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20/05/2022

ETHOLOGY OF SOME MEMBRACIDS ON ITS HOST PLANTS | UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY

Membracids have received adequate attention for its taxonomic, habitual, behavioural and bioecological studies. In the present study, the behavioural aspects (feeding, communal life, resting, mimicry and colouration, oviposition, incubation, ecdysis, and parental care) of three membracids, viz., Leptocentrus ta**us, Otinotus oneratus and Oxyrachis taranda on its host plants were studied by regular field observations at frequent intervals. The present study brought to light more salient behavioural features of membracids on its respective host plants. Hence, studies on other species of membracids exposed to different host plants may bring out additional behavioural aspects.

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20/05/2022

WATER BUG Diplonychus rusticus (HEMIPTERA: BELOSTOMATIDAE) AS A BIOCONTROL AGENT FOR CULEX MOSQUITO | UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY

Belostomatid water bugs have been reported to be highly predaceous on mosquito larvae, and have been reported to kill and suck the content of the mosquito larvae. The present study aims at determining the predatory efficiency of Diplonychus rusticus as an efficient bioagent on Culex larvae. 275 adult water bugs were introduced into a pond containing 275 liters (±10%) of water. 27,500 Culex larvae were added. At the end of 6 hours and 24 hours the number of live larvae were collected and were noted. The results of this study proved the importance of water bug in the anti-mosquito management.

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20/05/2022

TOXICOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL IMPACT OF SOME BIOINSECTICIDES AGAINST THE LARVAE OF THE RED PALM WEEVIL, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (OLIVIER) UNDER LABORATORY CONDITIONS | UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY

The red palm weevil (RPW), Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), is one of the most important and destructive pests for date palms causing high economic losses. Several control methods have been applied to manage this pest. Intensive use of conventional insecticides to control RPW successfully minimized the weevil number, but they are still harmful for the environment as they cause pollution and damage other useful creatures. The present study aimed to find suitable, effective, and safe alternative control means. In addition, the impact of tested compounds on the enzymatic activity of the third instar larvae were assayed spectrophotometrically. Four commercial insecticides were applied against the 3rd instar larvae of RPW under laboratory conditions and the LC50 values were estimated. Larvae that survived treatment were collected 24h post treatment and were prepared for further enzymatic activities analysis. All experimentations were carried out at Wood and tree scavenger research department, Plant protection research institute, Agricultural research center. Results showed that Dr. Sure® was the most toxic compound according to low LC50 value obtained. In addition, results revealed that BIO-MAGIC® was the least toxic as the high LC50 value compared to the other compounds. In addition, results revealed significant impacts on the detoxifying enzymes in the 3rd instar larvae treated with LC50 of tested compounds as a defensive response against those compounds. These results reveal the suitability of the non-conventional insecticides to control the youngest larval instars effectively.

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20/05/2022

BIODIVERSITY OF TERMITES IN TELANGANA STATE, INDIA | UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY

Termites play a key role in tropical and subtropical forest ecosystems as decomposers of the largest part of dead organic matter, playing a significant role in soil formation. Termites are polymorphic, eusocial insects, living in large communities of several hundred to millions of individuals, composed of reproductive forms together with numerous apterous sterile soldiers and workers there are about 2933 species of termites in 282 genera, 9 families that have been described so far in the world. They have widely dispersed as well as some temperate regions. India has high diversity with 295 species, 52 genera, 6 families. In Telangana 16 Species, 7 genera and 2 families of termites are already reported. The study was conducted in 5 places in Telangana state to investigate the termite’s species diversity. Termites were sampled with a standard 100×2 straight belt transect at 5 different places in Telangana state. 11 Species were collected from different parts of the plants, on dead wood, litter, dead tree stumps and leaf litter, logs and living trees.

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20/05/2022

THE SUBJECTIVE HEALTH INDEX AS A CRITERION FOR ASSESSING THE LEVEL OF THE PRENOSOLOGICAL STATE OF THE BODY | Asian Journal of Advances in Medical Science

Early diagnosis of prenosological conditions and focus on strengthening primary prevention, health improvement and health protection of practically healthy people is an urgent task of preventive medicine. One of the most significant indicators of each person's attitude to health is his self-assessment of his physical and mental state. Subjective assessment of health can be considered as one of its indicators. In this work, based on the results of subjective self-assessment of the health level of groups of young people, using the approach of deterministic factor analysis and an additive model of the relationship of factors with the result to be detected, an informative integral marker is proposed - the subjective health index (SНI), methods for its determination, as well as criteria and scales for assessing the prenosological level of somatic health. The reliability of the obtained results is confirmed by their comparison with the results of objective studies. The aim of this work is to develop a non-invasive express method for assessing the prenosological level of individual health and, on their basis, to create a technology for remote prenosological diagnostics and monitoring of the health of a healthy population.

