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FLAVORS AND DISLIKES OF THE BURNOUT SYNDROME – MANAGERS’ QOL IN THE SOCIO-EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM OF THE DISTRITO FEDERAL, BRAZIL
Authors: Soares Tatiana de Paula , Cantisano Nicole
Published: October 2022

Researches demonstrate that overload, emotional exhaustion, precarious work conditions and lack of professional realization affect the workers’ QOL. The present study aimed to study the relationships between the managers' QOF and the factors preponderant to the development of Burnout Syndrome related to the work context in the socio-educational system of the Distrito Federal, Brazil. Of the participants, 103 accessed the research and 48 of them finished all the three questionnaires (Likert Scale items) which assessed beyond the sociodemografic profile related with the managers’ position hierarchical; emotional exhaustion, despersonalization and personal accomplishment correlated to Burnout level; physical and mental health linked to QOL; and demand, control and support levels linked to job context. Of the 48 participants, 29.17% of them presented moderate and high level of Burnout, highlighting the high emotional exhaustion level. It was also verified that the higher the control of the institution lower the managers' mental health level. Results suggest the urgency of planning a public policy of health care for workers who manage the Brazilian socio-educational, especially in this research, in the Distrito Federal.
A SAÚDE MENTAL DOS PROFISSIONAIS EM TEMPOS DE PANDEMIA – COVID-19: UM RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIAS DE ESTÁGIO NA SECRETARIA DE EDUCAÇÃO DO ESTADO DE MINAS GERAIS
Authors: Duarte Gabriel Henrique , Couto Marina Moura , Andrade Selmiléia Franciane de
Published: October 2022

Em 2020 o mundo iniciou o enfrentamento da pandemia da COVID-19, que modificou consideravelmente as relações sociais, em várias áreas, enfatiza-se neste artigo as áreas da educação e saúde. Novas formas de organizações foram ressignificadas. Diante do cenário e para a realização do estágio supervisionado foi elaborado um projeto em Saúde Mental onde os discentes do curso de bacharel em Psicologia da Faculdade UNA-Divinópolis-MG, pudessem realizar seu estágio. Frente a essa realidade o presente artigo apresenta considerações acerca das experiências e relato dos momentos vivenciados, de forma virtual, na Secretaria de Educação do Estado de Minas Gerais, a partir do impacto da pandemia na saúde mental de professores, tendo como objeto de reflexão as atividades remotas no novo cenário educacional.
EXTENSÃO E EDUCAÇÃO: O RÁDIO COMUNITÁRIO COMO PRÁTICA SOCIAL E VETOR DE INFORMAÇÃO RESPONSÁVEL
Authors: Pellegrini Paulo Augusto Emery Sachse
Published: October 2022

Este artigo consiste no relato de experiência do Projeto de Extensão Capacitação para Radialistas Comunitários, desenvolvido entre 2016 e 2021, no Centro Universitário Estácio São Luís, para radialistas de todo o Estado do Maranhão. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, originado de uma pesquisa-ação, que ressalta a importância da extensão universitária na formação técnica e humanística dos voluntários dessa área da comunicação, bem como do rádio comunitário como prática social e produtor de informação responsável. O Projeto de Extensão Capacitação para Radialistas Comunitários contribuiu para a formação de 153 radialistas, que se tornaram multiplicadores do conhecimento compartilhado com os colegas e o professor durante o período da iniciativa.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA ODONTOLOGIA DO ESPORTE NO RENDIMENTO DO ATLETA
Authors: Lins Victoria Karolina de Azevedo Farias , Portela Dayse Gabrielly Magalhães Barros , Oliveira Monalisa Machado Cirilo de , Silva Emilly Raquel de Mendonça , Guedes Bianca Omena Carnauba , Toledo Rayanne de Araújo , Mendonça Izabel Cristina Gomes de
Published: October 2022

A Odontologia do Esporte não se preocupa apenas com o uso de protetores bucais como medida preventiva, mas também com o desempenho do atleta, e na manutenção da saúde bucal, além de prevenir e tratar doenças que afetam a boca. Previne e intervém em fatores como DTM, má oclusão, cárie, doença periodontal e trauma ou lesão dentária. Atletas que rangem os dentes muitas vezes sentem dores, reduzem o desempenho nos treinos e podem até serem desclassificados nas competições. O objetivo desse artigo foi analisar a importância da odontologia do esporte no rendimento do atleta, descrever os principais problemas dentários que afetam os esportistas e discutir sobre as causas que podem levar ao doping no esporte. Trata-se de uma revisão de literatura, realizada como uma exploração bibliográfica de artigos científicos sobre o assunto, compreendendo as opiniões e análises encontradas na literatura pertinente. Ao término da qual foi possível concluir que a Odontologia do Esporte é uma especialização que prepara o dentista para lidar com o atleta profissional e ressalta a importância desse profissional nas equipes que assistem esses atletas, tanto na prevenção e tratamento das afecções bucais, que possam prejudicar o desempenho profissional dos mesmos, quanto para evitar um teste antidoping positivo pelo uso inadvertido de medicamentos de emprego corriqueiro em Odontologia.
EDUCAÇÃO MUSICAL NA FORMAÇÃO EM DANÇA: UM MAPEAMENTO NOS CURSOS SUPERIORES EM DANÇA DO RS
Authors: Castro Rafaela Caporale de , Bellini Magda Amabile Biazus Carpeggiani
Published: October 2022

