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{"title":"The Profile Characteristics of Muga Silkworm Rearers of the Sonitpur District of Assam, India","authors":"Dababrata Saikia, Dipankar Saikia, M. Saikia, Debajit Borah","doi":"10.9734/acri/2024/v24i5723","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/acri/2024/v24i5723","url":null,"abstract":"A study was conducted during 2020-2021 to analyze the profile characteristics of 120 muga rearers of the Sonitpur district of Assam. The study revealed that the majority of the respondents (42.50%) belonged to the middle age group. Most of the respondents (47.50%) belonged to the category OBC (Other Backward Class) and had their (35.00%) education up to middle school. Among the respondents, medium-sized (50.00%) family was found to be dominant and farming was their primary occupation with a medium level of income ranging from Rs. 52,000-1,71,000. Regarding the size of operational land holding, the majority (40.83%) of the muga farmers owned operational land holding of 1-2 ha. The majority of the respondents (48.33%) had farming experience between 10-20 years. It was also observed that most of the respondents had a medium level of extension contact (73.33%), medium risk-bearing ability (65.83%), medium decision-making ability (60.83%), and a medium level of marketing orientation (69.17%). As regards training exposure, only 27.50 percent of the respondents had received any training.","PeriodicalId":505151,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Current Research International","volume":"277 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141386709","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Food Security in India: Milestones Achieved So Far","authors":"Jyoti Chaudhary, Kalpna Thakur, Rohit Shelar, Rajat Singh, Rimpika, Sarita Devi, Swati Verma","doi":"10.9734/acri/2024/v24i5725","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/acri/2024/v24i5725","url":null,"abstract":"World hunger is one of the major challenges, across globe; up to 828 million people do not have enough food and 49 million people facing emergency level of hunger. Being the most populous country of the world, India has achieved steady economic growth and the production of the foodgrains has increased however 21.25 per cent of the population lives on less than US$1.90 a day. Over the past seven decades the growth in the area and production of the foodgrains was 0.19 % and 2.37 % per annum respectively. The per capita availability of the foodgrains has increased to 185.4 Kg per annum with growth rate of 0.15 per cent from 1951 to 2021. The availability of the foodgrains has increased due to the improvement in the various government schemes like Targeted Pubic Distribution System (TDPS) with the joint efforts of World food programs. Further the country has achieved a lot in terms of the foodgrains export as it increased to Rs. 3759.09 billion during 2021-22 from Rs. 60.13 billion during 1990-91. The country still suffers from hunger and malnutrition. The reason being the poor people still have limited access to these commodities in the country. Increasing the rural and urban employment along with the self employment can increase the access to the food. Thus government needs to focus more on the food accessibility and make available the nutrition rich food to the population.","PeriodicalId":505151,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Current Research International","volume":"10 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141383625","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Hidden Powers of Glomalin: Insights into Soil Health and Functionality","authors":"Vijayakumari Raveendra Channavar, Jakir Hussain K N, Ryali Devi Veda Vyas, Nagaraj Malappannavar, Varsha Somaraddi Radder, Jagadeesh B R","doi":"10.9734/acri/2024/v24i5724","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/acri/2024/v24i5724","url":null,"abstract":"Agricultural practices such as the application of inorganic fertilizers and pesticides have profound effects on soil, altering its physical and chemical properties and consequently impacting soil biota composition and diversity. Since plant health is intricately linked to soil health, managing soil in a manner that conserves and enhances soil biota can significantly improve crop yield and quality. The rhizosphere, the zone directly influenced by plant roots, harbours high populations of active microorganisms and plays a vital role in plant-microbe interactions. One of the most crucial symbiotic relationships in the rhizosphere is between plants and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF). AMF form mutualistic associations with the roots of various plant species, including major crops and contribute to defence against soil-borne pathogens, nutrient cycling and soil aggregation. Glomalin, a glycoprotein secreted by AMF, plays a crucial role in soil aggregation, stability and carbon sequestration. It enhances soil structure, binds with soil particles, stabilizes aggregates and promotes water infiltration and retention. It also plays a role in sequestering toxic metals, reducing their availability to