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PENGARUH MODUL DIGITAL BERBASIS CULTURE LITERACY DIGITAL WETLAND (CLDW) KONSEP JAMUR TERHADAP KETERAMPILAN GENERIK SAINS SISWA
Authors: Ayuningtyas Tiara , Putra Aminuddin Prahatama , Utami Nurul Hidayati
Published: May 2022

Teaching and learning activities changed during a pandemic, namely distance learning that utilized online learning. Teaching and learning activities involve technology in packaging the material to be taught to students. One of which uses a digital module. This study describes the effect of using CLDW based digital modules on the fungi concept on students' generic science skills and responses. This study uses a quasi-experimental approach with The Non-Equivalent Control Group Design, with the research sample being class X students at SMAN 7 Banjarmasin. Analyzing data on generic science skills used the N-Gain Score test and obtained an N-gain Score of 56,72%. Based on this study's results, there is an effect of applying the CLDW digital module to students' generic science skills. Suggestions for this research, student participation and response in online learning are less than optimal. It is necessary to make habituation and active participation between teachers and students to overcome this.Keywords: CLDW; Digital Module; Fungi; Independent Learning; Science Generic SkillsSelama pandemi COVID-19, kegiatan belajar mengajar mengalami perubahan yaitu penerapan pembelajaran jarak jauh (PJJ) yang memanfaatkan pembelajaran online. Kegiatan belajar mengajar melibatkan teknologi dalam mengemas materi yang akan diajarkan kepada siswa. Salah satunya dengan menggunakan modul digital. Penelitian ini bertujuan menguji keefektifan penggunaan modul digital berbasis CLDW pada konsep jamur terhadap keterampilan generik sains siswa dan respon siswa saat menggunakan modul yang terintegrasi dengan CLDW. Penelitian ini menggunakan eksperimen semu dengan the non-equivalent control group design dengan sampel penelitian sebesar 38 siswa kelas X MIPA 1 dan X MIPA 4 di SMAN 7 Banjarmasin. Teknik analisis data keterampilan generik sains menggunakan tes N-Gain Score dan memperoleh hasil nilai N-Gain Score 56,72%, sedangkan respon siswa dianalisis secara deskripstif. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian tersebut menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh penerapan modul digital CLDW terhadap keterampilan generik sains siswa. siswa respon siswa selama penggunaan modul yang terintegrasi pada CLDW berada pada kategori setuju. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian tersebut maka diperlukan pembiasaan dan partisipasi aktif siswa.Kata Kunci:  CLDW; Modul Digital; Jamur; Belajar Mandiri; Keterampilan Generik Sains
Tekhnik Skimming Untuk meningkatkan Kemampuan Membaca Pemahaman Pada Siswa Tunagrahita Ringan Kelas VII Di SLB Negeri 1Kabupaten Gowa Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan
Authors: Meidina Tatiana , Kasmawati St
Published: May 2022

This study aims to analyze the effect of the application of skimming techniques on the ability to read comprehension in class VII mild mentally disabled students at SLB Negeri 1 Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi Province, Academic Year 2021/2022. This study uses the Single Subject Research (SSR) method A-B design. The subjects of this study were students with the initials MR. The study was conducted in 10 sessions conducted in two phases: the baseline phase (A1) with five sessions and the intervention phase (B) with five sessions. The results of this study indicate an effect of the skimming technique on reading comprehension skills. This is indicated by the data values obtained in the baseline phase (A1) increased in the baseline phase (B). In addition, based on the data obtained, then analyzed using analysis in conditions and between conditions. The analysis of data between conditions and between conditions showed that the mean level of the intervention phase (B) increased compared to the baseline phase (A1). Based on this, it can be concluded that there is an effect of applying skimming techniques on the ability to read comprehension in class VII mild mentally disabled students at SLB Negeri 1 Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi Province.Keywords: Mentally Retarted; Reading Comprehension; SkimmingPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh penerapan teknik skimming terhadap kemampuan membaca pemahaman pada siswa tunagrahita ringan Kelas VII Di SLB Negeri 1 Kabupaten Gowa Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan Tahun Ajaran 2021/2022. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Single Subject Research (SSR) desain A-B. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa dengan inisial MR. Penelitian dilakukan dalam 10 sesi yang dilakukan pada dua fase, yaitu fase baseline (A1) sebanyak 5 sesi dan fase intervensi (B) sebanyak 5 sesi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan adanya pengaruh teknik skimming terhadap  kemampuan membaca pemahaman.  Hal ini ditunjukkan dengan data nilai yang diperoleh pada fase baseline (A1) meningkat pada  fase baseline (B). Selain itu berdasarkan data yang diperoleh kemudian dianalisis menggunakan analisis dalam kondisi dan analisis antar kondisi. Hasil dari analisis data dalam kondisi dan antar kondisi menunjukkan bahwa mean level fase intervensi (B) meningkat dibanding pada fase baseline (A1). Berdasarkan hal tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh penerapan teknik skimming terhadap kemampuan membaca pemehaman pada siswa tunagrahita ringan kelas VII di SLB Negeri 1 Kabupaen Gowa Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan.Kata Kunci: Tunagrahita; Membaca Pemahaman; Skimming
STUDI PENDIDIKAN PROFESI GURU IPA DI INDONESIA: ANALISIS KRITIS RUU SISDIKNAS 2022
Authors: Yustiana Yusi Riksa , Aryanti Fitri , Khoirunnisa Fitriah , Kerans Geterudis , Marfuatun Marfuatun
Published: May 2022

