bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Savoring as a Predictor of Happiness and Positive Affect among Adolescents
Authors: Rani Sarita , Gera Taruna
Published: July 2023

Across the globe the nations are trying to explore and identify the strategies which

would help in enhancing the positive affect leading to ultimate happiness in each and

every stratum of the society specifically among adolescents. Positive Psychological

Interventions (PPIs) such as mindfulness, savoring, gratitude, kindness, empathy,

meaning, flow exercises etc. are being applied to generate positive feelings and to

attain the goal of sustainable happiness and well-being. Savoring is believed to be one

such strategy in positive psychology which has shown promising effects in enhancing

happiness, positive affect and reducing negative affect. The present study comprising

of 300 (N=300) adolescents from the state of Haryana (India) made an attempt to

explore relationship between savoring, happiness, positive affect and negative affect.

Savoring Beliefs Inventory by Bryant (2003), Oxford Happiness Questionnaire by Hills

& Argyle (2002) and Positive and Negative Affect Schedule by Watson et al. (1988)

were applied to measure the variables. Savoring emerged as a significant correlate

and predictor of happiness and positive affect among adolescents
NATIONAL TOURISM ADMINISTRATIONS AND OTHER TOURISM POLICY INSTITUTIONS IN OECD COUNTRIES AND PARTNER ECONOMICS
Authors: Alejziak Wiesław
Published: July 2023

This article is mainly informative and contains the most important data on organisations responsible for the creation and implementation of tourism policy in the structures of government administration in 57 countries from different parts of the world, including 38 countries belonging to the OECD and partner economies (countries) of this organisation. Most of the information (concerning 50 countries) comes from the OECD Tourism Trends and Policies 2022 [OECD 2022] report1, which was released on November 30, 2022, and was prepared on the basis of data sent by relevant institutions from individual countries2. These circumstances make the information provided in the article probably the most up-to-date regarding the functioning of organisations acting as National Tourism Administrations (NTAs) in countries that play a key role on the international (global) tourism market. It is estimated that they, in total, account for about 70% of the entire potential of world tourism, regardless of the metrics used to measure this potential, i.e. whether it be analysed through the prism of arrivals or departures, domestic or foreign tourism, income or expenses, number of tourist and tourism-related companies, employment, etc., the majority of tourism-related activities are concentrated in OECD countries. The aforementioned report, in which the objectives and priorities of tourism policy were analysed, and examples of specific activities and practices from individual countries were provided, is a study that not only allows to confirm opinions about the high tourism recovery challenges and the outlook ahead, but in it, the need for co-ordinated, forward-looking policy approaches to set tourism on a path to a more resilient, sustainable and inclusive future is also highlighted [https://www.oecd. org/cfe/ tourism/oecd-tourism-trends-and-policies-20767773.htm]. Due to the above, in this article, only a narrow range of issues raised in the report is presented, focusing on the issues of organisations, briefly referred to as NTAs, as responsible for the creation and implementation of tourism policy in individual countries. The role of the OECD itself is also better understood, its presentation preceded by a short description of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development itself and the impact of its activities on the development of tourism in the world, as well as the main goals and tasks that are set for organisations performing NTA functions in their countries.
Preliminary biometric characteristics of Huacaya alpacas
Authors: Butkiewicz Aleksander Franciszek , Kaźmierczak Paulina , Frąckowiak Hieronim , Zdun Maciej
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study was to analyze and measure the biometrics of huacaya alpacas. The results were compared with various animal species in which biometrics is much better studied, including horses, dogs and camels. Index calculations used in other works on biometrics were performed. Animals were divided into males and females, and a group of young animals under 24 months old and older was distinguished. The results in this paper provide preliminary information for further research on the biometrics of this species. Chest circumference is greater than height at the withers, and their ratio, expressed by the massiveness index, is similar to that of the Felinsky pony, a horse designed for riding. According to the company's research, the eurystomy index in alpacas is high, far exceeding that of the one-humped camel. The greater limb length of males than females in both age groups is also an interesting parameter. Further studies are needed to obtain a complete set of biometric traits of alpacas. The results, at this stage, may be useful for determining the correct conformation of the animal and for breeding selection purposes.
Density of the brown hare (Lepus europaeus Pall.) and selected population indicators
Authors: Flis Marian , Czyżowski Piotr , Beeger Sławomir , Piórkowski Jacek , Karpiński Mirosław
Published: July 2023

The paper presents the results of research on body weight and the formation of population structures (age and sex) of hares in south-eastern Poland (Lublin Upland) conducted in 2019. 205 hares from four regions were analysed, differing in terms of density, and thus the hunting exploitation of the population in these areas. The obtained results showed that the body weight was determined by the age of the individuals, while sex had no significant effect on this parameter. Despite the significant variability of body weight in individual research areas, no significant differences in this feature between regions of origin were found.The age structure was dominated by adults (over 1 year of age), especially in areas with low population densities. In terms of sex structure, females clearly dominated. It has been shown that the described population structures can have a direct impact on the indicators of reproductive capacity and population continuity. Although the sample size was small in the low-density areas, the calculated indicators suggest that these populations are at serious risk of viability. In areas with higher density indicators, the possibilities of limiting hunting should be considered in order to maintain the level of density that guarantees optimal functioning of the population and its durability.
Anemia ferropénica por desnutrición en niños menores de 3 a 5 años en Latinoamérica
Authors: Chinga-Medina Carmen Angelica , Rodríguez-Castillo Angie  Lucciola , Fuentes-Sánchez Elisa
Published: July 2023

