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Financial Support of Communities During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Pakhnenko Olena , Brychko Maryna , Shalda Anzhelika
Published: October 2022

The article provides a study of the financial provision of local communities to respond the COVID-19. The main purpose of the research is to analyze the role of alternative sources of funding for local communities in strengthening their financial capacity and supporting the health care system during the pandemic. The analysis was carried out on the basis of a study of world trends, a comparative analysis of the financial support of Eastern and Western European countries at the expense of international organizations and government institutions; as well as the study of contributions of charitable funds, public organizations and corporate entities in supporting the health care system (the case of Ukraine). The research empirically confirms and theoretically proves that the pandemic had long-lasting effects on the global economy and created a demand for financial support from citizens and businesses, local and central governments. In order to cover the expenses related to the provision of health care in the conditions of the pandemic, as well as aimed at minimizing the consequences of COVID-19 for the economy and society, various sources of funding were involved, which included funds from the state and local budgets, as well as external funding, such as financial activities, programs and grants of international organizations and other donors, charitable contributions from foundations and corporations. The study proved the existence of inter-country and inter-regional differences in the structure of sources of financing, as well as in the focus areas of funding. The analysis of funding activities of major international organizations, unions and government structures, such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the European Investment Bank, the European Union, the United States Agency for International Development and others, for the period 2020-2021 confirmed that most of the funding initiatives have an economic orientation, but only some of them are directly aimed at financial support of local communities. On the other hand, alternative sources of funding, such as funds from charitable foundations and donations from the corporate sector, were directly aimed at supporting medical institutions and patients in local communities. That makes them important both for the economy and for saving lives, despite of the lower values of funding compared to international or state programs. The results of the research can be useful for scientists, state and local self-government bodies in managing the financial capacity of local communities and their resilience to health threats.
Optimization and Validation of the Miniaturized Solid-Liquid Extraction with Low Temperature Purification (SLE-LTP) Method for Determining Fluopyram in Sandy, Clayey and Medium-Textured Soil
Authors: Silva Gleison Luis , Terra Gleysson , Sicupira Lázaro , Silvério Flaviano
Published: October 2022

Fluopyram is a fungicide which can also be used as a nematicide in agricultural areas. The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture authorized the commercialization and use of this molecule in Brazilian agriculture in 2019, but studies involving the development of an extraction and quantification method of this compound in environmental matrices such as soil are still scarce. Therefore, the present study aimed to optimize and validate the miniaturized version of the solid-liquid extraction with low temperature purification (SLE-LTP) method for determining this compound in sandy, clayey and medium-textured soil samples. All analyzes in this study were performed by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The results revealed that the analyte recovery percentages in the three soil types ranged from 86 to 114% with a relative standard deviation of less than 15%. In addition to employing smaller amounts of reagents and sample, the miniaturized SLE-LTP method was selective, precise, exact, and linear in the range from 3 to 210 μg kg-1, and reached a limit of quantification lower than 3.00 μg kg-1 for the three soil types. The extraction method was applied to 30 real samples collected in coffee growing regions, but no residue of this compound was detected in these samples.
Development Mathematics Realistic Education Worksheet Based on Ethnomathematics in Elementary School
Authors: Sari Nurul
Published: October 2022

Learning mathematics at the elementary school level is an interesting to research. This is due to the mathematical material that requires children to reason mathematically. Many learning models are introduced to students, but are not in accordance with the surrounding cultural conditions. Culture is something that is close and real in students' lives. The purpose of this research is to see the effectiveness of ethnomathematics-based realistic mathematics learning in elementary school. Realistic mathematics learning model based on ethnomathematics in elementary schools can be implemented with the help of worksheets that contain guided reinvention and didactical phenomenology and self-developed models with ethnomathematical-based materials in the form of batik typical of Pekalongan. This research is a research and development research which includes a define, design, development, and dissemination. Data collection techniques were carried out using observation, interviews, questionnaires, tests, and documentation methods. The data analysis technique was carried out with the Independent t-test to determine the effectiveness of the learning model. The results of this study indicate that 1) LKS is feasible to use as a source of practical, valid, and effective mathematics learning tools, 2) ethnomathematics-based realistic mathematics learning is effective viewed from student learning outcomes in elementary school.
Impact of Implementation of Information Security Risk Management and Security Controls on Cyber Security Maturity (A Case Study at Data Management Applications of XYZ Institute)
Authors: Joko Wibowo Endro , Kalamullah Ramli
Published: October 2022

Information security is an important concern for governments and industry due to the increase in cyber attacks during Covid-19. The government is obliged to maintain information security in implementing an Electronic-Based Government System following Presidential Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia Number 95 of 2018. To overcome this problem, the XYZ Institute needs an approach to implementing information security risk management and information security controls. This study aims to risk identification, risk analysis, risk evaluation, risk treatment, risk acceptance, risk control, and analysis of cyber security maturity gaps in the domain of governance, identification, protection, detection, and response. ISO/IEC 27005:2018 as guidance for conducting risk assessments. The code of practice for information security control uses the ISO/IEC 27002:2013 standard and assessing maturity using the cyber security maturity model version 1.10 developed by the National Cyber and Crypto Agency of the Republic of Indonesia. The results show that the cyber maturity value increased from 3.19 to 4.06 after implementing 12 new security controls.
An information-theoretic study of rainfall time series through the Dempster–Shafer approach over a meteorological subdivision of India
Authors: Devi Rashmi Rekha , Chattopadhyay Surajit
Published: October 2022

