bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
State of the Art in Semantic Organizational Knowledge
Authors: Kone Mamadou Tadiou
Published: September 2020

This chapter proposes a state-of-the-art survey on the emerging field of Semantic Organizational Knowledge. This concept refers to the technologies of the Semantic Web and Linked Data applied to the principles and procedures of organizational knowledge. Originally, organizational Knowledge is described as the ability of employees of an organization to exercise judgment based on the history and collective understanding of a particular context. Researchers have identified the existence of several types of knowledge in organized contexts including explicit knowledge, tacit knowledge, cultural knowledge, and embedded knowledge. Along these lines, a number of issues must be addressed in order to apply Semantic Web and Linked Data technologies. The main objective of this chapter is to demonstrate that there exists substantial research that supports the use of the Semantic Web or Linked Data technologies to effectively support all aspects of knowledge creation, sharing, distribution, and acquisition.
Developed E-CRM Intelligence in Technological Trends
Authors: Ahmed Bashar Shahir , Al-Sarem Mohammed , Ben Maati Mohamed Larbi
Published: September 2020

This chapter has discussed the technical aspects of the electronic customer relationship management intelligence (E-CRM). The paper has mainly focused on the technological development, as well as, IT implementation of the E-CRM intelligence. Different engines of E-CRM together with the recent technological trends have also been included in the discussion. Towards the end the paper has provided a simple open source code that has been used to develop CRM related applications. The code is intended to illustrate the E-CRM idea and also the results. The paper can be found useful in analyzing technical reviews on electronic customer relationship management.
Critical Success Factors in a Six Dimensional Model CRM Strategy
Authors: Santos José Duarte , Castelo José Pita , Almeida Fernando
Published: September 2020

Companies of various sizes and structures have progressively adopted specialized CRM software that aims to capture customer data and prospects, streamline business processes and provide greater visibility for the business. The result of these initiatives has been very heterogeneous and strongly dependent of several factors, such as the experience, partnerships and qualification of the human resources that these companies possess. In this sense, it becomes pertinent to identify the critical success factors for the launching of a CRM strategy. The findings establish a six-dimensional model composed of sixty-five critical factors. These factors and their relationship between them are presented and discussed in this chapter.
When Do Working Consumers Become Prosumers?
Authors: Potra Sabina Alina , Pugna Adrian
Published: September 2020

Notions like working consumers, active consumers, and consum-actors are used conjointly and interchangeable with the prosumer concept. But literature findings do not support such bewilderment. Thus, the present paper aims to uncover the relevance of the prosumer concept and examine the specific factors which empower consumers to be become prosumers and participate in co-creation activities. As prosumer characteristics have had limited attention in literature, the authors have chosen a Grounded Theory exploratory approach based on expert understandings of the phenomenon, using both in-depth semi-structured interviews with experts and literature analysis to develop a theoretical model of the concept. After understanding what makes a consumer co-create value with and for a company, management and marketing specialists have all the necessary information to delineate strategic directions for innovative results.
Ambient-Intelligent Decision Support System (Am-IDSS) for Smart Manufacturing
Authors: Khakifirooz Marzieh , Fathi Mahdi , Ampatzidis Yiannis , Pardalos Panos M.
Published: September 2020

Ambient Intelligence (AmI) is built using sensors and actuators connected through real-time networks for smart systems. The data and signals captured from sensors are ambiguous for both human and machine. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is merged into an ambient environment to translate data and signals into a language understandable by human users and to transform an operational setting from machine-centered to human-centered. However, the implementation of AI technology into an ambient environment requires quantitative modeling approaches to emphasize system requirements. This article aims to give a clear snapshot of the design and structure of advanced AmI technology for an AmI-based decision support system (Am-IDSS). The proposed approach explores the basic principles of an Am-IDSS structure concerning the role of the Internet, data, Industrial robotics, and other AI technologies for smart manufacturing. To supplement this research, the study is concluded by proposing managerial suggestions for systems development and observations about future trends in implementing Am-IDSS.
Green Supply Chains and Enabling RFID Technology
Authors: Smith Alan D.
Published: September 2020

This chapter is proposing an empirical study to examine RFID sectors or businesses personal use of such technologies, especially with green of eco-friendly applications. For example, the Green Clean Institute defines this strategy as an attempt to promote the manufacturing of green products and services and using green business practices. This strategy hopes to accomplish products and services that cause no immediate, residual, or long-term harm to the environment. However, due to increased competitiveness and shorter product life cycles more and more attention is being paid to a reduction of resource usage and environmental protection. This chapter is meant to discuss the current and future practices of GSC management and how RFID can be incorporated into the business as a green, environmentally conscious enabler.
Critical Success Factors of Analytics and Digital Technologies Adoption in Supply Chain
Authors: Roy Debasish
Published: September 2020

Though the transformative impact of analytics on supply chain is beyond doubt, however, analytics in itself is not leading to improvement in supply chain performance, leading to ‘Productivity paradox'. This is of concern to practitioners as analytics is needed to improve supply chain performance to achieve competitive advantage for the firm . For researchers, it is of interest to develop a comprehensive framework to study the conditions in which adoption of analytics in supply chain successfully transforms performance. This paper proposes a research framework to study the “perceived benefits” and the “facilitating conditions” of successful adoption. Based on the research findings the paper tabulates the perceived benefits of analytics on supply chain performance, aligned to the SCOR model. Based on findings of “facilitating conditions” the paper proposes that presence of “Extended Supply Chain”, “Information System capability” and a suite of “Digital technologies” is necessary to harness the insights of analytics, for achieving improved supply chain performance.
Unified Communication Technologies at a Global Automotive Organization
Authors: Bolton Anthony D. , Goosen Leila , Kritzinger Elmarie
Published: September 2020

