bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Invisibilized creativity: Sociogenesis of an “innovation” process developed by cartoneros for post-consumption waste recycling
Authors: Carenzo Sebastian
Published: April 2018

Unlike the private companies that runs the waste collection system, the recovery and classification of waste carried out by cartoneros (waste pickers) in Buenos Aires metropolis has not yet been acknowledged as a “public service” (one of the main demands of cartonero organizations). Their work is based on the commercialization of recovered materials for the local and global recycling industry in a market defined by high levels of intermediation and incidence of monopolies in price formation. Consequently, levels of profitability attained in this first link of the chain are extremely meager, hence the importance of achieve value-adding issues becomes key for strengthen the economies of their organizations. Moreover, some public policy actions were oriented to address this goal by a so called process of "technification" of their working process. However, the results obtained so far, were not encouraging at all. Over more than a decade of the emergence of the cartonero phenomenon in Argentina, the technological features of their job have not shown significant changes. Most of them still focus on collecting and sorting as main activities, using very analyzes an “innovation” process developed by members of a cartonero cooperative in the Greater Buenos Aires. The project involves the recycling of industrial cellulose waste for manufacturing bricks and plates for housing construction. The core of my argument can be synthesized in the following question: what happens when an “innovation” process does not come from the contribution of specialized “technicians”, but responds to an experimental practice developed by the cartoneros themselves?.

This shift at the level of the socially legitimate locus to produce “innovation” is analytically revealing for examining the contradictory dynamics in the construction of social relations deployed in this experience, focusing mainly on the tensions present in the institutionalization of the ongoing creative process.rudimentary tools and machines and obtaining a small profit if we consider the hard work they make on a daily basis. Departing from an ethnographic approach this article reconstructs and
Do Regional Medical Campuses Contribute to the Production of General Surgeons? A Study of 789 Medical School Graduates from 3 Campuses Who Matched into General Surgery Residencies over 40 Years: 1974 to 2015
Authors: Avery Daniel
Published: April 2018

Background

A Regional Medical Campus (RMC) is a medical school campus separate from the main medical school at which a portion of preclinical

or clinical training of medical students is carried out. The College of Community Health Sciences of The University of Alabama

in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is the Tuscaloosa Regional Campus of the University of Alabama School of Medicine (UASOM). The question

we sought to answer with this study is whether or not regional campuses produce general surgeons.

Design, Setting and Participants

Publicly available data for 6271 graduates of the University of Alabama School of Medicine from the Birmingham, Tuscaloosa and

Huntsville campuses from 1974 to 2015 was obtained by using Google Search Engine. The list was expanded to include the data

described by the variables in Table 1.

Results

Between 1974 and 2015, 789 graduates of the University of Alabama School of Medicine assigned to the Birmingham, Tuscaloosa

and Huntsville Campuses matched into Categorical Surgery. All three campuses matched similar percentages of students ranging

from 10.4% to 13.3% (Table 2). The main campus at Birmingham matched 599 medical students into general surgery and 202

practice general surgery. The Tuscaloosa Regional Campus matched 88 medical students into general surgery and 47 practice

general surgery. The Huntsville Regional Campus matched 103 medical students into general surgery and 41 practice general surgery

(Table 2).

Conclusions

A comparable percentage of medical students at each campus matched into general surgery. The main campus contributed a larger

absolute number of practicing general surgeons while regional medical campuses contributed a higher percentage of practicing

general surgeons. Regional medical campuses contribute significantly to the deficit of general surgeons in this country.
Mutagenic effect of EMS and DES on Tenai (Setaria italica) in M1 generation
Authors: L. Mullainathan I. Anittha,
Published: April 2018

Mutation breeding gives better results for crop improvement through genetic manipulations when compared  to  other conventional breeding techniques. The present work focused in order to find out the effect of chemical mutagens; EMS and DES on Setaria italica in M1 generation. The seeds of Tenai, variety CO(Te)7 treated with different concentration of EMS and DES. The LD50 was observed at 30mM in EMS and 40mM in DES. Selection studies were conducted to improve the yield and to generate genetic variability in different quantitative traits such as days to first bloom, plant height, number of leaves, number of nodes, length and breadth of ear head, 1000 seed weight and yield per plant. The results revealed that, all the parameters were decreased with increasing concentration in both EMS and DES, while days to first bloom was increasing with increasing concentration. According to the result all the parameters  studied  shows a negative direction towards crop improvement in M1 generation because of the stress caused by mutagenic treatment.
Analisis Pelabuhan IPPI Dan ENDE Yang Diusulkan Untuk Dikelola Oleh Pemerintah
Authors: Putra Teguh Pairunan
Published: April 2018

