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Advances in zooplankton studies-an overview
Authors: Archana Devi V. D. , Balamurali R. S. , Thara S.
Published: August 2024

Zooplankton are floating or drifting animals that havemany ecological importanceinboth freshwaterand marine ecosystems.Many are considered to bebio indicatorsand have undeniable role in energy transfer through food chains and biogeochemical cycling.To know about different aspects about zooplankton the care should be taken from the level of collection and further in to their preservation, identification, sorting, enumerationand their analysis through different scientific procedures.A nutshell of on site as well aslaboratorywise procedures involving different techniques and instrumentation in zooplankton studies and advancements that have been made and currently followedby the researches are included in this review article.
A review on silver nanoparticles synthesis using microorganisms and plants
Authors: S.S. Anuvrinda  , A B Ardra Raj , Bhattacherjee Ankitha , Rajashekara Rakshitha , R Manjunath , Nagaraju Pallavi
Published: August 2024

One of the study fields that has been expanding over the past decade is the silver nanoparticles synthesis using microorganisms and plants. The main reason is that through this method nanoparticles of different size, shape and morphology can be synthesised through an eco-friendly method. The low energy requirements and low cost of biological approaches are their key advantages. It is considered as an alternative to the chemical and physical approach. Obtained bio particles due to its physicochemical nature possesses biologically active properties such as antimicrobial activity. This study  shows some of the methods to synthesise silver nanoparticles that are environmentally friendly.
Impact of Salt stress on growth and lipid content in oleaginous green microalgae
Authors: Singh Jeetendra , S.K. Soni
Published: August 2024

At present time, about 70% of energy is generated from fossil fuels and only about 30% is produced from renewable energy sources. The forecasted energy demand increases make evident that the conventional oil reserves that can be commercially exploited was vanished after 2050. Deteriorating Environmental condition demands sustainable renewable energy sources with least greenhouse gases emission. Third generation biofuel from microalgae can fulfill are demand of environmentally friendly biofuel with least GHG emission. In present research an affected has been made to enhance lipid content via saline stress. Lipid estimate showed a significant source in lipid. It may help to curb are dependency on fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are high energy sources, but these are Reduce day to day. These fuels high demand present in time but fossil stock is limited. The present work is a particularly important and unique work to cope with fossil fuel deficiency and greenhouse gases (GHGs). Oleaginous green microalgae are very efficient to overcome fossil fuel deficiency and environment related problem. In this work we will cultivate in-vitro three different microalgae which have significant amount of lipid. And second phase saline stress was employed to enhance lipid content in the selected microalgae.
Review on ecological and pharmacological aspects of Chlorophytum borivilianum Sant. and Fern.
Authors: Pawar, Rahul P.  , Nikam, Pravin D.  , Waghmode, A.V  , HP Shinde
Published: August 2024

Chlorophytum borivilianum; Sant. and Fern. is one of the important medicinal herb belonging to family Liliacae. Traditionally known as ‘Safed Musali’ in the Indian drug market.  An efficacy of its tuberous roots has been assessed for the treatment of few sexual disorders in males. Also, phytochemical evaluation revealed the richness of alkaloids, saponins, carbohydrates, steroids, vitamins, proteins etc. Apart from the aphrodisiac properties mostly confined to the roots; the efficacy of this important medicinal herb needs to be investigated for other attributes especially on human model. In India as well as across the world; from the pharmacological point of view; this plant serves as valuable medicinal  herb with a great potential to cure many diseases. However; this plant has been categorized as critically endangered plant according to IUCN red data list. Due to overexploitation, authentic identification and standardization as well as lack of ecological and conservation perspective; the species number of genus Chlorophytum is found to be decreasing consistently. Also, documentation of such ethnobotanicals and knowledge of traditional medicines can be significant contribution towards sustainable utilization of indigenous therapeutic plants.
Comparison study of starch from Kodo millet and other millets
Authors: Pundir Mandeep , Singh Gagandeep , Rather Muntazir Farooq , Parry Naseer Ahmad
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT
Background: Kodo millet or Paspalum scrobiculatum belongs to the family Poaceae.The cultivation of kodo millets started in India about 3000 years ago.The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimate millet output as 28,371,792 tonnes in India. Kodo millets are packed with the goodness of carbohydrates, proteins, and dietary fibres.
Main body of the Abstract: The main component of millet grain is starch, the characteristics of millet starch include 0.38-28.40% amylose, 7.64-11.48% moisture, 0.39-1.60% ash, and 0.31-0.58% protein.Kodo and little millets are produced widely and consumed in various states of India,Madhya Pradesh has the largest area for small millet cultivation followed by Chhattisgarh. Conclusion: Kodo millet can help avoid diseases like insulin resistance, heart disease, diabetes, ischemic stroke, obesity, breast cancer, childhood asthma, and early mortality. The major constituent of the millet is its starch which contributes about 70% of total millet grain and decides the quality of millet-based food products. The application of starch for various purposes is dependent upon its physicochemical, structural, and functional properties. All this makes this a miracle millet.
Assistant Professor of Food Sciences in Department of Food and Nutrition Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya Indore Madhya Pradesh India.
Authors: Saxena Dr Dipali , Dr Uttam Shrama
Published: August 2024