https://mbimph.com/index.php/AJOAIMS/article/view/1790

18/05/2022

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY ON FRESH AND DRIED Zingiber officinale Rosc |Asian Journal of Advances in Medical Science

The present study to investigate the antimicrobial activity, from rhizome fresh and dried Zingiber officinale Rosc. In the present study to observe the antibacterial activity using the microorganisms such as E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, K. pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeroginosa were studied by using disc diffusion method. The maximum zone of inhibition were observed in K. pneumoniae (25 mm), followed by Staphylococcus aureus (24 mm), Pseudomonas aeroginosa and E. coli each showed 22 mm. The antifungal activity carried out by using the microorganisms Aspergillus flavus, A. terreus, Penicillum sp and Fusarium sp were studied by using agar well diffusion method. The maximum zone of inhibition were observed at the concentration of 100 µg of fresh sample against Fusarium sp (14 mm) followed by A. flavus (12 mm), A. terreus (10 mm) and Penicillum sp (10 mm).

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18/05/2022

PHYTOCHEMICALS SCREENING OF PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PARAMETERS AND FLUORESCENCE ANALYSIS OF PLANT ETHANOLIC LEAF EXTRACT Costus pictus | Asian Journal of Advances in Medical Science

Drugs originating from plant sources are reflection to be a promising alternative for other synthetic anti-diabetics such as sulphonylureas, insulin treatment and biguanides. Plant products are believed to more preferable due to less toxicity, economic and better patient compliance. Hence, medicinal plants and products thereof are used in many countries in the treatment and management of diabetes. Vitamins are organic substances that are essential in minute amounts designed for the growth and activity of the body. They are obtained naturally on or after plant and animal foods. Organic in this definition refers in the direction of the chemistry with molecules. The word organic means that the molecules of substance contain the element carbon. The term also means that vitamins can be destroyed and become unable to perform their functions in our bodies. Every component plays an important role and deficiency of anyone constituent may lead to abnormal developments in the body. Plants are a rich source of all the elements essential for a human being. Qualitative analysis of various inorganic elements revealed the presence of calcium, magnesium, potassium, Iron, sulphates and phosphates. The present study of a good source of pharmacognostical and physicochemical parameters have pivotal roles in identification, authentication and establishment of quality parameters and vitamins of the species. Supplementation of this Costus pictus may be useful for human health associated emerging diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cancer.

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18/05/2022

PREVENTABLE RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ORAL POTENTIALLY MALIGNANT DISORDERS: A STUDY IN SAUDI ARABIA | Asian Journal of Advances in Medical Science

Background: Oral potentially malignant disorders, (OPMDs) include a highly diverse forms of lesions and conditions with an increased risk for malignant transformation to oral cancer. The exact etiology of OPMDs is not fully understood yet, however, some preventable risk factors have been reported. The objective of this study is to recognize the correlation of preventable risk factors with OPMDs.

Patients and Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted at King Salman Hospital, Riyadh, KSA. A total of 1340 patients were screened with 6.49% (n=87) showing OPMDS. All Saudi and non-Saudi patients above fifteen years of age having suspicious lesions were included in the study after evaluation.

Results: The sample comprised 50 (58%) males and 37 (42%) females. Out of 87 patients, 75(86%) were Saudi and 11(14%) were non-Saudi. Buccal mucosa was the most common site for OPMDs (51.72%), followed by the tongue (31.03%). The results of our study reveal that the most prevalent age group was from 25 to 35 years followed by 36-45 years age group. Records of medical history showed that (3%) of patients had Type I Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes was observed in 16%, anemia in 10% and 2% had history of Hepatitis C. The highest number of OPMDs lesion was lichen planus (51%) followed by leukoplakia (19%). Smoking was found to be the most prevalent risk factor. Results showed that (11%) of OPMDs has soft tissue odontogenic trauma, (7%) of patients are on antihypertensive and antidiabetic medicines, (19%) were multifactorial and (30%) reported with unknown etiology.

