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This article summarises previous studies on corruption in the rural sector after Indonesia's Village Law was passed. It uses a non-systematic multidisciplinary survey of forty peerreviewed social science literature from 2014-2023 in the Scopus and Google Scholar databases to explore various complex factors that lead to village fund corruption and the set of conceptually proposed intervention measures to fight it. Public officials have frequently misused the granted autonomy, as proved by the rampant corruption in recent years. Beyond direct financial motives and low salaries, inadequate information provision and institutional weaknesses emerge as additional contributors to corruption. Various tactics, including manipulation of budgets, creation of fictitious reports, hindrance of public facility construction, misappropriation through unproductive enterprises, establishment of "ghost" villages, and solicitation of bribes, are employed by corruptors. Previous authors suggested that effective village governance can prevent and address such a worst maladministration by implementing robust practices like internal control, accountability, transparency, and compliance with regulations. Other proposed solutions to combat village fund corruption are empowering village officials, using advanced technologies, intensifying external audits, getting the community more involved, and enforcing strict legal sanctions. This overview urges evidence-based policies, collaboration, and systemic efforts for inclusive development and equitable outcomes in Indonesia's rural areas. While macro-level studies and specific effective formulas still need to be improved, we call for future research to address this gap by conducting a rigorous exploration of village corruption and producing the best ways to stop it. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In many paintings attributed to Behzad, regardless of his artistic style and structure, works have been mistakenly attributed to this artist. for this reason; The working method in space creation, figures and decorations in the works of this artist is of special importance and their examination has determined the painter’s style and has been one of the important factors in identifying the paintings. So the main purpose of this research checking decorations painting, ways figure and atta oh ments and also comparisom human portrait in selected effect of Kamaluddin Behzad, to find portrait painting of dervish effect relat to Behzad. The main hypothesis of the research is proposed as follows: By examining and analyzing Behzad’s selected works, the portrait of a dervish is not Behzad’s work. The results of the survey show that figure decorations and related objects (clothes, hats, turbans, etc.), can be specific signs for recognizing Behzad’s works in any period. By examining the pictorial and decorative patterns and presenting the analytical documents in the presented tables, it is realized that the portrait of a dervish located in the Topkapi Museum in Istanbul can be a work of another artist attributed to Behzad. This work does not use the style used in Behzad’s works and does not have its distinctive characteristics.This work according to the existing signs; It probably belonged to an Osmani painting. Osmani painters tried to get influence from Iranian painters as well, which contrast between Iranian painting and Western painting can be seen in the works of these artists. Finally, by examining the pictorial and decorative patterns of the paintings, one can get a better understanding of Behzad’s works. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The process of selecting a major is a critical stage for students because it can influence their motivation and learning outcomes while attending school, especially at Vocational High Schools (SMK). This challenge is becoming more significant with the emergence of many new schools in various cities and districts in Indonesia, especially in DKI Jakarta Province. Prospective students often choose majors not based on personal interests, which can then result in lower grades, especially in productive subjects or certain competencies. To overcome this problem, a major suitability system is needed that can provide recommendations based on student abilities through certain attributes. In this research, a department suitability classification process was carried out using the Naive Bayes and kNearest Neighbor methods using data from 238 tenth grade (X) students for the 2023/2024 academic year, which included 9 relevant attributes. The testing process was carried out with a composition of training data and test data in five comparisons, namely 90:10, 80:20, 70:30, 60:40, and 50:50. The research results show that the 80:20 composition provides the best results, with k-Nearest Neighbor achieving recall, accuracy and precision levels of 100%. On the other hand, the Naive Bayes Classifier produces a recall rate of 61%, with an accuracy of 73%. These results indicate that k-Nearest Neighbor is superior in predicting major suitability compared to Naive Bayes under these conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Kamal al-Din Abdul Razzaq Samarkandi (816-887 AH) is one of the historians of the Timurid era who, by examining his most important historical work called Informed Al-Saadin and the Bahrain Assembly, can be seen that he has entered the field of identity approaches based on Iranian and Islamic traditions. Accordingly, the present research seeks to answer the question: How are the Mongolian traditions, cultural, cultural and historical identity of Iranian society and its impact on postpatriarchal political legitimacy reflected in the thought of Kamaluddin Abdul Razzaq Samarkandi? The results of the research conducted with a descriptiveanalytical approach indicate that: tribal traditions such as the Timurids' union with the Mongol Berlas tribe, the racial duality of courtiers, the continuity and continuity of Iranian identity from antiquity to the Timurids, the connection of Iranian culture with Islamic identity. Paying special attention to the continuity of Sharia and Tariqat, paying attention to the principles of Iranshahri and its components such as Farhaizadi, the connection of religion and politics and justice and the judiciary are the most important ideas of Samarkand in identifying Iranian identity in the Timurid era. It has been their rule. