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Perlindungan Hukum Bagi Pencipta Film Terhadap Peredaran Digital Video Disk (DVD) Film Bajakan
Authors: Ali Mufthi Fikri , Supianto Supianto
Published: October 2022

Currently, there are many entrepreneurs selling DVD films, which they sell or distribute in the form of digital video discs (DVD) for commercial purposes without asking permission from the creator or copyright holder for the work. Although the latest law has been enacted Law No. 28 of 2014 concerning Copyright. The method used in this paper is a normative law research method. explains the procedure for recording creations. The period of Copyright protection is regulated in Article 58 which states that Copyright Protection is valid for the life of the Creator and continues for 70 years after death starting from January 1 of the following year. Legal liability for Copyright violators based on Law Number 28 of 2014 concerning Copyright, namely through law enforcement in criminal, civil, and administrative ways.
Lessons from Reviews of Lifelong Learning Policies in Namibia
Authors: Shalyefu Rakel Kavena , Nekongo-Nielsen Haaveshe , Amadhila Helena Naitsuwe
Published: October 2022

This paper is a document analysis of students’ assignments who studied a course on Policy Studies in Adult Education and Lifelong Learning offered at an undergraduate level, Bachelor of Education (Lifelong Learning and Community Education) at the University of Namibia. The aim of the document analysis was to dissect if there is an answer to the research questions on whether Lifelong Learning policies in Namibia accurately translate what their legislations provide for. The study was qualitative in nature as it interrogated eighty-one voices presented in assignments submitted for assessments over the period of three years (2019 – 2021). The analysis of cohorts’ responses over the years was documented by the educators to find out if they demonstrate a deep-rooted insight into policy development, policy implementation and evaluation and the relationship between policies and legislations. The findings from the three cohorts increased trustworthiness because of resource triangulation that enhanced the guard against bias. The main findings were that in reviewing Lifelong Learning policies, the student developed the necessary understanding that policies derive from legislations and serve as the basis for operationalizing or translating those laws and rules into practice. Additionally, they learned about policy development and policy review as well as best practices in operationalizing laws into policies. However, they failed to see connections between some of the Enabling Acts that were from other sectors rather than education. In conclusions, it was understood that when the policy is developed without it being anchored onto an Act, it creates chaos and uncertainty. In reverse, when the Acts are not comprehensively operationalized through policies, procedures, and guidelines, it also creates chaotic environments.
Tapping of Key Innovative ICT Components that Make OER More Acceptable to Learners: Breaking the Conventional Mental Barriers
Authors: Upadhyay Papiya , Naskar Subrata
Published: October 2022

Open Educational Resources (OERs) has evolved as one of the most effective teaching- learning process in 21st century. However, in general there is doubt and difficulty in acceptance of OER versus conventional teaching-learning resources and instructional strategies, which has in a great way reduced interest of studies amongst learners in the pandemic. This study is aimed to find out and ratify the concern and improve the acceptance of OER as one of the potential gears of ICT driven teaching-learning resources in a blended mode. The objectives of this study were to investigate awareness & attitude towards the utilization of OER in blended learning amongst undergraduate learners of Regular and Open Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), and explore the relationship between them. A pilot method of quantitative study was carried out with 200 respondents from undergraduate learners of both Regular and Open HEIs, selected through purposive sampling. A Self-administered online based questionnaire (5- point Likert scale) in Google forms were disseminated through various social handles. The responses submitted were analyzed statistically through t- test and Pearson correlation using MS Excel & SPSS version 20. The findings exposed that there was no statistically significant mean difference in awareness & attitude towards the utilization of OER in blended learning between undergraduate learners of Regular and Open HEIs. The analyses also revealed that there was a positive correlation between awareness on OER and attitude towards OER. This study revamped the need for more popularization of the various ICT services relevant to OER in blended learning amongst learners. In general, it could be a route of acceptance and more effectiveness of the blended approach in contemporary teaching-learning practice. In support of our findings, it was found (independent of our sources), impact analyses of ICT usage during the course of study by 5922 learners of Netaji Subhas Open University has also revealed that if properly groomed and introduced, the ICT-enabled teaching-learning could revolutionize and shape instructional innovations for the millennials. Interestingly, of the 5922 respondents, 1469 were from 2019-2020 whilst 4453 in 2020-2021, reflecting the positive impact of ICT-enabled educational services and its growing acceptance along key components.
Acceptance Analysis of e-Learning by University Students in Japanese Higher Educational Institutions using TAM Model: A Case Study in Hokkaido University
Authors: Abir Mohammed Galib Hasan
Published: October 2022

This study evaluates faculties at Hokkaido University’s intention to utilize e-learning. We have implemented and utilize the theory of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) in our research. Faculties' adoption processes are evaluated using a structural equation modeling (SEM) approach and the SmartPLS software. We have figured out faculties’ feedback on classes during the Covid-19 period. The findings revealed that the content of e-learning and self-efficacy have a favorable effect on and are significantly associated with perceived usefulness and student satisfaction, both of which influence university students' intention to use e-learning. While e-learning has gained acceptance in universities around the world, the purpose of using e-learning remains mainly unexplored in Japan. The created model is used to explain the intention of university students to use e-learning. According to this research faculties at Japanese universities like e-learning, and they want to use it for learning purpose in Higher Educational Institutions.
Advocating Assistive Technologies for Clothing and Textiles Work-Based Learning among Persons with Special Needs in Nigeria
Authors: Diyaolu Idowu
Published: October 2022

