bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
STUDENTS’ VISUAL LITERACY DEVELOPMENT IN PRIMARY SCHOOL: THE INFLUENCE OF TEACHERS’ ABILITY TO VISUALIZE EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION
Authors: Malykhin Oleksandr , Aristova Nataliia , Zahorulko Maryna , Lipchevska Inna
Published: May 2024

In modern digital society visual content is an integral part of human life. Developing visual literacy strongly which is connected with such soft skills as critical thinking, creative thinking, communicating and collaborating is an important aspect in school education. The research is aimed at demonstrating the dependence of primary school students’ visual literacy on the primary school teachers’ abilities to visualize effectively educational information in the process of teaching. The survey was conducted within the time period of 2019–2023. The team of researchers from Institute of Pedagogy of National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine (Didactics Department) carried out an exploratory study within the primary school system in Ukraine. The total number of respondents consisted of 52 primary school teachers and 415 students. The study finds out that nowadays the primary school teachers’ visualizing educational information skills are not sufficiently developed. Boosting the development of visualizing educational information skills among primary school teachers will be resulted in primary school students’ visual literacy development. Having significant positive effect on primary school students’ visual literacy development the mentioned primary school teachers’ skills guarantee serious positive impact on learning results of primary school students in total.
LEARNING LOSSES AMONG STUDENTS OF GENERAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN UKRAINE AS A CONSEQUENCE OF UNPREDICTABLE GLOBAL CHALLENGES: CHALLENGES AND PERSPECTIVES
Authors: Topuzov Oleh , Malykhin Oleksandr , Aristova Nataliia , Kalinina Liudmyla , Mosiakova Iryna
Published: May 2024

In the context of a full-scale war in Ukraine launched by Russia on February 24, 2022, Ukraine’s educational system in general and the system of general secondary education in particular faced previously unforeseen challenges in organising educational process under martial law. These challenges lead to the emergence of previously unpredictable problems in the system of general secondary education that require systemic and purposeful solutions. One of these problems is directly related to learning losses among students of general secondary education and the search for effective ways of compensating for these learning losses. And although learning losses have become an objective reality at all levels of education, this issue is especially true in general secondary education institutions, as school-age children are the most vulnerable in the context of the tragic events taking place in Ukraine due to the war. Taking into account the fact that this topic has not been systematically studied in the scientific literature, the present paper is aimed at identifying war-related learning losses based on the experience of Ukrainian general secondary school teachers. The data collection instrument includes a questionnaire developed by the authors of this paper and the research sample includes 352 general secondary school teachers.
PREREQUISITES FOR THE APPLICATION OF INNOVATIVE METHODS IN SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
Authors: Virbalienė Rita , Čižikienė Janina
Published: May 2024

This article analyzes that when solving social problems, most welfare states choose a social security system model in which social service organizations provide professional services and help ensure the well-being of residents in the community. Social challenges require changes and new solutions in the activities of organizations providing social services, which can help solve emerging social problems by offering service recipients new forms of social services. The purpose of the article is to reveal the prerequisites for the application of innovative methods for the solution of social problems and the implementation of the application of new managerial practices in organizations providing social services. Applied research methods - analysis of scientific literature, interviews of social workers, analysis and interpretation of research results. The article provides a review of the scientific literature and research data that reveal the desire of social workers to apply modern technologies in social work, which help to discover new work methods and managerial practices in the social services sector. The pursuit of innovation in organizations providing social services ensures a favorable atmosphere for the creativity of employees and service recipients and provides an opportunity for the continuous improvement of employees in the organization.
Gender and age-specific patterns of ambulance calls in Khanty-Mansiysk depending on the epidemiological situation
Authors: Ragozin O. N. , Gudkov A. B. , Shalamova E. Yu. , Pogonysheva I. A. , Ragozinа E. R. , Pogonyshev D. A.
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND: The number of ambulance calls serves as an objective indicator of the disruption in population health associated with maladaptation or an increase in health disorders in harsh conditions of the North. This becomes especially apparent when the epidemiological situation shifts, highlighting the importance of this issue. AIM: To study the gender- and age-specific patterns of emergency calls for ambulance services in the population of Khanty-Mansiysk during varying epidemiological conditions using long-term monitoring data. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Data on daily counts of ambulance calls was obtained from the for the period from 2015 to 2021 stratified by age and gender. The data were analyzed using wavelet analysis. RESULTS: When analyzing gender disparities during a pandemic, the coefficient representing the ratio of calls made by women to men decreased as the number of calls made by men increased. The distribution of calls by age revealed two distinct risk groups: young children and older adults. During the pandemic, there were no significant qualitative changes in the distribution of calls. Several scenarios of desynchronosis induced by the COVID-19 pandemic were identified. In infants, the changes in the epidemiological situation did not affect constant rhythms. The changes in the constant circadian rhythms to long-term and intercalary intra-annual rhythms were observed among children and youth. In adolescents and young adults, the pandemic acted as a synchronizer. In older age-groups, the circadian rhythms were maintained throughout the entire period. The period of the pandemic was characterized by addition of rhythms with a shorter period. CONCLUSION: The distribution of ambulance calls across age-groups is characterized by the presence of two distinct risk groups — early childhood and the 2nd adult age. During the pandemic, the structure of calls did not demonstrate qualitative changes. The COVID-19 pandemic was a desynchronizing factor in the temporal structure of health disorders affecting long-term and near-annual rhythms and inducing the intercalary intra-annual rhythms.
Adaptive immune response in women from the Russian Arctic region after COVID-19 infection
Authors: Shchegoleva L. S. , Shashkova E. Y. , Filippova O. E. , Popovskaya E. V. , Sergeeva T. B.
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND: The Arctic region of Russia is characterized by disproportionately high rates of morbidity and mortality from COVID-19 during the pandemic. The harsh climatic and environmental conditions in this area impede the development of self-regulation processes resulting in activation and strain of both cellular and humoral immunity. This leads to a depletion of the body’s reserve capacities. At present, there is lack of research examining how individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 are affected by the extreme conditions of Arctic Russia. AIM: To study the ratio of immunocompetent cells involved in the adaptive immune response following COVID-19 infection. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 29 women aged 20 – 40 years were examined in Arkhangelsk as part of a comprehensive immunological study. This study involved assessment of the number of leukocytes, lymphocytes, and their phenotypes (CD5+, CD8+, CD10+, CD95+), as well as determination of phagocytic activity and phagocytic number. RESULTS: The cellular adaptive immune response in observed individuals 6 months after experiencing moderate COVID-19 disease was characterized by a very low concentration of T cells (CD5+) in all cases, CD10+ lymphocytes (44.83%) alongside with a high concentration of cytotoxic lymphocytes (CD8+) in 48.27% of individuals and lymphocytes with receptors for apoptosis (CD95+) in 51.72%, with relatively high phagocytic activity ranging from 90 to 100%. A correlation was found in 11.29% of women between the low content of CD10+ and CD95+ cells with the activity of phagocytosis. In 40% of women with high phagocytic activity, the concentrations of cytotoxic cells (CD8+) were found to be at a minimum level. CONCLUSIONS: Women with high phagocytic activity were found to have the lowest concentrations of cytotoxic cells, suggesting a potentially positive prognosis for reducing the risk of complications. This indicates that cellular immunity may play a role in determining the severity of COVID-19 infection in individuals with high phagocytic activity.
From the educational cluster to the socio-economic ecosystem
Authors:   Branch of Ural Federal University named after the First President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin, Belousov M. V. , Chupina V. A. ,   Russian State Vocational Pedagogical University
Published: May 2024