This study aims to conduct a critical analysis of RUU Sisdiknas 2022 to the professional education of science teachers in Indonesia. The method was library research, data obtained based on literature study. The material object of this study was the regulations that form the basis for implementing teacher professional education. The study results show that professional education for teachers from all fields of study is achieved through PPG developed by LPTK. We observe the RUU Sisdiknas 2022 chapter 56 act 5 concerning the implementation of professional education, which must be carried out through collaboration between universities and professional associations. It is necessary to have a clear formulation related to science teacher professional education and a form of cooperation between professional associations and universities. An independent and professional science teacher organization is needed. The organization must also have a clear legal umbrella. PPG can adapt the established professional education, especially in setting teacher competency standards, which are still dominated by policies from universities.Keywords: RUU Sisdiknas; Science Teacher; Teacher Professional Education ProgramTujuan dari kajian ini adalah melakukan analisis kritis terkait RUU Sisdiknas 2022 yang berkaitan dengan pendidikan profesi guru IPA di Indonesia. Metode yang digunakan dalam kajian ini adalah penelitian kepustakaan (library research), data diperoleh berdasarkan studi literatur. Objek material dari kajian ini adalah peraturan-peraturan yang menjadi landasan penyelenggaraan pendidikan profesi guru. Hasil kajian menunjukan bahwa pendidikan profesi untuk guru dari semua bidang studi ditempuh melalui PPG yang dikembangkan oleh LPTK. Mencermati RUU Sisdiknas Pasal 56 Ayat 5 sehubungan dengan penyelenggaraan pendidikan profesi yang harus diselenggarakan melalui kerjasama antara perguruan tinggi dengan asosiasi profesi, perlu ada perumusan yang jelas terkait pendidikan profesi guru IPA dan bentuk kerjasama antara asosiasi prosesi dan perguruan tinggi. Diperlukan sebuah organisasi guru IPA yang independen dan profesional. Organisasi tersebut juga harus mempunyai payung hukum yang jelas. PPG dapat mengadaptasi pendidikan profesi yang sudah mapan tersebut terutama dalam menetapkan standar kompetensi guru yang selama ini masih didominasi oleh kebijakan dari perguruan tinggi.Kata Kunci: RUU Sikdiknas; Guru IPA; Program Pendidikan Profesi Guru
PELUANG MUATAN LOKAL DALAM PEMBELAJARAN IPA DALAM PERSPEKTIF RUU SISDIKNAS
Authors: Wahyudi Wahyudi , Misbah Misbah , Nurhayati Nurhayati , Ngandoh Satwika Trianti , Yustiana Yusi Riksa
Published: May 2022

This research aims to identify and analyze the problems contained in the Draft Law on the National Education System (RUU Sisdiknas) related to curriculum and learning by comparing the content in the bill with the revised law and phenomena that occur in the field. This research was conducted through a literature study using secondary sources: documents, the internet, books, proceedings, reputable international journals, international journals, and national journals, both accredited and unaccredited. The main document used as material for the analysis of the study is the National Education System Law No. 20 of 2003, the National Education System Bill. The descriptive-analytical method was used in this research, and then the source data of the study were analyzed qualitatively. Through this literature study, identification and analysis of problems contained in the National Education System Bill related to curriculum and learning were obtained by comparing the bill's contents with the revised law and phenomena occurring in the field. In the Bill, the potential for local content is obtained, which is currently included in the 2022 Prototype Curriculum. In addition, the integration of local content in learning has a positive impact on students. This study will help provide input and suggestions for improving the draft law.Keywords: Curriculum; IPA;  Local Content; National Education System Bill  Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi dan menganalisis permasalahan yang terkandung dalam Rancangan Undang-undang Sistem Pendidikan Nasional (RUU Sisdiknas) yang berkaitan dengan kurikulum dan pembelajaran dengan membandingkan muatan dalam RUU dengan UU yang direvisi serta fenomena yang terjadi di lapangan. Penelitian ini dilakukan melalui studi kepustakaan dengan menggunakan sumber data sekunder, yaitu berupa dokumen, internet, buku, prosiding, jurnal internasional bereputasi, jurnal internasional, dan jurnal nasional baik terakreditasi maupun tidak terakreditasi. Dokumen utama yang digunakan sebagai bahan analisis kajian adalah UU Sisdiknas No. 20 Tahun 2003, RUU Sisdiknas. Metode deskriptif analitis digunakan dalam penelitian ini yang selanjutnya data sumber kajian tersebut dianalisis secara kualitatif. Melalui studi kepustakaan ini diperoleh identifikasi dan analisis permasalahan yang terkandung dalam RUU Sisdiknas yang berkaitan dengan kurikulum dan pembelajaran dengan membandingkan muatan dalam RUU dengan Undang-undang yang direvisi serta fenomena yang terjadi di lapangan. Dalam RUU diperoleh potensi muatan lokal yang saat ini sudah dimasukkan ke dalam Kurikulum Prototipe 2022 dan Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar. Selain itu, adanya integrasi muatan lokal dalam pembelajaran memberikan dampak yang positif bagi peserta didik. Hasil kajian ini akan berguna dalam memberikan masukkan dan saran dalam penyempurnaan rancangan undang-undang.Kata Kunci: Kurikulum; IPA; Muatan lokal; RUU Sisdiknas
Comparative Study of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Drying
Authors: Claude N DEMBE BIBALOU , Mercier BITA Alain , Auguste ISSALI Emmanuel , Armand BAZOUNGOULA Alain
Published: May 2022

The tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a species of herbaceous plants in the Solanaceae family, native to northwestern South America, widely cultivated for its fruit. A total of 100 g of fresh tomatoes are dried in an oven, in the open air and in a solar dryer, respectively. The kinetics and other parameters were determined: the water content in dry low, the instantaneous drying speed, the average drying temperature, the average relative humidity of tomato, the drying time and the air speed during drying. During solar and oven drying, tomatoes lose water faster, for the same initial (100 g) and therefore, the products receive more energy and heat, compared to drying in the oven 'outdoors. The tomatoes were dried in 1 day in an oven, 3 days in a solar dryer and 6 days in the open air. The shape of the speed curves initially has a short acceleration phase, secondly a rapidly decreasing phase and thirdly, the slopes of the curves tend to soften.
Residues from the Amazon Region as Substrates for the Production of Oyster Mushrooms and Laccases
Authors: Ana Claudia Alves Cortez Luana Carolina Rocha Marinho dos Santos , João Paulo Alves da Silva Anna Karolina Gomes Rodrigues , Vitória Elizabeth Silva Lopes Mariane Caroline Martins , Walter Oliva Pinto Filho Segundo Michele Alves Sanches , João Vicente Braga de Souza Francisca das Chagas do Amaral Souza , de Souza Érica Simplício
Published: May 2022

Mushroom cultivation is an economically viable process for the conversion of various lignocellulosic residues. Recently in order to increase the feasibility of mushroom production, research has been carried out to investigate the use of residues as substrates and the possibility of obtaining two or more products in a single bioprocess. The aim of this study wasto investigate the potential of biomass residues from street markets in the city of Manaus (Amazonas, Brazil) as a substrate for the production of oyster mushroom and laccase. Pleurotus ostreatus was cultivated in the following biomass residues: a) peel from the fruit of Astrocaryum aculeatum Meyer, b) peel from the fruit of Bactris gasipaes Kunth, c) fibers from the endocarp of the fruit of Euterpe oleracea Mart. and d) peel from the fruit of Theobroma grandiflorum Schumann. The peel from the fruit of Bactris gasipaes was the best substrate to produce oyster mushroom (4.8 % biological efficiency -ratio between the fresh weight of the mushroom and the dry weight of the compost), and the peel from the fruit of Astrocaryum aculeatum was the best substrate for laccase production (21,766 U/Kg). The present work is important since it allowed us to demonstrate that two biomass residues from Amazonian plants could be utilized to produce mushrooms and laccases.
Cost of Milk Production of Milch Buffaloes Maintained in Nilanga Tahshil of Latur District
Authors: Katke Priyanka , Jadhav P. G. , Kapgate N. D.
Published: May 2022

The present investigation was carried in Nilanga tahsil of Latur district during the year 2020-21, The data on 150 buffaloes from village namely viz., Jau, Malegao and Dapka in Nilanga tahsil of Latur district randomly selected for the study with help of pretested interview schedule. Total 150 buffaloes selected from study area of Nilanga tahsil, fifty buffalo owners were selected from each village. The cost of milk production was determined as per the method employed at National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, under this investigation various component were considered such as food, labour and supervision, health cover (veterinary and medicine), miscellaneous expenses and replacement cost. The data were collected from the farmer by personal interview with help of a protested questionnaire in Nilanga tahsil of Latur district. For the productive range up to 5 litre the average gross cost of milk production litre-1of buffaloes on wet and herd basis, was Rs. 24.47 in winter (i.e. flush) and Rs. 23.71 in spring (i.e. lean) respectively and the corresponding values of net cost on wet and herd basis were Rs. 19.34 in winter and Rs.18.75 in spring respectively, which is based on 35 milch and 15 dry buffaloes. The average gross cost litre-1 of milk production in buffaloes for the productive range from 5 to 10 litre on wet basis under winter (i.e. flush) and spring (i.e lean) seasons were Rs.16.76 and Rs.17.56, respectively and corresponding values of net cost were Rs.14.24 and Rs.15.32, respectively, and on herd basis under winter and spring seasons gross cost were Rs. 29.35 and Rs.30.62, respectively and corresponding values of net cost were Rs. 26.45 and Rs.27.54, respectively and in productive range above 10 litre, the average gross cost of milk production litre-1 for buffaloes on wet basis for the productive range of above 10 litre, the average gross cost per litre of milk production under winter (i.e flush) and spring (i.e lean) were Rs. 14.78 and Rs.15.03, respectively and the corresponding values for the net cost were Rs. 13.18 and Rs. 13.29, respectively. On herd basis the average gross cost per litre of milk production were Rs. 27.57 in winter and Rs. 27.98 in spring the corresponding values for the net cost were Rs. 25.70 in winter and Rs. 26.11 in spring.
The Field Study of Management of Anthracnose Leaf Spot of Betel Vine (Piper betle) by Different Fungicides with their Leaf Yield Interaction
Authors: K. T. Suryavanshi P. P. Khandagale , S. S. Patil D. B. Patil
Published: May 2022

Betelvine (Piper betle) is heart-shaped deep green leaves perennial plant an important cash crop of India for livelihood security in rural area particularly small as well as marginal betel growers of “baree community” in Maharashtra. The anthracnose leaf spot is the major constraint in production and market value of betel leaf production. A study was undertaken during two consecutive years (2019, 2020) the significant results were obtained in eight fungicides with respective commercial concentration tested against the Colletotrichum piparis leaf spot disease in betel vine. All treatment in the year 2019-20, 2020-21 are found statistically significant in reaction for mean % disease intensity and no. of leaves harvested (yield).For the year 2019-20 and 2020-21, mean % disease intensity the lowest was found in treatment T3 (Chlorothalonil@2.5 m/lit) i.e.4.83 and 4.93 respectively while they showing highest % disease control i.e. 49.68%and 43.59%.In year 2019 in respect of no. of leaves harvested (Yield) the treatment T 4 (Trichoderma spp. @ 5gm./lit.) giving significantly superior yield of leaves (1052) over rest of all the treatment. The treatment T3 (Chlorothalonil@2.5 m/lit.) with yield 952.00 found at par with it. In year 2020 the no. of leaves harvested (Yield) the treatment T 4 (Trichoderma spp. @ 5gm./lit.) giving significantly superior yield of leaves (1075) over rest of all the treatment. The treatment T3 (Chlorothalonil@2.5 m/lit.) with yield 963.00 and treatment T2 (Copper oxychloride +2 Chloro,2Bromo,1,3 diol (Bromopol))@ 2.5 g+0.5 g/lit. respectively with leaf yield 913.67 found at par with it.
Pathological Characterization of the Low Doses Alloxan-STZ Diabetic Rabbit Model
Authors: Reashma Roshan Masood Saleem Mir , Majid Shafi Omer Khalil Baba , Imtiyaz Wani Showkeen Muzamil Bashir
Published: May 2022

