bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Research challenges and needs for the deployment of wind energy in hilly and mountainous regions
Authors: Clifton Andrew , Barber Sarah , Stökl Alexander , Frank Helmut , Karlsson Timo
Published: November 2022

Abstract. The continuing transition to renewable energy will require more wind turbines to be installed and operated on land and offshore. On land, wind turbines will increasingly be deployed in hilly or mountainous regions, which are often described together as “complex terrain” in the wind energy industry. These areas can experience complex flows that are hard to model, as well as cold climate conditions that lead to instrument and blade icing and can further impact wind turbine operation. This paper – a collaboration between several International Energy Agency (IEA) Wind Tasks and research groups based in mountainous countries – sets out the research and development needed to improve the financial competitiveness and ease of integration of wind energy in hilly or mountainous regions. The focus of the paper is on the interaction between the atmosphere, terrain, land cover, and wind turbines, during all stages of a project life cycle. The key needs include collaborative research and development facilities, improved wind and weather models that can cope with mountainous terrain, frameworks for sharing data, and a common, quantitative definition of site complexity. Addressing these needs will be essential for the affordable and reliable large-scale deployment of wind energy in many countries across the globe. Because of the widespread nature of complex flow and icing conditions, addressing these challenges will have positive impacts on the risk and cost of energy from wind energy globally.
Measurement of Warehouse Layout at Rice Refinery Using Shared Storage Method
Authors: Irwansyah Defi , Erliana Cut Ita , Fahrudin Fredy Fariska , Alfian Muhammad
Published: November 2022

PT. Kilang Padi Mutiara Refinery is a company engaged in rice production that produces rice, groats, and bran. The main product of this factory is rice. It can be seen in storage warehouse activities that they still experience problems with poor product placement due to irregular distances between placement and delivery areas caused by the preparation of products that are not based on inventory so that the products in the warehouse become narrower and seem messy, this triggers the accumulation of excess products. to damage the finished product packaging. Based on the existing problems, in this study, planning for layout improvements using the shared storage method was carried out to increase the effectiveness of the distance between doors to the storage area and better product placement. the steps of re-planning using the shared storage method begin by knowing the warehouse area, warehouse capacity, and other warehouse data, as well as collecting data by determining space requirements, determining space allowances, and the distance of the entrance to the storage area. From the data processing, the distance becomes more regular and can be known every distance. Based on the comparison of the initial layout and the proposal, it is known that the distance in the initial layout is 719.56 meters, while for the proposed layout using the shared storage method, the results are 593.33 meters with 13 product areas, with this loading and unloading activities become better and more effective.
Digital Literacy in Building a Smart City at Banda Aceh
Authors: Fazil Muhammad , Fahmi Asrul , Riski Aflia
Published: November 2022

The commitment to innovative city-based development must begin with the presence of digital communities that become users and take advantage of all the smarts presented in a smart city. Strengthening digitalization in society by utilizing all the technology offered by the government is interesting to study. Banda Aceh is one of the first cities in Aceh Province to implement the bright city concept successfully; the choice in this study is where the digital literacy strategy in urban communities is the focus. This study aims to describe and analyze digital literacy strategies and their obstacles in building a smart city in Banda Aceh City. This study also uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques using observation, interviews, and documentation studies. The data analysis technique used in this study is an interactive model through three main things: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The results of the study found that digital literacy in building a smart city in the Banda Aceh City government by; First, Providing Smart City Technical Guidance, developing intelligent city policies and institutions, conducting readiness analysis and setting targets, introducing smart cities through social media, Cooperating with the community and actively descending to the village, as well as cooperating with other work units, and Infrastructure Development. The obstacles include the government, budget, community, and public organizations. Furthermore, some people are less responsive and use digital literacy for people with disabilities.
Exploring Intra-Group Income Convergence for the Central Asian Countries
Authors: Gul Hameed , Haq Ihtisham ul , Khan Dilawar
Published: November 2022

The main objective of this study is to explore income convergence for the Central Asian countries whereas income convergence refers to the state when all nations in a region converge to the identical level of steady state in terms of per capita. This study tested the income convergence through beta convergence and sigma convergence over period from 2003 to 2019. The beta convergence indicates that the poor economies grow more rapidly than the rich nations and catch up with them in terms of per capita income, whereas sigma convergence means that the gaps between the per capita incomes of the nations in the region decrease over the passage of time. The beta convergence is determined through panel unit root tests, whereas sigma convergence is determined through the coefficient of variation. This study finds beta convergence as well as sigma convergence henceforth; income convergence is confirmed in Central Asian countries. It can be concluded that economic integration is in favor of Central Asia, so it is recommended that these nations must ensure economic cooperation with each other through easing trade restrictions and lessening import taxes on imports. Moreover, it will also be helpful to ensure the free mobility of the labor force among Central Asian countries, as it will further help them to ensure economic integration and helps in reducing the income inequality in the region.
Impact of Green Servant Leadership on Organizational Sustainability: The Mediating Role of Green Human Resource Management Practices
Authors: Sher Saqlain , Nawaz Shahid
Published: November 2022