Sebagai pelabuhan umum yang dikelola Pelindo III Cabang Maumere, Pelabuhan Ende dan Ippi memiliki keunggulan karena memiliki kedekatan dengan sumber komoditas berupa hasil pertanian seperti jagung, kopi, biji jambu mete, perikanan tangkap dan sebagainya, namun operasionalnya sangat tergantung pada cuaca, karena di sana ada musim angin timur atau angin barat. Akibatnya, dermaga pelabuhan tak bisa dipakai sandar kapal sepanjang tahun, sehingga kegiatan bongkar/muat tak bisa optimal, untuk itu Pemerintah mengusulkan agar pengelolaan Pelabuhan Ippi dikembalikan ke Kementerian Perhubungan, agar dapat berkembang lebih pesat dan dapat mendorong perekonomian NTT. Dengan dikelola Kemenhub, anggaran pengembangannya akan berasal dari APBN. Tujuan kajian adalah untuk mengevaluasi pengelolaan Pelabuhan yang diusahakan oleh PT. (Persero) Pelindo I – IV yang merugi. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis Diskriptif kuantitatif.Hasil kajian menunjukkan Pelabuhan Ende dan Pelabuhan Ipi secara fisik kedua dermaga tersebut serta trestlenya mengalami kerusakan yang cukup parah dan menurut responden keberadaan pelabuhan Ende berada di bawah standard, ini mengambarkan bahwa pelabuhan Ende secara rata-rata mendekati penilai buruk. Penilaian yang paling rendah diberikan pada fasilitas pelabuhan karena kapasitas dan peralatan yang ada dianggap belum memadai. Agar Pelabuhan Ende dan Ippi berkembang lebih pesat dan dapat mendorong perekonomian di NTT, pelabuhan tersebut dikembalikan pengelolaanya kepada Kementerian Perhubungan, sehingga dana pengembangan pelabuhan bisa berasal dari APBN.
FAKTOR PENYEBAB KETIDAKMAMPUAN PETANI MEMENUHI PERMINTAAN BABYBUNCIS UNTUKPT. ALAMANDA SEJATI UTAMA SERTASTRATEGI UNTUK MENGATASINYA (Studi Kasus Kelompok Tani Tauhid, Kabupaten Bandung Barat)
Authors: KARTIWA NUR ANNISA RIZKITA , DJUWENDAH ENDAH
Published: April 2018

Baby Kenya bean is a bean types that has a good prospects, it has successfully entered the export market. Poktan Tauhid which is a part of the Farmers Group (Gapoktan) Lembang Agri are the farmers group who grows baby kenya bean. The aim of this research are to know the causative factors of farmer that led to an inability to meet the demand for the baby kenya bean for PT. Alamanda Sejati Utama and determine the accurate strategy which can be implemented in Poktan Tauhid to overcome the problems.The research design is qualitative with descriptive analysis technique with fishbone diagrams and analysis of operation strategies with QSPM. The results of the research indicates that a very problematic technical factors among others are the weather conditions, pest and plant disease. While non-technical factors that is very problematic isthe harvest labor. In addition, technical factors that enter into the troubled category are technology, seeds, water availability andthe wind. The alternative strategy that can be implemented in Poktan Tauhid Backward Integration.The implication of this alternative strategy is enabling Poktan Tauhid to better control the process to reschedule planting schedules for every babykenya bean farmer. Moreover, counseling should be given more frequently, related to technologies and the prevention of pests and diseases naturally.Keyword :Causative factors, alternative strategy, baby kenya bean
ANALISIS DAYA SAING USAHA TERNAK SAPI POTONG RAKYAT DI KABUPATEN MEMPAWAH
Authors: HITANI ABDUL HAFIDZ , NURLIZA NURLIZA , DOLOROSA EVA
Published: April 2018

This research aims to analyze the development of profitability, productivity, and output growth as well as to analyze the development of the competitiveness of the beef cattle bussiness in Mempawah Regency. This research took placed in 9 Sub-distric in Mempawah. The method used was the descriptive method using the panel data from 2008-2013. The data were processed using the method of ICI (Industrial Competitive Index) by finding out the indicator which included the index of profitability, productivity and output growth. The results of the analysis showed that the growth rate of the profitability index was 15.07%, the productivity index 12.67% and output growth index -4.74%. Based on the result of the analysis, the growth rate of the industry competitive index (ICI) for 9 Sub-distric in Mempawah Regency overall had a positive value. This indicated that the 9 Sub-distric in Mempawah Regency had the capability of competitiveness. The growth rate of the industrial competitive index for Mempawah Regency was 9.12%.
KELEMBAGAAN GAPOKTAN MANGGIS DALAM MENGHADAPI PASAR MEA
Authors: CHARINA ANNE , KUSUMO RANI ANDRIANI BUDI , MUKTI GEMA WIBAWA
Published: April 2018

MEA market is a great opportunity for our farmers. One commodity that is likely to be competitive in the MEA market is mangosteen. In fact, various problems faced by Gapoktan to plunge into the free market MEA. This study tried to assess the problems faced by Gapoktan Arta Mukti in the face of the MEA market and looking for problem-solving strategies faced. The method used is descriptive survey, with respondents 30 members Gapoktan Arta Mukti. Soft Systems Methodology used to analyze the problem and produce a conceptual model Gapoktan institutional improvement. The results showed there were many constraints faced by farmers' groups in the face of the MEA level of motivation among farmers to compete in the MEA is still lacking, the availability of ICT is not yet supporting, international networking has not been formed. But on the other hand the farmer has a carrying capacity of which has been certified organic and GHP as an important factor in commodity Manggis a prerequisite for entry into the free market. To prepare gapoktan jump directly to the required socialization MEA MEA, Quality Supervision, ICT Applications and Preparation of international networks.
ANALISIS KELAYAKAN FINANSIAL PENGELOLAAN DAN PENGGUNAAN TRAKTOR RODA DUA (HAND TRAKTOR) DI KABUPATEN SAMBAS (Studi Kasus pada UPJA Penerima Bantuan Traktor Roda Dua Tahun 2015)
Authors: HERIYANSAH HERIYANSAH , MUANI ANI , ISYTAR IBRAHIM
Published: April 2018

