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PECULIARITIES OF OBTAINING FODDER AMINO ACIDS WHEN CULTURING CORYNEBACTERIUM ON SOYBEAN MOLASSE
Authors:   Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Zimina Maria I. , Noskova Svetlana Y. ,   Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Ulrikh Elena V. ,   Kaliningrad State Technical University, Afanasyeva Kristina S. ,   Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Fedotovskikh Natalia S. ,   Closed Joint Stock Company Sodruzhestvo-Soya, Krieger Olga V. ,   Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University
Published: December 2022

Currently, soybeans and soybean derivatives are widely used for food and animal feed. A significant content of carbohydrates in soy molasses makes it possible to use it as a component of a nutrient medium for cultivating microorganisms that produce feed amino acids. The aim of this work was to study the process of biosynthesis of feed amino acids on a soy molasses medium using bacterial strains of the genus Corynebacterium glutamicum. The following research methods were used: microscopy, spectrometry, refractometry, pH-metry and high-performance liquid chromatography. It has been established that when cultivating on soy molasses, the strains C. glutamicum B-1002 and C. glutamicum B-1722 have the greatest ability to assimilate the components of the medium. The addition of such growth components as nicotinic acid and NaCl had no significant effect on the accumulation of C. glutamicum B-1002 and C. glutamicum B-1722 biomass. It has been proven that the best medium for cultivation of C. glutamicum is molasse that has gone through the entire technological process and contains the maximum amount of components necessary for the cultivation of C. glutamicum and the production of feed amino acids. The production of feed amino acids by C. glutamicum is influenced by such factors as dry matter content and active acidity of the medium. It was found that the best producers of feed acids are C. glutamicum B-1002 and C. glutamicum B-1722 strains cultivated on media composed of soy molasses and distilled water at a dilution of 1 : 9.
DETERMINATION OF THE OPTIMAL APPROACH TO MEASURING THE SPLEEN SIZES BY SONOGRAPHY
Authors:   Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Morozov Sergey V. , Izranov Vladimir A. ,   Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University
Published: December 2022

There is a large number of ways to measure the size of the spleen by ultrasonography. Methodically correct examination is the key to the accurate determination of splenomegaly. The article describes well-known methods for determining its size and volume, which are used in sonography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. The aim of the study is to identify the most accurate way to measure the volume of the spleen during ultrasound examination. Therefore, the authors performed the ultrasound examination of the spleen of 40 patients, the measurement was carried out in three positions of the patient’s body, in each of the positions three methods of measuring and calculating the volume of the organ were used. During the processing of the results, it was revealed that optimal visualization was provided in the patient’s supine position, the orientation of the ultrasound transducer along the long axis of the spleen. One patient obtained different volume values — the average difference was 40—70 ml, and in some cases reached 150 ml. This indicates the influence of additional factors on visualization — these include the somatic type of the patient, the variability of the shape of the spleen when changing the position of the body, the shape of the spleen.
THE TROTSKYISTS IN EAST PRUSSIA: “HISTORY IN SHARDS”
Authors:   National Research University Higher School of Economics, Shepel Iakov G.
Published: December 2022

Based on little-known and unpublished sources from the “Trotsky Archive” at the Harvard University’s Hogton Library, the German Federal Archives (Berlin) and the Russian State Archive of Social and Political History (Moscow), the article for the first time reconstructs the history of the United Left Opposition groups of the German Communist Party (Bolshevik-Leninists) in East Prussia in 1930-1933. The research highlights the figures of the Königsberg group, some of whom (e. g. Gustav Plep and Oskar Seipold) were active not only regionally, but also at the all-German level. The author describes the political activities of the leftist opposition (holding discussion evenings, sending circular letters to small towns in East Prussia, distributing leaflets at workers’ gatherings, etc.), and shows how local Trotskyists were influenced by conflicts between the leaders of the United Left Opposition - Roman Well, Anton Grylewicz, Kurt Landau and Oskar Seipold. The article considers some cross-border links of Trotskyists with groups in Poland. The study of this topic makes it possible to broaden the understanding of the development of the German Trotskyist movement in its regional perspective and to look differently at the political landscape of East Prussia, in which various opposition groups existed alongside the official parties.
THE CONCEPT OF “MEMORY WARS” IN CONTEMPORARY STUDIES OF COLLECTIVE MEMORY
Authors:   Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Davidenko Aleksei A.
Published: December 2022

The article analyses how the terms “memory wars” / “memorial wars” are applied in the contemporary research papers on conflicts of collective perceptions of the past. The author shows that in the late 1990s and early 2000s the concept was not yet associated exclusively with the political sphere, within which different social groups were producing historical narratives, but in the 2000s and 2010s modern understanding of the phrase “memory wars” was already established and since then it has become common in contemporary studies of collective memory to reveal its conflicting nature. It is noted that in the studies of clashes of historical narratives an active attention is paid to the content of the processes under the study, against which the attempts to give a strict definition to the term “memory wars” are noticeably rarer. The use of the “memory wars” concept shows that it has not yet received proper understanding as an element of categorical apparatus of memory studies and the issue of its relevance to the objectives of the contemporary research deserves special attention.
The Imperatives of Academic Collaboration in Africa, Asia and Latin America
Authors: Teferra Damtew , Sirat Morshidi , Beneitone Pablo
Published: December 2022