The article considers the educational cluster from the position of ecosystem during its transition to the solution of social and economic problems. The systemforming elements of the educational cluster have been determined, the reflexive analysis of their functional relations and interdependence has been presented, methodological approaches for studying the transition of the educational cluster into the socio-economic ecosystem have been formulated (system-situational, integrative, synergistic). The empirical basis of the study was the system of the “Northern Educational Cluster” in Krasnoturinsk, Northern Management District of the Sverdlovsk Region.
Methodological approaches to the training specialists in the field of state and municipal administration for innovative activity
Authors:   Lugansk State Pedagogical University, Provorotova N. V. , Siniakova M. G. ,   Ural Institute of State Fire Service of EMERCOM of Russia
Published: May 2024

The changing geopolitical and socio-economic necessitates the creation of a new cohort of specialists in public administration of the Russian Federation. With the help of the method of modelling the pedagogical system, substantiation of the methodology of training of specialists of state and municipal administration to innovation activity from the perspective of the traditional for the system of higher education system, axiological, acmeological and modular approaches. In addition to the generally accepted, cultural and historical, as well as the innovative and activity approaches proposed by the authors were applied. The presented set of methodological approaches is focused on the formation and development of the main components of professional readiness of future public administration specialists to innovative activity: motivational and value, cognitive, action and reflexive.
Условия успешной профессионализации студентов в рамках федерального проекта «Профессионалитет»
Authors:   Pervouralsk Metallurgical College, Akhtarieva А. S. , Zeer E. F. , Tretyakova V. S. ,   Russian State Vocational Pedagogical University
Published: May 2024

The main ideas of the Federal Project “Professionalitet”, launched in 2022, are strategic vectors for the development of vocational education in the context of modern challenges, a new sectoral approach to targeted training of in-demand professionals for priority sectors of the economy. The solution to this strategically important task is possible only on the basis of close real interaction between professional educational organisations of secondary vocational education and training with employers and industrial partners, whose orders for personnel training are carried out by colleges and technical schools. The problem of the research is the need to answer the question: how to achieve successful professional development of mid-level specialists in order to meet the needs of industry labour markets and specific enterprises in the region. The purpose of the article is to summarise the experience of implementing the federal project “Professionalitet” for training a new specialist in one of the largest clusters of the Sverdlovsk region – the metallurgical cluster based on the Pervouralsk Metallurgical College. During the study, an analysis of domestic and foreign scientific literature on the issue, content analysis, generalisation and systematisation of the data obtained were used; pedagogical experience has been studied and generalised and prospects for further implementation of the federal project “Professionalitet” have been determined. The results of the study can be used by managers of professional educational organisations in order to improve the process of training highly qualified specialists for specific industrial sectors.
TEVFİK FİKRET’İN ŞİİRLERİNDE BAHÇE METAFORU
Authors: Ünlü Bedirhan , Özcan Tarık
Published: May 2024