plants and mitigating their harmful effects on soil biota. Managing glomalin in soil involves practices such as minimizing tillage to preserve the hyphal network, maintaining living roots through cover crops to sustain fungal colonization and optimizing nutrient inputs to support fungal activity without overloading the soil. AMF and glomalin play pivotal roles in agricultural sustainability and soil ecosystem functioning, highlighting the importance of conserving and enhancing these beneficial microbial associations for improved soil health and crop productivity.","PeriodicalId":505151,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Current Research International","volume":"78 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141385420","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Perceived Attributes and E-Readiness of Extension Personnel to Use ICTs","authors":"Akanksha Singh, Meera Singh","doi":"10.9734/acri/2024/v24i4669","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/acri/2024/v24i4669","url":null,"abstract":"ICT has become one of the cornerstones of modern culture. This is the age of the knowledge and communication technologies. Since we all agree that we are living in a digital age, the primary goal of the study is to examine how the Agriculture Coordinator and Kishan Salahkar using ICTs, for carrying out their job effectively and successfully, they must have high level of perception about perceived attributes of ICTs and e-readiness of ICTs. The Study carried out in Samastipur District of Bihar State. The interview schedule was the principal data collection method in the report, meanwhile frequency percentage and corelation coefficient are used as statistical tools for data analysis. On the basis of present study, it can be inferred that the respondent having very low level of e-readiness and also having high level of perceived attributes towards ICT. E-readiness is low because of lack of proper infrastructure facilities and training. To enhance the e-readiness and perceived attributes of ICT tools it is important to provide proper training and proper care and management of the use of ICTs.","PeriodicalId":505151,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Current Research International","volume":"3 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140362661","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Fish Biodiversity Assessment of Tawarja Reservoir, Latur (Maharashtra): A Case Study","authors":"Vijay B. Sutar, Ajay S. Kulkarni, Adinath T. Markad, Supriya D. Meshre, Vikrant V. Bansode","doi":"10.9734/acri/2024/v24i4668","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/acri/2024/v24i4668","url":null,"abstract":"The present study deals with the ichthyofaunal diversity of Tawarja reservoir, Latur, Maharashtra. Tawarja reservoir is a perennial water body used for human and livestock consumption in nearby areas. This reservoir's primary purpose is irrigation, and it is also used for culture-based capture fisheries by the fisherman community of Latur taluka. Tawarja reservoir is allocated to Mahadev Koli Samaj Matsyavawsay Cooperative Society Ltd., Kava of Latur taluka. The present study observed that the ichthyofauna belongs to 05 orders, 09 families, 19 genera and 31 species. Cyprinidae family was reported dominant with 17 species (54.83%) followed by Bagridae & Siluridae 3 species with 9.67 % contribution, Channidae with 02 species (6.45%), and the families of Notopteridae, Botiidae, Clariidae, Heteropneustidae, Pangasidae and Mastacembelidae contributing 01 species (3.22%) of each. Regarding their conservation status, 25 species were of least concern, 2 were vulnerable, 3 were near threatened, and 1 was in an endangered stage. (IUCN-2023).","PeriodicalId":505151,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Current Research International","volume":"27 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140368183","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Biochemical Profiling of the Rinds of Commercial Watermelon Cultivars in Bangalore, Karnataka, India","authors":"Safi S., Vasudeva K. R., Jagadeesh S. L., Shivanna M., Jayashree U, Aravind K.","doi":"10.9734/acri/2024/v24i4667","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/acri/2024/v24i4667","url":null,"abstract":"Watermelon rind, often considered agricultural waste and frequently disposed of, contributes to environmental problems and biomass loss. This study seeks to analyze the distinct Biochemical profiles of watermelon rind, highlighting variations among different cultivars of Bangalore, Karnataka. Total soluble solids, pH, Moisture, titratable acidity, total carbohydrates, total proteins, ash, fat, total energy, fibre, total sugars, total phenolic contents, total antioxidant activity and L*, a*, b* color values were estimated for six local commercial varieties to observe the differences between them. The rinds of all six cultivars had significant variations for all the parameters. This study provides the first-hand knowledge regarding watermelon rind biochemical profiles and cultivar difference and shows the potential use of rind in food or beverages due to its naturally