West Bengal Electronics Industry Development Corporation Limited (India)

Smallholder coffee-based agroforestry play an important role in conserving woody species and supporting broader ecosystem functions. Nevertheless, their contribution to woody species conservation has been insufficiently studied. The current study was therefore conducted to evaluate the contributions of smallholder coffee-based agroforestry for woody species conservations, compositions, management as compared to adjacent fragmented forests. Vegetation survey data were collected from 54 plots in smallholder coffee-based agroforestry and adjacent forests using 20 m × 20 m plots. Additionally, structured questionnaires were administered to 54 households to capture local knowledge and woody species management strategies. Results revealed that a total of 53 woody species representing 16 families were recorded and smallholder coffee-based agroforestry retained significantly (P < 0.05) 56% of forest species richness, 60–70% of diversity indices, and 84% of stem density. Shannon diversity was significantly (P < 0.05) lower in smallholder coffee-based agroforestry (1.55 ± 0.24) than in forests (2.55 ± 0.34), while evenness was higher in coffee-based agroforestry (0.94 ± 0.03 vs. 0.74 ± 0.06), indicating a more uniform distribution of retained species. Basal area was significantly higher in smallholder coffee-based agroforestry (10.89 ± 5.57 m2 ha⁻1) compared to forests (8.45 ± 3.47 m2 ha⁻1, P < 0.05), reflecting the retention of larger trees. Household interviews and key informant discussions confirmed that farmers actively manage and retain multifunctional shade trees—particularly for coffee shade (100%), income generation (91.4%), and soil fertility enhancement (80.65%). Management practices were dominated by pruning (88.9%), thinning (50%), hoeing (100%), and weeding (100%). The study concludes that smallholder coffee-based agroforestry act as secondary habitats and biodiversity reservoirs, complementing natural forests in landscape-level conservation. Farmer centered incentives could further maximize their conservation potential, ensuring that these agroforestry systems continue to support ecological sustainability while simultaneously improving rural livelihoods.

The three-link robotic manipulator plays an important role in industrial automation, where productivity and efficiency are directly related to precise motion control. However, its dynamics are highly nonlinear and strongly coupled, making the control problem challenging. In this work, a novel decoupling technique is introduced, where each joint acceleration is modeled as being primarily influenced by its own torque and velocity, while the remaining coupling dynamics are considered as uncertainties. Following this approach, simplified decoupled state-space equations are derived for all three links. A conventional Model Reference Adaptive Controller (MRAC) is then designed to track the desired reference model. While effective under ideal conditions, the conventional MRAC suffers from parametric divergence in the presence of external disturbances. To overcome this issue, a robust MRAC is proposed, which explicitly accounts for parametric uncertainties and disturbance effects. Simulation results demonstrate that the robust MRAC achieves superior performance compared to the conventional MRAC, maintaining stability and accurate trajectory tracking even under uncertainty and external disturbances.

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have a critical role in controlling myogenesis and the quality of meat in beef cattle. Numerous miRNA types have been identified to have regulatory roles in the development of bovine skeletal muscle, including Bta-miR-130, miR-148a-3p, miR-224, Bta-miR-182, Bta-miR-183, and Bta-miR-338, as well as miR-214, miR-26a, miR-206, miR-885, and miR-196a. Exploring the intricate regulation system of microRNAs in the development of muscles and quality traits can offer valuable insights for enhancing beef production and meat quality. Investigations into the effects of microRNAs on myogenesis and meat characteristics could result in novel breeding strategies and genetic enhancement initiatives. Additionally, microRNAs could function as biomarkers for assessing meat quality in beef cattle, providing opportunities to modulate muscle growth, composition, and overall characteristics within livestock species ultimately yielding high-quality meats aligned with consumer preferences. This paper delves into role of microRNAs in myogenesis and their functions in beef cattle meat quality while focusing on their potential as targets for genetic improvement to increase production potential and quality. Recognizing the impact of microRNA on shaping meat quality has the potential to revolutionize global competitiveness within the Beef industry. Recent genomics advancements, including molecular markers and genetic variations, can boost animal productivity, meeting global demands for high-quality meat products. This review paper will establishes a foundation for future research on understanding regulatory networks linked to Myogenesis and function of micro RNAs in meat quality, contributing to both scholarly knowledge advancement and practical applications within animal agriculture.

