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MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND WATER STATUS OF SOME TUNISIAN BARLEY GENOTYPES SUBMITTED TO WATER STRESS
Authors: Mansouri  , Radhouane  
Published: January 2021

Tunisia has been qualified as a country vulnerable to climate change that will be unregistered a great drop of annual rainfall and an increase of evaporation. Response strategies of agriculture to drought will be critical because drought is one of the major abiotic stresses which adversely affect crop growth and yield. Among strategies to be developed to cope with the effect of climate change, recourse of genetic diversity and new varietal creation can be a solution among other methods. In this study, four barley genotypes were cultivated in semi-controlled conditions and submitted to three levels of water stress. Data were recorded on number of grain per plant (NGP), one thousand grains weight (PMG), total leaf surface (TLS), plant height (HAT), stomata density (DS), leaf water content (RWC) and leaf water potential (LWP). Results showed that morphological characteristics (HAT, TLS, DS), yield components (NGP, PMG) and water status (LWP, RWC) of barley genotypes were decreased significantly. However, moderate water deficit didn’t affect significantly the most of parameters studied. Study had demonstrated also that barley genotypes developed different strategies and mechanisms to cope with water deficit, based essentially on their osmotic adjustment capacity.
Isolation of Endophytic Fungi from Vitex trifolia L and Antagonism Test against Sclerotium rolfsii and pathogenic bacteria
Authors: Hasan Basri Muhammad , Zulkifli Lalu , Syukur Abdul 
Published: January 2021

Plant damage by pathogenic fungi is often found in plants, one of which is caused by Sclerotium rolfsii. Biological control strategy offers a promising alternative for managing disease in plants because they are environmental friendly compared to pesticides application. One of the biological control offered is by using endophytic fungi isolated from Vitex trivolia L. The aim of the study was to isolate, to identify macroscopic and microscopic endophytic fungi from Vitex trifolia L and to test their antagonism potency against the pathogenic fungus Sclerotium rolfsii in vitro. The isolation obtained 7 endophytic fungi isolates identified based on their genus characteristics, nsmely Periconia sp, Aspergillussp, DendrophomaÃÂ sp, GeotrichumÃÂ sp, AmpulliferinaÃÂ sp, ChalaraÃÂ sp, dan Bispora sp and 2 isolates have not been identified. The Antibacterial test of the fungi isolate on the 4 tested bacteria showed that of all the fungi isolate have low activity. The antagonism test using the direct opposition method with the PIRG formula, showed that the 3 isolates had high percentage of growth inhibition, in which ALJ1, BLJ5, and ALJ3 isolate has ÃÂ 85%, 90%, and 100% respectively. This potency could be used as biological agents on the pathogenic fungus Sclerotium rolfsii.
Engineering geological problems of shear and fault zones in Nepal Himalaya
Authors: Sunuwar Subas Chandra 
Published: January 2021

Shear zones and faults pose serious engineering geological problems to the development of infrastructures. The problems are related to the contrasting properties of such zones which contain a weak matrix and strong rock fragments. Shear zones and faults are also frequently affected by groundwater.
In this paper an attempt has been made to classify the shear or fault zones from an engineering geological point of view. The geotechnically problematic brittle shear or fault zones are generally sheared, shattered, powdered, or folded. They contain lenticular to angular fragments and randomly orientated rock clasts supported by a soft and weak matrix. They are further divided into clayey and blocky types. Some problems induced by such shear or fault zones in various hydropower and road projects of Nepal are also discussed.
Groundwater quality evaluation for irrigation application in Mandsaur region, Madhya Pradesh, India
Authors: Kulshreshtha Vinita , Dev Pramendra 
Published: January 2021