Green human resource management practices in the presence of green servant leadership have become a prime business concern for sustainable growth. This study examines the mediating role of green HRM practices between green Servant leadership and sustainable firm performance, particularly in the manufacturing sector. Cross-sectional data were collected from 480 owners/human resource managers working in the manufacturing industry in Pakistan using a convenient sampling technique. A partial least squares approach was applied to test the hypothesized relationships. The research findings suggest that Green Servant leadership and Sustainable Firm Performance are mediated by Green Human Resource Management Practices (GHRM). This empirical study contributes to the literature by considering GHRM as a mediator using the theoretical lens of stakeholder theory and resource-based view.
Aerosol management in dentistry: An update for safe COVID-19 clinical practice
Authors: Kaur Ishdeep , Kaur Arshdeep , Grover Vishakha
Published: November 2022

Bioaerosols and splatters generated by air syringes, ultrasonic scalers and high-speed turbine handpieces during dental treatment pose a potential hazard of infection not only to the patients but, to the dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants as well as other healthcare workers. Severe infectious diseases such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), influenza, measles, tuberculosis, hepatitis, HIV AIDS can be transmitted through aerosols. With the emergence of β-coronavirus (COVID-19), questions concerning the protection from such viral transmission in the dental hospital setting have arisen due to close contact and its transmission through the exposure of saliva, blood and other body fluids. A systematic electronic search with relevant key terms viz. Aerosol Management, Dental Aerosols, Dentistry and COVID-19, Dental Unit Waterlines, Preprocedural Mouth rinsing, High Volume Suction Evacuators (HVE) and CDC Guidelines was executed in PubMed and Medline databases for literature extraction and data has been interpreted by including articles based on predefined inclusion criteria.In this review article, we address the importance of understanding and implementation dental safety by following various systems for the management of dental aerosols
Assessment of knowledge, concerns and support of physicians towards bio banks in Pakistan, and their willingness to donate
Authors: Ahsan Muhammad , Rana Zahwa Arshad , Ali Muazzam , Anwer Kainat
Published: November 2022

Bio specimen collection and storage and bio bank data have numerous ethical issues. Stakeholders' views on these ethical problems are essential because they may assist establish ethical standards for bio banking. The aim of this research is to assess Pakistani doctors' views and knowledge regarding bio banking and willingness to donate. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted to poll Pakistani physicians’ attitudes and views regarding bio banks. Between January and April 2021.473 doctors completed the questionnaire. Participants had sufficient knowledge of bio banking. Of those, 74.2 "Human Genome Project," while 72.5% revealed that they were familiar with the term "bio banking." 61.5% of the participants showed their willingness to donate bio specimens. Marital status (0.001), faculty (0.001), involvement in research (0.038), blood and tissue testing in recent years (0.420) and demonstrated a significant relationship with willingness to donate. While general health status, recent hospitalization, family history of inherited diseases, incidence of chronic disease, and gender had no statistically significant associations with willingness to donate. Although65.8% agreed that bio banks should be able to exchange bio specimens with foreign research groups and only 49.5% agreed on collaboration with pharmaceutical companies.
Gravimetric contributions to the study of the collapsed structures in northeast Tadla Plain:structural and hydrogeological implications
Authors: Didi Salahddine , Najine Abdessamad
Published: November 2022

This study was realized in the north-east of the plain of Tadla, in the region of Beni Mellal-khenifra, Morocco. The main aim of this research is to establish the geometry and hydrogeology characteristics of the region's aquifer system, based on the results of analysis and interpretation of deep-drilling data, and on gravimetric and electrical survey measurements. First, the regional gradient was determined, then the initial data was extracted, and based on the extracted data, we created the gravity map of the Bouguer, where the anomalies are clearer. The examination of the Bouguer anomaly's gravity map reveals the existence of a regional gradient. These anomalies are typically found in outcrop areas of the basement and differences in thickness of the sediment cover in the study area. The Electrical survey measurements, and the interpretation of the deep-drilling data, confirm the results of gravimetry survey, after applying different techniques such as horizontal gradiometer and upward extension, on the Gravimetric map. The founded results allowed us to draw up a structural map showing the system faults, which is accountable for the study area structure. The structural map is a very useful tool to guide future hydrogeological researches in the plain of Tadla.
A Study of the Relationship between Social Support and Students’ Academic Achievement at University Level
Authors: Sial Zahida Aziz , Sial Abida Aziz , Naz Vagiha
Published: November 2022

To figure out the association in between students’ social support and their academic achievement at university level was the main purpose of the study. Two universities of Multan District and their selected faculties was the limit for this study. Total sample of 379 was taken through simple random sampling technique. A questionnaire was developed for attaining the stipulated goals of study. Regarding different aspects of social support, the questionnaire was based on four factors and 40 statements. Factors Family’s social support, the society’s social support, friend’s social support, and social support coming on individual welfare were made by keeping in view the relationship of these with students’ academic achievement. The data was collected personally, and questionnaire was administered, through a five-point Likert type scale. Data were tabulated and analyzed by computing regression analysis-test, frequency count and percentages and mean score methods. The analyses consist on demographic information, standard regression model for finding relationship, t-test for comparing responses and statement/factor wise analysis for finding more influential factor regarding delivery of social support. Findings of study revealed that friend’s social support has an insignificant relationship with students’ academic achievement. Results also revealed that students residing in urban areas have more social support as compared to students residing in rural areas. On the factors: friend’s social support, family’s social support, or society’s social support, the highest mean score was on the factor of social support from family. Moreover, the difference in responses to these factors was insignificant.
Ütopik Bir Mekan Olarak Instagram: Sanal Temsiller
Authors: BOYNİKAR Nesibe Tuba , ÖZTÜRK Musa
Published: November 2022

