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A Study on Constraints and Suggestions in Agriwaste Management by Farmers of Medak District in Telangana

Agriculture is the largest contributor of any resource sector, to the economy. Agriculture is also a larger generator of waste material. This paper focused to study the constraits and suggestions in agri waste managemet The Ex-post facto research design was adopted for the study with a sample of 120, covering Medak district of Telangana state. This study focus on analysis of profile characterstics respondents, constraints and suggestions of of respondents in agri waste management. Major constraints expressed by the farmers in adoption of agri waste management practices were, agri waste management practices requires additional work and cost, non availability of labour for the agri waste management practices, difficult to manage huge volume of agri waste, decomposition of agri waste takes time and low preference of farmers for doing waste management practices. Suggestions expressed by respondents for increased adoption of agri waste management were extension agents should educate and demonstrate about latest technologies in agri waste management, promotion of group approach to manage agri waste, promotion of more number of custom hiring centers for easy access by small and marginal farmers at village level (Happy seeder, Turbo seeder), village level industries should be developed (vermi-compost).
Characterization of ACE2 naturally occurring missense variants: impact on subcellular localization and trafficking

Background Human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), a type I transmembrane receptor physiologically acting as a carboxypeptidase enzyme within the renin-angiotensin system (RAS), is a critical mediator of infection by several severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) corona viruses. For instance, it has been demonstrated that ACE2 is the primary receptor for the SARS-CoV-2 entry to many human cells through binding to the viral spike S protein. Consequently, genetic variability in ACE2 gene has been suggested to contribute to the variable clinical manifestations in COVID-19. Many of those genetic variations result in missense variants within the amino acid sequence of ACE2. The potential effects of those variations on binding to the spike protein have been speculated and, in some cases, demonstrated experimentally. However, their effects on ACE2 protein folding, trafficking and subcellular targeting have not been established. Results In this study we aimed to examine the potential effects of 28 missense variants (V801G, D785N, R768W, I753T, L731F, L731I, I727V, N720D, R710H, R708W, S692P, E668K, V658I, N638S, A627V, F592L, G575V, A501T, I468V, M383I, G173S, N159S, N149S, D38E, N33D, K26R, I21T, and S19P) distributed across the ACE2 receptor domains on its subcellular trafficking and targeting through combinatorial approach involving in silico analysis and experimental subcellular localization analysis. Our data show that none of the studied missense variants (including 3 variants predicted to be deleterious R768W, G575V, and G173S) has a significant effect on ACE2 intracellular trafficking and subcellular targeting to the plasma membrane. Conclusion Although the selected missense variants display no significant change in ACE2 trafficking and subcellular localization, this does not rule out their effect on viral susceptibility and severity. Further studies are required to investigate the effect of ACE2 variants on its expression, binding, and internalization which might explain the variable clinical manifestations associated with the infection.
Experimental and numerical investigations on the flow characteristics of rotary machineries

The research work described in this thesis includes two topics: 1). An experimental and computational study on the aerodynamic and acoustic characteristics of case fans for computer cooling applications; and 2). A comparative study on the aeromechanic performances and wake characteristics of innovative dual-rotor wind turbines (DRWTs) and conventional single-rotor wind turbine (SRWT). For the first topic, by using a commercially-available cooling fan as the baseline, a number of acoustically tailored modifications were implemented in order to reduce the noise level of the cooling fan, which includes optimizing the rotating blades and guide vanes according to axial fan design theory, adding an intake cone in the front of the hub to guide the airflow into the axial fan smoothly, and reducing the tip clearance to lower the noise generation due to tip vortex structures. In order to assess the effects of the modifications on the fan noise reduction, a comparison study was conducted to measure the sound pressure level (SPL) and the sound spectra of the newly designed axial fan in an anechoic chamber, in comparison to that of the baseline fan. The measurement results of our preliminary study revealed that, at the same flow rate, the SPL of the newly designed fan would be up to 5 dB lower than that of the baseline fan. The spectra results demonstrated that the sound power energies in both of peak frequency and broadband frequency for the baseline fan were higher than that of the newly designed fan regardless of flow rate. In addition, a digital particle image velocimetry (PIV) system and numerical simulation were also used to conduct detailed flow field measurements to reveal the inner and outer flow characteristics and unsteady vortex structures associated with the modifications.
Climate change in public health and medical curricula in Australia and New Zealand: a mixed methods study of educator perceptions of barriers and areas for further action

