bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Problems and Perspectives in Sustainable Environment in the World: A Legal Study
Authors: Yadav Seema
Published: July 2023

The Environmental Justice, is a part of Socio Economic Development of the society and is also the global challenge to judiciary for dispensation of environmental issues in present scenario. The earth’s atmosphere is a common heritage. The environmental issues, take into account the human being, and not the State as a unit. It is a global issue. The Stockholm Declaration recognized that man is the part of nature and life depends on it. U. Thant, the then Secretary General, United Nations, in Stockholm Conference appealed: “Like or not we are travelling together on a common planet and we have no national alternative but to work together, to make an environment in which we and our children can live a full and peaceful life”. Only the Judicial system of all nations can implement the above appeal of the then Secretary General with collaboration of Legislative as well as Executive Authorities. The Superior judiciary has made tremendous progress in its elaboration and exploring environmental justice. The order passed by the Superior Court had provided healing touch to many & even those who are residing in remote places in hills, coastal area & forests etc. The courts however, are not the forum to solve all environmental related challenges in the country.Judiciary has to be equipped with certain additional capacities to deal with the whole gamut to environment related issues, only the trained & motivated judges can take correctional measures trained & help in distributing environmental justice with human element, fairness& compassion. To that extent every court in the countries should be turned into environmental court, for environmental actions. We must get the whole system – Executive, Legistative, Judiciary, Domestic, National as well as International to overcome inertia and move in the right directions, and we can do it, Let us start today! great poet William Wordsworth’s quote is fitted on global environmental context “What man has made of man, little do we see in nature that is ours”
A Coconut Fruit Fossil (Cocos L.) from the Giral Lignite Mine of Akli Formation in Western Rajasthan, India
Authors: Nama S. L. , Goyal M. K. , Rathore G. , Ram C.
Published: July 2023

The palm fruit fossil Cocos L.(Arecaceae) from Giral lignite mines of the Akli Formation of the Barmer Basin is reported here for the first time. It is assessed to be of Late Paleocene - Early Eocene age. This fruit fossil is close to the species Cocos sahnii, which is today a broad seaside component that flourishes in wet conditions. Its essence reflects the surrounding seaside conditions during the depositional era in contrast to the arid and semi-arid climates. Coconut is a very significant food plant with both household and commercial value
The Effect of Noise Exposure on Cognitive Performance and Brain Activity Patterns
Authors: Kumar Ashutosh
Published: July 2023

It seems qualitative measurements of subjective reactions are not appropriate indicators to assess the effect of noise on cognitive performance. In this study, quantitative and combined indicators were applied to study the effect of noise on cognitive performance. A total of 54 young subjects were included in this experimental study. The participants’ mental workload and attention were evaluated under different levels of noise exposure including, background noise, 75, 85 and 95 dBA noise levels. The study subject’s EEG signals were recorded for 10 minutes while they were performing the IVA test. The EEG signals were used to estimate the relative power of their brain frequency bands.Results revealed that mental workload and visual/auditory attention is significantly reduced when the participants are exposed to noise at 95 dBA level (P < 0.05). Results also showed that with the rise in noise levels, the relative power of the Alpha band increases while the relative power of the Beta band decreases as compared to background noise. The most prominent change in the relative power of the Alpha and Beta bands occurs in the occipital and frontal regions of the brain respectively.The application of new indicators, including brain signal analysis and power spectral density analysis, is strongly recommended in the assessment of cognitive performance during noise exposure. Further studies are suggested regarding the effects of other psychoacoustic parameters such as tonality, noise pitch (treble or bass) at extended exposure levels.
Morphological Redescription of the Spinitectus notopteri Karve and Naik, 1951 from the Bronze Featherback Notopterus notopterus (Pallas, 1769) from Muzaffarnagar (U.P.), India
Authors: . Deepa , Panwar Anju , Panwar Anju , Kumar Yougesh
Published: July 2023

The parasitic nematode Spinitectus Fourment, 1883 is redescribed from specimens collected from stomach of freshwater fish Notopterus notopterus (Pallas) (Notopteridae, Osteoglossiformes) in district Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh) India. Based on the morphological and morphometrical comparisons, the results indicate that it is Spinitectus notopteri Karve and Naik, 1951.
Comparative Study on Covid-19 Vaccines
Authors: Kaur Ranjeet
Published: July 2023

The outbreak of COVID-19 was declared as the Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization on 30th January 2020. On 16th March 2020 in India, Maharashtra government went for the first lockdown, while the second lockdown started from 12th April 2021 and latest because of new Corona variant ‘Omicron ‘we are in the semi lockdown state. The clinical trials of Covid -19 vaccines and finding suitable biomarkers for immunity against Corona virus became a race for the survival of the world. Many vaccinations were launched for immunity against the corona virus and its variants. Allmanufacturers claiming their vaccines to be safe and effective. A research study survey on Male and Female Post Graduate of Chemistry residing in Mumbai and its suburbs was conducted to find out their perspective regarding available Corona -19 vaccines.In the survey it was found out that female participants were more sceptical regarding various parameters such as safety and efficacy of the available Covid-19 vaccines as compared to their male counterparts. There is an urgent need to make people aware of the Covid-19 vaccines and importance of mass vaccination drive
Evaluation of the Quality of Commonly Used Edible Oils and The Effects of Frying
Authors: Banchode Roopshree , Bhallamudi Sai Pranathi , Kanchana S. P.
Published: July 2023