Purpose: Present investigation was aimed at characterization of pathomorphological lesions in the Low Doses Alloxan-STZ Diabetic Rabbit Model. Method: New Zealand White rabbits, 1-1.5 kg body weight, were administered alloxan (@50mg/kg b.w) and STZ (@35mg/kg b.w) cocktail, as single intravenous dose followed by glucose therapy after 9 hours. Blood glucose was regularly monitored and with blood glucose >200mg/dl on day 7 following drug administration were used for study. Two rabbits each were sacrificed fortnightly from days 15 to 60 for pathoanatomical investigation. Results: Gross lesions included congestion, and haemorrhages in different organs. Histopathologically, pancreas revealed variable degeneration and loss of beta-cells in the islets; and acinar cell degeneration. Changes were milder at later stages. Liver revealed vascular congestion, progressive hepatosis, portal triaditis, and presence of binucleated hepatocytes. During later stage hepatocellular necrosis was seen. Kidneys revealed vascular congestion; focal haemorrhages; cortical tubular degeneration and necrosis; lower nephron nephrosis; glomerular congestion and hypersegmentation; mesangial cell hyperplasia and focal nephritis with mononuclear cell infiltration. Later, peritubular fibroplasias; glomerular hypertrophy with vacuolation of podocytes and fragmentation; and casts in collecting tubules were seen. Brain revealed neuronal degeneration and necrosis in cerebral cortex, caudoputamen, different areas of hippocampus including dentate gyrus and Cornu Ammonis especially pyramidal cells of CA4 region, subiculum and brain stem; demyelination and gliosis in medullary tracts; mild purkinje cell degeneration and karyorrhexis in cells of granule layer; choroid epithelial degeneration; and vascular congestion. Lungs revealed vascular congestion, haemorrhages, emphysema, atelectasis, peribronchial lymphoid hyperplasia, focal pneumonia, hypertrophy of vascular walls, vacuolation of pneumocytes and presence of numerous alveolar macrophages. Heart showed vascular congestion, focal haemorrhages and degeneration of cardiomyocytes. Spleen revealed congestion, haemorrhage, apoptosis of lymphoid cells, and vacuolation of reticular cells. histiocytic reaction was additionally noted in MLNs. Congestion, degeneration and necrosis were seen in zona glomerulosa and zona fasciculate of adrenal-cortex and also, in adrenal-medulla. Changes in testes were characteristic of arrested spermatogenesis, and degeneration and apoptosis of spermatocytes. Conclusion: It could be concluded that the progressive and marked pathomorphological alterations suggest Alloxan-STZ diabetic rabbits shall be a good short term model for diabetes associated investigation when weighed appropriately against internal control.
Morphological Characterization of Different Jamun (Syzigium cuminii Skeels) Genotypes
Authors: Arpitha P. R. , Gangadhara Narabenchi M. K. Honnabyraiah , K. R. Vasudeva S. Mohan Kumar
Published: May 2022

Jamun (Syzygium cumini Skeels) is an important underutilized tropical fruit crop of India possessing high nutraceutical value belongs to the family Myrtaceae. Totally, fifteen jamun genotypes were studied for morphological and for flower, fruit, seed, biochemical and physiological characters during 2019-2020 at Regional Horticultural Research and Extension centre, University of Horticultural Sciences Campus, Gandhi Krishi Vignana Kendra, Bengaluru. A significant differences were observed in morphological and physico-chemical characteristics among the various genotypes of jamun. The genotype GKVK-1 recorded the highest tree height (718 cm), highest east-west (653 cm) as well as north- south (612 cm) canopy spread whereas lowest tree was height recorded in the genotype Mysuru (408 cm), the genotype Bahadoli showed lowest canopy spread. The genotype GKVK-1 recorded highest leaf length (16.24 cm) followed by the genotype GKVK-2 (13.20 cm) as well as the leaf breadth of 6.64 cm whereas the lowest leaf length was noticed in the genotype Kallahalli (10.80 cm). The petiole length of the genotype Seedless recorded the highest value of 3.06 cm. The genotype Dhoopdal recorded the highestintermodal length. Cluster analysis revealed that genotypes in the cluster IV (NO. -58, GKVK-2) were more vigorous and cluster III (Mysuru, Seedless) were least vigorous. Among the physiological parameters highest stomatal frequency was found in the genotype No. 20 (60.80), relative water content was found in the genotype Bahdoli (88.33 %), total chlorophyll content was found in genotypes Mysuru and seedless (1.09 mg/cm2).
Prevalence of HIV in a Rural Tertiary Care Centre in Marathwada Region of Maharashtra: A Four Year ICTC Based Study
Authors: Jadhav Arjun Gajananrao , Lomte Amit A. , Halgarkar C. S. , Nilekar S. L.
Published: May 2022