Artificial intelligence applications in food and health sciences have grown in popularity in recent decades. The capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical diagnostics, risk prediction, and therapeutic approach assistance are quickly expanding. The development of dietary systems employing AI technology may result in the establishment of a global network capable of actively supporting and monitoring the personalised delivery of nutrients. This overview can serve as a starting point for brainstorming and developing to unimagined AI applications in food science and nutrition. Artificial intelligence is a subfield of computer science that aims to mimic mental processes, learning skills, and knowledge management. AI-based methods, such as picture recognition, may help improve dietary assessment by increasing efficiency and eliminating systematic and random mistakes in self-reported dietary intake assessments. In conclusion, AI-based approaches are likely to improve and expand nutrition research, as well as aid in the exploration of new applications. Different apps, such as food preferences, food segmentation, and dietary consumption, are thought to play an essential role in health promotion. Artificial intelligence applications are expected to aid in the enhancement of health as well as the assessment and monitoring of nutritional status.
Comparative assessment of ground water quality in Kokrajhar, India.
Authors: Yachang Omo , Brahma Swdwmsri
Published: August 2024

A study was undertaken to understand the comparative assessment of ground water quality of Kokrajhar in both pre and post monsoon seasons. Kokrajhar is witnessing a considerable growth in terms of population and urbanization. Ground water plays a crucial role for consumption and in supporting daily activities of the local population. With the potential risk of groundwater contamination due to various activities, it is essential to assess the quality of this vital resource in order to meet the needs of the local population. In this study, ground water samples were collected from 20 different locations during both pre and post monsoon periods. The ground water samples were tested for 12 different parameters. The geo-locations of the sample points were mapped using GIS software and contour maps were generated for various test parameters. The ground water quality was determined using two methods: The Weighted Arithmetic Index method and the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment Water Quality Index method. The result obtained from both the methods have been compared. A very small to some significant changes in different parameters were noted when both pre and post monsoon ground water samples were considered.
Exploring Indian tourism: a comprehensive analysis of policy, role, challenges, and key dtakeholders
Authors: Ashish Kumar  , E. Venkatesham
Published: August 2024

Tourism in India plays a significant role in the country's economy and cultural heritage. This research paper comprehensively reviews the Indian tourism policy, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses. The emerging policy paradigm aims to enhance inter-governmental and public-private sector collaboration and improve the capacity for participatory governance and strategic planning at the local and regional levels. Governments and development organizations worldwide favor tourism as an economic instrument for local development. However, the concept of a region can be complex, as regions often evolve based on changing conditions. Various state institutions have the power to influence how tourism is utilized as a catalyst for regional development. These institutions include the central government, administrative departments, the courts and judiciary, enforcement agencies, other levels of government, government business enterprises, regulatory and assistance authorities, and a range of semi- state organizations. The central government also intends to recognize the positive impact oftourism on society and economic development.
Phytochemical analysis of Citrus limetta using High-Resolution Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (HR-LCMS) and FTIR
Authors: Deo S.K. , Sakhale B.K.
Published: August 2024

Sweetlime peel (SLP) is a rich source of bioactive chemicals. The nutraceutical sector claims that a large range of bioactive secondary metabolites produced by sweet lime peel can be exploited to develop novel pharmaceuticals and functional foods. It has been proven that it is critical to analyze complicated bioactive substances employing analytical methods such as HR-LCMS. The current project's purpose was to use HR-LCMS and FTIR to investigate the bioactive metabolites contained in SLP methanolic extract. Investigating the bioactive components of SLP using Q-TOF LC/MS and Agilent MassHunter Profiler software revealed 18 flavonoid compounds along with polyphenols like rutin, 4',5,7-Trihydroxy-3-methoxyflavanone ,Curcumin diglucoside, carotenoid, Coumeroic acid, coumaric acids, flavonoid-7-o-glycosides, and Gardenin B that haveanticancer, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antitumor activity. The results of the present study confirm the presence of important phytocompounds in SLP and are useful for further in-depth research to create functional foods from SLP to prevent a variety of ailments. Current research aims to discover all-natural therapies for a variety of illnesses and conditions.
Phytochemical screening and identification of spoiled fruits and vegetables
Authors: Surve Rishikesh
Published: August 2024

