bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PRECEPTORS’ EXPERIENCES AND PRECEPTEES’ VIEWS REGARDING THE CLINICAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR NURSING IN THE BUEA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, CAMEROON
Authors: ETA VIVIAN E. A. , VIBEM CONSTANCE V. , NSAGHA DICKSON S.
Published: November 2022

Background: Clinical teaching is the most important part of nursing education and the role preceptors play in clinical teaching and learning cannot be over emphasised. Students require a conducive clinical environment to allow the application of theory to practice.

Objectives: This study sought to describe preceptors’ experiences and views of preceptees regarding the clinical learning environment.

Methods: A hospital-based quantitative and qualitative (mixed method) descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in a typical clinical learning environment in the Buea Regional Hospital. The population was made up of staff nurses (preceptors) and student nurses (preceptees) on clinical placement at the BRH. Purposive and convenient techniques were used to select the study site and enrolled study participants respectively. A self-administered questionnaire and an interview guide were used to collect data. Data was analysed using SPSS software and thematic analysis respectively.

Results: A total of 14 preceptors and 112 preceptees participated in the study. In general, 36(32.1%) of preceptees fully agreed there was a positive atmosphere in the ward, 34.8% of them indicated that preceptors organised separate supervisory sessions once a week, while 16.6% of the preceptees said that preceptors do not organise supervisory sessions at all. There was significant positive relationship between the method of supervision and the level of satisfaction of preceptees (r=0. 295, p=0. 002). Regarding their experiences, the preceptors made mention of positive experiences such as hard working students, encouraging teachers, increased use of internet facilities. Negative experiences reported were, language barrier, lack of zeal to work and short duration of training.

Conclusion: Even though there was a positive atmosphere in the ward, most students complained of not being comfortable during clinical learning. The preceptors had both positive and negative experiences which were both student and facility oriented. It is recommended that training schools and the hospital should endeavour to create an environment that is conducive for training of nursing students.
Hacia el diseño curricular por competencias en la Carrera de Licenciatura en Comercialización - caso Universidad Católica de Salta (UCASAL)
Authors: Álvarez Silvia , Sarmiento Neli , Toledo Victor , Manjarrés Cristina
Published: November 2022

En el contexto actual de postpandemia, las universidades están experimentando la necesidad de readecuar su oferta y estructura a las nuevas demandas del mercado laboral. Particularmente a la creciente necesidad de una formación integral basadas en competencias para el desarrollo profesional. Este artículo pretende dar cuenta de los resultados parciales sobre la investigación enmarca en la Universidad Católica de Salta sobre “Gestión de competencias en la carrera de Lic. en comercialización”. El interrogante principal consiste en indagar cómo se plasma en los programas de asignaturas el concepto de competencias. Concretamente, tiene como objetivo analizar, a partir de la enseñanza por competencias, el plan de estudios de la carrera, así como sus programas y la opinión de los egresados. Para ello se realizó un análisis documental por categorías y un focus group con egresados. A partir de un análisis cuali-cuantitativo se pudo concluir que, en el marco de la Lic. en comercialización, el trabajo por competencias aún se encuentra en un estado incipiente, con gran difusión desde lo enunciativo, pero con menor presencia en las prácticas áulicas concretas, es por ello que el desafío consiste en migrar hacia este nuevo modelo educativo a partir de un estudio integral y sistemático que se nutra de investigaciones como la que presentamos en este trabajo.
Gestión en el gobierno local y desarrollo urbano sostenible en el Distrito de Independencia – Lima, 2021
Authors: Vilchez Ramos Patricia Rosario del Pilar
Published: November 2022

La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo determinar en qué medida la gestión del gobierno local influye en el desarrollo urbano sostenible del distrito de Independencia año 2021 Lima-Perú, la metodología se enfocó desde la perspectiva cuantitativa, el diseño no experimental, transversal y correlacional, la muestra estuvo integrada por 384 pobladores del distrito mencionado, empleó como técnica la encuesta y como instrumento el cuestionario, que cumplió los requisitos de validez y confiabilidad, cuyos valores se determinaron mediante Alfa de Cronbach 0,988 y 0,919, respectivamente. Los resultados revelaron que la gestión del gobierno local se encontró predominantemente buena en un 54,4%, mala en 36,2% y regular en 9,4%. En cuanto al desarrollo urbano, se encontró predominio del nivel alto con 54,9%, nivel medio con 27,9% y bajo con 17,2%. Se halló correlación entre ambas variables y entre las dimensiones de la gestión del gobierno local con la variable desarrollo urbano mediante el coeficiente de Rho de Spearman. Se cumplieron las hipótesis, ya que se verificó la influencia de la gestión del gobierno local en el desarrollo urbano, así como sus dimensiones mediante la prueba de regresión lineal.
The Impact Of College Students’ Perceptions Of Campus Customer Service Quality Levels On Student Motivation And Persistence
Authors: Ann Miller Venetia , A. Okojie Felix
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this study was to gain an in-depth understanding of college students’ perceptions of campus customer service quality levels and to ascertain whether college students’ motivation and persistence were impacted by their perceptions of campus customer service quality levels. Motivation was defined as self-reported feelings of enthusiasm, drive, ambition, and enjoyment during and after campus customer service experiences. Persistence was defined as students’ willingness to remain at the institution until graduation. The conceptual framework for this study was The Gap Model of Service Quality detailing five major satisfaction gaps: Knowledge Gap, Policy Gap, Delivery Gap, Communication Gap, and Customer Gap. The population of this study were college students from two selected institutions of higher learning. Using a qualitative design, the results from the study showed that perceptions regarding the quality of customer service negatively affected student motivation levels but did not impact their persistence to graduation. Although students were not satisfied with the quality of customer service on campus, they chose to “tough it out” rather than risk losing credits by transferring to another institution. The study recommended the implementation of mandatory quality improvement measures such as quarterly customer service training for employees as well as increased attention to orientating students to the policies, procedures and protocols of their campus during new student orientation sessions.
Influence of Antemortem and Slaughtering Practices on the pH of Pork and Chicken Meats
Authors: Manalo Monica , Gabriel Alonzo
Published: November 2022