contained bioactive compounds.","PeriodicalId":505151,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Current Research International","volume":"87 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140377695","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Current Rehabilitative Concepts in Ear Nose and Throat Department, University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH): Challenges Encountered","authors":"Akpalaba I.O., Olarinoye T.O., Ikong M.A., James. R. O","doi":"10.9734/acri/2024/v24i4666","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/acri/2024/v24i4666","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Unaddressed communication disorders are multidimensional, affecting individuals physiologically, psychologically and emotionally. The quality of life of these individuals can be improved with rehabilitative measures, justifying this study.\u0000The study therefore aims to assess the impact of rehabilitation on these patients, determine the challenges and proffer possible solutions.\u0000Methods: Eighteen months prospective study on audiological and speech disorders among ENT patients in the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ondo State, from April 2021 to September 2022 was carried out. History was taken, general examination and full E.N.T. examinations were done. Those with audiological disorders from canal blockage due to foreign bodies, debris and impacted wax had ear syringing. Others with persistent audiological condition were further evaluated and treated accordingly, with Hearing Aids trial and fitting inclusive. Patients with speech disorder had speech therapy after baseline audiological screening. Data were represented in tables and figures. P value < 0.05 was statistically significant.\u0000Results: 930 patients presented at the ENT clinic. 537 (57.74%) females and 393 (42.26%) males. Of this, 405 (43.55%) patients had audiological conditions while 23 (2.47%) had speech disorders. Impacted wax, tinnitus, hearing loss, foreign body in the ear and delayed speech development were commonest. 297 had syringing while 105 patients were further evaluated. 369 of 405 patients were successfully rehabilitated. 3 stroke patients had good speech recovery.\u0000Predominant challenges encountered were unavailability of instruments and uncooperativeness of elderly patients. Weekly savings and incorporation of dedicated relatives for home therapy ensures solutions respectively.\u0000Conclusion: Rehabilitation in E.N.T., though gradually progressive, is beneficial. The guiding concept is patience.","PeriodicalId":505151,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Current Research International","volume":" 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140387442","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Vitamin D3 Enrichment by Ultra Violet Blue (UVB) Radiation and Dietary Zinc Supplementation on Egg Production and Feed Consumption in Layer Birds","authors":"P. Megha, V. Ramnath, K. Vishnudas","doi":"10.9734/acri/2024/v24i4665","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/acri/2024/v24i4665","url":null,"abstract":"Nutritionists have recently been involved in enriching or altering the nutritional profile of poultry products, such as meat and eggs, in relation to increased consumer interest in the nutritional value of foods. Newer technologies like development of designer eggs were exploited beyond their traditional food value. Designer eggs are those that have modified contents from standard egg according to the consumers’ preference or according to current market demand. The present study to evaluate the influence of vitamin D3 enrichment by UVB radiation and dietary zinc supplementation on egg production and feed consumption in layer birds was conducted at Department of Veterinary Physiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, for a period of 12 weeks from 01 February 2020 to 01 May 2020. A total of sixty-four laying hens, belonging to crossbred (White Leghorn N strain and Desi) housed in animal house attached to the department were used in the experiment. The treatments of this study included a control diet (according to BIS 2007) fed group (group I), a group with zinc supplementation alone (group II), a group with UVB exposure without zinc supplementation (group III) and a group with both UVB exposure and zinc supplementation (group IV). The four treatments were tested in 28-week-old crossbred hens in a completely randomised experimental design. Each of the experimental treatments had four replicates with four birds with all standard managemental conditions. The statistical analysis showed that egg production was not significantly affected by UVB light exposure and dietary zinc supplementation. However, the effect of UVB exposure and zinc supplementation via feed was highly significant (p≤0.01) for feed consumption. The highest overall mean feed intake (113.18±0.14 g/day) was recorded with those birds exposed to UVB and fed with inorganic zinc. While the lowest value (107.17±0.24 g/day) was recorded in group of birds fed with zinc supplementation in diet without UVB exposure. As a future prospective we can study