Studies have shown that Persons with Special Needs (PSN) are given poor attention and faced with marginalization in developing countries like Nigeria. Through assistive and adaptive technologies, PSN can move about, drive, sew clothes, knit, and weave, like other able-bodied. Most institutions engage in Work-Based Learning (WBL) in clothing and textiles vocation. They need assistive technology to make them excel in their chosen carrier. The study examined work-based learning tools in clothing and textiles, assessed the monitoring strategies employed in WBL and advocated for the inclusion of assistive technology for PSN. The study was carried out in three Special higher educational institutions in Nigeria. A mixed-method approach was adopted in the study. Purposive sampling was used to select students with special needs (81), WBL facilitators (16) and institution management staff (7). Primary Data was collected using questionnaires and interview schedules and analyzed using frequency and percentage. The results showed that the sewing equipment needed for clothing construction was available and functional in the WBL centres, however, Computer-Aided Designs (x ̅=0.5) and assistive technology (x ̅=0.25) were not available. Internet facilities and electronic learning were not functional. Finance was a major factor that affected the participation of PSN in the training centres. The high cost of learning materials (x ̅=2.32), and transportation fees (x ̅=2.03) to training centres influenced their learning. The study advocated for assistive technology in the WBL centres to make learning inclusive for PSN. Financial support for internet facilities and electronic learning is also recommended.
FATORES CRÍTICOS DE SUCESSO NO ESPORTE: ANÁLISE DA PERCEPÇÃO DE TREINADORES DE EQUIPES ESPORTIVAS SOBRE A DIMENSÃO ECONÔMICA
Authors: Teixeira Daniel Marangon Duffles , De Sá Mauro Vinícius , De Assis Hamilton Marques , De Oliveira Thalis Guilherme
Published: October 2022

O objetivo do estudo foi compreender os fatores, relacionados com a gestão esportiva, necessários para o sucesso de equipes. A abordagem metodológica foi mista, a primeira etapa qualitativa, a segunda elaboração e validação de um questionário e a terceira a sua aplicação em treinadores esportivos das modalidades Basquetebol, Futebol, Voleibol e paradesporto. Os resultados apresentados permitiram identificar o perfil dos treinadores, aspectos de suas relações com as modalidades em que atuam, além de conhecer sua percepção sobre os aspectos fundamentais para o sucesso esportivo. As conclusões indicam que a percepção da maioria dos treinadores entende como fundamentais para o sucesso esportivo de suas equipes o equilíbrio econômico-financeiro, o cumprimento em dia das condições previstas em contrato e a Disponibilidade de patrocinadores, parceiros ou outras formas de apoio.
A BATALHA DOS GIGANTES - PLATAFORMAS DIGITAIS: ENTRE A MANIPULAÇÃO E PROPAGANDA
Authors: Solís Edgar Esquivel
Published: October 2022

A Internet, descrita como uma nova era por Manuel Castells, devido às profundas mudanças sociais, econômicas e culturais que estavam no horizonte, também significou uma reconfiguração econômica. O fato é que as grandes plataformas digitais hoje são os principais conglomerados econômicos do mundo, com a consequente força política que isso lhes deu. O novo milênio encontrou no ecossistema digital um espaço de disputa entre a propaganda e a manipulação. Um ponto de inflexão veio em 2007 com o surgimento dos chamados smartphones. As campanhas políticas integraram estratégias de defesa digitais entre suas principais ferramentas. A campanha presidencial 2007-2008 de Obama é considerada um momento paradigmático, quando ele incluiu ex-CEOs das grandes plataformas digitais em sua equipe. Assim, as estratégias passaram da segmentação para o microtargeting, possivelmente sua principal contribuição para o mundo do marketing político. Posteriormente, o aparecimento do Trump em 2016 com uma estratégia agressiva, o aparente apoio da empresa Cambridge Analytica e o papel da plataforma Facebook, atual Meta, trouxe o enorme poder acumulado pelo ecossistema digital para o centro do debate. A colaboração da Facebook com a Cambridge Analytica, ao compartilhar as informações de milhões de usuários, combinada com o envolvimento de hackers russos, complicou ainda mais o processo eleitoral. A Internet apareceu claramente como o novo locus do poder. O subsequente processo de impeachment contra o Presidente Trump provocou um debate sobre o envolvimento da plataforma Meta na disputa política. Finalmente, revisamos o papel das redes sociais na manipulação do eleitorado e a regulamentação necessária das redes. Claramente há novos gigantes no cenário econômico e político, talvez seja o momento de aceitá-lo.
Sosialisasi Gerakan Nasional Revolusi Mental 2022: Budayakan Lingkungan Hidup Hijau, Bersih, dan Sehat di SMAN 10 Bekasi
Authors: Ibrahim Ibrahim Nurrasyid Akbar , Jahja Adi Susilo , Markonah Markonah  , Ignatius Septo Pramesworo  , Tri S. Mildawani  , Hikmah A. R.  , Widiastuti Murtiningrum  , Ch. Endah Winarti  , Sri Wahyuni  , Suharyanto  , Pipin Nuraeni  , Belinda Gabriela Sihombing
Published: October 2022

Kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PKM) Dosen Tetap Perbanas Institute yang berkolaborasi dengan mahasiswa pada saat ini adalah untuk melakukan kampanye atau sosialisasi Gerakan Nasional Revolusi Mental 2022: Budayakan lingkungan Hidup Hijau, Bersih, dan Sehat. Gerakan Nasional Revolusi Mental (GNRM). Program  ini diinisiasi oleh Kementerian Koordinator Pembangunan Manusia dan Kebudayaan Republik Indonesia (Kemenko PMK RI) yang merupakan kementerian yang membidangi koordinasi, sinkronisasi, dan pengendalian di bidang pembangunan manusia dan kebudayaan. Aksi nyata GNRM kali ini dilaksanakan melalui Gerakan Penanaman Sepuluh Juta Pohon.

Dalam rangka mengimplementasi GNRM, Perbanas Institute melakukan kampanye/sosialisasi bagaimana meningkatkan cara hidup Go Green. Aksi ini dilakukan untuk menciptakan dan mengubah gaya hidup manusia menjadi lebih eco-friendly atau ramah lingkungan. Selain itu aksi go green ini diharapkan membuat manusia menjadi lebih sadar akan lingkungan hidup sekitar, antara lain dengan adanya usaha untuk mengurangi pencemaran lingkungan, tingkat polusi, dampak negatif sampah.

Aksi GNRM/ sosialisasi hidup Go Green dilakukan di SMA Negeri 10 Bekasi yang beralamat di Perumahan Harapan Indah, Jl. Flamboyan Raya, RT.003/RW.019, Pejuang, Kecamatan Medan Satria, Kota Bks, Jawa Barat 17610. Perwakilan Perbanas Institute membawa 15 (lima belas) bibit pohon untuk ditanam di halaman SMA negeri 10 Bekasi.

Tim Perbanas Institute telah melakukan persiapan dan berkoordinasi sebelum melaksanakan Aksi Go Green. Persiapan materi kegiatan dan diskusi dilaksanakan dengan menggunakan whatsapp sehingga anggota dapat memahami hal-hal yang dibutuhkan pada saat pelaksanaan Aksi Go Green. Kegiatan ini diikuti oleh dosen dan mahasiswa Perbanas Institute. Sebelum kegiatan penanaman bibit ini pihak dari Perbanas Institute melakukan terlebih dahulu presentasi mengenai pentingnya menjaga lingkungan.
Exploring Computational Protein Fishing (CPF) to Identify Argonaute Proteins from Sequenced Crop Genomes
Authors: Basu Protip , Ganguli Sayak , Gupta Sohini , Datta Abhijit
Published: October 2022

Plant RNA interference has been a very well studied phenomenon since its discovery. We are well versed with the types of small noncoding RNAs that are prevalent in the plant systems and their pathways of biogenesis and subsequent actions. However, apart from model plant systems such as Arabidopsis and Oryza, very little information is available regarding the other members of the RNA interference machinery; specially Argonaute proteins which acts as the major stabilizing factor for execution of the interference. This work focuses on the exploration of the sequenced crop genomes available on the web using a hybrid approach of computational protein fishing and genome mining. The results indicate that this hybrid approach was successful in the identification of argonaute proteins in the crop genomes under study.
Radionuclides Content in Tissues and Organs of Pumpkinseed Lepomis gibbosus (Linnaeus, 1758) from the Zaporizhzhia (Dnipro) Reservoir
Authors: Marenkov Oleg M. , Nesterenko Oleh S.
Published: October 2022

The article presents the results of studies on the content of artificial (137Cs, 90Sr) and natural radionuclides (226Ra, 232Th, 40K) in tissues and organs of various individuals of pumpkinseed Lepomisgibbosus (Linnaeus, 1758) from the Zaporizhzhia (Dnipro) reservoir. It has been revealed that in the bones of sexually mature pumpkinseed females, the content of radionuclides 137Cs and90Sr is 24.7% and 28.6% less, respectively, than in the bones of males. Summing up the materials of radioecological studies of 2017–2018, the following sequence of tissues and organs of the pumpkinseed by the ability to accumulate radionuclides was obtained: bone> muscle> scales> gills. Research results can be useful for further study on the fish radiation load in the basins of the Dnipro River and during monitoring radioecological research. It was determined that the content of radionuclides in the pumpkinseed muscles did not exceed the permissible levels of radionuclide content for fish as a food product (permissible levels of radionuclide content for 137Cs – 150 Bq/kg, 90Sr – 35 Bq/kg).
Virtual Screening and Docking Studies of Identified Potential Drug Target: Polysaccharide Deacetylase in Bacillus anthracis
Authors: Zaveri K. , Krishna Chaitanya A. , Bhaskar Reddy I.
Published: October 2022

In recent years, insilico approaches have been predicting novel drug targets. The present day development in pharmaceutics mainly ponders on target based drugs and this has been aided by structure based drug designing and subtractive genomics. In the present study, the computational genome subtraction methodology was applied for identification of novel, potential drug target against Bacillus anthracis, cause of deadly anthrax. The potential drug target identified through subtractive genomics approach was considered as polysaccharide deacetylase. By virtual screening against NCI database and Drugbank chemical libraries, two potential lead molecules were predicted. Further the potential lead molecules and target protein were subjected for docking studies using Autodock.
Effect of Pruning Intensities on the Performance of Fruit Plants under Mid-Hill Condition of Eastern Himalayas: Case Study on Guava
Authors: Bhagawati Rupankar , Bhagawati Kaushik , Kumar Choudhary Vijay , Rajkhowa Deep Jyoti , Sharma Rupjyoti
Published: October 2022