Oils and fats hold paramount importance in our diet. Today, as the expense factor is significant, the population finds itself repeatedly using the same fried oil. Reusing cooking oils increases the risk to type-2 diabetes, acidity, and the presence of free radicals in the body which causes inflammation. The present study aims to showcase the numerical data of the deleterious effects caused by reusing oils, and thereby educate the population to halt this practise. Commonly consumed oils namely Refined Sunflower oil, Extra Virgin Olive oil, Refined Groundnut oil and Refined Palm oil were subjected to various tests; physical parameters involving pH, density, specific gravity and viscosity; and chemical parameters such as saponification value, iodine number, peroxide, acid, p-anisidine value and totex value were determined. The decreasing trend of iodine values and increasing trend of all the other parameters highlights the oxidative nature and introduction of free radicals in the samples.
Checklist of Helminth Parasites of Cyprinids from Poonch River and its Tributaries, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Authors: Ahmed Mumtaz , Chaudhary Anshu , Ahmed Farooq , Kumar Yougesh , Singh Hirdaya S.
Published: July 2023

Parasitological studies on helminths of freshwater fish in district Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, India is scarce that should be well-understood in order to assess their biodiversity. As compare to other regions in Jammu and Kashmir, India, less comprehensive studies is available with unpublished records. Here, we present a list of parasites that we have collected comprises a list of helminth parasites, their host species, and locality. This study contributes to the diversity of helminth parasites from River Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, India that helps to identify the lacunae in our knowledge of this region.
GC-MS Profiling and Analysis of Bioprotective Properties of Terminalia chebula against Non-Fermenting Gram-Negative Bacteria Isolated from Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Chaudhary Juhi , Raina Dimple , Rawat Pallavi , Chauhan Vidya , Chauhan Neha
Published: July 2023

Due to the extensive use of commercially available antibiotics, there is an emergence ofNFGNBs as nosocomial pathogens. The major concern is the adoption of multi-drug resistanceamong them which limits their alternatives for treatment. Nowadays, great emphasis is onexploring the medicinal efficacy of traditional plants for combating the infections caused byhuman pathogens. Terminalia chebula possesses several significant phyto-ingredient suchas tannins and chebulinic acid which have been well reported to exhibit high antimicrobialand antioxidant activities. The present study aims on combating NFGNB infections with thevarious solvent extracts of Terminalia chebula. Isolation and characterization of NFGNBpathogens were done. T. chebula extracts were prepared in a series of different organic andwater solvents based on increasing polarity index {Ethyl acetate (4.4), Methanol (5.1), andWater (9.0)} using the Soxhlet extraction method. Antibacterial activity of the crude plantextracts was determined by DPPH assay. GC-MS and HPLC analysis revealed the presenceof a significant bioactive compound. The results demonstrate the strong antimicrobial activityand effective MIC, MBC, and MIC index values of the S1, S2, and S3 extract of T. Chebulaagainst isolated NFGNB pathogens. Inhibitory activities of extracts were compared with thestandard antibiotic, colistin. The medicinal plants have been regarded as valuable and cheapsources of various phytoconstituents which are used extensively in the development of drugsagainst various diseases.
Effect of Growth Regulators and in vitro Clonal Propagation of Adhatoda vasica
Authors: Sharma Aditi , Bajpai Atal Bihari , Srivastava Naina , Ali Yunus , Thapa Anjali , Gaurav Naveen , Kumar Arun
Published: July 2023

Biotechnological tools such as plant tissue culture are paramount for the selection, multiplicationand maintenance of medicinal plants. Plant tissue culture techniques proffer a desegregatedapproach for the production and perusal of enhanced active metabolites available in the plants.In vitro regeneration also empowers to execution of very large-scale multiplication of diseaseresistantplants. Embracing micropropagation procedures for the creation of plantlets in highnumbers as well to defend befitting germplasm is a prerequisite that needs to be tackled todevelop a rapid in-vitro regeneration of Adhatoda vasica. This plant has been exercised asa putted therapy in an Unani stream of medicines for centuries. Nodal sections of Adhatodavasica were cultivated on Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium with the divergent concentrationof PGRs (Phytohormones) at innumerable frequencies to optimize the germination idiosyncrasyfor induction, proliferation and rooting in the plant. The shoot induction tends to happenin the concentration of BAP + IBA (1.0mg/l+ 0.6mg/l). Which is supposed as the foremostconcentration for shoot multiplication of excised explants in concentration of BAP+KN+IBA(2mg/l+1mg/l+0.5mg/l), For rooting the finest concentration of BAP+NAA (1mg/l+0.5mg/l)are respectively considerable. In the relevant study, nodal components were derived from wildplants and were operated as explants to prosper coherent micropropagation protocol for theaforementioned species. Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium supplemented was a worthymedium to induce and promote the growth of axillary bud.
Phytochemical Profiling of a Common Moss Hyophila involuta Jaeger. for its Bioactive and Antioxidant Potential Against Viral Infections
Authors: Sing Swati , Sharma Rimjhim , Joshi Supriya , Nagaraju Ganji Purnachandra , Vats Sharad , Alam Afroz
Published: July 2023