Fruits and vegetables, being the richest sources of various nutrients, are an essential component of a diet that is focused on health, and both variety and quantity are equally essential. A diet that is rich in vegetables and fruits of high quality can help people avoid many different ailments. As a result, it is essential to conduct a quality inspection on fruits and vegetables. The consumption of spoiled or rotten foods can lead to illness and unhealthy. In this paper, the quality of a few fruits and vegetables containing alkaloids are tested with the three reagents viz. Barfoed, Dragendorff and Mayer’s reagent which are used to test alkaloids. It is concluded that all these reagents can be utilized successfully to identify the good or spoiled quality of fruit and vegetables.
Analysis of Groundwater Potential Recharge Zones Using AHP, RS and GIS Techniques in Bishwamvarpur Upazilla, Sunamganj
Authors: Pial Ashir Morshed , Khan Khan Towfiqul Islam Khan Khan , Nurul Islam Md.
Published: August 2024

This study presents the delineation of groundwater potential recharge zones in Bishwambharpur Upazilla in Sunamganj using integrated or combined geographic information system, remote sensing, and analytic hierarchy process techniques.  Remote sensing and traditional data were collected from different sources and analyzed in GIS software to prepare thematic maps of different geospatial factors such as geology, geomorphology, slope, soil, land-use land-cover, drainage density, lineaments density and rainfall, as these factors having an impact on groundwater availability of an area, directly or indirectly. Integration of GIS and RS with AHP can embody as a process that transforms and balance geospatial data and weightage ranking to retrieve information for accurate decision-making. Weighted overlay analysis is applied to integrate all geospatial factors to generate groundwater potential recharge zone map of the study area. The result reveals that three groundwater potential recharge zones, namely 'good', 'moderate' and 'poor' and occupies 26.42 km² (10.7%), 195.92 km² (79.6%) and, 23.66 km² (9.6%) respectively. A significant change in the using of groundwater pattern, especially with continuously increasing demand for groundwater owing to growing population, expansion of area under irrigation, economic progress and climate change. The findings of the study have important allegations for designing sustainable groundwater plan in the study area.
A study on extracted soymilk and their proximate analysis
Authors: Modanwal Deepankar
Published: August 2024

Soya milk are very healthy and it is a rich source of protein (essential amino acids) and a decent source of potassium. The objectives of this study were to develop soy milk with soaked soybean in water for 12 hrs. The present study methodology are conducted in Food Science and Technology, BBAU was conducted to prepare soymilk. Results from the present research showed significant improvement in cooked soybean milk. In the subsequent evaluation on the quality attributes under the optimum germination condition, soy milk made from 12 hrs.-soaked soybeans presented nutritional value and comparable physicochemical properties to conventional soy milk. The current approach provides a feasible and convenient way for soy-based product innovation in both household and industrial settings. The present study.
A characteristic approach on the synthesis of agro-based nanomaterials and their ability as metal sorbents
Authors: Andal Muthulakshmi , Ganesh Preethi , Gohulavani G , Charulatha S.
Published: August 2024

The present study deals with the development of biodegradable/ bio-renewable/ biocompatible nanocomposites functionalized from agro-waste materials (Modified/ Activated) for the removal of environmentally fabricated toxicants. Agro- waste materials: Azaridachta indica Nut shell (AINS) and Prosopis juliflora barks (PJB) are identified based on their availability, minimal cost and highly effective towards industrial effluents. Two nanocomposites (NCs) are prepared through i) chemical modification (Hydroxyapatite) and ii) Ball Milling (Tungsten Carbide balls). The modified and synthesized NCs are characterized via Fourier Transform, Infra-red Spectroscopy (FTIR), Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The engineered nanocomposites have been effectively employed for removal of Cu(II) / Ni(II) ions and compared with their native precursors through batch equilibration method.
Pandemic and poultry: A study of poultry farming in Kathua block of union territory of J&K during covid 19 period
Authors: Prabha Shashi , Siotra Vasu
Published: August 2024

Background: The Poultry sector in India has grown in the recent years and it was anticipated that in the year 2020 the growth rate would be around 10-12 percent, but the Covid 19 Pandemic has adversely affected this sector. There were many socio economic constraints in the poultry farming in Kathua block. Even before the Covid 19, the poultry sector was facing many problems like towering cost of production, low level of knowledge among poultry farmers, fluctuation in prices of poultry products, insufficient and unhygienic slaughter houses etc. Apart from this the religious and cultural restrictions are some of the local economic and social barriers in the poultry farming sector in the study area. Taking into consideration these socio-economic problems in the poultry sector an attempt has been made to examine the socio economic structure of the poultry farmers and the impact of Covid 19 in this allied sector of livelihood of the people in the study area. 
Methods: Various statistical tools such as Cost Benefit ratio, Rate of return on investment, Profitability index etc have been used to study the impact of Covid 19 on poultry sector in Kathua Block. Measures of Central Tendency such as Percentage, mean have been used to obtain the result of various socio economic parameters. Factor analysis has been done to evaluate the domination of factors using SPSS.
Conclusion: In this study the focus was also on the different variables which are affecting the socio-economic structure of the whole poultry farming community and also to study the impact of Covid 19 Cost Benefit Analysis has been considered for the three different time spans. The result of the CBA revealed that in the month of May-June farmers of the Kathua Block suffered in loss due to heavy restrictions imposed by the government on the movement of the people. In the month of Nov-Dec, 2019 maximum profit was earned by the farmers among all three different time period due to the fact that there was no case of Covid 19 during this time and no lockdown was imposed at this time.
Geographical analysis of instream and along brick kilns and its impact on the water quality of River Pravara.
Authors: Kharke Ashali
Published: August 2024

