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Ensino da natação para crianças: um estudo exploratório sobre os métodos mais utilizados por professores/as da cidade do Rio Grande – RS
Authors: Ferreira Manuela Kubaski , Avila Luciana Toaldo Gentilini , Gonçalves Arisson Vinícius Landgraf
Published: April 2024

Este artigo trata de um estudo exploratório sobre as metodologias para o ensino da natação para crianças. O objetivo foi identificar quais são as metodologias de ensino utilizadas por professores de natação para ensinar crianças em adaptação e iniciação em duas academias de ginástica da cidade do Rio Grande - RS. Foi utilizado como instrumento metodológico uma entrevista semiestruturada com professores de natação. Os dados produzidos foram analisados a partir do método de análise de conteúdo. Como resultado, as respostas dos professores demonstraram o uso predominante de métodos tradicionais de ensino, priorizando a execução técnica em relação a outros métodos alternativos, como a exploração do universo lúdico durante o ensino da natação.  Portanto, a organização das aulas corrobora com a literatura, uma vez que os entrevistados têm como característica a predominância da técnica em detrimento das brincadeiras para ensinar natação às crianças.
Modelo experimental usando coelhos para pesquisas em cicatrização da pele
Authors: Schamall Ragnar , Franco Diogo , Franco Luisa , Franco Talita
Published: April 2024

A escolha do animal que será usado em um experimento dependerá diretamente do que se deseja pesquisar. São considerados o tamanho do animal, sua disponibilidade e a facilidade no manejo, entre outros fatores. O coelho tem sido usado com mais freqüência para investigação circulatória aproveitando as características anatômicas das orelhas que são finas e têm dupla face, permitindo avaliação por transparência, além de experimentos ortopédicos e maxilofacial. Ao ensejo de pesquisa sobre a ação de agentes cicatrizantes em feridas experimentalmente induzidas optamos pelo uso do coelho por precisarmos de um animal maior do que uma cobaia pequena. O experimento foi bem-sucedido e observamos três tópicos cuja abordagem pode ser de interesse para outros pesquisadores: o animal utilizado, o tipo de experimento e a forma de mensuração. As dificuldades encontradas e a forma de solucioná-las são o motivo deste trabalho.
Produção científica sobre atividades de ensino do preceptor nas residências em saúde
Authors: Lima Anne Caroline Gonçalves , Fernandes Luciana Maria Furtado , Costa Fabíola Santana de Oliveira , Pereira Lizomar de Jesus Maués , Peixoto Ivonete Vieira Pereira
Published: April 2024

O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar, descrever e discutir a produção científica sobre atividades de ensino do preceptor nas residências em saúde. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, pautado na abordagem quantitativa, com análise dos seguintes indicadores métricos: quantitativo de publicações por ano, idiomas dos estudos, tipologia dos documentos, país, afiliação institucional, além da aplicação das Leis de Lotka, Price, Bradford e Zipf. Foram recuperados 731 documentos nas bases de dados da seguinte forma: 66 na Literatura Latino Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde, 463 na Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online, 196 na Scopus e 6 na Web of Science. Tem-se o início da produção no ano de 1958, com expressivo pico em 2017, sendo 87,27% dos documentos publicados em inglês e 93,84% veiculados no formato de artigo científico. Cinquenta (50) autores compõem o Grupo de Elite apresentando o percentual de 22,84% dos estudos publicados. O periódico Academic Medicine emergiu como a principal fonte de dados utilizada para as publicações, contendo 49 documentos. Por fim, as palavras mais utilizadas na indexação dos estudos foram: Internato e Residência (português e inglês), Humanos, Educação, Preceptoria, Visitas com Preceptor e Administração.
O caminho para a gestão ambiental eficiente e responsável
Authors: Silva Natália Moura da , Silva Valéria Cardoso da , Vieira Junior Paulo Sérgio Queiroz , Roberto José Carlos Alves , Almeida Victor da Silva
Published: April 2024

O presente trabalho tem por objetivo verificar os principais incentivos, prerrogativas e antagonismo no que tange a ISO 14001. A adoção de um Sistema de Gestão Ambiental, mostra-se um instrumento importante, principalmente no levantamento dos impactos que a organização poderá desencadear ao longo de suas atividades. Embora tenha muitas vantagens, o sistema encara muitas objeções no decorrer de sua execução, umas das principais é a contribuição dos colaboradores, que têm dificuldades em engajar e cumprir os estágios de implantação. Nesse contexto o presente estudo propõe uma análise mais aprofundada das etapas fundamentais da certificação ambiental, realçando as práticas mais eficientes e os principais fatores de sucesso citados na literatura e como as empresas podem otimizar seus processos de gestão ambiental, garantindo conformidade com os padrões da ISO 14001 e obtendo certificações ambientais de forma eficaz e sustentável, e demonstrando os seguintes obstáculos que perduram mesmo após a certificação, permanecer com as diretrizes é desafiador. Por outro lado, a melhoria contínua da organização, a sua imagem e o esclarecimento dos colaboradores no que está relacionado à qualidade.
Divulgação científica usando astronomia e matemática
Authors: Macêdo Josué Antunes de , Voelzke Marcos Rincon , Silva Alysson Wanderley Teixeira
Published: April 2024