A multitude of intentions drives institutions to engage in academic collaborations, mainly dictated by necessity. The imperatives of academic collaboration are many and varied and include generating resources, developing academic capacity, exchanging experiences, and enhancing the institutional profile. Institutions also engage in collaboration to pursue mega initiatives (such as human genome projects) and tackle major global challenges (like climate change and diseases such as COVID-19). Such endeavours mainly take place within the framework of North-North and, to certain extent, North-South collaboration. South-South collaboration has been less evident, although this trend appears to be changing steadily with growing interest, focus and drive in these regions. For decades, academic collaboration has been touted as a positive force in knowledge creation and capacity building, particularly in the South. However, this conception has largely been framed in the context and perspective of the North. Given growing calls for a shift from traditional North-South collaborations, this article explores the imperatives of academic collaboration in the context of South-South partnerships and examines the critical factors that shape such collaboration in Africa, Asia and Latin America. It explores the intention, nature, scope and modalities of academic collaborations in the context of academic exchange, joint research/projects, joint programmes, capacity building and other relevant engagements on these continents in the post-COVID-19 era.
Global South Research Collaboration
Authors: Gueye Abdoulaye , Choi Edward , Guzmán-Valenzuela Carolina , Gregorutti Gustavo
Published: December 2022

Research collaboration has become a major research topic in the social sciences. While this literature has mainly focused on collaborative dynamics in the Global North, more recent studies have examined these dynamics within the Global South. This article expands the scope of analysis by comparing the level of co-publications by Global South-based scholars with Global South-based colleagues and that between academics at Global South institutions and researchers in Global North universities. It shows that academic partnerships within the Global South are less common than instances of collaboration between the Global South and Global North. The relatively weak Global South collaborative dynamics are at odds with most Global South leaders’ encouragement of partnerships between scholars within the South. The article also demonstrates that collaboration seems to be largely informed by linguistic commonality and historical (colonial) relations of dependency. Contrary to expectations that US-based academics would be the primary partners for Global South academics due to US hegemony, the latter are more likely to collaborate with colleagues in European countries, more specifically countries that colonised their countries.
Academic Cooperation between Africa, Asia and Latin America
Authors: Woldegiyorgis Ayenachew A. , Luchilo Lucas , Pham Thanh
Published: December 2022

Interest has grown in the role of diaspora in advancing higher education and scientific research as academic mobility continues to generate more transnational communities a with high educational profile. The academic literature is picking up on how diasporas and their organisations facilitate academic and research collaboration between institutions in their ‘host’ and ‘home’ countries. However, this discourse largely focuses on those residing in industrialised countries, particularly Europe and North America. There is limited research on the diasporic relationship between and within regions in the Global South, and even less on diaspora mediated academic collaboration between Africa, Asia and Latin America. Against this backdrop, this article explores the role of diaspora in academic and scientific collaboration within and between these regions. It highlights some historical and contemporary migratory relations between them, along with student mobility as a means of formation of academic diaspora. The article argues that, among other things, the limited academic collaboration between countries of the Global South can be attributed to structural issues such as inequality in the geopolitics of knowledge and the characteristics of migrant communities. It also suggests possible future scenarios including trends in migration and the potential to foster scientific collaboration.
Tecnología Emocional y Trabajo social
Authors: García Navarro Rosa María , Gutiérrez Díez Lorenzo
Published: December 2022

La característica principal de los/as trabajadores/as sociales es que somos profesionales en relaciones de ayuda, centrados en el trabajo que realizamos con personas, donde planificar conjuntamente la intervención, es nuestra principal herramienta de trabajo. Perseguimos el objetivo en la consecución de la autoayuda de nuestros/as usuarios/as/clientes, como facilitadores de cambio, otorgándoles el potencial necesario para que, con el uso de sus propias capacidades y habilidades, obtengan los mejores resultados a las situaciones/problemas que nos plantean. Con ello, potenciamos la comprensión de la tecnología y de la sociedad, con nuevas estrategias ciudadanas orientadas a la participación, la promoción del bienestar y el acceso abierto a la información pública. Desarrollo de un proceso gradual de reflexión para identificar la Tecnología Emocional como generadora de diversos procesos de cambio social y cultural. Las nuevas tecnologías han transformado y reorientado nuestra forma de relacionarnos, en ocasiones ampliando el abanico de contactos con sujetos activos en las redes con los que teníamos un vínculo previo; y, en otras ocasiones, abriéndonos al descubrimiento de conocer nuevos espacios y personas. Ello nos conduce a repensar la interacción, entre seres humamos y la Tecnología Emocional, en relación a nuevos problemas sociales como la soledad entre el colectivo de las personas más mayores y/o entre las personas afectadas con discapacidades que les dificultan o impiden poder mantener una vida independiente. Y, en estos escenarios, es donde la Tecnología Emocional contribuye a mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas. Podemos empezar a pensar en la experiencia en el uso de la Tecnología Emocional como comunidades tecnológicas, utilizando medios técnicos para aumentar la participación. Crear para compartir. A lo largo de este Informe, intentaremos identificar las aplicaciones de la Tecnología Emocional al Trabajo Social, así como, definir las aportaciones del Trabajo Social a la Tecnología Emocional, exponiendo esta nueva iniciativa fomentada por la Fundación Integra correspondiente a una nueva línea de actuación que pone en marcha el Gobierno de la Región de Murcia.
Measurement of Pyrolysis Properties for Fire Spread Simulation of Cables
Authors: Mun Sun-Yeo , Cho Jae-Ho , Lee Hong-In , Hwang Cheol-Hong
Published: December 2022

