Radiosensitivitas dan Heritabilitas Ketahanan terhadap Penyakit Antraknosa pada Tiga Populasi Cabai yang Diinduksi Iradiasi Sinar Gamma

Commercial varieties of Chili is still susceptible to anthracnose disease. Anthracnose is one of diseases which caused yield loss about 10-80% in rainy season and 2-35% in dry season. One of the disease control method is to develop new varieties resistant to anthracnose through gamma-ray irradiation. This research was aimed to determine radiosensitivity level and heritability of Chili which generated by mutation inductions of three genotypes: IPB C2, IPB C10, and IPB C15. Seed of the three genotypes were irradiated by gamma rays at dosages of 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900 and 1,000 Gy. The LD50 in IPB C2, IPB C10, and IPB C15 were 317.9, 591.4, and 538.8 Gy, respectively. The character of IPB C2 mutants ranged between very susceptible to resistant against anthracnose disease, IPB C10 tended to very susceptible to highly resistant, and genotype IPB C15 tended to susceptible to highly resistant. Genotype IPB C2 had high level in heritability for disease resistance character, while medium level in heritability value was obtained on genotype IPB C10 and IPB C15.Keywords: genotype, LD50, mutant, mutation, see

Analisis Liabilitas dan Ekuitas terhadap Laba Operasional pada PT AlloBank Indonesia, Tbk

This research was conducted with the aim of analyzing whether the Liability and Equity factors affect Operational Profit at PT.Allo Bank Indonesia. In this analysis, using a quantitative approach which uses secondary data collected from the quarterly financial reports of PT. AlloBank Indonesia, Tbk. from 2015 to 2022. The data was analyzed using descriptive analysis techniques, multiple linear regression analysis, classical assumption tests, and hypothesis testing. The results of the study show that partially Liabilities do not have a significant effect while Equity has a positive relationship and has a significant effect on Operating Income. Taken together, the Liability and Equity Variables have a significant impact on operating profit with an adjusted R square of 10.3%. However, this study has limitations on the representativeness of the secondary data which will affect the results of the analysis so that for future researchers, it is advisable to use more complete data and consider the measurement of relevant additional variables. &nbsp

Aging and Rheological Properties of Latex and Crumb Rubber Modified Bitumen Using Dynamic Shear Rheometer

Rubberized bitumen technology has been applied for a long time to enhance the performance of the asphalt pavement. In this research, the influence of natural rubber (NR) latex and crumb rubber (CR) on the conventional and rheological characteristics of 80/100 penetration grade bitumen before and after aging was compared. Conventional tests of penetration, ring and ball temperature, and ductility were conducted to evaluate the consistency of base bitumen and rubberized bitumen. A dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) test was carried out to evaluate the viscoelastic characteristics of the base and rubberized bitumen. The results showed that the addition of NR latex and CR reduced the penetration grade and increased the ring and ball temperature and ductility of the rubberized bitumen. This indicates that promising enhancement of the bitumen properties can be expected with the addition of NR latex and CR. The rheological properties analysis results showed that addition of CR up to 8% and NR latex up to 4% improved the complex modulus and rutting resistance of the rubberized bitumen compared to conventional bitumen. This indicates that the application of NR latex and CR in bitumen modification is expected to improve the durability of asphalt pavement.

Toxicity of imidacloprid gel bait against laboratory strain of Periplaneta americana (L.) (Dictyoptera : Blattidae) and Blattella germanica (L.)(Dictyoptera : Blattellidae)