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Involvement in community activities is one of the indicators of successful reintegration of exprisoners. Factors such as social stigma and social support are often said to influence this involvement. This paper aims to assess the relationship between social stigma, social support, and involvement in community activities among ex-prisoners. A quantitative study design using a survey method was employed. A total of 250 ex-prisoners in the Klang Valley were recruited to respond to a questionnaire consisting of three instruments: the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), the Social Stigma Scale, and the Community Activity Involvement Scale. The study found a significant positive relationship between social support and involvement in community activities. Conversely, there was a significant negative relationship between social stigma and involvement in community activities, as well as social support for ex-prisoners. Specific intervention programs need to be developed to reduce social stigma and enhance social support for ex-prisoners. Collaboration among all stakeholders is crucial to strategically reduce recidivism rates and ensure successful reintegration of ex-prisoners into society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Despite extensive preclinical research over the years, a significant gap remains in our understanding of the specific effects of methamphetamine (METH) and amphetamine (AMPH) withdrawal. Understanding these differences could be pivotal to unveiling the unique pathophysiology underlying each stimulant. This may facilitate the development of targeted and effective treatment strategies tailored to the specific characteristics of each substance. Following PRISMA guidelines, this systematic review was conducted to examine alterations in spontaneous locomotor activity, specifically horizontal activity, in animals experiencing withdrawal from extended and repeated administration of AMPH or METH. Original articles were retrieved from four electronic databases, supplemented by a review of the references cited in the published papers. A total of thirty-one full-length articles (n = 31) were incorporated in the analysis. The results indicated that six studies documented a significant increase in horizontal activity among animals, seven studies reported decreased locomotion, and eighteen studies (8 AMPH; 10 METH) reported no significant alterations in the animals' locomotor activity. Studies reporting heightened locomotion mainly employed mice undergoing withdrawal from METH, studies reporting diminished locomotion predominantly involved rats undergoing withdrawal from AMPH, and studies reporting no significant changes in horizontal activity employed both rats and mice (12 rats; 6 mice). Drug characteristics, routes of administration, animal models, dosage regimens, duration, and assessment timing seem to influence the observed outcomes. Despite more than 50% of papers enlisted in this review indicate no significant changes in the locomotion during the stimulant withdrawal, the unique reactions of animals to withdrawal from METH and AMPH reported by some underscore the need for a more nuanced understanding of stimulant withdrawal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aims of this study were: to analyze the sustainability of shallot farming in Jeneponto and to analyze the sensitivity attributes of shallot farming sustainability in Jeneponto. Shallot farming sustainability analysis was performed using the Multi-Dimensional Scaling (MDS) approach. Based on analysis results, the overall sustainability status of onion farming in Jeneponto is fairly sustainable (54.68%) accumulated from the fairly sustainable score (64.31%, 52.96%, 55.18%) in social, economy, and technology dimensions respectively while on the contrary, less sustainable score (46.26%) was observed from the institution dimension. The results of the study suggested that the leverage attributes which is sensitive to shallot farming sustainability encompass: 1) labor availability; 2) farmer-to-farmer interaction; 3) industrial availability; 4) use of superior variety; 5) use of agricultural machinery; 6) organic fertilization; and 7) post-harvest processing. These leverage attributes must be prioritized by the stakeholders through the planning and implementation of appropriate policies to maintain shallot farming sustainability in Jeneponto. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Field pea is one of the important cool season grain legume crops cultivated in India. In this investigation, experimental material i.e. eighty germplasm lines of field pea with four checks (IPF 4-9, Adarsh, Ambika and IPFD 10-12) were evaluated to determine the estimates of genetic diversity in the test genotypes. Methods: The data were recorded on thirteen quantitative characters for the study of genetic diversity. The mean data of each characters were subjected to cluster analysis by using D2 Mahalanobis clustering method. The principle component analysis (PCA) for measuring genetic divergence was done by XLSTAT and R 4.0 statistical package. Result: Eighty-four germplasms including checks were categorized into five distinct clusters, indicates the occurrence of high genetic diversity in the evaluated set of germplasm. Between cluster III and IV highest inter-cluster distance was observed, indicates the maximum diversity among genotypes of these clusters. Considerable differences were observed for cluster mean among different distinct clusters for all the thirteen characters. The hybridization programme involving genotypes from cluster III and cluster IV may be used to isolate suitable segregants. Principal component analysis grouped different traits under study into thirteen principal components (PCs) in which only five PCs with eigen value >1 accounted 70.97% of total variation present in genotypes. The traits falling to these five PCs may be given due importance in field pea improvement programmes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Assessment of genetic variability and inter-relationship between the characters can be used in the breeding programme to evolve new varieties with wide genetic diversity to maximize the yield potential in crop improvement programmes. Eighty-four field pea genotypes were evaluated in an augmented block design for thirteen quantitative traits to study variance components, heritability, genetic advance and inter-relationship between the yield and yield contributing traits. Methods: The extent of phenotypic and genotypic variation that exist in a character was calculated by the formula suggested by Burton and de Vane (1953). Heritability in