India has the second highest HIV burden globally with an estimated 23.19 lakh PLHIV in 2020 that’s why HIV/AIDS continues to be a public health challenge in India Earlier This study was carried out to estimate the prevalence of HIV infection in tertiary care hospital. A retrospective study of the clients attending the ICTC (excluding ANC clients) from January 2018 to December 2021. All the clients were counselled and informed consent was taken from them by ICTC counsellors Then HIV test was done in the HIV Diagnostic Laboratory, as per NACO guidelines. Seroprevalence for HIV infection was found to be0.72 % (472/65,661). Seropositive males constituted more than females. Maximum number of clients tested seropositive in the age group of 35 - 49 years (48.9%). This study provides an important clue to understand the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS in and around the rural part of marathwada region of Maharashtra. This helps to establish an effective local planning for care, treatment and preventive strategies.
Physical and Chemical Properties of some Water Samples from Egypt (Menoufia Governorate), the Efficiency of some Actinomycetes in Bioremediation of some Heavy Metals and Aflatoxin from Contaminated Water Samples
Authors: Sharshar Amany A. A. , EL-Sabbagh Sabha Mahmoud , Elsanhoty Raafat. M.
Published: May 2022

The study aimed to see the ability of some actinomycetes in removing of some toxic heavy metal ions (Cd2+, Mn2+) and some aflatoxins (AFG1, AFG2, AFB1, AFB2) from contaminated water samples. Out of 57 isolates of actinomycetes were isolated from different locations of Egypt. The most five isolates removed studied heavy metals, (Cd2+, Mn2+) singly above 65% were selected to remove studied metal ions from binary mixtures. The highest removing percentage was recorded by A26 isolate which was removed 71.4 %, and 70.0 % from Cd2+, and Mn2+ respectively. The 16S rRNA analyses and phylogenetic data of A26 concluded that it was member of Streptomyces genus, A26 was deposited in Gene Bank Data base under accession number MW947066. The results of the dead biomass of Streptomyces albus A26 for Cd2+, and Mn2+ under the optimized conditions pH-8 at 40°C for 3 hours with 0.3% bio sorbent dosage was found (Cd2+79.5 ± 2.37%, Mn+ 2,81.6±2%). All studied heavy metals were removed from aqueous solutions when the biosorbent dosage increased to 0.6% by dead biomass of A26 isolate. This confirmed the potential use of Streptomyces albus A26 as an inexpensive and efficient technology for removal of Cd2+ and Mn2. The isolate A33 was recorded as high percentage also which was removed 68.3 %, and 69.4 % from Cd2+, and Mn2+ respectively and phylogenetic data of strain concluded that it was N. vermiculate under accession numbers MZ229469.1 in Gene Bank. The results of the dead biomass of A33 N.vermiculate for Cd2+, and Mn2+ under the optimized conditions for studied heavy metals were removed from aqueous solutions (Cd2+ 76.2 ± 1.17%, Mn+ 2 72.6 ± 0.3%). The isolates A26 and A33 showed high removing effect for some aflatoxins (AFG1- AFG2-AFB1-AFB2) extracted from fungi group (Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus) under the optimized conditions (pH-8 at 40°C for 3 hours with 0.3% biosorbent dosage).
Mutation Breeding in Rose (Rosa indica L.)
Authors: Bhagat S. R. , Sable Prakash Babanrao , Vaidya S. B.
Published: May 2022

The observations recorded on plant height, plant spread, leaf area, number of thorns on flower stalk, days required for first flower bud initiation, average weight of flower, length of peduncle, number of petals per flower, vase life and petal area were significantly influenced by chemical mutagens and their different concentrations. The results on days required for bud sprouting and colour of flower were not found significant. Among the various concentrations of two chemical mutagens i. e. EMS and MMS the results of treatment EMS 0.20% was found to be promising for plant spread, leaf area, average weight of flower, number of petals per flower, length of peduncle, vase life and petal area.
Effect of Spacing and Nitrogen Levels on Growth, Yield and Quality of Cherry Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum var. Cerasiforme)
Authors: Arul Arasu Palanichamy , Vinotha P.
Published: May 2022

An investigation was carried out during rabi season 2016-17 at College orchard, Department of Horticulture, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai to study the effect of spacing and nitrogen levels on growth, yield and quality of Cherry Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum var. cerasiforme. The crop were laid out in Factorial Randomized Block Design with three replications and sixteen treatment combination. Four levels of nitrogen viz.,75, 100, 125 and 0 kg/ha of recommended dose as urea, Four levels of spacing viz., 90x40cm, 100x40cm, 110x40cm and 120x40cm with Phosphorus and Potassium each@50kg/ha as basal were tried in all possible combinations. The study revealed that the effect of spacing and nitrogen had significant effect on growth, yield and yield attributing characters. All the growth, yield and quality characters were the highest at 100 kgN/ha, 50 kg phosphorus and potassium. The spacing of100x40 cm recorded the highest plant height, number of primary branches, number of secondary branches and number of leaves, leaf area, leaf area index, total chlorophyll, dry matter production, crop growth rate and relative growth rate, number of fruits, fruit weight, fruit yield per plant, yield per plot and estimated yield and quality in cherry tomato. The present investigation showed that the application of 100 kgN/ha and spacing of 100x40 cm increased the morphological, physiological, yield and quality parameters.
A Study of Microbiological Profile and Sensitivity Pattern in Patients with Exacerbation of Bronchiectasis in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Deb Jaydip , Ray Priyanka , Mondal Papia , Dwari Amiya , Majumdar Amit Kumar
Published: May 2022