The chemical analysis of 22 water samples collected from representative open dug-wells existing in the Mandsaur area of Madhya Pradesh, India, was carried out for evaluating the quality of irrigation water. For this purpose, its colour, odour, taste, pH, total hardness, electrical conductivity, ionic concentrations, and various other parameters were determined. The calculated values of per cent sodium, Kelley's ratio, sodium adsorption ratio, residual sodium carbonate and magnesium hazard indicate that except at a few places, the groundwater, in general, is suitable for irrigation.
The sodium adsorption ratio and electrical conductivity values were plotted on the U.S. Salinity Diagram. The plots of these parameters indicate that 8 samples fall in CS type (Medium Salinity and Low Sodium hazards), and 14 samples belong to C type (High Salinity and Low Sodium hazards). In general, the groundwater is favourable for irrigation use. The values of electrical conductivity and sodium percentage determined in respect of groundwater samples of Mandsaur were also plotted on the Wilcox Diagram. Based on this diagram, 4 samples represent Excellent to Good categories, whereas 18 samples indicate Good to Permissible categories. Based on this classification the groundwater of Mandsaur area, in general, is suitable for irrigation application.
Wśród zapisków na marginesie: dziedzictwo „niepokornej” dyscypliny
Authors: Kozik Ewa 
Published: January 2021

The aim of this article is to re-examine the methodology of ethnographic research vis a vis the influence of methodology on the shaping of ethnology and cultural anthropology as a scientific discipline. Field research, which presupposes the scholar’s active participation and involvement in the life of the group under investigation, as well as the accompanying challenges to such an approach, are here treated as elements that shape the heritage of ethnology, reinforcing its power and securing its place among other disciplines. The author has undertaken the anthropological analysis of excerpts from field notebooks and subjective records by scholars involved in the creation of the Polski Atlas Etnograficzny [Polish Ethnographic Atlas].
Let's protect schools
Authors: Wolniewicz Boguslaw 
Published: January 2021

The first Ukrainian translation of the text by Boguslaw Wolniewicz " Let's protect schools".
Boguslaw Wolniewich (1927-2017) is a new figure in Ukrainian information space. This Warsaw professor and visiting professor at a number of leading American and European universities, a member of the International Wittgenstein Society, also known for his journalistic activities, including appearances in the press, radio and television, and lectures on YouTube where he became a real star of the Internet.
The main areas of his thought were logic, metaphysics, ethics, philosophy of religion and philosophy of law, but he gained the most recognition as the creator of the ontology of the situation, as translator and commentator of Ludwig Wittgenstein, as well as a critic of freudianism, phenomenology, postmodernism, marxism and religious fundamentalism.
In his opinion, school reform cannot destroy the authority of a teacher – even for the sake of introducing the latest foreign educational models. Wolniewicz defends the ideals of the classical school, which should give students scientifically sound knowledge, not just practical recipes for survival in society. He emphasizes that the main task of the school is education, and education can appear in it only as a valuable by-product – as doping. The school educates only through learning: through its content, its level, its requirements and its appropriate organization. Wolniewicz warns against the dominance of bureaucracy in the school, and sees the mission of the state in ensuring educational autonomy. A school should not be a profit-oriented institution or a means of building the personal career of an official.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON EFFICACY OF FIXED COMBINATION TIMOLOL/BRINZOLAMIDE VERSUS TRAVOPROST MONO-THERAPY IN DRUG-NAÏVE OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA PATIENTS.
Authors: Rehman Munib ur , Diyal Shahid Mehmood , Mirza Bilal Humayun , Qureshi Iqra , Ullah Muhammad Rizwan 
Published: January 2021

Background: Glaucoma is the cause of blindness. Beta blocker and prostaglandins are used as a first line treatment of open angle glaucoma. The exact target with mono therapy for reducing intraocular pressure is achieved within 2 years, so patient prefers fixed dose combination therapy.
Objective: For reducing intraocular pressure efficacy, travoprost mono therapy and timolol/brinzolamide fixed dose combination therapy is compared.
Material and methods: For 3 months, patients are randomly received 0.5% timolol and 0.2% brinzolamide twice daily and travporost once daily 0.004%.Then compared intraocular pressure, pulse rate, blood pressure, and cup disc ratio over 12 weeks of treatment.
Results: 27.99% and 30.49% reduction in intraocular pressure is observed with mono therapy and fixed dose combination respectively. Pulse rate (9beats/min) and systolic pressure reduction by (2.35mmHg) were seen with fixed dose combination but no cup disc ratio observed.
Conclusion: It is proved that 0.5% timolol and 0.2% brinzolamide causes more reduction in intraocular pressure than the 0.004% travporost mono therapy.
Keywords: Glaucoma, travporost and lantoprost
ASSOCIATION OF LOW VITAMIN D WITH PRE ECLAMPSIA
Authors: Tufail Nazia , Shafiq Sadia , Nawaz Qudsia , Bano Nosheen , Bashir Munazzah , Anjum Sumreen 
Published: January 2021