This study aimed to document and determine the effects of antemortem and slaughtering practices on the post-mortem pH of pork and chicken meats. Assessment of selected hog slaughterhouses (SHs) and poultry dressing plants (PDPs) located in Valenzuela City, Philippines was conducted to gather basic information regarding the practices of each plant. The post-mortem pH at 45 min and 24 h for pork (n = 39) and post-mortem pH at 20 min and 24 h for chicken (n = 24) meats produced on the visited plants were determined. Measured pH values were used as the basis for classifying meat quality as pale, soft, and exudative (PSE); dark, firm, and dry (DFD); and acceptable meat. Early post-mortem temperature was also determined in both types of meat. Ocular plant inspection revealed that the average age of pigs and chickens slaughtered were 4 mo and 40–45 d old, respectively. Animals were transported from farm to slaughterhouse in a forward open cab vehicle with a partition at a distance that ranged from 45–60 km for pigs and 65–172 km for chicken with a travel time of 1–3 h. The resting period of pigs prior to slaughter was 1.5–8 h and 2–4 h for chicken. Generally, a higher percentage of suspected DFD (38.46% vs. 30.30%) and PSE (17.95% vs. 6.06%) in pork meat was observed at early post-mortem pH in comparison to ultimate pH. The majority of the PSE-like meat came from pigs slaughtered using electric stunner while DFD incidence occurred from pigs with a short resting period prior to slaughter (1.5–2 h). For chicken meat, 29% of the samples were suspected PSE based on ultimate pH while the remaining 71% were meat with suspected acceptable quality. PSE-like meat was recorded from chicken transported from farm to abattoir with a longer travel period (3 h).
BAG6 Variant rs805303 is Nominally Associated with ACEi-induced Cough among Filipinos
Authors: Reganit Paul Ferdinand , Nevado Jose , Cutiongco–de la Paz Eva Maria , Taquiso Jezreel , Aman Aimee Yvonne Criselle , Llanes Elmer Jasper , Magno Jose Donato , Ona Deborah Ignacia , Punzalan Felix Eduardo , Santos Felix Eduardo R. Punzalan, Lourdes Ella , Tiongco Richard Henry , Aherrera Jaime , Abrahan Lauro , Agustin Charlene , Bejarin Adrian John , Sy Rody
Published: November 2022

Cough is a common side effect of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEi) therapy. The incidence of ACEi-induced cough has been shown to correlate with genetic variation among different populations. This study aimed to determine the association of candidate genetic polymorphisms with ACEi-induced cough among Filipinos. Two hundred twenty (220) participants on ACEi therapy pressure-lowering in an unmatched case-control study (82 cases with ACEi-induced cough and 138 controls). Genomic DNA samples were extracted and genotyped for selected genetic variants. The association of genetic variants and clinical factors with ACEi-induced cough was determined using regression analyses. Univariate logistic regression showed that the BAG6 variant rs805303 is nominally associated with ACEi-induced cough among Filipinos, at a per-comparison error rate (PCER) of 0.05 (OR 2.10, p = 0.016). The association of the variant with ACEi cough was statistically significant after multiple regression analysis (adjusted OR 2.09, p = 0.022) while adjusting for confounding clinical factors (sex, alcohol intake, and diastolic blood pressure). Further studies are needed to validate these findings.
Comparison of Two Nature-inspired Algorithms for Parameter Estimation of S-system Models
Authors: Cajayon Raquel , Lucilo Jayson , Pilar-Arceo Carlene , Mendoza Eduardo
Published: November 2022