Este artigo é uma versão aprimorada de um trabalho originalmente publicado nos anais do XXI Simpósio Nacional de Ensino de Física (Brasil) e apresenta resultados de uma oficina realizada em uma escola pública de Montes Claros (MG), Brasil, que teve como objetivo divulgar o uso de diversos materiais no ensino de Astronomia e sua relação com a Matemática. A Astronomia é raramente ensinada adequadamente na educação básica, com resultados insatisfatórios apresentados por alunos e professores. Neste sentido, realizou-se uma oficina planejada para alunos da educação básica denominada ‘Astronomia e Matemática: Aprenda a Observar o Céu Com Outros Olhos’, envolvendo diversos recursos. A metodologia utilizada consistiu de sensibilização dos envolvidos, apresentação de vídeos, utilização do software Stellarium, aplicação da Matemática na Astronomia e discussões. Entre os principais resultados, pode-se destacar o interesse dos alunos pelos assuntos científicos, pois quando o estudo das ciências se dá sem interação com os fenômenos naturais e tecnológicos, uma enorme lacuna na educação dos alunos ocorre. Neste sentido, o uso de diferentes recursos, como modelos, observações, experiências reais e virtuais, animações, simulações, aulas de vídeo, pode despertar o interesse dos alunos pelos conteúdos conceituais.
A escuta de crianças em situação de acolhimento na cidade de Rio Grande/RS: reflexões sobre família, instituição e escola
Authors: Valle Hardalla Santos do , Schwantz Josimara Wilkboldt
Published: April 2024

O presente trabalho apresenta um estudo realizado com crianças inseridas em uma instituição de acolhimento da cidade do Rio Grande/RS, em que se buscou compreender as suas percepções sobre temas como família, instituição e escola.  Como aporte teórico-metodológico, utilizou-se a pesquisa com crianças e a escuta atenta.  A análise dos dados apontou que as crianças em situação de acolhimento ressignificam os seus laços familiares e sentem-se vivenciando nas instituições (de acolhimento e escolar) uma rotina pouco instigante.
A inteligência artificial como ferramenta de apoio à inclusão
Authors: Costa Júnior João Fernando , Lopes Luis Carlos Loss , Santos Márcia Maria de Oliveira , Reinoso Luiz Fernando , Freire Kátia Maria de Aguiar , Reis Neto Raimundo Alves dos , Moraes Leonardo Silva , Ribeiro Rosimary da Mata
Published: April 2024

Este artigo explora o papel da inteligência artificial (IA) como uma ferramenta de apoio à inclusão em diversos contextos. Iniciando com uma análise sobre os fundamentos da inclusão, destaca-se sua importância na construção de uma sociedade mais igualitária e acessível. Em seguida, são explorados os conceitos básicos da IA, sua evolução histórica e suas aplicações em diferentes setores. Dentro desse contexto, são apresentados exemplos de como a IA pode promover a inclusão, ampliando acessibilidade e oportunidades para pessoas com deficiência e grupos marginalizados. Contudo, são reconhecidos os desafios enfrentados, desde questões éticas e de privacidade até limitações tecnológicas e de acessibilidade. Ao olhar para o futuro, são destacadas tendências promissoras na interseção entre IA e inclusão, juntamente com recomendações para aprimorar sua utilização, como promover a diversidade nos dados e implementar medidas de transparência e responsabilidade. A conclusão ressalta a importância de abordar os desafios de maneira ética e inclusiva, garantindo que a IA seja desenvolvida e utilizada para promover um mundo mais igualitário e acessível para todos. Por fim, as reflexões finais enfatizam a necessidade de um olhar crítico e colaborativo sobre o papel da IA na inclusão, buscando maximizar seus benefícios e mitigar seus impactos negativos.
Educação, Autismo e afasia: a musicoterapia como estímulo à fala
Authors: Iglesias Laura Medeiros , Prado Lucca Lopes , Salles Atilio Catosso
Published: April 2024

A musicoterapia visa estimular o cérebro para que através da neuroplasticidade o órgão se reorganize e desenvolva a linguagem, o que possibilita uma nova forma de interação social e comunicação, promovendo, então, a autonomia e a independência. Assim, surgiu o interesse acerca do uso da musicoterapia como abordagem de tratamento e processo terapêutico da afasia em indivíduos com transtorno do espectro autista (TEA). Dessa forma, devido ao baixo número de estudos acerca dessa questão, foi feito essa pesquisa, para avaliar essa terapêutica como meio para o desenvolvimento de habilidades de comunicação e interação social. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, feita através de um levantamento bibliográfico, que se deu por meio da análise de artigos, sendo eles, revisões sistemáticas e ensaios clínicos, compilando as informações sobre a musicoterapia como terapia para a afasia presente nos indivíduos autistas. Pode-se concluir que a musicoterapia, de fato, estimula e facilita a comunicação e interação social dos indivíduos com TEA, por meio da vivência musical, possibilitando a autoexpressão. No entanto, há a falta de consenso sobre a permanência desses efeitos a longo prazo.
Is Open Ureterolithotomy Finished? : A Case of Giant Ureteral Stone and Screening of the Literature
Authors: Çifteci Tayfun
Published: April 2024