Current study was undertaken to highlight the effect of pruning on improving vigor of old orchards and increasing performance in terms of fruit yield and quality under water and nutrient stressed condition of mid hills of Eastern Himalaya. Guava was taken for the case study and all the physical and chemical properties of the fruits and other attributes of plant were evaluated using standard methods under three pruning intensities (light, moderate and severe) and no pruning. The emergence of bud was earliest in severe pruning, number of buds per shoot was highest with light pruning and cumulative lengths of new shoots were found to be highest in severe pruning. Fruit yield, size and weight were found to increase with pruning intensities and lowest in case of no pruning. Regarding chemical properties, total soluble solids and total sugar found to increase with enhanced pruning severity and least in case of no pruning. Acidity was found to be highest with no pruning and decrease with increase in pruning intensities. Overall pruning found to have rejuvenating impact on aged trees due to better light interception leading to better photosynthetic rate, better nutrient and water supply with reduced canopy and better quality yields.
Amino Acid Profiles of the Flesh of the Heterosexual Pairs of Neopetrolisthes maculatus
Authors: Adeyeye Emmanuel Ilesanmi
Published: October 2022

This paper reports on amino acid profiles of the flesh of heterosexuals of porcellanids collected from the Atlantic Ocean at Orimedu beach in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria. Results showed that high values of amino acids were observed in the heterosexual flesh of Neopetrolisthes maculatus (g 100g-1 protein): 17.7 – 17.8 (Glu), 9.90 – 10.0 (Asp), 8.70 – 9.07 (Arg), 7.23 – 7.94 (Leu) and 5.81 – 6.06 (Gly). Total essential amino acid values ranged from 45.2 – 46.2 g 100-1g. Predicted protein efficiency ratio was 3.82 – 4.14, the range of essential amino acid index was 86.9 – 89.9, the biological values ranged from 83.0 – 86.3. The Lys/Trp was 3.31-4.27. Serine was limiting amino acid (0.513 – 0.516) in the egg score comparison; under the essential amino acids scores, Lys (0.840) was limiting in female but Val (0.823) was limiting in the male; Lys (0.796 – 0.905) was limiting in both samples in the pre-school child amino acid requirements. It was observed that out of the twenty parameters determined, male flesh was more concentrated in 60% values than the female flesh and 40% better in female than male. Correlation coefficient result showed that significant differences existed in the amino acids composition at r = 0.01 of the N. maculatus samples.
An Preliminary Survey of Earthworm Species Composition and Distribution in Thenorth Karnataka Region, Gulbarga, Karnataka
Authors: Padashetty Sharanappa , Jadesh Murali
Published: October 2022

A preliminary survey on earthworm species from north Karnataka region, Gulbarga district, Karnataka state, India, has been conducted from January 2012 to December 2013. Survey was conducted in three regions of Gulbarga district i.e. Afzalpur, Chittapur, and Sedam taluk. Six species of earthworms were identified belonging to four families namely lumbricidae, Octochaetidae, Megascolecidae and Eudrilidae. Eisenia fetida belonging to family lumbricidae, Dichogaster bolaui belong to family Octochaetidae, Polypheretima elongate, Perionyx sansibaricus and Perionyx excavates belong to family Megascolecidae and Eudrilus eugeniae belonging to family Eudrilidae. Among the species, Eudrilus eugeniae does not occur naturally and are produced from external sources for vermicomposting units.
Fahotyp and Sensitivity to Medications Phage Film-Forming Strains Staphylococcus aureus, Isolated from Respiratory Tract
Authors: Voronkova Olga S. , Vinnikov Albert I.
Published: October 2022

The study of biological properties of filmforming Staphylococcus aureus strains, including its sensitivity to bacteriophages, is one of the important tasks of laboratory diagnostic service that allows, if it necessary, choose an alternative treatment strategy and to establish the sources of strains. In the study of material from the nose and throat of 26 persons-volunteers the strains of S. aureus were selected. Among them 16 (61.5%) were able to form biofilms. Analysis of resistance to phages drugs of filmformation strains of S. aureus showed that 87.5% strains were sensitive the phages drugs "Piobacteriophage" and "Bacteriophage staphylococcal liquid". Phage type was identified for 9 (56.3%) strains. 64.3% of these strains were sensitive to the 1 phage from set, 21.4% – to 2 and 14.3% – 3 phages. It was determined that 77.8% strains were typed by phages from third group. For 1 strain detected simultaneous sensitivity to phages of 2 and 3 groups. With phage 81 (out of group phage) interacted 4 strains: 2 showed sensitivity only to him and another 2 were also susceptible to phage of third group.
Isolation and Identification of Vibrio sp. in the Hepatopancreas of Cultured White Pacific Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)
Authors: Shanmugasundaram S. , Mayavu P. , Manikandarajan T. , Suriya M. , Eswar A. , Anbarasu R.
Published: October 2022