Parameter estimation for models of biochemical systems is computationally expensive due to the nonlinearity and high dimensionality of the coupled systems of ordinary differential equations underlying the models. Hence, it is important to apply novel methods to the problem and evaluate their performance. We consider the Bat algorithm (BA) and the Firefly algorithm (FA) with respect to parameter estimation of S-system models. Using three S-systems of increasing complexity from the MADMan benchmarking framework, we assess and compare the relative performance of the two algorithms relative to various data sets, initial conditions, and noise levels. Simulation results show that both algorithms can be effectively used in estimating parameters of the S-system models. In particular, in all three S-systems used, the FA performed better than the BA based on the final cost function values and relative estimate errors. The introduction of noise to data significantly affected the convergence of both algorithms.
Medicinal Plants Used by Traditional Healers in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines
Authors: Fabie-Agapin Julienne Stephanie
Published: November 2022

The documentation of plants used as medicine is an important baseline for possible extraction, isolation, characterization, and chemical modification of important chemical compounds. This study aims to determine the plants used as medicine by traditional healers in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. A total of 80 plants were mentioned by 11 traditional healers, who willingly shared their knowledge on medicinal plants. These plants were all recorded but only 71 plants belonging to 40 families were collected and identified. The remaining nine were only mentioned but no actual photos were taken and collected because these plants were inaccessible during the collection period and/or may have withered already. The botanical families with the highest number of species were represented by the families Lamiaceae and Moraceae (6), followed by Euphorbiaceae and Fabaceae (5). The most commonly used plant parts for herbal medicines are the leaves, and the most employed method of preparation is decoction. Among the illnesses mentioned for herbal medication were cancer (as the most cited), followed by kidney problems. This study also documented plants that are prepared in mixtures to treat illnesses like severe cough, severe diarrhea, and varicose veins. The information recorded and presented in this study may be useful for future phytochemical and pharmacological studies.
Coconut Water with Either Tomato Juice or Garlic Extract as Extender Components for Paraoakan Native Chicken Semen at Different Storage Temperatures
Authors: Esguerra Jane Pauline , Quimio Julienne Maria Undine Paz , Dichoso Geleo , Junsay Carla Alilie , Magpantay Veneranda , Sangel Percival
Published: November 2022

Computer-assisted Semen Analyzer (CASA)- based analysis of extended semen from 18 adult Paraoakan Philippine native chickens using coconut water (CW) with either tomato juice or garlic extract were carried out in this study. Only extended semen samples passing the preliminary quality evaluation were further analyzed. Pooled semen were randomly distributed into four types of semen extender: (1) Ringer’s solution (RS), (2) RS + 20% CW + 0.02 g sodium phosphate (SP), (3) RS + 20% CW + 7% tomato juice + 0.04 g SP, and (4) RS + 20% CW + 2% garlic extract + 0.04 g SP and stored at either low (7–10 °C) or room (22–25 °C) temperature. The procedure was done for 13 collection periods, which served as the blocking factor. Results showed that except for garlic-supplemented extender, semen diluted with other types of extender and maintained at low temperature (7–10 °C) demonstrated the longest average shelf life, which is characterized by the period of time observed before sperm motility falls below 20%. Collectively, the addition of 20% CW on RS, with supplementation of 7% tomato juice can maintain sperm motility above 20% for 24 h at low temperature. This can be attributed to the chemical composition of CW and tomato juice that are beneficial to sperm cell metabolism, control of pH, and osmotic pressure and inhibition of microbial growth. Results also showed that CW can be used as an effective and economical partial substitute to RS.
Risk Factor Analysis for Dog Bite Victims in Davao City, Southern Philippines
Authors: Evangelio Sherelyn , Satur Dejell Anne , Lachica Zython Paul , Mata May Anne , Alviola Pedro
Published: November 2022

Rabies, as one of the most serious bite-associated infectious diseases, kills 59,000 humans annually worldwide through the inoculation of rabid animal’s saliva into bite wounds or scratches. In the Philippines’ Davao Region, over 200 human rabies deaths are recorded annually and the majority of the cases are associated with dog bites. This paper aims to identify the risk factors affecting the severity of rabies exposure of dog bites in humans in Davao City. Probit and logistic regression models are used to determine the association of rabies exposure with age and gender of the dog bite victim, location of the biting incident, ownership of the biting dog, and bitten location in the victim’s body. A total of 1,658 dog bite cases collected from the Davao City Health Office (CHO) are used in this study. The age of the dog bite victim and the bitten location in the victim’s body have significant effects on the severity of rabies exposure in both models. Results showed that the probability of getting exposed severely to rabies gets lower as the dog bite victim gets older. This finding can be observed in the data where the percentage of severe rabies exposure is highest at 0–4 yr old and dog bite incidence is highest at 5–14 yr old, both decreases as the person gets older. Moreover, dog bite victims bitten on the arm and/or hand, leg and/or thigh, and foot are less likely to be severely exposed to rabies than those who are bitten in other parts of the body. These results suggest that the involved authorities should strengthen information, education, and communication (IEC) campaigns targeting parents with toddlers and in pre-schools and elementary schools. Furthermore, prompt medication – including first aid treatment – is advised when bitten by a dog.
Some Constructions of 3-minimal Graphs with Cycles
Authors: Factolerin Wielson , Loyola Jean
Published: November 2022