Conclusion: On the basis of our findings, we suggest that all general practitioners and physicians should have enough knowledge about OPMDs. Healthy life style can prevent diabetes, anemia and hypertension. Early management of OPMDs can prevent major complications and progression into cancer.

https://mbimph.com/index.php/AJOAIMS/article/view/1807

18/05/2022

FORECAST OF CORONA VIRUS DISEASE (COVID–19) IN ETHIOPIA BASED ON CONFIRMED CASES UP TO 14TH OCTOBER 2020 | Asian Journal of Advances in Medical Science

An Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average model is a set of statistical models for forecasting time series data. Briefly, Auto regression uses the dependent relationship between an observation and lagged observations; integrated uses of differencing of raw observations; and Moving Average uses the dependency between an observation and a residual error.

The ARIMA (2, 2, 2) forecasted the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19, based on the time between March 2020 and October 2020 at 95% confidence interval. The result of daily report peaked in April 2020 in the country and slightly decreased after April 2020, evidenced by the challenged responses that invested in controlling the pandemic in the country. The maximum, predicted new case per day was 672 and the minimum predicted was 386 cases per day till half of December 2020. Furthermore, the total number of predicted confirmed cases of COVID-19 might reach around 119, 015 until half December 2020.

In general, if the government of Ethiopia ceased controlling mechanisms of COVID-19, then the pandemic may relapse again and affects the country more. Hence, this study suggested that proactive stepladder implements control mechanisms. Thus, all the concerned organizations can develop policies based on the result of the study.

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16/05/2022

DIVERSITY OF BUTTERFLIES (LEPIDOPTERA) IN MAHATMA PHULE A. S. C. COLLEGE CAMPUS AND ADJACENT AREAS OF PANVEL, RAIGAD, MAHARASHTRA | Asian Journal of Advances in Research

Panvel region of Raigad district harbors a great range of vegetation, estuary and mountainous hills and thus offers habitation for living organisms including butterflies. Several anthropogenic activities including the ongoing construction of Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has destroyed habitat in and around Panvel region. Loss of habitat results in the decline of biodiversity of both vertebrates and invertebrates. There is not even a preliminary list of Lepidopteran species of this region. Therefore, the present study was conducted to prepare a checklist of butterflies in the region. Butterflies were observed for one year (from June 2019 to May 2020) in different localities of Mahatma Phule College of Arts, Science and Commerce (MPASC) campus and the adjacent areas in Panvel. A total of 42 species of Lepidopteran belonging to 32 genera and 6 families were recorded. Among the 6 families, Nymphalidae dominated the list with 14 genera and 21 species, Pieridae with 7 genera and 9 species, Lycaenidae with 7 genera and 7 species, Papilionidae with 2 genera and 3 species, Hesperiidae and Riodinidae with 1 genus and 1 species each. This study would provide information on the biodiversity of butterflies of the region that can be used as a baseline preliminary data for further butterfly studies.

https://mbimph.com/index.php/AJOAIR/article/view/1595

Panvel region of Raigad district harbors a great range of vegetation, estuary and mountainous hills and thus offers habitation for living organisms including butterflies. Several anthropogenic activities including the ongoing construction of Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has destroyed hab...

16/05/2022

ASSESSING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION; THE CASE OF ARBAMINCH COLLEGE OF TEACHERS EDUCATION | Asian Journal of Advances in Research

The purpose of this research was assessing the implementation of inclusive education in Arbaminch college of teachers education with emphasis to the analysis of practice of inclusive education , challenges in implementing inclusive education and strong sides in the implementation of inclusive education, to this end, a descriptive survey design method was employed. Both primary and secondary sources of data were used. The primary source were principals, instructors and students of Arbaminch college of teachers education where as the secondary sources were different reports from unit and departments. A total of 66 respondents were participated in this study. Data collection tools were questionnaires, interview and focus group discussion. Based on the data analysis the following major findings were obtained. That study revealed that majority instructors did not get training on how to implement inclusive education and the college learning environment is not comfortable especially for students with disability and also there are beginning practice such as establishment of resource center, material support and construction of roads. To implement inclusive education in better way it is important to adapt the learning and material environment, facilitating training programs in teaching strategies and implementation of inclusive education should facilitated by the college community.

https://mbimph.com/index.php/AJOAIR/article/view/1604

The purpose of this research was assessing the implementation of inclusive education in Arbaminch college of teachers education with emphasis to the analysis of practice of inclusive education , challenges in implementing inclusive education and strong sides in the implementation of inclusive educat...

