments in three replications comparing nitrogen and phosphorus levels, as well as bio-fertilizers, to the control.A significant increase in protein content from 15.60% to 22.06% when 20 kg per hectare N + 40 kgper hectare P + Rhizobium + PSB was applied (T5), maximal nitrogen concentration in plants was 20 kg per hectare N + 40 kg per hectare P + Rhizobium + PSB (T5) (2.30 per cent). T5 was statistically comparable to 20 kg per hectare N + 40 kg per hectare P + Rhizobium (T3) and 20 kg per hectare N + 40 kg per hectare P + PSB (T4).
Mobile Device and Software for Automating Body Measurements in Sheep
Authors: Neto Constantino A. Dias , Junior Antonio de Sousa , Sarmento Jose Lindenberg Rocha , Carvalho Carlos Giovanni Nunes de , Kridi Douglas Santiago , Carvalho Maria Acelina Martins de 
Published: March 2022

In sheep farming, the process of body measurement of animals is of fundamental importance, as they are hereditary characteristics, which reflect on meat production and body development. However, breeders still perform body measurements on animals, mostly by manual methods. Theobjective of this article is to present a computational solution, composed of a mobile device for automating data collection in sheep, through sensors, in addition to a software to process and find body measurements. For the proposed solution, the mobile device was built using Arduinotechnology with sensors, and the software was developed in RubyOnRails framework. To validate the computational solution, measurements were made with manual equipment (current solution employed by the producers) and compared using the error to identify the noise caused. Thus, the average relative errors of 7.44 % for withers height, 7.61 % for rump height, 7.19 % for chest girth, 6.45 % for body length, 13.48 % for Weight and 10.76 % for Depth, presenting the mean and standard deviation of automatic measurements close to manual measurements.
It is concluded that the body measurements performed in an automated way, allow greater agility in the measurements, in relation to the traditional (manual) measurements, which require a lot of work with the animal in the correct measurement posture and demands time.
Carbon Emission Efficiency Best Practices: A Case Study in an Industrial Site
Authors: M’baye Abaubakry 
Published: March 2022

Carbon emission efficiency is key in sustainability development such as renewable energies and nuclear. To reach the zero-carbon emission all those levers should be activated. Carbon emission efficiency has some advantages over other levers. Renewable energies are inexhaustible resources, but they are not fully available everywhere (it depends on the geographical situation) and the storage of this energy is still to be developed. Nuclear is also an option for avoiding fossil fuels. Nevertheless, the treatment of nuclear waste is still an issue because they are still radioactive and therefore harmful for health. Moreover, in case of incident the consequences can be huge.
This article discusses various best engineering practices for reducing carbon emissions. All those best practices have been selected among different practices because they have been successful experiences: tested, reproduced and important CO2 savings confirmed.
The industrial site of this case study is a pharmaceutical manufacturing in France. Thanks to the implementation of the best carbon emission efficiency practices, site’s carbon emissions have been reduced by 48% in a decade (from 2010 to 2020).
Fish Oil Supplements for Schoolchildren: A Pilot Intervention in a Maltese School for Policy Formulation in School Communities
Authors: Micallef Charles , Brincau Alexia 
Published: March 2022

Introduction: Fish oil containing vitamin D used to be administered in Maltese schools to treat rickets. The oil-soluble vitamins A and D are important for the immune system and vision (vitamin A). Its omega-3 is indicated for behaviour, concentration and learning. It can help in dyslexia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and autism. A pilot project aimed at spreading fish oil awareness and encouraging the government to give this supplement to schoolchildren was set up.
Methods: Students from Years 3-6, (7-11 years) attending a girls’ school participated. Risk assessments and parents’ consent were taken. The soft chewable supplement contained 120mg omega-3, 667 I.U. vitamin A and 100 I.U. vitamin D. Compliance, dropouts and reasons for refusing to take the capsules were recorded. The students’ parents/guardians were given a short questionnaire.
Results: Findings are based on 46 schooldays. 73 students started the programme. Due to vomiting or swallowing difficulties 58 girls continued the intervention. There were 43 respondents (parents/guardians) for the questionnaire. 86% were strongly in favour of this initiative; 14% were slightly less in favour. All respondents wanted this initiative to remain ongoing.
Conclusion: Given some recommendations for improvements, the results are hoped to initiate discussions for a national policy for fish oil at school.
Reasons why Female Students Choose to Take Medicine as a Career
Authors: Balouch Zahid , Daher Alshammari Amal , Habib Khan Farida , Mustafa Elsaid Ahmed Ruba , Ahmed Ali Salma , Ali Abrar , Khatoon Fahmida , Saleh Suaiman Alanazi Razan , Saud Aliassar Shadan , Saleh Mukhlif Al Barrak Salha 
Published: March 2022