INTRODUCTION: Open surgery is an old method of urology in the treatment of ureteral stones. With the development of new technologies; Indications for open surgery in the treatment of stone disease have decreased to 1-5.4 %. In this case, we aimed to remove 4 stones with a diameter of 22 mm at the lower end of the left ureter by open ureterolithotomy and to report similar cases in the literature.
CASE: In the direct urinary system X-ray and abdominal computed tomography of the patient who applied to us with the complaint of left flank pain, 4 stones with a diameter of 22 mm in the lower end of the left ureter, grade 4 hydroureteronephrosis in the left ureter and kidney were observed. Left open ureterolithotomy was planned. The patient's stones were removed using the left Gibson incision technique, and the ureteral incision area was sutured by placing a 6f double j catheter into the ureter. A drain was placed in the left ureteral tracing and the procedure was terminated by suturing the Gibson incision. The patient's foley catheter was removed on the 1st day and the drain was removed on the 2nd day, and he was discharged. No postoperative complications were encountered. Six weeks later, the patient's 6f double j catheter was removed and the surgical procedure was completed.
DISCUSSION: Ureteral stones usually form in the primary kidney and then descend into the ureter. Ureteral stones usually pass spontaneously, but stones larger than 1 cm have fewer spontaneous passages. Ureteral stones are usually single and smaller than 2 cm. For stones larger than 5 cm, the term giant ureteral stone is used. Paik et al. reported a mean blood loss of 144 cc and a mean hospital stay of 6.5 days in seven patients with open ureterolithotomy. All patients in the series were stone-free and had no complications. In another study, open ureterolithotomy was performed in 56 patients, and 46.4% of the patients had stones in the distalureter. While the hospital stay was 4.2 days, no complications were encountered.
CONCLUSION: Open ureterolithotomy has lost its status as the gold standard with the development of ureterorenoscopy, but as in our case, it is a surgical technique that should be considered in large ureteral stones.
Comparison of intraoperative outcomes in excision arthroplasty with or without partial tenotomy of deep gluteal muscle in dogs
Authors: İnal Kamil Serdar , Nacar Can , Bağatır Elif
Published: April 2024

Background: Excision arthroplasty is a commonly performed surgical technique for treating coxofemoral luxation in dogs. Favourable outcomes have been reported in dogs up to 15 kg. Aim: This study aimed to compare the intraoperative findings of two surgical approaches i.e., with or without partial deep gluteal muscle tenotomy in the excision arthroplasty in dogs. Methods: A total of 15 dogs having average body weight 15.6 kg (3.5-26) and 29.5 months (6-72) of age were brought to the Veterinary Surgery Clinics at University Veterinary Hospital, Samsun, Turkey with traumatic coxofemoral luxation or femur head/neck fracture. Craniolateral incision was used to approach the craniodorsal aspect of the hip joint in all cases. Myotomy of the superficial gluteal muscle and partial tenotomy of the deep gluteal was performed in one group. While blunt dissection approach was performed for elevation of gluteal muscles in another group. Results: Fifteen dogs (myotomy and tenotomy in 8 dogs and without tenotomy in 7 dogs) were diagnosed having lesions along with coxofemoral luxation in 9 cases, femoral neck fracture in 5 cases and caput femur fracture in 1 case. Partial tenotomy improved the exposure of joint capsule and femur neck. Discussion and Conclusion: The remnants of femoral neck after excision arthroplasty may contact the acetabulum and cause pain in the postoperative period. By applying the partial deep gluteal muscle tenotomy technique, surgeons can readily expose joint capsule, femoral head, femoral neck, and great and lesser trochanter.
A Case Study on Applying MQTT Communication to Improve Cold Storage Safety and Quality Management
Authors: Karaoğlu Hüseyin , Kabak Tarık , Kırbaş İsmail
Published: April 2024

This paper investigates the use of the MQTT protocol for monitoring cooling systems and discusses the advantages of this approach. Cooling systems play a critical role in many areas such as the food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries, and their proper functioning is vital for product quality and safety. However, monitoring and managing these systems often presents major challenges. Traditionally, the monitoring of these systems has been carried out by dedicated on-site staff or personnel, which can be risky, time-consuming and costly. The MQTT protocol is a fast and efficient communication protocol designed for data communication between IoT devices. In this study, how the MQTT protocol can be used for monitoring cooling systems and the advantages of this protocol are examined in detail. The use of MQTT can facilitate remote monitoring of cooling systems and thus significantly reduce response and reaction times. Thanks to a web application developed to store and display the data received through the MQTT protocol, it becomes easier to remotely monitor the storage room temperature values and intervene when necessary. End users can instantly view storage room temperatures via phone, tablet or computer and make intervention decisions when necessary.
Chalk-Free Instructions through Hand Gestures: Bridging the Gap in Digital Education
Authors: Bharadwaj Rakhi , Bandi Shreyash , Aldar Prathamesh , Borse Rushikesh , Ahire Purvesh
Published: April 2024

The transformation in the field of digital education from traditional classroom settings to remote and online learning has made creative solutions to overcome the physical gap between teachers and students necessary. The study offers a fresh solution to this problem by introducing an interactive platform that uses artificial intelligence, and real-time hand gestures to create a dynamic and immersive learning environment. The research revolves around the development of an "Air Canvas" powered by OpenCV, a versatile computer vision library. This system empowers users to draw and interact with digital content through intuitive hand gestures, addressing the limitations of traditional digital tools. The study introduces the persistence of drawings, AI-enhanced artwork generation using Variational Autoencoders (VAEs). Furthermore, it offers advanced features including color selection, collectively representing a significant leap in the field of digital education. Real-time persistence of drawings allows learners to save, revisit, and expand upon their digital creations. This functionality enhances the educational experience, enabling students to track their progress and receive personalized feedback. When users attempt to draw shapes like circles, character the VAE-based AI recognizes their intent and automatically generates precise shapes, enhancing the overall user experience. This research revolutionizes digital education with an interactive educational platform. By addressing the gaps in existing digital education tools, this study introduces unique objectives, enhancing the way learners interact with educational materials. It empowers learners of all ages to engage with content more dynamically, ultimately improving comprehension and retention.
Web Scraping Job Portals
Authors: Kumar Ashutosh , Chauhan Kinshuk , Grewal Jaspreet Kaur
Published: April 2024