The purpose of the study was addressing the challenge of integrating and managing complex technology-oriented advancements regarding the developing Internet of Things and in the daily lives of people. The research question was: How does digital transformation implemented through Unified Communication and Collaboration (UC&C) technologies impact productivity and innovation within a global automotive organization? A framework for the implementation of UC&C was developed and implemented in one of the world's largest automotive organizations. Following development and implementation of the framework, qualitative and quantitative research were conducted, establishing observational and metric driven data support analysis. A critical realist interpretation of the authoritative research results suggested that digitally transformed UC&C technologies enhance employees' work practices. The study concluded that transformation delivered via a digital framework such as UC&C technologies can impact productivity and create opportunities for driving innovation within a global automotive organization.
Social Media and Organizational Communication
Authors: Briciu Victor-Alexandru , Briciu Arabela
Published: September 2020

This chapter will present the online environment as the new channel for social interaction, putting into focus the organizational communication and its development from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0. Nowadays, talking about the online environment, Social Media is the main concept, defined by: social networks, Social Bookmarking sites, business blogs, and many other web pages where users can interact and can generate or access content, as well as more static sites, generating unidirectional information. The chapter will also discuss the implication of Social Media characteristics, defining the main terms and includes a case study discussing the OMV Petrom strategy of communication using Social Media channels. So, the online environment can be seen as a second reality in terms of professional activity. Specialists become users, networking, and communicating permanently. The online environment is therefore in favor of any organization that wants to be connected to this technologically and professionalized world.
Examination of Quality of Life in Workplace Environments
Authors: Clack Lesley
Published: September 2020

Healthcare organizations are commonly known to be high-stress environments due to the life-or-death nature of the work. Thus, examining the quality of life in healthcare professionals is of significance to the field. Quality of life is a common measurement in healthcare, typically in determining the effectiveness of treatment on patients. But, quality of life in healthcare workers is often overlooked. A review of the literature was conducted regarding factors that impact quality of life of workers in healthcare environments. The areas of occupational stress, burnout, and workplace violence were explored in depth in order to understand the potential negative consequences of each on quality of life in healthcare professionals. In comparison to other industries, healthcare professionals are at an increased risk for occupational stress, burnout, and workplace violence. Effectively managing these areas could have a positive impact on quality of life in healthcare workers.
Coworking Spaces, New Workplaces
Authors: Tremblay Diane-Gabrielle , Scaillerez Arnaud
Published: September 2020

While technologies now allow the emergence of new collaborative working environments, these new organizational methods, new spaces, and new objectives also refer to a set of issues and challenges that are not yet well studied. However, they bring significant results without necessarily being costly or complex to put in place. This is precisely the basis of the originality and purpose of this chapter. After defining coworking, the chapter presents the implementation of coworking spaces, as well as the benefits offered by these places for the benefit of entrepreneurs, businesses, and employees, but also the limits. The challenges related to the emergence of these new collaborative environments as new ways of organizing work are also addressed. They also try to bring a critical look at the reality of the coworking phenomenon.
Innovation Management Capabilities for R&D in Pakistan
Authors: Asim Zeeshan , Sorooshian Shahryar
Published: September 2020

As most of the developing countries Pakistan has not yet structure the national innovation system with any concrete policies in order to assist their domestic requirement without comprehensive development of their R&D capabilities. As compares to some of the emerging economies Pakistan National innovation system (NIS) unfortunately operated in isolation unsynchronized structure may cause serious challenge for R&D sector that still unable to developed innovational capabilities. This study highlights the potential gaps in national innovation structure to facilitate the R&D sector. This study explores the significance of innovation capabilities as during the development of national innovation policy to support the innovation structure.
QUANDO Lâ€™INSIEME Ãˆ MEGLIO DELLA SOMMA: NANOMATERIALI IBRIDI ARGENTO-TITANIA ED ORO-TITANIA PER SENSORI ELETTROANALITICI
Authors: Falciola Luigi , Pifferi Valentina , Testolin Anna
Published: September 2020