La anemia ferropénica es un problema común en niños de América Latina y es uno de los principales problemas de salud pública en la región, de acuerdo con los datos analizados una gran cantidad de niños menores de cinco años en la región sufren de anemia, y la mayoría de estos casos están relacionados con la deficiencia de hierro, la falta de acceso a alimentos ricos en hierro, el consumo insuficiente de hierro en la dieta, la parasitosis y las infecciones son factores que contribuyen a la anemia ferropénica en niños en América Latina. El objetivo fue describir la anemia ferropénica por desnutrición en niños menores de 3 a 5 años en Latinoamérica, mediante una búsqueda bibliográfica tipo descriptivo, tomando como fuente de información artículos publicados entre los años 2003 a 2023, en bases de datos como pubmed, Google académico, Redalyc, Scielo, Latindex, Sciencedirect. Entre los resultados relevantes se evidencio que en el padecimiento de la anemia ferropénica el principal micronutriente que se encuentra disminuido es el hierro seguido de la vitamina A, vitamina D, vitamina B9 y proteínas. Se comprobó que entre las principales pruebas para el diagnóstico de anemia ferropénica fueron la hemoglobina, hierro sérico, saturación de transferrina, capacidad total de fijación de hierro. Se concluyo que la deficiencia de hierro es la carencia más común para este padecimiento, sin embargo, existen otras insuficiencias de micronutrientes; la prevalencia de la anemia ferropénica en niños menores de 3 a 5 años de países en desarrollo como Latinoamérica es significativa.
La acción de habeas corpus preventivo en ecuador a partir del bloque de constitucionalidad.
Authors: Álvarez-Marquez Marco Esteban , Pinos-Jaén Camilo Emanuel
Published: July 2023

El presente artículo realiza un análisis respecto del habeas corpus y su repercusión en la jurisprudencia ecuatoriana; tanto desde la perspectiva histórica de la institución, como a partir del derecho comparado. Específicamente, se aborda la modalidad preventiva; que si bien está en auge, resulta ser una figura controversial dentro del ordenamiento jurídico nacional, puesto que existen dos sentencias que niegan esta forma de habeas corpus. Así, se estudia lo que tiene que ver con los derechos a la vida, libertad e integridad física; a fin de evitar no solo la vulneración de los mismos, sino también la amenaza a su ejercicio. Para ello, se lleva a cabo un análisis de la legislación, doctrina y jurisprudencia en torno al objeto de estudio. Finalmente, se concluye que es imperioso acoger la acción de habeas corpus preventivo dentro del ordenamiento jurídico ecuatoriano; y que esto encuentra sustento en el bloque de constitucionalidad.
MULHER, GORDA E NUA: CONTESTAÇÃO DE VALORES MORAIS E RESSIGNIFICAÇÃO DE ESTEREÓTIPOS NO PERFIL DO INSTAGRAM DA INFLUENCIADORA THAÍS CARLA
Authors: Carneiro Dayana Cristina Barboza , Aquino Talita Iasmin Soares
Published: July 2023

Neste trabalho, objetivamos refletir sobre convenções culturais e estereótipos a partir da exposição corporal da mulher gorda. Analisamos as imagens, legendas e comentários de três publicações do perfil no Instagram da influenciadora Thaís Carla, em que ela aparece em nudez total. Atentas a dois eixos de observação, “estética e moral” e “representações e estigmas”, buscamos investigar como as ações de Thaís contestam valores morais, através da nudez, e (re)ssignificam as representações sobre a mulher gorda, por meio da desconstrução de estereótipos. Percebemos as disputas de sentido, tramadas na dinâmica interativa da postagem e da reação do público, que promovem tanto movimentos de reconhecimento e identificação, quanto manifestações de repúdio.
IMPACTOS DA PANDEMIA DA COVID-19 NA SAÚDE MENTAL DO IDOSO: SOB LENTES DA PROMOÇÃO DA SAÚDE
Authors: Da Silva Francisca Sousa Vale Ferreira , Mauro Leonardo de Souza , Da Silveira Daniela Tarta , Pohl Hildegard Hedwig , Krug Suzane Beatriz Frantz , Reuter Cézane Priscila , Garcia Edna Linhares
Published: July 2023

O objetivo deste estudo foi discutir os impactos da pandemia da Covid-19 na saúde mental do idoso, segundo os princípios da promoção da saúde. Tratou-se de um estudo teórico reflexivo, de natureza qualitativa, exploratória e descritiva, que teve como método a revisão da literatura, sob o referencial da hermenêutica filosófica de Hans-Georg Gadamer. Foi realizada a leitura exploratória, seletiva e analítica dos artigos, livros e capítulos de livros. A revisão evidenciou os seguintes eixos temáticos: o idoso no cenário da Covid-19, impactos da Covid-19 para a saúde do idoso e um olhar interdisciplinar para a saúde do idoso. Os resultados sugerem que as crises traumáticas enfrentadas pelos idosos durante a pandemia culminam em transtornos psiquiátricos e psicológicos como a ansiedade e a depressão, fragilizando e intensificando ainda mais o sofrimento desse grupo populacional. Assim, os impactos psicológicos da pandemia na saúde mental dos idosos requerem um olhar interdisciplinar e dimensionado às suas subjetivações, sendo, portanto, uma questão emblemática do ponto de vista da promoção da saúde.
PROTEÇÃO SOCIAL BÁSICA EM DOMICÍLIOS PARA PESSOAS COM DEFICIÊNCIA E IDOSAS: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA DA LITERATURA
Authors: Gonçalves Marciana Aparecida Hilário Pena , Martins Simone , Amâncio Dayse Leticia Pereira
Published: July 2023