Sosyal medya araçları günümüzde gündelik hayatın seyrine, konuşma diline, düşünce tarzına nüfuz etmiş durumdadır.
Yeni sosyalleşme mekânları haline gelen bu araçlar gündelik hayata dahil oluşumuzda önemli bir role sahiptir. Sosyal
medya, kullanıcısını, bu dünyaya adım attığı andan itibaren sadece bir içerik tüketicisi olmaktan çıkarıp aynı zamanda
kaçınılmaz bir şekilde üretici formuna da sokmaktadır. Bu platformlardan biri olan Instagram görsel içerikleriyle,
herkesin en iyi temsili ile dış dünyaya açıldığı popüler bir mecra haline gelmiştir. Kullanıcılarının görünür olma
arzusunu sürekli tetikte tutan Instagram’ın en etkin rolünü beden üzerinden müşahede edebilmekteyiz. Instagram’ın
beden üzerindeki etkin rolüne eşlik eden en önemli araçların başında güzellik filtreleri gelmektedir.
Bu çalışma filtre kullanımının bireyler üzerindeki etkisini anlamaya yöneliktir. Çalışmada nitel araştırma yöntem
ve tekniklerinden yararlanılarak 20-30 yaş aralığın yer alan 16 genç kızla yarı-yapılandırılmış görüşme formları
aracılığıyla derinlemesine görüşmeler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Görüşmelerde, katılımcıların Instagram’da filtreli fotoğraf
paylaşma motivasyonları ve etkileri üzerinde durulmuştur.
Araştırmanın sonucuna göre güzellik filtreleri aracılığıyla birey en iyi temsiliyle görünür olmaya çalışmaktadır.
Filtrelerin kullanımı bireyleri ideal güzellik anlayışına uymaya teşvik etmekte ve gerçek hayatta kendilerini kusurlu
görmelerine sebep olmaktadır. Olumlu geri bildirimlerin filtre kullanımını arttırdığı ve teşvik ettiği görülmektedir.
Ayrıca araştırmada filtre kullanımının tüketim alışkanlıklarını ve kişinin bedeni üzerinde değişiklikler yapma
düşüncesini tetiklediği de görülmektedir.
Using Baidu Index to Investigate the Spatiotemporal Characteristics of Knowledge Management in China
Authors: TAN QINYI , HE FANG , TENG LUYAN
Published: November 2022

In the era of knowledge economy, knowledge has become the guide to creating economic and social value. Knowledge economy calls for knowledge management, and modern knowledge management is a new management theory and management method emerging in the time of knowledge economy, which explains the relevance of this research. Baidu is the largest Chinese search engine in the world, and the Baidu Index developed by Baidu is one of the most important statistical analysis platforms of the Internet and even the whole data age. The purpose of this paper is to investigate spatiotemporal characteristics of Chinese public attention to knowledge management through the Baidu index. Text analysis and process tracing are used to explain the reasons for the spatial and temporal characteristics of the Chinese public's attention to knowledge management. Through Baidu index network search engine, this paper analyses search trend, demand graph, and demographic and geographic distribution. This paper selects the time period from January 1, 2011 to January 1, 2022. The results of the study show that the search trend of "knowledge management" in the past 11 years peaked at the end of 2016, and the decrease appeared around the Spring Festival and National Day each year. "Learning organization", "knowledge base" and "information management" are the words most concerned by the public. It was stated that the groups concerned about “knowledge management” were mainly distributed in Guangdong, Beijing, and Shanghai. Among them, the predominant group was male aged 20-29. The factors that affect the changes in the search volume of “knowledge management” mainly include the traditional Chinese holidays, the Spring Festival, the National Day, and the release of knowledge management-related norms. In addition, the study found similar search trends for “knowledge management” and “knowledge management system”. This paper only takes "knowledge management" in Baidu Index as the research object. Whether it is suitable for all network engines, needs to be tested furtherly
Practice and Effect of Extensive Reading Marathon at a Japanese Engineering University: Teacher-Student Collaboration for Autonomous Reading
Authors:   Nagaoka University of Technology, Fujii Kazuma
Published: November 2022