Nos ambientes artísticos da dança, percebe-se que a música poderia ser muito mais explorada se mais compreendida pelos dançarinos, a fim de ampliar as ferramentas criativas pedagógicas e coreográficas. Logo, localiza-se um espaço comum pouco explorado e que por consequência não consegue articular com propriedade. Apesar da existência de relevantes pesquisas entre corpo e música, na dança, não há métodos amplamente utilizados pertinentes ao uso de qualidades musicais de forma “traduzida” e específica para a dança. Assim, essa pesquisa teve como objetivo principal apontar a incidência da formação musical dentro da área da dança visando mapear tanto o conhecimento detido pela classe, quanto também a relevância sobre essa questão. Como metodologia foi aplicado um questionário fechado para um universo de 471 pessoas, através do google formulários.  A partir disso foram gerados dados que embasaram a discussão sobre o panorama da musicalidade na formação dos Cursos Superiores de Dança do RS.
THE TAXONOMIC STUDY OF TRICHOME MORPHOLOGY IN SELECTED ASTERACEAE SPECIES OF PAHANG, MALAYSIA
Authors: ABDUL RASHID ZAINAB SHOLEHAH , CHE AMRI CHE NURUL AINI , SHAHARI ROZILAWATI
Published: October 2022

A comparative study of foliar trichomes for selected Asteraceae collected in Pahang was observed. The selected species were Ageratum conyzoides L., Tridax procumbens L., Eclipta prostrata (L.) L., Sphagneticola trilobata (L.) Pruski, Emilia sonchifolia (L.) DC. and Youngia japonica (L.) DC. The objective of this study is to document various trichomes among selected Asteraceae species in Pahang. Trichomes are known as one of the micromorphological characteristics that can be investigated for the assisting identification of Asteraceae. The trichomes were examined under a light microscope and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The trichomes in this study were classified into eight types. The diagnostic characteristics in Ageratum conyzoides consist of glandular trichomes while the non-glandular trichomes are mostly shown in Tridax procumbens. Tridax procumbens showed four diagnostic characteristics which are simple multicellular trichome (coned shape), simple multicellular trichome (long, pointed-end), simple multicellular trichome (long, tapered-end), and stellate trichome. This study proved that data from plant anatomy can be used as supporting data for plant classification in Asteraceae.
FTIR SPECTRAL CHANGES IN Candida albicans BIOFILM FOLLOWING EXPOSURE TO ANTIFUNGALS
Authors: KAMARUZZAMAN ALYA NUR ATHIRAH , TENGKU ZAINAL MULOK TENGKU ELIDA , MOHAMAD NOR NURUL HIDAYAH , RAJA YAHYA MOHD FAKHARUL ZAMAN
Published: October 2022

Candida albicans is a microbial fungus that exists as a commensal member of the human microbiome and an opportunistic pathogen. Biofilm formation by this fungal pathogen occurs mostly in the mucosa or endothelium associated with candidiasis and colonizes medical devices. The present work was performed to determine the efficacy of the antifungal creams on the viability and biochemical composition of C. albicans biofilm. Four commercial antifungal creams were used herein namely econazole nitrate, miconazole nitrate, ketoconazole and tolnaftate. Resazurin assay and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy were performed to determine the viability and biochemical composition of C. albicans biofilm, respectively. Results demonstrated that the antifungal creams inhibited C. albicans biofilm. The highest percent inhibition shown by econazole nitrate, miconazole nitrate, ketoconazole, and tolnaftate were 16.5%, 17.1%, 15.8%, and 6.9%, respectively. Econazole nitrate with the lowest IC50 value of 43.42 µg/mL caused changes in the FTIR spectral peak shape at 1377 cm-1 and 1736 cm-1. On the other hand, miconazole nitrate with the second lowest IC50 value of 118.26 µg/mL caused spectral peak shifting from 1237 cm-1 to 1228 cm-1. In conclusion, the inhibition of C. albicans biofilm may be mediated by the changes in protein, lipid, and nucleic acid compositions.
Effects of Intensive Exercise on Cognitive Dysfunction in Patients With Pure Cerebellar Degeneration: A Single-Arm Pilot Study
Authors: Shimamoto Toshiya , Uchino Katsuhisa , Mori Akira , Nojima Kengo , Iiyama Junichi , Misumi Yohei , Ueda Mitsuharu , Uchino Makoto
Published: October 2022

Objective To clarify the profile of cognitive dysfunction and the effects of intensive exercise in spinocerebellar degeneration (SCD).Methods We enrolled 60 healthy controls and 16 patients with purely cerebellar type SCD without gait disturbance or organic changes other than cerebellar changes. To assess cognitive function, we evaluated the participants using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Frontal Assessment Battery (FAB), and Montreal Cognitive Assessment-Japanese (MoCA-J) at admission and after intensive exercise.Results Compared to the controls, SCD patients showed significant cognitive decline. As a result of intensive exercise, significant improvements in motor and cognitive functions were observed: the MMSE score improved from 27.7±1.9 to 29.0±1.3 points (p<0.001); the FAB score improved from 14.8±2.2 to 15.8±2.0 points (p=0.002); and the MoCA-J score improved from 24.6±2.2 to 26.7±1.9 points (p<0.001). For sub-scores, significant improvements were noted in serial 7, lexical fluency, motor series, and delayed recall.Conclusion Our study indicates that intensive exercise can be effective not only for motor dysfunction but also for cognitive dysfunction (Clinical Trial Registration No. UMIN-CTR: UMIN000040079).
Low-Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in the Early Subacute Phase of Stroke Enhances Angiogenic Mechanisms in Rats
Authors: Lee Yookyung , Oh Byung-Mo , Park Sung-Hye , Han Tai Ryoon
Published: October 2022