O presente artigo buscou identificar o atual panorama da temática Proteção Social Básica em domicílios para pessoas com deficiência e idosos no contexto das políticas públicas Municipal brasileira. Trata-se de revisão integrativa de literatura baseada em publicações das bases de dados Spell, Scielo e Google acadêmico no interstício de 2012 a 2022. Mediante aplicação de critérios para aceitação e rejeição, 03 artigos compuseram o corpus e subsidiaram as análises. A partir da revisão, constatou-se um lapso na oferta e expansão do serviço de PSB, que inclui ações isoladas e evidencia a necessidade de investimento em projetos e parcerias para implementação de serviços que garantam os direitos das pessoas com deficiência e idosas e lhes propiciem, além de uma vida mais digna, a esperança de dias melhores. Uma vez identificada a escassez de estudos acerca da proteção social básica em domicílios para o segmento populacional em comento, esta revisão tem potencial para subsidiar investigações futuras que abordem o tema é também possível que o estudo gere reflexões que contribuam para a ação estatal no tocante ao desenvolvimento de políticas públicas voltadas a pessoas com deficiência e idosas. Ao consolidar as modalidades previstas na tipificação dos serviços de assistência social, tais medidas poderiam viabilizar a garantia de direitos e melhor qualidade de vida a esse recorte da população que, por pertencer a mais de um grupo minoritário, se encontra duplamente vulnerabilizada.
O DESAFIO DE SUPERAR A SUPERFICIALIDADE E A FRAGILIDADE DAS RELAÇÕES INTERPESSOAIS NA ANDRAGOGIA VIRTUAL.
Authors: Sanches Najme Hadad , Nalini José Renato
Published: July 2023

Este artigo pretende revelar a problemática nas relações interpessoais decorrente das aulas virtuais, e sugerir formas de superação das desvantagens constatadas na CiberEducação. O artigo compreende três análises, quais sejam, a importância das relações interpessoais e a responsabilidade da instituição de ensino nessa interação; o método virtual de ensino como instrumento contemporâneo da modernidade líquida; e a superação da superficialidade e da fragilidade da relação interpessoal na educação virtual. O artigo teve sua base de reflexão na teoria da modernidade líquida desenvolvida por Zygmunt Bauman.
Determinants of Labor Productivity in Palm Oil Harvesting, Central Kalimantan
Authors: Aji Wandha Atmaja , Setyawan Heri , Kurniawan Indra , Santi Idum Satia
Published: July 2023

Work effectiveness is greatly influenced by organizational development, placement, and use of work. Productivity at work has a big impact on results. This study aims to identify the impact of determinants of labor productivity as an oil palm harvester in oil palm plantations in order to increase knowledge, skills and experience in work. Data on the labor productivity of oil palm harvest was carried out by Purpose sampling of 76 people taken from 6 stagnation in 3 afdeling related to wages and premiums obtained every month. Data analysis using descriptive methods and multiple linear regression. Multiple regression analysis partially shows that education level, number of dependents, and age have no real effect on labor productivity, but length of work does. Simultaneous regression tests show that education level, number of dependents, age, and length of working hours have a significant effect on the labor productivity of oil palm harvests.
RANCANGAN APLIKASI KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR (KPI) PENILAIAN KINERJA PURCHASING
Authors: Dartono Dartono , Putra Dhila Franzely Dhimas , Situmeang Sumarno
Published: July 2023

Every company has goals, plans, and dreams about the future of the company. This vision and mission can be achieved if there is a measurement strategy as a measuring tool for achieving the company's vision and mission. Purchasing KPI is assessed from the results of the assignment performance given starting from the assignment of purchase requests, and purchase orders to warehouse receipts put together in one report. This assessment is required regularly, be it annually, every six months, or every three months every month. The goal of this research is to design purchasing performance appraisal applications as a basis for assessing and evaluating performance target achievements. The research method uses qualitative research by collecting data using observation techniques, interviews, and literature study. The results are in the form of a prototype of a performance appraisal application that makes it possible to monitor employee performance. The results of monitoring and assessment will be able to improve employee performance.
PENYULUHAN PENGENALAN PERPAJAKAN BAGI CALON WAJIB PAJAK SECARA DARING
Authors: Dhyanasaridewi I Gusti Ayu Diah , Rosianie Ayu Fitri , Yandri Delfi , Yoga Maulana Prawira , Wicaksono Amirul
Published: July 2023

Tax is one of the mandatory contributions of the community for the economic activities it undertakes. As a form of state revenue, taxes play a massive role and are increasingly becoming a mainstay for the help of running the wheels of government (development and so on). There are several tax functions, particularly budgetary function (source of state revenue) and the regulated function. In addition, the role of taxes is also as a means of implementing various government policies in the economic and social fields. The DGT Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia conducts tax counseling activities in collaboration with the academic community included in the strategic planning of the DGT Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia for 2019, namely the theme of increasing tax knowledge and skills where the target is prospective future taxpayers, namely high school students, vocational equivalents and students in Tax Goes To Campus program. Through this activity, the ITB Swadharma Lecturer Team collaboration with KPP Pratama Tambora conducted community service activities by providing counseling regarding the introduction of taxation to prospective taxpayers which was carried out online. The activity was held on October 16 2021 and was attended by around 310 students.
PELATIHAN MANAJEMEN PERJALANAN DINAS BAGI SISWA SMK LINK & MATCH KOTA TANGERANG SELATAN
Authors: Soesanto Slamet , Wahyuni Alida , Sutandar Erman , Darwanti Dhenok , Maryam Siti
Published: July 2023