Servet-i Fünun edebiyatının önde gelen isimlerinden Tevfik Fikret, eski ile yeninin özelliklerine şiirlerinde yer vermiş bir sanatçı olarak Türk edebiyatı tarihinde öne çıkar. İlk dönem şiirlerinde geleneksel tarzı sürdürürken sonraki yıllarda özgünlüğüyle ve Türk şiirine yaptığı yeniliklerle adından sıklıkla söz ettirir. Bu doğrultuda eserlerindeki metaforik yapı da geleneksel kullanımlarla beraber özgün ve yeni özellikleriyle ortaya çıkar. Klasik edebiyatın mazmun kalıplarına ilk dönem şiirlerinde yer veren Tevfik Fikret, sonraki yıllarda Recaizade Mahmut Ekrem’in poetik anlayışı doğrultusunda eserlerini kaleme almıştır. Böylece şiirlerindeki metaforik söylem eserlerinin tamamında çeşitlilik gösterir. Onun eserlerine yansıyan çeşitli metafor yapılarından biri de bahçe algısıdır. Fikret’in bahçeyi ele alış tarzı, Servet-i Fünun duyarlığını yansıtması kadar özgün metafor yapılarını da içinde barındırır. İlk gençlik dönemlerinden itibaren eserlerinin tamamı göz önüne alındığında Tevfik Fikret’in sanat yaşamındaki gelişim ve değişim çizgisi de bahçe metaforu özelinde takip edilebilmektedir. Bu çalışmada da bahçe metaforu bağlamında şairin ilk dönem eserlerinden itibaren görülen sevgilinin bahçesi, ben’e ait bahçe, inancın bahçesi ve devletin bahçesi şeklinde değerlendirilmiştir.
TWİTTER’DA (X) LİNÇ KÜLTÜRÜ PRATİKLERİ: YONCA EVCİMİK ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: Yaşa Hüseyin
Published: May 2024

Geleneksel medyadan farklı olarak kullanıcılarının üre-tüketici olarak etkileşimli bir şekilde iletişime aktif olarak katılmasına olanak sağlayan sosyal medya, internete erişimi olan elektronik cihazlar (telefon, bilgisayar, tablet vb.) yoluyla bağlanılabilen yeni bir siber uzam yaratmıştır. Bu siber uzam içerisinde ortaya çıkan sosyal medya ortamları, kullanıcılarına olumlu olanaklar sunmasının yanı sıra son zamanlarda gündeme gelen bazı olumsuzluklara da ortam hazırlamaktadır. Bu olumsuzluklardan biri de dijital linçtir. Sosyal medya ortamlarında ötekileştirme, kalıpyargı, önyargı, ayrımcılık, dışlama, hoşgörüsüzlük ve nefret söylemi gibi unsurlarla bireylerin karşısına çıkan dijital linç durumu, farklı konularda ve şekillerde gerçekleşmektedir. Araştırma kapsamında, sosyal medyadaki linç olgusu örnek olay üzerinden Twitter’da (X) “#YoncaEvcimik” hasthag’iyle kullanıcılar tarafından üretilen içerikler incelenmiş ve içerik analiziyle belirli temalar altında linç unsurları ortaya koyulmuştur. Araştırma sonucunda, sosyal medya platformlarının özellikle de Twitter’ın linç eylemlerine oldukça açık, hızlı, kolay bir ortam oluştuğu ve bu sanal ortamda kullanıcılar tarafından üretilen ve dolaşıma sokulan olumsuz dijital linç içeriklerinin hedefi olan birey/ler veya grup/lar bu içerikler neticesinde çeşitli zararlar gördüğü sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
ÇOCUK DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİNDE KULLANILAN TESTLER: FARKLI BİRİMLERDE ÇALIŞAN ÇOCUK GELİŞİMCİLERİN GÖRÜŞLERİNİN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Yılmaz Bursa Gülhan
Published: May 2024

Çocuk gelişimcilerin mesleğine yönelik eğitimler alması ve araçları kullanması mesleki gereksinimleri için önemli varsayılmaktadır. Çocuk gelişimciler tarafından en çok kullanılan değerlendirme araçlarının ortaya çıkarılması çocuk gelişim alanında eğitim gören öğrencilere, mesleğe yeni başlayan çocuk gelişimcilere yol gösterici olması, deneyimlerini artıracak uygun ölçme araçlarının eğitimlerini alması ve karşılaşabilecekleri kişilerin kimler olacağı konusunda bilgilerin verilmesi araştırmanın amacını oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmaya 30 çocuk gelişimci katılmıştır ve görüşleri yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme ile elde edilmiştir. Çocuk gelişimcilerin hepsi en çok başvurunun gelişimsel gerilik şüphesi (gelişimsel değerlendirme talebi) ile olduğunu bunu takiben dil konuşma problemi, okula hazırbulunuşluk, dikkat problemleri sebebiyle geldiklerini belirtmişlerdir. Çocuk gelişimcilerin hepsi değerlendirme yaptıklarını ve bu değerlendirmeleri yaparken gelişimsel tarama, tanılama ve hazırbulunuşluk testleri gibi değerlendirme araçlarından yararlandıklarını belirtmişlerdir. Çocuk Gelişimcilerin çalıştıkları bakanlıklara (bağlı birimlere) göre kullandıkları değerlendirme araçlarında, eğitim programlarında, karşılaştıkları yaş gruplarında bazı farklılıklar olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır Çocuk gelişimciler tarafından en çok kullanılan gelişimsel tarama aracı Denver II testi, tanılama aracı MCHAT, CARS gibi otizm değerlendirme testleri ve D2, Burdan gibi dikkat testleri, hazırbulunuşluk aracı olarak da Metropolitan Okul Olgunluğu testi olduğu ortaya çıkmıştır.
Współczesna komunikacja internetowa na tle komunikacji tradycyjnej
Authors: Lewandowska-Tomaszczyk Barbara
Published: May 2024