Bronchiectasis is of clinician’s concern because of its frequent exacerbations. The prevalence is currently increasing, probably due to an increased use of thoracic computed tomography (CT). So, it is very crucial to know the causative organism and the drug sensitivity for a rational and precise treatment. After evaluating the diagnosis of exacerbation of bronchiectasis by clinical and radiological parameters, 50 patients were enrolled in the study, among which FOB done in 41 cases. Microbiological study of sputum and BAL was done to detect the causative organisms and their sensitivity patterns. Pseudomonus aeruginosa and Klebsiella sp. in sputum; and Pseudomonus aeruginosa and Haemophilus influenza in BAL are the most abundant organisms. Carbapenems, Aminoglycosides and Coamoxyclav are the most potent antibiotics. Sputum and BAL were found to have nearly the same efficacy in detection of the pathogenic organisms of LRT. So sputum culture can replace BAL fluid culture in the work up of exacerbation of bronchiectasis.
The First Report: Rotten Fruit Sugar-Apple in Bali
Authors: Sudarma Made , Khalimi Khamdan , Suniti Ni Wayan , Darmiati Ni Nengah
Published: May 2022

Fruit rot disease in sugar-apple plants, is the main cause of fruit damage in sugar-apple cultivation in Bali province. Symptoms of illness begin with black marks on the skin of fruit, which gradually spread throughout the fruit. The result of gene amplification of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region of ribosomal DNA (rDNA) using 1.2% agarose gel with TAE buffer 1x at 50 volts for 30 minutes. The DNA bands seen above the UV transilluminator as seen on electroferegram, produce a 600 bp DNA fragment. The cause of the illness was identified using DNA sequences and matched with GenBankie Lasiodiplodia theobromae, with a percentage of 100% resemblance. The phylogenetic tree of one class pathogen with Lasiodiplodia theobromae.
Cytomegalovirus Infection Burden Among Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital in Jharkhand
Authors: Sinha Nikesh , Singh Shweta , Kumar Manoj , Nand Tiwari Shashank
Published: May 2022

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a herpes virus that causes severe illness and death in people who are immunocompromised, including organ and bone marrow transplant recipients, HIV infected people, those on immunosuppressive drugs and newborns infected during pregnancy. Aim: To estimate the disease burden of Cytomegalovirus infection among the patients attending Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences. Samples of clinically suspected cases of cytomegalovirus infection from all the age groups were collected and sent to the Department of Microbiology, RIMS, Ranchi, from January 2021 to December 2021. The samples were tested for IgM by ELISA. Results: During the study period, a total of 618 samples from clinically suspected cases were received for testing out of which, 67 samples tested positive. Of the total positive cases, 41 were males and 26 were females. Conclusion: Anti-CMV drugs are available now-a- days for the treatment of severe infections in immunosuppressed patients. Developments of vaccine to protect pregnant women from primary infection are in progress.
Seroprevalence of PPR Virus in Pre- and Post-Vaccinated Sheep and Goats of Saurashtra Region of Gujarat
Authors: M. Tajpara Mahesh , B. Kathiriya Jaysukh , H. Savsani Haresh , M. Shah Nalinkant , V. Gohil Pradhyuman , R. Patel Dharmesh , B. Javia Bhavesh , N. Kanani Amit
Published: May 2022

The seroprevalence study of peste des petits ruminants (PPR) in sheep and goats was carried out in 5 districts of Saurashtra region of Gujarat state. A total of 828 (prevaccinated) and 423 (postvaccinated) serum samples from sheep and goats were screened for PPR specific antibodies using PPR specific c-ELISA. Overall seroprevalence of PPR was found to be 53.86 (446/828) and 72.34 (306/423) % in pre- and post-vaccinated small ruminants, respectively. Overall pre-/post-vaccinated seroprevalance rates were highest in Bhavnagar district (83.89/96.30 %), followed by Surendranagar (73.61/77.78 %), Amreli (56.25/83.33 %), Jamnagar (32.22/43.33 %) and Rajkot (27.78/64.44 %) districts. Pre and post vaccination seropositivity was noted higher in goats (59.90/78.75 %) than in sheep (35.75/52.43 %). Males in both the species (goats and sheep) showed higher seroprevalence (60.11/89.01 %) as compared to their female counterparts (52.09/67.77 %). Higher prevaccinated seroprevalence was recorded among age group of 1 to 2 years (63.41 %), followed by below 1 year age group (53.99%) and above 2 years of age group (44.20%).
Effect of Different Plant Growth Regulators on Seed Germination and Growth Performance of China aster (Callistephus chinensis (L.) Nees) var. Kamini
Authors: Bhandari Rekha , Bohra Mamta , Singh K. C. , Bisht Anand Singh
Published: May 2022

The present investigation was conducted to establish a protocol for studying the seed germination and growth performance of China aster var. Kamini at varied concentrations of plant growth regulators GA3 (100ppm, 200ppm and 300ppm), NAA (100ppm, 200ppm and 300ppm), IBA (100ppm, 200ppm and 300ppm) and IAA (100ppm, 200ppm and 300ppm) in the Floriculture and Landscaping Block of College of Horticulture, Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali, Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, Bharsar, Pauri Garhwal (Uttarakhand) during 2021. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design and each treatment was replicated thrice. The seeds were sown in pots of size 15 cm × 15 cm (length and diameter). Among the various concentrations used GA3 @200 ppm showed the best germination per cent (93.33±3.52 %) in lab condition and GA3 @ 300 ppm showed best germination per cent (94.00±0.57%) in field condition. In GA3 @ 300 ppm observed best result in plant height (55.16±0.36cm), plant spread (12.60±0.19 cm), number of primary branches (11.77±0.40), number of secondary branches (15.66±0.50) and number of leaves per plant (148.00±2.72). In GA3 @ 300 ppm revealed the best result in bud initiation in plant (162.00±0.19), bud showing colour (166.29±0.66), days of first flower opening (174.00±0.19), 50 % flowering (176.33±0.50), days of complete flowering (185.22±0.29), flower diameter (6.36±0.17), stalk length (33.03±0.93), number of flowers per plant (20.22±0.40), and weight of flower (3.41±0.12). In treatment IAA @ 300 ppm showed best result in vase life (10.77±0.72) of flower and in NAA @ 300 ppm showed best result in shelf life (6.33±0.19) of flowers. Thus, it can be concluded that in treatment GA3 @ 200 ppm was found effective in seed germination. For best vegetative and flowering growth, the treatment containing GA3 @ 300 ppm was found best. However, NAA @ 300 ppm was found effective for enhancing shelf life of the flower. Similarly, IAA @ 300 ppm was found suitable for increased vase life of China aster.
Nitrogen Bacteria Associated with Bioremediation Soil and their Ability to Degrade Hydrocarbon
Authors: Barisiale Suka Baranu , Esther Lawrence
Published: May 2022