Good business travel management will have a positive effect on the smooth running of a company's business. Business travel is one of the tasks given by superiors to their subordinates to perform in activities such as work visits, education, and training activities which are funded directly by the company. In arranging and preparing for business trips, it must include the documents needed for the travel, confirmation of tickets and hotels, making travel schedules, besides everything that can support the success and comfort of employees on official trips. The Objective is for Link and Match Vocational High School students to understand how to manage a good business trip. The activity performed using the training method on campus 2 of the ITB Swadharma which was attended by 65 SMK Link and Match students. The result of the activity is the increased knowledge and skills of the attendents regarding the management of official travel with the help of information technology.
SOSIALISASI DAN PELAYANAN PEMBERIAN VAKSIN COVID-19 DOSIS 1, 2 DAN BOOSTER UNTUK DEWASA DAN LANSIA
Authors: Rochendi Teddy , Fitriansyah Ahmad , Purwanto Hadi , Lailani Evi Okli , Ayudia Rosalina
Published: July 2023

The distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine, both primary and booster doses, is intended to provide artificial immunity against the virus that causes Covid-19, reduce the severity of the Covid-19 virus infection and simultaneously create herd immunity. The purpose of implementing this Community Service activity is to assist the role of the Indonesian government in reducing the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and breaking the chain of transmission of Covid-19 in Indonesia through the provision of Covid-19 vaccine services. The activity was carried out in collaboration with partners from the Kepolisian Sektor Pamulang which provided health workers and vaccines. The object of this vaccination activity is employees and residents around the Swadharma Pondok Cabe Institute of Technology and Business campus environment, namely 104 persons.
The Acute Toxicity of Fenvalerate on the Larval Stage of the Mediterranean Flour Moth, Ephestia kuehniella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)
Authors: Asadi Mohammad
Published: July 2023

The Mediterranean flour moth or mill moth (Ephestia kuehniella Zeller) from the family Pyralidae is a common pest of cereal grains, especially flour. This moth is found throughout the world, especially in countries with temperate climates. Fenvalerate is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide which is a mixture of four optical isomers with different insecticidal activities. In this research, the acute toxicity of this insecticide was investigated on the larval stage of E. kuehniella during 24h and 48h, in two replications. Accordingly, the LC30 in 24h and 48h were determined as 389.67 and 271.30 mg.a.i/ L. During these times, LC50 values being 690.71 and 502.91 mg.a.i/ L, respectively. Finally, LC90 was determined as 2797.94 and 2272.71 mg.a.i/ L for 24h and 48h. The results showed that this insecticide has suitable toxicity on this pest and can be recommended against it.
OBSERVATION ON THE BODY MASS AND LENGTH RELATIONSHIP AND RELATIVE CONDITION FACTOR OF Noemacheilus rupicola (McClelland) FROM DOON VALLEY, INDIA
Authors: RAYAL RAJESH , KOTNALA C. B. , JOSHI H. K. , KAPRUWAN DEEKSHA , RAI RAKESH , SEMWAL POONAM PRABHA , SAXENA SAKSHI
Published: July 2023

The findings of the present investigation revealed that the value of regression coefficient (b) for female Noemacheilus rupicola (McClelland) was slightly greater (2.657) than that of the males (2.261). From the trend so obtained it may be presumed that females gained more weight with an increase in length, indicating better health. The value of "b" varied from 2.5 to 4.0. Values were highest during the winter for both sexes. The relative condition factor (RCF) indicates that the winter season provided better feeding opportunities and environmental appropriateness.
TYPE-II PYRETHROID INDUCED ABNORMALITIES IN Drosophila melanogaster
Authors: SHARMA HARENDRA NATH , SHOEB MOHD
Published: July 2023

Biodiversity is a popular issue today. Vast biodiversity is available on our planet from ancient time. Among al groups, insects are very important for ecosystem. Insects are worthy for human beings by many ways viz. - help in pollination, production of useful substances etc. However, many of these insects are very harmful to us in many ways like destroy our crops, stored food products, cause of dreadful diseases. Common categories of pesticides are organophosphate, organochlorine and carbamate which are common pesticides in country and used externally to control this destruction. Now it is necessary to test the potency of pyrethroid for indoor use which are safer comparatively. The present study reveals pyrethroid sample lambda-cyhalothrin tested in Drosophila melanogaster, a dipteran insect. After treatment, a significant change in morphological parameters like decreased larvae number and darkening of caterpillars front and morphometrical changes i.e. decrease in length of larvae, weight of larvae and adult fly weight of Drosophila melanogaster. The obtained data were statistically signified to confirm the biological and appropriate importance of the research work  conducted.
SEASONAL INCIDENCE AND REACTION OF GREENGRAM GENOTYPES AGAINST SPOTTED POD BORER, Maruca vitrata (FABRICIUS)
Authors: REVATHI M. , SELVANARAYANAN V.
Published: July 2023