The present paper reports a study, where we have developed a methodology to understand the relative uncertainty associated with the rainfall amount corresponding to summer monsoon (JJAS) and post monsoon (OND) for the period 1871–2016 over northeast India. After calculating the partial correlation between two random variables after the removal of the effect of the third one, we have standardized all the realizations of the random variables. Subsequently, after applying the Dempster–Shafer theory, we have obtained joint basic assignments through two judging criteria for the fuzzy sets representing the closeness of the observed values to two measures of central tendency for different window sizes obtained from the original time series. The study revealed a higher rate of increase in the uncertainty with a change in the window size for OND than in the case of JJAS. This study finally concluded that this approach could generate some idea about the most advantageous ratio of training and test cases for predictive models with supervised learning procedures.
Use of rivers' water, inadequate hygiene, and sanitation as exposure of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to urogenital schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis in Jalingo Local Government Area (LGA), Taraba State, Nigeria
Authors: Binga Wama Emmanuel , Houmsou Robert Soumay , Garba Liatu Columbus , Amuta Elizabeth Une , Santaya Kela Larit
Published: October 2022

Water- and soil-transmitted helminthiasis in relation to socio-demographic status and risk factors of internally displaced persons in Jalingo Local Government Area (LGA) were determined. The nutritional status was also studied among infected individuals. Urine filtration and Kato-Katz techniques were used to examine urine and faecal samples, respectively. Urogenital schistosomiasis infection was found at a moderate level of 52 (17.6%), whereas ascariasis and hookworm infection were 48 (16.3%) and 8 (2.7%), respectively. Participants in Jauro Gbadi camp as well as the age group (41–50) years significantly had the highest infection with hookworm, 8 (8.2%) (χ2 = 16.70; p = 0.000) and 2 (11.7%)(χ2 = 17.59, p = 0.003), respectively. Farmers were significantly infected with urogenital schistosomiasis (20.1%) (χ2 = 14.03; p = 0.043). Fishing in rivers exposed individuals to urogenital schistosomiasis with an adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 8.60 (95% CI: 0.86–85.52; p = 0.046). The lack of hygienic measures exposed individuals who ‘don't wash their hands before eating’ to soil-transmitted helminthiasis with an aOR = 4.13 (95% CI: 0.77–21.99; p = 0.045). In sanitation, individuals who ‘don't use pit latrines and do use the bush for defaecating’ were exposed to soil-transmitted helminthiasis with an aOR = 2.14 (95% CI: 1.30–3.52; p = 0.002). Farmers were infected with urogenital schistosomiasis. Participants in the Jauro Gbadi camp and individuals within the age group (41–50) years had high hookworm infection. Use of river water, inappropriate hygiene, and sanitation exposed individuals to infection.
Assessment of antibiotic resistance profile of bacteria isolated from Ghaghara River, India
Authors: Ravi Nirdesh Kumar , Pal Arun Kumar , Soni Ramendra , Tripathi Pooja , Singhal Anjali , Jha Pawan Kumar , Tripathi Vijay
Published: October 2022

Excessive anthropogenic activities play a significant role in the emergence and dissemination of antibiotic resistance in urban streams and river sediment. The objectives of the present study were to investigate the antibiotic susceptibility profile, molecular detection of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), and identification of multidrug-resistant bacterial isolates in the mainstream and tributaries of the Ghaghara River. The obtained data indicated that the majority of the isolates were identified as Bacillus spp. (40%) followed by Klebsiella quasipneumoniae (20%), Exiguobacterium undae (13.33%). Most of the bacterial isolates were resistant against penicillin G (P) (24%), cefuroxime (CXM) (20%), amoxicillin (AMX) (18%), and ampicillin (AMP) (17%) in sediments samples, whereas penicillin G (27%), cefuroxime (CXM) and erythromycin (E) was 13%, AMP and cefaclor both showed 12% in water samples respectively. This study provides insight into the prevalence of multiple antibiotic-resistant bacterial diversity in the Ghaghara River and provides the route to disseminate the multidrug-resistant pathogens in the human and animal population through the aquatic environment.
Vaccination Against SARS-CoV-2 Protects from COVID-19-induced Endothelial
Dysfunction
Authors: Oikonomou Evangelos , Lampsas Stamatios , Souvaliotis Nektarios , Sarantos Savvas , Siasos Gerasimos , Poulakou Garyphallia , Lytra Thekla , Papamikroulis Georgios Angelos , Fountoulakis Nikolaos , Theofilis Panagiotis , Tsoukalas Dionysios , Gounaridi Maria Ioanna , Tsatsaragkou Aikaterini , Marinos Georgios , Tousoulis Dimitris , Vavuranakis Manolis
Published: October 2022

Background:

Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19) is implicated in endotheliitis which adversely affects cardiovascular events. The impact of vaccination with COVID-19 on the clinical outcome of patients is documented.