the egg production rate and feed consumption rate in layer chicken that are intended for different types of designer egg production.","PeriodicalId":505151,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Current Research International","volume":" 36","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140212538","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Kinematic Factors of Sitting Posture for Musculoskeletal Pain in University Staff","authors":"Dhenyffer Bruna Almeida Perez, Bruno Sergio Portela","doi":"10.9734/acri/2024/v24i4664","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/acri/2024/v24i4664","url":null,"abstract":"Aims: The objective of the present study was to verify the relationship between musculoskeletal pain and kinematic factors of sitting posture in university staff at the University of Middle-West –UNICENTRO.\u0000Methodology: The sample studied was 24 university agents from a total of 40 employees. Anthropometric data were collected by record and to assess the prevalence of pain, a standardized questionnaire was used. The employee positioning variables were: popliteal height, elbow-to-seat height, table height and thigh height. The arrangement of the workstation was also evaluated, checking the position of the computer and/or other equipment for daily use.\u0000Results: It was found that 54.16% of the agents had some type of pain in the spine. The recommended chair seat for men would be a height of 44.3 cm and was found to be 50.2 cm, while for women the recommended height is 40.9 cm and was found to be 45.1 cm.\u0000Conclusion: According to the results obtained, the height of the table was higher than recommended, which could perhaps justify the complaint of pain reported by university agents.","PeriodicalId":505151,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Current Research International","volume":"16 19","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140227094","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Uncovering the Synergy: Karnataka Government's Collaboration with Third Sector Organizations (TSOs) for Rural Development and Support during Covid-19","authors":"Bharathi, T. N., M.S. Ganapathy, Siddayya, Sree Lakshmi, A.","doi":"10.9734/acri/2024/v24i4663","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/acri/2024/v24i4663","url":null,"abstract":"Aims: Third sector organisations comprises of charities, social enterprises, and voluntary groups supporting communities at local level. The study has focused on the relationship between the State and Third Sector Organizations (TSOs) in delivering services to impoverished rural community.\u0000Study Design:  Mention the design of the study here.\u0000Place and Duration of Study: Thirty TSOs were chosen from Kolar, Chikkaballapur, and Tumakuru districts, encompassing a variety of entities including NGOs, SHGs, and primary-level cooperatives, which collectively constitute the third sector comprising charities, social enterprises, and voluntary groups supporting local communities. The data pertains to the year 2021-22.\u0000Methodology: To achieve the specific objectives of the study, descriptive statistics were employed to assess the service delivery dynamics between the State and TSOs.\u0000Results: The findings revealed that during the unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic, Third Sector Organizations (TSOs) have played a crucial role in extending support to communities in various spheres. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, TSOs extended educational support to 1,687 individuals, representing 2.06 per cent of the total beneficiaries. A significant majority (83.33%) of these organisations actively participated in implementation of Government-supported projects, maintaining a two-way relationship with the government (73.33%). The organisations had also taken financial help from Government in the form of funds (70 %), grants (33.33 %), and subsidies (33.33 %). The study also revealed that majority (66.67 %) of the organizations were having political interference in TSO. Furthermore, a substantial majority (90%) of the organizations anticipated timely financial support from the Government.\u0000Conclusion: The study underscores the indispensable role of Third Sector Organizations (TSOs) in bolstering impoverished rural communities, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite challenges, TSOs actively engage in government-supported projects, fostering a symbiotic relationship. However, concerns persist regarding political interference within TSOs, highlighting the need for safeguarding their autonomy. Overall, the findings emphasize the necessity of consistent and timely financial support from the government to sustain TSO initiatives effectively. The study recommended the necessity of providing punctual financial support from the government to encourage TSOs in enhancing their service delivery to the rural poor.","PeriodicalId":505151,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Current Research International","volume":"26 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140226022","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}