Prime graphs with triangles – namely (a) P_k∪{i(i+2)} with k≥5 and 2≤i≤k-3, (b) Q_k with k≥5, and (c) S_(k,m,n) with an additional edge to form a triangle – were constructed and shown 3-minimal for some vertex-subsets. If G has a triangle and is 3-minimal for a nonstable subset X of V(G), it was shown that G is isomorphic to either P_5∪{24}≅Q_5 or P_k∪{(k-3)(k-1)}. If G has a triangle and is 3-minimal for a stable subset X of V(G), with A⊆V(G) such that G[A] is P_5∪{24}≅Q_5, then either X∩A=∅ or X∩A≠∅. If X∩A=∅, it was shown that G is isomorphic to one of the forms of S_(k,m,n) with an additional edge to form a triangle. If X∩A≠∅, it was shown that G is isomorphic to one of the following: (a) one of the forms of S_(k,m,n) with an additional edge to form a triangle; (b) P_k∪{i(i+2)} with k≥6 and 2≤i≤k-3; and (c) Q_k with k≥5.
Preparation and Characterization of an Amino-functionalized α-Cellulose from Pineapple [Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.] Crown Leaves
Authors: Alomia Ralph Lauren , Sabularse Veronica , Lacsamana Marivic , Razal Ramon , Hernandez Hidelisa
Published: November 2022

Amino-functionalized α-cellulose from pineapple [Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.] crown leaves (PCLs) was prepared using 3-(aminopropyl)triethoxysilane (APTES) to explore the diverse utilization of PCL. It was then characterized using optical microscopy, attenuated total reflectance Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR FTIR), ninhydrin test, and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The amino-functionalization was confirmed by the appearance of disintegrated primary layers and balloons in the 400x and 1000x optical micrographs, higher lateral order index (LOI), higher total crystallinity index (TCI), higher energy of H-bonds (EH) at 3432 cm–1, longer radius of H-bonds (R) at 3432 cm–1, higher depolymerization temperature (Tm(DP)), and higher enthalpy of dehydration (ΔdehydrationH) of α-cellulose-APTES as compared to α-cellulose, and the positive reaction of α-cellulose-APTES with ninhydrin. The results showed that the prepared α-cellulose-APTES have notable properties to be used in a variety of adsorbent and enzyme-immobilization applications.
Effect of Tobacco Stalk Additive Particle Size on the Bond Strength and Formaldehyde Emission of Urea Formaldehyde Bonded Plywood
Authors: Jimenez Juanito , Acda Menandro , Razal Ramon , Abasolo Willie , Hernandez Hidelisa , Elepaño Arnold
Published: November 2022

The study investigated the use of native type (Batek) tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) stalk particles from two different mesh sizes – passing 100 mesh but retained at 200 mesh coded as N-100m (74–149 µm) and passing 200 mesh coded as N-200m (< 74 µm) – as additive with both extender and filler property, as well as formaldehyde scavenging property in urea-formaldehyde (UF) resins adhesive formulation used to bond veneers [Falcataria moluccana (Miq.) Barneby & J.W. Grimes] into plywood. The effect of tobacco stalk particle (TSP) size on adhesion performance, tensile shear strength (TSS), and wood failure (wF), as well as formaldehyde emission (FE) of three-ply plywood, was investigated and compared with traditional additives such as wheat flour (WF), coconut shell flour (CS), and rice hull flour (RH). The glue-mix containing UF resins with TSP at 8% by mass was blended very well. There is no difference in the TSS and wF of plywood bonded with N-200m TSP as additive compared to commercial UF formulations; however, a significant decrease of TSS and wF was observed with N-100m. The addition of N-200m significantly reduced FE by 23%, 33%, and 44% compared to those of WF-CS, WF-RH, and N-100m, respectively.
Morphology and Morphometrics of Diotarus verrucifer (Stål, 1877), a Pygmy Grasshopper Endemic to Mindanao
Authors: Mohagan Alma , Patano Romeo , Leaño Emmanuel , Melencio Merced , Coritico Fulgent , Amoroso Victor
Published: November 2022

Diotarus Stål, 1887 (Tetrigidae: Cladonotinae) is a genus of pygmy grasshoppers with four species, all of which are inhabiting the Philippines with one species known also from Sulawesi. Diotarus verrucifer Stål, 1877 was originally described from Semper’s collection and from an unknown location from the Philippines. The species has been reported once since the description by Gůnther in 1938. In this study, we report species diagnostic characteristics and describe its natural habitat. The brief morphological description and, more importantly, the updated distribution map are firsts for this species. The species is similar to Diotarus galeatus and is still not clear if they represent separate species. We present detailed measurements of our specimens in order to make comparison in the future possible.
Anti-Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) Activity of Triterpenes and Flavonoids from Euphorbia hirta
Authors: Tayone Wilanfranco , Ishida Kotaro , Goto Simon , Tayone Janeth , Arakawa Masashi , Morita Eiji , Hashimoto Masaru
Published: November 2022

