Maturity Values Research Articles

Pengaruh Metode "Sabaq, Sabqi, Manzil" Terhadap Kemampuan Hafalan Santri di Rumah Tahfizh Al-Huda Pangkalpinang

The purpose of this study is to test the influence of the methods “sabaq, sabqi, and manzil” on the ability of the centri. A quantitative research approach using correlational methods involves a population of entire centers of the Qur'an that is sampled using saturated sampling techniques. Data gathering techniques include lifting, centric evaluation, structured interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques use simple linear regression with the help of SPSS 22. The results of the study showed: 1) The values of the centri maturity for 4 weeks by applying the method “sabaq, sabqi, manzil” were at a satisfactory predicate at the interval of 75–85, where there were 17 centri with a percentage of 69.96%. See from the records of the ability of centrii maturity before and after the application of such methods that the centrian maturity that initially only sects maturity in a week 1⁄2 Juz increased to 1-2 Juz in the week. 2) There is no significant influence between the application of the methods “sabaq, sabqi, and manzil” and the ability of the centri. Showed with a titling result smaller than the table (0,924 < 1,708) means H0 accepted and Ha rejected. This can happen due to items on the lift that are not understood by the respondents, respondents answering with origins, different child memory abilities, and the presence of incoherent centri's muraja'ah.

A new methodology for kerogen maturity estimation based on Raman spectroscopy and chemometric analysis

Diverse criteria or parameters have been cited as tools to determine the maturity of carbonaceous matter (CM) found in geologic samples using Raman spectroscopy. However, these approaches involve the mathematical decomposition of Raman bands which can vary with the specific method, the software employed, or even the individual user. Data should be treated spectrum by spectrum and a similar spectroscopic pre-treatment should be applied to the whole dataset. All these factors affect the final result and can introduce a wide uncertainty and bias. We propose an alternative chemometric method that avoids these sources of uncertainty by considering the entire spectrum, not just certain regions, while allowing specific regions of interest to be defined. Moreover, spectra pre-treatment is not required. We employ principal component analysis (PCA) across the whole range of spectra. While the method does not provide an absolute maturity value, it allows comparison of different CM in terms of maturity or H:C ratio. In the analysis of coal standards, samples were grouped by maturity.

Vaginal changes after ovariectomy in ewes: A large animal model for genitourinary syndrome of menopause.

To evaluate the effect of iatrogenic menopause on the physiology of the vagina of the ewe and to evaluate if vaginal changes in ewes can be translated to women with genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). Preclinical research with Dohne Merino ewes. Iatrogenic menopause was induced by bilateral ovariectomy (OVX). Animals were randomized for surgery, blinded for allocation and outcome assessment. Differences between groups were determined by linear regression analyses at 5 months after OVX. Outcome measures were vaginal epithelial thickness, pH, vaginal maturation value, vaginal maturation index, epithelial glycogen accumulation, content of elastin fibers, collagen, and vascularity. OVX ewes (n = 20) showed epithelial thinning of the vaginal wall from 146 μm to 47 μm (mean, P < 0.001). Furthermore, epithelial glycogen accumulation and vascularity of the vaginal wall significantly decreased (43% and 23%, respectively) as compared with the control group (no intervention; n = 5). No significant differences were found for other outcome measures. This study established the ewe as a suitable large animal model for GSM. Furthermore, the similar relevant outcomes in humans and ewes hold great value for future translational research for the evaluation and optimization of different treatment modalities for GSM.

Behavior of molecular maturity parameters in overmature shales affected by diabase intrusion (Irati Formation, Paraná Basin – Brazil)