The interest of the scientific community for nanotechnologies and nanomaterials was born in 1959, on the occasion of the annual meeting of the American Physical Society, when a new approach began with which to consider and manipulate matter on a micro- and nano-metric scale. The subsequent increase in the use of nanomaterials in scientific research is due to their peculiar characteristics: increased surface / volume ratio, new optical and physical properties, high active surface, increased or modified material transport, increased selectivity. All these features make nanomaterials extremely suitable for a wide range of applications, from energy, to catalysis and sensors. In recent decades, apart from the application of nanomaterials characterized by a single component, the use of â€œhybridâ€ nanomaterials, composed of two or more components in â€œintimateâ€ contact, is also rapidly growing. This is connected to the fact that, since in a hybrid material the establishment of synergistic properties is confined to the contact region between the different components, in nanomaterials, given the small size, these effects can become a dominant factor of the entire structure. The result is precisely the establishment of new and unexpected properties (often desired and interesting) which are not the simple sum of the ownership of individual contributions. Given all this, hybrid materials are excellent candidates for applications in the most varied fields, including electroanalysis, which can greatly benefit from these systems. In this context, this work aims to present the construction of devices based on hybrid metal-semiconductor nanomaterials (based on silver or gold nanoparticles and titanium dioxide). In these systems, the presence of metal nanoparticles is exploited for the electroanalytical determination of analytes of medical / diagnostic or environmental interest, while the presence of TiO2 is essential for overcoming the problems of fouling and passivation of the electrode surface following the determination of the molecule under examination. . The possibility of renewing the electrode surface simply by irradiating the device with ultraviolet light, allows you to use the devices remotely for a long time, without their continuous recovery. In the case of the Ag-TiO2 system, an â€œintimate contactâ€ interphase between the silver nanoparticles and titanium dioxide was also found, which makes the hybrid a real new material, with different characteristics and with interesting applications compared to its precursors.
Training Load and Injury Among Middle School–Aged Athletes
Authors: Albrecht Joseph , Biese Kevin M. , Bell David R. , Schaefer Daniel A. , Watson Andrew M.
Published: September 2020

Context

Young athletes are encouraged to participate in high-intensity sport programs. However, most research on the association between training volume (TV) and injury has been performed on adult or professional athletes.

Objective

To evaluate the association between acute and chronic TV (hours/week) and reported injury (yes/no) and evaluate the relationship between acute : chronic TV and injury while controlling for sex, age, and prior injury in young athletes.

Design

Cohort study.

Setting

Online surveys.

Patients or Other Participants

Middle school-aged adolescents.

Main Outcome Measure(s)

We conducted a baseline survey at the start of the 2017–2018 academic year. The baseline survey solicited information regarding demographics, injury history, and primary sport. Subsequent surveys were delivered electronically at the start of each week. Information obtained with the weekly survey included weekly TV and injuries sustained the previous week. Injuries were reported and classified (eg, acute or gradual onset) by the participants. Weekly TV was aggregated as rolling averages over the prior 2, 3, and 4 weeks. Acute:chronic TV was calculated for each participant for every week as the prior week TV divided by the TV during the prior 2 (1 : 2), 3 (1 : 3), and 4 (1 : 4) weeks of the study period.

Results

A total of 244 recruits participated. Higher average TV over the prior 4 weeks (odds ratio [OR] = 0.97; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.93, 1.00; P = .05) was associated with fewer reported injuries. Additionally, higher average TV over the prior 2 (OR = 0.96; 95% CI = 0.93, 0.99; P = .04), 3 (OR = 0.95; 95% CI = 0.91, 0.99; P = .02), and 4 (OR = 0.95; 95% CI = 0.91, 0.99; P = .05) weeks was associated with fewer reported acute injuries the following week. Acute:chronic TV and any injury type were not related.

Conclusions

Consistent, higher levels of physical activity may offer protection against acute injury in young athletes.
Les troubles du sommeil chez l’enfant et l’adolescent atteints de troubles neurodéveloppementaux : une évaluation nécessaire en neuropsychologie
Authors: El-Khatib Héjar , Boulet-Craig Aubrée , Gagnon Katia , Godbout Roger
Published: September 2020

Le sommeil joue un rôle fondamental dans la santé physique, mentale et cognitive des enfants. Malheureusement, les difficultés de sommeil sont très fréquentes dans la population pédiatrique (0-17 ans) et la prévalence est particulièrement élevée chez les enfants et adolescents atteints de troubles neurodéveloppementaux. Les troubles du sommeil nuisent au fonctionnement cognitif, à la capacité à réguler les émotions et aggravent de façon générale le portrait clinique. Il devient alors essentiel de documenter la présence de problèmes de sommeil dans le cadre de l’évaluation neuropsychologique. Le présent article propose ainsi une description du sommeil typique chez les jeunes, des problèmes de sommeil fréquemment associés aux troubles neurodéveloppementaux et des éléments clés à considérer dans la démarche d’évaluation neuropsychologique. L’objectif est d’outiller les neuropsychologues pour qu’ils soient en mesure d’identifier les problèmes de sommeil, les facteurs de risques et de protection, ainsi que de proposer des recommandations adaptées.
La capacité à générer des catégories dans le trouble du spectre de l’autisme : critères perceptifs ou conceptuels?
Authors: Degré-Pelletier Janie , Nader Anne-Marie , Bouchard Valérie , Soulières Isabelle
Published: September 2020

Regrouper les informations en catégories permet de simplifier l’analyse de notre environnement, et de faire des apprentissages. Plusieurs études suggèrent que les enfants présentant un trouble du spectre de l’autisme (TSA) utilisent des processus différents des enfants au développement typique (DT) pour catégoriser l’information, possiblement en se basant davantage sur des critères perceptifs plutôt que conceptuels. L’objectif de cette étude était de comparer la capacité d’enfants TSA et DT âgés de 7 à 14 ans à générer des regroupements par catégories, ainsi que le type de catégories générées dans chaque groupe, à l’aide du test de Catégorisation d’animaux du NEPSY-II. Les 37 enfants TSA inclus dans cette étude ont généré moins de catégories que les 35 enfants DT, mais le type de catégories générées ne différait pas entre les groupes, les deux produisant davantage de catégories perceptives que conceptuelles. Les catégorisations de type perceptif semblent ainsi être plus saillantes à l’âge scolaire, tant chez les enfants autistes que typiques.
Título en español.
Authors: G. W. Bruehl  , Efraín Boneta García
Published: September 2020