broad sense and genetic advance as per cent of mean for each character was computed using the formula suggested by Hanson et al. (1956) and Johnson et al. (1955), respectively. Correlation coefficient was calculated by method suggested by Searle (1961) and path coefficient analysis done as per method of Wright (1921) and elaborated by Dewey and Lu (1959). Result: Significant differences observed among the genotypes tested for the yield characters indicated the presence of variability. High heritability coupled with high genetic advance as percent of mean was observed for the traits viz., plant height, effective pods plant-1, harvest index and seed yield plant-1 were governed by additive gene effects which will aid in effective selection. Correlation coefficient analysis revealed that seed yield plant-1 had highly significant and positive correlation with biological yield plant-1, effective pods plant-1, harvest index, seeds pods-1 and effective nodes plant-1, indicating that these traits are strongly associated with seed yield in field pea. Path coefficient analysis identified biological yield plant-1 followed by harvest index, seed pod-1, effective nodes plant-1, 100-seed weight and day to 50% flowering as highly desirable components with great direct effects on seed yield. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this study is to examine the behavioral factors which could influence the tax compliance intention among self-employed registered taxpayers in Kelantan. The current study applied the three components of behavioral elements under the Theory of Planned Behavior which are attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control. Questionnaires were distributed to the respondents around various cities in Kelantan. Analyses were carried out based on the 90 survey data. Cronbach's alpha test was used to check the reliability of the data set while a regression model was conducted to test the hypotheses. The findings confirmed that attitude, subjective norm and perceived behavioral control have significant influence on tax compliance. The findings of the study implied that the intention to comply with tax compliance emerges from a positive attitude of taxpayers to comply with the tax obligations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Air‐stable palladium(II) and copper(I) complexes containing the 4,4′,6,6′‐tetramethoxybiphenyl‐2,2′‐diyl)bis(diphenylphosphine) ligands, (R)‐Ph‐Garphos ((R)‐L1) and ((S)‐Ph‐Garphos ((S)‐L1), were synthesized and characterized by 1H‐, 13C‐, and 31P{1H} NMR spectroscopy and elemental analyses. The PdCl2((R)‐Ph‐Garphos) ((R)‐1) and PdCl2((S)‐Ph‐Garphos) ((S)‐1) complexes were assessed for the Suzuki‐Miyaura cross‐coupling of aryl halides with phenylboronic acid under ambient conditions, or naphthyl substrates under reflux. X‐ray crystal structures of the copper complexes revealed that [Cu((R)‐Ph‐Garphos)I] ((R)‐2) crystallized as a three‐coordinate monomer in the orthorhombic space group P212121 whereas [Cu((S)‐Ph‐Garphos)I] ((S)‐2) crystallized as a tetrahedral (μ‐I) dimer in the same crystal system. The synthesis of the analogous [Cu((R)‐Ph‐Garphos)OAc] ((R)‐3) is also described. Complexes (R)‐2 and (R)‐3 were evaluated for the asymmetric hydrosilylation of ketones wherein enantioselectivities of up to 83 % ee were achieved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Aggressive behaviour in romantic relationship is a social problem of great concern. Studies related to the influence of psychosocial factors on relational aggression are still limited. Furthermore, these factors have not been widely studied in the local context, resulting in the issue of relational aggression among young female adults still not being addressed. This study aims to explore whether psychosocial factors such as big five personality traits, adult attachment style and loneliness could predict relational aggression in romantic relationships among young female adults in Malaysia. In addition, this study aims to identify the moderating effect of social support in the relationship between psychosocial factors and relational aggression in romantic relationship. Methods: A quantitative research approach was used with 424 young female adults in Malaysia aged between 18 and 30 years old (mean age = 24.18) were recruited through multistage sampling design by completing a questionnaire consisting of the Big Five Inventory (BFI), Experiences in Close Relationships Scale II (ECRS-II), Revised UCLA Loneliness Scale, Measure of Relational Aggression and Victimization (MRAV) and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). Results: Multiple regression analysis predicted significant relationship between agreeableness personality, loneliness, avoidant attachment style and anxious attachment style with relational aggression in romantic relationships. Hierarchical regression analysis found a significant effect of social support as a moderator between loneliness with relational aggression in romantic relationships. Conclusions: Thus, the results show that young female adults with low level of agreeableness, high level of loneliness, avoidant attachment style and anxious attachment style are at a higher risk of engaging in relational aggression in romantic relationships. The implication of this study can help in understanding the psychosocial factors that form the basis of relational aggression in romantic relationships. Hence, the gap in knowledge warrants further research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Climate change and inter-annual variability cause variation in rainfall commencement and cessation which has consequences for the maize growing season length and thus impact yields. This study therefore sought to determine the spatially explicit optimum maize sowing dates to enable site specific recommendations in Nigeria. Gridded weather and soil data, crop management and cultivar were used to simulate maize yield from 1981–2019 at a scale of 0.5°. A total of 37 potential sowing dates between 1 March and 7 November at an interval of 7 days for each year were evaluated. The optimum sowing date was the date which maximizes yield at harvest, keeping all other management factors constant. The results show that optimum sowing dates significantly vary across the country with northern Nigeria having notably delayed sowing dates compared to southern Nigeria which has earlier planting dates. The long-term optimal sowing dates significantly (p<0.05), shifted between the 1980s (1981–1990), and current (2011–2019), for most of the country. The most optimum planting dates of southern Nigeria shifted to later sowing dates while most optimum sowing dates of central and northern Nigeria shifted to earlier sowing dates. There was more variation in optimum sowing dates in the wetter than the drier agro-ecologies. Changes in climate explain changes in sowing dates in wetter agro-ecologies compared to drier agro-ecologies. The study concludes that the optimum sowing dates derived from this study and the corresponding methodology used to generate them can be used to improve cropping calendars in maize farming in Nigeria. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Arafura Sea hosts the commercially significant fish species, Lutjanus malabaricus, commonly known as the saddletail snapper. We devised a quota allocation approach for sustainably capturing this species. This approach involved estimating the species' life history parameters through calculations of the size at 50% maturity, as well as life history ratios (M/K and Lm/L∞) to figure out the Total Allowable Catch (TAC). We based our calculations on the Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY) that came from the catch and landing data from Probolinggo Port. This helped us set a fishing quota that fits the situation in Indonesia. Our analysis revealed that the size at 50% maturity was 52 cm, slightly lower compared to the neighborhood waters. Using the Length Based-Spawning Potential Ratio (LB-SPR) model, we determined the stock's SPR to be approximately 17%, which falls below the targeted healthy fish stock SPR reference of 40%. The estimated MSY stood at 2,307 tons, and the TAC calculation slightly exceeded the approach based on time series fitting. Given the notably low SPR estimate, we suggest a cautious approach, recommending an MSY of 2,307 tons per year for Probolinggo Port, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the fishing mortality rate within the sustainable threshold. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: Mutational analysis of BCR::ABL1 kinase domain (KD) is a crucial component of clinical decision algorithms for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients with failure or warning responses to tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy. This study aimed to detect BCR::ABL1 KD mutations in CML patients with treatment resistance and assess the concordance between NGS (next generation sequencing) and Sanger sequencing (SS) in detecting these mutations. Results: In total, 12 different BCR::ABL1 KD mutations were identified by SS in 22.6% (19/84) of patients who were resistant to TKI treatment. Interestingly, NGS analysis of the same patient group revealed an additional four different BCR::ABL1 KD mutations in 27.4% (23/84) of patients. These mutations are M244V, A344V, E355A, and E459K with variant read frequency below 15%. No mutation was detected in 18 patients with optimal response to TKI therapy. Resistance to TKIs is associated with the acquisition of additional mutations in BCR::ABL1 KD after treatment with TKIs. Additionally, the use of NGS is advised for accurately determining the mutation status of BCR::ABL1 KD, particularly in cases where the allele frequency is low, and for identifying mutations across multiple exons simultaneously. Therefore, the utilization of NGS as a diagnostic platform for this test is very promising to guide therapeutic decision-making. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a life threatening and spreads wildly with physical human contact. Physical distancing is recommended by health experts to prevent the spread; thus, agronomic research has to be designed in conformity to this preventive standard during the pandemic. Consequently, this study was designed to evaluate the reliability of using digital tools in nutrient management research amid the COVID-19 pandemic in northern Nigeria. Fifty extension agents (EAs) were selected across 15 LGAs of Kaduna and Kano states. The EAs were trained on how to generate fertilizer recommendation using an android mobile phone-based nutrient expert (NE), to measure farmers' field sizes using UTM Area measure mobile phone app, and open data kit to record, submit and aggregate data during the exercise. Each EA covered 50 farms, where two nutrient management practices—one determined by the farmers: farmer fertilizer practice (FFP), and the other generated using the NE were evaluated. Results show that around 90% of the farmers have an average field size of 1.13 ha. All selected farmers used improved maize varieties for planting, among which 21% been able to use the exact recommended or lower seed rate. Use of inorganic fertilizer was 33% higher than the average recommended NE rate, while average yield of the NE fields was 48% higher than for the FFP. The results of this study indicate that yield can be improved with site-specific nutrient management (SSNM) extension approach. The SSNM using digital tools as the NE seem promising and befits to agronomic research in northern Nigeria amid the COVID-19 pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Deviant workplace behavior violates organizational standards and has the potential to hurt either the entire organization or specific members of the organization. It is a serious and present problem in the workplace. Workplace culture have been linked to deviant workplace behavior however, there has been a scarcity of research and reviews on the impact of workplace culture on deviant workplace behavior. Scopus, Sage, MEDLINE and Web of Science Journals were used to look for terms relating to workplace culture (workplace culture, organizational culture) as well as terms related to deviant workplace behavior (deviant behavior, deviances). Original research, samples, or gendered employee subsamples were considered for this evaluation of workplace culture that have an impact on deviant workplace behavior, and the research must be completed in English. This evaluation has 19 publications that passed the eligibility criteria. This review's results showed that deviant workplace behavior is significantly influenced by workplace culture with different interpretation of culture and measurement used. These findings are explored in light of existing gaps in the literature and fresh research opportunities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The development of Islamic economics and Sharia banking has a long history, with many believing its origins trace back to the time of the Prophet Muhammad. Sharia banks now play a role in financing the agricultural industry for micro, small, and medium enterprises in