Greengram cultivation is hampered by various insect pests, among which the spotted pod borer, Maruca vitrata (Fabricius) inflicts extensive damage. Insecticides are widely used to suppress this damage but are found to culminate in undesirable effects in the environment and humans. Exploring and exploiting host plant resistance in the gene pool of crop plants is an effective, ecofriendly alternative approach to manage such insect pests. Considering this, 333 greengram genotypes were gathered and screened under field condition to identify resistance sources against spotted pod borer during Rabi 2020 and Kharif 2021 at Sivapuri village, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India. The larval population and their active webbing were accessed from flower bud initiation to end of crop growth period and per cent pod damage was worked out after harvest. The results of this study revealed that, the larval population and active webbing and per cent pod damage were the least on IC-39301-1 followed by IC-311451 and IC-39301-1 followed by IC-103207 during Rabi 2020 and Kharif 2021 respectively. In both seasons, the larval population, active webbing, and percent pod damage were higher in the genotype IC-39317, followed by IC-103981. Based on per cent pod damage 4 and 10 genotypes were found resistant, while 182 and 175 genotypes were moderately resistant, 70 and 78 genotypes were tolerant, 56 and 63 genotypes moderately susceptible and 21 and 7 genotypes were highly susceptible in Rabi 2020 and Kharif 2021 respectively. The genotypes which were grouped under resistant and tolerant category in both the seasons were selected for further evaluation to develop desirable varieties.
MICROBIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF COMBINATIONS OF COLLOIDAL SILVER (Ag), COPPER (Cu), SILICON (Si) AND ZINC (Zn) NANOPARTICLES FOR WASTE WATER
Authors: VALCHEVA NEDYALKA , IGNATOV IGNAT
Published: July 2023

Colloidal nanomaterials with antibacterial activity are applied in practice. Most commonly used are colloidal nanosilver (Ag) and nanocopper (Cu) as separate nanomaterials, and combinations between them with different concentrations in ppm. In the present study the microbiological/antibacterial effects of colloidal solutions with two and four types of nanoparticles are investigated. The two solutions are a combination of colloidal nanosilver (Ag) and copper (Cu), and the third solution contains colloidal nanosilver (Ag), nanocopper (Cu), nanozinc (Zn) and nanosilicon (Si). The potential antibacterial activity of the studied colloidal solutions against Escherichia coli, Enterococci and Coliforms was evaluated. The results proved that they can be used to disinfect surfaces and neutralize bacteria in wastewater.
SECONDARY METABOLITES EXTRACTION USING POTENT BIOLOGICALS & PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING
Authors: KULSHRESHTHA AKANKSHA , RANAWAT MAHENDRA SINGH
Published: July 2023

Antioxidants present in the diet may have a significant effect on the prophylaxis and progression of various diseases associated with oxidative stress like cancer diabetes, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative. Berries and fungal species contain a range of secondary metabolites with antioxidant properties, including phenolic compounds. The objective of this study is to extract secondary metabolites from biologicals (wild berries and fungal species from the Himalaya region) and to conduct the preliminary phytochemical screening, total flavonoid and phenolic contents assays of various solvent extracts.

In this study, wild species were collected from the Himalayan region and extracted with different solvents by Soxhlet extraction. Phytochemical screening was carried out using standard procedures, total flavonoid content was measured by the aluminum chloride colorimetric assay and total phenolic content was estimated spectrophotometrically by the Folin-Ciocalteau method. Preliminary phytochemical screening reveals that except a few all extracts show the presence of alkaloids, tannin, carbohydrate, glycosides phenol, and flavonoid. Only Water, methanolic, and Chloroform extract of Rubus indicus (RIW, RIM, RIC) and water, methanolic extract of Solanum nigrum (SNW and SNM) contains steroids. Saponins are found only in extracts of Solanum nigrum and Morchella esculenta. Water extract of Rubus armeniacus, Solanum nigrum, Morchella esculenta and methanolic extract of Rubus indicus, Lycium barbarum (RAW, SNW, MEW, RIM, and LBM) shows higher content of flavonoid and phenol.

Methanolic extract of Lycium barbarum and Rubas armeniacus has the richest content of phenolics and flavonoids i.e. (102.16 mg GAE/g and 2.95 mg QE/g) respectively, on the contrary, hexane extract of Morchella esculenta and chloroform extract of Lycium arbarum was the least i.e. (6.64 mg GAE/g and 0.59 mg QE/g). All the extracts were not significantly different from one another (p > 0.05). It can be hypothesized that the high contents of phenolic compounds of these sample extracts indicated that these compounds contribute to the antioxidant activity and can be regarded as promising plant species for natural sources of radical scavenging activity with potential value for the treatment of many life-threatening diseases.
In vivo HEPATOPROTECTIVE ACTIVITY OF Pyrrosia heterophylla (L.) M.G. PRICE, A FERN USED IN INDIAN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE
Authors: GEORGE MEERA , JOSEPH LEENAMMA , JOSEKUMAR V. S.
Published: July 2023

Pyrrosia heterophylla is an epiphytic fern used in Indian tribal and traditional medicine for treatment of jaundice and some inflammatory conditions such as asthma, swellings and pain. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the hepatoprotective effect of different leaf extracts of P. heterophylla on acetaminophen-intoxicated male Wistar rats. The hepatoprotective effect of ethyl acetate and methanol extracts of P. heterophylla (PHE and PHM respectively) was evaluated by studying changes in liver function markers in serum such as AST, ALT, alkaline phosphatase, gamma-glutamyl transferase and bilirubin. In vivo antioxidant effect of the extracts was evaluated by analysing the lipid peroxidation levels and antioxidant systems in liver. Histopathological study of liver tissue was done to support the biochemical analyses. Both PHE and PHM were found to have significant hepatoprotective effect on acetaminophen intoxicated Wistar rats in a dose dependent manner. Serum markers of hepatotoxicity as well as tissue lipid peroxidative products were maintained similar to normal in the rats pre-treated with extracts. Biochemical data was supported by results of the histological studies. The study substantiated the traditional use of P. heterophylla as a hepatoprotective agent. Leaf extracts of P. heterophylla were able to provide significant hepatoprotection in acetaminophen treated rats with PHE being more effective than PHM.
PROTEIN EXTRACT OF BOVINE HEART DISPLAYS ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY ON HUMAN PATHOGENIC BACTERIA IN In-vitro STUDY
Authors: SUNDARAMOORTHY M. , SABARIMANIKANDAN M. , ARUL DOSS G.
Published: July 2023