Among terrestrial plants, bryophytes constitute a major part of biodiversity and designated asthe second largest taxonomic group after angiosperms. It is estimated about 20,000 to 25,000species of mosses, liverworts and hornworts are existing worldwide. Like angiosperms theyalso have many ecological and economic impending, especially medicinal value. However,due to natural attraction and practical ease usually angiosperms have been a preferred choiceas reservoirs of medicinally important phytoconstituents, and this group of plants has beenneglected for a long time despite having many important biologically active compounds.Mosses, the largest taxonomical group of bryophytes, traditionally known for their therapeuticvalues and their extracts have found various applications in ethnopharmacology. Many of thespecies of mosses have shown high biological activities and, in several studies, it has beenconfirmed that mosses have remarkable antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal activities. Therehave not been any valid reports of viruses infecting bryophytes, and thus it seems possiblethat bryophytes contain a chemical defense against viruses including COVID-19 due to thepresence of secondary metabolites, viz., terpenoids, flavonoids and bis-bibenzyls, etc., and someof the bryophytes species have been identified as exhibiting considerable antiviral activity. But,due to their small size, difficulty in collection and identification majority of mosses is remainunexplored for the therapeutic purposes, especially in India. Hence, this preliminary attempthas been made to screen a commonly growing moss species Hyophila involuta Jaeger. for itsphytochemical profile and bioactive potential.
Phytochemical Analysis Using X-ray Diffraction Spectroscopy (XRD) and GC-MS Analysis of Bioactive Compounds in Cucumis sativus L. (Angiosperms; Cucurbitaceae)
Authors: Chandra Rashmi , Alam Afroz
Published: July 2023

Cucumis sativus L. (Cucumber) is an important palatable member of the family Cucurbitaceae.Cucumber not only used as one of the popular vegetables but also it has been a source ofconventional remedy since olden times. Since, Cucumber is rich in water content and lowin calories hence one of the most preferred diet in many countries. There are several claimsregarding its anti-diabetic impending, lipid lowering and antioxidant action. It has a purgativenature hence good for removing metabolic waste and toxins. Its juice is also known to nurturethe skin with cooling effect. Cucumis sativus fruits are found useful in cases of thermoplegiaand hyperdipsia. The seeds also have a preserving effect on the skin, and they are used ascarminative. Numerous bioactive phytochemicals have been isolated from cucumber, viz.,cucumegastigmanes I and II, cucurbitacins, cucumerin A and B, orienting, vitexin, etc.Regardless of vast investigation on cucumber in horticulture, a relatively less informationavailable about its phytochemical profiling. This study has been done to get the phytochemicalprofile of this plant using X-ray diffraction spectroscopy (XRD) and GC-MS analysis.
Analytical Method Development and Validation Analysis for Quantitative Assessment of Thifluzamide by HPLC Procedure
Authors: Supraja B , Ramachandra B , Naidu N Venkatasubba
Published: July 2023

The precise, systematic, explicit, particular, linear, exact and robust scientific methodwas developed and validated for the assay of Thifluzamide in THIFLUZAMIDE 24% SC(CILPYROX) fungicide. Presently utilized Thifluzamide as a working standard having limit forassay of Thifluzamide in THIFLUZAMIDE 24% SC (CILPYROX) fungicide are not less than95.0%. Acetonitrile, water and Phosphoric acid in the ratio (60:40:0.1 v/v/v) used as mobilephase and flow rate 1.0 ml / min. with 10 minutes run time. The detection was carried at 230nm with column c18 - 250mm x 4.6mm x 5μ and ambient column temperature was maintained.The linearity of this method was found to be linear with a coefficient of regression at 0.999 inthe concentration range of 50% to 150%. The linear regression equation was y=2174x-135.8.The present developed HPLC method is detected to be suitable. The analytical solution wasdetected to be stable up to 48 Hrs at room temperature.
Defluoridation of Drinking Water in India
Authors: Singh Bhoomika
Published: July 2023