The analysis and review of the thermal decomposition properties required for the fire spread simulation of cables composed of multiple materials were performed. Thus, a typical two-step pyrolysis reaction was identified independent of cable type. It is expected that the Kissinger and flynn–wall–ozawa (FWO) methods, which are calculated using various heating rates, more accurately predict fire spread than the input method that uses the and values calculated using a single heating rate. Consequently, in the case of flame-retardant cables (CLASS 1E and TFR-8), the Kissinger method is more likely to overestimate the fire spread rate than the FWO method. In the case of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cables (vinyl cabtire power cable, VCTF), the fire spread rate may be underestimated.
Resistive Leakage Current (Igr) Determinant Analysis Using Dynamic Regression Analysis
Authors: Kim Tae-Hoon , Kim Young-Jin , Min Gyu-Hyurk , Song Dong-Woo , Rhim Jong-Kuk
Published: December 2022

In electrical fires, resistive leakage current (Igr) is considered as the main cause of electrical safety accidents such as electric shocks and fires. In this study, the determinants of the Igr were empirically analyzed using the electrical data collected in real time using the IoT sensor. An 1 lag Igr value (Igr data 1 h ago) was observed to significantly explain the current Igr. In particular, the influence of the 1 lag Igr value was weakened in the risk stage rather than the non-risk stage, whereas the influence of other factor variables was strengthened. This can be regarded as a dangerous sign of an electric fire, and the results of this analysis can be used to identify and predict the prognosis of future fires. These results show that the spread and prognosis of a fire can be understood by dividing it into risk and non-risk stages.
Active Utilization and Time Reduction of Connection Pipeline Facilities in Fire Sites
Authors: Jang Gyeong-Nam , An Tae-Hoi , Park Woo-Jin , Baek Eun-Sun
Published: December 2022

This study examined a method of confirming the location of connection water pipe facilities installed in buildings in a short time. The study aimed to help solve failure to supply firefighters with fire extinguishing water or delays because the location of the fire extinguishing facility’s water supply could not be timely identified. Owing to unclear regulations on the location of the fire-fighting facility’s water outlet installation as prescribed by the Fire Safety Technology, many apartments install it on the side or back of buildings. Given that the fire-fighting facility’s water outlet is not installed in a certain place, firefighters cannot quickly find the location of the fire facility’s water outlet at fire sites, leading to delays in securing fire extinguishing water. A solution is to attach “firefighting facility installation guide signs” to the indoor fire extinguishing tank on the first floor of apartment buildings. Additionally, the fire safety standards shall be stipulated on the installment of indoor signs indicating the fire-fighting facilities. These solutions can address difficulties in finding fire facility’s water outlet at the fire site and resolve delays. Above all, implementing these can ensure the timely supply of fire extinguishing water to firefighters.
Influence of Physiotherapy in the Vigilant Revitalisation of Decubitus Ulcer: A Case Report
Authors: Bhagdewani Neha Nilesh , Sasun Anam R , Patil Shubhangi
Published: December 2022

Decubitus ulcer seems to be the most typical side-effects seen in chronic patients due to postspinal cord injury, various neurological conditions and prolonged periods of immobilisation. This is a type of skin and soft tissue lesion that develops as a result of prolonged or continuous skin pressure. All of the pressure sensitive sites are the occiput, trochanters, sacrum, malleoli and heel. A 43-yearold male patient experienced road traffic accident that resulted in cervical spinal cord injury and was bed ridden for the past five months, developing grade 4 bed sores over bilateral buttocks and sacral region. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the dorsal spine revealed cervical canal stenosis with neural forminal stenosis and neural impairment at C3-C4 to C6-C7 disc levels. Braden score and functional independence measures were the outcome measures used to evaluate patient condition. Physiotherapy was initiated to deal with symptoms such as lower limb weakness, bed sores in the bilateral buttock and sacral region and hand activities. It entailed a variety of therapeutic approaches aimed at teaching patient transfers and bed mobility as well as making the patient functionally independent. Laser therapy had been used to speed wound healing and to explore if it is beneficial in combating massive, chronic pressure sores. In this case, it was also demonstrated that advanced physiotherapy rehabilitation, which included laser therapy, was advantageous to the patient and led to significant outcomes after a spinal cord injury.
Effectiveness of Seminar Based Approach on the Level of Financial Literacy among Dental Students of Central Gujarat
Authors: Thakkar Mital , Verma Mohit , Wadhwa Medha , Chatterjee Subhasish
Published: December 2022