countries with the largest Muslim populations and are agriculture-based. At the same time, there are challenges in terms of improving management in the human resources aspect. For example, intention and awareness are two things that have been revealed by many previous studies in maximizing market and customer control, especially in Sharia banking. Intention and awareness were reportedly influenced by religiosity, product knowledge, and word of mouth. This research tries to review how Islamic banks operate; their role in agriculture and agribusiness; and their role in developing MSMEs. Finally, examining the relationship between intention and awareness is reported to be influenced by religiosity, product knowledge, and word of mouth in Islamic banking. Using a systematic review approach based on secondary data in the form of reputable international journals registered in international databases. There are 15 journals related to the development of Islamic economics and the role of Sharia financial financing. The role of Islamic banks in the development of agriculture and agribusiness is 36 journals. The role of Islamic banks in developing MSMEs is 46 journals. There are 64 journals covering the topic of Sharia banking human resource development. The results of the analysis found new information in terms of theoretical and practical development, that Islamic banks have proven to play a role in the development of agriculture and MSMEs, but there are still weaknesses in terms of service innovation. Then, in terms of human resources for Sharia banking services, it focuses on Total Quality Management, that Sharia banks must improve human resource capabilities in service with the main topic of analysis "the influence of religiosity, product knowledge and word of mouth in forming the intentions and awareness of sharia bank customers". [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Risk of violence is closely associated with aggression propensity. However, there is a lack of research to explain the mechanisms behind this association, especially among the patients of forensic secure facilities. This review aimed to identify and synthesize the available literature concerning the intervening factors (mediating or moderating factors) in the relationship between the risk of violence and aggressive behavior in forensic secure facilities. Methods: Two electronic academic databases were searched: Scopus and Web of Science (WoS) using specific keywords as search terms derived from the PCC framework with no specific time limit. The search strategy was developed based on the JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis and utilised the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Data on the risk of violence, intervening factors, and aggressive behavior were extracted from the included studies. Further analysis was performed whereby similar data were grouped and synthesised together. Results: The initial search produced 342 studies. However, only nine studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The nine studies included 1,068 adult forensic inpatients from various psychiatric hospitals. Only mediation studies reported significant mechanisms of influence between the risk of violence and aggressive behavior. It is postulated that the human agency factor may be the underlying factor that influences a person's functioning and the subsequent series of events between the risk of violence and aggression. Conclusions: In light of the paucity of evidence in this area, a generalised conclusion cannot be established. More studies are warranted to address the gaps before conclusive recommendations can be proposed to the relevant stakeholders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Chickpea is a second most important pulse crop grown in 56 countries and India rank first in production which shares 61.4% of the total world chickpea production however, productivity is very low as compared to other countries. Therefore, varietal development with inherent tolerance to biotic and abiotic stress is the prime objective to improve component productivity traits to get better yield in rainfed agro-climatic conditions. Methods: Ninety germplasm accessions of chickpea along with four check viz., JG 14, JG 16, JAKI 9218 and Radhey were evaluated in augmented block design at experimental research farm of Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda, Uttar Pradesh, India. Phenotypic data were subjected to study the genetic parameters and association analysis of yield and its component traits using SPAR 2.0 Package and Windostat Version 9.2. Result: The significant variation was observed for all the traits except number of secondary branches, number of pod per plant, number of seeds per pod among the genotypes. The maximum GCV and PCV was observed for height of first pod (35.28 and 39.29), followed by seed yield per plant (29.77 and 40.32) and number of primary branches (25.63 and 31.44). The high magnitude of heritability with genetic advance was estimated for seed index (96.61%), while the high genetic advance as per cent of mean was recorded for first pod height (65.27%). The positive and significant association of seed yield with number of pods per plant, seed index, number of seeds per pod, number of secondary branches, number of primary branches and height of first pod indicating the importance of these traits in selection criteria. Path analysis identified that number of seeds per pod, number of pods per plants, seed index and number of secondary branches per plant as highly desirable component for direct effect on seed yield per plant. The genotypes ICVT-181106 had highest selection indices for seed yield followed by ICVT-181107, PUSA-1053, JG-218, GNG-1999, ICVT-181102 and HC-5. Therefore, high GCV and PCV, significant positive direct and indirect correlation and high estimate of selection indices for grain yield can be directly and indirectly used for chickpea breeding program. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