Objective: To determine the association of preeclampsia and vitamin D deficiency.
Study design: Cohort study.
Place and duration of study: Gynecology Department, Khwaja Muhammad Safdar Medical College, during 01-07-2018 to 31-12-2018.
Material and Methods: In this study the pregnant females irrespective of their gravida and parity status and having gestational age more than 20 weeks were included. The cases that had vitamin D level lower were labelled as cases and those with normal levels as controls. They these cases were followed monthly until delivery and during this period they were followed for protein urea and BP to label pre eclampsia.
Results: In this study 100 cases were selected. 50 in each group. Mean age in case and control group was 29.57±4.57 vs 28.43±3.79 years and mean duration of gestation at presentation was 26.43±5.11 vs 27.42±5.23 weeks. There were 39 vs 41 multigravida and 37 vs 38 uneducated females in cases and control group respectively. Preeclampsia was seen in 4 (08%) of control and 14 (28%) cases with odd ration of 4.47 (1.35 to 14.75) with p value 0.01.
Conclusion: There is significant association of low vitamin D level and risk of pre eclampsia.
Key words; pre eclampsia, vitamin D, Hypertension.
RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH WORSENING OF ACUTE PANCREATITIS.
Authors: Dhar Neeraj , Shafi Syed Mushfiq , Singh Jaswinder , Gulzar G.M. , Shah Altaf Hussain , Khan Mushtaq Ahmad , Hamid Sajad 
Published: January 2021

Background: The aim of the present study was to investigate risk factors for developing more severe pancreatitis, including moderately severe (MSAP) and severe acute pancreatitis (SAP), in patients admitted with mild acute pancreatitis (MAP).
Material/Methods: This was a hospital based retrospective and prospective study conducted in the Department of Gastroentrology, SKIMS Soura,Srinagar, Kashmir for a period of 2 years w.e.f. September 2017 to September 2019 on patients of all age groups with clinical/Laboratory/imaging findings suggestive of acute pancreatitis. The protocol of the study was approved by the Institutional Ethical Committee. Patients admitted with MAP to our hospital were included and prospectively evaluated. Possible risk factors for developing MSAP or SAP were Evaluated.
Results: Risk factors like BMI >25kg/m2 was observed in 61 (19.3%) patients with mild pancreatitis and 142 (42.5%) patients with moderate to severe pancreatitis. Waist circumference >100cm was observed in 23 (7.3%) and 129 (38.6%) patients of mild and moderate to severe pancreatitis. High blood sugar >200mg/dl was observed in 37 (11.7%) patients with mild pancreatitis and 152 (45.2%) patients with moderate to severe pancreatitis. 27 (8.5%) and 167 (50%) patients of mild and moderate to severe pancreatitis had hematocrit >44 whereas 13 (4.1%) patients with mild pancreatitis and 140 (41.9%) patients with moderate to severe pancreatitis had CRP >150mg/dl.
This table concluded that there is statistically significant association between high BMI >25 Kg/m2, waist circumference >100 cm, high blood sugar >200 mg /dl, hematocrit >44, CRP >150 mg/d and worsening of AP.
Conclusions: Significant risk factors for developing MSAP or SAP in patients admitted with MAP included BMI (≥25 kg/m2), APACHE-II (≥5), and blood glucose level on admission (>11.1 mmol/L). These factors should be used in the prediction of more severe pancreatitis in patients admitted with MAP.
Keywords: Obesity, Pancreatitis, Risk Factors
PHYSICOCHEMICAL STUDY AND QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS SWARNA MAKSHIKA BHASMA.
Authors: Bhardwaj Rajni , Johar Smita , Kapila Amit , Sharma Amandeep 
Published: January 2021