The Vibrio is the most common genera with crustaceans often causing various diseases in Aquaculture and significant economic losses. Many Vibrio species are pathogenic to human and have been implicated in food borne diseases. The present study was carried out, the isolation and identification of pathogenic bacterial flora were isolated from infected in hepatopancreas of vannamei. The SPDS Oceanic farm, RS Aqua farm of and Valli vilas Aqua farm Vellar estuary, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu, during the period of (September 2013 to November 2013). The collected samples were plated on TCBS- (Thiosulfate-Citrate-Bile salt-Sucrose) agar medium. The present study, totally 253 green colonies were isolated from TCBS agar plates and among these, 175colonies were identified by using the biochemical tests showed the V. parahaemolyticus, V. mimicus, V. vulnificus, V.damsela and P.shigelloides. The maximum species was recorded in V.parahaemolyticus (83.4 %) and minimum was observed in V.mimicus (1.7 %).
Interaction between Phytoplankton and Epiphytic Algae in the Kaniv Water Reservoir (Ukraine)
Authors: Zadorozhna Hanna , Semeniuk Nataliia , Shcherbak Volodymyr
Published: October 2022

The paper considers the patterns of interaction between algae relating to different ecological groups (phytoplankton and epiphytic algae) in the upper section of the Kaniv Water Reservoir (Ukraine). Phytoplankton and epiphytic algae have been shown to form the dynamic system, wherein phytoplankton makes an impact upon the epiphytic algal community structure, and, on the contrary, epiphytic algae in certain periods of the year can influence the phytoplankton structure. Several species were simultaneously present in both communities, and this was caused by: their habitat versatility, algae sedimentation from plankton to higher aquatic plant surface and transition of typically epiphytic species to plankton owing to hydrodynamic processes. The “phase opposition” was observed between phytoplankton and epiphytic algae: the maximal biomass of phytoplankton was recorded in summer, while that of epiphytic algae – in autumn. Such “phase opposition” is explained by different temperature optimums of dominant species and divisions in these communities, and also by shading of epiphytic algae by phytoplankton in case of intensive growth of the latter.
Predicting Potential Zones of Hydrocarbon through Seismic Stratigraphy within the Western Barents Sea, Norway
Authors: Mughal Muhammad Rizwan , Iqbal Muhammad Farooq , Mahmood Irfan , Butt Furqan Mahmud , Ullah Kalim
Published: October 2022

Stratigraphic play based exploration approach facilitates the development of reservoir prediction models and prospect generation. The present study is carried out along the southern margin of the Loppa High within Hammerfest Basin, Barents Sea, Norway in order to identify the reservoir quality sand in Early Cretaceous age formations along the slope of the high. In this study 2D seismic lines; in which 8 lines are dip and 1 line is strike, and well logs data are interpreted. Outcome is a low-risk exploration technique that is capable of correctly predicting reservoir zones. The stratigraphic trap is identified in the Knurr and Kolje Formations of Adventdalen group, which act as source and seal rock for reservoir respectively. Three stratigraphic surfaces including base of Knurr Formation (sequence boundary), top of Knurr Formation, and Kolje Formation (maximum flooding surface) make a perfect trap for hydrocarbon accumulation. By utilizing the common risk segment analyses, it was identified that the maximum chances of hydrocarbon accumulation are in reservoir zone A and B which lies in up-dip direction.
Water Quality Challenges and Impact
Authors: Obilonu A.N. , Chijioke C. , Igwegbe W.E. , Ibearugbulem O.I. , Abubakar Y.F.
Published: October 2022

Man’s activities on the environment often results in pollution and degradation of water bodies. Water bodies must therefore be jealously guided and protected from being polluted, which will affect water quality and availability for desired usage. Causes of water quality impairment are urban and rural storm water runoff, inadequate waste water treatment, nutrient entrophication, atmospheric deposition and acid rain, pollutant in sediments and fish, and nuisance aquatic weed growth and invasive species. Other factors include unhygienic disposal and inadequate treatment of human and livestock wastes, indecent management and treatment of industrial residues, inappropriate agricultural practices and unsafe solid waste discharge. Suggested strategies to combat water quality problems which should form the basis of policy solution for improving water quality include: (i) prevention of pollution; (ii) treatment of polluted water; (iii) safe use of waste water; and (iv) restoration and protection of ecosystem. It is recommended that our water bodies and the environment in general should be protected through appropriate legislation guidelines and public literacy campaign and mass education to sensitize, educate and make the people a fully environmentally literate society. Taking these steps internationally, nationally and locally will mean better water quality for our present society and future generation.
The Zoning of the Erosion Intensity and Sediment Yield Using the Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing, with the Application of the MPSIAC Model (Case Study: Syazakh Dam Basin, Kurdistan)
Authors: Emamgholi Marouf , Shahedi Kaka , Khaledian Valeed , Babaee Khaled
Published: October 2022