La enfermedad de la raya clorótica de la yerba Merker (Pennisetum purpureum Schumac) tiene muchos rasgos en común con la raya clorótica de la caña de azúcar. Los síntomas que presentan las hojas son similares. Ambas enfermedades pueden ir en la semilla y también ambas pueden evitarse si se sumerjen las semillas afectadas en agua caliente (52°C.) por 20 minutos. La yerba enferma con la raya clorótica se encontró, corrientemente, cerca de caña enferma con raya clorótica, o pudo localizarse el sitio de donde provenía la enfermedad que era también donde la caña estaba enferma. La infección en ambas cañas (1, 6) y en la yerba causó grandes pérdidas en el tonelaje. Algunos experimentos con caña de azúcar (1, 6) revelaron pérdidas en sacarosa y en tonelaje. En este trabajo con yerba Merker se encontró que la enfermedad de la raya clorótica retardó la madurez. Posiblemente, la enfermedad de la raya clorótica en la caña de azúcar trastorna su madurez normal bajo ciertas condiciones y de esta manera disminuye los rendimientos de azúcar. No sería hasta que se hagan estudios de transmisión para determinar la posible relación entre las enfermedades de la raya clorótica que atacan la caña y la yerba Merker, que la evidencia de su semejanza podría garantizar firmemente el poder seguir suponiendo que ambas son causadas por el mismo virus. El control de ambas enfermedades, tanto en la caña de azúcar como en la yerba Merker, deben propulsarse a la vez como medida de seguridad.
Título en español.
Authors: George Samuels  , Pablo Landrau, Jr.
Published: September 2020

Filter-press cake may be used advantageously as a fertilizer material if adequate attention is paid to its limitations and full use is made of its particular advantages. Its main disadvantages are its low K2O content and large bulk combined with low concentrations of nutrients. Its main advantages are its cheapness, slower release of nutrients, minor-element content, high water-holding capacity, high exchange capacity, and mulching properties. The following recommendations are made for its use on crops: 1. Apply yearly in small amounts rather than in very large applications once in 3 to 4 years. 2. Use more on light-textured soils, than on heavy clays. 3. Use carefully on very poorly drained soils, not applying the filter-press cake too deeply in the soil, which prevents proper decomposition. 4. Large applications must undergo thorough incorporation into the plowed layer. Surface application and incorporation with the upper inch or two of soil is better for small applications. For root crops, application in the hole below the seed makes better use of minimum quantities. 5. Filter-press cake should be applied to fast-growing crops such as vegetables and tobacco a few weeks before planting, especially if the filter-press cake is not well rotted. 6. Filter-press cake should be supplemented with potash fertilizer when used for crops or soils with high potash demands, about 30 pounds of KCl for every ton of fresh filter-press cake containing 60 percent of moisture. 7. The maximum yearly recommendations in tons per acre for specific crops are: Sugarcane 10, pineapple 30, root crops 20, ornamentals 10 to 20, coffee 20, tobacco 10, vegetables 10, and plantains 10.
ÜÇÜNCÜ NESİL KAHVE İŞLETMELERİNDE TÜRK KAHVESİNİN YERİ: İSTANBUL ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: KEFELİ Edanur , ŞAHİN Öznur , YARMACI Nihan
Published: September 2020

Dünyada en çok tüketilen içeceklerden bir tanesi olan kahve isim ve yapılış şekillerine göre farklılıklar göstermektedir. Türk kültürünün önemli bir parçası haline gelmiş geleneksel bir içecek olarak bilinen Türk Kahvesi ’de bunlardan biridir. Kahve, Yemen’den Anadolu’ya ve Avrupa’ya yayılarak insanların severek tükettiği içeceklerin başında gelmeye başlamıştır. Türk kahvesi, kahvenin dünyaya yayılmasında önemli bir etkiye sahiptir. Zaman içinde günlük hayatın önemli bir parçası haline gelmiştir. Buna ek olarak kahve, Türk kültüründe misafirperverliğin, sohbetin ve kız isteme törenlerinin sembolü haline gelmiştir. Bu yönüyle Türk kahvesi toplumsal ilişkilerde olumlu rol oynadığı görülmektedir. Sosyal değişim aynı zamanda insanların yeme ve içme alışkanlıklarında da değişikliğe yol açmıştır. Değişen yeme içme alışkanlıkları içerisinde yüzyıllardır devam eden bir geleneğe sahip olan Türk kahvesi yapımı ve tüketiminde de değişiklikler görülmektedir. Ayrıca kahvenin özenle hazırlanması, içilmesi üzerinde duran ve kahvenin değerli bir ürün olduğunu öne süren üçüncü nesil kahve işletmelerinin sayısındaki artış dikkate değerdir. Bu kapsamda araştırmanın temel amacı, üçüncü nesil kahve işletmelerinde Türk kahvesinin yerini belirlemektir.
Association of Age and SES of Rural Women with their participation in Farming Activities
Authors: Jain Kavita , Kumar Anant K. , Singh Ummed
Published: September 2020