This paper discusses a learning project that aims to foster students’ autonomous English learning, called the Extensive Reading Marathon (ERM). The project establishes extensive reading (ER) as a foundation to encourage students to learn English outside the classroom through teacher-student collaboration. ER was adopted as part of the author’s English class, and an English reading circle was created for students who wished to practice ER outside the classroom, under the initiative of student leaders. Thus, ERM is a practice that links teacher-led in-class ER to student-led out-of-class ER to form autonomous English learning habits for Japanese EFL students. A total of 173 Japanese engineering university students participated in the in-class ER, and 521 students participated in the out-of-class reading circle during the nine months of the project. Despite some issues in fostering autonomous learning habits for all students, this collaborative initiative was effective in promoting autonomous English learning; specifically, there was an increase in average reading amount compared to the previous year, and four students met the goal of 300,000-words ER, which had not been achieved in the previous year.
Karakteristik Batu Gunung Posi’padang Balla Kabupaten Mamasa Yang Menggunakan Campuran Laston AC-WC
Authors: Pampanglangi Marten , Alpius  , Kamba Charles
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memanfaatkan batu gunung Posi’padang Balla Kabupaten Mamasa dan mengetahui karakteristik agregat dengan menggunakan campuran Laston AC-WC. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode eksperimental yang dilakukan di laboratorium dengan pemeriksaan karakteristik agregat,pemeriksaan karakteristik aspal, karakteristik filler, komposisi campuran AC-WC, pembuatan benda uji,pengujian marshall konvensional campuran AC-WC, penentuan kadar aspal optimum, dan tes marshall immersion campuran AC-WC. Hasil pemeriksaan yang dilaksanakandi laboratorium Jalan dan Aspal Fakultas Teknik Jurusan Sipil Universitas Kristen Indonesia Paulus Makassar, melalui uji Marshall Konvensional dan Marshall Immersion diperoleh komposisi campuran Laston AC-WC yaitu kadar aspal optimum 5,50%, fraksi agregat kasar 37,2%, fraksi agregat halus 51,4%, dan fraksi filler semen 5,4% dengan nilai (stabilitas, flow, VIM, VMA, VFB, MQ, IKS) memenuhi spesifikasi Bina Marga 2018.
Grounded Theory from Start to Finish: Applying Substantive Theorizing to Educational Research
Authors: Christodoulou Michalis
Published: November 2022

The aim of this methodological article is to provide a practical example of the application of substantive theorizing to the area of educational research according to the principles of Grounded Theory. While most GT applications end up in a thematic-like manner of presentation and analysis by emphasizing open/substantive coding and how it is related to interview fragments, we attempt to highlight the move from connecting categories to making abstractions by using matrices. We suggest that substantive theorizing should entail 3 analytic stages which correspond to three different levels of abstraction: First, researchers have to clearly define the properties and the dimensions of the main categories as they emerged from in vivo coding, second, they have to provide matrices which show how categories are connected and, third, they must clarify how these connections cover the diversity of data bits and are explained by a core (theoretical) category.
Rapporto INAPP 2022. Lavoro e Formazione: l'Italia di fronte alle sfide del futuro. Relazione del Presidente Sebastiano Fadda
Authors:   INAPP
Published: November 2022

Relazione del Presidente dell'INAPP Sebastiano Fadda in occasione della presentazione del Rapporto istituzionale 2022.
Effects of two abiotic elicitors on secondary metabolites accumulation and bioactivity in tree wormwood in vitro shoot cultures
Authors: Ben Rejeb Fedoua , Chograni Hnia , Ben Romdhane Mériam , Riahi Leila
Published: November 2022

Artemisia arborescens L., well known as tree wormwood, is a medicinal species of the Asteraceae family that makes a part of the folk medicine system in the Mediterranean regions. Several scientific studies have validated the traditional medicinal use of tree wormwood and confirmed its antimicrobial, anti-tumor, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective properties. In this study, the incidence of two abiotic elicitors (NaCl and KCl) on the concentration and bioactivity of secondary metabolites in tree wormwood microshoots regenerated in vitro was evaluated. The obtained results showed that the application of 100 mM NaCl or KCl to one-month old in vitro developed microshoots resulted in the enhancement of the accumulation of total polyphenols, flavonoids, condensed tannins and volatile compounds. The highest improvement rates of total polyphenols (80%) and flavonoids (53%) over the control were obtained with NaCl elicitor. However, KCl elicitor has been shown more efficient in the enhancement of condensed tannins (430%) and volatile metabolites (39%) contents. The application of the two salt elicitors led also to a significant increase of the antioxidant activities of ethanolic and volatile metabolites extracts in the treated microshoots. The obtained results are promising and further detailed investigations are needed for the optimization of this strategy to improve the in vitro production of Artemisia arborescens L. phytochemicals with high potentialities in alternative medicine and pharmaceutical industry.
PHARMACOGNOSTICAL, PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL EVALUATION OF RASAN ROOT INULA RACEMOSA HOOK. F. (ASTERACEACE): AN ENDANGERED MEDICINAL PLANT OF KASHMIR
Authors: Yousuf Aamir , Khanday Suheena , Salim Sajad , Kalam Afsahul
Published: November 2022

Inula racemosa Hook. F. commonly known as “rasan” is a stout perennial herb which belongs to family Asteraceace with peculiar and limited distribution from temperate to alpine belts of Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. In Kashmir, Rasan is found inadequately in the areas of Gurez (1586 m), Farozpora (2150 m), Gulmarg (2650 m), Simthantop (3784 m), Razdantop (3300 m) and KUBG (1595 m). The locals have been applying the paste of root mixed with some edible oils to treat scabies and chest pain. Traditionally the roots are used for treatment of phlegmatic migraine, melancholia, severe flatulence, loss of appetite, intestinal worms liver diseases, obstructive and non-obstructive jaundice, chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, diabetes mellitus, leprosy, paralysis, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, urinary incontinence. etc (Galen) (Baitar, 1999) (Ghani, 2010) (Magrabi, 2007).. Since there is no detailed standardization work done on the above plant, Therefore, it has been analyzed through pharmacognostic techniques such as morphological, microscopic, and physio-chemical evaluations to keep the originality of the plant and to avoid adulteration. Preliminary phytochemical screening confirmed the presence of gylcosides, tannins, sterols, terpenoids, coumarins, saponins, proteins, phenols, saponins. The above-mentioned studies that have been reported, for the first time, for the said plant may be significant to establish the pharmacognostic and phytochemical standards of the said species.
A REVIEW ON PHYTOCONSTITUENTS AND THERAPEUTIC USES OF MUQIL (COMMIPHORA MUKUL)
Authors: Qaiyyum Ifra Abdul , Nawab Mohammad , Aijaz Ayesha , Farah Anam
Published: November 2022