Objective:

To evaluate the impact of vaccination with COVID-19 on severe acute respiratory syndrome, coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection-related endothelial impairment.

Methods:

We enrolled 45 patients hospitalized for COVID-19 (either vaccinated or not against SARS-CoV-2). Clinical and laboratory data were collected, and brachial artery flow-mediated dilation (FMD) was evaluated. Subjects without COVID-19 were used as the control group.

Results:

There was no difference in age (64.7±7.5 years vs. 61.2±11.1 years vs. 62.4±9.5, p=0.28) and male sex (49% vs. 60% vs. 52%, p=0.71), between control subjects, vaccinated, and unvaccinated subjects with COVID-19 respectively. Of the patients with COVID-19, 44% were vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2. Unvaccinated COVID-19 patients had significantly impaired FMD compared to vaccinated COVID-19 patients and to Control subjects (2.05±2.41 % vs. 7.24±2.52 % vs. 7.36±2.94 %, p<0.001). Importantly, post hoc tests revealed that unvaccinated COVID-19 patients had significantly impaired FMD from both Vaccinated COVID-19 subjects (p<0.001) and form Control subjects (p<0.001). There was no difference in FMD between the control group and the vaccinated COVID-19 group (p=0.99).

Conclusion:

Hospitalized patients with COVID-19 present endothelial dysfunction in the acute phase of the disease. Endothelial function in unvaccinated patients with COVID-19 is impaired compared to control subjects as well compared to vaccinated patients with COVID-19. Vaccinated hospitalized subjects with COVID-19 do not show endothelial dysfunction, strengthening the protective role of vaccination against SARS-CoV-2.
Potential of Hesperidin in the Medicinal Field
Authors: Kumar Dharmendra , Dey Yadu Nandan , Pramanik Siddhartha Das , Singh Laliteshwar Pratap , Selvaraja Malarvili , Rajagopal Mogana
Published: October 2022

Hesperidin has gained major interest recently due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The traction has led to more research being conducted on the compound hesperidin. Recent studies have shown its anti-inflammatory and anti-viral attributes, which have beneficial effects on severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV-2). Hesperidin has also shown unique effects on the protein of SARS-CoV-2, which lead to a good preventative measure for SARS-CoV-2. Hesperidin also causes a suppression of appetite, which helps to combat obesity through the release of cholecystokinin. Furthermore, hesperidin has shown cardioprotective properties, which cause an increase in plasma high-density lipoprotein levels and a decrease in plasma low-density lipoprotein levels. Hesperidin is also used in combination with the Japanese herb Rikkunshito, which has shown potential in a discovery of a new drug for gastrointestinal motility as hesperidin can depolarize pacemaker potential in interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC). The chemo-preventive effects of hesperidin are caused by its antioxidant effect, which may prevent tissue necrosis due to oxidative stress. The photo-protective effect of hesperidin can reduce the damage to the skin caused by UV rays. Hesperidin also possesses wound-healing properties.
CoviCare: Current Trends and Challenges of Telemedicine in India: A Case Study on Patient Satisfaction.
Authors: Murthy Hari , Pradeep Kumar Kukatlapalli , Rudra Prathap Boppuru , Pillai Vinay Jha
Published: October 2022

The Indian economy has been witnessing remarkable economic growth in
recent times, but the increasing healthcare overheads are still a major challenge.
Telemedicine is a distant health service that uses electronic methods to diagnose, treat,
and prevent disease and damage, as well as to conduct research and educate health care
practitioners. Because of the diversified geography, challenging terrain, and a large
number of people, it helps to bridge the gap between resources and demand in the
healthcare system. It provides a chance for successful collaboration between primary
and secondary healthcare centers, as well as reaching out to the rural masses. The
Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and big
data science have emerged as promising technologies. All patient data may be
transferred to the cloud for continued monitoring, which can then be consulted by
medical specialists at any time and from anywhere. With the increasing use of
cyberspace for teleconsultation, data storage, data protection, and confidentiality
obligations become imperative. The Telemedicine Guidelines of India (2020) are the
first step in standardizing teleconsultation services in India. A case study was
conducted to determine the level of satisfaction among the patients from the
telemedicine aspect. A sample size of 100 individuals was collected on various
parameters namely, age, marital status, education, gender, income, income category,
and telemedicine satisfaction. IBM’s SPSS tool was used to understand the statistical
aspects. In almost all cases, the survey showed that the patients had good feedback
which shows that telemedicine is the way forward where patients can consult with
doctors in the comfort of their homes instead of visiting clinics. The goal of the chapter
is to explore the current state of telemedicine in India, as well as its uses, problems, and
future potential. 
Indigenous Endophytic Bacteria Potentials to Control Black Rot Disease on Cabbage Towards the Development of Organic Vegetables
Authors: Santoso Verisca Agil Winanda , Ramadhani Fatchuliani Safitri , Apriyani Aliffia Nuraita , Aini Luqman Qurata
Published: October 2022