The article is devoted to the creation of the BULT cloud platform, which implements an interdisciplinary approach to the development and orchestration of web applications. The main goal of this work is to develop a platform that provides flexibility, scalability and integration of various technologies. Architectural solutions including microservice architecture and containerization are described, which simplifies the deployment and management of applications. HashiCorp's Nomad is used as the basis for container orchestration, which allows you to dynamically manage the distribution of tasks and resources, ensuring the efficiency and stability of applications. The data management system is implemented on the basis of PostgreSQL and JuiceFS, which ensures high performance and reliability of data storage. To ensure security, Wireguard and Let's Encrypt are used, which provide encryption of network traffic and automatic updating of SSL certificates. Monitoring and analysis of the system are carried out using Grafana and Loki, which allow you to visualize metrics and logs in real time. The implementation of DevOps principles and automation of development, testing and deployment processes are achieved using CI/CD tools, which allows you to quickly and safely implement changes and new features. The application of an interdisciplinary approach allows us to take into account various aspects of system development and operation, which makes the BULT platform a competitive solution in the modern cloud technology market, providing high performance, reliability and ease of use of web applications. Examples of the practical application of the platform and its advantages in comparison with traditional approaches are given.

The prevalence of common mental disorder (CMD) and anemia is observed to be on the rise over time, adversely affecting the health and overall quality of life among adolescents. Extensive literature corroborates the significant impact of anemia on cognitive development, intelligence and developmental milestones. Nevertheless, the linkage between hemoglobin level and CMD emerging during adolescence remains relatively unexplored. Thus, the objective of this study was to investigate the association between hemoglobin level and CMD as well as the mediating factor among school adolescent girls residing in Central Ethiopia. A cross‐sectional study design was conducted among adolescent girls attending schools in Silti Woreda, Central Ethiopia, comprising a total sample size of 516 individuals during the period from October 2–20, 2023. Hemoglobin level was adjusted for altitude, while CMD was evaluated utilising the summation score of a 20‐item Self‐Reporting Questionnaire. Data were analysed through fitting Structural Equation Model and the maximum likelihood estimation method. Goodness of fit was assessed using the χ2The ‐test statistic, Comparative Fit Index, Root Mean Square Error of Approximation, Standardised Root Mean Square Residual, Non‐Normed Fit Index, Pclose and coefficient of determination (R2). The prevalence of CMD was 22.3% (95% CI: 18.6%–25.8%). Hemoglobin level (UTE = −0.73, CI: −0.93, −0.53) and experience of morbidity symptoms (UTE = 1.05; CI: 0.74, 1.38) were significantly associated with CMD. Furthermore, hemoglobin level is significantly influenced by morbidity frequency symptoms (UDE = −0.63, CI = −0.77, −0.49) and animal source food (ASF) (UDE = 0.09, CI = 0.01, 0.17). Hemoglobin level has been identified as a significant mediator of the experience of morbidity symptoms and ASF on CMD. However, household food insecurity and wealth index had no significant association with CMD. A significant proportion of adolescent girls face CMD, often linked to a lower hemoglobin level. Having a significant association with CMD, the hemoglobin level is found to mediate a significant effect of morbidity symptom experience and ASF on CMD. Hence, addressing early infection prevention, promoting ASF and treating anemia are promptly needed.

Discute-se aqui a criação de um aplicativo web rádio com Role-playing Game Digital RPGD para incentivar a prática da troca de saberes decolonizados entre estudantes da educação básica da comunidade lusófona, através de intercâmbios estudantis em rede. O trabalho é orientado metodologicamente pela Pesquisa Aplicação (DBR). O sociocunstrutivismo de Vigotsky e a polifonia dialógica em Bakhtin serão a base teórico-epistemológica a sustentar o design cognitivo proposto. O resultado esperado por essa pesquisa, é: a prática dos intercâmbios estudantis na Educação Básica por meio da web rádio e do RPGD, como parte do processo para a formação da sociedade da aprendizagem.