Chemical investigation of Euphorbia hirta, a folkloric medicinal plant against dengue in the Philippines, disclosed two known flavonoids (quercetrin and myricitrin) together with seven known triterpenes (taraxerone, taraxerol, β-sitosterol, 24-hydroperoxycycloart-25-en-3β-ol, 25-hydroperoxycycloart-23-en-3β-ol, lupeol, and (23E)-cycloart-23-en-3β, 25-diol). The structures were established mainly with 1H and 13C nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopic analyses in comparison with the literature data. These compounds were tested against Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV). Results showed that myricitrin exhibited good inhibition on the production of the infectious viral particle at 100 µM.
Composition and Physicochemical Properties of Colostrum and Transient Milk of Landrace, Large White, and Their F1 Crosses in a Swine Breeding Farm in Laguna, Philippines
Authors: Bondoc Orville , Isubol Joemary , Rama Adonna Jane , Ebron Aldrin
Published: November 2022

This study evaluated the composition (% moisture, % protein, % fat, % solids non-fat or SNF) and physicochemical properties (density, specific gravity, freezing temperature, conductivity) of colostrum and transient milk obtained from Landrace, Large White, and their F1 crosses in a swine breeding farm in Laguna, Philippines. Composition and physicochemical properties of sow’s milk were invariably affected by the type of milk, sow breed, month of farrowing, and parity. Colostrum had significantly (P < 0.01) higher % protein (9.19 ± 0.43% vs. 6.89 ± 0.51%), % SNF (19.11 ± 0.80% vs. 14.58 ± 0.94%), density (75.66 ± 6.65 g/mL vs. 52.63 ± 6.97 g/mL), and specific gravity (1.070 ± 0.003 g/cm3 vs. 1.050 ± 0.004 g/cm3) but lower % moisture (73.85 ± 0.93% vs. 77.77 ± 1.09%) and conductivity (2.95 ± 0.13 mS/cm vs. 3.62 ± 0.15 mS/cm) than transient milk. Both the density and specific gravity of colostrum were negatively correlated with pre-weaning mortality (r = –0.30). Parity was negatively correlated with % protein (r = –0.41), % solids non-fat (r = –0.38), density (r = –0.36), and specific gravity (r = –0.36) of transient milk. The composition and physicochemical properties of colostrum were not significantly different (P > 0.05) between pure Landrace and Large White. For transient milk, however, Landrace had significantly (P < 0.05) higher % protein, density, and specific gravity but lower % moisture than Large White. “R1 Large White x Landrace” had significantly (P < 0.05) higher density and specific gravity of colostrum than “F1 Landrace x Large White”. For transient milk, however, “R1 Large White x Landrace” had significantly (P < 0.05) higher % moisture but lower % protein, % SNF, and specific gravity than “F1 Landrace x Large White”. As % moisture generally decreases and % fat increases from May–September 2019, % moisture in transient milk was significantly higher (P < 0.01) than in colostrum in sows farrowing from May–July only. Percent fat in transient milk was significantly higher (P < 0.01) than in colostrum in August only. Local pig producers may use these observations in their management to attain the desired composition and quality of colostrum and transient milk.
In Vitro Growth-promoting Properties of Non-dominant Root Symbiotic Fungi (ND-RSF) from Drynaria quercifolia L. and their Effects on PSB Rc10 Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Authors: Aban Jomar
Published: November 2022

The use of microorganisms as an environmentally safe method for agricultural crop production and biocontrol has increased in recent years but is still considerably underexploited. This study explored the potential growth-promoting properties of non-dominant root symbiotic fungal (ND-RSF) isolates from Drynaria quercifolia L. and their effects on rice. The five molecularly identified ND-RSF isolates induced indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) production spectrophotometrically at 530 nm. The Trichoderma scalesiae isolate produced the highest IAA per unit volume of culture broth and the highest IAA per unit of dry weight. All five ND-RSF isolates have phosphate solubilization activity. Three ND-RSF isolates significantly increased the total length of paclobutrazol, a gibberellic acid (GA) inhibitor, treated rice plants. The fresh weight of rice inoculated with Aspergillus brunneoviolaceus is significantly heavier than the negative broth and water control. The dry weight of rice inoculated with Aspergillus aculeatus, Aspergillus japonicus, and Aspergillus brunneoviolaceus are significantly higher compared to the positive controls (20 PPM GA, 20 PPM IAA, and non-paclobutrazol treated rice seedlings). The results indicate the ability of these three Aspergillus isolates to synthesize the GA hormone. The ability of these ND-RSF isolates to produce growth-promoting hormones auxin and GA, plus their ability to solubilize inorganic phosphate are evidence to their potential growth-promoting abilities toward their host plant. This present study also implies that these ND-RSF can be growth-promoting mutualists to rice.
Perspective Study of Environmental Effects on Public Health
Authors: Raju M. Mohan
Published: November 2022