A typical type of animal proteins known as antimicrobial proteins (AMPs) actively taking part in innate immune system are recognized as suitable alternatives to classical antibiotics to combat the development  multidrug resistant bacterial strains. The protein fractions extracted from bovine heart tissue by different protein precipitating agents after acid extraction were screened for their bactericidal activity against four clinical isolates. Amongst eleven protein fractions including the acid extract, only three fractions (Phosphate buffered saline filtrate, 10% Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) precipitate and 30% Ammonium sulphate precipitate) showed antibacterial activities. The Phosphate buffered saline filtrate showed activity on two organisms (Salmonella paratyphi ,A, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) and the zone of inhibitions were found to be 8mm size for both organisms. The protein fraction extracted by 10% TCA exerted activity on Salmonella typhimurium and P. aeruginosa with 12 and10 mm of inhibitory zones respectively. The 30% ammonium sulphate precipitate inhibited the growth of all the four test organisms strongly with 14-23 mm of inhibitory zones. All protein fractions exhibiting bactericidal activities did not cause haemolysis on human red blood cell of ABO blood groups. Hence further studies in this regard would be much helpful for pharmaceutical applications.
FISH CATCH COMPOSITION DURING FIVE YEARS, BY FISHERIES CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY KUTLEHAR, FROM GOBIND SAGAR RESERVOIR (HIMACHAL PRADESH) INDIA
Authors: LAL KRISHAN
Published: July 2023

Gobind Sagar Reservoir has been created by damming River Sutlej at village Bhakra in 1963. Fisheries operations are being performed in this reservoir only by licensed fishermen. Fishermen have organized themselves in fisheries co-operative societies. Fisheries co-operative society Kutlehar is one of the fisheries co- operative societies working in its area of operations in this reservoir. After fishermen hands over their catch to their co-operative society daily, the co-operative society sells the caught fish to the concerned contractors at the rate already fixed for this purpose. State fisheries department keeps a record of sold fish in every respect. Data used in this paper was obtained from state fisheries department of Himachal Pradesh Govt. Different measures were adopted for fish conservation. Gill nets having dimensions 80 meters X 5 meters, with knot to knot mesh size more than 5 cm were used for catching the fish. No fishing was done for two months during monsoon season (close season). Current study was carried between years 2016 to 2020. In the year 2016, 22374 fish weighing 41311.3 kg was caught, by this co-operative. This catch declined to 9234 fish, weighing 17483.2 kg in year 2020. Decline in fish catch was observed during the period 2016 to 2020.
IMPACT OF NAPHTHALENE EXPOSURE ON MARKER ENZYMES OF GREEN MUSSEL Perna viridis
Authors: GOPI J. , NATHIYA K. RUPA , DEVI A. SRI , KRISHNAMURTHY R.
Published: July 2023

Backgrounds: Environmental contamination has been increased in recent decades as a result of the fast expansion of anthropogenic activities, particularly in the aquatic ecosystem. Under a range of severe environmental circumstances, marine organisms can be susceptible to oxidative stress and results in the changes in the biochemical components which can be assessed to know the health status of organisms.

Aim of the Works: The aim of this study is to observe the impact of Naphthalene on bivalve mussels and to employ a large number of biomaker to discover distinct and unique patterns. For this the green mussels Perna viridis exposed to naphthalene, in order to understand the changes in marker enzymes in P. viridis haemolymph, gill, and digestive gland.

Methodology: Green mussels were exposed to naphthalene for 28 days in order to assess changes in biomarker. Acid phosphatase (ACP) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine transaminase (ALT), and aspartate transaminase activity (AST) were examined in the haemolymph, gill, and digestive gland of mussels P. viridis.

Results: The haemolymph has considerably higher in all marker enzymes after 28 days of naphthalene exposure. Marker enzymes were inhibited in the gill and digestive gland, and in most cases, all of the marker enzymes in the haemolymph, gill, and digestive gland were concentration dependent. The observed changes in marker enzymes which detected in the haemolymph and the other two tissues of P. viridis were statistically significant.

Conclusions: The present study showed a significant association between the entire biomarkers tested in mussels exposed to naphthalene. Overall, the results indicate that haemolypmh is the most vulnerable component to naphthalene exposure when compared to tissues, and it may be employed as a bioindicator of organic pollution exposure.
TRADITIONAL INDIGENOUS FOODS AND BEVERAGES OF VARIOUS COMMUNITIES OF SADIYA SUB-DIVISION OF TINSUKIA DISTRICT, ASSAM, INDIA
Authors: GHOSH SASANKA SEKHAR , CHETRI SURAJ , BORAH LUPAMUDRA , SAIKIA KAROBI
Published: July 2023