Almost two million engineers and another million graduates in related areas like computer science and biotechnology are delivered in India each year. It can be challenging for work searchers to discover employments that fit their interface and aptitude level. The issues emerge from a need of information approximately the goals and operations of the organization. Web scraping of job portals gives insight into the most sought-after talents by recruiting organizations via the online job market, the industries that provide more work chances to job searchers, and other influencing elements to gain jobs, such as the candidates' experience. Scouts and work searchers might meet on a business entrance with the point of satisfying each other's person needs. They are the quickest and slightest costly way to communicate, coming to a wide gathering of people with fair one tap, wherever they may be within the world. The program settles these issues and offers work searchers a user-friendly stage for work looks and applications. Candidates can search for work in any field by utilizing progressed look methods.
Sentimental Journeys: Novel Insight into Textual Information
Authors: Thakur Mannat , Arora Arsh Mohan , Sandhu Yuvraj Singh , Singh Gursewak
Published: April 2024

Sentiment analysis, a subfield of natural language processing, has gained immense significance in recent years due to the exponential growth of text data on the internet and the ever-increasing need to comprehend public opinions and emotions. This research paper explores the methodologies and techniques employed in sentiment analysis through machine learning and highlights their applications and impact on various domains. The paper begins by introducing the concept of sentiment analysis, its significance, and its wide range of applications, spanning from business and marketing to social sciences and public opinion monitoring. It delves into the challenges associated with analyzing sentiments from text and provides an overview of the basic components of a sentiment analysis system. Opinion mining, often known as sentiment analysis. It is an important field of natural language processing (NLP) that extracts personal information from text, such as opinions and sentiments. Sentiment analysis is a valuable tool for businesses and decision-makers to use in assessing public attitudes towards products, services, and societal issues. The research dives into strategies that address difficulties such as informal language and sarcasm, ranging from rule-based approaches to advanced machine learning. It also looks at how sentiment analysis has evolved, from polarity classification to more complicated features like emotion detection. This study examines sentiment analysis in full, including technique, applications, and future trends. The research looks at emerging topics such as deep learning integration, multilingual analysis, and ethical considerations, emphasizing their importance in the age of big data and social media. Finally, sentiment analysis is demonstrated to be an important tool for understanding human sentiment in the digital world, with significant potential to drive decision-making and promote innovation across a wide range of sectors.
Mobile Heart Sync: An IoT Based Portable ECG Monitor
Authors: Lucas Stepheny , Desai Mitali , Khot Amisha , Harriet Sincee , Jain Kavita
Published: April 2024

The healthcare sector has made significant strides with IoT technology, yet a concerning increase in sudden cardiac arrest cases persists, especially in developing nations with limited access to advanced medical devices. This research aims to provide a cost-effective, IoT-integrated solution to address gaps observed in existing cardiac emergency response systems. The Heart Monitoring System captures essential physiological parameters such as BPM, ECG, and SpO2 through accessible sensors, seamlessly relaying data to a smartphone app for comprehensive cardiac health monitoring. Managed by a Raspberry Pi3b+, the system successfully transmits real-time heart vitals to the app. Additionally, it features an advanced emergency alarm triggered during critical situations, enhancing responsiveness and ensuring prompt notifications. The study identifies limitations and proposes areas for improvement, laying the foundation for a portable, affordable, and innovative cardiac health monitoring system committed to user safety.
Consumption of processed and ultra-processed foods by a young population of Ecuador. An analysis in light of the PAHO model
Authors: Viteri Carmen , Cabrera Jimena , Iza Patricia , Moreno Carlos , Guanga Verónica
Published: April 2024

The purpose of the research was to characterize the habitual consumption of processed and ultra-processed foods, as well as to analyze their nutritional composition in relation to the Nutrient Model proposed by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). 2 125 young people participated, with prior informed consent; A food consumption and frequency questionnaire was applied to each participant (=0,784), including 75 foods and beverages classified into 13 categories. On the other hand, the labels of 89 brands of products purchased by the respondents were reviewed; the analysis included the presence of critical nutrients and the calculation of the percentage of energy contribution. The results revealed that 95 % of the population purchased in the last month: desserts (99,1 %); candy (95,1 %), non-alcoholic beverages (84,8 %), among others, with a significant difference in gender, area of residence, and economic income (P<0,050). The amounts of sodium, free sugars, total fats, saturated fats, and trans fats exceed what is indicated in the PAHO Model, by 69,0 %, 54,0 %, 35,0 %, 23,0 %, 15,0 % respectively. The daily energy contribution per serving was 10,3 % ±3,1 %, this comes mainly from pre-cooked dishes (soups, broths, creams, instant noodles), 13,6 %; beverages (soft drinks, juices, soft drinks, beer, juices and nectars) 13,1; french fries, 12,5 %; sausages, 12,4 %; pastries, 12,4 %; snacks, 10,5 %. Concluding that there is a high prevalence in the consumption of processed and ultra-processed foods, with levels of critical nutrients that exceed PAHO recommendations. These findings highlight the need to strengthen policies aimed at reducing the supply and demand of these products
EXTENSION CASE STUDY: WHY PADDY FARMERS ARE NOT INCLINED TO USE A DRONE AS PART OF MECHANISATION FOR PADDY CULTIVATION
Authors:   Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, ABD KHARIM MUHAMMAD NURFAIZ , ROSDI WAN NURUL ATIQAH
Published: April 2024