In this paper it is critically review the economic literature on the effects of environmental changes on public health ,in both the developed and the developing world. The first focus on the economic methodologies that are available for the evaluation of the effects of environmental changes on public health .Then it explain how the monetary valuations of these effects can feed back in the construction of economic policy for creating agent specific incentives for more efficient public management, which is also equitable and environmentally sustainable. Every minute, five children in developing countries die from malaria or diarrhea. Every hour, 100 children die as a result of exposure to indoor smoke from solid fuels. Every day, nearly 1,800 people in developing cities die as a result of exposure to urban air pollution. Every month, nearly 19,000 people in developing countries die from unintentional poisonings.
An Analysis of Air Pollution and Human Health Effects
Authors: Priya R. Shanmuga
Published: November 2022

Hazardous chemicals escape to the environment by a number of natural and/or anthropogenic activities and may cause adverse effects on human health and the environment. Increased combustion of fossil fuels in the last century is responsible for the progressive change in the atmospheric composition. Air pollutants, such as carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), ozone (O3), heavy metals, and respirable particulate matter, differ in their chemical composition, reaction properties, emission, time of disintegration and ability to diffuse in long or short distances. Air pollution has both acute and chronic effects on human health, affecting a number of different systems and organs. It ranges from minor upper respiratory irritation to chronic respiratory and heart disease, lung cancer, acute respiratory infections in children and chronic bronchitis in adults, aggravating pre-existing heart and lung disease, or asthmatic attacks. In addition, short- and long-term exposures have also been linked with premature mortality and reduced life expectancy. This paper discussed about effects of air pollutants on human health.
Biodiversity Tools for Boosting Immune System of Homosapiens: An In Vitro Study of Abutilon Indicium Leaves
Authors: Bharath R. Raj
Published: November 2022

Climate change is attributed directly or indirectly to human activity that alters the compositions of the global atmosphere. Human beings are both agents and victims of environmental change. Therefore, climate change is the main reason for the environmental challenge that the world faces today. To overcome these negative impact on human health, biodiversity has given powerful tools and healing powers in the form of plants and herbs for boosting human body’s immune system which keeps homosapiens finally strong, hale and healthy. Many complex diseases including heart problems require long and expensive treatment which common man in developing countries cannot afford. India has a long history for the treatment of various diseases using traditional medicinal plants. In contrast to synthetic compounds, herbal products are safer with minimum side effects and preferred largely for the treatment of various ailments. Thromboembolism involving the arterial or venous circulation or arising from the heart is a common cause of morbidity and mortality. India with its numerous plants variety offers costless method and inexpensive treatment to a number of disorders such as thromboembolism. The present study explores how to find out the in vitro anticoagulant activities of abutilon indicium leaves extracts, in addition to comparing and contrasting the findings with other similar studies authored by a number of medical practitioners.
Climate Resilient Green Economy: Prospects
Authors: Ragapriya R. , Rudrappan D.
Published: November 2022

A new political climate has grown in many countries around the world, thanks to the strong base in science and widening public awareness of climate change and its risks. Clean energy revolution has been taking place all over the developed countries, underscored by the steady expansion of the renewable energy sector. The adoption of Renewable Energy Technologies (RETs) constituted a win-win situation, as renewable is not only green and job-generating, but also sustainable with a higher environmental benefit. Renewable fuels such as wind, solar, biomass, tides, and geothermal are inexhaustible, indigenous and are often free as a resource. They just need to be captured efficiently and transformed into electricity, hydrogen or clean transportation fuels. The renewable energy sources have hardly any carbon footprint and are environment-friendly and do not require environmentally-damaging mining and transport. The paper highlights various sources of clean energy in the context of sustainable economic, environmental, and social development besides focusing on the importance of renewable energy in the modern world.
A Study on Air Pollution and Environmental Challenges in Chennai City
Authors: Dhanalakshmi R.
Published: November 2022

Environmental pollution is a severe issue in both developed and developing countries. Pollution is defined undesirable state of natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities. There is clear relationship between the growth manmade green house gas emissions and observed environmental climate change are claimed by policymakers. The most important causes of air pollution are human economic activities such as use of vehicles and industrial operations mainly in Chennai city. Air pollution is various types such as noise, water, air. It causes damages that are normally inflicted in society at large rather than on those directly responsible. In several city air is already polluted that it has been causing illness and deaths among elderly people and children. The high pollution density has placed great strain on available infrastructure and major problem for environmental in major cities of Tamil Nadu. It is recognized that climate change due to global warming going to important threat safety of millions of people not only living near coastline but also impacts on changing cyclones. The aim of the study focuses on objectives to environment in Chennai city to estimate the problems of air pollution environment in Challenge in Chennai city and suggest health cost of vehicular pollution and to suggest the Government measure to control air pollution in environment Chennai city.
Environmental Hazards and Its Impact on Human Health – A Study
Authors: Parthiban V. N.
Published: November 2022