Autorka prezentuje zmieniające się w czasie i przestrzeni kulturowej właściwości komunikacyjne dyskursu i profilu użytkowników języka we współczesnej komunikacji internetowej wobec komunikacji tradycyjnej. W pierwszej części zostaną przedstawione podobieństwa i różnice między tymi dwoma typami porozumiewania się oraz proces zacierania się różnic między klasycznym typem strategii, gatunków oraz cech komunikacji, który ma miejsce we współczesnej komunikacji mediowanej komputerowo. Druga część artykułu koncentruje się na prezentacji modeli interakcyjnych dyskursu w kontekstach rozwijających się odmian komunikacji internetowej.
Antibiotic Resistance in a Coastal River in Mississippi, USA – Potential Drivers
Authors: Shen Shuo , Wu Wei , Saillant Eric , Grimes Darrell Jay
Published: May 2024

Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are major sources of antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB) and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in water bodies. Most studies on the impact of WWTPs on antibiotic resistance have focused on freshwater systems, with little information on coastal and estuarine waters with variable salinity. This study monitored seasonal levels of ARGs at the effluent and downstream of the Pascagoula— Moss Point WWTP in the lower Pascagoula River, a coastal river in southeastern Mississippi, USA. Surface water samples were collected seasonally at upstream, outflow, and 3 downstream sites from February to November 2016. Bacterial resistance to sulfamethazine, tetracycline, and ciprofloxacin was quantified using selective culture and qPCR. Mixed—effects models were developed to identify potential driving factors of ARG concentrations related to the WWTP and local environmental conditions (salinity, water temperature, and pH). The best model was selected based on the lowest Akaike Information Criterion (AIC) corrected for small sample size. The results show that the genes sul1, sul2, and intI1 were detected, with intI1 having the highest relative concentration. The qPCR analysis suggests a negative relation between ARG levels and temperature and salinity. ARG concentrations peaked immediately downstream of the WWTP and decreased gradually further downstream in some months, but the spatial pattern varied widely between sampling months. The study highlights the complex patterns of environmental ARGs and the importance of accounting for the impact of WWTPs, local environmental factors, and other anthropogenic influences to understand their potential drivers.
The Genus Cosmarium Corda from Crop-Fields of Kumaon Hills, U. P., India
Authors: Prasad B. N. , Srivastava M. N. , Khanna P.
Published: May 2024

The paper presents a resume of earlier work done on algal flora of Kumaon hills. (U.P.) region of the Himalayas and describes twenty-five taxa of desmids (Chlprophyceae) belonging to the genus Cosmarium Corda collected from different crop-fields situated in Pithoragarh district Uttar Pradesh. All these taxa are being recorded for the first time from this Himalayan region.
Plant Wealth of Experimental Garden, Central Circle Botanical Survey of India, Allahabad
Authors: Dixit R. D. , Dutt A. K. , Vaish U. S.
Published: May 2024

The Experimental Garden of Botanical Survey of India, Central Circle covering an area of about 3 ha is situated near Prayag Railway Station at 10, Chatham Lines, Allahabad. The garden has been divided into ten distinct sections comprising of plant wealth of about 560 species of flowering plants and pteridophytes excluding varieties and annuals.
A Survey of Wild Plants of Horticulture Value from Punjab
Authors: Sharma M.
Published: May 2024

40 wild species of Punjab having ornamental value are listed alphabetically along with their general distribution in Punjab, brief remarks on ornamental value and flowering and fruiting periods. Selection of certain species for some specific purposes like avenue trees, hedge-plants, garden ornamentals, pond-plants etc. has been emphasized.
A Selective Catalogue of the Publications on the Indian Botanic Garden
Authors: Samaddar U. P. , Guha Bakshi D. N.
Published: May 2024

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Studies on Flora of Jabalpur District (Madhya Pradesh)
Authors: Oommachan M. , Shrivastava J. L.
Published: May 2024

The present studies an Flora of Jabalpur District has revealed many interesting facts about 880 plant species belonging to 456 genera and 135 families of Angiosperms. The ratio of Dicots to Monocots is 5:1. Many are rare and ethnobotanically interesting plants with a good number ot endemic new reports to the region. Throughout the district degradation of vegetation is observed due to deepseated influence of biotic and anthropogenic elements.
A New Variety of Gagea pamirica Grossh. from Himachal Pradesh
Authors: Balodi Bipin , Uniyal B. P.
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
Gentianaceae of the North West Himalaya-A Revision
Authors: Jain S. K.
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
Eugenia Singampattiana Beddome (Myrtaceae) - its Status after Rediscovery from the Tirunelveli Hills, Tamil Nadu
Authors: Daniel P. , Rajendran A.
Published: May 2024

Eugmia singampattiana Beddome, an endemic species of the Tirunelveli-Travancore Hills on the Western Ghats has been rediscovered after Beddome in the 1860s-1870s. Mature fruits and seeds are described for the first time. It is reportedly an endangered or possibly extinct species. Its present status is discussed and conservation measures are suggested.
A Note on the Distribution of Rotala ritchiei (Clarke) Koehne
Authors: Mathew Thomas , Ahmedullah M.
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
The Genus Scleria Berg. in India
Authors: Verma D. M. , Chandra Veena
Published: May 2024

The paper presents a revision of the genus Scleria Berg, in India. It includes an account of 23 species and 3 varieties, with key to identification, correct names, synonyms, selected references, detailed descriptions, illustrations and other notes.
Observations on the Edapho-Microbial Nature of Indian Botanic Garden, Howrah
Authors: Singh Jagdish Narain , Ghosh Madhab Krishna , Sen Ratna
Published: May 2024