Abstract The importance of a safe climate for human health is recognised by healthcare professionals, who need to be equipped to deliver environmentally sustainable healthcare and promote the health of natural systems on which we depend. The inclusion of climate-health in Australian and New Zealand accredited master-level public health training and medical programs is unclear. Educators identified by their coordination, convenorship, or delivery into programs of public health and medicine at universities in Australia and New Zealand were invited to participate in a cross-sectional, exploratory mixed methods study to examine the design and delivery of climate change content in the curricula, and the barriers and opportunities for better integration. Quantitative surveys were analysed using descriptive statistics and qualitative interview content was analysed via a modified grounded theory approach. The quantitative survey had 43.7% (21/48) response rate, with 10 survey respondents completing qualitative interviews. Qualitative interviews highlighted the minimal role of Indigenous-led content in this field, the barriers of time and resources to develop a coherent curriculum and the role of high-level champions to drive the inclusion of climate change and planetary health. Building pedagogical leadership in in the area of climate change and health teaching at universities through stronger partnerships with policymakers, community stakeholders and advocacy organisations will be important for future health workforce training amid increasing climate risks. Supplemental data for this article is available online at https://doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2022. 2036325 .
Pore Structural and Fractal Analysis of the Effects of MgO Reactivity and Dosage on Permeability and F–T Resistance of Concrete

Currently, the MgO expansion agent is widely used to reduce the cracking risk of concrete. The influence of MgO reactivity (50 s and 300 s) and dosage (0, 4 wt.% and 8 wt.%, by weight of binder) on the air void, pore structure, permeability and freezing–thawing (F–T) resistance of concrete were studied. The results indicate (1) the addition of 4–8 wt. % reactive MgO (with reactivity of 50 s and termed as M50 thereafter) and weak reactive MgO (with reactivity of 300 s and termed M300 thereafter) lowers the concrete’s compressive strength by 4.4–17.2%, 3.9–16.4% and 1.9–14.6% at 3, 28 and 180 days, respectively. The increase in MgO dosage and reactivity tends to further reduce the concrete strength at all hydration ages. (2) Permeability of the concrete is closely related to the pore structure. M50 can densify the pore structure and lower the fraction of large capillary pores at an early age, thus it is beneficial for the impermeability of concrete. In contrast, M300 can enhance the 180-day impermeability of concrete since it can densify the pore structure only at a late age. (3) The influence of MgO on F–T resistance is minor since MgO could not change the air void parameters. (5) MgO concretes exhibit obvious fractal characteristics. The fractal dimension of the pore surface (Ds) exhibits a close relationship with the permeability property of concrete. However, no correlation can be found between F–T resistance and Ds.
Using Mobile Phones for Teaching and Learning Purposes in Higher Learning Institutions: the Case of Sokoine University of Agriculture in Tanzania

The study investigated how mobile phones have been used for teaching and learning purposes in higher learning institutions in Tanzania. Specifically the study assessed how mobile phones facilitated the teaching and learning process, identified the mobile phone applications used for teaching and learning, determined the types of learning activities facilitated through mobile phones and assessed the common limitations of m%lea rning in at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA). The study employed a survey where teaching staff and students from faculties and institutes hosting academic programmes were involved. A total of 30 teaching staff and 40 students were randomly selected and included in the study. In%depth interviews, observations and questionnaire were used for data collection. It was found that majority of the respondents used their mobile phones for teaching and learning process. It was found that most respondents reported to use traditional mobile learning applications including text messages and calls. Few respondents had smart phones with a number of m%learning applications most of them being teaching staff. These were able to create upload, download and share academic resources through their smart phones while others recorded and stored files in their phones. It was also found that among teaching staff many were not aware of the capacity of their mobile phones such that they underutilized them. Costs associated with downloading multimedia content was another constraint which limited some respondents especially students from using phones for learning purposes. More than that, users were forced to use SMART/VISA cards for buying online mobile applications of which most respondents were not aware of.
Allostasis as a core feature of hierarchical gradients in the human brain

Abstract This paper integrates emerging evidence from two broad streams of scientific literature into one common framework: (a) hierarchical gradients of functional connectivity that reflect the brain’s large-scale structural architecture (e.g., a lamination gradient in the cerebral cortex); and (b) approaches to predictive processing and one of its specific instantiations called allostasis (i.e., the predictive regulation of energetic resources in the service of coordinating the body’s internal systems). This synthesis begins to sketch a coherent, neurobiologically inspired framework suggesting that predictive energy regulation is at the core of human brain function, and by extension, psychological and behavioral phenomena, providing a shared vocabulary for theory building and knowledge accumulation.
Evaluation of Commercially Available High-Throughput SARS-CoV-2 Serologic Assays for Serosurveillance and Related Applications