In the name of progress or growth of industries, the business community has encouraged the coming up of the various industries using all sorts of chemicals mainly causing health problems to the human society. If any sensitive person raises any question about the health hazards that the science has brought in, the Government responds by various legislations, rules and regulations, guidelines and claims that these laws and rules would control and protect the health of the people. In this context, it should be emphasised here that every State in India is responsible for assuring and guaranteeing hygienic atmosphere and provide healthy environment for its citizens. Indiscriminate permissions to start polluting industries, not maintaining properly the sewerage system, disposal of solid waste, lack of facilities for storing the rain waters, disposal of waste and effluent, improper maintenance of rural lanes, bye-lanes and thickly populated urban areas are main reasons for creating health problem among the people. To make their living free from health hazards and create a peaceful atmosphere and thereby making our living peaceful and pleasurable and not painful and dreary. The Government must take it as its onerous responsibility by plucking into action rather than suggesting and taking without any practicable applicability. Serious steps should be taken, we cannot depend only on the law and State. People must come forward to help the Government. Let us unite to make our lives safe and peaceful by keeping our streets clean, atmosphere unpolluted so that health hazards can completely be prevented.
Impact of Urbanisation and Its Effect on Coastal Communities in Chennai Region
Authors: A. Sama , Jamal M. Abdul
Published: November 2022

Impact of Urbanisation in India is the process resulting into increase in the proportion of urban population to the total population in an area. The coastline of India is characterised by several ecosystems and resources. The population in cities is generally increasing because they provide easy access to ocean, rivers beaches and other natural areas and are a good source for raw material and food. In India, Chennai is the fifth-largest city and 36th- largest urban area by population in the world. The Quality of Living Survey rated Chennai as the safest coastal city in India. As a growing metropolitan city in a developing country, Chennai confronts substantial pollution and other logistical and socio-economic problems. The objective of the study is to identify the environmental pollution hotspots and preparing an environment management plan that includes rehabilitation and mitigation measures. The study draws the importance to maintain a balance between the ecology and economy in the region to ensure sustainable development. On the other hand, suggesting the measures to face the problems related to salinity ingress in land and water resources, depletion and degradation of coastal ecosystems and natural resources, pollution of resources like sewage intrusion, garbage disposal, etc, which have impacted on the life and livelihoods of people in multiple ways. Innovative approaches are needed to regulate the processes of salinisation and to manage to live with it since it cannot be eliminated.
Environmental Accounting and Management
Authors: Sivakkolundu C.
Published: November 2022

There is a worldwide debate on the issue of environmental management, stemming from a flow of evidence about ecological degradation caused by economic development. Now, due to cost pressures, customer awareness, supply chain relations and activities of environmental campaigners encourage the companies to go for environmental initiatives. The society particularly from developed countries highly concern about the impacts on the quality of their life due to the pollution of air, land and water. To evaluate the applicability of the proposed five stages framework for Environmental Management System.
Fundamentals of Power Generation
Authors: Kavidass Sundara
Published: November 2022

The objective of this fundamentals of power generation article is to create an awareness of various method of power generation to students. This paper aims to highlight proven technologies that are being used worldwide.
Impacts of Urbanization on Environment
Authors: Sivakkolundu C. , Sujatha Sujatha
Published: November 2022

Urbanization refers to general increase in population and the amount of industrialization of a settlement. It includes increase in the number and extent of cities. It symbolizes the movement of people from rural to urban areas. Urbanization happens because of the increase in the extent and density of urban areas. Due to uncontrolled urbanization in India, environmental degradation has been occurring very rapidly and causing many problems like land insecurity, worsening water quality, excessive air pollution, noise and the problems of waste disposal. This paper emphasizes on the effect of urbanization on environmental components mainly climate, biosphere, land and water resources. A case study of urbanization in India and metropolitan cities have been carried out leading to conclude on the existing causes of damage to the environment due to urbanization and preventive measures to keep a check on them. Although it is impossible to restrict urbanization it has to be ensured that urbanization proceeds in the right path causing minimum impact on environment.
Relevance of Ancient Indian Methods of Environmental Protection in the Present Day Scenario
Authors: Shyamala B. , S. S. Shwetha
Published: November 2022