The edapmo-microbial nature of Indian Botanic Garden was assessed. The activities of Azotobacter were used as an indicator to determine the suitability of edaphic conditions for plant introduction. It was observed that the Hooghly River (Ganga) front had comparatively higher clay content and organic carbon. TheÂ  water holding capacity, cation exchange ability, pH, porosity and available nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus and azotobacter activities of the river site were comparatively superior to the other sites. The middle stretch of the garden area was observed to be more saline than other two stretches. The area towards humaq, settlements was exposed to severe anthropogenic interference. Consequently, the microbial population was diminutive here with relatively inferior edaphic characteristics.
Saramsa Orchid Sanctuary, Ranipool, Sikkim
Authors: Raju D. C. S. , Krishna B. , Lachungpa S. T.
Published: May 2024

An erstwhile experimental garden at Saramsa is now a Sanctuary of Tropical Orchids of Sikkim with about 200 species under cultivation. Slipper orchids like Paphiopedilum fairrieanum, the elegant Cymbidium eburneum and Dendrobium chrysotoxum are conseved here.
Distributional Notes on some Grasses from the Bay Islands
Authors: Sreekumar P. V.
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
On the Occurence of Ventilago Goughii Gamble (Rhamnaceae) - a Rare/Threatened Species in the Eastern Ghats
Authors: Viswanathan M. B.
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
The Occurrence of Premna Lucldula Miq. (Verbenaceae) in India
Authors: Rajendran A. , Daniel P.
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
An Enumeration of Artemisia L. and Seriphidium (Bess.) Poljak (Compositae) in Himalayas and the South Asian Subcontinent
Authors: Ling . , Ruenn Yeou
Published: May 2024

This paper enumerates 54 species and 10 varieties of Artemisia L. and 4 species of Seriphidium (Bess) Poljak. of Compositae including 5 new combinations from Himalayas and the South Asian Subcontinent.
Notes on the Identity and Typification of Euphorbia hypericifolia L. (Euphorbiaceae) with Special Reference to India
Authors: Binojkumar M. S. , Balakrishnan N. P.
Published: May 2024

The true Euphorbia hypericifolia L., was long beleived to be represented only in the New World. According to Boissier, E. hypericifolia L., does not belong to Asia. After critical studies made on a large number of herbarium speciemens and field observations it became clear that E. hypericifolia is an introduction and was in India only for the last 4-5 decades. The major distinguishing features of this species is its erect habit, glabrous nature, axillary or terminal clustered cyathia, stalked rounded glands, subspherical glabrous capsules and finely ovoid convex-faced wrinkled seeds.
Flora of Experimental Botanic Garden, Nagdev, Pauri Garhwal
Authors: Ansari A. A. , Nand Ghana
Published: May 2024

The present paper deals with the angiospermic plants growing wild in the Experimental Botanic Garden, Nagdev, Pauri Garhwal. A total number of 256 species distributed over 215 genera and 66 families have been recorded and arranged according to the classification of Bentham & Hooker (1862-1883). For each taxon correct binomial with author's name, local name in inverted comma, habit, flower colour, flowering & fruiting period, collector's number etc., have been given. For collector's name please read Ansari and Ghana Nand. A list of gymnosperms available in the garden is also appended.
Loxogramme cuspidata (Zenk.) Price - A Little Known Endemic Fern From South India
Authors: . .
Published: May 2024

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Herbarium Studies and their Role in Germplasm Collecting, Conservation and Use
Authors: Arora R. K.
Published: May 2024

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Conservation of Plant Diversity : Herbarium and Systematics
Authors: Pandit M. K. , Sulaiman I. M. , Babu C. R.
Published: May 2024

Herbarium studies coupled with field investigations of species diversity are central to the conversation of plant diversity. Such investigations in two endangered taxa (Coptis and Meconopsis), of Eastern Himalaya, having potential economic value have revealed not only their correct conservation status but led to the discovery of new subspecies. It is, therefore, evident that herberia and museums are of paramount value in the conservation of biological world's cultural heritage.
Concept and Development of Herbarium with Special Reference to India
Authors: Murti S. K. , Singh D. K.
Published: May 2024

The present paper briefly outlines an account of the concept and development of herbarium with emphasis on the Indian situation. Well established herbaria, being repositories of dry plant specimens, gathered from far and wide are centres for assimilation and dissemination of basic knowledge about plants, and greatly aid in taxonomic researches of both fundamental and applied nature.While discussing an account of development of some of these major herbaria, the authors briefly outline the history, development and salient statistics of a few major Indian Herbaria such as Central National Herbarium at Howrah (CAL), Forest Research Institute Herbarium at Dehra Dun (DD), the Blatter Herbarium at Bombay (BLAT) and other regional herbaria of Botanical Survey of India.
Pollen Morphology and Taxonomy of Connarus andamanicus Mondal (Connaraceae)
Authors: Mondal M. S.
Published: May 2024

Connarus andamanicus Mondal is a newly described species from Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Pollen morphology of the taxon is described in the present paper. Palynological characters have been considered towards the intrafamilial relationships of the taxa.
Careya Roxb. in India
Authors: Manna M. K. , Raju D. C. S.
Published: May 2024

The genus Careya Roxb., was established by Roxburgh, for two species of plants from Coromandel Coast and Bengal. Taxonomy and distribution are famished in this note.
The Genus Alternanthera Forssk. (Amaranthaceae) in India
Authors: Chaudhury Geeta , Bhattacharyya U. C.
Published: May 2024