Objective: The purpose of the study is to explore and recognize the variety of reasons that belie the female student body decision of opting for medicine as a career option.
Methods: An interview based study, with both closed and open ended questions, was conducted amongst the female medical students of public and private sector medical colleges in Saudi Arabia. Material and information were gathered using this interview-based questionnaire which the female students were asked to fill out. The duration of study was from 1st October 2021 to 30th January 2022. Analyzed on SPSS version 22.
Results: A total of 900 female medical students participated with 336 (37.3%) from pre-clinical years and 564 (62.7%) from clinical years. The mean age of the respondents was 20.7+1.8 years. The results imply a variety of reasons for the choice of medicine as a profession by the females with majority stressing the desire to serve humanity and the attached respect and acceptance as the other attracting factors. Minor reasons also exist that are discussed in greater depth in the article.
Conclusion: It is evident that in spite of the overwhelming obstacles still prevalent and the conservative attitudes towards career oriented females, women’s deciding to enter the field of medicine is on the increase, as it makes it easier to stand up for when they are wronged and make their own choices. The government can help further by increasing the initiatives to get more females to enroll in the MBBS programs all over the country.
The Effect of Molecular Markers in Advanced Thyroid Cancers
Authors: Acar Hasan Zafer , Akalın Arkın 
Published: March 2022

Molecular markers play an important role in the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of thyroid cancers, as in many types of cancer.
Our aim in this study is to investigate the effect of molecular markers in the follow-up and treatment of advanced thyroid cancers.
For this purpose, the results obtained in recent articles investigating molecular markers in the follow-up and treatment of advanced thyroid cancers were evaluated and new findings were presented. The databases from which the references are obtained are Google Scholar, Scopus, Pubmed, Web of Science.
According to the results of our study, molecular markers have very important effects in the treatment of advanced thyroid cancers. It can already be said that future studies on this subject will further increase the treatment possibilities and prolong survival in advanced thyroid cancers.
Prevalence of Acute Stent Thrombosis after Primary PCI in STEMI Patients
Authors: Shaikh Sanaullah , Uddin Zuhaib , Shaikh Zeeshan , Shaikh Naveed Ahmed , Shaikh Javed Khurshed , Shah Ghulam Jaffar , Hussain Syed Taimour , Samad Ayesha 
Published: March 2022

Background: In-hospital mortality data of patients who have been experiencing ST (stent thrombosis) shows 7.9% statistics for acute stent thrombosis (AST) within 24 hours of PCI, Sub-Acute Stent Thrombosis (SAST) occurs during 30 days of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), Late Stent Thrombosis (LST) found 3.8% within the first year after PCI, and Very Late Stent Thrombosis found 3.6% in 1 year after PCI. From our study, we found out the frequency of Acute Stent Thrombosis (AST) in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) Patients after Primary Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PPCI).
Methods: This descriptive-analytic case series was conducted in 06 months data collection time in the NICVD Karachi Pakistan. All the study sample were computed and analyzed by using SPSS (20.0 Version). Mean ± standard deviation was calculated for age, duration of surgery, weight, height, and BMI. Chi-square test by using P ≤ 0.05 as significant on 95% Confidence Interval were used for other variables.
Results: Out of 142 patients of 55.56 years of mean age was evaluated with standard deviation ±12.24 and BMI mean was 27.56±6.28. The mean ± SD duration of surgery was 33.48±9.26.
Conclusion: It is to be concluded that the frequency of AST after primary PCI was found to be significant. Patients presenting with STEMI were at high risk of AST whether they were hemodynamically unstable or they had ACS stenting of multivessel coronary diseases.