Muqilis one of the best drugs in traditional system of medicine since ancient. It belongs to Burseraceae family, has 540 species and is found in dry area of India known as Indian bdellium. It is bushy plant 1.2-1.8 m can provide yellowish gum resin also called as gugulipid. Most commonly gum of this plant used for therapeutic and medicinal purpose. According to Unani system of medicine (USM) it has two types: 1. Muqil-e-Saqalibi, 2. Muqil-e-Arabi. The plant Commiphora mukul is also known as Balsamodendron mukul Stock. Muqil has active constituents producing number of biological activities such as Antiinflammatory effect (guggulsterones Z and E), Osteoprotective effect (guggulsterone), Anti- inflammatory, analgesic antiarthritic activities (Guggulsterone), Anti-diabetic effect (gum resin 900 mg daily), Antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal activities (Eugenol, ellagic acid alpha-pinene, masumbinoic acid and masumbinone), Anti-hemorrhoid activity (Muqil resin), Anti-neoplastic activity (GS, gugulipid and Z-guggusterone), Cardioprotective effect (gugulipid and guggusterone), Nephroprotective effect, Nodulocystic Acne (Guggulipid), Neuroprotective effects (guggulipid), Immunomodulatory effect, Stimulate Thyroid gland activity (Commiphora mukul gum) Anti-asthmatic (300 mg of gum resin thrice daily), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (gum resin at a dose of 900 mg daily). It is also useful for systemic disease such as Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Gout, Cadio-protective effect and thyro-protective effect, nervous diseases and urinarydiseases. Skin disorders are leprosy, pyorrhea, muscle spasm, demulcent, and depurative.
EFFECTIVENESS OF A UNANI REGIMEN IN THE TREATMENT OF FALIJ-E-NISFI (Hemiplegia): CASE SERIES
Authors: Qaiyyum Ifra Abdul , Zubair Mohammad , Imtiyaz Shaikh , Rahmani Shaheda
Published: November 2022

Falij-e-Nisfi(Hemiplegia) is a condition in which there is loss of movement and sensation in longitudinal half of the either side of the body. It is the commonest form of paralysis, occurring due to stroke or cerebrovascular accident. Stroke is the leading cause of disability worldwide and second most common cause of death. Post stroke hemiplegia is most common causes of disability in adults. In India its prevalence is 56.9 per 100,000.Unani scholars from various part of the world have been treating the condition of Falij-e-Nisfi (Hemiplegia) since centuries successfully. Different effective regimes are available in Unani system of medicine (USM) for the treatment of Falij-e-Nisfi (Hemiplegia). Those treatments are effective and having fewer side effects. In the present paper the case studies of two female patients suffering from Falij-e-Nisfi(Hemiplegia) due to stroke treated with Unani formulations is reported. This case series documented the successful treatment and prevention of recurrence of hemiplegia through Unani medicines .It concluded that the Unani regimen was effective and safe in the management of hemiplegia.
Study of Distribution and Seasonal Variation of Exotic Plant Species in Downstream Tamagawa Riparian Areas Using A Mobile Application and Citizen Science
Authors: Ham Young-Sik , Kobori Hiromi
Published: November 2022

Exotic plant species are highly fertile in riparian areas and are biologically invasive. In recent years, there has been an increasing need to understand the effect of invasive exotic plant species on the water cycle and biodiversity. It is important for citizens to understand the ecological disturbances caused by invasive exotic plant species, so that they can cooperate and contribute in restoration ecology and conservation biology. However, at present, there are few opportunities for citizens and younger generations to understand the invasive exotic plant species distributed in riparian areas. Since 2017, we have developed and conducted a citizen science program based on information and communication technology (smart phone, mobile application, and operations dashboard for ArcGIS) in the riparian areas of the downstream Tamagawa River and Nogawa River in the Tokyo metropolitan area. Two specific invasive alien species, five alien species under consideration because of ecological disturbance, and three naturalized species were found distributed in the study area, with some annual and seasonal variation. We believe that wide-area and continued citizen science programs can be developed and practiced with the use of mobile applications. The utilization of citizen science data will contribute to the restoration and conservation of aquatic environment and biodiversity.
A Study of Infection Areas and Social Assessment Findings in Hs (haemorrhagic Septicaemia)-affected Buffaloes on Samosir Island, Indonesia
Authors: Ginting Nurzainah , Hasnudi Ms. , Yunilas Mr. , Mirwandhono E. , Hellyward J. , Sulistyowati E. , Hafid H. , Samsudin A.A.
Published: November 2022