UPJA (Usaha Pelayanan Jasa Alsiantan) as economic organization in rural area, which moves in the management and service, has purpose to get profit (profit making), managed based on economic scale, and market oriented.  The purpose of this present research are: 1) Knowing the financial appropriateness of soil tillage service using the hand tractor, and 2) Knowing the comperation of the farmers’ income with land soil tillage (Olah Tanah) system (OT) that using hand tractor and the farmers’ income without soil tillage (Tanpa Olah Tanah) system (TOT).  The present research that involved nine UPJA, 45 farmers using land maintenance service and 45 farmers whom not using land maintenance service, that spread out in five Sub-district in Sambas district, that are selakau, Selakau Timur, Pemangkat, Tebas an Jawai Sub-district. The data analyzed by two analysis tools that are: 1. The financial analysis with assessment indicators that an Net Present Value, Internal Rate of Return, Net Benefit Cost Ratio, and Sensitivity Analysis.  2. The t-Test analysis.
PENGARUH MODEL INQUIRY LEARNING TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS MATEMATIS SISWA PADA MATERI FUNGSI KUADRAT KELAS X SMA NEGERI 3 SINGKAWANG
Authors: Prameswari Giyanti , Apriana Ristia , Wahyuni Rika
Published: April 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh model inquiry learning terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis matematis siswa. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif eksperimen dengan desain True Eksperimental Design dengan bentuk desain Post-test Only Control Design. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah tes kemampuan berpikir kritis matematis, angket motivasi belajar siswa, dan lembar observasi keterlaksanaan model inquiry learning. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian untuk mengetahui pengaruh model inquiry learning terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis matematis digunakan rumus Effect Size, untuk mengetahui pengaruh model inqiry learning terhadap motivasi belajar siswa dan keterlaksanaan model inquiry learning dianalisis secara deskriptif menggunakan persentase rata-rata. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data disimpulkan bahwa: 1) Terdapat pengaruh model inquiry learning terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis matematis siswa yaitu nilai Effect Size yaitu sebesar 0,9 yang berada pada kriteria tinggi; 2) Model inquiry learning memberikan pengaruh yang lebih baik terhadap motivasi belajar siswa karena persentase rata-rata motivasi belajar siswa yang diajarkan dengan model inquiry learning sebesar 81,64% dengan kriteria sangat tinggi sedangkan persentase rata-rata motivasi belajar siswa yang diajarkan dengan model pembelajaran langsung sebesar 69,28% dengan kriteria tinggi; 3) Keterlaksanaan model inquiry learning terlaksana dengan sangat baik dengan persentase keterlaksanaan model inquiry learning sebesar 81,44% memiliki kriteria sangat baik.  
La crí­tica como proyecto intelectual. Hilvanes continuistas del pensamiento social latinoamericano
Authors: Giordano Verónica
Published: April 2018

La década del noventa significó un grave retroceso para la tradición de pen­samiento crí­tico en América Latina. El colonialismo intelectual degradó esa valiosa cualidad que habí­a distinguido a nuestras ciencias sociales en los años sesenta y setenta: pensar crí­ticamente desde América Latina y para América Latina. La interdisciplinariedad y la historicidad fueron reemplazadas por una reclusión en el núcleo duro de saberes especí­ficos, los cuales prescindie­ron de toda referencia temporal en nombre de la objetividad. Concomitante­mente, se multiplicaron las citas de autoridad de pensadores foráneos que, en general, desconocí­an los problemas especí­ficos de nuestra región. En años recientes la crí­tica, como caracterí­stica indispensable para una ciencia propia, se habí­a revalorizado de la mano de proyectos polí­ticos que afirmaban la soberaní­a nacional, en consonancia con la autonomí­a intelectual. Pero el giro a la derecha que se está produciendo en el mundo y en la región en la actual coyuntura está provocando un grave embate a la capacidad crí­tica. Este ar­tí­culo propone pensar la sociologí­a crí­tica latinoamericana como sociologí­a histórica desde la perspectiva de la hibridación de disciplinas, para luego trazar una genealogí­a de pensamiento crí­tico que se perfila como proyecto intelectual de transformación social. Palabras clave: sociologí­a latinoamericana, sociologí­a histórica, pensamiento latinoamericano, pensamiento crí­tico.
Uso de tecnologias nas aulas de matemática: pesquisa com professores da cidade de Dourados (MS)
Authors: Conti Keli Cristina , Silva Denis Rodrigues
Published: April 2018

Esse trabalho apresenta uma releitura um trabalho de conclusão de curso (2017), em que realizamos uma pesquisa do tipo levantamento ou survey, com professores de Matemática atuantes em escolas públicas na cidade de Dourados (MS). Fizeram parte da pesquisa 29 professores, participando por meio de questionários impressos e eletrônicos. Objetivando saber se os professores de Matemática da cidade de Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul, utilizavam tecnologias em suas aulas, buscou-se neste trabalho, responder a seguinte questão: Os professores de Matemática da cidade de Dourados, estado de Mato Grosso do Sul, utilizam tecnologias em suas aulas? Através dos resultados encontrados pudemos concluir que tais professores utilizam pouco as tecnologias nas aulas de Matemática, frente à grande frequência de utilização fora dela e devido a fatores diversos, tem sido desafiante para a maioria desses professores aumentar essa frequência.
Un modelo de atención en rehabilitación basado en la bioética para personas en situación de discapacidad
Authors: Duarte Torres Silvia Cristina
Published: April 2018