Organic farming plays an important role in achieving SDGs 2030, especially on point 2, 3, 13 and 15. Nevertheless, agriculture commodity often meets challenges in organic farming due to plant pests, for instance: on cabbage. Black rot disease on cabbage causes serious losses up to 70%. Most of farmers use chemical pesticides which leads to lots of negative impact towards the environment. Thus, its essential to control the environmentally friendly by applying bio control agents of indigenous endophyte bacteria instead. This article was aimed to examine the indigenous endophyte bacteria ability which excellences on organic cabbage as well as generating black rot caused by the bacterial pathogen X. campestris. Narrative reviews along was done through finding out the related material from International Journal articles. The result showed that there were indigenous endophyte bacteria which was able to be bio control agents towards black rot disease on cabbage, namely Pseudomonas fluorescens, Bacillus subtilis, and Streptomyces sp with effectivity level between 37-63% within resistance zone 1.44 up to 2.4 cm. Indigenous endophyte bacteria on organic cabbage had various kinds antagonist agents especially on Bacillus sp. and Pseudomonas sp. that able to resist the disease pathogen both in vitro and in vivo.
Civic engagement: Digital activism of university students in Malang amidst covid-19 pandemic
Authors: Yusuf Nurbani , Wibowo Arif Prasetyo
Published: October 2022

This research discusses: a) The digital activism of university students in Malang amidst COVID-19 pandemic, b) The media used by the students to run the digital activism amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and c) Political movements carried out by the students amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. This present research implemented qualitative approach using case study to describe the findings of phenomena that occur in the field. Taking concern on the discussed issue in the research, the case study method required a number of field data that are contextual and actual. Meanwhile, the results of this research found that the use of digital space as a place to carry out activism activites is one form of social change. It is observed that students’ activism in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak has changed pattern. The change was a move from conventional, mass gathering, into online using a variety of platform. This change in carrying out students’ political movement has succeeded in attracting public attention which resulted in the success of political movements and gathering and amplifying “attention” on certain social issues.
The sociocultural basis of Indonesian philanthropy: Keeping citizens willing to share amid a pandemic
Authors: Arpannudin Iqbal , Suryadi Karim , Malihah Elly , Anggraeni Leni
Published: October 2022

This article aims to dig deeper into the concept of Indonesian philanthropy in dealing with the pandemic seen from the social base of the Indonesian people. This study uses a qualitative approach with the grounded theory method. This research results show a collective awareness of Durkheim's understanding that characterizes mechanical solidarity; in the case of philanthropy in Indonesia, it is at the intersection of mechanical and organic solidarity. The strengthening of generosity can be explained from the theory of social facts that there are non-material social facts that shape the spirit of the Indonesian people's philanthropic movement, namely generosity and collective awareness that characterize mechanical solidarity in rural areas that occurs in modern society with organic solidarity.
An enigma of a country human dignity and utopic society
Authors: Dewantara Jagad Aditya , Syofianti Resti , Arifiyanti Fitria
Published: October 2022

This paper to provide an explanation of the ideology that fights for human dignity and the formation of an imaginary or utopian society.  The ideology adopted is the political ideology of anarchism and liberalism which both fight for equal rights and freedom.  The two ideologies do have different histories or intricacies, but in this paper they will become a tool for human beings living in a country to maintain their dignity as owners of the right to life.  And also the formation of an ideal that is often referred to as a utopia or an imaginary society in the midst of the development of increasingly advanced science and technology.  The state is an enigma or a mystery.  One of the mysteries is human dignity and utopian society which will be raised in this paper
Caregiver Perceptions of Children's Psychosocial Functioning During the Stringent COVID-19 Lockdown Restrictions in Shanghai: Cross-sectional Study (Preprint)
Authors: Wu Jing , Yang Hongyang , Qin Yuchen , Yan Hongli , Xu Yan , Wu Jiali , Zhang Lulu , Liu Xu
Published: October 2022

BACKGROUND

The global pandemic and resulting government responses have led to abrupt changes to families’ daily lives, and mental health of children and adolescents. Shanghai municipal implemented a “dynamic zero-COVID” policy in 2022 to eliminate a wave of COVID-19 infection.

OBJECTIVE

To examine caregiver-reported changes in the learning, exercise and interactions of their children, as well as psychosocial problems, associated with COVID-19 exposure and understand impact of stringent lockdown policies on parenting and psychosocial functioning of children and adolescents.

METHODS

In this cross-sectional study, an anonymous survey was distributed via online QR codes in the period May 5–20, 2022 in Shanghai, China. Only data from caregivers aged >20 years with Shanghai Internet protocol addresses and a child or adolescent currently in the home were included. The outcomes were psychosocial functioning in children and adolescents, as reported by parents using the Pediatric Symptom Checklist-17 (PSC-17). COVID-19 exposure and life changes were also reported by caregivers. Multivariate logistic regression was used to analyze risk factors for poor psychosocial functioning.