Water supply is a daily necessity and key factor in human health and well being. TheInternational Standards for Drinking Water (WHO, 1.9 –7.1) status that water intended forhuman consumption must be free from organisms and from concentrations of chemicalsubstance that may be a hazard to health, in addition, supplies of drinking water should beas pleasant to drink as circumstance permit. Fluorosis, a slow, progressive, crippling maladyknown to be prevalent in district in 15 centers city’s areas. It caused by the intake of watercontaminated with fluoride beyond the tolerable limits of 1.5 ppm. India is not the only country,but several other are severely affected by the problem of fluorosis; which includes U.S.A.,Morocco, Algeria, Libya, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, Kenya, South Africa,China, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Thailand etc. The concentration of fluoride is criticalfor dental health in children too high a concentration of fluoride in drinking water can resultin dental and skeletal fluorosis in children, but a small amount is essential for the preventionof dental caries. The desirable concentration varies with average ambient temperatures varieswith a average ambient temperature; 0.9-1.7 mg/L at 10oC, 0.7-1.2 mg/L at 20oC and 6-0.8mg/L at 30oC, all concentrations, expressed as F. Physiological properties of fluoride have beenwall documented. In higher doses it may result in the manifestation of certain abnormalities,including; motting of teeth, kidney damage and skeletal aberrations ranging from stiffness to apermanent skeletal, aberrations ranging from stiffness to permanent, crippling skeletal rigidity.Maximum ill effects detected in the neck, spine, knee, pelvic, shoulder and small joints of handand feet, producing pain and rigidity around the affected areas, restriction the movement. Inseveral cases of fluorosis, complete rigidity of joints in crippling deformity.
Impact of Textile Effluents on Soil in and Around Pali, Western Rajasthan, India
Authors: Dave Dushyant , Vyas Naresh
Published: July 2023

The study was carried out to investigate the spatial effects of industrial effluents on physicochemicalproperties of soil around the textile industrial area of Pali. The analysis of soil becamean apparent need for best agriculture practices. Textile industries discharge plenty of pollutantsthat get mixed up with water bodies. These effluents contain largely alkalis, residual dyes,soluble salts, organic carbons, oils and heavy metals etc. These water bodies are basicallythe parts of Bandi River. The soil sites near to the end points or nearby points of this riverbecame polluted due to mixing of industrial effluents coming from textile industries locatednearby this river. When same wastewater is used for irrigation it adversely affects the soilproperties. Disposal of industrial waste is the major problem responsible for soil pollution. Thephysicochemical analysis of soil was done for one year and present reveals that pH was foundmore than standard levels and other parameters was found in higher concentration. Thus thereis need for treatment of textile effluent before they are discharged into the environment.
Impacts and Causes of Female Infertility: An Observational Study
Authors: Mishra Aditi , Sharma Manish Dev , Tandon Archna , Ahsan Farah , Rayal Rajesh , Gaurav Naveen , Pant Pankaj
Published: July 2023

Male and female infertility is one of the medical, physiological, and emotional factorsamong couples willing to have a child. It is defined unable to achieve pregnancy after regularintercourse for 12 months without using any protection (contraceptive pills or condoms). Thereare many factors that work as a barrier to the couple for a successful conception. These factorscould be environmental, lifestyle, past medical history, and emotional. About 15 to 20% ofa couple of their reproductive age are currently suffering from this trauma in India only. Nothaving a child, consider an isolated or cut-off person in society which ultimately affects notonly the mental status of the couple as well as sociological effects. This is an observationalstudy in which we counter many demographic and reproductive factors, those work as anobstacle to a successful pregnancy in couples. That couple who are of their reproductive age,visiting an IVF center has a bundle of emotions and stress with them along with new hope tobe pregnant. Infertility has been also related to some other factors like physical conditions,environmental conditions, psychological issues, and also acquired risk factors. In females,Menstrual disorders, past medical history, hormonal disorders, overweight/obesity, and manydemographic factors, and habits, play a significant role in causing infertility. The average lengthof the marriage of infertile couples, their duration of infertility, and sterility at the first visit tothe infertility clinic has been also considered. The couples who had experienced at least oneof the assisted reproductive techniques such as microinjection, intrauterine infusion (IUI), andin-vitro fertilization (IVF) are included in this study. During this study period, All the infertilewomen who had diagnostic laparoscopy for primary infertility were included and the femalewho had less than 12 months of marriage or who had pregnancy at least once were excluded.Different environmental, physiological, and psychological conditions emphasized the need tostudy the different causes of female and male infertility in each area.
A New Species of Caryophyllaeidae Tapeworm Pseudolytocestus Hunter, 1929 (Cestode) from Freshwater Catfish Clarias batrachus (Linn.) in Eastern Uttar Pradesh
Authors: Mittal Neetu
Published: July 2023

During the course of study on morphotaxonomical studies of helminth parasites of economicallyimportant vertebrates of eastern Uttar Pradesh, the author collected many new and known formsof different genus of helminth parasites. This paper deals with a new species of the cestodegenus Pseudolytocestus Hunter, 1929. from the intestine of a piscian host Clarias batrachus(Linn.).
Genetic Variability in Aromatic Rice
Authors: Singh Rajesh Kumar
Published: July 2023