The aim of the present research was to estimate erosion and sediment and to formulate a map of the basin's erosion intensity using the satellite data, GIS technique and to compare the hydrometric stations' statistics. Using the Land sat satellite images among the results obtained from these data through (TM, ETM+), coverage index (NDVI) as well as a combination of bands 2, 3 and 4 for determining the type of land use and for assessing the soil texture in terms of regional aerial images tone and in accordance with the physiographic of the basin through sampling the soil texture , the map of the basin's texture was obtained. Assessing the surface and river erosion was also conducted using the aerial images and field visits. Given the data obtained and the model being applied, the special sediment rate in the basin was 5/19 tons per hectare, while the overall sediment rate obtained for the entire basin was estimated 5496533 tons in a year. Meantime, the observed and estimated value in the hydrometric station of Nesare Olya for as much as 553230 tons in a year shows a less than 1 % difference in the entire estimation of the sediments accumulated in the back of the dam while its sediment load rate estimation as much as 5/16 tons per hectare shows a 0/03 difference rate for the station.
Involvement of Phenolics, Flavonoids, and Phenolic Acids in High Yield Characteristics of Rice (Oryza Sativa L.)
Authors: Xuan Tran Dang , Bach Do Tuan , Dat Tran Dang
Published: October 2022

The present study examined the correlation between phenolic acids and flavonoids with high rice yield traits of rice. It was observed that the difference of phenolic contents among the tested rice lines occurred only in the vegetative stage. The concentrations of phenolic acids were higher in the rice high yield cultivars than low yield variety in the vegetative stage, but they either decreased dramatically or disappeared during the development stage. Caffeic acid was found only in high yield rice, whereas chlorogenic acid was detected only in low yield rice. Sinapic acid was the dominant phenolic acid in high yield cultivars at vegetative stage (3.7 mg/g), followed by ferulic acid (1.2 mg/g). These findings suggest that caffeic acid, ferulic acid, sinapic acid and chlorogenic acid may play a particular role in forming yield components in rice. The cultivar B3 contained high amount of sinapic acid may be used as a natural source for pharmaceutical use.
Morphological Variation Assessment in Different Accessions of Plectranthus forskohlii (Willd) Briq. from South India
Authors: Lakshmanan Ganapathy Murugan Alagu , Manikandan Selvarasuvasuki
Published: October 2022

The genus Plectranthus belongs to the family Lamiaceae is found in wild and cultivated condition. In the present work, the cultivars of Plectranthus forskohlii have been collected from Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka at different places. The accessions collected from Karnataka showed high tuber size, length and volume when compared to accessions collected from Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The most significant observation was made in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu cultivar accessions which were grown in the same soil in field condition have much branched root tuber with significant fresh weight as compared with accessions from Kerala. The Kerala accessions were observed with less diffused root tuber with low fresh weight. On the basis of the present research, it was concluded that the phenotypic variations present in leaf, stem and root characters might be due to some genetic heritable variation which may exist in the accessions collected from different locality, and this require further study with respect to their genotypic nature of Plectranthus forskohlii.
Natural Coagulant for the Treatment of Food Industry Wastewater
Authors: Anteneh W. , Sahu O.P.
Published: October 2022

Wastewater treatment is becoming ever more critical due to diminishing water resources, increasing wastewater disposal costs, and stricter discharge regulations that have lowered permissible contaminant levels in waste streams. The ultimate goal of wastewater management is the protection of the environment in a manner commensurate with public health and socio-economic concerns. The aim of our study is to use natural occurring polymeric coagulant to reduce the chemical oxygen demand and color from the industrial waste water. It was found that 83% of Chemical oxygen demand and 90% of color reduction was observed with chitosan.
Utilization Potentials of Moringa oleifera in Nigeria: A Preliminary Assessment
Authors: Stevens C.O. , Ugese F.D. , Baiyeri K.P.
Published: October 2022

A survey on the utilization potentials of Moringa oleifera in Nigeria was conducted in 2011. The survey involved 14 states (including the Federal Capital Territory) across the five agroecological zones. The 14 States were Borno, Kano, Adamawa, Kebbi, Kaduna, Niger, Nassarawa, Abuja (F.C.T), Kogi, Benue, Kwara, Oyo, Enugu and Anambra. A semi-structured questionnaire and field visits were adopted in this study while a multistage random sampling technique was used in selecting the respondents. The survey found more than 25 local names of Moringa oleifera in Nigeria. Widespread utilization of Moringa as food was observed with its use as vegetable in soup, as salad or herbal tea having particularly high scores. There was low awareness of Moringa oleifera as a domestic cleansing agent although about 30% of respondents used it in domestic water clarification. The species has high ethno-medicinal value, addressing close to 20 conditions including typhoid and malaria fever (78.7%), ear infection (71.8%), eye infection (66.9%), lowering of blood sugar (diabetes mellitus) (65.2%) and blood pressure (64.7%). It is evident that this important species is still underutilized in Nigeria and more efforts are required for a fuller exploitation of its rich potentials.
Socio-Environmental Survey of an Ecologically Important Forest Edge Hamlet in Buxa Tiger Reserve, West Bengal, India
Authors: Bhattacharya Sayan , Maity Rimpa , Sarkar Gour , Ghosh Goutam , Mukherjee Debasri , Mukhopadhyay Chandrayee
Published: October 2022