Molecular parameters based on saturated and aromatic compounds are important tools to access thermal maturation, but the behavior of these compounds is affected by different rates of heating. This study used samples from the Irati Formation, one of the most important source rocks in the Paraná Basin, to assess the behavior of commonly used maturation parameters in overmature rocks, in conditions of high heating rates. The Irati Formation belongs to an atypical hydrocarbon generation system. It was matured by heat of the magmatic intrusions related to volcanism of the Serra Geral Group. The main objective of this work is to evaluate how the heat of a diabase intrusion affected the distribution of the saturated and aromatic biomarker parameters, relating to the intrusive rock distance. For this purpose, eleven shale samples from the borehole CBM-002-ST-RS of the Santa Terezinha field were analyzed. The samples were located at a maximum distance of 46.4 m from a 35.32 m-thick diabase intrusion. For the better understanding of each parameter behavior, was established four different zones according to their trends: maturity correlation, equilibrium, reversal and high thermal stress. The maturity correlation zone is where the progression of the parameter's values are correlated to the increase in maturation towards the base of the profile. The saturated parameters, such as Ts/(Ts + Tm), M30/(M30 + H30) and C29Ts/(C29Ts + H29) marked the increase in maturation of the samples more distant from the intrusion, and the aromatic parameters, such as MPI-1, MPR, DMDBTR 2.4/1.4 and TA(I)/TA(I + II), show an increase in maturation at the intermediate-distance samples. The ratio of Tric/H30 marked the increase of maturation in the largest number of samples. The parameters that reach equilibrium in the beginning of oils window entered the profile already in the equilibrium zone, such as 20S/(20S + 20R), 22S/(22S + 22R) and ββ/(αα + ββ). Furthermore, most parameters presented a reversal zone after the equilibrium or the maturity correlation zone, where they showed an inverse pattern with increase in maturation value. Finally, all parameters presented a chaotic distribution in the samples closest to the intrusion (starting at an average distance of 11 m from the intrusion), this behavior characterize the high thermal stress zone.

Career Intervention to Enhance Students' Career Maturity

Career interventions aim to improve students' career maturity. Career maturity needs to be improved in the era of society 5. 0. Most students do not yet have career planning and career readiness. 3 career intervention programs, including identification of the Indonesian Interest Test (TMI), career counseling, and career workshops. The method used is Participatory Action Research (PAR) with five stages, namely problem identification, action planning, taking action, evalution, and reflection. There were 24 vocational school students aged 15-18 years Effectiveness of intervention using pretest and posttest. analyzed using a different paired sample test. As a result, career planning, career exploration, and decision making were classified a s inadequate by 50% (12 people out of 24 participants); Career information and self-knowledge of career are quite adequate at 50% (12 people out of 24 participants. Descriptive statistical results with a mean pre-test value of 47.50 and a mean post test value of 81.25. The mean value is 81.25 &gt; 47.50, meaning that descriptively there is a difference in the average career maturity value before and after the intervention. The correlation results of paired samples show the correlation test test and post test. The correlation coefficient is 0.348 with its significance value of 0.187. Probability 0.05, significance 0.187 &gt; 0.05, meaning there is no relationship between pre test and post test. The results of the paired samples test, known significance value (2-tailed) of 0.000 &lt; 0.05 means that there is an average difference between pre-test and post-test career maturity, meaning that there is an effect of intervention on increasing student career maturity. Recommendations need to further improve students' career maturity by optimizing soft skills, digital skills, and social skills involving families, schools, and communities.

Impact of primary molars with periapical disease on permanent successors: A retrospective radiographic study

ObjectiveTo clarify the effects on the development, position and morphology of the permanent successors of primary molars affected by apical periodontitis (AP). MethodA total of 132 panoramic radiographs of children aged from 4 to 10 were screened out and a total of 159 mandibular second primary molars with chronic apical periodontitis（AP）(93 males and 66 females) were analyzed. The maturation values of permanent successors were interpreted and scored according to Nolla's method and compared with normal ones'. The proportion of abnormalities in the morphology and orientation of permanent successors were counted, and the differences between men and women was analyzed. The distribution of various abnormalities in different age groups was also analyzed. ResultThere were significant differences in development of permanent successors in this study compared with the normal ones' in all age groups, among which the differences were statistically significant in males aged in 4,5,7 groups and females aged in 4,6 (P < 0.05). The proportions of permanent successors involved with dental follicle broken, malposition and malformation were 78.94%, 42.1%, 8.42% and 82.50%, 38.75%, 15.00%, respectively, with no gender difference. And the highest proportion of these three were all found in 9 years old age group. ConclusionAP of primary teeth can lead to accelerated or delayed development of permanent successors to some extent, and may also lead to changes in their shape and direction.