RESULTS

In total, 2,493 valid questionnaires were analyzed. The rate of positive scores on the global PSC-17 scale was 16.5%. The internalizing, attention, and externalizing problem subscale positivity rates were 17.3%, 10.9%, and 8.9%, respectively. Caregivers reported that 64.2% and 20.7% of the children’s interactions with friends/peers and parents deteriorated, respectively. Younger children, more COVID-19 exposure, screen times for >3 hours per day, shorter exercise, worse sleep, deteriorated interactions with friends/peers and parents were risk factors for poor psychosocial functioning.

CONCLUSIONS

The prevalence of psychosocial problems among children and adolescents is relatively high. It is necessary for governments, communities, schools, and families to take appropriate countermeasures to reduce the negative impact of the stringent COVID-19 pandemic on caregivers’ parenting of their children and psychosocial functioning of children and adolescents.
Results of monitoring of hazardous natural processes in the Belaya river basin
Authors: Kyul Elena , Kondratyeva Natalia , Gedueva Maryana , Dzhappuev Dakhir
Published: October 2022

The main purpose of the research is to identify the presence of hazardous natural processes in the Belaya River basin. For this, field monitoring of hazardous processes was carried out according to the methodology developed and tested in the study of the Central Caucasus using technical means (GPS - survey of the study area and measurement of the characteristics of economic objects using a range finder). Based on the monitoring data, a digital cartographic visualization of the results was carried out, and an inventory of the flood and mudflow hazard of the river basin was compiled White. The monitoring results showed that the river basin. Belaya has an average degree of susceptibility to hazardous exogenous natural processes of various types - an average degree for mudflow processes, while the flood hazard can be an order of magnitude higher due to some natural and anthropogenic factors. Therefore, the annual geoecological monitoring of hazardous natural processes is necessary to assess the actual natural hazard of the region under study.
The Psychological Aspects of Virtual Office at Home for Employees and Employers During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Yuliana Yuliana
Published: October 2022

Introduction/Main Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic has made changes to all aspects of life. Work must be done at home or somewhere outside the office. Although a virtual office is mostly done from one’s home, it can be done anywhere. The aim of this paper is to describe the positive and negative psychological aspects when implementing virtual offices at home for employees and employers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Background Problems: A virtual office has commonly been used during the pandemic condition. Many psychological aspects of a virtual office can affect the employee and his/her family. The impacts can be both positive and negative. Research problem: There are negative impacts, from a psychological aspect, of creating a virtual office at home besides the positive values. Novelty: This paper highlights the psycho­logical aspects when implementing a virtual office at home. People often think that working from home has no challenges at all; it is considered to be more flexible and comfortable. On the other hand, working from home has many aspects that should be considered from the employees’ and employers’ views. Research Methods: This is a narrative literature review. Various types of literature were taken from the Science Direct and Google Scholar databases. Inclusion criteria were research and review articles. Exclusion criteria were un peer-reviewed articles and unavailable full texts. To maintain the quality of the paper, all the articles were read twice. The articles were categorized in a table, summarized, and then narrated. Finding/Results: The positive psychological impacts are flexibility, creativity, and independence. A worker can creatively manage his/her time accordingly, to create a life balance between work and family. The negative psychological impacts are life-work conflicts, burnout, and the autonomy-paradox. Conclusion: The essential keys for a virtual office’s implementation are resilience, creativity, flexibility, and adaptation. The use of a virtual office may continue, due to time and financial efficiencies, despite the COVID-19 pandemic ending.
Production and marketing aspects of bacuri fruits (Platonia insignis Mart.): A survival strategy for producers in Marajó, Eastern Amazon
Authors: Botelho Matheus Gabriel Lopes , Homma Alfredo Kingo Oyama , Menezes Antônio José Elias Amorim de , Moura Maria da Cruz Chaves Lima , Tavares-Martins Ana Cláudia Caldeira
Published: October 2022

This research sought to evaluate the aspects of production, commercialization and management of bacuri trees carried out by small producers and collectors in the Marajó. Semi-structured questionnaires were applied to 52 small bacuri producers in the municipalities of Cachoeira do Arari, Ponta de Pedras, Salvaterra and Soure. The results show that 15 small producers manage native bacuri trees (28.8%), and 37 do not (71.2%). Therefore, there is a need to implement courses on the management of sprouting of native bacuri trees for small producers, in order to enhance the production of bacuri fruits and promote the processing of the pulp in the communities themselves instead of selling the fruit in natura. The results of this research showed that with the dissemination of bacuri tree management techniques it would be possible to triple the current production, since less than a third of the interviewed producers adopted this practice. By tripling the current managed area, it would be possible to transform degraded areas into bacuri orchards and generate income for part of the small producers and collectors in Marajó.
Evaluating the effect of Varying Drying Air Temperatures on Quality Attributes of Avocado (Persea Americana) Peels
Authors: Odunayo Olabinjo Oyebola , Olusola Sama Mercy Omowunmi and , Oladimeji David
Published: October 2022