Introduction: Financial literacy refers to knowledge and skills related to effective and informed money management decisions. Healthcare professionals graduate with some of the highest student loan debt level. They complete their graduation with minimal unbiased financial planning guidance. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of seminar based approach on the level of financial literacy among dental students of Vadodara, Gujarat, India. Materials and Methods: This prospective interventional study was conducted in Vadodara, Gujarat, India from May 2021 to October 2021. The data was collected from 332 participants through a closed ended questionnaire which included 83 statements related to banking, alternate banking, investment and income and expenditure. The data was assessed using Paired t test to assess the effectiveness of financial education seminar at 95% confidence level. The software used was IBM Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) Version 21.0 for Windows. Results: This study included 332 interns and postgraduate students, of which 209 participants were female while 123 participants were male. There was a significant difference in the knowledge of students on various financial aspects covered in the study before and after the seminar with respect to gender, age and category of students (p-value<0.05). There was a significant difference in the knowledge of participants before and after the seminar on financial literacy (p-value<0.001). Conclusion: The result shows that the score of the participants improved after the 90 minutes seminar which will helpful to them for their future long-term investment decisions
Prevalence and Morphological Pattern of Haematopoietic Malignancy Involving Oral Cavity at a Tertiary Care Hospital, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Murali Anitha , Sangeetha N , Gaur Saumya , Viswanathan P
Published: December 2022

Introduction: Lymphomas, a cancer of lymphoid tissue (either B-or T-lymphocytes) are the second most common malignant tumour in the head and neck after squamous cell carcinoma. Extranodal Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL) in the oral cavity is thought to be rather uncommon. Aim: To study the prevalence and morphology of oral cavity-related haematopoietic malignancies. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study on 1089 cases of oral lesions at a Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India, was undertaken in the Pathology Department from July 2012 to July 2022. Demographic information including age, sex, clinical information, histopathological diagnosis, and investigational details were recorded. Morphology of oral cavity lesion was considered as primary outcome variable and the data was represented in frequency and percentage and the descriptive analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.0. Results: A total of 1089 patients, age distribution range from 10-70 years were analysed in this study. Majority were noted among 41-50 years 423 (38.8%), followed by 51-60 years 257 (23.5%). Buccal mucosa was the commonest site for lymphomas constituting 510 (46.8%), gingiva occupied 132 (12.2%). All Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL) (N=3) cases were reported as B cell lymphoma constituting 03 (100%). Conclusion: Non Hodgkins Lymphoma in oral cavity is very rare in occurrence and amongst them B-cell form of oral NHL was more frequent. It should always be considered in the differential diagnosis of intraoral malignant diseases.
Recurrent Right-side Pleural Section Effusion Mimicking Malignancy: Pseudo-Meig’s Syndrome
Authors: Patel Bhavesh , Patel Princee , Shah Arti , Chakravarti Chirag
Published: December 2022

Pseudo-Meig’s syndrome is an unusual presentation in which a benign ovarian tumour develops with ascites and pleural effusion. Diagnosis of exclusion is made only after ovarian fibroma has been ruled out and confirmed by disappearance of pleural effusion. The present case report is of a 55-year-old female, who presented with progressive shortness of breath, on and off right chest pain, and abdominal distension, over a period of 2-3 months. Clinical examination and a chest radiograph confirmed pleural effusion as the cause of progressive dyspnea. Presence of a pelvic mass and an elevated serum Cancer Antigen-125 (CA-125) increased the probability of malignancy. After complete tumour resection, a pathological report confirmed a benign ovarian tumour. The authors highlight the importance of suspicion, careful general examination, radiological evaluation, and histologic examination to confirm the diagnosis of pseudo-Meig’s syndrome.
OSMO-Microwave Drying of Pineapple (Ananas comosus) Slices: Mass Transfer Kinetics and Product Quality Characterization
Authors: Akhtaruzzaman Md. , Shakil Md. , Hossain Md. Sazzad , Alam Asraful , Mondal Md. Hasan Tarek , Akter Tanjina , Alam S. M. Shamiul
Published: December 2022