The agricultural scenario in Rural India presents a very intricate picture of role of women in farming activities. The present study was conducted in district Churu of Rajasthan. Total sample consisted of 300 rural women from 12 villages of 3 panchayat samities of district Churu. Result shows that out of 10 farming activities, extent of participation of rural women was noticed ‘high’ i.e. more than 80% in 4 farming activities i.e. cleaning of field, seed selection and cleaning, intercultural operations and harvesting. ‘low’ in 3 farming activities i.e. manure application, irrigation, and pesticide application whereas ‘nil’ in 3 activities i.e. ploughing, fertilizer application and seed treatment and sowing. Farming activities like cleaning of fields, seed selection and harvesting were the items of maximum participation while manure and pesticide application activities were the items of least participation in all the 3 age groups i.e. younger, middle and older. SES was measured in 3 parameters viz. low, medium and high. High SES respondents participated very poorly for all the farming activities but a little better they participated for seed selection. In medium SES, participated was noticed maximum for seed selection and harvesting i.e. 44.2 and 46.4 percent respectively, while lowest for manure application i.e. 2 (28.5). Respondents of low SES participated to their maximum i.e. 142 for 4 farming activities viz. cleaning of field, seed selection, inter- cultural operations and harvesting with their respective percentage 51.4, 47.9, 54.8 and 50.3. It is well analyzed from the results that the farming activities like seed selection was the item of maximum participation whereas, 2 farming activities i.e. manure and pesticides application were the item of least participation in all the age groups as well as all SES categories.
Studies of variability on Physio-Chemical properties of Aonla (Emblica officinalis Gaertn) fruit
Authors: Kumar Ram , Syamal M. M. , Chandra R. , . Vishwanath
Published: September 2020

The present investigation was conducted on different genotypes of aonla to assess the variability in physico- chemical properties of fruits. These plants were planted in the campus of Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, U.P. The experiment was arranged in randomized block design with 12 treatments and 4 replications. The observations recorded during experiment showed that genotype 6 and 7 were found most superior, in terms of physico-chemical properties of fruits. The maximum pulp content (88.25%), pulp: stone ratio (8.24) and ascorbic acid content (679.25 mg/ 100g) was recorded in genotype 7. Whereas, highest TSS (12.18%), lowest acidity (1.80%) and maximum sugar (3.50%, 2.50% and 6.0% reducing, non-reducing and total sugar respectively) was found in genotype 6.
Yield, nutrient uptake and soil fertility balance as influenced by organic and inorganic nutrient sources in urdbean-wheat cropping system
Authors: Singh Adesh , Singh Joginder
Published: September 2020

A field experiment was conducted at Department of Agronomy, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, to study the direct and residual effect of organic and inorganic sources of nutrients under urdbean-wheat cropping sequence. Growth parameters viz. plant population/m2, plant height, branches/plant and dry matter accumulation/plant at maturity varied significantly due to farmyard manure @ 5t/ha and/or phosphorus @ 40kg P2O5/ha than that of their respective control during both the years. Significantly higher grain yield and NPK uptake in urdbean were also obtained with farmyard manure and phosphorus application over control. Wheat yield (grain, straw and biological) and K uptake did not differ significantly due to residual effect of farmyard manure and phosphorus, whereas NPK uptake varied with residual farmyard manure and phosphorus applied to urdbean during both the years. Maximum grain, straw and biological yield and NPK uptake in wheat were recorded with 100% of recommended fertilizer level, being on par with 75% of recommended level, as compared to 50% of recommended level during both the years. The wheat grain yield with 75% of recommended NPK out yielded 3.14 and 4.08q/ha than 50% of recommended NPK during 2004-05 and 2005-06, respectively. After two crop cycle, the minimum depletion (positive balance ie. the lowest negative values for nitrogen and potassium) was observed at highest fertility level (5t FYM with 40 kg P2O5/ha to urdbean+100% NPK to wheat).
Effect of storage on chemical qualities of khoa prepared from cow milk and buffalo milk
Authors: Gupta H. C. L. , Gupta Devesh
Published: September 2020

The experiment was conducted to study the suitability of different type of coagulation temperature for chhana making. Chhana was prepared by 720C, 820C and 920C from standardized milk (4.5%). It was concluded that chhana prepared from 720C was best in yield and qualities.
Screening of Pseudomonas sp. isolated from rhizosphere of pea plant as plant growth promoter and biocontrol agent
Authors: Nigam Rashmi , Sharma A. K. , Singh Joginder
Published: September 2020

Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are a heterogeneous group of bacteria that are found in the rhizosphere and rhizoplane which can improve plant growth. Pseudomonas spp. is one of the most promising groups of PGPR which can control plant pathogenic microbes in the soil. In this study, an attempt was made to isolate Pseudomonas spp., a potent PGPR in the rhizosphere. Through appropriate microbiological and biochemical methods, the study demonstrated the presence of fluorescent and nonfluorescent Pseudomonads in the rhizosphere of pea. 12 different strains of Pseudomonas were isolated from pea rhizosphere and identified by biochemical tests. Out of these strains five were screened against wilt and root rot pathogens of pea. Antagonistic activity of Pseudomonas isolates were evaluated against wilt and root rots pathogens i.e. Fusarium oxysporum, Rhizoctonia solani and Pythium ultimum through dual culture technique. The study exhibited that all Pseudomonas strains significantly inhibited the growth of Fusarium oxysporum, Rhizoctonia solani and Pythium ultimum as compared to control. Among all the Pseudomonas isolates Ps5 showed maximum inhibition against Fusarium oxysporum, Rhizoctonia solani and Pythium ultimum. Augmentation of such PGPR will ensure a healthy micro climate for pea.
Organophosphorus pesticides stress deranged kinetic values of a few midgut carbohydrases of naiad of Trithemis aurora (burm.) (Odonata: Libellulidae)
Authors: Chand Shekhar
Published: September 2020