Objective To characterize the repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) induced changes in angiogenic mechanisms across different brain regions.Methods Seventy-nine adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were subjected to a middle cerebral artery occlusion (day 0) and then treated with 1-Hz, 20-Hz, or sham stimulation of their lesioned hemispheres for 2 weeks. The stimulation intensity was set to 100% of the motor threshold. The neurological function was assessed on days 3, 10, and 17. The infarct volume and angiogenesis were measured by histology, immunohistochemistry, Western blot, and real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays. Brain tissue was harvested from the ischemic core (IC), ischemic border zone (BZ), and contralateral homologous cortex (CH).Results Optical density of angiopoietin1 and synaptophysin in the IC was significantly greater in the low-frequency group than in the sham group (p=0.03 and p=0.03, respectively). The 1-Hz rTMS significantly increased the level of Akt phosphorylation in the BZ (p<0.05 vs. 20 Hz). Endothelial nitric oxide synthase phosphorylation was increased in the IC (p<0.05 vs. 20 Hz), BZ (p<0.05 vs. 20 Hz), and CH (p<0.05 vs. 20 Hz and p<0.05 vs. sham). Real-time PCR demonstrated that low-frequency stimulation significantly increased the transcriptional activity of the TIE2 gene in the IC (p<0.05).Conclusion Low-frequency rTMS of the ipsilesional hemisphere in the early subacute phase of stroke promotes the expression of angiogenic factors and related genes in the brain, particularly in the injured area.
Correlation of Language Assessment Batteries of Toddlers With Developmental Language Delay
Authors: Yoon Jin A , An Shin Wook , Choi Ye Seul , Seo Jae Sik , Yoon Seon Jun , Kim Soo-Yeon , Shin Yong Beom
Published: October 2022

Objective To analyze the correlation between standardized language assessment batteries of toddlers and developmental language delays.Methods A total of 319 children with suspected language developmental delays were enrolled in this study retrospectively. They underwent the Receptive and Expressive Vocabulary Test (REVT) for vocabulary development assessment and at least one of two language assessment batteries: The Sequenced Language Scale for Infants (SELSI) or the Preschool Receptive-Expressive Language Scale (PRES) for language development assessment. The correlation of the results for receptive and expressive language between the scales were analyzed.Results The participants were divided into two groups: SELSI and REVT (n=45) and PRES and REVT (n=273). When the children’s results were classified into groups (average, mild delay, and delay), receptive and expressive scores were significantly correlated with each other in both SELSI-REVT and PRES-REVT groups. In addition, the correlation of mean developmental age between tests are analyzed. In the SELSI-REVT group, there was weak correlation of mean developmental age between tests for receptive and expressive language. In the PRES-REVT group, there was a strong positive correlation of mean developmental age for receptive and expressive language in children aged >36 months. Attention deficits during the test was found to be the statistically significant factor affecting the differences between the tests. The odds ratios for receptive and expressive language were 2.60 (95% confidence interval,1.15–5.84) and 1.94 (95% confidence interval, 1.15–3.27), respectively.Conclusion This study examined the correlations and influencing factors between language development evaluation tools for toddlers. An integrated interpretation of comprehensive language and vocabulary evaluation tools may be possible in children older than 3 years of language developmental age.
Fact Sheet of Amputee 10-Year Trends in Korea: From 2011 to 2020
Authors: Bok Soo-Kyung , Song Youngshin
Published: October 2022

This fact sheet was used to analyze the trends in the number of amputees within the population and changes in their health-related behaviors since 2011. Data from the National Survey of Disabled Persons in Korea from 2011 to 2020 were used in this study. The cases of amputation among people with disabilities have increased. Although there were more upper extremity amputations than lower extremity amputations, as amputations below the wrist account for a greater proportion in South Korea than in other countries, the number of upper extremity amputations decreased and lower extremity amputations increased. The most common cause of amputation is accidents, followed by diseases and congenital anomalies. The majority of the amputees were male; however, the number of females showed a gradual increase, and the average age also increased. The proportion of amputated patients with chronic diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension, is increasing, and medical services are relatively limited. In this review study, through the 10-year trend change in the prevalence of amputee, it was possible to infer the impact of personal, social, and environmental changes. Based on these amputee statistics, it is expected that they can be used to plan health and medical policies for the disabled.
Designing New Ownership of English: A Commentary
Authors:   City University of New York, USA, García Ofelia
Published: October 2022

This special issue brings together understandings about language teaching advanced by scholars whose theoretical frameworks and study of practices fall under what is considered, on the one hand, Global Englishes, and on the other, Translanguaging. Although there is much synergy between the two, this excellent special issue shows how each of these two frameworks differ, advancing the teaching of Englishes today in ways that promote diversity and inclusion.
Grass Species as Living Mulches – Comparison of Weed Populations and Their Biodiversity in Apple Tree Rows and Tractor Alleys
Authors: Barbara Bałuszyńska Urszula , Rowińska Magdalena , Licznar-Małańczuk Maria
Published: October 2022

The durability of four grass living mulches, population of annual and perennial weeds, and their biodiversity in tree rows and tractor alleys were evaluated in the first 4 years after cover crop sowing. The experiment was established in a young semi-dwarf apple orchard 1 year after the planting of the tree ‘Chopin’ cv. Soil coverage was satisfactory for the three cover crops: red fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, and perennial ryegrass. The sods of the grasses exhibited 100% soil surface cover in the tree rows and drive alleys, starting from 1 year after sowing to the end of the study period. Only the maintenance of the blue fescue resulted in low average soil development.