This present research aimed to investigate the effect of slice thickness and concentration of the osmotic solution on mass transfer kinetics, the color profile of osmotically dehydrated pineapple slices, and product quality characteristics of osmotically dehydrated microwave-dried (ODMWD) products. Three slice thicknesses (0.5, 1, and 1.5 cm) and three concentrations of osmotic solution (40, 50, and 60 °Brix) were used. The mass transfer kinetics (moisture reduction behaviour, weight loss, solid gain), physicochemical properties (color, TSS, pH, titratable acidity, vitamin C, and total sugar), and total phenolic content of pineapple slices were analyzed. During osmotic dehydration, the moisture reduction behaviour of 0.5 cm slices was faster in all osmotic solutions, whereas water loss and solid gain were higher for all slices treated with 60 °Brix. Both slice thickness and concentration of the solution significantly affected the color of OD pineapple slices. For ODMWD products, total soluble solids (TSS), pH, ascorbic acid content, total sugar, and total phenolic content increased for all slice thicknesses with an increase in osmotic solution concentration, whereas titratable acidity exhibited the opposite result. The rehydration ratio was higher in 0.5 cm slices for all solution concentrations. According to the finding, pineapple fruits can be dehydrated by using 60 °Brix solution concentration with 0.5 cm slices for making dehydrated pineapple fruit, and osmotic dehydration followed by microwave drying of pineapple fruit could be used for value-added processing products.
Value Chain Upgrading Strategies for Sustainable Coffee Industry:- A Visionary SWOT Approach
Authors: Yadava C. G. , Arun M. , Santhosha K. M. , Manohar B. H. , Chandrarekha C. , Gagana M. D.
Published: December 2022

The government of India believes boosting exports of agricultural commodities is a sure-shot way to enhance the farmer’s income in the country [1]. Indian coffee is primarily an export-oriented commodity with over 75 per cent of the annual production being exported to various destinations around the world [2]. Small coffee growers dominate coffee production in the country. The study comprised both qualitative and quantitative data collected for coffee value chain actors in Kodagu districts of Karnataka during the study period. The main objective of the study is to develop strategies to upgrade the value chain for the sustainable coffee industry. The results of the study indicate that value chains for coffee are largely diffuse, with limited coordination in terms of quality and specifications in the conventional chain. For up gradation in the value chain in the study area farmers has to adopt Branding and Labeling, value chain through bio-dynamic farming, Sale through direct auction, Collectivization, Direct Sale of ripe cherries to a Corporate, Internet Marketing, organic certification etc [1]. This study suggests that upgrading strategies could be difficult at the level of the chain without any institutional support. Hence, the government needs to develop policies for effortless adoption by the coffee planters of identified upgrading strategies.
The Effect of Tea Additives and Decoction Time on the Antioxidant Activity of Traditional Libyan Tea
Authors: Mughrbi Hanin N. , Saadawi Sakina S. , Masoud Safaa A.
Published: December 2022

Aims: This study is intended to determine the effect of tea additives and decoction time on the antioxidant activity of red tea.

Study Design: Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tripoli

Methodology: Tea additives that have been selected in this study were geranium, spearmint, peanut, and table sugar.  The extraction method (preparation of aqueous individual extract and poly-extract combination) was applied to mimic the Libyan folk method of tea preparation.  Using the decoction method, each individual red tea was boiled for 10, 20, and 30 mins to study the effect of decoction time.  An in-vitro analysis of antioxidant activity was applied using quantitative DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) scavenging activity. 

Results: Compared to the red tea, each extract has exhibited a significant increase in antioxidant activity (P < 0.05) except spearmint and table sugar.  Superior antioxidant activity was observed in the individual extracts of geranium and peanuts. In this work, the decoction time (20, 30 min) showed a decrease in the antioxidant activity in comparison to the decoction time (10 min).

Conclusion: The poly-extract combinations were statistically significantly superior in antioxidant activity than the individual red tea.  Moreover, decoction time might influence the antioxidant activity of red tea.
Mindfulness and Technology: A Blended Learning
Authors: Bakhati Pramila
Published: December 2022

Children in the 21st century have no choice to be isolated from the digital world as they almost grow up with devices from an early stage. The availability of internet service and digitization expanded the access to children for learning opportunities, even those who belong to the remote area of developing countries. Since internet services have connected people globally, creating many opportunities and adding new challenges to young children, such as cyber bullying, lack of physical exercise, and many others. Despite the numerous advantages of Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT), experts worry that children spend most of their time with devices contributing to digital dependency and screen addiction. It has changed the children's way of life, thoughts, and experiences, as these issues are the subject of public debate of overuse of the internet increased the threat to their well-being. One of the significant risks is that children are facing mental health problems, including anxiety, depression, and lack of inner peace. Thus, the education system should rethink balancing digital learning and real-world context learning in the 21st-century education system. The present paper discusses how young children are affected by digital dependency and how mindfulness support mitigating these issues by adopting blended learning of technology and mindfulness in the teaching-learning process.
Suppression of Fusarium Wilt of Chickpea by Bacillus spp., Pseudomonas sp. and Rhizobacterial Isolate
Authors: Abdalla Saifeldeen A. , Siddig Marmar A. El , Hussein Adil Ali El , Ibrahim Elshiekh A. , Naim Ahmed M. El
Published: December 2022