Buxa Tiger Reserve (BTR) is located in Alipurduar Sub Division of West Bengal, India. It comprises of the entire forest area of the erstwhile Buxa Forest Division (Created in 1877 – 78) and some territory of the erstwhile neighboring Cooch Behar Forest Division. The Reserve lies between Latitudes 23o30′ N to 23o50′ N and Longitudes 89o25′ E to 89o55′ E. The total area of the reserve is 760.87 km2 of which 385.02 km2 has been constituted as the Buxa Sanctuary and National Park (Core zone of the BTR) and the balance 375.85 km2 areas is treated as a buffer zone. It has 37 forest villages and 4 fixed demand holdings, 46 revenue villages and 34 tea gardens in and around it. The survey work was done in May, 2015 by visiting a forest edge village, 28 Mile, in Buxa Tiger Reserve and the primary data were gathered through field survey and direct contact with common people and authorized centres of the region. Surveys on the demography, agriculture, livestock management, water management, education, culture, health, waste management, disaster management, transport, biodiversity, joint forest management activities, Non-timber forest product usage and human animal conflict were done in this area. In every phase of the survey work, photographic documentation was done. In spite of being positioned in a diverse and sensitive ecological zone, the village is not adequately managed. There is an urgent need for implementing sustainable management systems in the areas for the betterment of the socio-environmental structures. Some of the possible management strategies have been suggested for maintaining the social, environmental, economic and ecological balance of the region.
Study on Fungi Inhabiting Indoor Woods and their Eco-Friendly Management
Authors: Tapwal Ashwani , Kalyan Priya , Kumar Shailendra , Chandra Suresh
Published: October 2022

Biodeterioration of indoor wood and microbial pollution inside buildings is one of important problem in humid areas. Number of fungi are associated with indoor wood and many of them are responsible for its deterioration by causing decay and stain. Some of them may release mycotoxins, which have hazardous impact on human health. In present study, fifteen fungi associated with wood surface were isolated and out of which genus Aspergillus dominate with four species. A. flavus was recorded from all locations. The potential of leaf extracts of nine tree species on the growth of A. flavus was evaluated by amending culture media. Considerable growth inhibition of A. flavus in the range of 1.14-45.45% was recorded on solid media and 9.37-86.66% in liquid media. Amendment of culture media @ 30% concentration of the leaf extract of Corymbia torelliana have recorded maximum growth inhibition irrespective of the media used.
Determination and Discrimination in Characteristics of Coastal Habitats in some Parts of ‘Bhal’ Region
Authors: Vyas Suhas J. , Joshi A.J.
Published: October 2022

Gujarat has a coast line of approximately 1700 Km, varying in different habitat conditions. The state has two gulfs viz., gulf of Khambhat and gulf of Kachchh. Edaphic conditions of different habitats in ‘Bhal’ region of Gujarat state which falls in two districts viz. Ahmedabad and Bhavnagar district of Gujarat state. The coastal vegetation depends on the edaphic conditions of the region. The coastal flora of the ‘Bhal’ region belonging to Bhavnagar district has species like Suaeda nudiflora, Prosopis chilensis, Dichanthium annulatum, etc. The ‘Bhal’ region has marshy, wetland and semi-arid habitat. The present study investigates different physico-chemical parameters like Electrical Conductivity, pH and Sodium Adsorption Ratio, as well as mineral ion Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnessium and Chloride concentration in the soil of ‘Bhal’ region.
Prediction of Indels and SNP’s in Coding Regions of Glutathione Peroxidases – An Important Enzyme in Redox Homeostasis of Plants
Authors: Ganguli Sayak , Datta Abhijit
Published: October 2022

Plant glutathione peroxidases are an important class of enzymes which play key roles in the stress adaptability of plants both in context of biotic and abiotic stress pathways. They have been over the years much studied in animals since the catalytic residues are comprised of selenocysteine a variant amino acid which is ribosomally encoded with the help of an RNA structural element known as SECIS. Various workers over the years have shown that plant glutathione peroxidases play active roles in ROS sequestration, lipid hydroperoxidation as well as regulate glutathione levels. However, each plant has various patterns of glutathione peroxidase expression and action and in some plants certain isoforms have not been detected at all. This work focuses on the prediction and identification of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and INDELs in the coding regions of plant glutathione peroxidases, with the help of a Bayesian based algorithm subsequently validated. A large number of informative sites were detected 279 of which had variant frequency of ≥ 50%. This data should be beneficial for future studies involving genetic manipulation and population based breeding experiments
Toxicity Study of Achyranthus aspera
Authors: Reddy Chinnappa V. , Kamble Abhaykumar
Published: October 2022

The objectives of present work focuses to check the acute and sub acute toxicity studies for the Achyranthes aspera L methanol extract as per OECD guideline in Swiss mice. The dose of 100, 200, 250 gm/kg body weight methanol extract by administering drug intraperitoneally and recorded the growth, body weight, organ weight, general symptoms, morphological and physiological behavior, mortality. These parameters on various organs system in mice were studied. It was considered necessary to assess its potential health hazard in man and to find the safe and effective dose. The observations of changes in body weight, food and water intake as well as cage side observations were reported. There was no abnormality observed in all groups. The whole plant powder methanol extract of Achyranthes Aspera L were found to be nontoxic.
To Predict Human Biomarker for the Obesity Using Mouse Homologous Expression Data at Different Theiler Stages
Authors: Kumar Ashok , Puri Ruchika , Gupta Kanika , Pal Amit
Published: October 2022

