Grade Development and Study of Price-Quality Relationship of Cashew Nut in North District of Goa

The grade standards have been developed for ascertaining the quality of cashew nuts and quality-price relationship has been studied in the North District of Goa, based on the data collected through personal interview for the year 1999-2000. Laboratory analysis, indexing, stepwise multiple regression analysis and tabular presentation have been employed for data analysis. Laboratory analysis consisted of generating data on qualitative variables, namely (i) number of nuts per kg, (ii) extraneous matter, (iii) void nuts, (iv) broken and damaged nuts, (v) oozing of liquid from cashew nut shell, (vi) cutting test, (vii) floating test, (viii) length, (ix) width, (x) thickness, (xi) moisture percentage, and (xii) recovery of kernels. By assigning appropriate weightages to these qualitative variables, scores have been worked out by adding the 12 quality parameters multiplied by the respective weightage. The total score so obtained has constituted the basis for grades. Five grade standards have been developed for cashew nut, based on composite index. It has been found that the number of nuts per kg, moisture percentage and cutting test reduce the prices and these factors could explain 98 per cent variations in price. All variables have been found to have the expected signs and only three variables, namely number of nuts per kg, floating test, and length have been observed significant in price determination. These results could be used as a guide by the farmers for fetching better price in the market, and by buyers for getting product of ascertained quality.Crop Production/Industries,

Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma

Renal cell carcinoma is the most common neoplasm of the kidney comprised of different histological variants. Chromophobe renal cell carcinoma (ChRCC) is a rare subtype of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) mainly diagnosed in the sixth decade of life. It is important to identify this entity because it has significantly better prognosis than the clear cell (conventional) and papillary renal cell carcinomas. The chromophobe renal cell carcinoma should be differentiated from oncocytoma and clear cell carcinoma. We report a case of a 70 year-old male who presented with a six month history of hematuria, left sided flank pain and a palpable non-tender lump in the left lumbar region. On radiology, the possibility of a left renal neoplasm was raised. A left radical nephrectomy was done and histopathological diagnosis of Type 2 (mixed) chromophobe renal cell carcinoma was given. We present this case owing to its relative rarity of incidence, difficulties encountered and differential diagnoses to be considered during diagnosis as the prognosis and management protocols differ with different variants

Acephalic Acardiac Fetus

Acardia (Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion Sequence) is a rare and one of the most bizarre congenital malformations occurring in multiple pregnancies. It affects 1 in 35,000 pregnancies. Usually one twin shows absence of heart and other is structurally normal. The acardiac twin presents with many bizarre anomalies such as lack of head, thorax and upper extremities. We report a case of autopsy study of acardiac twin with severe malformations. The case has been presented for its rarity

Ectopic Prostatic and Seminal Vesicle Tissue Confusing as Metastatic Adenocarcinoma

Ectopic prostatic tissue and seminal vesicle at pericolic fat is extremely rare. The nodules in the pericolic fat could raise a dilemma of metastatic deposits in cases of rectal adenocarcinoma. A 61 years old male underwent abdomino-perineal resection for rectal carcinoma. Nodules along with lymph nodes from pericolic fat were sampled to assess the spread. Histopathological and immunohistochemical staining of one nodule confirmed it to be the prostatic tissue while another nodule to be seminal vesicle. Seminal vesicle and prostatic heterotopia is significant in several respects, either symptomatic or asymptomatic, as the ectopic tissue can be endoscopically and histologically confused with malignancy of urinary or lower gastrointestinal system and may reflect divergent differentiation or a malformative process

PERAN PEMERINTAH MEMBERIKAN PERLINDUNGAN TERHADAP HAK KEKAYAAN INTELEKTUAL ATAS ALAT MUSIK MAWON

Intellectual Property Rights are rights to enjoy the economic results of an intellectual property rights on intellectual property rights study This focus on the IPR of the tool music existing tradition _ in Biak Island, Papua named Mawon . In this Research user type study empirical law using qualitative analysis namely analysis using qualitative measures , which will researched in study This is role government area about protection law to Right Riches Intellectual tool music traditional from Biak Island, Papua named Mawon . In addition, the purpose of this study is to find out what are the obstacles or obstacles in inventorying, maintaining, and maintaining traditional Mawon cultural expressions . from study that writer get results the author's interview with Mr. Yan Piter Yarangga as Mananwir in Biak Numfour as long as the protection carried out by the Biak Numfour Regional Government is only limited to preservation, namely performing the Mawon musical instrument in commemoration events such as the 77th Indonesian Independence Day which is carried out by the Biak Numfou Regional Governmen

PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR IPS MELALUI METODE COOPERATIVE LEARNING TIPE MAKE A MATCH SISWA KELAS III SD (Penelitian Tindakan Kelas pada Siswa SDN Rawamangun 09 Pagi Kec. Pulogadung Jakarta Timur)

peningkatan hasil belajar IPS melalui metode Cooperative Learning tipe Make a Match siswa kelas III SDN Rawamangun 09 Pagi Kec. Pulagadung Jakarta Timur. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SDN Rawamangun 09 Pagi Kec. Pulagadung Jakarta Timur dengan subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas III pada semester II tahun ajaran 2014/2015. Penelitian tindakan kelas ini dilaksanakan dengan menggunakan model spiral (siklus) dari Kemmis dan Mc. Taggart. Penelitian tindakan kelas dilakukan dengan tahap perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi, dan refleksi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan data yang diperoleh dari tes evaluasi pelajaran IPS tentang jenis-jenis pekerjaan siswa yang mendapat skor ≥ 68 pada siklus I 63,33% dan siklus II 86,66%. Sedangkan pemantau aktivitas guru dan siswa dengan metode Cooperative Learning tipe Make a Match pada siklus I pertemuan pertama 68,75% dan 67,5%, pertemuan kedua 72,5% dan 71,25% sedangkan siklus II pertemuan pertama 82,5% dan 78,75%, pertemuan kedua 88, 75% dan 86,5% Dengan demikian hasil belajar IPS yang diperoleh dengan metode Cooperative Learning tipe Make a Match dapat meningkat. Implikasi dari penelitian ini adalah dengan menggunakan metode Cooperative Learning tipe Make a Match dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa kelas III SDN Rawamangun 09 Pagi Kec. Pulagadung Jakarta Timu

The impact of extended electrodiagnostic studies in Ulnar Neuropathy at the elbow

Background: This study aimed to explore the value of extended motor nerve conduction studies in patients with ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow (UNE) in order to find the most sensitive and least time-consuming method. We wanted to evaluate the utility of examining both the sensory branch from the fifth finger and the dorsal branch of the ulnar nerve. Further we intended to study the clinical symptoms and findings, and a possible correlation between the neurophysiological findings and pain. Methods: The study was prospective, and 127 UNE patients who were selected consecutively from the list of patients, had a clinical and electrodiagnostic examination. Data from the most symptomatic arm were analysed and compared to the department's reference limits. Student's t - test, chi-square tests and multiple regression models were used. Two-side p-values < 0.05 were considered as significant. Results: Ulnar paresthesias (96%) were more common than pain (60%). Reduced ulnar sensitivity (86%) and muscle strength (48%) were the most common clinical findings. Adding a third stimulation site in the elbow mid-sulcus for motor conduction velocity (MCV) to abductor digiti minimi (ADM) increased the electrodiagnostic sensitivity from 80% to 96%. Additional recording of ulnar MCV to the first dorsal interosseus muscle (FDI) increased the sensitivity from 96% to 98%. The ulnar fifth finger and dorsal branch sensory studies were abnormal in 39% and 30% of patients, respectively. Abnormal electromyography in FDI was found in 49% of the patients. Patients with and without pain had generally similar conduction velocity parameter means. Conclusion: We recommend three stimulation sites at the elbow for MCV to ADM. Recording from FDI is not routinely indicated. Sensory studies and electromyography do not contribute much to the sensitivity of the electrodiagnostic evaluation, but they are useful to document axonal degeneration. Most conduction parameters are unrelated to the presence of pain

OPTIMASI PEMBUATAN PADA USAHA UMKM KERIPIK KELADI

MSMEs play an important role in driving the economy, even though they are small scale, thesebusinesses are able to help the wheels of a country's economy. MSMEs are a large and diversesector, and their contribution to economic growth and job creation is very significant. One of thepopular MSME sectors is the snack food industry, including the production of taro chips. Theobstacle in running this MSME is that it only looks at previous demand without using a productionplanning strategy. The non-implementation of production planning strategies is motivated byvarious factors. In this research, we will discuss the optimal production amount for Keladi ChipsMSMEs so that profits can be maximized by using the Linear Programming method. The datarequired to use the Linear Programming method is collecting data such as product type, productyield data, number of working days data, and sales data. This research produces a monthlyproduction profit of Rp. 7,584,000 of them with a production output of taro chips products of 900packs in one month.UMKM memainkan peran penting dalam menggerakkan perekonomian, meskipun berskalakecil, bisnis tersebut mampu membantu roda perekonomian suatu negara. UMKM merupakansektor yang besar dan beragam, dan kontribusinya terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi dan penciptaanlapangan kerja sangat signifikan. Salah satu sektor UMKM yang populer adalah indsutri makananringan, termasuk produksi keripik keladi. Kendala dalam menjalan UMKM ini ialah hanya melihatdari permintaan sebelumnya tanpa menggunakan strategi perencanaan produksi. Tidakditerapkannya strategi perencanaan produksi dilatarbelakangi oleh berbagai faktor. Dalampenelitian ini hendak dibahas yaitu jumlah produksi yang optimal pada UMKM Keripik Keladiagar keuntungan yang didapat lebih maksimal dengan menggunakan metode Linear Programming.Data yang diperlukan dalam penggunaan metode Linear Programming yaitu dengan pengumpulandata seperti jenis produk, data hasil produk, data jumlah hari kerja, dan data penjualan. Penelitianini menghasilkan keuntungan produksi pada setiap bulan sebesar Rp. 7.584.000 diantaranya denganoutput produksi produk keripik keladi sebanyak 900 bungkus dalam satu bulan