Analisis Tingkat Kematangan E-Learning Pada Perguruan Tinggi

This study aims to assess the extent to which the e-learning maturity level of Metamedia University is related to data management. Through the COBIT 4.1 framework in the deliver and support domain, namely DS11 (managed data), it can be seen the maturity level of Metamedia University e-learning. This study resulted in a maturity value on the DS11 of 2.82 which means the maturity level is at level 3, namely defined process. In general, it can be explained that the data management process already has standard procedures that have been socialized, but the implementation of these steps is not controlled so that there are many deviations. One of the improvement effort made is the determination of performance indicators and targets that are socialized for each work unit as well as increased training and formal certification of data management personnel. In addition, management optimizes monitoring of data management and performance indicators as well as performance targets.

The effect of nettle vaginal cream on subjective symptoms of vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women

Background and objectiveVaginal atrophy is a condition where the vaginal epithelium gets thinner and includes symptoms, such as vaginal dryness, abnormal vaginal discharge, vaginal bleeding, dyspareunia, and sexual problems. Hormone therapy is associated with some problems and some women prefer herbal medicine to reduce vaginal atrophy. Considering the phytoestrogenic compounds present in the nettle, this study aimed to investigate the effect of the nettle vaginal cream on subjective symptoms of vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women. Materials and methodsThis triple-blind randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial study was conducted on 84 eligible postmenopausal women aged 45–60 years, who referred to comprehensive health service centers in Aliabad Katul in 2021–2022. Women eligible for the study received 5% nettle vaginal cream and placebo for 8 weeks. Subjective symptoms of vaginal atrophy were assessed before, four and eight weeks after the intervention. Data collection tools included a checklist for research unit selection, individual and midwifery characteristics questionnaire, vaginal assessment scale (VAS), vaginal pH, laboratory results of the vaginal maturation value (VMV). Data analysis was performed using SPSS software (version 21) and independent t-test, Mann-Whitney, chi-square, Two-way analysis of variance and analysis of covariance. P value less than 0.05 was considered significant. ResultsSubjective symptoms of vaginal atrophy decreased significantly after the intervention compared to before the intervention in both the nettle and placebo groups (p < 0.001), but in the comparison between groups four weeks and eight weeks after the intervention, the subjective symptoms of vaginal atrophy in nettle group decreased significantly (p < 0.001). In the nettle group, the scores of vaginal burning, vaginal dryness, vaginal itching and dyspareunia significantly improved after the intervention compared to before the intervention (p < 0.001). Also, in the nettle group compared to the placebo group, after the intervention, vaginal burning and vaginal dryness score (p < 0.001) and vaginal itching score (0.004) improved significantly. ConclusionBased on the results of the present study, Nettle vaginal cream reduced subjective symptoms of vaginal atrophy, including vaginal burning, vaginal dryness, vaginal itching, and dyspareunia in postmenopausal women, so it is a cost-effective, available and do not have the side effects product that can be useful for menopausal women.

Physical performance and somatic maturity in male and female judo athletes: An analysis in different age categories

BackgroundMaturity status is an important parameter to understand physical performance in young judo athletes, especially considering different age categories. ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to investigate the role of each age category (U13, U15, and U18) on physical performance between and within the age groups. MethodsSixty-five male athletes from the U13 (n = 17), U15 (n = 30), and U18 categories (n = 18), and 28 female from the U13 (n = 9), U15 (n = 15), and U18 categories (n = 4) participated in this study. The assessments were performed at two moments separated by 48 h and included anthropometric measurements and physical tests (standing long jump, medicine ball throw, handgrip strength, Special Judo Fitness Test, and Judogi Grip Strength Test). The athletes also provided their date of birth and judo experience. One-way analysis of variance and Pearson correlation were used with significant level set at 5%. ResultsThe main results showed higher values of somatic variables (maturity status and body size) and physical performance in the U18 compared to U15 and U13 in male and female (p < 0.05), but no differences between U15 and U13 (p > 0.05). In general, training experience, chronological age, and somatic variables were correlated (moderate to very large magnitude) with physical performance in all age categories for male (r = 0.40–0.66, p < 0.05) and female groups (r = 0.49–0.73, p < 0.05). ConclusionWe concluded that U18 athletes showed higher values of somatic maturity, training experience, and physical performance compared to U13 and U15 categories, with no differences between U13 and U15. In general, training experience, chronological age, and somatic variables were correlated with physical performance in all age categories.