Avocado (Persea americana) belongs to the family of Lauraceae. The processing of this fruit, as well as its fresh consumption, results in large amounts of waste, such as peels and seeds. The peels were dried at 40, 50, 60, 65 and 70 °C using oven dryer with a constant air velocity 1.4 m/s and open sun drying. The bioactive (flavonoids, total phenols and vitamin C) and nutritional content (carbohydrate, fat, fibre, protein, energy and ash content) of the avocado peel was investigated. The drying process took place mainly in the falling rate period indicating that water removal at the initial stage of the drying process was high and there was a rapid decrease as drying continued until equilibrium was reached. The ash, fibre, protein, vitamin c, flavonoids and metabolic energy content increase rapidly with an increase in the drying temperature. There was decrease in the fat, total phenolic content and moisture content of the dried avocado peels in this research. The Nutritional results obtained showed avocado peels had high contents of carbohydrate (40.732 % at 70 °C), fibre (35.187 % at 60 °C) and phenols (25.643 % at 50 °C) and therefore could be used as alternative sources of nutrients and also be added in foods avoiding waste and adding value to the fruit. The results showed that the peels are rich in antioxidants, fibre, flavonoids which helps to fight free radical damage and cancer in mammals and could be use as additive in foods.
Sedimentation dynamics of soil particles in sylvopastoral half-moons on restored plateaus in the Ouallam department (Niger)
Authors: Guimbo Iro Moussa Abdou Ousseini Dan , Nomaou Dan Lamso , Abdoulaye Mahamadou Moussa
Published: October 2022

The present study was conducted on the Tondibiya and Satara plateaus, in the Ouallam department (western Niger). The objective is to study the sedimentation dynamics of soil particles deposited in sylvopastoral half-moons of different years (2014, 2016 and 2018). The assessment of sedimentation was done in selected half-moons following a survey on transects. It involved the determination of the thickness of the sedimented horizon, the measurement of the permeability by the single ring infiltrometer and the granulometric analysis in the laboratory. The results obtained showed that the thickness of the sedimented horizon varies according to age and is 14.15, 17.33 and 19.37 cm in the 3, 5 and 7 year old half-moons respectively. Water infiltration was optimised by sedimentation. It was recorded 70 minutes to be constant in the 7-year half-moon and 40 minutes in the 3-year half-moon. The granulometric analysis of the sedimented particles shows their dominance by sands (77.73%). These different results show that the sylvopastoral half-moon is effective in improving the physical parameters of the soil on degraded ferruginous plateaus.
Towards Implementing Ecofeminism in the different departments of English
Authors: Zaouga Amel
Published: October 2022

This article revolves around the possibility of implementing ecofeminism as a pedagogical device and perspective on teaching ecofeminist literature in the Tunisian departments of English. Ecofeminist courses maybe taught mainly after an English literature student has already become familiar with feminist, postcolonial and ecocritical theories. Such courses may be a synthesis review and an expansion of the literature due to the interdisciplinary quality of the theory of ecofeminism. Margaret Atwood’s Surfacing may be considered as the best exemplary novel that lands itself to an ecofeminist reading. Hence, students may dig into ecofeminist ethos through an analytical eye on it.
3 in 1 Smart Water Saving Device
Authors: Kaur Rajdeep , Kaur Gurnoor , Kaur Sarbjeet , Kaur Gurleen , Singh Bikramdeep , Singh Manpinder , Kaur Harnoor
Published: October 2022

Abstract: Friends, nowadays the level of water is decreasing day by day, to save this level of water, all the people are making efforts such as collecting rain water, using RO’s waste water for plants etc. We also wanted to make an effort which will help to a great extent in saving the water level. Friends, you must have seen that 10 liters of water is stored in the flush tank and using it repeatedly consumes a lot of water. To save this water, we have thought of a solution. It will have an arrangement in which two containers of 2 liter and 5 liter will be placed inside the flush tank. The waste water from the kitchen sink will be sent to the sewerage which will be stored in the storage tank and purified and reused in the flush tank. This idea will be of great benefit.
A Study on Ecological Relevance with Specific Reference to Biodiversity and Conservation
Authors: I Aswajith S , Premlatha S
Published: October 2022

Abstract: Biodiversity is a comprehensive umbrella term for the extent of nature’s variety or variation within the natural system. It is often understood in terms of the wide variety of plants, animals and microorganisms, the genes they contain and the ecosystem they form. United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) agree on a new set of goals that will guide global actions to protect and restore nature through 2030. Goal:15 of the 17 goals set by UNEP, constitutes the basic structure for this research paper. This secondary research study, focuses on Ecological Relevance with Specific Reference to Biodiversity with reference to state of Kerala over a period of 10 years (2005-2015). The major changes and challenges throughout the period alongside the measures taken by the government to preserve and conserve the environment is explored with a deep insight into articles, books, websites and research journals. A thorough secondary research was done on the topic. Through analytical insights, suggestions and recommendations to create awareness about the significance of biodiversity and its conservation.
Importance of Proper Sleep in Healthy Life
Authors: Jain Dr. Jayanti , Kapoor Dr. Ritu , Adlakha Dr. Manoj , Kumar Dr. Amit , Tiwari Dr. Aruna
Published: October 2022