The present study is an attempt to comprehensively document the 'unique' traditional food and beverages being consumed by the diverse and amalgamated communities of the Sadiya sub-division of Tinsukia district of Upper Assam. It ranges from preparations made out of insects, dried fish, and vegetables. The practice of entomophagy was recorded from Sonowal, Mising, and Deori communities. Hukoti (a dry fish product) was observed in the Sonwal community. An interesting find was the use of Posa Hukoti (fermented dry fish) by the Moran and Motok communities. The present study is a maiden report for its existence and use. Dried vegetable preparations such as 'Gundruk' and 'Sinki' were recorded from the Nepali community. Whereas the traditional beverages such as 'Apong, 'Roksi', and 'Handiya' were recorded from Mising, Nepali, and the Adivasi communities respectively.
DIVERSITY OF INSECTS IN THE PADDY FIELDS OF MUNDAKAM VAYAL, KANNUR DISTRICT
Authors: MATHEW VINNI , LIVINGSTONE ANANTHI RACHEL
Published: July 2023

This study was conducted to determine the variation in the population of insects in the paddy plots of Mundakam Vayal area, Nedungome village, Kannur district. In this study a total of 71 insect species were observed. Out of these species, 52 species under eight orders were identified. Lepidoptera (12), Odonata (10), and Coleoptera (9) were recorded as the most dominant orders, followed by Araneae (7), Hemiptera (6), Orthoptera (5), Hymenoptera (2), and Diptera (1). The highest population density was in Lepidoptera, and the highest species diversity was seen in both Lepidoptera and Coleoptera. The most abundant species recorded were Cnaphalocrocis medinalis, belonging to the Order Lepidoptera, and Leptocorisa oratoria belonging to the order Hemiptera. The overall insect diversity and richness increased during the flowering and milky phase of the paddy plant. Results indicate that diversity of insects in paddy fields ensured a good balance between the populations of pests, and the beneficial insects (predators and parasitoids) of paddy. The diversity of insects can potentially be an effective way to conserve, use and enhance biodiversity to sustain food security in the agricultural ecosystem in the Mundakam Vayal area.
AN ACCOUNT OF AMPHIBIAN DIVERSITY AND COMPOSITION IN THREE DIFFERENT HABITAT TYPES IN BAKSA DISTRICT, ASSAM, INDIA
Authors: ADHIKARY ANAMIKA , BORO ANANDA RAM
Published: July 2023

Amphibian assemblages in three different habitat types, rice field; built up habitat and marshland were studied in the Baksa district of Assam, India. Visual encounter survey, opportunistic search and active search methods were used to record amphibians encountered. A total of 1410 individual amphibians were recorded that included 16 species belonging to 11 genera and five families. Among the three habitat types, built up habitat showed maximum species diversity followed by marshland and rice-field. It could be predicted that habitat heterogeneity and architectural complexity are the best predictors of amphibian diversity in the study area. The possible reasons correlating the composition have been discussed. This study indicates the importance of habitat as a resource in the conservation of amphibian species. Further, this happens to be the first report on amphibian assemblage from Baksa district, Assam, India.
MATHEMATICAL MODELING OF THE FOOD ITEMS IN THE GUT AND THEIR AVAILABILITY IN THE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE HILL-STREAM FISH, Barilius bendelisis (HAMILTON) BASED ON STRAUSS SELECTIVITY INDEX
Authors: MAMGAIN DEEKSHA , RAYAL RAJESH , DOBRIYAL A. K. , BAHUGUNA PANKAJ
Published: July 2023

Barilius bendelisis (Hamilton) is an ornamental fish. The feeding ethos of fish is of great concern for its culture and breeding. Strauss selectivity index is simply the unweighted difference in proportion (L= ri - pi) of the prey item in the gut and the environment. It ranges from   -1 to + 1 with a positive value indicating preference and the negative value indicating avoidance or inaccessibility. Three length-groups (1 < 5cm, 5-10cm. and > 10cm.) were analyses in current study. Barilius bendelisis has been found to accompany a change of food habit with more emphasis on insect items in higher length groups.  It had been noticed that in Barilius bendelisis feeding ethos showed dipterans larva as more available digestible food part in gut portion than ephemeroptera and trichoptera larvae in all different size groups.
AN OVERVIEW OF THE TRADITIONAL USES, PHYTOCHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS, PHARMACOLOGICAL AND TOXICOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF PERSICARIA HYDROPIPER (L.) DELARBRE
Authors: OJAH ANJUMANI , BORTHAKUR MRIDUL KR. , KALITA JOGEN CH.
Published: July 2023

Persicaria hydropiper (L.) Delarbre, an annual herb of the family polygonaceae, locally known as Patharua bihalagani in Assam (India), is reported as a traditional drug for birth control used by women in some parts of Assam. The current study presents the taxonomical description, geographical distribution, traditional uses, phytochemical composition, pharmacological and toxicological activities of P. hydropiper. The whole plant or part(s) like leaves, stems root etc have been traditionally used as herbal medicine for treatment of various ailments. Several bioactive components such as flavonoids, phenylpropanoids, essential oils, glycosides, phytosterols and sesquiterpenes among others were reported. The extracts and phytoconstituents of P. hydropiper possess antioxidant, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, estrogenic, antifertility, neuroprotective activities, etc. Mutagenic activity and acute toxicity of P. hydropiper were also reported.
ESTIMATION OF GENETIC PARAMETERS AND VARIABILITY IN THE BIVOLTINE SILKWORM BOMBYX MORI L GERMPLASM
Authors: LOKESH G. , MAHESWARI M. , CHAUDHURI RITWIKA S. , SEKAR S. , GOWDA HALAGUNDE , SREENIVASA B. T.
Published: July 2023