Según cifras de Naciones Unidas y Asociaciones Internacionales, existen entre 500 y 600 millones de personas en el mundo que presentan algún tipo de discapacidad física o mental, es decir, un 10% de los habitantes del mundo. Además, se estima que el 25% de la población total se ve afectada por las dificultades existentes para las personas con discapacidad. Asimismo, Naciones Unidas señala que un 98% de las personas con discapacidad viven en países en desarrollo, que no tienen acceso a servicios de rehabilitación, que sólo un 25% de las personas cuenta con algún empleo o ingreso, dicho de otra forma, el 75% restante es considerado inactivo. Más aún, el 80% depende de sus familiares o amigos y cerca del 10% vive de la caridad o limosna. El proceso de rehabilitación involucra directamente los principios éticos como la defensa de la dignidad de las personas, el servicio, la solidaridad entre otros. Este tema de la atención de la persona con discapacidad se relaciona directamente con la bioética, actual disciplina que reformula una ética de la vida para los tiempos de alta tecnología. Este artículo es una reflexián sobre los principales dilemas de tipo bioético de los profesionales de la rehabilitación, los diferentes modelos de rehabilitación que se han desarrollado a través del tiempo .finalmente se establece una propuesta de modelo de atención para la persona con discapacidad basado en la bioética.
POLA PENATAAN RUANG PANTI JOMPO BERDASARKAN AKTIVITAS DAN PERILAKU PENGHUNINYA
Authors: Devi Evian
Published: April 2018

Title: Living Arrangement Pattern Nursing Home Occupants Based Activities and BehaviorPhysical comfort in a building can give an effect to the psychological inhabitans. In the design of nursing homes, where the residents are elderly, certainly they have a different physical comfort with a younger people. The degenerative disease on elderly cause the need for special attention in architecture, especially on safety and comfort. Currently the nursing homes, mostly do not noticed it well, so still discovered lots of the elderlies got an accident and depressed in a nursing home. This research purpose to know the relationship between the aspects of both comfort and safety for elderly in nursing home that can make the elderly feel comfortable and happy living in their residence. The methods of this research is as follows: first, understand the criteria of elderly in related literatures and observations regarding to the elderly and other related literatures that subscribe with safety and comfort. Second, the literatures study were used to analyze the case study such as Nursing Home Wisma Mulia (Jakarta), Nursing Home Senjarawi (Bandung), and Nursing Home Muara Kasih (Bogor). The results of analysis from the case studies based on the literature, produce an architectural design criteria for the review occupancy elderly. The results of this research concluded that the design of the comfortable and safe against risk of any accident that may occur to the elderly, provided a circulation which can be passes by two wheelchairs at once and freeway, provided handrail in the circulation, provided ramp in any difference level of floor, and using a contrast color but dominant in light and warm color. The other considerations are the availability nostalgic room, playroom for children and the other facility that make the frequency of their families, visiting more often.Keywords: Elderly , safety , comfort , nursing homes.
PENATAAN PERMUKIMAN NELAYAN MENUJU KAWASAN ZERO WASTE
Authors: Susanto Roswita Rensa
Published: April 2018

Title: Fisherman Settlement Arrangement to Area Zero WasteThe quality of the environment in Gudang Lelang fishermen district is getting decrease because of trash problem. The purpose of the research is to know the appropriate form of the district’s arrangement as a problem solving of trash to be applied to Gudang Lelang fishermen as a Zero Waste district. The methods of data collection are observation, literature, and interview. The analysis performed covers environment, human and building which the result of the analysis is startegy for district planning.Keywords: A district’s system, fishermen settlement, trash.
POLA SPASIAL TERITORI PADA LANSKAP-HUNIAN MASYARAKAT PELADANG DESA JURUAN LAOK MADURA TIMUR
Authors: Febrianto Redi Sigit , Wulandari Lisa Dwi , Santosa Herry
Published: April 2018

Masyarakat etnis Madura dikenal sebagai masyarakat peladang jagung yang individual, mandiri dan berpola subsistensi, diidentifikasi memiliki tiga teritori utama yaitu: teritori hunian, teritori ruang terbuka dan teritori lanskap pertanian. Jarak antar cluster hunian berjauhan menyebabkan disebut sebagai masyarakat individual sekaligus mandiri. Ketergantungan hidup terhadap hasil panen menyebabkan jarak hunian dengan lanskap pertaniannya sangat dekat sehingga disebut masyarakat subsistensi. Moral ekonomi berorientasi pada tanah (land ethics),karena kegigihan mempertahankan spasial teritorinya. Sehingga pertanyaan mendasar penelitian adalah  bagaimana pola spasial ketiga teritori pada desa Juruan Laok Madura? Strategi yang digunakan adalah etnografi, dengan rancangan penelitian kualitatif. Metode pengumpulan data utama berupa wawancara mendalam, tak-tik pertanyaan terbuka, dengan teknik sampling kasus tipikal pada empat hunian berdasarkan lima kriteria yaitu: civitas, aktivitas, pola hunian, pola lanskap pertanian dan eksistensi artefak berupa obyek penyimpanan panen. Validasi internal berupa observasi, pengukuran dan dokumentasi arsitektural, disebabkan sifat subsistensi etnis madura, sehingga kepala desa bukan nara sumber validasi internal, melainkan partisipan selaku pemilik hunian. Analisis dilakukan dengan mengkomparasi dengan konsep arsitektural-antropologis, konsep human space, juga dengan studi tema terkait. Hasil yang diperoleh adalah perwujudan  konsep pola spasial yang disebut habitat. Konsep pola spasial yang disebut habitat ini terdiri dari : place, environment dan landscape. Susunan ketiganya membentuk satu gelembung hirarki yaitu place berada di dalam  environment, sedangkan place dan environment berada di dalam landscape. Merujuk konsep dari arsitektural-antropologis, hirarki ketiga unsur ini disebut sebagai: habitat. Kata kunci: teritori utama, eksistensi artefak arsitektural-antropologis dan habitat
Day time variations in noise levels at major crossings of Jammu city, India
Authors: Rampal Raj Kumar , Kotwal Sumit , Jasrotia Ranbir Singh
Published: April 2018