The 40 Hrs. treatment of last instar naiad of Trithemis aurora (Burm.) in Chlorphyriphos and Quinalphos pesticides concentrations (LC50 = 5.12 ×10-7 ppm and 7.6 × 10-8 ppm) has shown significant variations in the enzyme kinetic parameters and arrested the enzymatic activity in the midgut tissue of last instar naiad of T. aurora causing deleterious effect on various carbohydrases at standard temp. and pH value. The midgut amylase ( μ and β amylase) showed the change in the velocity of enzymatic reaction under LC50 conc. of chlorpyriphos. The data of initial velocity and substrate concentration were processed to achieve their reciprocal values. These values were plotted and a characteristic Lineweaver Burke straight line was observed from the graph and values of maximum reaction velocity (Vmax) and Michaelis Menten constants (km) were assessed. The present organophosphorus pesticide showed an inhibitory impact on midgut amylase reaction velocity. The double reciprocal plot of initial velocity and substrate concentration after exposing the enzyme under LC50 conc. of chlorphyriphos resulted in varied Vmax and Km. values. These carbohydrase on treatment with LC50 conc. of chlorphyriphos showed an inhibitory change in the reaction velocity. The 1/V and 1/S values were plotted to achieve a characteristic Lineweaver – Burke pattern of Vmax and km values obtained as 5.0 × 10-2 [M] and 2.0 under LC50 chlorphyriphos stress for α amylase. The km and Vmax values were obtained from 0.625 × 10-3 [M] to 1.25 × 10-2 [M] for various other midgut carbohydrases with Vmax value obtained from 0.28 to 5.0 under chlorpyriphos stress. The Quinalphos inhibited the enzymatic efficiencies of various carbohydrases severely and changed Km and Vmax values were found under the pesticidal stress and found as potent uncompetitive inhibitor for enzymes as values compared to the controlled enzymatic reactions by deranging the kinetic values. The Km values determined as on 1/V and 1/S basis found deranged from 1.66 × 10-3 [M] to 10 × 10-2 [M]. The Vmax values were found in a range of 0.41 to 3.3 under LC50 Quinalphos stress for midgut hydrolases. The analysis of enzymec kinetic values revealed the great inhibitory and deranged activities of various carbohydrases under both the pesticide constrain. The present toxicants were found to change the enzymatic velocity negatively. The LC50 concentrations of these toxicants were sufficient to inhibit the activity of present hydrolases as α and β amylase, α glucosidase, α galactosidase, β galactosidase, β frictosidase and α trehalase obtaining a meaningful Lineweaver – Burke line of plotted reciprocals of data of reaction velocity and substrate concentration.
Sheath Blight of Rice: A Review
Authors: Singh Rajbir
Published: September 2020

Sheath Blight, Disease, Rice, Distribution, Systems, Management.
In Vitro efficacy of essential oils on mycelial growth of Magnaporthe griseaca using blast in basmati rice
Authors: Kumar Vipin , Mishra Prashant , Singh Joginder , . Raju
Published: September 2020

Management of Pyriculari agrisea by eco-friendly approaches is promising. In this study the essential oils from Coriander sativum (Coriander), Azadirachta indica (Neem) and Syzygium aromaticum (Clove) were tested against Pyricularia grisea in vitro by poison food technique. The pure culture of P. grisea was allowed to grow at 300ppm, 500ppm and 1000ppm concentration of essential oils on PDA medium. Clove oil was found most effective to inhibit mycelial growth completely at 300, 500 and 1000ppm after72 hrs, 96 hrs and 120 hrs. Next effective oil was observed neem oil followed by coriander oil. This indicated that clove oil is most effective against P. oryzae pathogen. Neem and coriander oil is less effective. The results of the current study indicated that each of the three essential oils tested, reduced the radial growth of P. oryzae.
Impact of drip irrigation scheduling on growth, yield and water use efficiency in chilli crop under western region of Uttar Pradesh
Authors: Kumar Ram , Singh Joginder
Published: September 2020

Drip irrigation is basically precise and slow application of water in the form of discrete continuous drops, sprayed through mechanical devices, called emitters into the root zone of the plant. The field experiment on Impact of fertigation and drip system layout were conducted at Research farm at IFTM University Moradabad (UP). The experiment was laid out in factorial randomized block design with treatments. In chilli maximum yield of 812 g/plant which is worked out as 0.006 t/ha was observed for the treatment T2. Even though the yield for the treatment T2 was high and was due to the reduction in the quantity of material for drip irrigation system. At harvesting time, samples of green pepper fruits were randomly harvested from each plot to measure fruit length, fruit diameter. In addition, total weight of fruits in each treatment were recorded by harvesting pepper fruits twice weekly and then the total yield as Kg/fed., was calculated. The maximum yield of crop 900 gm/plant and minimum of yield 600 gm/plant and total yield 52270 gm (52.270 kg).
A note on parasitisation of top borer by Isotima javensis Rohwer (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae)
Authors: Baitha Arun , Tripathi G. M. , Lal Ram Ji , Nigam Rashmi
Published: September 2020