Annual and perennial weed populations were lower in the tree rows than in the drive alleys. It was determined meticulous and manual soil preparation prior to all grass sowing under tree crowns, followed by precise mowing of grasses and nitrogen fertilization in subsequent years. The highest soil surface cover by the total annual taxa was observed immediately after the emergence of the living mulch. Total perennial weed populations increased in the following vegetation seasons. Trifolium repens L. and Taraxacum offcinale (L.) Web. dominated all the grass living mulches evaluated. Only the red fescue sod effectively limited the infestation of perennial weed after 4 years of living mulch maintenance in the tree row. More than half of the annual and perennial weed taxa occurred sporadically in all living mulches. In both the tree rows and tractor alleys, the soil surface cover was not more than 1%, and these species contributed to the increase in orchard biodiversity.
Biochar prepared from Ficus nitida as a carrier for frankincense essential oil (Boswellia sacra) to control some stored product insects
Authors: Wahba Trandil F. , Hassan Noura A. , Aly Hesham M.
Published: October 2022

The insecticidal activity of biochar that prepared from Ficus nitida tree residues at 500 and 700οC °C was evaluated against some stored product insects Tribolium castaneum, Rhyzopertha dominica and Oryzaephilus surinamensis, alone and as a carrier for the frankincense essential oil (Boswellia sacra) after 0, 15 and 30 days storage periods. The results showed the O. surinamensis was the most susceptible and the biochar prepared at 500οC was the most active against all tested insects. Also, the toxicity increased with increasing storage period only against R. dominica. The formula was more toxic than biochar or oil alone, especially against T. castaneum. The elemental analysis showed low carbon and high oxygen contents in the biochar 500 and the FTIR analysis showed a large number of functional groups on biochar 500 compared to biochar 700 which may attribute to the slightly higher toxicity of biochar. SEM images of the ventral surface of treated O. surinamensis showed the adhesion of biochar on all body parts, Moreover, the sensilla within the external surface of the elytra are partly absent. Our results suggest the promising use of biochar against some stored product insects and can be effectively loaded with other safe chemicals, more studies are needed to understand its effects on insects.
Integrated crop management technology for enhanced productivity, resource-use efficiency and soil health in legumes – A review
Authors: CHOUDHARY ANIL K , T VARATHARAJAN , ROHULLAH ROHULLAH , BANA R S , POONIYA V , DASS A , KUMAR ABHISHEK , N HARISH M
Published: October 2022

Under impeding production–and resource–vulnerabilities in India, our approach to agriculture needs to be redefined with inclination towards climate resilient integrated crop and resource management (ICRM) having low risk vulnerability, high factor productivity and sustained farm profitability with safe food and environmental quality. In above context, integrated crop management (ICM) practices hold great potential which take into account economic, social and environment sustainability. In irrigated agro-ecosystem of Indo-Gangetic Plains Region (IGPR), continuous cultivation of rice-wheat cropping system (RWCS) with intensive input use has caused a serious threat to agricultural sustainability with numerous production constraints. In order to diversify the IGPR production systems, pulses and other legumes like soybean and pigeonpea etc. hold great promises. Thus, legume-based cropping systems coupled with ICM practices may bring overall sustainability in IGPR. As per FAO, ICM is a recent concept in agriculture. ICM practices are the integrated technology package of appropriate site-specific crop management, integrated nutrient management, crop residue recycling, tillage management, water management, crop diversification/legume intervention, varietal selection, crop protection, energy saving and post-harvest management. Overall, this review paper highlights sufficient research findings which establish the superiority of ICM practices; in addition, it invokes for further strengthening of this research area for improving agricultural productivity, resource use efficiency and soil health with special reference to legume crops.
An analysis of economic benefits from adoption of drought tolerant soybean (Glycine max) in Madhya Pradesh
Authors: J RAGHAVENDRA K , SURESH A
Published: October 2022

The research conducted to estimate the potential economic benefit from adoption of drought tolerant soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) variety NRC-7 in Indore district of Madhya Pradesh, where majority of area is under rainfed system. In this study, the potential economic benefit in terms of economic surplus and risk reduction was estimated for NRC-7 and alternative varieties, JS-93-05 and JS 95-60. NRC-7 requires less cost of cultivation compared to other two varieties, and withstands stress condition. In normal condition, the economic surplus for NRC-7 was ₹ 686 million per year, and that of, JS-93-05 and JS 95-60 is about ₹ 3161 million, ₹ 6291 million, respectively. For NRC-7, the risk reduction benefit was to the level of ₹ 547 million, which accounted for about 83.8% of total benefits for that variety. On per ha basis, NRC 7 performs well over the other two varieties in reducing the fluctuation in income of farmers. So there is a need to develop and increase the awareness of abiotic stress tolerant varieties to cope up with the income fluctuation due to weather risks.
Storage stability of popped pearl millet based ready to eat breakfast cereal
Authors: SINGH RITU , SINGH KARUNA , NAIN MANJEET SINGH , SINGH RASHMI
Published: October 2022