The present study has been carried to assess Equivalent noise level (Leq), Noise climate (NC), Traffic noise index (TNI) and Day Time Average Noise level from7.00 A.M. to 9.00 P.M (Ld) at eleven major crossings of Jammu City. The Leq and Ld values at all the sites were observed to be above permissible limits prescribed by CPCB. The calculated values of Ld at all the sites were observed to be statistically significant at 0.05 (5%) level of significance (p=0.000-0.004).
Larval form of the genus Thubunaea Seurat, 1914 from the body cavity of an insect, Supella sp., at Meerut (U.P.), India
Authors: Singh H.S. , Malti Malti , Chaudhary Anshu
Published: April 2018

The present communication deals with a larval nematode belonging to the genus Thubunaea Seurat, 1914, from the body cavity of an insect, Supella sp., at Meerut, U.P. Both encysted and free larval stages were recovered. Morphology of the larvae is described in detail.
Molecular structure elucidation and hydrogen bonding analysis of a pyrazolone derivative
Authors: Rajnikant Rajnikant , Parihar Sarita , Kohli Sabeta , Sharma Sakshi , Narayana B. , Samshuddin S.
Published: April 2018

The title compound crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system with space group P21/c having unit cell parameters: a=7.6329(4), b=7.8137(4), c=28.0651(14) Å, ? =95.995o. The structure converges to a final R-value of 0.0563. The two C-N bonds in Ring B are puckered as the torsion around these bonds is 29.67(2)o and -18.49(2)o , respectively. The two methyl carbons as well as the oxygen atom of the central N-containing five-membered ring (B) are significantly deviated from their mean positions. The magnitude of dihedral angle between the phenyl ring A and B is 133.09(1)o while it is 170.43(1)o between ring B and the phenyl ring C. This indicates that the molecule adopts a non-planar configuration. The crystal structure is stabilized by few C-H…O and C-H…N inter and intramolecular hydrogen interactions.
Effect of vehicular pollution on Duranta repens L. in Jammu City
Authors: Raina Anil K. , Bala Chand
Published: April 2018

Experimental potted plants of Duranta repens has been exposed to air pollution at major traffic crossings-Amphalla chowk, Dogra chowk, Bikram chowk, Satwari chowk of Jammu city and also inside University Campus in the department which has been taken as a reference site. Sets of 10 plants were kept at each site and analyzed for various micro morphological, anatomical and biochemical parameters to assess the changes due to air pollution. Analysis of data revealed that micro-morphological parameters viz. stomatal frequency, epidermal cell frequency increased significantly while others like size of the stomata, epidermal cells and length, breadth ratio of the epidermal cells decreased significantly in plants kept at polluted location. All the anatomical parameters such as thickness of midrib region, midrib adjoining region, spongy tissue, upper epidermis and vascular bundles decreased significantly in exposed plants. Among biochemical parameters chlorophyll b decreases significantly while ascorbic acid increases significantly. Air Pollution Tolerance Index (APTI) has also been calculated and found to increase significantly in plants kept at polluted location which indicate that the Duranta repens serve as sink to air pollutants and can be effectively employed for phyto-monitoring auto exhaust pollution along the road side of the busy traffic ways.
Impact of combined action of Neem and Eucalyptus oil volatiles on different stages of Corcyra cephalonica (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)
Authors: Pathak P. H. , Pandey Sangita
Published: April 2018

Combined action of neem (Azadiracta indica) and eucalyptus (Eucalyptus sp.) oil volatiles causes a sharp reduction in percent egg hatchability in rice moth, Corcyra cephalonica (Stainton) (Lepidoptera: pyralidae) when freshly laid eggs were exposed to these volatiles for 24 hours. A marked decline in egg output and egg hatchability in reproductive pairs, was observed whose larvae were allowed to develop in a programmed manner in an environment, laden with combined action of selected volumes of neem and eucalyptus oil or when both the sexes of these pyralids, were confined for the prescribed limited period, in such odorous environment. A significant reduction in glycogen, lipid and protein level and an increase in free amino acids was noticed in testes and ovaries of these pyralids, when breeding pairs were exposed to the selected volatiles for a period of six hours only.
A report on the Butterflies in Jhansi (U.P.) India
Authors: Kumar Ashok
Published: April 2018