Swarnamakshika is grouped under Updhatu of Swarna and is composed of Copper, Iron and Sulphur. In this study Swarnamakshika was subjected to Shodhana by Bharjana with Nimbuka swarasa and Shudha Swarnamakshika was given Bhavana with Nimbuka swarasa and subjected to Varahaputa. With ten Varahaputa Bhasma Siddhi Lakshanas were attained swarnamakshika Marana was done by using Nimbuka swarasa until bhasma siddi lakshanas found and it took 10 puta till it attained reddish brown color. The X-ray diffraction analysis showed that d-identified peaks after 10th puta Swarnamakshika bhasma composition is of Iron oxide with rhombohedral crystal system as main component. EDX analysis of Swarna makshika bhasma shows that it contains Iron and Oxygen, as major element and Copper, Sulphur, Carbon, Aluminium, Calcium etc. as minor elements. FESEM study revealed that the particle size of Ashudha and Shudha Swarnamakshika was in the range of 500 nm-3nm.
Keywords: Swarnamakshika Bhasma, Nimbuka swarasa, puta
Efficiency of using seeder crops for uncomplacing soil in the technology of cultivation of potato
Authors: Ustroev Anatoliy A. , Murzaev Evgeniy A. 
Published: January 2021

Relevance. The formation of the potato yield, along with a balanced diet, is significantly influenced by the physical condition of the soil, namely the hardness of the soil. As a basic option for soil decompaction, a technological method of soil cultivation to a depth of up to 40 cm using chiselless tools is currently used. As an alternative, biological means of soil decompaction can be used by introducing fields occupied by green manure crops into the crop rotation during the entire field season. The purpose of the research is to assess the effectiveness of a new technological method of soil decompaction, which consists in the use of green manure crops in potato crop rotation.Materials and methods. Experimental studies were carried out from June to August 2019 on the experimental field of the IAEP in the crop rotation of growing organic potatoes. The previous cultivation was autumn plowing of the field from under perennial grasses. Yellow mustard was used as a green manure — a fast-growing one-year green manure crop.Results. The results of experimental studies of the influence of sowing green manure (yellow mustard) on the change in soil hardness in a fallow field in a potato crop rotation are presented. The high efficiency of the studied biological method of soil decompaction was established, providing a decrease in hardness in the zone where the “plow sole” was previously noted from 4.8 to 2.5 MPa.
Effectiveness of a probiotic based on lactic acid bacteria when changing diets in dairy cows
Authors: Podobed Leonid I. 
Published: January 2021

Relevance. Single-type feeding of dairy cows has a significant advantage over traditional split ration feeding due to the minimal frequency of changes in the composition of the ration and the higher stability of feeding. However, in the process of such a feeding method, it is still necessary to change the diet composition during the seasonal transition from the last year feed to the current year feed. This change leads to significant feed stress for animals, which negatively affects the intensity and nature of cicatricial digestion, and, consequently , productivity. At the same time, at least 100-150 kg of the annual milk yield of a cow is lost. For this reason, the development of a method for eliminating the inevitable cows' stress during the change of feeding seems relevant.Methodology. Scientific and economic experience on dairy cows of the first lactation phase was carried out in accordance with generally accepted methods. The biochemical composition of the blood was studied, observations of the ruminatory processes were carried out, the data were processed by modern methods of variation statistics using the EXCEL program.Results. As a result, it was found that during the transition from one diet composition to another, it is advisable to introduce a probiotic based on lactic acid bacteria into dairy cows diet. The use of a probiotic can be considered as a preventive measure for digestive disorders caused by changes in the composition of the diet. The use of a probiotic helps to stabilize the ruminal processes in cows, which is reflected in an increase in the frequency of cicatricial contractions. Probiotic effect on the intestinal microbial community, increases the immune status of the body by increasing the level of protein, gamma-globulin fractions in its composition, as well as increasing the reserve alkalinity index.
Development evelopment and use of resistance and immune status indices in pig breeding
Authors: Fedyuk Victor V. , Chertov Arkadi A. 
Published: January 2021