The study was carried out for the assessment of storage stability of popped pearl millet based Ready to Eat (RTE) breakfast cereal. The RTE breakfast cereal based on popped pearl millet was developed and standardised and storage study was done under ambient conditions (25± 28.0 °C and 65 ± 10% RH) after packaging in Metalized Pouches of 1.36 mm thickness for 3 months. The RTE- breakfast cereal was evaluated for moisture, water activity (aw), Free Fatty Acids and Peroxide Value and overall acceptability at an interval of 15 days. Microbial count (yeast and mold count) were also determined during the entire period of storage. The results revealed a marginal increase in all the parameters during storage and overall acceptability value was 7.29. No significant change was noticed in the RTE – breakfast cereal and was found with acceptable attributes at ambient conditions. The study illustrated the storage stability and safety of popped pearl millet-based RTE breakfast cereal at ambient storage in metalized pouches throughout three months storage period. Consistent increase in deteriorative quality parameters (moisture content, water activity, FFA, PV) was observed during the storage period. However, no significant difference on sensory evaluation of RTE- breakfast was observed during the storage period. Although there were increases in deteriorative parameters, but none of the parameters suggested initiation of spoilage in the product. The total plate count, yeast, mould count was not detected during the storage period, further indicated safety of the popped pearl millet breakfast cereal product for consumption.
Efficient management of wild oat (Avena fatua) and canary grass (Phalaris minor) in chickpea (Cicer arietinum) for higher productivity and profitability under irrigated condition
Authors: SINGH R K , TRIPATHI UTTAM KUMAR , SINGH S R K , RAWAT ANAY
Published: October 2022

A field study was conducted during 2015-16 to 2017-18 on instructional farm of KVK, Panna under JNKVV, Jabalpur to evaluate the efficacy of clodinofop-propargyl, pendimethalin, and mechanical weed management of dominated weed flora wild oats (Avena fatua L.) and canary grass (Phalaris minor) in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). Clodinofop-propargyl was responsible for the reduction in wild oat & canary grass population consistently which resulted in the improvement of chickpea yield as compared to control plot. Post-emergence application of weedicide clodinofop-propargyl @ 60 g a.i/ha at 25-30 DAS effectively weed killing efficiency of wild oat and canary grass (86.9 and 81.25%) respectively, weed control efficiency 85%, weed index 39.1%, weed control index 92.8% and weedicide control efficiency 5.42% and their dry matter accumulation reduce 92.7% and increase the grain yield of chickpea 49.3% as compared to control plot. Under this trial cost benefit ratio was found 2.9 under recommended practices followed by mechanical weed management 2.5 as compared to control plot 1.8.
Productivity and economics of soybean (Glycine max) as influenced by different tillage practices and phosphorus fertilization under conservation agriculture
Authors: NAYAK SOMANATH , BEHERA U K , MEENA S L , SHIVAY Y S
Published: October 2022

Based on our findings, it can be concluded that soybean crop can be successfully raised with conservation agricultural (CA) practices with a reasonably high level of productivity and profitablity. The higher productivity and profitability was recorded under conservation agricultural practices involving zero-tillage-bed with wheat crop residue of 3.0 t/ha. The yield improvement of soybean with ZTâ€“B + R was 16.2%, 10.96% and 5.3% compared with CTâ€“R, ZTâ€“R and ZT + R, respectively. The significantly highest gross (65000 â‚¹/ha), net returns (35100 â‚¹/ha) and B:C ratio (2.18) were obtained with ZTâ€“B + R. Among phosphorus fertilization practices, soybean responded well up to 80 kg P2O5/ha (34.5 kg P/ha) as basal application with increase in crop productivity and profitablity. Yield improvement with 80 kg P2O5/ha was 21.6% and 13.9% compared to 0 and 40 kg P2O5/ha, respectively. However, application of 120 kg P2O5/ha (52.5 kg P/ha) didnâ€™t show any significant increment in productivity and profitablity over 80 kg P2O5/ha.
Conservation agriculture in elephant foot yam (Amorphophallus paeniifolius) + banana (Musa AAB) system for higher productivity and profit: Results of an on-farm validation trial
Authors: REMYA K , SUJA G
Published: October 2022

Field experiment was conducted in a farmer‘s field at Alathara, Kattela, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, during 2016-2017, to evaluate and identify varieties of elephant foot yam [Amorphophallus paeniifolius (Dennst. Nicolson)] adapted to conservation agriculture, to validate the resource conservation technologies for elephant foot yam in banana (Musa ABB) (var. Nendran) based system and to assess its impact on growth, yield, soil physico-chemical-biological properties, system productivity and profitability. Four varieties of elephant foot yam (Gajendra, Sree Padma, Sree Athira and Peerumade Local) were tested under two practices, viz. farmer’s practice (FP) and conservation agriculture (CA) practice, replicated thrice in split plot design, with varieties in main plots and practices in sub plots.The effect of varieties, practices and varieties × practices interaction was not significant for corm yield and bunch yield of banana. However, among the varieties, Sree Padma produced the highest fresh corm yield (1.9 kg/plant and 17.1 t/ha respectively). The bunch yield of banana (12.2 kg/plant and 30.5 t/ha respectively) was also highest under intercropping with elephant foot yam var. Sree Padma. Conservation agriculture out yielded farmer’s practice by 46.9% with respect to elephant foot yam yield and 4.2% for banana yield. Among the varieties × practices interaction, Sree Padma under conservation practice was the most productive (fresh corm yield and bunch yield of 23.1 t/ha and 31.7 t/ha respectively). The major, secondary and micronutrient status of the soil, except available Mn, physical properties of the soil, actinomycetes count, acid phosphatase and urease enzyme activities remained identical in the various treatments, indicating the equal efficiency of conservation agriculture to the existing farmer’s practice. Available Mn status was higher under conservation practice with Sree Padma var. The conservation treatment proved to be the most productive (by 11.1% over FP) and profitable (by 41.2% over FP) as revealed from the highest tuber equivalent yield (75.8 t/ ha), production efficiency (252.6 kg/ha/day), gross income (₹ 2273615/ha), net income (₹1743 454/ha) and B:C ratio (4.3). Among the treatment combinations, highest productivity (86.5t/ha) and profitability (net income of ₹ 2065307/ha; B:C ratio of 4.9), was realized from Sree Padma variety of elephant foot yam intercropped with Nendran banana under conservation agriculture.
Assessment of livelihood wellbeing and empowerment of hill women through Farmers Producer Organization: A case of women based Producer Company in Uttarakhand
Authors: Mukherjee Anirban , Singh Premlata , Satyapriya Satyapriya , Rakshit Shantanu , Burman Rajarshi roy , Shubha Kumari , Kumar Shiv
Published: October 2022