HS case has first been reported on Samosir Island in 1989 which infect almost all buffaloes on the island. To date, number of buffaloes registered in this island is 17,352. The highest buffalo death in 2018 was 189 heads. The situation has gave a negative impact on the livestock farmers since rearing buffaloes bring many benefits to them. HS alternately occurs in the sub-district or several sub-districts at once. In this study, the occurrence of HS were evaluated in order to minimize HS spread and infection. Buffaloes in Samosir Island grazed on large grazing areas in remote land and this area were used by many buffaloes from many villages. The infected buffaloes may transmit the disease to other buffaloes. This has triggered cross HS infection of the buffaloes from different area. Buffaloes that died from HS were not always buried because the soil mixed with rocks made the burial process a bit difficult. Not all buffaloes are vaccinated mainly due to willingness to carry out vaccination, knowledge on vaccination, motivation on raising buffalo by the buffaloes owner and availability of vaccine. The cost of the vaccine is very cheap and some of the vaccine are procured by the government agencies with very limited quantity. The findings of this retrospective study may assist in policy making when saving bufflaoes in future from HS infection.
Modeling of Irrigation Water Demand for Sustaining Crop Yield in Saline Environment
Authors: Singh Nivedita , Tomar Shiv Singh , Tiwari Priyanka , Seetpal Mukesh , Ganveer Swapnil
Published: November 2022

Increasing the productivity of water and making safe use of poor quality water in agriculture will play a vital role in easing competition for scarce water resources prevention of environmental degradation and provision of food security. The purpose of this study is to cover the crop water demand and supply gap with the management strategies. The comparison of actual water supplies and demand, i.e. crop water demand has been calculated and found that demand is more than supply. The daily reference evapotranspiration for Bhutana distributory is estimated using pan-Montieth method in CROPWAT model and crop-water demand has also been calculated using CROPWAT model. The supply shortfall in total Rabi seasons is 329.5 mm in 2009-10 and 162.2 in 2010-11. This gap is met by pumping ground water. Different scenario is generated after canal supply gap analysis because supply is less and demand is more and at the same, ground water quality is not so good. In some places, there is a problem of salinity or sodicity. Twelve point have been selected for soil sample from different locations of Butanadistributory. The result revealed that EC, SAR, RSC varies from 1.5 g/kg, 2.7-20 (mmoles kg-1)0.5 , 0- 8.8 mg/l. The best management strategies such as growing salt tolerant crops varieties and proper irrigation scheduling with effective conjunctive use of multiquality irrigation water, and pre-sowing water management was suggested for various scenarios of deficit canal water supply, poor soil and ground water quality, and water logging conditions for growing more food with less water of good/poor quality. This study will be helpful for engineers, researchers and farmers in taking decision on utilization of ground water, which will minimize their yield losses in scarce water supply and marginal quality of ground water.
Cytotoxic and Mito depressive potential of Sunset Yellow FCF on Chara vulgaris (n=28)
Authors: Bhattacharjee Madhumita
Published: November 2022

The food industry is one of the fastest growing economic sectors in the world, generating significant profits. Because the colour of our food visually arouses our desire, manufacturers add synthetic food colours to a variety of foods to make them more alluring. Synthetic food colours, being chemical in nature, are expected to be detrimental to humans. Children are more likely to be fascinated by foods with bright colour additives, putting them at high risk. Sunset Yellow FCF, a widely used yellow synthetic food colour, has been investigated for its cytotoxic and mito depressive potential in this study. Sunset yellowâs cytotoxic effects were tested in Chara vulgaris (n=28) using mitotic index, nuclear, and chromosomal assays. The mitotic index decreased dramatically with increase in the concentration and time of treatment, indicating that Sunset yellow was mitodepressive in nature. A wide spectrum of nuclear and chromosomal abnormalities also have been discovered, with the incidence of abnormalities increasing as the Sunset Yellow concentrations and treatment period rose. These findings clearly indicate that the Sunset Yellow has cytotoxic and mito depressive potential. Utmost caution must be taken while using Sunset yellow as a food additive.
Effect of sub lethal concentrations of textile bleaching effluent in the total protein content in the fish, Cyprinus carpio
Authors: Swapna S.
Published: November 2022

Proteins can be expected to be involved in the compensatory mechanism of stressed organisms. Toxic effect of treated textile bleaching effluent on the fish Cyprinus carpiowas assessed. Alteration in the protein content in muscle, liver, gill and intestine was determined after exposure to sublethal concentrations of the effluent for a period of 28 days. Data showed that total protein content was decreased in all test tissues compared to control. Results indicated the toxic nature of the effluent.
Principal Component Analysis for Yield and Yield Related Traits in Pearl Millet Cultivars
Authors: Shashibhushan D. , Sameer Kumar C. V. , Kondi Ravi Kiran Reddy
Published: November 2022