Drone technology is emerging as a pivotal component in the agricultural sector, particularly in the context of Agricultural Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR4.0). Its application, especially in activities such as fertiliser and crop protection chemical spraying in the Kemubu Agricultural Development Authority (KADA) granary areas, can significantly enhance the farmers’ yields. Despite the positive reception of drone technology, there is a growing phenomenon of technology rejection that requires further exploration. This research aims to investigate farmers’ acceptance of drones as a mechanisation tool for paddy cultivation in the Jajahan Bachok, Kelantan granary areas within KADA authority. A structured questionnaire, based on the knowledge, attitude, practice (KAP) model, was administered to 82 farmers surrounding Jajahan Bachok through purposive sampling. Data analysis using SPSS version 26.0 involved Descriptive statistics, Spearman’s Correlation, and Reliability tests. The study reveals that paddy farmers exhibit acceptance of drone technology, albeit with a slow adoption rate. The correlations between knowledge, attitude, and practice with drone mechanisation acceptance are significant but negligible at levels of 0.253, 0.866, and 0.69, respectively. This research is vital for both agency and drone vendors to comprehend the factors influencing drone technology acceptance among paddy farmers. Understanding these factors can contribute to enhance the application and adoption rate of drone as next important mechanisation for paddy farming activities among farmers especially in the KADA granary areas. Keywords: Drone, paddy, acceptance, KAP model, KADA.
Assessing the Knowledge and Perception of Artificial Intelligence for Teaching and Research among Lecturers in the Faculties of Arts in Nigeria
Authors: Ibrahim Abdulrahman Burour
Published: April 2024