An attempt has been made to identified instream brick units and its impact on water quality in the Pravara River. The main aim of the paper is to analysis physico-chemical analysis of the Pravara River water, for that water samples for 10 sampling stations within tehsil have been collected during 1st week of January 2020. Physico-chemical parameters have been analyzed by standard method. The Field observations reveals that enhancement in population has been observed every year and with population growth brick kilns also increased. It are easy source of money earning specially for rural economy. Many brick kilns are instream for easy availability of soil and water but it declined water quality. Study reveals that in the study area due to instream brick units turbidity (>39 NTU) and TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) (>700 mg/l) have been increased at Kokanevadi, Kasara Dumala and Umbari. Results also shows that at Sangamner, Kokanevadi and Kasara Dumala water is not feet for drinking purpose. To analyze that Physio-chemical characteristics of water is the main aim of the research with remedial measures for mitigate the deterioration and related consequences in future.
Exploring sustainable netchains of smallholder cocoa farmers in Indonesia
Authors: Wibowo Wahyudi , Widyarini Lydia Ari , Wahyu Pradana Dominicus
Published: August 2024

The purpose of the present study is to examine the interplay between regional netchain and value chain performance of smallholder cocoa farmers in Indonesia. The analysis was based on in-depth interviews with 45 key informants from two major regional cocoa netchains. Participatory rural assessment technique was employed during the interviews in order to identify how regional netchain dimensions are interacted with value chain performance. The results proved the contributions of governance mechanism and social embedding into the value chain performance. Governance mechanism was regarded as the most important variable to secure price stability, hence leads to a viable and sustainable regional netchain of cocoa production. Furthermore, social embedding also played an important role through the influence of patron–client systems.
Efficacy of lockdown on agripreneurship market and agripreneur’s income: evidence from Uttar Pradesh, India.
Authors: Verma Kamlendra Kumar
Published: August 2024

Background- The paper studies impact of lockdown on agricultural supply chain, its subsequent impact on farmers’ income and identifies gaps to be investigated about agrarian supply chain (SCM) practices.
Methods- Primary data come from survey interviews led from August to September 2021 with a sample of 367 farmers of the different farming fields in Uttar Prades, India. Studying how much lockdown restricted admittance to inputs, work and markets to produce, cultivate and sell theirs produces. The secondary data is sourced from semi-exact research that joins distinctive quantitative and qualitative sources of data, including master elicitation, to distinguish, portray and dissect the various components influencing Indian farming frameworks, and more extensively agricultural area, following the COVID-19 lockdown.
Result- Agri-food supply chain network is a drive towards this bearing, which may serve a ton in conquering issues experienced by Indian farming. The issues arising in Indian agriculture are novel, mind-boggling and extreme because of the presence of a larger part of them among the majority of Indian agriculturists. Consequently, progressed procedures should be a gadget to resolve these issues which warrant quickly evolving techniques, advances and the executives rehearse in the supply chain network component.
Development and comparison of sensory attributes of cowpea curd with green gram curd in three different flavours
Authors: Radha R. , Pavatharani S.
Published: August 2024

The aim of the study is to develop a vegan cowpea curd and green gram curd with three different flavours.  The pulses selected to develop vegan curd was cowpea and green gram. Both the pulses were soaked, germinated, and ground to extract the milk. The filtered milk was then boiled and added with starter culture. Lactobacillus plantarum was added to ferment the cowpea milk. After fermentation, the curd from both the pulse was separated into three and added with three different flavours such as mango, strawberry, and chocolate. Organaoleptic evaluation was done to find the best flavour with the five point hedonic scale.  Mango flavoured cowpea curd scored the highest in the sensory evaluation test compared to other two flavours. The developed curd will provide another way to increase the consumption of plant based probiotics and nutrients to people who are on a vegan diet as well as lactose intolerant subjects.
A study on feeding practices of mothers of infants and young children
Authors: Radha R. , Gurung Roshini
Published: August 2024

Proper feeding practices of infants and young children surrounding breastfeeding by mothers, weaning, introduction of complementary as well as supplementary food is critical in the child’s overall growth, development and health including nutrition. It otherwise leads to malnutrition (undernutrition or obesity). This study was a cross sectional study conducted in Shillong (North East India) and Coimbatore (Southern India). Both cities being diverse in culture, demography, resources and knowledge of feeding practices among mothers of infants and young children provides it a statistical edge over previous research conducted on the topic. Purposive sampling method was used to select 15 young mothers in each of the two regions. Demographic Profile as well as Feeding Practices Monitoring Tool were used to collect the data which was carefully analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Findings suggest that nearly half of the mothers were not practicing appropriate complementary feeding, half of them only breastfed their children without proper introduction to weaning making it necessary to create awareness among them on breast feeding and proper age of weaning and introduction of complementary food.
Changes in lifestyle and their impact on health during the covid-19 pandemic in Thiruvananthapuram district Kerala India.
Authors: Basheer Shahnaz , Grover Aakriti
Published: August 2024