A set of 40 pearl millets genotypes were evaluated with a view of studying genetic parameters for eight quantitative characters. In the experimental materials, analysis of variance revealed significant differences for all analyzed traits. The study identified 3 Principal Components (PCs) with Eigen value greater than 1.00 which accounted for 82.3% of the total variation for discriminating the lines. From principal component analysis, PC1 showed highest amount of variance (36.2%) with mostly related to traits like yield per plant, productive tillers per plant, and fodder yield per plot. As a result, the first component mainly identifies the characters responsible for yield. PC2 showed second highest amount of variance (29.9%) with cumulative variance (66.1%) with mostly related to traits like days to maturity, days to 50% flowering, and panicle diameter. Third highest variance (16.2%) with cumulative variance (82.3%) with mostly related to traits plant height and panicle length was observed in PC3. Elbow type line is seen after PC3 showing little variation after PC3. Highest Eigen value is shown by PC1. From biplot, PC1 components showed negative relationship with plant height and Days to 50% flowering, days to maturity showed slightly negative with PC1. PC2 had negative relationship with traits like productive tillers per plant and slightly negative yield per plant and both components showed positive relation with panicle diameter, panicle length and fodder yield per plot.
Evaluation of locally available substrates for spawn production of Pink Pleurotus [Pleurotus djamor (Rumph. ex. Fr.) Boedijn] mushroom
Authors: Paswal Shazia , Kakraliya Sardar Singh , Choskit Dechan , Iqbal Tariq , Mahajan Seethiya
Published: November 2022

The study was conducted to evaluate different substrates for spawn production of Pink Pleurotus. Amongthe five commonly available substrates viz., barley grains, dried pea grains, maize de-shelled-cob, maizegrains and wheat grains were evaluated for their suitability for spawn production of âPink Pleurotusâ,barley and maize grains proved more efficient substrates with regards to spawn run, spawn weight, spawncolour, spawn texture and spawn pH. The spawn run in barley and maize grains was completed in 6.90days and 7.20 days, respectively as compared to 8.00 days in wheat grains (check). Barley grains resulted inhighest spawn weight (30.30g) followed by maize grains (28.00g). The spawn weight in other substrateswas significantly lower than the check (27.40g). The spawn weight in maize de-shelled cob and dried peagrains was 22.40 and 20.30 g, respectively. The spawn colour and textures on different substrate showedslight variation and while the spawn colour ranged from âDelicate Pinkâ to âGrace full Pinkâ, spawn textureranged from âCreepyâ to âFluffyâ. âDelicate Pinkâ coloured spawn was recorded on maize de-shelled cobwith âCreepyâ spawn texture while spawn colour on dried pea grains was âMerrie Pink with âCottonyâtexture. Spawn colour on all other substrates viz., wheat grains, barley grains and maize grains, was âGraceFull Pinkâ with âFluffyâ texture. The spawn smell on all the substrates was pleasant.
Greenhouse Industry! Role of Nursery Service in Environmental Restoration of Tezpur Town, Assam (India)
Authors: Sonowal Gulap , Doley Jyotimala , Dutta Niha , Borah Raja
Published: November 2022

As a managed site nursery is an area where the plants are propagated and maintained in the initial years.Mostly the horticultural crops including flowers, fruits and vegetables are raised in nurseries and thentransplanted in the field. In this paper emphasis is given on the emerging trend of nursery services atTezpur town of Assam and its role in environmental restoration. Tezpur, one of the most beautiful townsof north bank of the Brahmaputra river, is well known for its greenery and scenic beauty in which the trendof emergence of this greenhouse industry gives extra look in the aesthetic view of the town. Along with thebeautification the nursery business is related with the employment opportunities too. For this purpose, anattempt to study about the distributional pattern of plant nurseries and its role on the environmentalrestoration of Tezpur town is made with the help of both primary and secondary data sources. With thethought of âA green step towards a healthy futureâ Govt. can also promote this greenhouse industry amongthe people of Tezpur town and become a contributor in enriching the quality of the environment.
Electrical conductivity and accelerating ageing of carrot (Daucus carota) seeds as affected by manure and biofertilizers
Authors: Monika Ms. , Lal Makhan , Verma Amit
Published: November 2022

The aimof this experiment was to test the effect of manure and biofertilizers on electrical conductivity andgermination potential after accelerated ageing of fresh, 3 and 6 months stored carrot seeds. The experimentwas conducted in the laboratory of seed science and technology, CCS HAU, Hisar during the year 2019-20.The results revealed that, application of T14 (FYM 12.5t/ha+ PM 2t/ha+ VC 4t/ha + Azo+PSB) significantlyreduced the electrical conductivity as compared to control and other treatments. Further, artificially agedseeds through accelerated ageing test also recorded higher germination potential in the same treatment forfresh, 3 and 6 months stored seeds.
Studies on Standardization of Production Technology of Oyster Mushroom
Authors: Sarita Ms.
Published: November 2022

In the present investigation, attempts were made to evaluate different substrate quantities to get higherbiological efficiency. Two strains of oyster mushroom (PL-19-05 and PL-19-06) were cultivated by usingdifferent quantities of wheat straw (2 kg, 3 kg, 4 kg and 5 kg). Among four substrate quantities, earlyspawn run (9.50 days and 11.00 days) and pin head initiation (19.25 days and 19.00 days) were observed at2 kg substrate quantity for PL-19-05 and PL-19-06 strains, respectively, followed by 3 kg, 4 kg and 5kgsubstrate quantities. Maximum yield was obtained at 5 kg substrate quantity for both strains. But biologicalefficiency was highest at 3 kg of substrate quantity which was 75.73% and 89.98 % for PL-19-05 and PL-19-06 strains, respectively, increase or decrease in quantity of substrate ensued in low biological efficiency.Based on the results, 3 kg substrate quantity is suggested as optimum substrate quantity forsub-humidconditions of Udaipur region to get higher biological efficiency and easy handling.
Response of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri L.) Cultivars to Different Growing Media in Hydroponic System
Authors: Kaur Puneet , Singh Chhina Gurbax , Kaur Agumjot
Published: November 2022