16/05/2022

EFFECT OF HABITAT QUALITY, MICROCLIMATIC CONDITIONS AND WASTE WATER CONTAMINATION ON DIVERSITY & DISTRIBUTION OF COLLEMBOLA COMMUNITY | Asian Journal of Advances in Research

Soil biodiversity is undergoing dramatic changes due to human and climatic interference, habitat loss and fragmentation due to land use changes, increasing pollution and degradation in terrestrial ecosystems. The overall effect of habitat loss is on the loss of soil micro arthropods diversity which is observed due to negative response of substrate quality. Adverse microclimatic conditions may also be detrimental to species specific communities along with waste water contamination. Thus, an investigation has been carried out to ascertain the effect of habitat quality, microclimatic conditions and waste water contamination on diversity and distribution of Collembola community. For this, 4 samples have been taken monthly for a period of one year from two different study sites of Aligarh along with edapho-chemical properties. We observed the density of Collembola (18.8 ind./sample) was always approximately three times more in agriculture site than in wasteland (7.6 ind./sample) site. Population of Collembola was statistically positive significant with reference to soil organic matter % (r = 0.621, P>0.05), Soil Organic Carbon % (r = 0.622, P>0.05), available nitrogen (r = 0.622, P>0.05) and Potash (r = 0.562, P>0.05) in Agriculture site whereas these all were statistically insignificant in Wasteland site.

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Soil biodiversity is undergoing dramatic changes due to human and climatic interference, habitat loss and fragmentation due to land use changes, increasing pollution and degradation in terrestrial ecosystems. The overall effect of habitat loss is on the loss of soil micro arthropods diversity which....

16/05/2022

INDIVIDUAL SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (ISR) INDICATOR IN EDUCATION | Asian Journal of Advances in Research

Education is one of the most important tools in the hand of humans to educate its population and to use its intellect for humanity. Education as a tool used by authorities is to educate the population for the purpose of establishing peace and harmony in society and thereby bring development, and activate human resource for the same. In any educational system, educational authorities determine the purpose and objectives of education. Educational objectives are dynamic in nature, and are determined as per the demand of society. If we look at the 21st century needs, life skill is one of the important aspects in bringing all-round development of a child.

This paper therefore, focuses on the effect of social media platform on individuals and how life skills in education can be implemented to enhance self-responsibility and accountability in society. A systematic practice and monitoring model termed as Individual Social Responsibility (ISR) is articulated, which may be incorporated with basic education at an early stage of a child, and maintained the same throughout the life of an individual.

Social unrest emerges, due to certain influences in social media platform is an evolving issue around the glove and possible preventive measures through the right education are focused upon.

https://mbimph.com/index.php/AJOAIR/article/view/1597

Education is one of the most important tools in the hand of humans to educate its population and to use its intellect for humanity. Education as a tool used by authorities is to educate the population for the purpose of establishing peace and harmony in society and thereby bring development, and act...

13/05/2022

PREVALENCE OF VITAMIN A DEFICIENCY, SCLERAL MELANOCYTOSIS, TOOTH DECAY AND SKIN INFECTION AMONG RURAL PRESCHOOL CHILDREN IN MULSHI TEHSIL, M/S, INDIA | Asian Journal of Advances in Research

In present study, a village survey was carried out in rural areas of Mulshi Tehsil with the aim of assessing health related problems among the rural preschool children. Clinical examinations were carried out on 527 preschool children for various health issues. Their data was collected and analyzed to find the prevalence of Vitamin A Deficiency (VAD) and other common health issues like tooth decay, skin diseases, etc. These health issues might be due to illiteracy about hygiene, sanitation, exposure to humid atmosphere due to heavy rainfall in the study area, consumption of unfiltered borewell water for drinking, etc. The high humidity and improper sanitation leads to growth of harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi and/or other microbes. The present survey revealed 12.3% prevalence of VAD which includes 2% Night blindness, 2.5% xerophthalmia, 4% Bitot spots and 3.8% conjunctival xerosis among these preschool children. The other health issues observed among were 4.5% scleral melanocytosis, 2.7% tooth decay and 5.3% skin diseases.

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In present study, a village survey was carried out in rural areas of Mulshi Tehsil with the aim of assessing health related problems among the rural preschool children. Clinical examinations were carried out on 527 preschool children for various health issues. Their data was collected and analyzed t...