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) declared an outbreak of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, as a public health emergency of global outrage in January 2020. Over the past few months, COVID-19 has become a full-blown global pandemic. The outbreaks of pandemics in the present society are primarily caused by drastic changes in the dietary pattern and way of life. Women lifestyle behaviours, such as physical activity and sedentary behaviours, may have been drastically impacted due to the persistent home confinement and the tight work schedule during the pandemic. This study aims to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women lifestyles in Thiruvananthapuram and the lifestyle factors affected before and during the pandemic. From the outbreak of COVID-19 to the current situation, the highest number of cases has been reported in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala.
Methods: A survey was conducted online during the first wave of the pandemic in 2020 through Google forms involving 150 samples aged between 18 and 64 years. Results: The results were obtained and analyzed using statistical tools, including descriptive statistics, Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test, Chi-square goodness of fit test, One-way ANOVA, Independent t-test, and Pearson Correlation Paired t-test.Conclusion: A substantial portion of the study; participants experienced positive and negative lifestyle changes. The participant’s lifestyle changes may affect the future differently in their mental health and physical health. In the absence of lifestyle changes, the current pandemic may exacerbate the situation. Thus, a better understanding of the currentstate of women could help the concerned authorities identify and implement effective policies and interventions.
Gestión integrada de cuencas hidrográficas en Chile: brechas y oportunidades en la propuesta constitucional.
Authors: Leiva-Zelada German , Sara
Published: August 2024

Introducciòn: Chile, un país rico en recursos hídricos distribuidos heterogéneamente a lo largo del territorio, experimenta una sequía sin precedentes, siendo el único país de la OCDE que no cuenta con gestión de cuencas hidrográficas debido a significativas brechas en la gestión integral de estos recursos. Objetivo: El estudio es un análisis crítico del actual estado de la gestión integral de los recursos hídricos en el contexto de los recientes cambios legales y los contenidos de la nueva Constitución Política que será sometida a un plebiscito el 4 de Setiembre del 2022. Metodología: Consiste en el análisis de bibliografía en tres dimensiones del problema: Institucional, Gobernanza y Socio-ambiental. Resultados: La gestión del agua a nivel de cuencas no ha logrado implementarse en Chile debido a los marcos regulatorios que imponen la Constitución del 80 y el Código del Agua de 1981 que han sentado una gobernanza cuyas decisiones principales recaen en un sistema de autogestión privada sin injerencia del Estado. El análisis muestra los efectos derivados del marco legal en el ámbito de la gobernanza de losrecursos hídricos al contrastarlo con los nuevos marcos legales y su desarrollo futuro. Conclusiones: El nuevo marco regulatorio de los recursos hídricos en la propuesta Constitucional abre un camino hacia el resguardo ambiental y la seguridad hídrica en el país, que posibilita una gestión de cuencas en el marco de la agenda internacional en torno al agua.
Disposable face/cloth masks during COVID-19 pandemic: a precursor for the synthesis of valuable bioproducts for Environment
Authors: Ramteke Shobhana , Lal Sahu Bharat
Published: August 2024

Different surgical, cloth, and disposable face masks have become required personal protective equipment for preventing the COVID-19 pandemic. Disposable face masks are produced using thermoplastic polymers, and because they may be quickly transformed into useful bioproducts and because their use has significantly increased, their detrimental environmental effects are a very severe subject of worry. The most often utilised interventions for respiratory protection and other airborne transmission are face masks and respirators. This review article highlighted numerous methods and opportunities for contaminated masks, as well as how to turn waste into the most useful byproducts. With these methods, it is important to completely stop the COVID-19 virus from spreading through the air.
Influence of native microbial biocontrol agent on radial growth of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceri isolates
Authors: Richa  , Saxena Rishi , Srivastava Manoj , Singh H.V.
Published: August 2024