The field experiment was conducted at Studentsâ Research Farm, Khalsa College, Amritsar during kharif2019-20. There were total of 10 treatments comprising two cultivars i.e. C1 â CIM-Jagriti and C2 â Subodhakand five growing media i.e. G1 â Cocopeat; G2 â Sawdust; G3 â Vermiculite; G4 â Mixture (cocopeat + sawdust+ vermiculite in 1:1:1) and G5 â Soil (control). The results revealed that higher growth and yield attributeswere found in cv. Subodhak than cv. CIM-Jagriti but they had non-significant difference whereas bacoside-A content was found to be higher in CIM-Jagriti than Subodhak. Growing media had influence on theperformance of brahmi plants. Brahmi grown in G1 responded better than other media. It was observedthat the growth and yield parameters of brahmi were significantly higher in G1 than G2, G3, G-4 and G5, butwas statistically at par with G-4. Plants grown in G5 showed significantly lower results than other media.
Nitrate Contamination in Gurugram District, Haryana
Authors: Laxmi Vijay , Hussain Jakir , Singh Supriya , Husain Ikbal , Kumar Sudesh , Vadiya V.K.
Published: November 2022

Groundwater has witnessed a significant increase in utilisation in recent decades due to its widespreadavailability and typically acceptable quality. Contamination of groundwater with nitrates and the associatedhealth hazards is one of the most prevalent challenges affecting groundwater quality around the world.Nitrate (NO3â) is a particularly important groundwater pollutant because of its widespread presence inaquifers and its health and environmental consequences. Nitrate is present in nature as a by-product ofagricultural and animal manure, as well as in anthropogenic waste. The purpose of this study was todetermine the nitrate content in groundwater in various villages in Gurugram, Sohna, Farukh Nagar, andPataudi block of Gurugram district, Haryana, where groundwater is the primary source of drinking water.Samples of groundwater from 156 wells were collected and analyzed the nitrate concentration. The minimumnitrate concentration of 1.23 mg/l as NO3 was observed in Sherpur village of Pataudi Block of GurugramDistrict. The maximum concentration (102 mg/l as NO3) was measured for Kankrola of Gurugram block ofGurugram district. Seventy eight percent of the samples had values under 45 mg/l, 22.43 % had valuesbetween 0-10 mg/l, 26.92% had values between 11-20 mg/l, 15.38 % had values between 21-30 mg/l, 11.53% had values between 31-40 mg/l and 22 % had values beyond 45 mg/l. All of the Sohna block samplesmeet the BIS 10500:2012 permissible limit. Data reveals that 34 villages exceeded out of 156 villages havingthe nitrate concentration (45 mg/l) above the limit.
Changes of Antioxidant Defense Related Enzymes of Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek in Response to Salicyclic Acid and Jasmonic Acid Against M. phaseolina
Authors: Rayanoothala Pravallika Sree
Published: November 2022

Charcoal rot is a severe problem on mungbean, and its control is mostly dependent on the use of chemicalpesticides. However, this is not a long-term solution due to environmental concerns and the possibility ofresidues. Induced resistance is one of the most important mechanisms for treating disease under thesecircumstances, since it increases the activity of different defense-related enzymes and non-enzymaticantioxidants. The effects of inducers such as salicyclic acid (SA) and jasmonic acid (JA) at low, medium,and high concentrations, viz. JA (1mM, 2.5 mM, 4 mM) and SA (0.5 mM, 1 mM, 2 mM), on the induction ofresistance to manage In a net house, the illness of mungbean charcoal rot was researched in three different varieties: resistant, moderately sensitive, and vulnerable. When compared to the water sprayed control onun-inoculated plants, elicitor treatments had the highest levels catalase and phenylalanine ammonialyasecontent SA@2 mM was the most effective treatment for raising catalase and phenylalanine ammonialyasecontent content, followed by JA for disease resistance. These modifications can be traced to the workof inducers, and it is a well-known fact that elicitors were utilised to help plants improve their defencemechanisms.
Existing sustainable livelihood system of Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh, India
Authors: Kori Rakhi , Singh Sanjay , Dubey M.K. , Naberia Seema , Khan N.
Published: November 2022

The present study was carried out during 2018-19 in Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh. The study wasconducted in 5 villages of Rewa block was selected due to higher concentration of NRLM beneficiaries. TheNational Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) project has been running in the district since 2015 forstrengthening the sustainable livelihood. The aim of the studies to know the existing sustainable livelihoodsystem of small and marginal farmers in relation to before and after NRLM programme. Sustainablelivelihood was measured through four different indicators viz., human capital, physical capital, naturalcapital, social capital and financial capital. To measure the human capital, physical capital, natural capital,social capital and financial capital. A total of 120 NRLM beneficiaries were selected randomly as respondents.The data collection was done by the use of interview schedule through personal interview. The majority(45%) of the respondents had medium sustainable livelihood while 30.83% showed low sustainablelivelihood, whereas 24.17% of them had high sustainable livelihood index.