Abstract: Nidra (sleep) is one of the most important components of a healthy and satisfying life, according to Ayurveda. It is one of the three big subsidiary pillars (trayopastambhas) on which a person's health is firmly balanced. Acharya Vagbhata claims that 'Happiness and sadness, nourishment (perfect body) and abnormalities, strength and debility, sexual prowess and impotence, wisdom and ignorance, life and death - all depend on sleep'. Improper or excessive sleep, or sleep at an inappropriate time, vitiates all three doshas. Vitiated vata dosha causes giddiness, stiffness all over the body, restlessness, lack of concentration and decision-making power, excessive yawning, headache, etc. while vitiated pitta dosha mainly causes digestion-related problems. When the Kapha dosha is vitiated, it causes dullness and heaviness throughout the body, as well as tiredness. Getting enough good sleep at the right times can help you maintain your mental and physical health, as well as your quality of life and safety. In order to detach a tired mind from the senses, it is necessary to get the right amount and good quality of sleep. The quality of sleep can be harmed by partial disconnection of mind. Although most people are aware of the benefits of a healthy diet and regular exercise, they usually neglect the importance of sleep, which can have serious health effects
Experimental Research on Biogas Utilization in CI Engines Using Biodiesel/Diesel Blends
Authors: Singh Praveen Kumar , Singh Dharamveer , Yadav Ashok Kumar
Published: October 2022

Abstract: The present study covers the utilization of a gaseous alternative fuel, raw biogas, in a diesel engine. Biogas alone cannot run a diesel engine, because gaseous fuel cannot burn by compression. It can be supplied to the CI engines in dual fuel mode by using an air-biogas mixer device. In this work, it is aimed to investigate the performance and emission characteristics of a biogas-biodiesel/diesel dual fuel mode diesel engine by employing a venturi gas mixer device for providing a homogeneous mixture.The performance and emission characteristics of the engine operated by dual-fuel mode were experimentally investigated, and compared to diesel. The results indicated that biogas inducted at a flow rate of 1L/min was found to have better performance and lower emission, than that of the other flow rates. On the other hand, dual-fuel mode with a biogas flow rate of BD10 BG@1L/min showed an average reduction in BTE of 9.94% and an average increment of 8.82% in BSFC as compared to diesel. Whereas an increment in CO and HC by 5.18% and 3.01% respectively and an average reduction in NOx emissions by 14.91% as compared to diesel.
Analysis of One-Dimensional Solute Transport of Arsenic in Aquifer via MT3DMS
Authors: Bhushan Vidya , Singh Asit
Published: October 2022

Abstract: Analysis of one dimensional solute transport of Arsenic in Dudhi region of Sonebhadra district Uttar Pradesh is presented in this study. To understand and predict the behavior of solute transport within the ground water simulation of solute transport is necessary and helpful to develop remediation for this pollution. In this study the transport behavior of contaminant transport incorporating with non-linear sorption (Freundlich) for different adsorption capacities (Freundlich adsorption coefficient) (Kf) and adsorption intensity (Freundlich exponent) (a) is numerically simulated using MT3DMS. MT3DMS is a well know simulator for simulation of solute transport problems. For the study multiple simulations were conducted with several values of Kf and a, to study the trend analysis of breakthrough curves. For the visualization of the output of simulation and to plot the BTC the observation output files were imported to M.S. EXCEL and proceeded to plot the BTCs for trend analysis.
Evaluation of Adjunctive Low Level Laser Therapy in Postoperative Management of Pain, Swelling, Trismus Following Surgical Removal of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars
Authors: R Sailesh Kumar , P Manodh
Published: October 2022

Our aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in the control of postoperative pain, swelling, and trismus associated with the surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars. This study was carried out as a single centre, prospective study with a sample size of 30 patients to evaluate the effectiveness of LLLT following surgical removal of impacted third molars. Patients were randomly divided into two groups of 15 each. Group 1(Study /LLLT group) consisted of patients undergoing LLLT and with the use of postoperative analgesics and antibiotics. Group 2 (Control) included patients who were administered postoperative analgesics and antibiotics without the concurrent use of LLLT. The predictor variable was the LLLT application following mandibular third molar impaction surgery. The outcome variables namely pain, swelling, and trismus were evaluated on the day of surgery and 1st, 3rd, and 7th postoperative days (POD).Results:The pain was highest on POD 1 and gradually reduced by POD 7 in the study group when compared to the control group. Swelling showed a steep increase on POD 1 and thereafter a gradual reduction was observed on POD 7, when compared to the control group, the study group showed a significant decrease in swelling. Mouth opening was the lowest on POD1 and gradually increased by POD 7 in the study group than in the control group. Conclusion: The results of the study suggest that the application of LLLT to impacted mandibular third molar sockets helps eliminate/or reduce postoperative pain, swelling, and trismus.
Identification of Scardovia Wiggsiae in Children Between Severe Early Childhood Caries and Caries-Free Children – A Polymerised Chain Reaction -Based Study
Authors: C Vinodine Joice , A Santhadevy , M Sivaramakrishnan , A Sanguida , R Suganya , N Vezhavendhan
Published: October 2022