The city Jhansi is famous for the fort, gardens and surrounding hilly areas. These gardens and hilly areas have supported for butterflies and other insects. The butterflies are essential part of any natural ecosystem as their adults performs pollination. They are highly mobile organism and are able to maintain connectivity between the fragmental habitats. The larval stages are herbivorous and cause economic damage but adult are beneficial as pollinators of several trees and herbaceous flora. They are vulnerable to changes in flower supply resulting fromdeforestation and environmental pollution hence they are the biological indicators of pollution. The present study was conducted regarding the different selected sites visited by butterflies, their foraging activity and abundance at different sites of Jhansi. During the visit some species of butterflies were collected as flower visitors on different species of flowering plants (garden, cultivated, semi wild and wild) in selected areas. The species of collected butterflies were showed the most common and highly active species throughout the day. Some species namely Pieris canidia indica, lxias mrianne (Cramer), Catopsilia crocale (Cramer), Catopsilia pyranthe (Linn.), Eurema hecabe fimbriata (Wallace) Colias electo fieldi and Colias erate (Esper) were observed mostly on the flowering plants of each site during the study. The nymphalids were found to be very common in the plane areas of Jhansi as flower visitors and only one species Papilio demoleus could be collected from only two sites.
Composition, productivity and impact of grazing on the biodiversity of a grazing land in Almora District
Authors: Prakash Prem , Paliwal A. K.
Published: April 2018

Biodiversity of Almora district is heavily affected in the areas with heavy grazing pressure, although moderate grazing enhanced the biodiversity of the area. In the present study site a total of 45 herbaceous species were present and therophytes were dominant among them. Live shoot biomass of plants varied from 175.0±3.5 to 1862.0±5.75 kg/ha and 87.0±3.25 to 1303.0±7.50 kg/ha in ungrazed and grazed plots respectively. Aboveground primary productivity was significantly higher on control plot (3082.2 kg/ha) over grazed plot (2644.0 kg/ha). The average bite frequency per hour was recorded maximum for goats (1106.5 bite/hr) and least for buffalos (920 bites/hr). The monthly dry matter consumption per animal was amounted to 157.15, 154.51, 68.66 and 61.34 kg for cow, buffalo, sheep and goat respectively under nomadic open grazing. The percent herbage exploitation was observed maximum by sheep (9.82%) and minimum by buffalo (8.75%).
In vitro regeneration of Momordica dioica (Roxb.)
Authors: Arekar Ashish R. , Arekar Janhavi A. , Barve S. S. , Paratkar G. T.
Published: April 2018

Momordica dioica, Roxb. (Family: Cucurbitaceae) commonly called as Kartoli, is an important medicinal plant, which has remained unexplored from the commercial point of view. Considering its scarce availability and the medicinal importance, in vitro cultures were established. Traditionally, M. dioica has been propagated mainly through its tuberous roots and less commonly by seeds. Germination through seeds is very difficult or impossible because of hard seed coat. As an alternative to traditional methods tissue culture offers an efficient method for propagation of M. dioica. Mature seeds were used for the regeneration of M. dioica. The decoated seeds of M. dioica were cultured on Murashige and Skoog basal medium (MS medium) supplemented with various combinations of Auxins (á – naphthaleneacetic acid) and Cytokinins (N6 - benzyl adenine). MS basal medium supplemented with 4.44 µM and 8.88 µM N6 - benzyl adenine (BA) gave rise to maximum number of shoots in 7-8 weeks. In vitro grown shoots were sub cultured on MS medium supplemented with different concentrations of indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) for root initiation. MS medium with 0.049mM indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) showed rooting in 45 days. The regenerated plantlets were successfully hardened in vermiculite.
Nanoparticles in the soil environment and their behaviour : An overview
Authors: Kumar Rakesh , Rawat Kishan Singh , Mishra Anil Kumar
Published: April 2018

The increasing use of nanoparticles (NPs) in industries, soil and water remediation technologies, potential agricultural uses (e.g. fertilizers) and unintentional releases via air, water and sewage sludge application to the land likely leads to the release of such materials into the environment. The unique properties of NPs, such as high specific surface area, abundant reactive sites on the surface as a consequence of a large fraction of atoms located on the exterior rather than in the interior of NPs, as well as their mobility, could cause environmental hazards orpotentially harm soil health.It could be assumed that NPs may not have a direct influence on plant growth but may be responsible for the influence through indirect mechanisms. Light microscopy of root sections showed that the ZnO particles adsorbed into root tissues and cells and damaged the root tissues. Results from ecotoxicological studies show that certain NPs have effects on organisms under environmental conditions, though mostly at elevated concentrations. Nanominerals and mineral NPs in the environment have been present throughout the evolutionary development of hominids, and our exposure to these through inhalation, ingestion are important foci of nanotoxicology and environmental sciences. The more research on occurrence, characteristics of NPs and their behaviour in environment is needed towards a logical conclusion of the effects of NPs on environment.
Ultrasonic method of Biodiesel production from Palm kernel
Authors: Onanuga O. K. , Coker J. O.
Published: April 2018

Biodiesel is a clean burning alternative fuel derived from chemical reactors produced from palm kernel oil, is currently spreading like a wind dust in the air. It is considered as the fuel for the future without rise in global warming. It has advantages over the fossil fuel diesel as sustainability (renewable resources), ease of production, and availability of raw materials. The study examines the biodiesel produced through transesterification of palm kernel oil (1% fatty acid) with methanol using granulated sodium hydroxide as catalyst through ultrasonic method. The palm kernel oil biodiesel produced was characterized as alternative diesel fuel through standard tests (ASTM) for basic fuel properties such as viscosity, cloud point, pour point, flash point and specific gravity as well as economical feasibility for Nigeria. The result showed that 875g of palm kernel oil (1% fatty acid) with 175g of methanol using 13g of sodium hydroxide (granulated) subjected to ultrasonic method for 1 hour through transesterification process produced 96.23% of biodiesel and 16.89% of glycerol plus high excess methanol wasallowed to settle for 6 hours. Two layers were observed containing unwashed biodiesel at the top and darker layers of glycerin. After washing the biodiesel with warm water, the cleaned, biodiesel was dried by heat to remove the moisture from and allowed to settle down. A bright colour biodiesel was obtained which was within the international standard for biodiesel fuel.
Design and construction of an inverter using solar cell as a source of charger
Authors: Coker J. Olakunle , Ogunji B. Abdulrahaman
Published: April 2018