Grain quality characters is important parameters to access consumer’s preference of rice.Aromatic rices are highly preferred due to their pleasant aroma and palatability. Twenty Onediverse aromatic rice varieties including Pusa Basmati-1 used as a check were evaluated inrandomized block design with three replications for various physico – chemical and cookingquality characters. The statistical analysis revealed highly significant differences among thevarieties under study for various quality characters. The highest kernel length was recordedin Khao Dawk Mali 105 (8.33mm) followed by KCN 80152 (7.89 mm) and Hawn Kikwai(7.72mm), which may be utilized as donor for developing long grains varieties. Overall fivevarieties, namely Khao Dawk Mali – 105, Pakistani Basmati, Khao Hawn, Basmati Sathi andBasmati Champaran were identified superior among of them for most of the characters, andalso superior over Pusa Basmati -1 which can be used as donor for quality improvement as wellas for consumption and export purposes. High GCV, PCV, genetic advance coupled with highheritability were recorded for the gel consistency, gelatinization temperature, water uptake,head rice recovery and grain yield, indicating the genetic variance for these characters areprobably due to their high additive gene effects and phenotypic selection for these traits will behighly rewarding.
To Explore the Salt Stress Responsive Long Non-coding RNA(s) Mechanism in Contrasting Rice (Oryza stiva L.) Genotypes
Authors: Tiwari Shalini
Published: July 2023

The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science &Technology in collaboration with the American Chemical Society (ACS) yearly organizean ‘online research poster competition’ for ongoing National Postdoctoral Fellow (NPDF)projects in different science stream. Leading experts assess all the participating posters in adouble-blind peer review process. The top 10-15% of the participants get the award with thebest poster prize. This year, in the SERB-ACS NPDF poster competition-2022, Dr. ShaliniTiwari from Jawaharlal Nehru University got shortlisted for the best poster Award under theLife Sciences category.
Management of Crop-Residue to Control Environmental Hazards
Authors: Bansal Archana
Published: July 2023

India is one of the leading countries in production of crops such as wheat, rice, sugarcane andmany more. It also generates a large amount of agricultural waste [including crop residue].Waste materials derived from various agricultural activities are defined as agricultural wastesincluding crop residues. Due to high amount of crop residues, it becomes difficult for thefarmers to dump that waste. Farmers generally gather crop residues and burn them in the fields.Crop residues burning is a common post-harvest practice in many parts of the world mainlydeveloping countries to eliminate waste after harvesting. This practice mostly carried out inPunjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh responsible solely to the worst winter pollution in the cityof Delhi.Crop burning contributes to atmospheric pollution leading to the environment degradationphenomena such as air pollution, global warming, smog, and climate change. Large amounts oftoxic pollutants like methane, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide, sulphur dioxideand submicron aerosols released in the atmosphere. After their release in the atmosphere, thesepollutants disperse in the surrounding, form a thick blanket of smog causing adverse effect onhuman health. Crop residue burning destroys the nutrients in the soil, making it less fertile,leading to loss of moisture and useful microbes present in the upper layer of the soil. Due to theloss of friendly pests, there is a tremendous increase in enemy pests making crops more proneto diseases. The government of India has attempted to curtail this problem by enforcing variouslaws and imposing penalty on any offending farmer. However, governments implementationlacks strength. Now the time has come that integral approach should be started to spreadawareness on scientific crop residue management.
Population Studies on Snails
Authors: Purohit Manu Narendra Dev , Yadav Deepika , Vyas Naresh
Published: July 2023

Jodhpur city have a large number of natural and manmade water bodies in which differentvariety of aquatic snail fauna present. The population study from May 2019 to March 2020was undertaken in Ranisar Pond at Jodhpur. The time period was divided into three seasons,summer (Mar, May, Jun), monsoon ( Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct) and winter ( Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb). Thefollowing molluscan species were identified – Lymnea accuminata, Indoplanorbis exustus. Thehighest population of these molluscs was recorded during the monsoon season. The populationof Lymnea accuminata was higher as compare to Indoplanorbis exustus. A comparative accountof the limnological studies by previous workers and the present investigation indicates thatRanisar Pond which was built in 1459 for the conservation of natural water is being pollutedby human activities.
On the Biology of Chrysomya megacephala (Fabricius) (Diptera: Calliphoridae)
Authors: Bansal Archana
Published: July 2023

Blowflies belonging to the family Calliphoridae are of considerable medical and veterinaryimportance. The larval forms of these flies are found in human and animal body producinga pathogenic condition known as myiasis. Keeping in view the common availability of theC. megacephala Fab. and its economic importance, the present study has been undertaken toacquire the comprehensive knowledge about the biology and morphology of this pest. Variousspecies of blowflies are used as forensic indicators during crime investigation in different partsof the world. Sufficient data is still not available about C. megacephala in India, so that they canbe used in forensic investigations in our country as well. For accuracy in the estimation of thePost Mortem Interval (PMI), precise developmental data of the blowfly as a forensic indicatorare essential. The morphological studies were made on laboratory reared flies. Flies were rearedat two constant temperatures, 25°C and 30° C for studying their biology. The incubation periodof eggs at 25°C and 30°C was found to be 19.16±0.3 hrs. and 11.9±0.14 hrs, respectively. Itwas observed that at higher temperature, larvae took less time to emerge, which might be dueto increased rate of metabolism at higher temperature. Total larval duration, pupal durationat 25°C were found to be 131.3±1.54 hrs and 126.25±1.88 hrs, respectively. These readingswere decreased to 97.96± 0.47 hrs and 114.6±1.64 hrs with an increase in temperature to 30°C.Observations made on fecundity, hatchability, percentage pupation and percentage emergenceat higher temperature shows an increase in comparison to lower temperature. While preovipositionand post-oviposition periods get decreased with increase in temperature. However,when the adult longevity is concerned, it has been observed that females live longer than malesat both the temperatures.
Analysis of Riparian Vegetation Diversity at Khanda Gad Stream, Garhwal Himalaya, Uttarakhand, India
Authors: Baluni Pratibha , Kathait Priya , Bahuguna Pankaj , Kotnala C. B. , Rayal Rajesh
Published: July 2023