The efficacy of a 2.15% imidacloprid gel bait against laboratory strain Periplaneta americana and Blattella germanica was evaluated under laboratory conditions. The susceptibility trend of both species towards imidacloprid was: adult male < adult female < nymphs. All stages of both species were dead within 10 days in primary poisoning testing. Periplaneta americana adult male (LT50 = 0.47 h; LT95 = 5.24 h) died fastest, while nymphs of B. germanica took the longest time to reach 95% mortality (LT95 = 43.84 h). In indirect exposure via secondary poisoning, only adult males of P. americana (LT50 = 100.63 h) and B. germanica (LT50 = 54.66 h) obtained 50% mortality before the testing ended. No complete mortalities were achieved in any stages of both species within 10 days of secondary poisoning testing. Therefore, imidacloprid gel bait used in this study was able to cause complete mortalities within less than 2 days of 10-day primary poisoning testing but less effective in the 10-day secondary poisoning testing

The Effectiveness of Utilising the Building Information Modelling Based Tools for Safety Training and Job Hazard İdentification

The fields of architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) have kept pace with recent technological developments in design and construction. However, it is difficult to obtain information on the breadth of applications of BIM -based tools throughout the life cycle of construction projects. Hence, this study attempts to empirically identify and evaluate the applications of pre-construction tools, with a focus on safety training and workplace hazard recognition. A questionnaire in the form of a survey was used to collect data. The results show that the ten predictors account for 52.3% of the variation in BIM knowledge (F (10, 56) = 6.133, p &lt; 0.001). It is also found that site analysis and safety instructions have no effect on the measured variable. The study represented a comprehensive blend of research to improve the use of BIM -based tools for safety training and workplace hazard identification. It also contributed to the knowledge of how to use BIM -based tools in the pre-construction phase. The development of the BIM -process flow framework for safety training and hazard identification will be the main focus of future work

Proximate composition and the mineral contents of soya beans (Glycine max) available in Kano State, Nigeria

Soya bean is an important source of high-quality protein and oil, as well as other nutritious substances. The higher the content of these nutritious substances in a given soya bean, the higher it’s quality. The mineral and proximate contents of the variety of soya beans available in Kano state, Nigeria, were determined using standard procedures. The percentage (%) proximate composition was found to be Moisture 8.13%, Crude Protein 39.24%, Crude Fibre 6.84%, Crude Lipid 30.31%, Ash 4.61%, and Carbohydrate 5.08%. While the average mineral contents (%) were found to be 0.003 (Na), 0.216 (K), 0.281 (Mg), 0.324 (Ca), 0.722 (P), 0.003 (Zn), 0.002 (Cu), 0.291 (Mn) and 0.018 (Fe). The result is an indication of the nutritional importance of soya beans, and thus its production and quality require to be improved.Keywords: Mineral content, Nutritional value, Proximate composition, Soya bean

The Effect of Kelvin Effect on the Equilibrium Effective Radii and Hygroscopic Growth of Atmospheric Aerosols

In this paper we extracted microphysical properties of six types of atmospheric aerosols from Optical Properties of Aerosols and Clouds (OPAC) and numerically analyzed the analytical expressions for the changes in the equilibrium relative humidity (RH), effective radius, effective hygroscopic growth, the magnitudes and fractional changes in the effective radii  and the effective hygroscopic growth on the effects of surface tension (the Kelvin effect) on ambient atmospheric aerosols. The expressions were applied to two - one parameter models. We discovered from the analysis of the data extracted that, to the lowest order error, the change in the equilibrium RH, effective radii and effective hygroscopic growth depend on the compositions of the aerosols. From the two models used, we also discovered that the fractional changes in the ambient RH, effective radii and effective hygrosocopic growth, also depend on the aerosols compositions. Finally, we discovered that the magnitude of the Kelvin effect and its consequences on the atmospheric aerosols depend on the hygroscopicity of the aerosols. Keywords: Kelvin effect, effective radius, effective hygroscopic growth, atmospheric aerosols, ambient Relative Humidity

Seroprevalence of Paediatric Malaria Infections in Two Hospitals in Kano State, Nigeria.