The present study is basically on electricity generation in which solar cell or module is used to power an inverter. This can also be called photovoltaic system, because it consists of solar modules, solar charge controller, 24V.d.c battery and an inverter. Solar modules serve as source of charger through solar charge controller to the battery and inverter are used in converting the direct current into an alternating current for the domestic appliance. This study is very useful in electricity generation especially in a developing country such as Nigeria where there is epileptic power supply. It-’s use is far better than generating set because it needs less maintenance, it does not use fuel, it is not heavy, it is rugged, it does not need an alternating current for its charging and it is noiseless.
Inversion dynamics in some population of an emerging vector of malaria Anopheles (Celia) subpictus Grassi (Diptera: Culicidae)
Authors: Chaudhry S. , Kaura T. , Savita Savita , Kumar R.
Published: April 2018

The present paper deals with the polytene chromosome inversion polymorphism based genomic characterization of Anopheles subpictus Grassi (Culicidae: Diptera) which has attained the status of an emerging vector of malaria in Srilanka, West Bengal and some coastal parts of India. The inversion data of the present population from Hoshairpur, Punjab (pop.A), India has also been compared with five other populations of this species worked out earlier in this laboratory so as to have a comprehensive assessment of inversion dynamics in this taxon. From the percentage frequency of inversions it was also evident that both rural and urban populations of An. subpictus had nearly similar inversion frequencies. In addition to these observations, it was interesting to note that irrespective of the number of individuals sacrificed, cells studied and the number of aberrations encountered from each population, inversions always constituted 50% of the total mutational index. On the basis of the present comparative data of inversion polymorphism, it is logical to suggest that, similar to “meiotic drive” and “molecular drive” there is also a type of “inversion drive” which constantly changes population genomics to augment competitive fitness of the species. Our recent studies on the r DNA ITS2 sequence variations also suggest this contension.
Water quality assessment of river Tons, Dehradun (Uttarakhand), India
Authors: Madan Sangeeta , Dutta Shilpika , Chanchal Chanchal
Published: April 2018

Water quality of Tons river near Tapkeshwar temple in Dehradun was assessed in terms of their physicochemical parameters. Samples were collected on the monthly basis since January to March, 2011 from three sites viz confluence zone of temple, upstream and downstream river water. Total number of nine samples were analysed and a correlation matrices among parameters was determined. River water was showing alkaline character throughout the study period. pH, alkalinity and chloride were found to be under the acceptable limit of BIS (2009),although turbidity and hardness were exceeding the limits at all three sites but total dissolved solid only on confluence zone and downstream river sites. Water samples from the confluence zone near the temple showed slightly higher concentration of all the parameters than other sites. The present study reveals the slight effects of various religious activities on confluence site of tons river water near the temple which were found to be under the prescribed permissible limits of BIS (2009).
Impact of photoperiod on circadian trehalose and trehalase rhythms in the digestive system of silkworm, Bombyx mori
Authors: Bhuvaneswari E. , Sivaprasad S.
Published: April 2018

Circadian trehalose and trehalase rhythms were studied in the digestive system of Bombyx mori under 12 hr light-dark cycle (LD), continuous light (LL) and continuous dark (DD). The rhythmic changes were interpreted as synthetic cycles in gut wall and release cycles in gut lumen. The trehalose rhythm of gut wall comprised 8 trehalose synthetic cycles (TS cycles) under LD and LL and 7 under DD. The 24 hr trehalose rhythm of LD and LL was clock shifted to 27.2 hr under DD. The trehalose rhythm included 4 TR cycles under LD, 5 under LL and DD in the gut lumen and the 24 hr rhythm of LD was clock shifted to 19.2 hr under LL and DD. In the gut wall trehalase rhythm maintained 8 trehalase enzyme synthetic cycles (TES cycles) under LD, 10 LL and 7 under DD and the 24 hr rhythm of LD was clock shifted to 19.2 hr under LL and 27.2 hr under DD. In the gut lumen it included 4 TER cycles under LD and DD, 5 under LL and its 24-hr rhythm was advanced to 19.2 hr. Further analysis of data showed that LD favours trehalose synthesis, while LL and DD favour trehalase synthesis.
Biochemical changes in haemolymph of Apis mellifera L. drone under the influence of cell phone radiations
Authors: Kumar Neelima R. , Rana Neha , Kalia Preeti
Published: April 2018