Dental caries is the most common microbial disease of oral cavity, affecting 60 – 90% of children worldwide. Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a major health problem in developing countries. These lesions are destructive and can affect the development of permanent successors. Although Streptococcus mutans is the primary cause of ECC, some studies support the view that caries can develop in the absence of mutans streptococci. Scardovia wiggsiae, a gram-positive anaerobe was recently found to be associated with Early Childhood Caries in the presence and absence of Streptococcus mutans. The aims were to investigate the cariogenic potential of S. wiggsiae, in ECC. The study was intended to compare the presence of S. wiggsiae, in the saliva samples of caries-free children and children with severe ECC, thereby determine this new acidogenic species noxiousness as a pathogen in Early Childhood Caries.Saliva samples were collected from 40 children, age ranging between three to six years. The sample thus collected at room temperature was then subjected to DNA extraction and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) analysis to evaluate the presence of S. wiggsiae. Numerical parameters were tested for significance using Fisher’s Exact Test and the statistical analysis using Epi Info software.The tested samples revealed almost equal proportion of Scardovia wiggsiae in caries-free group and severe ECC group. S. wiggsiae was isolated and detected in both the study and the control groups. Statistical significance was not pronounced claiming the falsehood of the association between Early childhood caries and Scardovia wiggsiae.
Effect of Suryanamaskar Practices with and Without Yoga Nidra On Stress Among High School Students- A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Jaiganesh Dr. K. , Parthasarathy Dr. S. , Mr. Duraisamy
Published: October 2022

Stress is the dynamic connection that exists between an individual and environment where a stimulus (whatever it is) disrupts a person's homeostasis, causing him or her to react to the circumstances with all resources available. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of suryanamaskar practises with and without yoganidra on stress levels in high school students. It was hypothesised that the influences of suryanamaskar practises with and without yoga nidra would cause significant differences in stress levels among high school students. To achieve the study's goal, 45 high school students from various schools near Kandigai, Chennai, with ages ranging from 12 to 15 years old, were chosen and divided into two experimental and control groups of 15 students each. Suryanamaskar practices with yoga nidra were performed by Experimental Group I, and Suryanamaskar practices without yoga nidra were performed by Experimental Group II for a period of 6 weeks, for an hour in the morning. The control group was not exposed to any specific training but they participated in the regular activities. Before and after the training, three groups were given pre- and post-tests. The Everly and Girnando Questionnaire was used to assess stress. The data collected from the three groups prior to and after the training period were statistically analysed using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) to determine the significant difference and tested at the 0.05 level of significance. The study's findings revealed that suryanamaskar with and without yoga nidra reduced stress significantly. Suryanamaskar combined with Yoga Nidra is more effective than Surya namaskar alone.
Assessment of Spirometry in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Its Correlation with High-Resolution Computerized Tomographic Scan Findings
Authors: Ganapathy S.Thiyagesa Deva , K Udhayakumar , Pajanivel R
Published: October 2022

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease characterized by persistent airway inflammation. Spirometry is considered a gold standard for diagnosing COPD severity, high Resolution CT is needed for the analysis of various phenotypes of COPD and to quantify emphysema. Therefore, we conducted a study for assessment of the clinical severity of COPD using spirometry and correlating it with the High-Resolution CT finding. The present study subjects were new and previously diagnosed COPD patients who were fulfilling the inclusion criteria were enrolled in the study. The total study population is 45 patients. All the Patients who are enrolled in the study were subjected to pulmonary function test assessment and they are subjected to High Resolution Computed Tomography and the severity is correlated. Among 45 patients enrolled in the study, the majority of the patients were in the age group of more than 61 years (71.1%).13.3% of patients had mild COPD, 51.1 % moderate COPD, 26.7% severe and 8.8% very severe COPD patients with mean post-bronchodilator FEV1 (57.17) based on GOLD guidelines. In our study 44.4 % are smokers, 20 %are Ex-smokers and 35.6% are non-smokers. Out of the non-smokers, 10 were female and 6 were male patients (37.5%) and Smoking status is statistically significant in our study with a P value of 0.023. On correlating the High Resolution CT finding with the Spirometry, 35 patients had bronchial wall thickening, on comparing it with the COPD GOLD staging mild (33%), moderate (69%), severe (92%, very severe (100%). The p-value is 0.025. Emphysema was seen in 83%(n=5/6) of mild, 91% of moderate 75% of severe, and 100% of very severe patients and it correlated well with Spirometry and the p-value is 0.005, Mean lung density decreased with a decrease in Post FEV1%. The severity of emphysema and Bronchial wall thickening correlated well with the High-Resolution CT finding and they showed a positive correlation with Post FEV1.