Genetic variability is a fundamental and an essential requirement of crop species for the development of superior breeds of high commercial value with strong genetic base. Evaluation and estimation of genetic potentials of silkworm breeds are of prime importance in order to identify promising silkworm genotypes for its commercial exploitation through breeding to enhance the silk productivity for sustainable use. The objective of this study was to evaluate the genetic variability of vast silkworm germplasm and to estimate the genetic parameters of important productive traits. 368 bivoltine silkworm accessions from the germplasm are considered for assessment of genetic variability with five year data on important productive traits. Wide range of variability was observed based on Coefficient of Variation (%) values in the productive parameters viz., fecundity (11.316), weight of the larva (9.285), cocoon yield (7.892), single cocoon weight (8.272 ), shell weight and (12.289) shell ratio (7.082). Based on the multiple trait analysis by Mano index values, 20 top performing accessions were selected and genetic parameters such as heritability, genetic advance and phenotypic & genotypic coefficient of variances were estimated.  Pooled ANOVA of 20 selected silkworm accessions indicates significant variations @1% level over the five generations in all the parameters. Higher heritability associated genetic advance was recorded in cocoon weight, shell ratio, shell weight and larval weight, besides, higher genotypic and phenotypic variances in cocoon weight. The results enumerate the importance of evaluation of silkworm germplasm and estimation of genetic parameters for selection of parental stocks for subsequent breeding programme in development of desired breeds.
SEASONAL VARIATION IN MOSQUITO LARVICIDAL POTENTIALITY OF Holoptelea integrifolia
Authors: SINGHA S. , CHANDRA G.
Published: July 2023

Japanese encephalitis (JE) which was previously known as Japanese B encephalitis, is caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus. Plant produced the photochemical mainly for their own defense mechanism is experimentally used to control varieties of insect pests or vectors. Crude extract (0.1%, 0.2%, 0.3%, 0.4% and 0.5%) of leaves of Holoptelea  integrifolia when applied on third instars mosquito larvae in successive seasons i.e. Summer, Rainy and Winter, caused 100 percent mortality at 0.5% concentration in summer after 72 h of exposure. In Winter, also a 100 percent mortality of the third instars of Cx. vishnui group larvae were noticed after 48 h of exposure at 0.5% concentration. Out of three predominant seasons in West Bengal, variation in the mortality of Cx. vishnui group larvae by crude extract of H. integrifolia leaf are well established and mortality increases with higher extract concentration and time of exposure. Highest mortality was noted in Rainy season followed by Summer and Winter.
IMPACT OF FRUIT BATS (Rousettus leschenaulti AND Cynopterus sphinx) IN THE TROPICAL ECOSYSTEM OF TIRUNELVELI DISTRICT, TAMIL NADU, INDIA
Authors: STEPHEN M. , ALBERT C. , PETCHIAMMAL G. , VANITHARANI JULIET
Published: July 2023

Fruit bat diversity available in the ecosystem of Tirunelveli District is important for pollinating flowers and seed dispersal. Two common megachiropterans Rousettus leschnaulti (fulvous fruit bat) and Cynopterus sphinx (greater short-nosed fruit bat) interacting in different agro and tropical forest ecosystem of Tirunelveli district has been selected as study animals for this impact analysis. Various food selections, processing strategies, the economical and ecological importance of bat dependent plants have provided a glimpse on the fruit bat’s bio-agent role in the ecosystem. Identification of left outs from the feeding roosts, observations with video recording and mist-netting in the foraging areas is the documented data for fruit bat–plant interdependence. Their species specific dietary preferences immensely help to retain the community structures and long time survival of specific taxa in the ecosystem. In spite of their special role they have attracted little recognition under Indian government legislations and policies. The documented species specific impact and ecosystem services of R. leschnaulti and C. sphinx in the Tropical ecosystem is the field proof data which can be of use to revise the status of fruit bats under Schedule V, Indian Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
The ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND MANAGEMENT OF URBAN HOUSEHOLD WATER SUPPLY: AN OVERVIEW IN CASE OF DURAME CITY, KAMBATA TEMBARO ZONE, SNNP REGION, ETHIOPIA JANUARY, 2019
Authors: KIFLE ZEWDIE , ANISHISO ALEMU , THOMAS TEMESGEN
Published: July 2023

The provision of urban infrastructure like water service has become a major concern in many developed and developing countries. Access to safe water and sanitary means of waste disposal is universal needs and indeed basic human rights. Besides, they are essential elements of human development and poverty alleviation and constitute an obligatory component of primary health care. The main objective of this study is to assess issues, challenges and management of urban household water supply: in case of Durame city, Kambata Tembaro Zone, SNNP Region. The study is descriptive in its nature and both qualitative and quantitative research Approach with a sample size of 120 which selected through systematic random sampling method used. Interview questionnaires were employed for data collection. Lastly the data were analyzed using descriptive statistical tools like frequency and percentage. The study findings revealed that factors like, shortage of water at the sources; rapid population growth, electric power failure, and rapid urbanization were classified to be main causes of water supply shortage to the city communities. The gap between demand and output is increasing from year to year as a result of the aforementioned primary factors. Water source for the city entirely relying only on groundwater is not enough. The study therefore recommends that the groundwater source has to be enlarged by surface water through water conservation techniques. Therefore, as a long- run solution to water supply shortage in the city great attention should be given for surface water development. Furthermore, surface water might serve as a recharging source for groundwater sources in the surrounding area. Through water conservation techniques around the water potential areas (boreholes sites) groundwater have to be recharged so as to balance the recharging and discharging rates. On the other hand, bottom-up community engagement should be promoted, and existing women's groups such as religious, trade, and professional associations should be involved in order to debate how to utilize water responsibly.