This study assesses the knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) for teaching and research among lecturers in the faculties of arts in Nigeria. Despite the growing recognition of AI's potential to enhance educational practices, there are significant gaps in educators' AI literacy. The research adopts a quantitative approach, surveying lecturers across Nigerian universities to gauge their awareness, engagement, and perceptions of AI integration. Results reveal a moderate level of AI awareness among respondents, with a notable interest in further training tailored to arts disciplines. Challenges such as technical barriers and limited resources hinder seamless AI integration, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support mechanisms. Recommendations include enhanced training programs, infrastructure improvement, and ethical guidelines to facilitate responsible AI utilization in arts education. Addressing these challenges and fostering AI literacy among educators can create an enabling environment for leveraging AI to enhance teaching and research outcomes in Nigerian arts faculties.
PREY DEPRIVATIONS ON THE PREDATORY RATE OF CANTHECONA FURCELLATA WOLFF. (HEMIPTERA: PENTATOMIDAE) ON POPLAR DEFOLIATOR, CLOSTERA FULGURITA WALK
Authors:   Department of Entomology, Bihar Agricultural College, Sabour , Bhagalpur-813210 Bihar, India,, Ray S N
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT Laboratory experiments were conducted to find out the impact of the prey, Clostera fulgurita Walk (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae) deprivation period on the feeding behavior and predatory rate of Canthecona furcellata Wolff (Hemiptera : Pentatomidae). Results revealed that prey consuming time, and predatory rate were gradually increased in accordance with the prey deprivation period and this predator could be used for the biological control agent of C. fulgurita. However more studies are necessary to recommend this predator as a biological control agent.
EVALUATION OF ANTI-MYCOTIC ACTIVITY OF ACACIA CATECHU WILLD. (MIMOSACEAE)
Authors:   Department of Agro Chemicals and Pest Management, Shivaji University, Kolhapur- 416004, Maharashtra, India, T G Nagaraja
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT An attempt was made to assess the antimycotic activity of Acacia catechu Willd. extracts using three different solvents such as ethanol, acetone and hexane. Agar well diffusion technique was followed for screening against chosen fungi like Aspergillus niger, Fusarium oxysporum, Alternaria alternata, Rhizopus stolonifer and Macrophoma phaseolina. The maximum inhibition was recorded in ethanol, acetone and hexane roots extracts. A. niger growth was controlled by acetone extract of bark, where as F. oxysporum, A. alternata, R. stolonifer and M. phaseolina by acetone extracts of A. catechu extract. These extracts can be utilized for the management of this plant. It is recommended to isolate, identify and integrate the bioactive principle in these pathogens management.
TOXICITY OF RH-2485 (METHOXY FENOCIDE20F) AGAINST HELICOVERPA ARMIGERA (HUB.)
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Entomology, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute, Karaikal-3, Union Teritary of Puducherry, India, Kumar K , Santharam G ,   Professor, Department of Entomology, TamilNadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641 003,Tamil Nadu, India,
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT RH-2485 is a molt accelerating compound and provides effective control of a wide range of key lepidopteran pests. It acts as an ecdysone agonist. The chemical upon absorption into the haemolymph of the insect, binds to the ecdysone receptor which initiates the moulting process. As the normal process disrupted the insects are prevented from shedding its old cuticle. The larvae die of dehydration and starvation within 2-5 days. Hence the toxicity tests were conducted for Helicoverpa armigera (Hub.) to fix the LD50.The LD50 of molt accelerating hormone RH-2485 was estimated by Bouquet method. It was found that the LD50 was 7.68, 15.95, 92.93 and 142.16 ppm for I, II, III and IV instar larvae of H. armigera respectively. It was concluded that the earlier instar was found to be more susceptible with lesser LD50 values and as the instars advances the values of LD50 was found to be increasing. Hence this formulation was found to be more toxic for the different instars of H. armigera and can be included in the Integrated Pest Management systems.
PERFORMANCE OF BT COTTON AGAINST SUCKING PESTS
Authors:   National Centre for Integrated Pest Management, LBS Building, IARI Campus, Pusa, New Delhi – 110 012, Jeyakumar P ,   *Central Institute for Cotton Research, Regional Station, Sirsa – 125 055, Tanwar R K ,   National Centre for Integrated Pest Management, LBS Building, IARI Campus, Pusa, New Delhi – 110 012;*Central Institute for Cotton Research, Regional Station, Sirsa – 125 055;, Chand Mangal ,   National Centre for Integrated Pest Management, LBS Building, IARI Campus, Pusa, New Delhi – 110 012;*Central Institute for Cotton Research, Regional Station, Sirsa – 125 055;, Singh Amar ,   National Centre for Integrated Pest Management, LBS Building, IARI Campus, Pusa, New Delhi – 110 012;*Central Institute for Cotton Research, Regional Station, Sirsa – 125 055;, Monga D ,   National Centre for Integrated Pest Management, LBS Building, IARI Campus, Pusa, New Delhi – 110 012;*Central Institute for Cotton Research, Regional Station, Sirsa – 125 055;, Bambawale O M ,   National Centre for Integrated Pest Management, LBS Building, IARI Campus, Pusa, New Delhi – 110 012;*Central Institute for Cotton Research, Regional Station, Sirsa – 125 055;
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT Studies were taken up to monitor the population of sucking pests as well as boll damage in commercially released Bt cotton entries. In the present study it was found that the jassid population was almost negligible (< one per three leaves) both in Bt as well as non Bt cotton hybrids. In five Bt cotton hybrids (JKCH 1947, RCH 317, NCEH 6, Ankur 2534 and MRC 6301) it was less than that of non Bt cotton hybrid. However, whitefly incidence was more in all Bt cotton hybrids than that of the non Bt cotton hybrid, which may be due to reduction in the spray of chemical insecticides or the negligible infestation of bollworms. The bollworm damage in the current experiments revealed almost nil damage to the bolls in Bt cotton compared to non Bt cotton hybrid. The seed cotton yield in 12 out of 13 Bt cotton hybrids were more than that of non Bt cotton hybrid. This reveals the superiority of Bt cotton hybrids in terms of yield.
UV IMPACT ON THE DIGESTIVE PHYSIOLOGY OF BOMBYX MORI L.
Authors:   Department of Biochemistry, Adhiparasakthi College of Arts and Science, Kalavai-632 506, Tamil Nadu, India,, Mohamed Sadiq A , Govindaraju K ,   Department of Zoology, Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore-632 004, Tamil Nadu, India, Singaravelu G ,   Department of Zoology, Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore-632 004, Tamil Nadu, India