This experiment was conducted to evaluate the antagonistic effects of some selected rhizobacteria on Fusarium oxysporium f. sp. ciceris in a pot experiment. Rhizobacterial isolates (one isolate of Pseudomonas, eight isolates of Bacillus genera and one bacterium isolate) and two chickpea cultivars (Shendi and Burgeig) were arranged in a factorial pot experiment in CRD with four replicates. The disease incidence and severity were detected weekly. Disease reduction percentage was estimated at the end of the study. Generally, the application of rhizobacterial isolates as biological control agent reduced disease incidence compared with the control in both cultivars. The incidence in cultivar Shendi occurred at the third week after inoculation when treated with Pseudomonas stutzeri strain W28 (SA3) and Bacillus subtilis strain CM14(SA9). For the two cultivars, Shendi and Burgeig, the Geobacillus sp. CRRI-HN-1(SA2) and Bacillus sp (SA1), respectively had the highest positive effect on disease incidence and severity throughout the experiment compared with the control.  These were 45.36 and 44.82% in incidence; 55.36 and 63.89% in severity, respectively.
Review on Herbal Remedies for Dysentery and Diarrhea from the Melghat Region of Maharashtra State, India
Authors: Atre Nitin M. , Aggarwal Ritika , Khedkar Dinesh D.
Published: December 2022

The rapid advancement in fast pacing lifestyle of people and more dependent on fast food is the major leading cause of the increase in stomach infections leading to dysentery and diarrhea. Diarrhoea / Diarrhea and Dysentery are major causes of morbidity and mortality in rural communities of the developing world. The current review focus on herbal remedies from the Melghat region for dysentery and diarrhea-related symptoms. A total of 287 medicinal plant species from 90 families have been compiled for Dysentery (210) and Diarrhea (243). Most reported plant families were Fabaceae contributing 11.14% plants of the total population, followed by Asteraceae (5.57%), Malvaceae (4.52%), Apocynaceae (3.48%), Rubiaceae (3.48%), Lamiaceae (3.13%), Combretaceae (3.13%), Amaranthaceae (2.78%), Euphorbiaceae (2.78%), Moraceae (2.78%), Mimosoideae (2.43%), etc. In this study, out of 287 species reviewed, trees represented 34.49% of species, followed by herbs (32.75%), shrubs (21.95%), climbers (8.01%), grasses (2.43%), and orchids (0.34%). Curated data presented along with the plant's botanical name, plant's family, category (habit), ailments, the part used with relevant traditional, folk, ethnobotanical uses and patterns with cross citations offers scope for researchers engaged in herbal drug discovery and development to dwell into the herbal reservoir and find suitable plant compounds for fighting this disease.
Pre-harvest Forecasting Models for Kharif Rice Yield in South Gujarat Using Composite Weather Indices
Authors: Parmar Pravinsinh K. , Sabhani Khyati , Tak Vibha
Published: December 2022

The pre-harvest forecasting models were developed for Kharif rice yield forecasts for Navsari, Surat and Tapi districts respectively. The data of rice yield and the weather parameters from 1995 to 2017 was used for developing statistical models for three districts of south Gujarat. The weather indices like Z41, Z50, Z231, Z241, Z341, Z351 and Time were able to forecast the yield of rice for Navsari district. Similarly, Z41, Z51, Z131, Z141, Z231, Z241, Z351 and Time were found to be most efficient predictors for Surat district. Only two variables i.e., Z241 and Z251 were found to be able to forecast the rice yield in Tapi district. Models were validated with 3 years (2018, 2019 and 2020) data. Results indicated that models explained 53 to 93 percent variations for rice yield during F1 stage, 54 to 92 percent variation for rice yield during F2 stage and 52 to 93 percent variations during F3 stage for rice yield in three districts.  Hence these models can be used to some extent for forecast the yield in different districts of south Gujarat a few months before harvest.
Qualitative Assessment of Soil Organic Carbon Pools using UV-Vis Spectroscopy
Authors: Kumar Kolagani Hari , Kundu M. C.
Published: December 2022

Soil acts as the niche of Carbon (C). Soil carbon sequestration is of paramount importance for sustaining soil health as well as mitigating global warming. Studies on soil organic C content of both surface as well as deep subsoil are very important.  Besides, studies on C in rice soil, as well as non-rice upland soil of tropical India, are also of principal importance. With this background, the present experiment was undertaken to recognize qualitative characteristics of water-soluble soil C in rice soil and non-rice soil along depth using UV-Vis spectroscopy.  Soil sampling was done from representative rice and non-rice soil ecologies in West Bengal from 0-20 cm, 100-120 cm and 120-140 cm soil depths. Quality and stability of C can be estimated by studying the nature of absorbance of water-soluble C in UV-visible range.  Results indicated a higher absorbance of C in the subsurface than that of surface soil. Similarly, higher absorbance of C was recorded in soil collected from rice ecology compared to non-rice ecology. Irrespective of soil depth, it was noted that there was more humified as well as aromatic C in rice ecologies than that in non-rice ecologies. Thus soil of lower depth as well as rice ecologies acts as a better niche for sequestrating C in soil.
Precision Agriculture and Its Future
Authors: Sharma Shelly , Srushtideep Angidi
Published: December 2022