Hill agriculture is different from agriculture at plains, in respect to land type, altitude and climate, in addition to lack of infrastructure and fragmented land holding. Due to lack of employment opportunities hill farmers are leaving agriculture and migrating to plains. Lack of industries and marketing infrastructure has made it more difficult for farmers to excel in farm business. Farmers Producer Company (FPC) has emerged as a new agri-business model and is working in hilly areas it too. With an intention to find out the effectiveness of hill based FPC for enhancing livelihood wellbeing and empowering women farmers in hills the present study was conducted by selecting an women farmer based Organization, Mahila Umang Producer Company (MUPC) of a group of hill rural women. An ex-post facto research design was used. Difference in difference research design was used to calculate the actual impact of FPC. To measure the livelihood wellbeing an index were prepared by following the standard protocol. The study was conducted in Almora district of Uttarakhand from 37 randomly selected members of MUPC and 20 nonmember respondents from the same locale. The MUPC was found effective in enhancing income and empowering hill women. Joining the FPC has improved the hill women’s livelihood in terms of economic, human, and political dimensions.
Constitutive expression of an endogenous sugar transporter gene SWEET11 in Indian mustard (Brassica juncea) and its effect thereof on mustard aphids
Authors: Zauva Lianthan , Dhatwalia Deepa , Subramanian S , Chamola Rohit , Bhattacharya Ramcharan
Published: October 2022

One of the major oil yielding crops Indian mustard [Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. & Coss.] is highly susceptible to mustard aphid, a hemipteran sap sucking insect-pest. Leaf-transcriptome of mustard treated with different aphid species as host and non-host revealed variable expression of three sugar transporter genes. One of these transporters BjSWEET11 was constitutively expressed under a CaMV 35S promoter in B. juncea through Agrobacterium-mediated plant transformation. The transgenic plants after requisite molecular analysis for the presence and expression of the introduced gene were assayed for their deterring effects on the infestation by mustard aphid (Lipaphis erysimi). Attenuating effect of the enhanced BjSWEET11 expression on multiplication and population growth of mustard aphids demonstrated likely involvement of this transporter in endogenous plant defense mechanism.
Brown manuring effects on soil and yield of rice (Oryza sativa) under rainfed midland farming system
Authors: PRADHAN ADIKANT , CHANDRAKAR T , DIXIT ANIL , KERKETTA A K
Published: October 2022

The present study conducted in the year of 2015, 2016 and 2017 aiming to determine the effect of brown manuring on rice (Oryza sativa L.) in inceptisol under midland farming of southern Chhattisgarh. Six treatment combinations with the objective of reducing chemical fertilizers, which were line sowing of rice and broadcasting dhaincha, line sowing of rice and dhaincha together in same row, incorporation of dhaincha in line sown rice at 30 DAS, broadcasting of rice and dhaincha, line sowing of rice and broadcasting of rice, all dhaincha crops were smothered by spraying 2,4-D at 25 DAS. The higher grain yield was with Line sowing of rice and dhaincha together in same row followed by line sowing of rice and broadcasting dhaincha and 30.95% higher grain yield in Line sowing of rice and dhaincha together in same row over broadcasting of rice. Soil organic carbon showed an overall increase over the initial SOC of 0.28%. The mean SOC (%) was 0.62, 0.45 and 0.41 % higher under line sowing of rice and dhaincha together in same row, line sowing of rice and broadcasting dhaincha and incorporation of dhaincha in line sown rice at 30 DAS treatments respectively over the broadcasting of rice. The highest B:C was under Line sowing of rice and dhaincha together in same row (4.26) then incorporation of dhaincha in line sown rice at 30 DAS (2.37) followed by broadcasting of rice and dhaincha line sowing of rice 2.39, 2.86 and 2.46, respectively.
Effect of conservation agriculture on soil hydro-physical properties under diversified maize (Zea mays)-based cropping systems
Authors: Yadav Brijesh , Krishnan Prameela , Parihar C M , Yadav Suresh
Published: October 2022