A taxonomic revision of the genus Alternanthera Forssk. in India is presented here. A key to the seven species found in India is provided along with detailed descriptions and critical notes on nomenclature, distribution, ecology and potential uses, if any. Line-drawings of difterent floral parts are also given so as to facilitate a morphological comparison. The species under study are : Alternanthera sesstlis (L.)R. Br. ex DC., A. pungens Kunth, A. paronychioidex St. - Hil., A. tenelta Colla, A. philoxeroides (Mart.) Gris., A. caracasana Kunth and A. bettzichiana (Regel) Nicolson.
Eurysolen prain (Lamiaceae) - A New Generic Word for India
Authors: Sampath Kumar V. , Sharma B. D.
Published: May 2024

Eurysolen Prain, a monotypic genus represented by E. gracilis Prain, is reported for the first time in India and the name is lectotypified. Affinities of the genus are discussed.
Impact of Nutrient Enrichment on Unicellular Cyanobacterium Microcystis
Authors: Gupta S. L.
Published: May 2024

Among nutrients, nitrogen and phosphorus are mainly responsible for emergence of blooms of cyanobacteria in lakes and reservoirs. The present Study indicates that in the synthetic medium umber of cells increases when P applied alone while the numbers are always less when N and P applied together. However, growth is less pronounced in the natural lake water which indicates the presence of chelating material (s).
On a Collection of Mosses from Arunachal Pradesh
Authors: Vohra V. N. , Kar B. D.
Published: May 2024

82 species of mosses have been collected from Arunachal Pradesh. Brachythecium formosanum Tak., B. wichurae (Broth,) Par. and Hypnum macrogynum Besch. are new records for India. 7 species : Brachymenium sikkimense Ren. et Card., Brachythecium buchananii (Hook.) Jaeg. var. cuspidiferum (Mitt.) Gangulee et Vohra, Brotherella nictans (Mitt.) Broth., Dicranodontium capillifolium (Dix.) Tak. Ectropothecium ramuligerum Dix., Taxithelium laeviusculum Dix., and Trichosteleum stereodontoides Broth. ex Gangulee, known so far only by the type material, have been collected for the first time since then 48 species and 11 genera are additions to Arunachal Pradesh.
Taxonomy of the Family Loxogrammaceae Ching Ex Pic.-Ser. in India
Authors: Das Silpi , Dixit R. D.
Published: May 2024

The family Loxogrammaceae Ching ex Pic.-Ser. is represented by singular genus Loxogramme (Bl.) Presl. in India. Study and scrutiny of the herbarium specimens collected from all over India, and the specimens deposited at the Forest Research Institute, Dehra Dun (DD) and the National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow (NBRI) together with the photographs of type and authentic specimens, microfisches, protologues etc. established the occurrence of 20 species against 2 species recognised by Beddome (1883, 1892) from the Indian-region. It has also been observed that morphologically two populations may be remarkably seggregated as larger fronds with monolete spores and smaller fronds with trilete spores. Three new taxa viz. L avalanchia Dixit et Das, L. mussooriana Dixit et Das and L. manipuriensis Das et Dixit have been described in addition to several new records of species reported by various workers from time to time.Key to the species, illustrations of diagnostic characters, current nomenclature, description, specimens examined, distribution etc, have been provided for facilitating easy identification.
Horticultural Potentialities of North Eastern Region of India - Problems of Development and Role of Botanic Gardens/Arboreta
Authors: Rabha N. N. , Abbas S. L.
Published: May 2024

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Ethnobotanical Observation of Rice Beer 'Zhuchu' Preparation by the Mao Naga Tribe from Manipur (India)
Authors: Mao Ashiho A.
Published: May 2024

Ethnobotanical observation of the preparation of 'Zhuchu'-a local rice beer by the Mao, a Naga tribe from Manipur (India) is being reported. Founded germinated paddy ('Khekhrii') is used as starter for brewing the 'Zhuchu', a popular harmless drink of the Mao Naga tribe.
North East Indian Species of Pandanaceae
Authors: Mahata A. N. , Mukherjee A. , Mondal M. S.
Published: May 2024

The Pandanaceae R. Br, is represented in North East India by 4 species of the only genus PANDANUS Parkinson among which Pandanus unguifer. Hook.f. is endemic to,this region and the Eastern Himalaya. This work provides informations about morphology, chromosome number, distribution and uses of the concerned taxa. P. unguifer Hook.f. and P. furcatus Roxb. have so far remained unrepresented in taxonomic literature on Meghalaya.
Notes on some Plants Used in Refractory Diseases
Authors: Srivastava S. C.
Published: May 2024

The paper deals with the plants used by the tribals of Koraput district in treatment of diseases like piles, epilepsy, convulsion etc. The applications reported in the paper are either unknown or less-known.
Seven New Angiospermic Hosts for Orobanche aegyptiaca Pers. (Orobanchaceae)
Authors: Acharyya Abhijit , Das A. P.
Published: May 2024

Seven new hosts of Orobanche aegyptiaca Pers. were recorded from the district of Malda, West Bengal, namely Cicer arietinum (cultivated),Fumaria indica, Argemone mexicana, Leucas indica, Leunaea aspleniifolia, Vernonia cinerea and Digitaria ciliaris (all weeds). From the comparison of ten major morphological characters Launaea asplenigolia is appeared as most preferred host followed by Cicer arietinum, whereas Argemone mexicana is the weakest host.
Diversity and Economic Importance of Wetland Flora of Eastern Uttar Pradesh (India)
Authors: Singh N. P. , Srivastava R. C.
Published: May 2024