Microbial biocontrol agents (MBCA) play an important role in managing various plant pathogenic diseases. Several bacteria and fungi are known to act as MBCA and one of the fungi, the Trichoderma spp. is considered as most effective MBCA against numerous fungal plant pathogens. Earlier reports revealed that it acts through different mechanisms and inhibit the plant pathogens. Fusarium oxysporum f.sp ciceri (FOC) is one of the soil born plant pathogen which can survive in soil for a longer period and it largely infect the highly nutritious chickpea pulse crop causing chickpea wilt disease. In present study, the effects of secondary metabolites released from the native MBCA i.e. T. harzianum was investigated by using series of experiment on seventeen representative FOC isolates of Bundelkhand region of India. Findings of present study indicated that the secondary metabolites released from native T. harzianum were significantly found effective against seventeen representative FOCisolates. In Dual culture technique it significantly inhibits radial growth of MPFOC42 (65.19%). In addition secondary metabolites released in the form of volatile compounds at 2 DAI to 4 DAI show higher percent inhibition in MPFOC 37 (from Mudara village of Tikamgarh district) i.e. 45.45% at 2DAI and 35.29 % at 4DAI, and as well as through non-volatile secondary metabolites highest radial growth inhibition was observed in MPFOC21 (isolated from Sonagiri village, district Datia) i.e. 71.11, 78.52 and 83.70% at different concentration of culture filtrate i.e. 10%, 15%, 20% respectively. These findings indicate high efficiency of native MBCA i.e T. harzianum, which significantly inhibits radial growth of FOC isolates of Bundelkhand region.
A model analysis of livelihood security through forestry in the rural community of Dewal Block, Uttarakhand
Authors: Ram Nitharwal Teja , Rani Sharma Rachna
Published: August 2024

Traditional farming systems and forest resources are vital for economic and ecological sustainability. It also has an impact on the local people's food and livelihood security in the Himalayan region. The Pindar Valley is located at a high elevation in the Lesser Himalaya. Due to physiographic features, the valley is an area of abundant biodiversity and a vulnerable ecological zone. With the increasing population needs farmland expansion is necessary but due to the fragility of the mountain ecology, maintaining livelihood sustainability is one of the major issues in this region. The study uses the "Local Peoples' Perspective Approach" (LPPA) to examine their local governance and community-based activities for the long-term viability of their livelihood. The analysis is based on primary data gathered through a field survey using the Purposive Stratified Random Sampling (PSRS) approach. The current study would bridge the gap between policymakers and stakeholders in Dewal Block, Uttarakhand, in terms of forestry and agriculture-based sustainable livelihood security adaption approaches.
Homeopathic constitutional treatment of hypothyriodism: a review
Authors: Singh Phamdom Deepjen , Dr Sushma S Manhas
Published: August 2024

Background- Homoeopathic constitutional treatment is a method to identify the constitution of an individual and prescribing the patient considering as a whole irrespective of names of the diseases and organs affected. It is mainly based on the totality of all mental and physical make up. It is based on the principle of Homeopathy “SIMILIA SIMILIBUS CURANTER”.Aim and objective: The aim is to review and summarize and the available articles on the homoeopathic constitutional treatment of hypothyroidism and hypothyroidism in general. Material and Methods: Research carried out from all available literature books and database such as PubMed, Google Scholar and Cochrane Library using Mesh Terms: “constitution and homeopathy”, “constitutional treatment of hypothyroidism” and “hypothyroidism”. Conclusion: The study suggested that Homoeopathic Constitutional treatment is effective and has an important role in treating thyroid disorder such as hypothyroidism.
A review: on homoeopathic management in acute and recurrent tonsillitis in paediatric age group of 2 to 15 yrs.
Authors: Pardeshi Dr Pooja , Dr Vinodini V Patil
Published: August 2024

Tonsillitis is the most common condition found in children between the age group of 2 to 15 years. Tonsillitis can attack once a year in acute condition or repeated attacks of acute condition annually more than one attack can lead to recurrent tonsillitis. This can lead to further severe complications in children. A homoeopathic medicine gives better results in treating tonsillitis both in acute & recurrent episodes. To treat the acute condition of tonsillitis and to control the recurrent attacks of tonsillitis there are 3 major requirements for a homoeopath, which are remedy, potency and dose. Out of these 3, the most important and difficult part is the selection of potency for his patient. So, according to the susceptibility of a patient, it guides us in the selection of the most suitable potency. The cases were treated with higher potencies. This study shows that Homoeopathic Remedies are very effective in high potencies in treating Acute and Recurrent Tonsillitis. As conclusion, omoeopathic Remedies are very effective in high potencies in treating Acute Recurrent Tonsillitis in Paediatric age group of 2 to 15 years.
Alzheimer'sdisease:metallobiology and its counteraction by utilizing characteristic inhibitors
Authors: Chaudhari Deepti N. , Devkatte Anupama N. , Shere Prerna D. , Shinde Mahesh M.
Published: August 2024

Alzheimer’s sickness (AD)is an irreversible, reformist neurodegenerative problem which is driving reason for dementia in the senior individual’scauses passing generally inside 7-10 years after determination. Neurodegeneration is surprising characteristics of Alzheimer’s patients happens as a result of neuron harm and dysfunctioning of synaptic transmission. Primarily the cortical zones of mind get influenced which isliable for memory and other mental capacities at last prompts intellectual decrease. Misfolding of Aβ peptide because of oligomerization advanced by Cu2+, Zn2+, Fe2+ions brings about age of oxidative pressure. To forestall age of oxidative pressure by utilizing metal chelators or utilization of bioactive particles of characteristic cause to restrain aggravationof (Aβ) peptide the viable method to forestall Alzheimer’sillness.
Innovation and Sustainability Dynamics in the Horticultural Sector
Authors: Alaie Sheeraz
Published: August 2024