A study of Seroprevalence of malaria infections in Wudil and Gaya General Hospitals, Kano State, Nigeria was conducted between April and July 2013. Blood smears were obtained from 229 children (102 from Wudil General Hospital and 127 from Gaya General Hospital) who comprised of 62 males and 40 females; and 79 males and 48 females from Wudil and Gaya General Hospitals respectively. These were screened for the presence of malaria parasites using thick and thin Giemsa stained blood films method as well as test kits procedure specific for P. falciparum. Results obtained showed that children aged 1-3 years had the highest (85.4% and 46.6%) prevalence of malaria infections than other age groups at both hospitals respectively). The difference in prevalence of malaria infections with regards to age groups was not statistically significant (P&gt;0.05). Males seem to be mostly infected (85.5% and 33.9%) with plasmodium parasite than their female counterpart (60.0% and 20.8%) at both hospitals respectively; and these were found to be statistically significant (P&lt;0.05).Wudil General Hospital, Kano had the highest (75.5%) prevalence rate of paediatric malaria than Gaya General Hospital, Kano (41.7%). P. falciparum was found to be significantly predominant among the species recorded (P&lt;0.05). The study revealed that malaria is a major public health problem among the children aged 1-10 years in both villages. Hence, complete mobilization and health education in order to reduce man-vector contact as well as reduce frequent self medication and prophylaxis is advocated among others in the study areas

Associations between Cognition, Gender and Monocyte Activation among HIV Infected Individuals in Nigeria.

The potential role of gender in the occurrence of HIV-related neurocognitive impairment (NCI) and associations with markers of HIV-related immune activity has not been previously examined. In this study 149 antiretroviral-naïve seropositive subjects in Nigeria (SP, 92 women and 57 men) and 58 seronegative (SN, 38 women and 20 men) were administered neuropsychological testing that assessed 7 ability domains. From the neuropsychological test scores was calculated a global deficit score (GDS), a measure of overall NCI. Percentages of circulating monocytes and plasma HIV RNA, soluble CD163 and soluble CD14 levels were also assessed. HIV SP women were found to be younger, more educated and had higher CD4+ T cell counts and borderline higher viral load measures than SP men. On the neuropsychological testing, SP women were more impaired in speed of information processing and verbal fluency and had a higher mean GDS than SN women. Compared to SP men, SP women were also more impaired in speed of information processing and verbal fluency as well as on tests of learning and memory. Numbers of circulating monocytes and plasma sCD14 and sCD163 levels were significantly higher for all SP versus all SN individuals and were also higher for SP women and for SP men versus their SN counterparts. Among SP women, soluble CD14 levels were slightly higher than for SP men, and SP women had higher viral load measurements and were more likely to have detectable virus than SP men. Higher sCD14 levels among SP women correlated with more severe global impairment, and higher viral load measurements correlated with higher monocyte numbers and sCD14 and sCD14 levels, associations that were not observed for SP men. These studies suggest that the risk of developing NCI differ for HIV infected women and men in Nigeria and, for women, may be linked to effects from higher plasma levels of HIV driving activation of circulating monocytes

An Efficient Transfer Learning-based Approach for Apple Leaf Disease Classification

Correct identification and categorization of plant diseases are crucial for ensuring the safety of the global food supply and the overall financial success of stakeholders. In this regard, a wide range of solutions has been made available by introducing deep learning-based classification systems for different staple crops. Despite being one of the most important commercial crops in many parts of the globe, research proposing a smart solution for automatically classifying apple leaf diseases remains relatively unexplored. This study presents a technique for identifying apple leaf diseases based on transfer learning. The system extracts features using a pretrained EfficientNetV2S architecture and passes to a classifier block for effective prediction. The class imbalance issues are tackled by utilizing runtime data augmentation. The effect of various hyperparameters, such as input resolution, learning rate, number of epochs, etc., has been investigated carefully. The competence of the proposed pipeline has been evaluated on the apple leaf disease subset from the publicly available `PlantVillage' dataset, where it achieved an accuracy of 99.21%, outperforming the existing works.Comment: Accepted in ECCE 2023, 6 pages, 6 figures, 4 table