The paper throws light on diversity, economic importance and conservation aspects of the flora of the Wetlands of Eastern Uttar Pradesh State of India. The study has revealed the occurrence of 162 speciesbelonging to 108 genera and 49 families of Angiosperms. One new record for the State, one new distributional record and one new use of a wetland species are recorded.
Studies on the Orchids of the Shevoroy and Kolli Hills of South India
Authors: Ansari A. A. , Dwarakan P.
Published: May 2024

The present paper reports the occurrence of 66 species of orchids from the Shevoroy and Kolli Hills of South India with their distribution in various localities of the areas. Many species have not been reported by earlier workers. These orchids are under severe pressure of their survival due to various biotic and ecological factors.
Dioscorea Kamoonensis Kunth (Dioscoreaceae) - a New Report for Arunachal Pradesh
Authors: Bhaumik M. , Pathak M. K.
Published: May 2024

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Pedalium murex L. (Pedaliaceae) - a New Report from Midnapore to the State of West Bengal
Authors: Das Debabrata
Published: May 2024

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Grasses and their Hydro-Edaphic Characteristics in the Grassland Habitat of Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve, tamil Nadu
Authors: Singh J. N.
Published: May 2024

The present investigation is aimed at to study the incidence of grass species at varied elevations alongwith their hydro-edaphic characteristics in Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve, Tamil Nadu. The results show that grasses exhibit high species diversity and some confine to lower elevation (range 500 m to 1500 m); while others to higher elevation (range 1800 m to 2750m). Some others show no elevation impact (range 850 m to 2750 m). The edaphic characteristics and soil systems associated with the grasses are ecologically balanced at present, barring soil of Mashinaguri grass field, which is highly fragile. The soils irrespective of their location and elevation possess a high pool of energy materials (1.86% to 4.96%), clays (36.8% to 57.8 %) and exhibit good water holding capacity (72.2% to 94.8%). They are feebly to moderately acidic (ph 4.4 to 5.8), moderate to high silica content (65.6% to 85.1%) and with sesqui-oxides producing a low silica/sesqui-oxides ratio. Soil saps are dominated by calcium within cations and bicarbonate within anions. Waters are neutral to feebly alkaline, bereft of charge carrying particles but dominated by calcium ions. The hydro-edaphic chemistry appears quite conductive to the flora and fauna of the area.
On the Occurrence of Glaucocystis itzigsohn in Eastern India
Authors: Mallick Prasanta , Keshri Jai Prakash
Published: May 2024

Glaucocystis Itzigsohn is an apoplastic alga containing blue-green endosymbionts (cyanelles). Status of this genus is being discussed in light of recent findings. Out of the five species known fiom Indian region, Glaucocystins nostochinearum Itzigsohn and G. reniformis Prasad are being described and illustrated. These two species are new records fiom West Bengal and Eastern India.
Floristic Diversity of Bundelkhand Region of Uttar Pradesh
Authors: Sinha B. K. , Shukla B. K.
Published: May 2024

Floristic diversity of Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh, comprising seven districts, viz. Chitrakut, Banda, Hamirpur, Mahoba, Jalaun, Jhansi and Lalitpur, has been outlined in the present communication. The area is ideal for floristic survey because of its unique phytogeographical position as it lies in a transitional zone between the Upper Gangetic plains and Vindhyan ranges of Central India.The vegetation mainly represents tropical dry deciduous forests, thorn forests and scrub forests with patches of Boswellia, Butea, Anogeissus, Nyctanthes, Cochlospermum, bamboos and grasslands. The floristic anatysis reveals 1088 species belonging to 595 genera and 133 families of vascular plants. Poaceae (168 spp.) is the dominant family, followed by Fabaceae (138 spp.), Cyperaceae (60 spp.), Asteraceae (59 spp.) and Euphorbiaceae (44 spp.) A large number of species growing in this area are of medicinal and economic importance used by local peoples. A brief account of area, topography, climatic conditions, vegetation types, medicinal and economic plants, analysis of flora, systematic enumeration of the genera and species and conservation measures, etc. have been discussed.
Ethnobotanical Observation on Tribal Areas of Vidisha District, Madhya Pradesh
Authors: Sahu Brajesh , Sahu T. R.
Published: May 2024

The Saharias and Bhil-Mina tribal communities living in Vidisha district of Madhaya Pradesh mostly depend on the forests for medicine, food and fiber. Ethnobotanical exploration of Gyarsspur Tehsil of Vidisha has received little attention. This paper deals with an ethnobotanical information of 58 plants collected fiom tribal dominating area.
Traditional Herbal Remedies among the Bhilalas of West Nimar District, M.P, India
Authors: Mahajan S. K. , Garde Yogesh
Published: May 2024

Traditional herbal remedies common among the Bhilalas of West Nimar district of Madhya Pradesh are reported. In all 29 species belonging to 28 genera and 21 families are recorded. Their correct scientific names, local names, parts used and mode of administration are mentioned for each plant.
Ethnomedicobotany of Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka State
Authors: Harsha V. H. , Hebbar S. S. , Hegde G. R. , Shripathi G.
Published: May 2024

In India, Western Ghat is one of the biodiversity hotspots. The total number of flowering plants in this area is estimated to be more than 3500. Many of these plants are having important healing properties, which are unknown to the modem world. However, the rich knowledge of traditional herbal medicine has been preserved by many of the tribal and rural communities of this locality. The present work is focused on ethnomedical knowledge of different communities of Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka state which is situated in the heart of Western Ghats. In all, thirty plants, having highest utilization in folk medicines are described here. These plants are used to treat wide range of discomforts ranging from cough and cold, leprosy, jaundice, and cancer. Among these plants Calotropis gigantea (43 claims), Tinospora cordifolia (42 claims), Sida rhombifolia (42 claims) and Ficus glomerata (39 claims) are the most widely used plants in native medicine.
The Genus Pleione D. Don (Orchidaceae) in India
Authors: Phukan Sandhyajyoti
Published: May 2024