The environmental degradation caused globally by crude oil and its by-products have become a menace that must be addressed. The pollution of soil has reduced the land use and the ecosystem functions of the soil have been adversely affected. It has become pertinent that ecologically friendly remediation approaches be adopted to restore the fertility of the soil and in essence its ecosystem functions. Nitrogen is a growth-limiting nutrient that cannot be assimilated without microorganisms, an increase in nitrogen-fixing bacteria after bioremediation is an indication of restoration. The soil samples were analyzed for physicochemical characteristics such as pH, total organic nitrogen (TON), electrical conductivity (Ec), and phosphorus. The microbiological characterization was done for total heterotrophic bacteria (THB) using plate count agar (PCA), the hydrocarbon utilizing bacteria was done using Mineral salt agar (MSA). The THB obtained in the study was2.4 x 104, 1.1 x 104, and 3.4 x 104, the HUB was0.1 x 103, 1.8 x 103, and 2.4 x 103. The bacterial isolates obtained in the study are Arthrobacter sp, Pseudomonas sp, Nitrosomonas sp, Bacillus sp, Micrococcus sp, Staphylococcus sp, and Escherichia sp. The degradative potential of these isolates was analyzed, the absorbency of the bacterial isolates was done for two different wavelengths (370 and 570). The degradative potential of the isolates was higher at the wavelength of 570. These organisms will be effective as a consortium for further hydrocarbon degradative study.
Characterization and Colistin Susceptibility of Carbapenem Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii isolates from Various Clinical Specimens
Authors: Sowndarya Munieswaran , Banu S. Thasneem , Krishnan K. Usha
Published: May 2022

Rising antimicrobial resistance is a major threat in the management of infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii. Colistin is considered as last resort in management of these infections. This study aims to determine prevalence of carbapenem resistance in P.aeruginosa and A.baumannii, to characterize the prevalent carbapenem resistance mechanisms and to evaluate their in vitro colistin susceptibility. Materials and methods: 150 consecutive (75 P.aeruginosa and 75 A.baumanni) isolates were included. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed as per CLSI guidelines. Imipenem MIC was determined by E-test. Carbapenemase production tested by Modified Hodge test and MBL detection. Genotypic confirmation was done by PCR. Colistin MIC was determined by E-test. Results: Prevalence of MDR among P.aeruginosa was 29.3% and among A.baumannii was 50.7%. Among P.aeruginosa, 5.3% were carbapenemase producer by MHT and all were found to be MBL by Imipenem-EDTA combined disc method. Among A.baumannii, 12% were positive for carbapenemase production by MHT; 4% were MBL producers. 4 of 19 carbapenem resistant isolates were having MIC in upper limit of susceptible range (1.5 to 2 µg/ml). Conclusion: Because carbapenem resistance is also associated with resistance to antibiotics of other classes, the therapeutic options are very limited. MIC testing should be performed for colistin.
Epidemiological Analysis of Hospitalized Cases of COVID-19 in Indigenous People in an Amazonian Region: Cross-Sectional Study with Data from the Surveillance of Acute and Severe Respiratory Syndromes in Brazil
Authors: Daniele Melo Sardinha Ana Lucia da Silva Ferreira , Carmem Aliandra Freire de Sá Claudia Ozela El-Husny , Karla Valéria Batista Lima Emilyn Costa Conceição
Published: May 2022

Indigenous people are considered more vulnerable to new infectious agents. In view of the novel coronavirus causing COVID-19, health authorities are concerned about the possible impact of the pandemic on reaching vulnerable populations, such as the indigenous people of the Brazilian Amazon. Thus, we aimed to carry out an epidemiological analysis of serious cases and deaths from COVID-19 in indigenous population in the state of Pará, Brazil. The data was obtained from the public Ministry of Health platform. Data analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences 20, Chi-square of adherence, the independence test and G test. For spatial distribution was used ArcGIS. We observed 123 COVID-19 cases: 46 deaths (37.40%), male gender (76-61.79%), age above 60 years (61- 49.6%), the most frequent risk factor was chronic cardiovascular disease (18- 14.63%). The predictors of death were: invasive ventilation has (6.8) more chances for the outcome death, those not vaccinated against influenza have (3.5) and age (1.4). COVID-19 occurrence was higher in municipalities that have villages with health care or commerce, or with migrants from the Warao ethnic group. Notifications should take into consideration the specific issues of indigenous people so that effective control measures can be defined.
Correlation and Path Analysis Studies in Early Generation Populations Derived from Commercial Hybrids of Ridge Gourd (Luffa acutangla L.)
Authors: Shashikanth Evoor E. P. Madhuri , G. Raghavendra V. D. Gasti , Patil Bapurayagouda
Published: May 2022