Modelling growth in Suffolk and Charollais sheep populations using random regression models and validation of constrained polynomial correlation values

Random regression modelling has been used across multiple animal species to model longitudinal data. The random regression model for growth accounts for the genetic correlation between measures of the same trait over time and the wide environmental variability in growth, but this requires adequate weight records across the age range. However, contemporary management practices in sheep in the United Kingdom generally focus on growing lambs and neglect mature weight recordings. This study examined modelling strategies for growth data in Suffolk and Charollais sheep, provided by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, with polynomial random regression modelling with many early life weight recordings but limited weight recordings in mature animals. Two methods were employed to model the data. In Method A, missing mature weight records were predicted for those animals that did not have a recorded mature weight. The animals were sorted into groups based on the identity of their sires and the year in which the animal was born. Mature weight values were predicted within each group with a multiple regression model. The dataset, including predicted values, was analysed with random regression models using polynomials and simple linear regression for animal and permanent environmental (PE) effects. In Method B, the dataset with missing mature weight records was analysed using a random linear regression animal model with random animal and PE effects. Due to problems of convergence because the parameters were close to the boundary space, fixing the correlation between the intercept and slope of the Legendre polynomial at different levels was investigated. The heritability values resulting from the model with a fixed correlation between intercept and slope parameters at 0.5 for the Suffolk dataset resulted in heritability values ranging from 0.2 to 0.5 from 1 to 619 days of age. Corresponding estimates for the Charollais dataset ranged from 0.18 to 0.49 from 1 to 640 days of age. For the Suffolk data, the genetic correlations ranged from 1.00 to 0.08 between weight at day 1 to weight at day 619, while for the Charollais, the correlations ranged from 1.00 to 0.05 from 1 to 640 days of age. Validation procedures were undertaken using a multitrait approach to examine the estimated breeding values when the correlation between the intercept and slope are fixed at different levels. The results indicated that fixing the correlation at 0.5 gave the most appropriate estimates for the Suffolk and Charollais datasets.

Comparison of Black-Scholes and GARCH Option Models on The Jakarta Islamic Index with Collar Strategy

Objective –The revival of the Islamic economy in Indonesia was marked by the establishment of the Jakarta Islamic Index (JII) on July 3, 2000. From 2000 to 2020, two economic crises hit Indonesia in 2008 and 2020. These crises also had an impact on the high price fluctuations of JII. Assets can be protected from significant losses by hedging. One of the hedging strategies was option contracts with a collar strategy. Methodology – The data analysed in this research were the JII closing price data from 2000 to 2020 using the Black Scholes model and the GARCH model with the Collar strategy. Findings – Option with the Collar strategy provided more benefits in crises than without Option. In crisis conditions, the Option with the GARCH method and the collar strategy provided a higher average profit of 3.07% on the one-month Option and 7.01% on the three-month Option than without using the Option with the collar strategy. In non-crisis conditions, the Option using the GARCH method, and the collar strategy provided a 0.16% higher average profit at one-month maturity than without the Option. Meanwhile, the average profit decreased by 1.45% at the three-month maturity. The collar strategy resulted in less volatility. Without a collar strategy, JII volatility was 103%. The collar strategy produced maximum volatility of 12.71%, 15.18%, and 17.14%. The findings also revealed that the GARCH model was better than the Black Scholes based on the AMSE value obtained in crisis conditions with a maturity of one month and three months and in non-crisis conditions with a maturity of one month. Meanwhile, the Black Scholes model showed better results in non-crisis conditions with a maturity of three months. Novelty – Based on the research result, the Option with a collar strategy is effective for hedging in crisis conditions. This research assesses the collar strategy with several different maturity values to get the most effective value. Type of Paper: Empirical JEL Classification: G11, G13. Keywords: Black Scholes; Collar Strategy; GARCH; Jakarta Islamic Index; Option Contracts. Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Hendrawan, R; Arifin, Z. (2023). Comparison of Black-Scholes and GARCH Option Models on The Jakarta Islamic Index with Collar Strategy, J. Fin. Bank. Review, 7(4), 16 – 27. https://doi.org/10.35609/jfbr.2023.7.4(2)

Unearthing the potential sustainability of cellulose and exploring its source, fate, and recovery

The occurrence of cellulose in wastewater is mostly due to the usage of lavatory tissue, anticipated to be about 30% of the produced domestic sewage. This makes the recovery of cellulosic substances from wastewater important as a resource valorization strategy. The cellulose recovery is highly recommended to be included in wastewater treatment plant (WWTPs), associated with the favorable environmental impression, flexible routes of application, and mature value chain. In the present review, a comprehensive map was drawn for the initial and transformational applications of cellulose in WWTPs. Typical microbial cultures found in wastewater, facilitating cellulose degradation in both aerobic and anaerobic cases were thoroughly reviewed. An outlook of commercialized technologies purposed for cellulose recovery has been provided, with prominence on rotating bed filter. The benefits of cellulose recovery from wastewater via various routes were also highlighted.