The paper focuses on the horticulture sector of India's Kashmir valley, analyzing its sustainable potential within the framework of the agricultural innovation system. The horticulture sector has been very productive in the Kashmir valley by providing economic pathways to most populations, either directly or indirectly. Engaging the science, technology and innovation application in the sector are believed to increase the growth based on production and productivity. However, such applications without limitedmeasure may act detrimental to the environment on economic accounts' interests. Such applications must be productive, economically viable, and environmentally sound; they must conserve natural resources, make optional use of on-farm resources, and enhancethe quality of life for farmers, membersof rural communities, and society. All such components remark the concept of sustainable development accounting all the three major factors like social, economic and environmental interrelations. In this study, applying the agricultural innovation system framework will help understand the positive and negative aspects of horticulture within sustainable development. This paper argues that the three domains of sustainable development (i.e., social, economic and environmental) in horticulture will not steady parallel until innovations implemented are projected in an appropriate mechanism.
Post Covid Complications:Aftermath of the covid pandemic on health.
Authors: Bhattacharjee Anwesha , Maity Pathoja , Choudhuri Souradipto , Gupta Suvroma
Published: August 2024

The most recent pandemic human race has faced is the covid pandemic. It is caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 or better known as SARS-CoV-2virus. The death toll of the pandemic is estimated to be 6,636,721 as on November 28, 2022. The pandemic, originally started at the beginning of 2020, has left its mark on various aspects of our life. SARS-CoV-2 also had undergone several mutations during the period, making it more challenging to find a cure. Though some vaccines have been discovered during the time and are currently in use, no cure so far has been developed. This article sheds light on the mutation of the virus and emphasises on several post covid complications reported after the pandemic.
A sustainable approach for synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticle by Aloe barbadensisand its application in photocatalytic decolouration of commercial dyes.
Authors: Shah Riya , Nirmal Kumar J.I , Kumar Rita N , Goswami Nirali
Published: August 2024

The biosynthesis of Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) isgaining popularity as its non-toxic, eco-friendly and biocompatibility makes it environmentally safe and can withstand a wide range of environmental conditions such as pH, temperature The widely known medicinal herb Aloe barbadensis Millerwas used for synthesis of ZnONPs. XRD (X-Ray Diffraction Analysis), EDAX (Energy dispersive X-ray analysis), and TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy) were also used to characterise the syntheisis ZnONPs. The XRD and TEM analysis revealed that the synthesised ZnONPs were crystalline in nature, with an average size of 30-50 nm and spherical morphology. The photocatalytic decolorization of Sudan IV, Crystal Violet (CV), and Acridine Orange (AO) dyes under ultraviolet irradiation by biogenically synthesisedZnONPs was studied. For all three dyes (10-50 ppm) 100% photocatalytic decolorization was observed in4-hour incubation time. This biological approach of synthesize of ZnONPshas several advantages over other traditional chemical methods as this is cost effective,highly efficient method.
Role of minimalistdesign in housing affordabilitycase example: Chandigarh.
Authors: Prab Asees , Kumar Ambuj , Kaur Parminder , Dhasmana Prateek
Published: August 2024

The paper postulates upon the constitutional (physical) features of minimalistic style of architecture in twodiversified typologies of affordable housing in Chandigarh-modern and contemporary. Furthermore, it assesses the efficiency of the physical manifestation of minimalism in tandem with its operational efficiency based on a set rubric of parameters. The survey of the mentionedtypologies reveals that the modern government housing excels in delivering aesthetic appeal, functional capacity, thermal control,and affordability within the set principles of minimalism, whereas the contemporary CHB affordable housing, though functionally efficient, lacks in aesthetic appeal and tasteful application of minimalism. Therefore, the research establishes minimalism as a plausible approach to planning and design of cheap dwellings, thus, providing a new perspective to the typical sense of affordable housing. The attempt to connect the two worlds-affordable housing and minimalistic architecture-in a pragmatic manner shall open new avenues of research on diversified sites and scales
Review of Performance Indicators of Smart Cities in India –Ease of Living Index: a case of Lucknow Smart City
Authors: Safiullah Dr. , Kumar Sanshlesh
Published: August 2024

The objective of the paper is to understand the measurement approach of ‘Ease of Living’ concept of Smart Cities in India under the Smart City Mission with sample case of city of Lucknow of Uttar Pradesh.The city Lucknow was chosen for study,as sample case, being a city selected in the Indian Smart Cities Mission,a surprise selection under the smart city mission and good rank in ‘Ease of Living’ index results,both of which require merits in multidisciplinary aspects in a city and fitness of its development strategy.In this study of Lucknow city,it was observed that Ease of Living Index has few gaps in measuring the situation,as there is little clarity on ‘on ground’ situation from the index especially from perspective of strength and weakness of city.The study is to explore impact in ground realities as observed in the index results in weakest and strongest sector of city services.
Prevalance, Mean Intensity and relative densityof nematode parasite Contracaecum sp.from the gillof Channa striatus
Authors: Nandini N.J , Benjamin Siny G , Volga S. S , Santhosh S. K
Published: August 2024