There are numerous genetic factors like MC4R (Melanocortin-4 receptor), POMC (Pro-opiomelanocortin), SIM1 (Single Minded Gene) etc. important in obesity, which can be used as biomarker. But more reliable diagnostic markers are the need for today, along with new therapeutic strategies that target specific molecules in the disease pathways. As in mouse and human genes, where mutations in one or both species are associated with some phenotypic characteristics as observed in human disease. In molecular mechanisms of development, differentiation, and disease gene expression data provide crucial insights. Up-regulation and down-regulation of selective genes can have major effects on diet-induced obesity, but there is little or no effect when animals are fed a low-fat diet. In present study we have studied the gene expression data of mouse at different theiler stages using GXD BioMart. The interacting partners and pathway of the genes that are already used as biomarker in mouse as well as in humans have been studied. A gene NPY1R (Neuropeptide Y1 receptor) was taken as common after STRING and KEGG results on the basis of biochemical pathways and interactions similar to MC4R. Our present work focuses on comparative genomics and proteomics analysis of NPY1R, which has led to identification of biomarker by comparing it with already known MC4R human and mouse biomarker. It has been concluded that both the proteins are structurally and functionally similar.
L-Asparaginase: An Ultimate Anti-Neoplastic Enzyme
Authors: Talluri V.S.S.L. Prasad , Bhavana M. , Kumar M.V.S. Mahesh , Rajagopal S.V.
Published: October 2022

The objective of the study described the importance of L-asparaginase and its importance in the field of medicine. Different types of enzymes are produced based on the adaptation to the environment where the living organisms live to tune the metabolic pathways according to their adapted changes. The enzymes present in various organs are produced by many cell types in multicellular organisms. Except ribosomes all other known enzymes are proteinaceous in nature. L-asparaginase is a potential therapeutic agent for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and chronic myelogenous leukemia which is approved by FDA & WHO. L-asparaginase catalyzes the deamination of L-asparagine to L-aspartic acid & ammonia. Unlike normal cells, malignant cells require large amount of L-asparagine for protein synthesis and cell division. From this background the present review is an effort to gather the information on the mechanism, sources, molecular details and application of L-asparaginase enzyme.
Reduction of Heavy Metals from Waste Water by Wetland
Authors: Sahu Omprakash
Published: October 2022

Constructed wetlands are artificial wastewater treatment systems consisting of shallow ponds or channels which have been planted with aquatic plants, and which rely upon natural microbial, biological, physical and chemical processes to treat wastewater. They typically have impervious clay or synthetic liners, and engineered structures to control the flow direction, liquid detention time and water level. Depending on the type of system, they may or may not contain an inert porous media such as rock, gravel or sand. Constructed wetlands have been used to treat a variety of wastewaters including urban runoff; municipal, industrial, agricultural and acid mine drainage. In this regard’s an attempted has been made to reduce the heavy metal present in waste water
Biological Degradation of Metribuzin and Profenofos by some Efficient Bacterial Isolates
Authors: Tamilselvan C. , Joseph S. John , Mugunthan G. , Kumar A. Sathish , Ahamed S. Syed Musthaq
Published: October 2022

The soil sample was collected from the paddy field of Sriperumbudur, Tamilnadu which is having a history of repeated pesticide applications. The isolation of efficient pesticide degrading bacteria was identified as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis. The growth of the three pesticide degrading isolates was assessed in Minimal salt broth containing 25 ppm of pesticides. Two popularly used pesticides Metribuzin and Profenofos were selected for this study. Among the three bacterial isolates, the bacteria Bacillus subtilis utilized the pesticides effectively and showed maximum growth. The growth of the three pesticides degrading isolates Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis was assessed in Minimal salt broth containing 25 ppm of pesticides at different temperature levels (25 °C, 30 °C, 35 °C, 40 °C, 45 °C, 50 °C & 55 °C) and pH levels (pH 4, pH 5, pH 6, pH 7 & pH 8) and carbon sources (Lactose, Dextrose, Fructose, Mannose & Galactose) and nitrogen sources Peptone, Yeast extract, Beef extract, Malt extract and Casein respectively. The maximum growth rate of bacteria was recorded at 35 °C and pH 6. The maximum growth of bacteria was in the presence of Dextrose followed by Fructose, Galactose and Mannose. The least growth was recorded in Lactose broth culture. The maximum growth of bacteria was in the presence of Malt extract followed by Peptone, Yeast extract and Casein. The least growth was recorded in Beef extract broth culture. The bacterial isolates showed maximum growth in the Minimal salt broth containing Profenofos followed by Metribuzin
New Hardware Engine for New Operating Systems
Authors: Ahmadi Nazjla , Kaveh Mehrad
Published: October 2022

Genetic algorithm is a soft computing method that works on set of solutions. These solutions are called chromosome and the best one is the absolute solution of the problem. The main problem of this algorithm is that after passing through some generations, it may be produced some chromosomes that had been produced in some generations ago that causes reducing the convergence speed. From another respective, most of the genetic algorithms are implemented in software and less works have been done on hardware implementation. Our work implements genetic algorithm in hardware that doesn’t produce chromosome that have been produced in previous generations. In this work, most of genetic operators are implemented without producing iterative chromosomes and genetic diversity is preserved. Genetic diversity causes that not only don’t this algorithm converge to local optimum but also reaching to global optimum. Without any doubts, proposed approach is so faster than software implementations. Evaluation results also show the proposed approach is faster than hardware ones.