Rice (Oryza sativa L.)-wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cropping system of the Indo-Gangetic Plains is under threat due to multiple challenges of degrading soil structure, depleting soil organic carbon, declining water level and increasing multi-nutrient deficiencies making farming uneconomical and unsustainable. Conservation agriculture (CA) based tillage practices along with optimization of cropping systems have shown to produce more with less inputs. Therefore, an experiment was conducted to evaluate the impact of tillage practices, viz. zero tillage with residue retention (ZT + R) and conventional tillage with residue incorporation (CT + R), under diversified maize based cropping system (maize-wheat-mungbean and maize-mustard-mungbean) on soil hydro-physical properties at IARI, New Delhi. Compared to CT+R, bulk density (BD) showed significant (P < 0.05) decline (3.4-7.7% and 1.2 -2.4 %) under ZT+R at 0–30 and 30-60 cm soil depths but the impact of cropping system was non-significant. The saturated hydraulic conductivity(Ksat) was significantly (P < 0.05) increased by 12.1, 13.9, 20.0 and 17.6% under ZT+R for 0–15, 15–30, 30-45 and 45-60 cm soil depths, respectively as compared to CT+R. Initial and final infiltration rate and cumulative infiltration were significantly higher in ZT+R than CT+R. Overall, our results suggest that adoption of zero tillage with residue retention under maize-wheat-mungbean (MWMb) systems can improve the soil hydro-physical properties.
Influence of plant growth stimulants on nutrients concentration and yield responses of corn (Zea mays)
Authors: Ebrahimi Hashem , Ilkaee Mohammad Nabi , Tehrani Mohammad Mehdi , Paknejad Farzad , Basirt Majid
Published: October 2022

To evaluate the influence of different plant growth stimulants on yield and yield components of corn (Zea mays L), a greenhouse experiment was conducted as a factorial arrangement based on a completely randomized design. The studied treatments (T) were in 8 levels: (T0, control, T1, foliar application of amino acid, T2, foliar application of seaweed, T3, fertigation of humic acid, T4, foliar application of fulvic acid, T5, foliar application of humic acid, T6, inoculation of plant growth-promoting bacteria, T7, foliar application of humic acid+ seaweed+ amino acid). Also, fertilizers (F) were applied in 3 levels (F0, control, F1, 75 kg, F2, 100 kg). The results showed that the studied factors significantly affected the yield and chemical composition of the plant. The highest average of grain number per rows (39.89) happened in F2+T0. The highest average of 100-grain weight (23.31 g) and ear number (8) were respectively belonged to F1+T1 and F2+T2. The highest average of Zn (52.33 mg kg-1) concentration was measured under F2+ T5. Under the application of F1+ T3 the highest average of catalase (4.54 mg/Protein) was measured but the highest superoxide dismutase (105.89 mg/Protein) happened in the control treatment. Generally, application of bio-stimulants helps to increase the yield and yield components of corn by affecting the nutrients availability and plant enzymes.
Impact of paddy growth stages on the parasitoid community of yellow stem borer (Scirpophaga incertulas)
Authors: PRASANTHI GOLIVE , DEY DEBJANI , SHIVAY Y S
Published: October 2022

The yellow stem borer (YSB) (Scirpophaga incertulas) (Pyralidae: Lepidoptera) is a conundrum pest of paddy in India. One of the best ways to overcome the attack of this pest is to control the initial stage of its life cycle by parasitoids. Per cent infestation of yellow stem borer and extent of parasitization was assessed in organic and conventional paddy fields at ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. Results revealed that stem borer infestation was more (0.59%) in conventional rice than organic rice (0.47%). Larval parasitoids, viz., Myosoma chinensis (Szepligeti), Trathala flavoorbitalis, Temelucha philippinensis and pupal parasitoids Xanthopimpla punctata emerged from both conventional and organic cropping systems. Myosoma chinensis was the most dominant among all the parasitoids recorded and all are new records to Delhi region. This study indicated that organic cultivation practices supported more to beneficial insects. Overall per cent parasitization under organic ecosystem was higher (34.6%) to conventional ecosystem (13.3%).
“Scaling: Highly Rated But Surely Underrated”
Authors:   Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Satam Kasturi , Dixit Mala B ,   Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology
Published: October 2022

Periodontitis is chronic immunoinflammatory disorder affecting the supporting structures of the teeth. It has been affecting mankind since a long time with its modality of treatment evolving continuously through the years. Dental plaque is the key etiological factor for initiation and progression of periodontal disease. Nonsurgical periodontal therapy is a regimen that aims at removal of supra and subgingival deposits. This therapy is considered as the gold standard for treating periodontal disease. The purpose of this article is to describe and report a case demonstrating the benefits of nonsurgical periodontal therapy even when used as a stand-alone therapy.
Rehabilitation of Maxillary Posterior Edentulism with Direct Antroplasty and Dental Implants: A comparative analysis of two different types of bone grafts
Authors:   Department of Oral & Maxillofacial, Plastic Surgery, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, Andrade Neelam Noel , Choradia Smriti ,   Department of Oral & Maxillofacial, Plastic Surgery, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, Natarajan C. ,   Department of Oral & Maxillofacial, Plastic Surgery, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai
Published: October 2022