Regional Regulations: Implementation of Electronic-based Government System

This Academic Paper Research uses two approaches in comprehensively examining aspects of regulatory legitimacy, namely normative legal research and empirical research. The data collection technique used is Library Research on secondary data. Literature study was conducted to obtain secondary legal material by conducting a review of books related to the object of preparation. Data analysis was carried out using the content analysis approach. The results showed that the evaluation of SPBE and the Maturity value of 2.67 was good. There are already juridical and philosophical aspects in developing this information system, and it has been developed based on laws and regulations and the vision and mission and objectives of the Serang Regency Government. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the Government of Serang Regency has carried out the SPBE evaluation stage and obtained a Maturity score of 2.67 with a good predicate, Internal Policy is one of the domains in improving the quality of public services in Serang Regency, The philosophical basis for the Draft Serang Regency Regional Regulation on Government-Based Systems Electronic means the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia Article 28F and the scope and direction of regulation of the Draft Regional Regulation on an Electronic-Based Government System in accordance with the vision, mission, goals and objectives to be achieved by the Central government in accordance with the mandate given in Presidential Regulation Number 95 of 2018 concerning Electronic-Based Government Systems.

A Data-Driven Approach to the Unified Evaluation of Conventional and Unconventional Hydrocarbon Resources: Application to Low-Mature to Mature Source Rocks in the Liaohe Western Depression

Hydrocarbon potential evaluation is a high priority in oil/gas exploration which is significantly influenced by evaluation methods and subjective cognition. With the aim of quantitatively establishing a hydrocarbon generation and expulsion (HGE) model of source rocks, a data-driven approach is proposed based on abundant and readily available Rock-Eval/total organic carbon content (TOC)/vitrinite reflectance (VRo) datasets. This approach takes into account the original hydrocarbon generation potential (GPIo) and the loss of TOC. Hydrocarbon generation simulation was also adopted in this study. This data-driven method was applied to the Lower Paleogene Shahejie Formation (Es4), which has three sets of superior source rocks (average thickness &gt; 250 m, TOC &gt; 3%). The GPIo of the Es4 low-maturity source rock was 600 mg HC/g TOC. The initial maturity values of hydrocarbon generation and expulsion were 0.36% and 0.46%, respectively. The Gaosheng sub-member of the Es4 source rock had the largest amount of hydrocarbon generation but a limited amount of hydrocarbon expulsion, implying a favorable exploration of shale oil resources. By contrast, the values of the conventional, unconventional tight, and shale oil resource potentials of the Niuxintuo sub-member were 3.20 × 107, 7.70 × 107, and 5.93 × 108 t, respectively, indicating good prospects for tight oil and shale oil exploration. A comparison between the previous method and the data-driven method showed considerable differences in the restoration of GPIo and TOC, and both had their own limitations. This data-driven approach provides a quick and valid source rock evaluation method and can greatly enhance the accuracy of resource assessment.

Nanopore Characteristics of the Cambrian Niutitang Formation Organic-Rich Shales in the Middle Yangtze Region and Its Formation Controlling Factors