“The greatest shortcoming of human race is our inability to understand the exponential function” -Albert A. Bartlett. In a bid to achieve the twin goals of boosting economic growth and ending extreme poverty, nations have exploited the existing resources without understanding the true cost of its depletion. They are confronted with a resource scarcity crisis as they are unable to satisfy the unlimited wants of human beings with the limited resources. Resources have been used, abused and misused over and above their rate of replenishment. At this juncture, it becomes imperative for nations to understand the concept of “Sustainable Development”. Sustainable development refers to development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The questions for nations is not “whether” to embrace sustainable development but “how” to embrace it. The answer lies in an older school of thought. In ancient India, the inhabitants of the river Indus(Hindus)followed certain practices that were environment friendly with or without their knowledge. They embraced nature as an integral part of their life. Hindus have long had a palpable and organic connection with nature. In this paper, “Hinduism” is considered as “a way of life” that was practiced by our forefathers and not merely as a religion. Ancient Indian texts like Vedas, Puranas and Upanishads clearly describe the eco-friendly attitude of Hindus. Plants and trees are valued so highly in Hindu sacred texts that their destruction is connected with doomsday scenario. For the same reason, almost every temple in South India dedicated to Lord Shiva or Vishnu, or to a manifestation of the goddess, has a “sthalavriksha”, a special tree regarded as sacred to that area. The sthalavriksha symbolizes all trees and reminds pilgrims that all trees are worthy of respect. Similarly, in older days, people revered rivers, mountains, forests and animals. For example, many villages had a sacred lake, and around it a grove of trees to catch rainfall and protect the banks from erosion. The lake and its grove would store rainfall to irrigate surrounding fields and also to provide drinking water to the local community. In recent times, the neglect of these simple techniques for gathering and protecting clean water has led to serious water shortage crisis. These are just few among many traditions followed by our forefathers. The objective of this paper is to study the traditional techniques of environmental protection that were followed in ancient India and to provide suggestions to government entities, NGO’s and International organizations for embracing those techniques for a sustainable future. It is high time to seek lessons from the spiritual heritage of our country as they offer a unique set of moral values and customs that serves as a guide in nurturing the relationship between man and nature, thereby, leading to a sustainable future.
Tackling Formidable Industrial Pollution by Sophisticated and Eco- Friendly Technology
Authors: Sadiq E Aboobacker
Published: November 2022

The contemporary environmental awareness has emerged primarily from the concerns in the late 19th century about protection of the countryside in Europe and the wilderness in the United States and also from the health-issues ensuing the pollution during historic industrial revolution, took place in Britain in the 18th century. Its profound aftermaths such as climate change, urbanization, pollution and over- mining, etc. are challenging even the human existence, although there are certain benefits. It is no exaggeration to say that pollution will be a biggest cause of premature death since the estimations conclude that by 2050 there will be about 3.6 million deaths a year, most of them in China and India (OECD report). Although world leaders’ perpetual attention and solidarity on this topic, for instance the Paris agreement on 30 November 2015 on climate change, are more commendable, it has fallen by the wayside. In this research-initiative my paper would illustrate the use of sophisticated and eco-friendly technology to tackle the formidable challenges of industrial pollution. As the industrial activities are essential for an economy, citizens’ well-being and maintenance of employment, its complete elimination is practically beyond the bounds of possibility. Hence, one of the key methods for getting rid of these challenges in the advanced world can be attained through the technological development. My study focuses on industrial pollution and the use of advanced technologies, introduced as new industrial process or modification of existing one for reducing the impacts of the production on environment, such as accumulation of wastes, air pollution, water pollution and noise pollution, etc.
Effect of Alloxan Mixed Diet on Blood Parameters and Its Management by Silkworm Pupae Meal Diet in Common Carp
Authors: Radha S. , Geetha B.
Published: November 2022

This paper presents a brief overview on the entry of alloxan into foods and its fatal link to blood parameter in carp. The management of silkworm pupae meal diet induced Alloxan blood parameter in carp. Five series of experiments were conducted to investigate the induced alloxan on blood parameter studied In the 8th series of experiments, utilization of Silkworm pupae meal diets on the reduction of alloxan toxicity on blood parameter, were estimated. The increase in the levels of alloxan decreases the Hb and RBC level where as WBC, Esr and Ht increases during the exposure period. Then treatment with silkworm pupae meal diet there an opposite trend was obtained. The administration of silkworm pupae meal might be beneficial for the restoration of hematological parameters, in the present study have revealed that incorporate silkworm pupae meal diet reduced the blood nonfunctional plasma enzymes and liver function parameters in Alloxan induced hyperglycemia in common carp. On the other hand Alloxan-induced diabetes could increase the liver enzyme levels. The increase in these enzymes may occur due to peroxidation reactions, arising from Alloxan biotransformation during diabetes and these reactions may inflict oxidative injury to cellular components. Our data shows that the silkworm is a good edible resource of natural Silkworm pupae meal diet with hypoglycemic activity which retards the ill effect of alloxan induced hyperglycemia.
Effects of Climate Change on Distribution, Freshwater Resources and the Economy - A Theoritical Assessment
Authors: Yoganandham G.
Published: November 2022

Climate Change reveals the multi dimensional spheres of economic impact on the developing economy. The inherent nature of economic forecasting involves significant degrees of uncertainty, estimates of the results of global warming have varied widely. However, climate change impacts can be measured as an economic cost. This is particularly well-suited to market impacts, that is impacts that are linked to market transactions and directly affect Gross Domestic Product. Monetary measures of non-market impacts, like impacts on human health and ecosystems, are more difficult to calculate. Therefore protecting the forests, wildlife, climate, natural wealth and the environment are now a matter of life and death for this world. Talented, imaginative and committed young professional are needed more than ever to create a future where people can live in harmony with nature. Show that professionals are concerned and contribute their share to safe guard the climate and environment. Hence, the main objective of this research paper is to study the theoretical aspects of the effects of climate change on humans, industry, economy and society.