The genus Pleione D. Don is represented by 6 species in India. Pleione praecox (J. E. Sm.) D. Don is the lectotype species.
Some Unreported Medicinal Uses of Plants from the Tribal Area of Southern Rajasthan
Authors: Katewa S. S. , Jain Anita , Chaudhary B. L. , Galav Praveen
Published: May 2024

Hitherto unreported folk medicinal uses of 41 species of plants belonging to 29 families used by the tribals of Southern Rajasthan have been dealt in this paper. Some plants with important ethnomedicinal new uses are Aegle marmelos, Leucas aspera and Pongamia pinnata in migraine; Acacia leucophloea as contraceptive; Borassus flabelifer, Grewia orientalis and Ziziphus xylopyra in developing complete sterility in female while Cocculus villosus in male; Citrus medica in kidney stone; Crinum asiaticum in breast cancer; Cryptolepis buchanani in piles; Gardenia turgida and Luffa acutangula as antidote in animal bite; lchnocarpus frutescens in swollen gums; Lannea coromandelica in earache; Nyctanthes arbortristis in obesity; Euphorbia acaulis, Grewia dumine, Xeromphis spinosa in skin diseases and Clitoris ternatea in colic. The plant part used and mode of administration in also given.
Gaultheria Brevistipes (C.Y. Wu & T.Z. Hsu) R.C. Fang (Ericaceae) - A New Record for India from Talle Valley Arunachal Pradesh
Authors: Panda S.
Published: May 2024

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Lopholejeunea sikkimensis var. Tenuicostata (Hepaticae: Lejeuneaceae) a New Variety from Great Himalayan National Park, Himachal Pradesh, India
Authors: Singh S. K. , Singh D. K.
Published: May 2024

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The Family Equisetaceae in India
Authors: Datta Anukul
Published: May 2024

Equisetaceae a unigeneric family with only one extant genus. Equiseturn L. having fifteen species and seventeen hybrids in the world, is represented by six species and one interspecific hybrid in India. The present treatment of the family provides historical notes, key from subgeneric to species level, general morphology of the taxa, their type citation, world and Indian distribution, discussion and notes on anatomy, cytology, gametophyte, micromorphology, ecology, chemistry and uses.
The Genus Micropera Lindl. (Orchidaceae) in India
Authors: Phukan Sandhyajyoti
Published: May 2024

The genus Micropera Lindl. of the family Orchidaceae, is represented by about 15 species in the South East Asia. Only 4 species occur in India. Taxonomic account including synonym, morphology, phenology and distribution etc. and key to species is represented in this paper.
Cleistanthus sankunnianus Sivar. & Indu Balach. a Rare and Little Known Endemic Plant Rediscovered from Wild Populations in Kollam District of Kerala State, India
Authors: Udayan P. S. , Balachandran Indira
Published: May 2024

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Studies on Phytodiversity of Arid Machia Safari Park-Kailana in Jodhpur (Rajasthan)
Authors: Pandey R. P. , Padhye P. M.
Published: May 2024

The present paper envisages an account of vegetation, floral composition with a checklist of vascular plants comprising of 304 species belonging to 196 genera spread over 66 families. Besides, a list of 64 important plants of bioperspective nature has also been prepared. The present study has also drawn attention towards occurrence of 33 rare and threatened plants in the area which need effective conservation measures for maintenance of germplasm, Floristic analysis of the area is also discussed in the paper. The present article also envisages account of 12 cultivated/crop plants with their 14 wild relatives occurring in Machia Safari Park.The faunal diversity aspects covering vertebrates, which includes mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fishes have also been dealt along with their suggestive conservation status.
Cross Community Ethno-Medico Botany of Dibru-Saikhowa Biosphere Reserve, Assam
Authors: Baishya A. K. , Bora P. J.
Published: May 2024

The communication enumerates the result of ethnobotanical surveys carried out in Dibru-Saikhowa Biosphere Reserve, Assam. Information on ethno-medicinal uses and other economic and traditional uses of 121 species belonging to 107 genera and 66 families gathered from four ethnic communities viz. Mishing, Moran, Assamese and Bengali are documented.
A New Species of Vaccinium L. (Ericaceae) from India
Authors: Panda S. , Sanjappa M.
Published: May 2024

Vaccinium amakhangium Panda & Sanjappa (Ericaceae) is described as new from the inaccessible region of Nagaland in India. The new species is compared with its close ally, V. lamellatum P. F. Stevans and both are suitably illustrated including micro morphological details of pollen grains under SEM.
Notes on Ethnobotany of Ericaceae from the Eastern Himalayas and North-Eastern India
Authors: Panda S.
Published: May 2024

Ethnobotanical first hand information, mostly on traditional phytotherapies of 23 taxa in the family Ericaceae from different ethnic groups in the Eastern Himalayas and North-Eastern India, has been investigated. Besides some folk therapies for treating various human diseases, other uses such as vegetables, preparation of good quality jams and tart, insecticides, biofertilizers, fodder for cattles and making incence sticks are also described. Data presented are first hand and based on field studies with experienced and elderly tribal people, local medicine men and forest guards. All 23 taxa of Ericaceae were collected, botanically identified and voucher specimens were deposited in Central National Herbarium (CAL). The traditional pharmaceutical practice shows trends towards development and modernization in aspects like preparation of dosage forms, administration, use of additives and mode of uses.