Isotima javensis is a solitary ecto parasitoid of the sugarcane top borer, S. exceptalis. It attacks the prepupal stage and deposits an egg either on the prepupa or near its vicinity. The extent of parasitisation was observed 2.12%, 4.28%, 7.14%, 5.88% and 5.23 % in I, II, III, IV and V broods of top borer, respectively. The contribution of mortality of pupae of the top borer by parasitisation is high in III and IV broods (Aug-Oct), the time when the brood infestation remains generally very high. The maximum female ratio (59.72%) was observed in III brood of parasitisation followed by 55.20 % in IV brood. In I and II broods, however more or less equal number of males and females can be observed in the field. Equality in the sex ratio at this time ensures fertilisation of almost all the females for retaining the vigour and vitality of the species. The absence of unfertilized parasites naturally removes the chances of parthenogenetic reproduction and thus the number of females gradually rises in the succeeding season. It is concluded that there are several attributes of parasitoid i.e. specific parasite of top borer; its life cycle is much shorter than its host; active throughout the period of activity of the host and even it hibernates under north Indian conditions which make it a good biocontrol agent. It is suggested that parasitoid may be exploited in biological control programme, more detailed study is required for mass multiplication in the laboratory on an alternate host, release technique and survival in the sugarcane field.
Noise level monitoring of different zone of Haridwar (Uttarakhand), India
Authors: Kaushik Himanshu , Kaushik Sudhanshu , Saini Pankaj
Published: September 2020

In the present study, noise levels were measured in different zones within Haridwar city viz., industrial, residential, commercial and silence zone, on working day and non working day (Holiday of Sunday) in August 2016. The results show that the noise level of study sites is higher during the working day as compared to non working day, except residential zone. Keywords: Traffic, means of entertainment.
Effect of biochemical profiles and reproductive performance during internal parasites in Goat and Sheep
Authors: Mahto Dinesh
Published: September 2020

Gastrointestinal parasitic infected ewes and does were kept almost parasite free for about 3 months using Albendazole alone or supplemented with mineral mixture. The Hb (g/dl) level ranged from 8.83±0.08 to 8.96±0.03 in ewes and does was 8.78±0.02 to 8.95±0.24 before treatment. The level of Hb increased significantly (P less than 0.01) in both the treatment groups after treatment on day 20.The Serum level of Ca, P, Cu and Zn in ewes and does increased significantly after treatment on day 20 in both the treatment groups as comparison to control group. Although they did not vary significantly among themselves except the level of Cu which was significantly (P less than 0.01) higher in group II than the group I in ewes and does. The level of Zn was higher in group I than group II in does. The minimum interval from treatment to onset of estrus were recorded in group II , 41 days in ewes and 43 days in does which was followed by group I 44 days in ewes and 46 days in does and control group 55 days in ewes and 52 days in does. The average required number of services per conception in does were 1.33, 1.00 and 2.00 for I, II and control groups, respectively. The corresponding values in ewes were 1.67, 1.17 and 2.17, respectively. The pregnancy rates in the three groups were 66.66, 83.33 and 33.33%, respectively in case of does. The corresponding values in ewes were 50.00, 66.66 and 33.36%, respectively.
Quality parameters of tomato as influenced by micronutrients and bio-fertilizers
Authors: Ahirwar K. , Namdev Sant Kumar , Singh Harpal , Bareliya Pradeep Kumar
Published: September 2020

Maximum Vitamin ‘C’ content, total soluble solids shelf life of fruits and minimum cracking percentage was noticed under T7 (mixture of all micronutrients) amongst treatments of micronutrients. Variations in vitamin ‘C’ content and cracking percentage were non significant due to bio-fertilizers. However highest total soluble solids were noted for T8 (Azotobacter @ 1 kg/ha as seedling treatment) whereas T10 (Azotobacter + Azospirillum @ 1 kg/ha each as seedling treatment) recorded the highest shelf life of fruits amongst treatments of bio-fertilizers. Treatments had no effect on fruit colour, fruit shape and stem end colour.
Pollen Foraging Behaviour of Apis dorsata at the onset of spring in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors: Chatterjee Reshmi
Published: September 2020

Honey is the natural sweet produced by honeybees from nectar and other secretions of plants. Honeybees not only collect nectar but also pollen that forms an integral part of their diet. House bees collect the nectar from the stomach of the worker bees followed by enzymatic action that ripens the nectar into honey. In the foregoing study gut analysis of Apis dorsata collected from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh is done to study pollen load present therein. Reverse mellisopalynological analysis during early spring reflects the floral resource that makes up the dietary habit of the bee. Syzgium cumini forms the dominant grain in the pollen load recovered from the mid gut. This qualitative approach throws light to the bee flora of the region and can be utilized for the regional potential for apiary industries.
Evaluation of plant products against tobacco caterpillar, Spodoptera liture (Fabricius) on soybean
Authors: Soni V. K. , Joshi Bhupesh , Dubey V. K. , Dwivedi R. K.
Published: September 2020