The shale of Cambrian Niutitang Formation is one of the most important shale gas reservoirs in the Middle Yangtze region, South China. Nanopores are important reservoir spaces for shale gas. The study of pore characteristics and its formation controlling factors is of great significance for the exploration and development of shale gas in the Niutitang Formation. In this study, two drilling core samples and two profile samples were investigated. The laser Raman, X-ray diffraction analysis, FE-SEM, and low-pressure N2 and CO2 adsorption methods are used to study the geochemical and mineral compositions of the shales, and the nanopore characteristics and its formation controlling factors of the shales are discussed. Results show that the shales have the following features: (1) rich in organic matter (OM) and the total organic carbon (TOC) contents ranging from 2.65 to 11.33%, with an average value of 6.81%. (2) The main mineral components of these shales are quartz, feldspar, clay minerals, calcite, and a small amount of pyrite. (3) The samples from the center of the Middle Yangtze region (EY1 well and BGP profile) have a higher maturity value ( Rmc R 0 % = 4.0 %) relatively to the samples from the south of the Middle Yangtze region (XD1 well and JF profile), where the Rmc R 0 % is 2.8%. (4) The maximum N2 adsorption capacity of the four groups of shale samples ranges from 5.090 to 27.333 cm3/g, with an average value of 15.571 cm3/g, while the maximum CO2 adsorption capacity ranges from 2.686 to 5.567 cm3/g, with an average value of 3.776 cm3/g. The higher maturity leads to the EY1 well having the lowest average maximum N2 adsorption capacity, while most of the OM pores in the EY1 well and BGP profile samples are smaller than 10 nm in diameter. The tectonic uplift leads to the profile samples having more meso-macropores than the core samples. The dissolution pores and granular mineral support are the key factors for the better pore structure of the high-evolution stage Niutitang Formation shale.

A multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled study to select the minimum effective dose of estetrol in postmenopausal participants (E4Relief): part 2-vaginal cytology, genitourinary syndrome of menopause, and health-related quality of life.

A phase 2 study showed that 15 mg estetrol (E4) alleviates vasomotor symptoms (VMS). Here, we present the effects of E4 15 mg on vaginal cytology, genitourinary syndrome of menopause, and health-related quality of life. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, postmenopausal participants (n = 257, 40-65 y) were randomized to receive E4 2.5, 5, 10, or 15 mg or placebo once daily for 12 weeks. Outcomes were the vaginal maturation index and maturation value, genitourinary syndrome of menopause score, and the Menopause Rating Scale to assess health-related quality of life. We focused on E4 15 mg, the dose studied in ongoing phase 3 trials, and tested its effect versus placebo at 12 weeks using analysis of covariance. Least square (LS) mean percentages of parabasal and intermediate cells decreased, whereas superficial cells increased across E4 doses; for E4 15 mg, the respective changes were -10.81% (P = 0.0017), -20.96% (P = 0.0037), and +34.17% (P < 0.0001). E4 15 mg decreased LS mean intensity score for vaginal dryness and dyspareunia (-0.40, P = 0.03, and -0.47, P = 0.0006, respectively); symptom reporting decreased by 41% and 50%, respectively, and shifted to milder intensity categories. The overall Menopause Rating Scale score decreased with E4 15 mg (LS mean, -3.1; P = 0.069) and across doses was associated with a decreasing frequency and severity of VMS (r = 0.34 and r = 0.31, P < 0.001). E4 demonstrated estrogenic effects in the vagina and decreased signs of atrophy. E4 15 mg is a promising treatment option also for important menopausal symptoms other than VMS.

Genetic Diversity Analysis in Foxtail Millet [Setaria italica (L.) P. Beauv.] Genotypes

Foxtail millet (Setaria italica) is one of the least studied crops in terms of genetic resource characterization and genetic enhancement while compare to cereals. Hundred foxtail millet lines representing the national collection were evaluated at Medziphema, Nagaland University in Summer-2022 for polygenic trait evaluation and data subjected to genetic diversity analyses. Hundred foxtail millet genetic resources were divided into ten clusters by non-hierarchical cluster analysis (k-mean) was used and Elbow method was used to find out the optimum number of clusters. Genotypes were grouped into different cluster viz. Cluster I (6), Cluster II (9), Cluster III (12), Cluster IV (4), Cluster V (9), Cluster VI (8), Cluster VII (14), Cluster VIII (17), Cluster IX (17) and Cluster X (4). Cluster X had four accessions which are characterized by desired mean values and the genotypes belongs to these clusters can be utilized for the future breeding programs. The first five PCA components generated up to 82.43 percent of the diversity across genotypes tested for various agro-morphological variables. The first principal component explained 37.50 percent while, the second, third, fourth and five principal component exhibited 16.53 percent, 10.91 percent, 9.53 percent and 7.49 percent variability respectively, among the germplasm lines for the traits under study. Genotypes G2, G5, G10, G27 have low values for days to 50% flowering, days to maturity, plant height and high values for panicle length, flag leaf length and peduncle length, biological yield, fodder yield and grain yield per plant so that these genotypes can be used for general cultivation under Nagaland conditions and these materials could be used in further breeding programme