The effects of Electromagnetic radiations (EMR) are being felt by wildlife and the environment as a whole, birds, bees, worms, trees are being affected. So the main focus of present study was carried out to analyse the influence of cell phone radiations on the biochemical aspects of drone of Apis mellifera L. The drone was exposed for 30 mins to radiations using live cell phones kept in working mode with tape recorder at the speaker end and positive response at the receiver’s end. The results of the treatment were analyzed and compared with the control. The concentration of various biomolecules increased from 1.65 mg/ml to 2.75 mg/ml for carbohydrates , 3.74 mg/ml to 4.85 mg/ml for proteins and from 0.325 mg/ml to 1.33 mg/ml for lipids under the influence of EMR.
Physico-chemical and phytoplanktonic characteristics of river Tons at Dehradun (Uttarakhand), India
Authors: Ishaq Fouzia , Khanna D.R. , Khan Amir
Published: April 2018

The physico-chemical and phytoplankton characteristics of the Tons River were analyzed during August 2011-July 2012. The samples were collected from Garhi Cant (Site 1) and Tapkeshwar temple (Site 2) at Dehradun. The results showed that temperature, velocity, DO, nitrate and phosphate affected the phytoplanktonic diversity of river Tons. Thirty five genera of phytoplankton belonging to three families of Chlorophyceae, Bacillariophyceae and Myxophyceae were also identified in the river water. The family Bacillariophyceae was dominating the river with much abundance throughout the study period. Bacillariophyceae was recorded with the maximum of 222.25±90.84 Unit/L at sampling site 1 and 239.08±125.41 Unit/L at sampling site 2. The greater number of individuals was in family Bacillariophyceae (239.08±125.41 Unit/L) followed by Chlorophyceae (183.75±112.50 Unit/L) and Myxophyceae(40.91±36.16 Unit/L) during the study period. Both the number of genera and number of individuals belonging to each genera was maximum in case of family Bacillariophyceae followed by Chlorophyceae and Myxophyceae. The present study revealed that the water quality of river Tons was fairly good for the growth and survival of phytoplankton, and as a result it sustains the higher phytoplankton diversity of Tons river.
Monitoring of ambient air quality in relation to traffic density in Bareilly City (U.P.), India
Authors: Khanna D. R. , Nigam N. S. , Bhutiani R.
Published: April 2018

An ambient air quality study was undertaken in Bareilly city, U.P., India during the year 2010 and 2011. The seasonal air quality data was obtained from ten monitoring sites across the city considering sampling site of Cantt as control site. The maximum (713.06±55.64 µg/m3) suspended particulate matter (SPM), sulphur dioxide (SO2) (80.08±4.77 µg/m3) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) (64.98±3.53 µg/m3) level was found at Choupla during the winter 2011. Among the annual mean values of air pollutants were analyzed, SPM level was found to be above the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) (200 µg/m3) at all the polluted sites. SO2 and NOx levels were below the threshold limits (80 µg/m3) as per NAAQS. The ambient air quality was correlated with the traffic density in the city. The pollution level was observed to be positively correlated with traffic density which is the major source of air pollution in the city. The ambient air quality at different monitoring sites was categorized into different pollution level on the basis of Oak ridge air quality index (ORAQI). Light to moderate air pollution conditions were present at different sites. Sampling site of Choupla (SVII) observe maximum ORAQI of 64.48 and 70.81 and falls under category of moderate pollution.
A study on dog bite incidence in Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli, India
Authors: Khan V. , Zala D. B. , Joshi K. M. , Das V.K.
Published: April 2018

The injuries caused by dog bites have grown to such epidemic proportions that they are now considered a major public health concern. The epidemiology of dog bites in the UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli has been evaluated, for the year 2012. This assessment included victims age, sex, biting site and season of the year. During the study, a total of 938 dog bites, were reported from aforesaid place. Of all the dog bites reported, 39.6% victim belonged to age group upto 0-15 year (children) and 60.4% were more than 15 years old (adults). The majority of the incidents 40.8% occurred during the pre monsoon period (1-20 weeks). There was no case of rabies. There is a need to educate the public about the magnitude of dog-bite problems, enforce leash laws and impound stray dogs as an integral part of prevention programs.
Diversity of common bean in Jammu and Kashmir, India: a DIVAgeographic information system and cluster analysis
Authors: Sultan Sheikh Mohammad , Dar Sher Ahmad , Dand Suheel Ahmad , Sivaraj Natarajan
Published: April 2018

A total of 80 diverse germplasm accessions of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) were collected from 31 different locations known for marginal and risk prone farming systems in remote and hilly areas of North-Western Indian Himalayan state of Jammu and Kashmir. The variability was observed in seed color, shape, size and 100- seed weight. Thirteen colors of bean seeds were represented in these 80 accessions with high predominance of red colored seeds. Cuboid, kidney and oval seed shapes observed were represented respectively in 61.25%, 25% and 13.75% of the accessions. There were significant variations in seed length, width and 100-seed weight being highly significant in the later case. All the three seed size classes (small, medium and large according to CIAT categorization) were represented in the collected accessions. 22.5% accessions have 100-seed weight less than 25g, 53.75% accessions have 100-seed weight between 25-40g while 100-seed weight of more than 40g was recorded in 23.75% of the accessions. Highly positive correlations were found between 100-seed weight and seed length and width and between seed length and seed width. The 80 accessions were grouped in three clusters at a coefficient level of 0.3 with largest cluster of 59 accessions followed by a medium cluster with 20 accessions and the least with a single accession. Grid maps generated through DIVA-GIS software indicated that diverse accessions of common bean in terms of seed size and weight can be sourced from the areas falling in Budgam, Shopian and Kulgam districts of the state. Conservation of this remarkable genetic diversity is recommended for future propagation, breeding and the investigation of the genetic relationships.