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) serosurveys can estimate cumulative incidence for monitoring epidemics, requiring assessment of serologic assays to inform testing algorithm development and interpretation of results. We conducted a multilaboratory evaluation of 21 commercial high-throughput SARS-CoV-2 serologic assays using blinded panels of 1,000 highly characterized specimens. Assays demonstrated a range of sensitivities (96%–63%), specificities (99%–96%), and precision (intraclass correlation coefficient 0.55–0.99). Durability of antibody detection was dependent on antigen and immunoglobulin targets; antispike and total Ig assays demonstrated more stable longitudinal reactivity than antinucleocapsid and IgG assays. Assays with high sensitivity, specificity, and durable antibody detection are ideal for serosurveillance, but assays demonstrating waning reactivity are appropriate for other applications, including correlation with neutralizing activity and detection of anamnestic boosting by reinfections. Assay performance must be evaluated in context of intended use, particularly in the context of widespread vaccination and circulation of SARS-CoV-2 variants.
Typologies for co-working spaces in Finland – what and how?

Purpose This paper aims to categorize the typologies of co-working spaces and describe their main characteristics. Design/methodology/approach The aim is reached by means of analyzing 15 co-working spaces located in the capital area of Finland. The data used consist of interviews, websites, event presentations and brochures. Findings As a result, six co-working space typologies were identified: public offices, third places, collaboration hubs, co-working hotels, incubators and shared studios. The categorization was made by using two axes: business model (for profit and non-profit) and level of user access (public, semi-private and private). Research limitations/implications The results provide a viewpoint on how co-working spaces can be categorized. Practical implications In practise, the results can be applied by all stakeholders who are working with alternative workplace solutions to respond to the needs of new ways of working, especially via workplace services for multi-locational and flexible working, including facilities managers, corporate real estate executives and designers. Originality/value This research builds on the previous academic literature on co-working spaces by making the phenomena more explicit for researchers and practitioners who are facing the challenges of developing new alternative workplace offerings.
Plainly Powerful Packaging - Marketing Objectives of Cigarette Pack Design

This paper examines the role of pack design in cigarette marketing. Rather than using primary research it relies upon historical, as well as contemporary, publicly available tobacco industry reports and data. These secondary sources allow the specific marketing objectives of cigarette packaging design from the tobacco industry perspective to be established. The findings debunk the myth that ‘plain packaging won’t work’ being promoted by tobacco companies in relation to Australia’s proposed 2012 plain packaging legislation and reveal their expertise in using pack design as the critical element of their marketing mix.
THE EFFECT OF EARNING VOLATILITY, INCOME SMOOTHING AND EARNING PERSISTENCE ON EARNINGS QUALITY

This study aims to examine the effect of earnings volatility, smoothing earnings and earningspersistence. The independent variables used in this study are earnings volatility, income smoothingand earnings persistence. The dependent variable used in this study is earnings quality. Themethod uses secondary data in annual reports or financial reports that have been published byIslamic banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2016-2019. Thesampling technique used in this study was purposive sampling, while the analysis used in this studywas multiple regression. The results of hypothesis testing showed that earnings volatility has apositive effect on earnings quality. Income smoothing has a positive effect on earnings quality.Earnings persistence does not affect earnings quality
Complexity and Interaction across Oral, Written and Online Discourse

Most research that observed online discussions compared them to either written (e.g., Hewing& Coffin, 2007) or oral discourse (e.g., Joiner et al., 2008), never compiling the three modalities, and they did not provide comprehensive results regarding both form and Interaction. Academic essays and oral debates have been widely consumed in the EAP classroom. However, the effectiveness of synchronous online forums in the EFL academic classroom and their discourse features need to be compared to oral and written academic tasks simultaneously through a comprehensive analysis of both complexity, accuracy, and Interaction. The present study investigated the use of complex syntax, grammatical accuracy, and Interaction in the argumentative discourse of academic essays, oral debates, and synchronous online forums of EFL undergraduate students (N= 54) enrolled in a 12-week module of English for academic purposes. The methodology encompassed qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis. All data were qualitatively transcribed and coded. Then results were quantitatively calculated using ANOVA and post hoc t-tests to find the differences across tasks for each variable. Results revealed a higher impact of academic essays and synchronous online forums on syntactic complexity and grammatical accuracy than oral debates and a greater influence of online forums and oral debates than academic essays on interactional features. Synchronous online forums revealed the highest impact as a task combining both structure and Interaction. Pedagogical implications then highlighted how synchronous online forums could be used in the rhetoric and composition EFL classroom
The Belgian mental health reform: When a combination of soft instruments hampers structural change