The floral diversity found along water streams and rivers is known as riparian vegetation. Itis a zone of transition between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Riparian vegetation helpsto maintain nutrient balance and energy flow in ecosystems, as well as provides a variety ofresources to aquatic mites and other macroinvertebrates. It also helps to control sediment load inwater bodies, which affects water quality. The purpose of this study was to add new informationabout the status of riparian vegetation in the hill-stream Khanda Gad and to investigate itsimpact on the occurrence of aquatic mites. During the current study, 45 plant species from 31different families were collected and identified. The Rosaceae were identified as the dominantfamily.
Estimation of Polonium Contents in Soil and Plants
Authors: Pathak Brijesh
Published: July 2023

The study was performed using alpha counting system at College of Science, MohanlalSukhadia University Udaipur, Rajasthan. Through the study, the observed 210Po activity in plantand soil sample from different locations in Bhoio Ki Pancholi area ranges from 2.45-173.50 Bqkg-1 on dry weight basis. The daily and annual intake of 210Po through water was also estimatedand the mean value of 0.72 and 263.61 Bq, respectively, were observed. It is observed that theeffective doses through water were higher than the World Health Organization recommendeddose of 0.05 mSv/year.
Antioxidant and Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Methanolic Extract of (Hordeum vulgare) Barley
Authors: Mittal Rohit , Kumar Devinder , Chahal Harmel Singh
Published: July 2023

Aim: The aim of the study is to investigate the antioxidant activity of (HORDEUM VULGARE)Barley.Materials and MethodsThebarley(Hordeumvulgare)leaves16-28cminheightwerewashedwith water, cutintopieces, anddried by a hot air dryer at 70ºC for 24 hour and methanolic extract was prepared. Sample weredissolved in parts of 80% methanol in 1:3 ratios and placed in hot water bath shaker for 16to 18 hours followed by filtration using muslin cloth. The filtrate was stored and the residuewas re-extracted by same procedure. Reaction mixture was added to the methanolic extractand incubated at room temperature for 5minutes.Theabsorbance of the mixture at 560 nm wasmeasured with aspectrophotometer.ResultsMethanol is likewise an excellent solvent, because of its high polarity. Methanol was observedsimpler to penetrate the cell membrane to extract the intracellular elements from the plantmaterial. In PMS-NADH-NBT system, superoxide anion derived from dissolved oxygen by wayof PMS-NADH coupling response reduces NBT. Methanolic extract of barley in concentrationof 200μg/mL shows 85% inhibition of superoxide radical. Whereas the methanolic extractin concentration of 30–120 μg/mL inhibit hydroxyl free radical generation in concentrationdependentmanner.ConclusionThe present study revealed that barley extracts has potent antioxidant activity, achieved byfree radical scavenging and reducing power assays. Methanolic extracts of extracts wereinvestigated for anti-free radical activity by superoxide and hydroxyl assay.z
A checklist on nematode (Thelastomat(O)idea) parasites of Gryllotalpa africana (Orthoptera: Gryll(O)talpidea) recovered from the Meerut region
Authors: . Jyoti , Panwar Neelam
Published: July 2023

The present study was carried out in the different localities of the Meerut region between September 2020 and November 2021 for the collection of entomopathogenic nematodes of Gryllotalpa africana. Host insect G. africana was found to be infected with 12 species belonging to 6 different genera included in 2 subfamilies of superfamily Thelastomatoidea. A list of all 12 species with information about their family, genus and host, organized in a tabular form, has been provided. The main objective of this paper is to contribute to the knowledge about the G. africana nematodes and add some new information to the related areas
Direct reuse of scour and bleach effluent water for cotton knitted fabrics
Authors: S Syam Sundar.
Published: July 2023

In a view on Environmental aspects, the amount of the pretreated effluent water from the Textile processing industry is very much harmful to the surroundings of living things and for human beings. The water which has been released from the processing industry contains a chemicals and salts used in the processing of the De-sizing, Scouring, Bleaching and Dyeing. These processes contain high BOD, COD and pHs To evaluate this, the processing mills are having the reuse of the contaminated water by the ETP process which is well known in the world. These ETP’s are helped to reuse the water in the above pretreatment process to overcome the environmental issues. So in this current paper, we had discussed and done the process of reusing the contaminated water taken from the combined scouring & bleaching process for the Knitted fabrics. That processed water can be reused for the next day (knitted sample) and so on. When until the water gets evaporated. We can eliminate reducing the fresh water content for (Hot wash & cold wash) and by adding the required chemicals and salts used for the combined scouring and bleaching process.
Fabrication and characterization of MOS2/WS2 van der waal’s heterostructure
Authors: K M Janani , Kumar L Ashok
Published: July 2023