Natural resources, biotic variables, agro-inputs, and management all impact agricultural production. Uncontrolled use of resources and inputs frequently occurs by farmers, which results in environmental pollution, degradation of land, and financial loss to farmers. The term "precision farming" describes the integration of GIS and GPS tools to provide extensive detailed information on crop growth, crop health, crop yield, water absorption, nutrient levels, topography, and soil variability [1]. Precision agriculture makes use of technology such as sensors, GPS, GIS, Internet of Things, drones, etc., among other things, to optimize the use of natural resources and farm inputs for a given crop production and quality. Agriculture could become more productive and consistent due to digital agriculture and more effective use of resources and time. This article presents the gist of Precision Agriculture along with its components and future implications.
Stability in Phenology, Yield and Yield Attributes of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Genotypes under Various Temperature Conditions
Authors: Tiwari Shubham , Dhopre Pavan , Prajapati Shailendra Sagar , Puri Pooja , Tare Shivangi
Published: December 2022

An experiment was conducted with a set twenty-five genotypes of desi and Kabuli chickpeas to estimate stability parameters in Randomized Block Design with two replications under four environments (1st November 2018 (normal), 21st November 2018 (optimum), 15th December 2018 (late) and 15th January 2019 (extremely late) conditions during Rabi-2018-19. The analysis of variance showed a significant connection among genotypes, environment (linear), and genotype environment (linear) in all the traits in investigation. The JG-11, JAKI-9218, RVG-201 and RVSSG-54 these genotypes suitable for high seed yield with late and very-late sown conditions.
Influence of Plant Resistance in Certain Genotypes of Green Gram on Insecticide Tolerance on Spotted Pod Borer, Maruca vitrata (Geyer)
Authors: Reddy L. P. Venkata , Hariprasad K. V.
Published: December 2022

Ten genotypes of green gram viz., WGG-42, LGG-407, PM-115, MGG-360, PM-110, LGG-410, PM-112, TM-962, LGG-450 and LGG-460 were screened for their susceptibility to Spotted pod borer, Maruca vitrata (Geyer) infestation at wetland farm, S.V.Agricultural College, Tirupati in a randomized block design (RBD) during the late Kharif season of 2014. Two crops were raised one at during last week of August-2014 and second was raised durin second week of September-2014. Readings on the number of Maruca webbings per plant, total number of caterpillars per plant and per cent infestation were taken at weekly intervals. Field screening experiments which were conducted on green gram genotypes against M. vitrata infestation revealed that WGG-42, TM-962 and MGG-360 were observed resistant, moderately resistant and susceptible reaction based on number of webbings per plant and number of caterpillars per plant. Further investigation on feeding preference of Maruca by free-choice and no-choice techniques on selected genotypes of green gram in the laboratory to confirm the resistance ranking observed in the field screening have yielded similar resistance reaction to Maruca infestation. Larvae of the first instar were allowed to feed on the susceptible and resistant genotypes of green gram upto third instar. At the third instar stage, they were allowed for topical bioassay application with Chlorpyriphos insecticide after taking the larval weights. The larvae which fed on the WGG-42 (resistant) gave LC50 (Lethal Concentration) and LD50 (Lethal Dose) values of 1.39 µL/ml and 36.98 µg/g and the larvae which fed on the MGG-360 (susceptible) gave LC50 and LD50 values of 1.63 µL/ml and 36.85 µg/g.
The Orlicz Inequality for Series of Multilinear Forms
Authors: Salih Salih Yousuf Mohamed , Hussein Shawgy
Published: December 2022

The Orlicz ( \(\ell\)2,\(\ell\)1)-mixed inequality of integers and fractional dimensions who states that, with a bit of extend,

for all sequences of bilinear forms AL: \(\mathbb{K}\)n x \(\mathbb{K}\)n  \(\rightarrow\) \(\mathbb{K}\) and all positive integers n, where  \(\mathbb{K}\)n denotes  \(\mathbb{R}\)n or  \(\mathbb{C}\)n endowed with the supremum norm. For that we follow D.Núñez-Alarcón, D. Pellegrino, and D. Serrano-Rodríguez [1]] to extend this inequality to series of multilinear forms, with \(\mathbb{K}\)n endowed with \(\ell\)1+ \(\epsilon\) norms for all successive gradually of the general 0 ≤ ϵ ≤ ∞.
Recycling of Waste Plastic for the Production of Road Interlocking Paving Stone in Nigeria
Authors: Dawodu Praise Onimisi , Akindele Apata , Imoh Udeme
Published: December 2022

As the demand for construction materials increases, the need to find alternative construction materials that are readily available and cheaper is imperative. This research attempts to explore the recycling of waste plastic as a complete replacement for the Portland cement used in the production of pavement interlocking paving stones.

Three specimens were produced, by varying the ratio of the waste plastic with the fine and coarse aggregates. The content of melted waste plastic in specimens A, B, and C was 33%, 29%, and 20% respectively. The specimens were crushed to determine their compressive strength. Specimen A having 33% melted waste plastic had the highest compressive strength of 25.7 N/mm2, For effective binding with the aggregates, the melted waste plastic should not be less than 30% of the mixture.
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Healthcare Workers about Hand Hygiene
Authors: Aqeel Mehwish , Hussain Altaf , Hasan Syed Mohammad , Khan Faiza , Khan Rohail , Ali Sadaqat
Published: December 2022

Aims: The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of healthcare workers about hand hygiene.