ThestudydealswiththeinvestigationofnematodeparasiticinfectioninChannastriatuscollected from different water bodies of Mavelikara Municipality, Alappuzha district, Kerala, India. The snake headfishescollectedduringthestudyperiodwerefoundtobeinfectedwiththelarval nematodeparasite, Contracaecumsp.Themean prevalenceofinfection of theparasiteonChannastriatuswas62.39%. Themean intensitywas1.22 and the relative density recorded was 0.76.The present study represents a new locality record for the larval nematode parasite, Contracaecumsp.
Strengthening Method of Waste Concrete Aggregate
Authors: Zhen Ting
Published: August 2024

After the construction solid waste is broken, it is directly used as recycled aggregate, which often has the disadvantages of large porosity, high water absorption and low strength, resulting in low strength and poor durability of the recycled concrete prepared by it. Therefore, the effective use of recycled aggregate in concrete is limited. For this reason, researchers have carried out systematic research on the modification of recycled aggregate in order to realize the reuse of resources. The research shows that the strengthening methods of recycled aggregate can be divided into physical methods, chemical methods and microbial methods to make up for the defects of recycled aggregate. In this paper, the concrete content of recycled aggregate strengthening method is reviewed, which provides some theoretical support for the treatment of construction waste and its utilization as recycled aggregate.
Suitability of Potential Nitrification Rate Determined by Shaken Slurry Method to Capture the Contingent Effect of Liming of Two Tropical Soils
Authors: K.M.B.M Konara , W.S. Dandeniya
Published: August 2024

Potential nitrification rate (PNR) provides maximum soil nitrification rate under optimal incubation conditions, but optimum conditions may vary for different nitrifier species. This study investigated whether the estimates from PNR and nitrifying potential (NP) assays reflect the effect of sudden changes in soil pH as with liming on nitrifying activity. Soil samples were collected from intensively cultivated and uncultivated lands representing soil orders Alfisol and Ultisol. A sub-sample of each cultivated soil was treated with CaCO3 (1.8 g/kg). Cultivated soil with and without liming and uncultivated soil from each soil types were incubated at 30 °C maintaining moisture content at 0.25 (v/v) for 2 weeks. PNR of soil was measured with shaken slurry method using P-buffer at pH 7 and modified P-buffer with adjusted pH to match soil pH, separately. NP of each soil was determined in a 21 days static soil incubation. Soil type and land use had significant effects (P<0.001) on PNR. Ultisol had significantly higher (P<0.05) PNR than Alfisol, and uncultivated soils had significantly higher (P<0.05) PNR than cultivated soils, irrespective of the P-buffer used. Liming yielded significant differences (P<0.05) in PNR only when pH adjusted P-buffer was used. Treatment effects on NP was significant only in Ultisol. Results suggest that PNRs may be biased towards certain groups of nitrifiers and PNR measured using modified P-buffer and percent increase in NO3- production due to external application of NH4+ are better indicators of potential nitrifying activity than traditional PNR measured using P-buffer at pH 7 and NP.
Per Se Performance of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Genotypes for Growth, Yield and Quality Traits under North Eastern Dry Zone of Karnataka, India
Authors: D. Basavaraj , Naik Palthe Vasudev , Mallikarjun Ningdalli , S. Muniswamy , R. P. Jayaprakash Narayan
Published: August 2024

The present investigation was conducted to study the twenty-five tomato genotypes for growth, yield and quality traits under north eastern dry zone of Karnataka during late-kharif season of 2022-23 and the experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. The study revealed that, there was significant differences (p < 0.05) observed for all the traits studied. The highest plant height was recorded in the genotype EC-157568 (166.48 cm), internodal length in EC-164677 (8.85 cm) and number of branches per plant in IC-249514 (18.68). The genotype EC-631361 was found to be early among all the genotypes under study by recording minimum 50 per cent flowering (20.33). The maximum number of flowers per cluster (7.85) and clusters per plant (17.79) were observed in the genotype EC-631409 and EC-688516, respectively. Significantly highest fruit length (58.37 mm), fruit girth (58.57 mm), average fruit weight (136.43 g), fruits per cluster (5.41) and fruits per plant (30.76) were recorded in the genotypes Baari, Akshaya, Arka Meghali, EC-631409 and EC-688516, respectively. Genotype EC-688516 recorded maximum fruit yield per plant (2.49 kg) and fruit yield per hectare (71.58 t). Maximum pericarp thickness (6.58 mm), TSS (6.73 0Brix) and titrable acidity (0.73%) was observed in the genotypes Arka Meghali, Arka Meghali and EC-688516, respectively.