13/05/2022

A STUDY OF VARIATIONS IN THE E.R.R. AND OTHER REARING PERFORMANCES OF MUTANT STRAINS OF INDIAN TASAR SILKWORM | Asian Journal of Advances in Research

This Research Article is an effort to study the relative variations in respect of rearing performances and to study the impacts of zonal differences on the productivity and qualities of tasar cocoons of three mutant strains viz; Daba–blue, Daba–yellow and Daba–almond of tasar silk worm, A. mylitta D. Results obtained are indicative of the fact that the three mutant strains of Tasar Silk Worm differ among themselves in respect of their rearing performances. The performances of Daba–blue in respect of rearing performances have been found evidently better than the Daba–yellow and Daba–almond. Further, zonal differences influence the relative performances of mutant strains of Antheraea mylitta D in respect of productivity and quality of tasar cocoons. The results have clearly shown that the productivity and quality of tasar cocoons of Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh zones are relatively better and superior to Orissa, West Bengal and Bihar Zones of tasar producing states. The performances of Daba–blue in respect of productivity and qualities of tasar cocoons have been found evidently better than the Daba–yellow and Daba–almond. The results obtained appear to be the outcome of genetic variability among the three mutant strains of A. mylitta D. on account of relative differences in their physio–genetic makeup. Results obtained are indicative of the fact all the three mutant strains of A. mylitta D. in spite of relative differences have registered their supremacy over the control (Daba–green) on account of desired beneficial mutation in relation to their breeding activities. Thus the evolution of three distinct mutant strains of tropical tasar silkworm is in the larger interest of tasar culture.

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This Research Article is an effort to study the relative variations in respect of rearing performances and to study the impacts of zonal differences on the productivity and qualities of tasar cocoons of three mutant strains viz; Daba–blue, Daba–yellow and Daba–almond of tasar silk worm, A. myl...

13/05/2022

IMPACT OF INTERNET USE RISK, ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE SECURITY OF THE WEBSITE, CONVENIENCE OF ONLINE PURCHASES IN INTENTION TO BUY ONLINE | Asian Journal of Advances in Research

The last decade has seen phenomenal growth in online sales around the world. This paper studies the impact of the risk associated with using the Internet, attitudes towards a website's security features and the convenience associated with online shopping, and how the three together affect the intention to shop online. Multiple regression was used to conduct the study. Cronbach's alpha and other tools to verify the reliability and validity of the data were applied correctly and the values ​​were satisfactory. Attitude towards website security was found to have the greatest impact on online purchase intent, followed by the convenience of online shopping. It also appears that the risk associated with internet use is negatively linked to the intention to shop online. It is suggested to highlight the security features of online stores and mitigate the risk associated with the use of the Internet. Online stores should emphasize the convenience of browsing and ordering from online stores.

https://mbimph.com/index.php/AJOAIR/article/view/1632

The last decade has seen phenomenal growth in online sales around the world. This paper studies the impact of the risk associated with using the Internet, attitudes towards a website's security features and the convenience associated with online shopping, and how the three together affect the intent...

13/05/2022

CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISION OF JUDICIAL REVIEW IN INDIA: AN EVALUATION | Asian Journal of Advances in Research

The aim of this paper is to study the different provisions of constitution of India which deals with Judicial review. Under the constitution of India, the scope of judicial review has been extremely widened. Judicial review in India is based on the assumption that the constitution is the supreme law of the land and all the governmental organs, which owe their origin to the constitution and derive their powers from its provisions, must function within the framework of the constitution. Unlike the U.S.A., the constitution of India has not made express provision for judicial review. The scope of judicial review is present in several articles of the constitution, such as Article 13, 32, 141, 226 and 227. Thus, the doctrine of judicial review is firmly rooted in India and in this sense it is on a more solid footing than it is in America.

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The aim of this paper is to study the different provisions of constitution of India which deals with Judicial review. Under the constitution of India, the scope of judicial review has been extremely widened. Judicial review in India is based on the assumption that the constitution is the supreme law...

29/04/2022

EVOLUTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONCEPT OF JUDICIAL REVIEW IN INDIA: AN EVALUATION | Asian Journal of Advances in Research

This paper is an attempt to study the evolution and development of concept of judicial review in India. Judicial review is basically an aspect of judicial power of the state which is exercised by the courts to determine the validity of a rule of law or an action of any agency of the state. It originated in English legal system and became a very important principle in the systems of government based on Rule of Law. The Constitution of U.S.A. makes no specific reference to the judicial review of legislation. However, Chief Justice Lord Coke’s decision in Bonham’s laid down the foundation of Judicial Review of legislation in the United States of America, which has now become one of the most outstanding features for the operation of that Constitution. In India, judicial review is not an event of sudden emergence but its gradual evolution depended on the constitutional ideas in different stages of Indian constitutional history. Constitution of India, 1950 explicitly establishes the Doctrine of Judicial Review under various Articles of the Constitution.

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This paper is an attempt to study the evolution and development of concept of judicial review in India. Judicial review is basically an aspect of judicial power of the state which is exercised by the courts to determine the validity of a rule of law or an action of any agency of the state. It origin...