Analisis Kematangan Emosi Dan Perilaku Agresi Verbal Pada Remaja Di Kota Tomohon

This study aims to find out how emotional maturity and verbal aggression are in adolescents in the city of Tomohon, North Sulawesi. This type of research is a type of case study research that uses qualitative methods with an interpretive phenomenological approach. The informants in this study were a group of five youths using a purposive sampling technique to collect informants. Collection techniques, namely observation, interviews, and documentation were carried out to analyze emotional maturity and verbal aggression in a group of adolescents. The results of this study concluded that there was a negative effect between emotional maturity and verbal aggression in a group of adolescents which was inversely proportional, where if the value of emotional maturity went up, the value of aggressiveness would decrease and vice versa. the results of this study concluded that the relationship between emotional maturity and verbal aggression is very significant, meaning that these two things are very strongly related.

Follicle-like tertiary lymphoid structures: A potential biomarker for prognosis and immunotherapy response in patients with laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma.

The maturity and spatial distribution of tertiary lymphoid structures (TLSs) vary dynamically within and between cancers, leading to a controversial role in cancer. We aimed to develop a simple morphology-based approach to identify the maturity of TLSs in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma and examine their clinically relevant functional role. TLSs were identified based on morphological features via hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining, and the accuracy was verified by multi-immunohistochemical analysis. The density, maturity, spatial distribution and prognostic value of TLSs were separately analyzed in two human laryngeal cancer cohorts. The TLS profile was linked to RNA-seq data from the TCGA database to perform bioinformatics analysis. TLSs can be classified as early TLSs (E-TLSs), primary follicle-like TLSs (PFL-TLSs) and secondary follicle-like TLSs (SFL-TLSs). The three types of TLSs showed higher infiltration in the extratumoral region. XCL2 is a vital chemokine in the maturation and infiltration of TLSs. FL-TLS was an independent positive prognostic indicator in laryngeal cancer. The FL-TLS group had more abundant immune cell infiltration and a better response to immunotherapies than the non-FL-TLS group. Functional analysis showed that the non-FL-TLS group was enriched in tumor invasion, metastasis and immunosuppression pathways. The maturity of TLSs can be accurately classified by H&E staining. FL-TLS is a potential mediator of antitumor immunity in human laryngeal cancer.

Alfalfa and maize intercropping enhances soil nematode structure and food web complexity in low-nitrogen soils

Soil nematodes play key roles in soil ecosystem processes and functions. Although agricultural practices such as intercropping and nitrogen (N) fertilization are known to have a strong influence on soil nematodes, less is known about the responses of the soil nematode community to the combined effects of intercropping and N fertilization. This study was conducted to test whether the intercropping of maize and alfalfa can enhance the nematode community and quantified the effects of intercropping and N fertilization on nematode abundance, diversity, and metabolic footprints compared with soils under monoculture systems. An experiment involving maize and alfalfa was conducted in a 2 × 3 factorial completely randomized block design with four replications. The factors consisted of two N levels, namely, no N fertilization and N fertilization (225 kg N ha−1 yr−1), and three cropping modes: monoculture maize, monoculture alfalfa and maize intercropped with alfalfa. The results showed that, compared with the monoculture systems, intercropping increased total nematode and omnivore–predator abundances but reduced herbivore abundance. The total nematode biomass and metabolic footprint of omnivores and predators significantly increased in the intercropping treatments, regardless of N fertilization. The soil food web in the intercropping system without N fertilization was mature, structured, and enriched, as indicated by high maturity, structure and enrichment index values. However, all these effects decreased in the monoculture treatments, particularly after N fertilization. These results indicated that, compared with the monoculture systems, maize/alfalfa intercropping in low-N soil can improve the structural complexity of the soil food web. The observed complexity was attributed to the high soil moisture content, soil organic carbon and total N under the intercropping and low-N conditions. Therefore, this study provides a promising way to improve soil health and ecosystem stability, revealing that alfalfa intercropping in low-N soils can improve resource flow in the soil food web through the increase in total nematode biomass and the metabolic footprints of nematodes.