Ultrathin graphene-like two-dimensional (2D) transition-metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) due to their fundamentally intriguing properties have attracted a wide range of research interest in recent days. Combining different materials to obtain the elite properties of each compound and tuning them according to the prerequisite has been the grounds for the successful fabrication of a number of novel devices. In such a manner, various 2D materials can be brought together to concoct new devices for a broad range of applications. MoS2 and WS2 are two such TMDCs with excellent electronic and optical properties. Since these are atomically thin layered materials and are held by a weak van der Waals force, it is easier to peel them apart to form thin sheets, and hence the combined arrangement of different materials is named as van der Waals heterostructure. Our motive here is to make use of the mechanical exfoliation technique, which has the ability to yield a pure highly crystalline atomically thin layer of TMDCs (MoS2 and WS2). These layers are then stacked one above the other to form van der Waals heterostructure, whose fundamental properties are then studied in detail. The morphological and topographical properties are investigated from the data obtained from several microscopic techniques. Its optical and vibrational properties are scrutinized from various spectroscopic techniques. The data we acquired from optical imaging and Raman scattering, gives an insight into the thickness and edge effects of the flake. The absorption spectrum of MoS2, WS2, and their heterostructure reveal several interesting properties of the electronic band structure. These properties can then be explored and incorporated practically in several fields to fabricate energy storage devices, flexible and transparent electronics, thin electronics, switching devices, photodetectors, etc.
Performance analysis of RF substrate materials in ISM band antenna applications
Authors: Ramasamy Kowsalya , Krishnan Thiyagarajan
Published: July 2023

The tremendous growth in wireless communication needs a compact, wideband, high gain, low-cost antennas for transmitting and receiving signals. This paper focused on the design of rectangular microstrip antenna for ISM Band with a resonant frequency of 2.45GHz. It also examines how the dielectric constant and thickness of substrates affecting the performance of antennas. Four different substrates FR4, Alumina, PTFE, and RT Duroid 5880 with 1.6mm and 0.8 mm thickness are considered in antenna performance comparison. The work is verified up to the simulation level in Advanced Design System (ADS) software. The S parameter simulation results are presented to compare the performance of antenna for various substrate materials.
A study and analysis of e-commerce factors influencing ecotourism online booking behavior
Authors: S Hameed Saguber Ali , J Prabakaran.
Published: July 2023

Ecotourism in India is not prevalent, but those aware of this jargon do everything they can to maintain the country’s natural attractiveness, even if it is one step at a time. As travelers, they are reliable for maintaining the civilization and practices of the goal and announcing the more secondary progressive locations. To study the e-commerce factors influencing tourism online shopping behaviour among Bengaluru, Karnataka State consumers. A descriptive study uses hypercritical sampling to select samples from tourism online shopping users of Bengaluru, Karnataka state, India. The statistics were collected with the assistance of a selected questionnaire. The factor analysis is executed to identify the factors; nonparametric questioning was used for hypothesis testing. The research study outcomes recommend that numerous success factors like demographic and social factors affect consumers’ tourism online shopping behavior. The main contribution of this paper deals and concludes with the influence of e-commerce sites and ecotourism online shopping in multiple sectors
Estimation of the covalent binding parameters and the ground state wave functions in complexes doped with vanadyl ion
Authors: Mishra Indrajeet
Published: July 2023

In octahedral complexes doped with transition metal ions the Steven’s model has been used for computing the covalent binding parameters. This model is further used for interpreting the g-factors in various single crystals containing paramagnetic VO2+ ion. Theoretical expressions were given for the g-factors of Vanadyl ions in the crystalline field of cubic nature with components of tetragonal symmetry. The g-factors have been given in terms of covalent binding parameters || and taking into account the tetragonal crystalline field and covalent binding. Computations show that should be less than 0.064 in order to fit the experimental g-values. Using crystal field theory, the ground state wave functions (GSWF) for VO2+ ions in different single crystals has been determined. It is found that GSWF is in dxy state with slight admixture of excited states dx2-y2, dxz and dyz. The hyperfine interaction parameter P and Fermi contact term X have also been calculated.
Yield and economics of bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) as affected by blended NPS fertilizer rates and inter row spacing at maenitgoldia, Southwest Ethiopia
Authors: Zewide Isreal , Boni Tamiru , Wondimu Wondwosen , Adimasu Kibinesh
Published: July 2023