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT MR2 variety mulberry leaves were sterilized with UV light for 5, 10 and 15 minutes. These leaves were fed to PM x NB4 D2 hybrid silkworm Bombyx mori Linn. life stages and recorded the macromolecular contents (total protein, reducing sugar and glycogen) and digestive enzymes (amylase, invertase and protease) activities. Results revealed feeding of silkworm B. mori with UV treated mulberry leaves discloses the enhancement of nutritive value of the host plant thereby increasing the macromolecular contents and digestive enzymes activities.
ASSESSMENT OF TWO NATURAL TOXIN MICROCYSTIN AND NODULARIN FOR THE CONTROL OF ANOPHELES MULTICOLOR (DIPTERA: ANOPHELIDAE)
Authors:   Suez canal University Faculty of agricultural, Department of plant protection, Ismailia, Egypt, Ismail Mosleh Yahia Youssef
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT Laboratory experiments were conducted to determine the efficacy of two cyanobacterial toxins (microcystin and nodularin) against the different larval instars, pupal and adult stages of Anopheles multicolor. Experiments were carried out in plastic cups, and the two toxins were tested at four concentrations, where the LC10, LC25, LC50 and LC90 for the first instar larvae under laboratory conditions were 2.95, 3.80, 4.95 and 7.45 µg /ml and 4.37, 6.40, 8.85 and 14.39 µg/ml for microsystin and nodularin respectively. While the LC50 for the first, second, third and fourth larval instars were 6.70, 8.92 and 9.70 µg/ml for microsystin and nodularin, respectively. The most sensitive instar was the 1st and the most resistance instar was the fourth larval instar. The delayed effects of sublethal concentrations (LC10, LC25 and LC50) of the two tested toxins on some biological activities were also studied and discussed when treating the fourth larval instar.
BIOEFFICACY OF NEEM AND BT AGAINST POD BORER, HELICOVERPA ARMIGERA IN CHICKPEA
Authors:   Gramin Vikas Trust – Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Godda – 814133, Jharkhand, India,, Bhushan S , Singh Raj Pal ,   Gramin Vikas Trust – Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Godda – 814133, Jharkhand, India,, Shanker Ravi ,   Gramin Vikas Trust – Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Godda – 814133, Jharkhand, India,
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT An experiment was conducted during the year 2007 – 08 and 2008 – 09 to evaluate the bioefficacy of certain biopesticides against pod borer, Helicoverpa armigera in chickpea. Neem Seed Kernel Extract (NSKE 5 %) was found most effective in reducing the larval population and pod damage. Yield and Cost Benefit ratio (C: B ratio) was also found maximum in the NSKE treated plots suggesting that these integrated pest management components can be incorporated in the chickpea management.
INFLUENCE OF PREY ON THE DEVELOPMENT AND REPRODUCTION OF ENDOCHUS INORNATUS STAL
Authors:   Department of Zoology, Women’s Christian College, Nagercoil - 629 001, Tamil Nadu, India, Chandral S , Sinazer Retna Latha ,   Department of Zoology, Women’s Christian College, Nagercoil - 629 001, Tamil Nadu, India
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT The relative importance of three types of prey viz. termites (Odontotermes obesus Rambur), larvae of rice moth (Corcyra cephalonica Stainton) and tobacco caterpillar (Spodoptera litura Fabricius) in mass rearing, conservation and augmentation of the biological control agent, Endochus inornatus Stal has been analyzed under laboratory conditions for two generations. S. litura was found to be the most suitable prey among all the three prey types for the mass rearing of this biocontrol agent.
INSECTICIDAL ACTI INSECTICIDAL ACTIVITY OF VITY OF DRYOPTERIS F OPTERIS FILIX-MAS (LINN.) (LINN.) SCHOTT (LINN.) ETHANOLIC EXTRACT AGAINST EXTRACT AGAINST CORCYRA CEPHALONICA STAINT. (LEPIDOPTERA: PYRALIDAE) STAINT. (LEPIDOPTERA: PYRALIDAE)
Authors:   Department of Zoology, D.D.U. University of Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur –273 009, U.P. India, Shukla Snehlata
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT Larvicidal and pupicidal effects of Dryopteris filix-mas root and rhizome’s ethanolic extract were studied against the third instar larvae of Corcyra cephalonica (Staint.). D. filix-mas extract 0.20% (v/w), caused 100% larval mortality. The plant extracts reduce pupation per cent, pupal death and adult emergence indicating absolute toxicity to the pest. However, further detailed studies are essential under pots, controlled-field cage and field studies.
EFFECT OF HERBAL EXTRACTS ON THE MICROBIAL PATHOGENS CAUSING FLACHERIE AND MUSCARDINE DISEASES IN THE MULBERRY SILKWORM, BOMBYX MORI L.
Authors:   Department of Zoology, ANJA College (Autonomous), Sivakasi– 626 124, Tamilnadu, India., Isaiarasu L , Sakthivel N ,   Research Extension Center, Central Silk Board, Srivilliputhur – 626 125, Tamilnadu, India., Ravikumar J ,   Regional Sericulture Research Station, Central Silk Board, Salem– 636 003, Tamilnadu, India., Samuthiravelu P ,   Research Extension Center, Central Silk board, Hosur – 635 109, Tamilnadu,
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT A preliminary survey on the incidence of silkworm diseases in ten selected sericulture farms near Srivilliputhur, a hub of sericulture activity in the Virudhunagar district of Tamilnadu, India showed that the incidence of the bacterial diseases, flacherie is quiet common in this region followed by the fungal diseases, muscardine and the viral diseases, Grassarie. Biochemical characterization of the microbes in the haemolymph of diseased silkworm collected during the survey indicated the presence of Bacillus sp., Streptococcus sp., Staphylococcus sp. and Pseudomonas sp. in the culture. The nature of fungal species however, could not be ascertained due to several handicaps including the difficulties encountered during their culture. Studies were carried out in vitro to assess the efficacy of some herbal extracts for the containment of these microbes through turbidimetry analysis and zone of inhibition test. The observations made during this study revealed that the aqueous and alcoholic crude extracts of three herbs such as, Acalypha indica, Ocimum sanctum and Tridax procumbens are effective against these microbes causing flacherie and muscardine diseases in silkworm. The comparison of their effects indicated that alcoholic extracts were generally more effective than aqueous extracts and that the extracts of Tridax procumbens are very effective against these microbial pathogens followed by the extracts from Ocimum sanctum and Acalypha indica. Extensive studies using these extracts on the growth and cocoon production of the mulberry silkworm, Bombyx mori L. are likely to throw much light on the possibility of using such extracts as a prophylactic measure during silkworm rearing to improve silk production.
EFFICACY OF FUNGAL ENTOMOPATHOGENS AGAINST RED COTTON STAINER, DYSDERCUS CINGULATUS FABRICIUS (HEMIPTERA: PYRRHOCORIDAE)
Authors:   Department of Zoology, Thiagarajar College Madurai-625009, Tamil Nadu, India., Vinayaga Moorthi P , Balasubramanian C ,   Department of Zoology, Thiagarajar College Madurai-625009, Tamil Nadu, India., Avery Pasco B ,   Post-Doctoral Research Entomology Associate, UF/IFAS/Indian River Research and Education Center, Fort Pierce, Florida, Najitha Banu A ,   Department of Zoology, Thiagarajar College Madurai-625009, Tamil Nadu, India., Kubendran T ,   Department of Zoology, Thiagarajar College Madurai-625009, Tamil Nadu, India.