Aims - To determine the difference in the amount of bone generated from two different sites for bilateral maxillary sinus augmentation. Introduction-Rehabilitation of the edentulous posterior maxilla with an implant supported prosthesis is a commonly occurring challenge in dental practice. Objectives - Achieving adequate height of alveolar bone for placing dental implants requires uplifting of the sinus lining in many such cases. This is generally done by harvesting bone grafts from various sites and placing it in the defect created after raising the sinus lining thus restoring the height and width of residual alveolar bone. Objectives - To determine if regional sites of bone graft harvest are equally effective when compared with distant site. Material & Methods - In this series, out of 3 of our patients, two received autologous chin grafts and one patient received PCBM graft from the iliac crest. In all 3 patients, implants were placed in the second stage. Results -Acomparative analysis of the feasibility of the two techniques which involves bone grafts from two sites which have different quality of bone available over the end outcome was done and it was found that the quality of bone available for implant placement was almost the same irrespective of the graft harvest site. Conclusion - It can be safely concluded chin graft is a viable alternative to cortico-cancellous bone graft in cases of direct sinus lift procedures with minimal issues of donor site morbidity.
Tinjauan terhadap Alternatif Sistem Pengolahan Senyawa Aktif Farmasi pada Limbah Cair Medis
Authors:   Teknik Lingkungan, Fakultas Teknik Sipil dan Lingkungan, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia, Razansyah Fauzan , Syafila Mindriany ,   Teknik Lingkungan, Fakultas Teknik Sipil dan Lingkungan, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia
Published: October 2022

Limbah cair rumah sakit mengandung berbagai macam zat yang digunakan untuk keperluan medis, laboratorium, penelitian, dan juga termasuk kotoran yang berasal dari pasien, termasuk diantaranya adalah pharmaceutically active compounds (PhACs) atau senyawa aktif farmasi. Masalah lingkungan dapat muncul karena keberadaan PhACs di badan air. Senyawa aktif farmasi sendiri pada dasarnya dirancang agar dapat mempengaruhi manusia dan hewan secara fisiologis bahkan pada tingkat konsentrasi yang rendah. Terlebih lagi, senyawa ini tetap berada di lingkungan dalam waktu yang lama dan tidak terdegradasi secara biologis atau alami. Oleh karena itu, untuk merancang sistem IPAL di rumah sakit yang mampu mengolah limbah cair dibutuhkan penelitian mengenai PhACs. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi polutan yang terkandung pada limbah cair rumah sakit dan untuk meninjau sistem IPAL yang mampu mengolah limbah cair rumah sakit secara efisien. Data mengenai proses pengolahan limbah cair non domestik diperoleh berdasarkan penelitian yang telah dilakukan oleh para peneliti, sehingga penelitian ini dilakukan berdasarkan studi literatur. Diketahui bahwa di Indonesia belum memiliki regulasi yang mengatur mengenai PhACs dalam limbah cair, sehingga rumah sakit di Indonesia belum mampu untuk mengolah limbah cair yang bebas dari PhACs. Varian PhACs yang ditemukan dalam limbah cair rumah sakit sangat beragam, dan hal ini menyebabkan masih cukup sulit untuk menentukan metode yang cukup efisien untuk mendegradasi kadar PhACs dalam air. Namun, AOP berbasis ozon telah banyak digunakan dalam bidang remediasi air karena waktu perawatan yang rendah, biaya yang sedikit, dan tingkat efisiensi degradasi yang tinggi.
COTTON GINNERS HANDBOOK (2016 Revised Edition): Harvesting
Authors: Wanjura John D. , Baker Kevin , Barnes Edward
Published: October 2022

The spindle picker and brush-roll stripper are the two machines used to harvest cotton produced in the U.S. Adoption of each harvester type is dictated by regional differences in production environment, production practices, cultivar, and yield. The spindle picker is a selective-type harvester that harvests seed cotton only from well-opened bolls, collecting a minimal amount of undesirable foreign material with the seed cotton. The brush-roll stripper utilizes a nonselective harvesting mechanism to indiscriminately remove mature seed cotton, immature bolls, sticks, leaves, and any other vegetative material that is easily broken off the plant. Thus, fiber quality can be reduced for stripper-harvested cotton because of the increased presence of immature fibers relative to picker-harvested cotton. Spindle pickers are more mechanically complex than brush-roll strippers and require additional daily maintenance to ensure optimum performance. Considering conventional harvesters equipped with baskets, stripper-type harvesters cost less to own and operate than spindle pickers resulting in lower harvesting costs. Regardless of harvester type, careful attention to setup and maintenance is required to achieve maximum harvesting efficiency, field productivity, and fiber quality.
Development and Evaluation of a Novel Bench-Top Mechanical Cotton Seed Delinter for Cotton Breeders
Authors: Holt Greg , Wedegaertner Tom , Wanjura John , Pelletier Mathew , Delhom Chris , Duke Sara
Published: October 2022

Acid delinting of cotton seed presents a personal safety and potential environmental hazard for cotton breeders. A means of delinting that does not use acid, but is effective at removing linters without adversely impacting germination is needed. A prototype mechanical cotton seed delinter was developed and built at the United States Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS), Cotton Production and Processing Research Unit in Lubbock, Texas in order to optimize the mechanical process of delinting cotton seed. Testing evaluated seven drum linings, one or two roller brushes used for "scrubbing" lint from the cotton seed, and two processing times, five and ten min. The primary performance metrics evaluated were lint loss (i.e. residual lint remaining on the seed after processing) and germination. Other metrics such as visible mechanical damage of the seed and visual observations of durability and ease of clean out were also noted. Results revealed an alternating brush pattern of half nylon and half steel wire bristle brushes (42N42W) to be the best drum material using either one or two roller brushes at ten min of processing time. Lint loss values of the 42N42W material with one or two roller brushes at ten min were 0.95% and 0.88%, respectively. Germination rates for 42N42W at five and ten min were 89.3% and 88.4%, respectively. The 42N42W material appeared to be the most durable and was one of the easiest materials evaluated to clean out between samples. Based on findings in this study, a commercial unit for breeders was built by BC Supply in Lubbock, Texas. The findings of this study will be used in the development of a larger-scale model to process bulk quantities of seed during commercial production.