Study Design:  A cross sectional study was used.

Place and Duration of Study: Memon Medical Institute Hospital, a tertiary care private hospital Karachi, Pakistan from November 2021 to December 2021.

Methodology: Non-random convenience sampling method was used in this study.

Results: Most participants have an acceptable level of knowledge of hand hygiene. The highest scores were in the infection control domain and the lowest scores defined the hand hygiene domain. Multivariate analysis showed that work experience and previous education were the most important predictors of participants' knowledge of hand hygiene.

Conclusion: Hand hygiene is the simplest yet effective way to stop the spread of germs/microbes non-invasive independent predictors for screening esophageal varices may reduce medical as well as financial burden, hence improving the management of cirrhotic patients. These predictors, however, need further work to validate reliability.
A Study on the Promotion of Public-Private Partnership to Respond to Infectious Diseases
Authors: Sung Gihwan , Kim Yongsang
Published: December 2022

Since the 20th century, the incidence of infectious diseases has been increasing owing to climate change, urbanization, and the convenience of movement. Countries worldwide have experienced great confusion in their response to COVID-19. At the same time, we also found that we can respond to pandemics more effectively when quarantine authorities and various social entities cooperate. Therefore, we compared and analyzed the early response cases of MERS and COVID-19 that we recently experienced. In particular, a comparative analysis was conducted on cooperative governance based on the participation of various social entities in disaster management. Cooperative governance is more effective when networks, roles and responsibilities, participation, and cooperation are well established. Accordingly, the cases of disaster response for infectious diseases were compared and analyzed with three key factors, and based on these, effective directions for revitalizing public-private partnerships were suggested. They are as follows: First, the government should strengthen support for existing disaster-related network organizations. Additionally, it is necessary to build a new network based on a smart society. Second, it is important to expand disaster education and training for disaster-related organizations and participants, strengthen intermediate support organizations, and expand the government's role in these areas. Finally, we present the importance of strengthening the system to form disaster-related private organizations that are centered on medical personnel, and expanding corporate participation.
Analysis of Evacuation Times Based on Changing the Arrangements of Neonatal Units in Postnatal Care Centers
Authors: Lee Hong Sang , Kong Ha Sung
Published: December 2022

This study aims to measure the changes in evacuation time, with respect to the arrangement of a neonatal unit in a postnatal care center, by using an evacuation simulation program for analysis. Currently, the “Mother And Child Health Care Act, 2022” prohibits the installation of postpartum care centers above the second floor, but more than 80% of existing centers are located on the third floor or higher, producing problems with vertical evacuation. There are also no regulations for the placement of the neonatal unit when only one neonatal unit is in operation. Therefore, in the event of a fire, crowding and confusion would produce problems when mothers are evacuating with their babies. Since there are no regulations regarding the distribution of neonatal rooms, postpartum nursing homes are operating only one neonatal room in order to cut costs. Therefore, in such a concentrated arrangement, in the event of a fire, crowding and confusion would produce problems when mothers are evacuating with their babies. Considering these issues, evacuation times were compared and analyzed by changing the layout of a postnatal care center. This included where there was only one neonatal unit, where the neonatal and postpartum units were distributed on the same floor, and where these units were distributed on separate floors. The results showed a significant difference in evacuation times for the proposed arrangements, ranging from 584.3s to 456.0s. Considering the safety of vulnerable newborns and mothers, regulations for low-floor layouts of postnatal care centers are necessary to ensure quick evacuation.
UAV-Based Floodwater-Level Establishment for FEWS for Abrupt River Section Change in Imsan
Authors: Kong Yejin , Kim Taegyun , Lee Taesam
Published: December 2022

Flood damage has been increasing owing to climate change; thus, a flood early-warning system (FEWS) has been established to evacuate residents safely in flood-prone areas. The FEWS is a fundamental nonstructural system that reduces human and material damage caused by floods. The damage can be minimized when appropriate settings are used. In general, the need for an early warning is determined using a water gauge installed on a bridge. If there is an abrupt change in the river section near the bridge, an alarm is issued based on the water-level gauge on the bridge. However, some areas may be more vulnerable to flooding than where the bridges exist. In these cases, vulnerable areas can be inundated by floods before a warning alarm is provided. The current study area of the Chogang-cheon River is such an area. Therefore, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-based remedy is proposed to overcome the discrepancy between the flooding water levels of the gauge location and the vulnerable area. First, spatial information about the river cross section was obtained through a UAV for the study area. As a result of Pix4D processing after river surveying by the UAV, a noticeable abrupt river width change section was confirmed, particularly upstream of the Gwangi Bridge in the middle of the Chogang-cheon River. Then, the level of the bridge and the upstream point of the bridge for the same flow rate were calculated using the Hydrologic Engineering Center River Analysis System (HEC-RAS) program. Through this remedy, the section of the river where flooding occurs first was defined, and an appropriate flood early-warning water level was appropriately estimated. The approach in this study can be widely applied to rivers where a FEWS is needed to determine where rivers change abruptly.