The common bean is one of Ethiopia's most economically important legumes. However, its national average yield remains lower than the potential yield obtained at research stations. This is because of low soil fertility, inappropriate plant spacing, disease and insect pest problems. As a result, this experiment was carried out during the 2021 to investigate the impact of blended NPS fertilizer rates and spacing between crops on the growth and yield of common bean and to analyze the economic feasibility of blended NPS rates with common bean spacing. A four-factorial combination of mixed NPS levels (0, 50, 100 and 150 kg ha-1) and three row spacing (30, 40, and 50 cm) were used in a three-replicate randomized complete block design. After collecting plant phenology, growth, yield, and yield attribute parameters were analyzed by using SAS version 9.3 software. The results revealed significant differences for the main effect of the NPS blended fertilizer, row spacings, and their interaction on most of the measured phenological, growth, yield, and yield attributes of the common bean, however, neither the main effect nor the interaction effects affected seedling emergence. The combined use of 150 kg of mixed NPS ha-1 with a row spacing of 40 cm resulted in a higher grain yield (2.5 t ha-1) and maximum net benefit (41775 ETB ha-1). Hence, it can be established that earlier mentioned NPS fertilizer rate and row spacing isa better choice for farmers in the area and similar agro-ecologies in order to achieve the highest possible grain yield and a higher net return.
Implementation of flexible and customizable free-from mirror heads-up display
Authors: P Muruganantham , J Harshavardhan , PK Rajesh , S Neelakrishnan
Published: July 2023

To implement a supreme interactive medium using the Free from mirror Technologies to improve the user experience and try to create a customizable Heads-up Display, in the cockpit, so that the user can well optimize the digital indicators and Navigation to a certain control and constraints. Providing     a free from mirror arrangement can help the driver during driving without any disturbance in viewing and also doesn’t require a separate reflector arrangement for projection to be projected. Due to this the setup can be cost effective. For the customization part of the HUD, we can directly use the touch screen infotainment system or the even the digital instrument cluster to customize the HUD layout.  Therefore, the factors to consider during the HUD setup and an idea to provide a customization to the HUD by the infotainment system is discussed in this paper.
Recent developments in the synthesis of superabsorbent polymer from natural food sources: A review
Authors: Yamuna V. , Kandhavadivu P.
Published: July 2023

Superabsorbent polymer is a water absorbing polymer which absorbs and holds large amount of water where it is widely used in agriculture and in incontinent pads. In earlier days, superabsorbent polymer was synthesized purely from synthetic materials which are now being replaced with the combination of natural materials due to the awareness of eco friendliness and biodegradability. Many research works have been carried out in the preparation of natural based SAPs. Hence this review focus on the general process of SAP preparation, mechanism and the types of natural products which is used in food products in recent days for the synthesis of SAP. Test methods to be carried out for SAP and the future scope of SAP preparation without any synthetic products have to be analyzed in order to meet the challenges of environment for biodegradability
Water Quality Prediction using AI and ML Algorithms
Authors: Nivedetha B.
Published: July 2023

Expeditious growth in industrial amelioration to support the country’s expanding population and economy has contaminated our water resources like never before. Water pollution is one of the most alarming concerns for us today. Prediction of water quality has grown in popularity in the field of water environmental science. Data-driven strategies are becoming increasingly fascinating and beneficial as we extend our understanding of water means. Data mining, which can manage the complexity within the provided data, is a direct method for exploration.
A systematic review of social media communication with respect to fashion brands
Authors: Ghosh Pratik , Sriram M
Published: July 2023

Social media communication is an important way to visualize the observation of fashion brands in the context of cost and benefit analysis of the paradigm of the fashion market on social media sites. In the context of the definition of the 21st century is a synonym for globalization in the perspective of new liberal economics. In these consequences, social media communication sharpens the direction and dimension of fashion brands among customers because it creates the concept of digital economics and replaces the traditional approach of the fashion markets. In these consequences, the present paper examines the systematic review of the role of social media communication with respect to fashion brands with a study design of an analytical framework. The findings of the study show that India is an emerging market for fashion brands due to its new liberal economics in the aspect of social media communication, but there are lots of challenges emerged in the society of India regarding the adoption of fashion mode in lifestyle. Therefore, it may be managed through the positive role of social media communication in the traditional market of India.
Perceptions of Effective TEFL Instructors’ Qualities: A Survey of Cambodian University TEFL Instructors
Authors: Nourn Vanna
Published: July 2023

In Cambodia, English is adopted as a medium of instruction and a major subject at universities, but teaching English can be a challenge in Cambodia as most learners are not proficient. Some English classes are taught by fresh graduates with less teaching experience while, even seriously, some instructors teach subjects beyond their field, leading to poor learning. As instructors’ qualities are generally key to effective teaching and learning, this study surveyed 30 TEFL instructors at three universities in Phnom Penh. The study used a Google form to collect instructors’ perceptions of five main domains: instructors’ qualifications, content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, pedagogical skills, and personal and interpersonal characteristics. The findings reveal higher mean scores for almost all items and overall mean scores for each domain. The results indicate that the instructors positively perceived these qualities of effective TEFL instructors. The findings can be employed as criteria for TEFL instructors and can inform universities to develop human resources with these aspects or elements when selecting English instructors. Therefore, such criteria can ensure the recruitment of TEFL instructors while TEFL instructors must improve themselves to have these qualities and other attributes for their practical teaching.