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT The efficacy of entomopathogenic fungi [Beavueria bassiana (Bb08, Bb10) and Isaria fumosorosea (Ifr)] isolated from different regions of Southern Tamil Nadu, India was assessed against red cotton stainer, Dysdercus cingulatus. All the tested isolates showed 100% mortality. The B. bassiana isolates such as Bb08, Bb10 and an I. fumosorosea isolates exemplified the significant mortality among the isolates tested. LC50, LC90 and correlation coefficient were calculated for mortality. Bb08, Bb10 and Ifr isolates unveiled the lowest LC50 (5.9 x 105 , 6.6 x 105 and 2.6 x 105) and LC90 (1 x 109 , 7.3 x 108 and 3.9 x 108) value compared to the isolates tested. Highly significant correlation coefficient was observed in the isolates Bb08, Bb10 and Ifr
FUNGITOXIC SPECTRUM OF AMALAB-A AGAINST FUNGAL PATHOGENS IN RICE UNDER IN-VITRO
Authors:   Research Scholar, Laboratory of Natural Plant Products, Division of Crop Protection, Central Rice Research Institute (ICAR), Cuttack-753006, Odisha, India, Rout Swagatika , Tewari S N ,   Laboratory of Natural Plant Products, Central Rice Research Institute (ICAR), Cuttack753006, Odisha
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT Through the present study a botanically derived product Amalab-a was developed by combining Aegle marmelos leaf extract with a formulating agent (coded A+) and tested against three fungal pathogens of rice viz. Helminthosporium oryzae , Curvularia lunata and Fusarium moniliforme. Product registered complete inhibition of conidial germination at 0.01% in H.oryzae, C. lunata and F.moniliforme and mycelial growth inhibition at 1% in H.oryzae, F.moniliforme and at 0.1% in C. lunata whereas the extract alone could not at the same concentration. The shelf-life test displayed greater fungitoxic effect against all the three tested pathogens and retained its fungitoxicity upto 0.01% concentration till 12 months storage period. This formulated product has therefore improved the efficacy and shelf-life of this botanical product compared to the unformulated botanical extracttested under in-vitro, hence possesses greater potential for its integration against rice brown spot and grain discolouration control strategy but needs to be tested under in-vivo.
ENDOPHYTIC BACTERIA FROM TOMATO AND THEIR EFFICACY AGAINST FUSARIUM OXYSPORUM F.SP. LYCOPERSICI, THE WILT PATHOGEN
Authors:   School of Bio Sciences and Technology, VIT University, Vellore 632014, India., Nandhini Subramani , Sendhilvel Vaithiyanathan ,   Oilseeds Research Station, Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore 641004, India, Babu Subramanian ,   School of Bio Sciences and Technology, VIT University, Vellore 632014, India.
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT Endophytic bacteria have been found in virtually every plant studied, in which they are reported to help in plant growth promotion and fight against plant pathogens in addition to contribution to yield of crop plants. The colonies of endophytes in the internal tissues also produce a variety of natural products which could be exploited for potential pharmaceutical, agricultural and industrial use. Bacterial endophytes were isolated from surface sterilized root, stem, leaves and fruits of healthy tomato plants. Several isolates belonging to four bacterial genera viz., Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Klebsiella and Citrobacter were obtained and identified using standard biochemical methods. Of the bacterial endophytes isolated in the study, only 50% of the isolates showed antagonistic activity against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici, the pathogen causing wilt disease in tomato. Bacterial metabolites like siderophore, hydrogen cyanide, indole acetic acid and salicylic acid in the culture media were studied. The result showed that comparatively the maximum quantity of siderophore (53.6%), hydrogen cyanide (45%), and salicylic acid (48.7%) was produced by Pseudomonas and indole acetic acid (48.2%) by Bacillus. Among the isolated endophytes, Pseudomonas was found to exhibit superior antagonistic activity against the test pathogen.
ANTIMICROBIAL POTENCY OF FIVE SOUTH INDIAN FERNS AGAINST XANTHOMONAS CAMPESTRIS
Authors:   Plant Molecular Biology Research Unit, Post Graduate and Research Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai - 627 002, Tamil Nadu, India, Herin Sheeba Gracelin D , John De Britto A ,   Plant Molecular Biology Research Unit, Post Graduate and Research Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai - 627 002, Tamil Nadu, India, Benjamin Jeya Rathna Kumar P ,   Plant Molecular Biology Research Unit, Post Graduate and Research Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai - 627 002, Tamil Nadu, India
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT The objective of the present study is to evaluate the antimicrobial potency of five solvents (petroleum ether, benzene, chloroform, methanol and water) extracts of five medicinal ferns Pteris biaurita L., Lygodium flexiuosam (L.) Sw., Hemionitis arifolia (Burm.F.) T. Moore, Actinopteris radiata (J. Koenig ex Sw.) Link and Adiantum latifolium Lam. against the gram negative plant pathogenic bacteria Xanthomonas campestris. Antimicrobial activity, Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Relative Percentage Inhibition (RPI) value of the extracts against X. campestris were screened according to the standard procedures. Among the twenty five tested extracts, methanol and benzene extracts of P. biaurita showed significant inhibition (p<0.05) against the tested bacteria. Based on the results of MIC (8µg/mL) and RPI (199.36%) values, it could be concluded that P. biaurita can be used as potential plant for the management of X. campestris which is known to cause leaf spot disease on many vegetables and cash crops particularly Centella asiatica.
BIOEFFICACY OF BACILLUS THURINGIENSIS ISOLATES CRUDE PROTEIN AGAINST PLUTELLA XYLOSTELLA L.
Authors:   Dept. of Agril. Microbiology, Agricultural College, Bijapur, UAS, Dharwad, Karnataka, India., Goudar Geeta , Alagawadi A R ,   Dept. of Agril. Microbiology, Agricultural College, Bijapur, UAS, Dharwad, Karnataka, India.
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT A laboratory experiment was carried out to isolate and study the effect of different concentrations of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) crude protein on Diamond back moth (Plutella xylostella). Crude protein from thirteen Bt isolates was extracted and used at different concentrations viz., 100, 250, 500, 750, 1000 and 2000 ppm for bioassay against third instar larvae of P. xylostella. The per cent mortality was recorded after 24, 48 and 72 hrs of treatment. A cumulative mortality of 100 per cent was recorded by three isolates viz., UK-13C, UK-762D, UK-25A as well as by the reference strain HD1, followed by UK-52A, UDP-420B, DK-45B and DK-6B (93.00, 86.67, 86.67 and 83.33 respectively) at 2000 ppm after 72 hrs. The crude protein of other isolates caused larval mortality in the range of 66.67 to 80.00 per cent at 2000 ppm after 72 hrs. No larval death was observed in the control. Irrespective of the crude protein concentration, the larval mortality was highest on third day, followed by second day.