In Europe, the mental health field is undergoing a paradigm shift from a hospital-centered, institutionalized and segmented model toward a community-based, patient-centered and more integrated model. From 2010 onwards, Belgian policymakers availed themselves of new policy instruments to complete this shift, having been hampered by strong professional and cultural barriers over the four previous decades. However, the reform objectives have only partially been achieved. Assuming that an instrument perspective on policy implementation would illustrate why the reform does not achieve its priority objectives, the article questions the relationship between the types of instruments used and the type of change induced. Drawing on the analysis of three policy implementation processes, we argue that these “ soft ” instruments are by nature not suitable for initiating any type of change and may have limited effects when used in certain contexts and under certain conditions. The article ends with a discussion of the three limitations of these instruments.
Utilization of leaf meal as a potential feed source

Utilization of Leaf Meal as a Potential Feed Source Jason K. Smith Alternative feeds are currently utilized by producers throughout much of animal agriculture as a method of reducing feed costs. Under careful resource management, and proper understanding of their potential effects on animal performance, some deciduous tree leaves may prove to be a valuable feed resource, as substantial tonnage exists in the forests of the United States. In order to assess their value as a feed source, fall-dropped Quercus alba (white oak) and Liriodendron tulipifera (tulip poplar) leaves were collected at the Appalachian Farming Systems Research Center in Beaver, WV by the USDA-ARS. Proximate analysis and fiber determination, as well as Prussian blue and protein precipitation assays were used to determine the chemical composition of white oak (WOLM) and tulip poplar (TPLM) leaf meals, in order to determine their potential utilization as a feed source for ruminant livestock animals. Leaf meals were further evaluated as components of complete diets. In-situ ruminal dry matter digestibility (DMD) of WOLM and TPLM was determined by incubation for 0, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 24, 48, and 72 hours via a switch-back design in the rumen of two non-lactating dairy cows fed a corn silageand grass haylage-based diet. In-situ ruminal DMD of WOLM did not differ (P > 0.05) at 0, 1, 2, and 4 hours, but increased (P < 0.01) at 8, 12, 24, 48, and 72 hours of incubation. In-situ ruminal DMD of TPLM tended to increase at 1 (P = 0.06) and 2 (P = 0.08) hours of incubation, while it increased (P < 0.05) at all subsequent time points. Following the onset of digestion, rate of In-situ ruminal DMD appeared to increase through 24 hours of ruminal incubation for both WOLM and TPLM, while it appeared to decline after 24 hours of incubation in the rumen. Results indicate that WOLM and TPLM provide a readily digestible source of dry matter for ruminants. White oak leaf meal and TPLM were utilized as replacements for soybean hulls at 10 and 20 percent of total dietary DM in pelleted growing lamb diets to evaluate their potential as an alternative feed source for ruminants. Protein precipitating capacity of experimental growing lamb diets decreased (P < 0.01) as a result of pelleting, indicating destruction or inactivation of associated protein-precipitating compounds. Replacement of SBH with leaf meal improved pellet quality (P < 0.001), while replacement decreased dry matter (P < 0.01), neutral detergent fiber (P < 0.05), acid detergent fiber (P < 0.01), and organic matter (P < 0.05) digestibility’s of pelleted experimental growing lamb diets, without affecting (P > 0.05) dry matter intake expressed as a percentage of body weight, or crude protein digestibility. Likewise, plasma urea nitrogen, urinary urea nitrogen, and urinary crude protein were unaffected (P > 0.05) by replacement of soybean hulls with WOLM or TPLM. White oak leaf meal and TPLM appear to be readily digestible feedstuffs that show potential for utilization as alternative feed sources for ruminant livestock animals.
Study of variation of 222Rn/220Rn and their progeny concentration in dwellings using single entry pin hole-based diffusion chambers

In the present study, newly designed single entry pin hole-based diffusion chambers were used for the first time in a study region to estimate exact 222Rn and 220Rn concentration. These diffusion chambers are independent of high turbulent environmental conditions as well as with same entry rate of 222Rn and 220Rn. The device was calibrated at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai following the standard procedures to correlate the number of tracks registered in the LR-115 detector placed in the two chambers to the 222Rn and 220Rn concentrations in the environment. The average values of 222Rn and 220Rn concentration in the indoor environments were 28.76 ± 13 Bqm−3 and 63.08 ± 17.27 Bqm−3, respectively. The values were within the recommended level of ICRP, 2010 (200–300 Bqm−3). The observed data has provided a good correlation (R2 = 0.8618) between 222Rn and 220Rn concentrations in the studied area. A linearity relationship was established between PAEC (220Rn) and {PAEC (222Rn)}0.4 with R2 = 0.9047. These data will provide a good database for 222Rn and 220Rn mapping in India.