One of the factors that influence shrimp cultivation is the presence of algae. Precise knowing algae content in the pond is essential for effective management. Most research in the field of algae species carried out by researchers were observing Chlorella Sp. more than the other algae species, with a particular emphasis on substance concentrations. This study proposed non-invasive techniques for quantifying algae abundance, utilizing optical density (OD) and image processing (IP) methods. Three different algae species are frequently found in Indonesia i.e., Chlorella Sp., Thalassiosira Sp., and Skeletonema Sp. are used as sample. Those samples are cultured and prepared in a certain volume with a certain quantity. For experimental and observation purposes, those samples are then diluted into water based on percentage value. The experimental results provided RGB values, which were then used to establish polynomial equations. To verify these equations, two approaches were employed: synthetic image analysis and evaluation using additional data. The mean average error (MAE) was found to be 3.467 for IP method and 3.513 for OD method. It shows that IP method give better result compared to OD method in this study. However, it is very possible that the two methods will complement each other. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: This study aims to observe the effect of feeding corn silage combined with elephant grass and cheap concentrate feed on male Bali cattle performance, feed consumption, and beef quality. Methods: Animal feed testing was performed in male Bali cattle weighing 150-200 kg for 90 days, and the cattle were slaughtered in a slaughterhouse to observe the beef quality. This study employed a completely randomized design with 4 treatments and 3 replicates. Research treatment: The proportion of 30% corn silage + 60% elephant grass + 10% concentrate feed as A1; 50% corn silage + 40% elephant grass + 10% concentrate feed as A2; 70% corn silage + 20% elephant grass + 10% concentrate feed as A3; 100% corn silage as A4. The observed parameters in include average daily gain, dry matter consumption, organic matter consumption, crude protein consumption, total digestible nutrients, tenderness, beef color, water-holding capacity, cooking loss, and aroma. Results: The results showed that the treatments significantly affect the consumption of dry matter with the highest A4 is 2.44% of body weight, organic matter with the highest A3 is 8.43 kg/head/day, crude protein with the highest A3 is 0.82 kg/head/day, and total digestible nutrients with the highest A3 is 4.88 kg/head/day. There is a significant difference in daily average weight gain (ADG) from the three treatments (P<0.05). Conclusions: It can be concluded that A3 treatment, supplemented with 70% corn silage concentration, 20% elephant grass, and 10% concentrate feed is more effective in improving male Bali cattle performance, feed, consumption, and beef quality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This correction notice addresses errors in a published paper titled "Emotional Intelligence as a Mediator between Parenting Style and Antisocial Behavior among Youth in Malaysia." The corrections include changes to the author affiliations, the research design section, the institutional review board statement, and the contribution of each author. The authors confirm that these corrections do not affect the scientific conclusions of the paper. [Extracted from the article]

Shivering is closely related to hypothermy and is one of the serious problems in surgical patients and can adversely affect the patient's condition. In addition, shivering is also considered an important clinical problem to get attention to, especially since it affects the patient's comfort and increases metabolic needs that can cause problems and complications in the cardiovascular. One of the non-pharmacological interventions that can be applied is the use of a blanket warmer. Evidence related to the application of blanket warmers to treat shivering in post-regional anesthesia patients is still limited, therefore, the author is interested in further reviewing the effectiveness of the use of blanket warmers for shivering patients in the form of a systematic review. To identify the effectiveness of blanket warmers against shivering in post-regional anesthesia patients based on evidence-based research. This research is a literature study with the PRISMA approach. Systematic review using PICO. The search databases used are Google Schoolar, Pub Med, Scince Direct, Wiley Online Liberary with the keywords blanket warmer, shivering, and regional anesthesia. Result: Based on 8 research articles reviewed, it was found that blanket warmers were shown to be effective in treating shivering in post-regional anesthesia patients. The intervention technique is applied using a warm blanket increasing the body temperature. The intervention group gained an average time faster compared to the control group. Blanket warmer interventions such as electric blanket warmer, water warmer blanket, blanket blower warmer, warm blanket significantly improve body temperature in shivering post regional anesthesia patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Dating violence is a major source of concern among the general population. Previous literature reviews have studied many other risk factors and dyadic implications of dating violence, but there has been very little research done in diverse elements of psychosocial factors linked to dating violence. The articles related to the term's psychosocial factors (personality traits, attachment style and loneliness) and we looked for phrases linked to dating violence (aggression in romantic partnerships, violence in intimate relationships). The studies for this literature review must be from original studies with any gender sampling and should be written in English. This review included 27 papers that met the criteria for inclusion. The findings of this literature analysis revealed inconsistent results regarding the association between psychosocial factors and violent behaviour in romantic relationships, with some studies unable to detect such links. These findings are explored in terms of current gaps in the literature as well as suggested future research areas. The implication of this study can help in understanding the psychosocial factors that form the basis of relational aggression in romantic relationships and as a proactive step to avoid from being a victim of relational aggression. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Methane (CH4) emissions from cattle are significant but they can be reduced. The beef cattle industry is vital for providing protein to humans. However, the higher number of cattle populations influence the higher amount of methane emissions. This study was conducted to establish an inventory of methane emissions from cattle in the districts of the Regency of Bone (27 districts) and Barru (7 districts), Province of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The estimation of CH4 emissions (Gg/year) was calculated using Tier 1 method (IPCC). Tier 1 method is a simplified approach that is typically used when more detailed data and resources are not available. The location of the study was in the regency of Bone and Barru because Bone is the center of cattle fattening and Barru is the breeding center of local cattle in South Sulawesi. Methane emissions from enteric fermentation in the regency of Barru decreased by 14.5% similarly from manure, in 2019-2020 compared to the previous year. Of all the districts in Barru regency, the lowest contributor to CH4 emissions was Balusu district. The trend of methane emissions from enteric fermentation similar to manure in the regency of Bone showed a gradual increase (around 31%) from 2013 to 2020. District Tanete Riattang and Amali in Bone Regency produced the least amount of enteric and manure CH4 emissions. It requires more data on the age group categories and body weight to establish inventory of the correlation of emissions to the age group from cattle’s industry in those regencies to further decide the actions of mitigation, because the latest Tier method requires the detail record of age group and body weight which may reflects closest to the real amount of the emissions. This study supports the policy of establishing more complete record from the regency and the strategy of reducing the amount of methane emissions whilst increasing the number of cattle population in Indonesia particularly in South Sulawesi. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Using nanotechnology to develop nanobiopesticides is an emerging strategy for controlling insect pests because of their high synthesis efficiency and environmental safety. In this study, Myrtus communis L. plant extracts were used in the biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) and evaluated for their insecticidal activity against the green peach aphid, Myzus persicae. ZnO NPs were characterized using several methods, such as an ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer, where the peak was recorded at 378 nm. Furthermore, the Fourier transform infrared analysis spectrum showed many different types of functional groups playing a role in the biosynthesis of ZnO NPs. Field emission scanning electron microscopy analysis showed that synthesized ZnO NPs were semi-spherical, ranging from 40 to 60 nm. Prepared concentrations of ZnO NPs were tested against nymphs and adults of M. persicae, and 77.37 and 53.65% of mortality was recorded at 100 ppm concentration after 3-day post-treatment, respectively, compared to controls (plant extract only used) where 33.31 and 23.54% of mortality was observed. It shows that the M. communis--based ZnO NPs were approximately 2.5 times more effective toxins suggesting the potential of nanoproducts as nanobiopesticides. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The interviewing of suspects is a key component in the investigation process. Although a great deal of research on interrogation and interviewing techniques has been conducted in the past, much of this work has been undertaken outside South East Asia. This new study examined Malaysian police officers' reported rate of use of a large variety of investigative interviewing techniques categorised into six domains: rapport and relationship building, context manipulation, emotion provocation, confrontation/competition, collaboration and presentation of evidence. Eighty-eight police officers primarily from the criminal investigation department, narcotics crime investigation department, commercial crime investigation department, and traffic enforcement and investigation department participated in a pen-and-paper survey. Findings revealed that many police officers in the current study report adopting investigative interviewing techniques that are largely in line with ethical, non-coercive guidelines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Background: A substantially elevated Body Mass Index (BMI) is one of the largest global modifiable risk factors for stroke and heart diseases. Most studies classify BMI according to the WHO BMI cut-off point in stroke and heart disease studies. However, there is a limited understanding of the association between the BMI cut-off point in the Asian population category and stroke and heart disease. This study aimed to investigate the incidence rate ratio of stroke and heart disease by BMI categories for the Asian population. Methods: A 7-year prospective longitudinal study (2007–2014) was conducted on 6,688 adult Indonesian individuals (≥ 35 years) residing across 13 different provinces in Indonesia during the survey periods. Data on BMI were collected in 2007. Information on stroke and heart disease was obtained in both 2007 and in 2014. A multivariate-adjusted Poisson regression model was used to estimate the incidence rate ratio (IRR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of either stroke or heart disease or both stroke and heart disease by BMI. Results: Among the 6,688 eligible participants, 334 (5%) were judged as stroke and heart disease in 2014. The IRR (95% CI) of stroke and heart disease for participants with obesity was 2.57 (1.64–4.04) compared with those within normal weight. This incidence rate ratio was more pronounced among middle-aged adults (< 55 years) rather than the older adults (≥55 years).The IRR of stroke and heart disease among obese middle-aged adults was 4.18 (95% CI 2.10–8.31). Conclusions: An association was observed between obesity and the risk of stroke and heart disease, especially in middle-aged adults. These findings suggest that lowering BMI through the adoption of healthy dietary habits and increasing physical activity, particularly among middle-aged adults with high education, occupational employment, and residence in either urban or rural areas, may be beneficial for preventing stroke and heart disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The onus of proof in criminal cases is beyond any reasonable doubt, and the issue on the lack of complete internal validation data can be manipulated when it comes to justifying the validity and reliability of the X‐chromosomal short tandem repeats analysis for court representation. Therefore, this research evaluated the efficiency of the optimized 60% reduced volumes for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification using the Qiagen Investigator® Argus X‐12 QS Kit, as well as the capillary electrophoresis (CE) sample preparation for blood samples on Flinder's Technology Associates (FTA) cards. Good‐quality DNA profile (3000–12,000 RFU) from the purified blood sample on FTA card (1.2 mm) were obtained using the optimized PCR (10.0 μL of PCR reaction volume and 21 cycles) and CE (9.0 μL Hi‐Di™ Formamide and 0.3 μL DNA Size Standard 550 [BTO] and 27 s injection time) conditions. The analytical and stochastic thresholds were 100 and 200 RFU, respectively. Hence, the internal validation data supported the use of the optimized 60% reduced PCR amplification reaction volume of the Qiagen Investigator® Argus X‐12 QS Kit as well as the CE sample preparation for producing reliable DNA profiles that comply with the quality assurance standards for forensic DNA testing laboratories, while optimizing the analytical cost. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Counterfeiting of diplomas in Indonesia is back lively. Case This is present in some areas and within various shapes. He quoted from Tirto. Id, 873 certificates were produced. A campus-only private sector in Tangerang graduated 145 students. That is, 728 diplomas were issued. Who knows who is entitled to them? Notary Public is officially authorized general For make deed Authentic and owned authority other as meant in Constitution Article 1 number 30 of 2004 concerning Position Notary (UUJN) as has changed become Constitution number 2 of 2014 concerning Position Notary. In matter This determination criminal forgery deed Notary Public Already walking 21 years more in Indonesia. Happen Counterfeiting deed by Notary refer to the Judgment East Jakarta District Court Number 290/Pid.B/2020/PN Jkt. Tim. Defendant Name Taufik kindly valid and convincing guilty do action criminal Counterfeiting Deed Authentic form criminal prison for 1 (one) year and 6 (six) months. Notary Public do deviation law Notary Public can sentence punishment or penalty form penalty civil, administrative/code ethics Position Notary Public berdarkan Constitution position Notary (UUJN) Article 15 paragraph. Islam recognizes degrees of forgery, The same thing as a liar. That is behavior. The lie is a finger. Finger action fear of crime influences society. Reference beginning istinbath law Ulama's considerations on criminal forgery are Al-Qur'an, Hadith maslahat al-Mursalah, Ulil Amri. This writing will answer Fiqh Law's responses to Jinayah to penalty prison forgery deed notary. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Eight field pea parental lines and their twenty-eight F1s resulting from diallel design (excluding reciprocal) were analyzed for their combining ability and heterosis for yield and associated traits. ANOVA revealed significant variation among parents and among hybrids for days to 50% flowering, plant height, total number of pods, effective pods, seeds per pod, 100-seed weight, biological yield and seed yield; pod length also revealed significant differences among hybrids, suggesting the occurrence of considerable variability for studied traits. Crosses P-1541-16 × P-92-97-11 and P-1541-16 × P-1297-97 displayed significant heterosis over better-parent and control varieties for seed yield and associated traits. Combining ability analysis showedthat SCAvariance was considerably higher than corresponding GCAvariance for all traits. Genotype Aman and P-1297-97 were identified as good general combiners for seed yield, while cross P-1541-16 × P-1297-97, Aman × EC-564817, P-1541-16 × P-92-97-11 and P-1297-97 × P-92-97-11 were identified as specific cross-combiners for most of the studied traits. Consequently, these crosses might be exploited in future breeding programs to find desired segregants. PCA explained 81.68% and 83.34% variability in parents and crosses, respectively, for yield component. Furthermore, trait association between GCA effects and SCA effects demonstrates that biological yield, total number of pods, and effective pods exhibit additive gene action, but 100-seed weight exhibits non-additive gene action. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Despite the relentless effort by the local government, educational institutions and the social community, antisocial behaviors are still rampant in society, with 65% of those involved in antisocial behavior being youth. The main objective of this study was to investigate the mediation effect of emotional intelligence on the relationship between parenting style and antisocial behaviors among the youth in Malaysia. Parenting style was separated into three categories: permissive, authoritarian and authoritative. Emotional intelligence is the ability to manage and understand one own's emotions as well as others' emotions. Besides the parent–child relationship, emotional intelligence also plays an important role in the relationship between youth and antisocial behaviors, as multiple studies have found that youth with higher emotional intelligence are less likely to engage with antisocial behavior. A total of 400 young individuals (mean age 22.70 years) participated in this quantitative study by answering the Parental Authority Questionnaire; in addition, the Subtypes of Antisocial Behavior Questionnaire and the Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale were employed. Pearson's correlation coefficients, simple linear regression analysis, and covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM) were used to analyze the data. The results indicate a negative association between permissive and authoritative parenting styles and antisocial behavior among youth, while authoritarian parenting displays a positive association with antisocial behavior. The results show that emotional intelligence acts as a significant full mediator of the relationship between the permissive parenting style and antisocial behavior in Malaysia. Thus, this study affirms the importance of instilling emotional intelligence in the youth and providing positive social sustainability development intervention programs that aim to reduce antisocial behaviors among the youth, especially for those with permissive parents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article proposes a new Caystrine stink bug generic name, Neoriazocoris, to accommodate C. punjabensis Ahmad and Kamaluddin and its phylogenetic relationship. The presents species is reportedly different from that of Riazocoris, in having generally of dark brown or drab colour, not shining black as in R. nigra and R. punjabensis. Its labium is longer, passing beyond metacoxae and reaching to third abdominal sternum in contrast to much shorter labium in R. nigra and R. punjabensis. In addition, the present unique taxon seems advanced in having autapomorphies such as a marked knob on each posterior angle of first gonocoxae and spermathecal bulb.