In this experiment, correlation and path analysis in F2 populations of two commercial hybrids i.e., Naga and NS-3 were studied for growth, earliness, yield and quality parameters by using unreplicated trials in College of Horticulture, UHS, Bagalkot, during Jan-March 2018. The results revealed that vine length at 60 DAP, number of fruits per vine, average fruit weight, fruit length, fruit diameter had significant positive correlation with fruit yield per plant, whereas days to first female flowering, days to first male flowering and sex ratio had significant negative association with fruit yield per plant, the associations of these characters is in the desirable direction. Thus, selection for these characters will improve the yield. Path coefficient studies revealed that number of fruits per vine, fruit length and fruit diameter showed direct positive effects on fruit yield per vine, whereas days to first male and female flowering and sex ratio showed direct negative effects on fruit yield per vine.
Bioremediation of Chromium Based on Macrophytes
Authors: Azimov Shavkat Sh. , A. Khujamshukurov Nortoji , Murodkhodjaeva Z. B. , M. Turabjanov Sadritdin , X. Kuchkarova Dilafruz
Published: May 2022

No research has yet been conducted in the field of wastewater treatment of tanneries containing a high concentration of chromium biologically using high algae in the Republic of Uzbekistan.That is why the treatment of wastewater from tanneries as well as waters purified by physico-chemical way requires adaptation of biological purification and has great scientific, practical and environmental significance.This article examines the tolerance of high algae, namely Azolla caroliniana, adapted to chrome-plated water in concentrations up to 30%, under artificial conditions, in polluted Artisian waters with different concentrations of chromium, as well as with the addition of wastewater from enterprises. In 5 days, the photosynthesis of the Azolla сaroliniana culture adapted to chrome-plated wastewater (30%) was restored to 50-80 %. During the entire time of growing Azolla caroliniana (7 days), there was a three-fold increase in culture than at the beginning of the experiment, and the reproduction rate reached 78.4-82.6%During the study, the level of tolerance of Azolla caroliniana to chromium was considered. As a result of the data obtained, an increase in Azolla caroliniana algae tolerant to wastewater contaminated with chromium (30%) was recorded by 3 times on the 7th day of the experiment. On the 5th day of the experiment, the photosynthesis of Azolla caroliniana was restored to 50-80%, and the reproduction of the culture reached 78.4-82.6%. As a result, the wastewater was purified from chromium from 4.87 mg/l to 2.34 mg/l.According to the obtained results, sorption of chromium by Azolla caroliniana gives averages 0.56-1.09mg/g relative to the dry mass.
İlkokul 2. Sınıf Öğrencilerinin Türkçe Dersindeki Okuduğunu Anlama Becerilerinin Matematik Dersindeki Problem Çözme Becerilerine Etkisi
Authors: GÜRSOY Simla Eda , ÇELİKÖZ Nadir
Published: May 2022

Bu araştırmanın amacı, İstanbul ilindeki ilkokulların ikinci sınıflarında öğrenim gören öğrencilerin okuduğunu anlama becerilerinin matematik problemlerini çözme becerilerine etkisinin cinsiyet, öğrenim gördükleri okulların sosyoekonomik düzeyi, kitap okuma sıklığı, soru çözerken okuduklarını anlayıp anlamama durumları gibi değişkenlere göre incelemek ve öğrencilerin okuduğunu anlama becerileri ile problem çözme becerileri arasındaki ilişkiyi belirlemektir. Araştırmada ilişkisel desen kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın evrenini, 2020-2021 eğitim-öğretim yılında İstanbul il merkezinde bulunan ve Millî Eğitim Bakanlığına bağlı ilköğretim okullarının 379 ikinci sınıf öğrencisi oluşturmaktadır. Verilerin toplanması amacıyla Gürsoy ve Çeliköz (2021) tarafından oluşturulan “Okuduğunu Anlama Testi” ve “Problem Çözme Başarı Testi” kullanılmıştır. Toplanan veriler korelasyon analizi, tek yönlü varyans analizi ve ilişkisiz örneklemler t testi kullanılarak çözümlenmiştir. Elde edilen sonuçlara göre ilkokul ikinci sınıf öğrencilerinin okuduğunu anlama ve problem çözme becerileri arasında, pozitif yönde ve anlamlı bir ilişki olduğu görülmüştür. Bununla birlikte okuduğunu anlama ve problem çözme becerilerinde kız öğrencilerin erkek öğrencilerden daha başarılı olduğu, öğrenim görülen okulun sosyoekonomik düzeyi yükseldikçe ve kitap okuma sıklığı arttıkça öğrencilerin başarı puanlarının da anlamlı düzeyde yükseldiği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Nonlinear effects of ıncome ınequality on economic growth: A comparative analysis of selected countries
Authors: Aktas Emin Efecan , Iyidogan Pelin Varol
Published: May 2022

Purpose ― The paper queries the impacts of income inequality on economic growth in selected advanced and emerging market economies by adopting nonlinearity and endogeneity.
Methods ― This research analysis is based on a balanced panel from 1996 to 2018 and employs the dynamic panel threshold analysis after baseline estimations with the fixed-effect, system Generalized Method of Moments, and difference Generalized Method of Moments.
Findings ― This study finds a nonlinearity between income inequality and economic growth. Income inequality has a significant threshold effect on the growth of both panels. Besides, the threshold effect of emerging market countries is higher than the level for advanced countries. This means emerging market economies are negatively affected above the estimated threshold value according to the advanced economies.
Implication ― This paper supports that inequality may harm much more economic growth above a specific level. On the other hand, these distorting effects are related to the other economic issues of countries, such as government spending, inflation, export of goods and services, gross fixed capital formation, and foreign direct investment.
Originality ― This paper contributes to the literature by focusing on the nonlinear effects of income inequality and different aspects of economic growth above or below the estimated threshold value, thereby providing cross-country comparability and endogeneity.