Relevance and methods. Selection indices for indicators of natural resistance (NR) and immune status (IS) have been proposed. To assess the state of pig natural resistance, 8 indicators that reflect the state of four protective properties of blood have been studied. They are: bacteriostatic, antigen-binding, bacteriolizing and phagocytic. To assess the immune status, a set of standard and unified tests of the first and second levels has been developed.Results. The first includes rosette formation reactions for quantitative determination of T- and B-lymphocytes, determining Ig G, Ig A, and Ig M count in blood serum by radical immunodiffusion (RID) in gel, and quantitation of active phagocytes from neutrophilic granulocytes in reaction with inert particles of melamine-formaldehyde latexes. Tests of the second level of immune status assessment include determining the number of T-lymphocytes of various subpopulations in the lymphocytotoxic test. The pig population has been evaluated and young animals have been selected according to the resistance index in order to increase resistance to conditionally pathogenic microflora.
Spring barley initial forms for breeding on productivity in the Middle Volga region’s conditions
Authors: Stolpivskaya Evgeniya V. 
Published: January 2021

Relevance. Evaluation of initial forms for breeding is one of the stages of the selection process. The global gene pool of spring barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) is replenished annually with hundreds of new varieties containing a different combination of genes. In this regard, it is relevant to constantly study accessions of different geographical origins according to various criteria, including productivity indicators. The research was conducted to identify genotypes for creating a new highly productive breeding material for spring barley.Methods. The objects of study were 59 accessions of spring barley (Hordeum vulgare L.), represented by forms from Russia, CIS countries, Europe and the USA. The study of the initial forms was carried out according to The guidelines for the study of the collection of barley and oats (VIR, 1981).Results. As a result of the study of the spring barley initial material in condition of the Samara region (Kinel) in 2017-2019, 22 varieties were identified that are characterized by consistently high values of productivity indicator: Signal (K-30846, Altai region), Anna (K-30829, Orenburg region), T-12 (K-30990, Orenburg region), Lun’ (K-31101, Penza region), Vityaz (Samara region) — by the value of the indicator “weight thousand grain” above 40 g, recommended as sources for creating breeding material with high values of this criterions. The following varieties are recommended as sources for breeding work to increase the weight of 1000 grains, productive bushiness and plant productivity in the Middle Volga region: Veles (K-30982, Belgorod region), Volgar (K-29831, Samara region), Orlan (Samara region), Omsky 90 (K-30721, Omsk region) and Sasha (K-31110, Omsk region), Charivny (K-31063, Ukraine), KWS Tessa (Germany), AC 06/659/48/2 (Denmark), local (K-9267, Turkey).
Formation of grain quality of new varieties of spring soft wheat in the middle volga region
Authors: Kincharov Alexander I. , Mullayanova Olga S. , Demina Elena A. , Taranova Tatyana Yu. , Chekmasova Kristina Yu. 
Published: January 2021

Relevance. The article presents the results of studying the formation of grain quality indicators in varieties of competitive testing of spring soft wheat. The purpose of the research is to study local new varieties of spring soft wheat according to the most important quality indicators for the middle Volga region and to identify varieties that consistently form high grain quality for further breeding and seed production.Materials and methods of researches. The object of research was 36 varieties of spring soft wheat of competitive testing, created in the Volga Scientific Research Institute of Selection and Seed-Growing named after P.N. Konstantinov. The study of varieties was carried out according to the Methodology of the state variety testing of agricultural crops (1985). Grain quality indicators were determined according to current standards.Results. The greatest variability over the years was observed in the indicators of grain vitreous (CV = 5.40–10.0%), protein content (CV = 3.75–10.48%) and gluten content (CV = 7.62–10.20%), that is, in indicators that depend on growing conditions. As a result of a comprehensive assessment of varieties, valuable sources are identified that annually form high-quality grain. These are the Kinelskaya 59, Kinelskaya niva, Kinelskaya 2010, Kinelskaya yubileynaya varieties included in the register, the Kinelskaya Zarya variety undergoing State testing, and the new promising lines Erythrospermum 3898, Erythrospermum 4112, Erythrospermum 4171, Erythrospermum 5289, Lutescens 6029. The varieties that were selected during the study are recommended for use in breeding programs for creating high — quality forms for contrasting weather conditions, zoned varieties — for wide use in commodity production, new lines-for preparation and transfer to State testing