The tobacco caterpillar, Spodoptera litura (Fabricius) is the most serious pest of soybean. Plant products or botanical pesticides are the important alternatives to minimize or replace the use of synthetic pesticides. The present study was conducted during kharif, 2016 at S K College of Agriculture and Research Station, Kawardha (Kabirdham) Chhhattisgarh. The experiment was carried out in RBD design with eight treatments and three replications. Tobacco caterpiller, S. litura is the most damaging insect pest of soybean. In the evaluation of plant products against S. litura NSKE @5% was found second most effective botanicals after recommended insecticide on soybean after both the sprays 1st as well 2nd with benefit cost ratio of 1.14.
Development of superior hybrids for fibre quality based on heterosis and combining ability in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)
Authors: Sivia Sukhdeep Singh , Siwach S. S. , Sangwan O. , . Sunayana
Published: September 2020

The cultivated Gossypium spp. represents the most important, natural fibre crop in the world. Breeding for high cotton yield is still the primary goal of cotton breeding programs, but improving fibre quality has become increasingly important. The enhancement of fibre quality traits like fibre length, strength, and fibre fineness is an essential requirement for the modern textile industry. The objective of this study was to facilitate the selection in cotton breeding program and estimate the general combining ability (GCA) of the parents and specific combining ability (SCA) of hybrids considered for the development of high yielding and better fiber quality in early generations. The study was carried out at cotton research area, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar (India) during 2014 and 2015 kharif season. Fifteen cotton lines (which have maximum diversity) and four testers (which are known as well adapted and high yielding) were crossed in a line x tester mating design in 2014. Nineteen genotypes and 60 F1 hybrids were planted in the randomized complete block design with three replications at the same experimental area in 2015. The ratio of δ2 GCA /δ2 SCA was less than unity for all the nine characters indicating preponderance of non-additive gene action (dominance and epistasis), which is an important in exploitation of heterosis through hybrid breeding. The best general combining ability was detected from the parent H1470 for seed cotton yield, H1464 and H1098-i for fiber quality traits. SCA was significant for AC726 x H1236, ISR12 x H1226, HR1 x H1117 hybrid combinations for yield and fiber quality. The crosses H1470 x H1236 and H1470 x H1098-i were reported good heterosis for seed cotton yield as well as for fibre quality, selected the best hybrids were H1464 x H1098-i and H1463 x H1226. These cross combinations involved at least one parent with high or average GCA effect for a particular trait. The cross combination involving H1470, H1098-i and H1464 parents’ recorded significant positive heterosis with acceptable SCA effect for both yield and fibre quality parameters. This investigation concluded that the parents H1470, H1098-i and H1464 can be used in hybrid development programme with better fibre quality.
Effect of various levels of nitrogen on growth, yield and quality of fodder maize
Authors: Kumar Rajeev , Kumar Sanjeev , Kumar Anil , Singh B. B. , Singh Ravendra , Kumar Pradeep
Published: September 2020

A field experiment was conducted in the Department of Agricultural Botany, Janta Mahavidiyalaya Ajeetmal, Auraiya (C. S. J. M. University, Kanpur) during 2014, to evaluate the effect of various levels of nitrogen on growth, yield and quality of fodder maize. 3 treatments were taken up (viz.,T1 75, T2 100 and T3 125 kg nitrogen ha-1 along with control (T0).Plant height, dry matter accumulations (t ha-1), forage yield (t ha-1) increased with increasing levels of nitrogen, while stem diameters (cm), leaf area (cm2), fresh weight (g), crude protein percent decreased with increasing levels of nitrogen.
Nematode community structure in crop fields near Yamuna in Faridabad, Haryana
Authors: Ahalavat Shikha , Chaubey Ashok Kumar
Published: September 2020

A survey of agricultural fields near Yamuna in Faridabad, Haryana was conducted to study the diversity and community structure of the soil inhabiting nematodes. A total of 32 genera belonging to 7 orders and 22 families were recorded. In terms of abundance, order Tylenchida was most abundant while in terms of number of genera, order Rhabditida was most frequent. Out of 32 genera, 10 viz., Pratylenchus, Psilenchus, Helicotylenchus, Hemicriconemoides, Hoplolaimus, Meloidogyne, Rotylenchulus, Tylenchorhynchus, Hirschmanniella, Xiphinema belonged to plant-parasitic nematodes. Overall Meloidogyne was the most abundant among all the nematode genera.
Effect of organic manure based on distillery compost, inorganic fertilizer and farm yard manure on the yield quality of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea L.)
Authors: Kumar Mahesh , Kumar Santosh , Sharma Rajeshwari , Dwivedi V. K.
Published: September 2020

The experiment was laid out in randomised block design (RBD)during the crop season of 2004 -05 and 2005-06 at the research farm of J.V.P.G. College, Baraut, Baghpat (U.P.) comprising 10 treatments with 3 replications. DEBPCFYM, combinations of DEBPC+FYM and inorganic fertilizer significantly increased seed yield. Biological yield and quality content of Indian mustard. Among the various treatments, application of FYM 5t/ha + DEBPC 3t/ ha recorded highest seed yield, biological yield and all the quality contents in both the years.