2024 by Advanced Natural Sciences: Life and Health Sciences
The primary objective of this study was to assess the level of familial support received by indiv... more The primary objective of this study was to assess the level of familial support received by individuals with asthma, to provide educational training to their families, and to compare asthma control before and after this intervention. A cross-sectional design was employed for the study, with data collected from seven randomly selected community health centers. From these centers, seventeen rural households were chosen at random, and one asthmatic patient from each was enrolled. Demographic information of the participants is presented in Table 1. The average age of the sample was 63.2 years. The majority were male (12 participants; 70.58%) and unmarried (16 participants; 94.11%). Regarding education, 70.58% had attained education up to the primary level. In terms of income, 58.82% reported earning less than 12,000 BDT monthly, while 41.17% earned more. Employment status revealed that 52.94% were employed in various sectors, whereas 47.08% were either unemployed or retired.
Before the training intervention, perceived levels of family support were categorized as "some support" in 41.17% of cases and "strong support" in 35.29%. Following the training of family members, asthma severity was reassessed using the Asthma Control Score (ACS). Post-training results indicated an improvement in asthma control, with an increase in the number of patients classified under the "well-controlled" category and a corresponding reduction in those with "partially controlled" or "poorly controlled" asthma. These findings suggest that family education and involvement can play a significant role in enhancing asthma management outcomes.
Advanced Natural Sciences: Life and Health Sciences, 2025
Effective weed management is essential for ensuring the profitability of sugarcane cultivation, a... more Effective weed management is essential for ensuring the profitability of sugarcane cultivation, as weeds compete with the crop for vital resources such as moisture, nutrients, and sunlight throughout the growing season. Taller sugarcane plants have demonstrated a greater tolerance to glyphosate-based herbicides. A significant aspect of the present study was the strategic application of herbicides four months after planting, a stage at which sugarcane appears to exhibit increased resistance to herbicidal stress. As presented in Table 2, the post-emergence application of herbicides resulted in varying degrees of weed suppression, measured in terms of dry weight. The treatment yielding the most effective control showed a reduction in weed biomass to 38.8 g/m², in contrast to the untreated control, which recorded a significantly higher weed biomass of 105 g/m². Specific herbicidal treatments, such as 2,4-D sodium salt and Metribuzin, resulted in weed dry weights of 65.9 g/m² and 61.2 g/m², respectively, while Paraquat was less effective, yielding 83.3 g/m². Previous research indicates that early application of herbicides such as glyphosate-particularly within the first 90 days after planting-can negatively affect sugarcane yield. However, findings from the current study suggest that when applied at an appropriate growth stage, glyphosate demonstrates superior efficacy in controlling weed populations compared to other herbicidal treatments. Conclusion: The study concludes that glyphosate is a highly effective postemergence herbicide for weed control in sugarcane cultivation. Its application, particularly after the initial growth phase, may provide efficient and selective weed management without adversely affecting crop performance.
Advanced Natural Sciences: Life and Health Sciences, 2025
This community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in a slum in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Indi... more This community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in a slum in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu India. Data was collected between January and July 2023. All of the study subjects gave their written consent. From the present study, the prevalence of depression was found to be 71.4% among the study participants. Nearly equal participants of aged 18-30 and above had a depression. The findings indicated that 23.33% of transgender aged 18-30 and 48% aged above 31 had experienced depression. The majority of transgender youth 41.33% in this study were reported living with their families. The study found a strong link between depression and demographic characteristics such as age, living with family, school education, and tobacco consumption. According to the results of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), the majority of individuals had a poor appetite or were overeating. Majority of the participants do not think about injuring themselves or dying themselves. Upcoming study in this underexplored field is greatly encouraged.
Advanced Natural Sciences: Life and Health Sciences, 2025
The present study was done to evaluate the impact of vitamin D, PUFA supplementation and acupunct... more The present study was done to evaluate the impact of vitamin D, PUFA supplementation and acupuncture therapy on the prognosis of PSF in stroke patients hospitalized to the Institute of Medical Sciences & SUM Hospital (IMS and SH), Medical College and Hospital of Siksha 'O' Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar, between August 2016 and May 2018. After the final follow-up of the group that received PUFA, Vitamin Supplements, and acupuncture therapy The patients had HDL cholesterol1.69 ± 2.0 mmol/L at pre-treatment, which was 3.62 ± 1.6 mmol/L, total cholesterol level 5.9 ± 2.2mmol/L at pre-treatment, which was 5.02± 1.2 mmol/L, LDL cholesterol level 3.9 ± 2.0 mmol/L at pre-treatment, which was 3.0 ± 0.6 mmol/L, normal fasting blood glucose concentration 6.9 ± 1.5mmol/L at pre-treatment, which was 5.9± 1.0 mmol/L, FSS 6.8(4.6-9) at pre-treatment, which was 2.0 and 25-(OH)-D level 14.6± 3.0 ng/ml at pre-treatment, which was 29.9± 4.0 ng/ml. Vitamin D, PUFA supplementation could improve fatigue symptoms and outcomes in PSF patients. We suggest that acupuncture might be an effective and safe adjuvant therapy for PSF. The methodological quality of the evidence in this study is inadequate, and it is further limited by the number of trials included and the small sample size, which may result in inaccurate research findings. Therefore, high-quality research are still needed to confirm the benefits of Vitamin D, PUFA and acupuncture for PSF.
Advanced Natural Sciences: Life and Health Sciences, 2025
Although fasting can be an effective strategy for managing obesity, it should be practiced though... more Although fasting can be an effective strategy for managing obesity, it should be practiced thoughtfully, with individualized plans that prioritize long-term health and well-being. Research on pairing fasting with chemotherapy is still developing, so any such approach must be carried out under the strict supervision of the patient's oncology team. To safely include fasting in a cancer treatment regimen, it's vital to choose suitable patients, provide ongoing monitoring, and tailor the plan to each individual's needs. Since fasting's impact on blood sugar control can differ from person to person, careful tracking of glucose levels is especially important for people with diabetes or other health conditions. When used properly, fasting may support the effects of diabetes medications in controlling blood sugar. Additionally, the timing and length of fasting sessions can affect how cancer cells respond, with shorter intermittent fasting possibly helping to trigger cancer cell death more selectively, while extended fasting might offer extra advantages. Overall, expert guidance, personal assessment, and vigilant monitoring are key to safely incorporating fasting, reducing risks, and enhancing its potential benefits.
Advanced Natural Sciences: Life and Health Sciences, 2024
Soil moisture sensors, such as capacitance or time-domain reflectometry (TDR) sensors, measure th... more Soil moisture sensors, such as capacitance or time-domain reflectometry (TDR) sensors, measure the dielectric constant of the soil. The sensor applies an electric field to the soil, and the dielectric constant of the soil affects the strength and propagation of this field. AI algorithms can analyze vast amounts of weather data from various sources, including satellites, ground-based sensors, and historical records. AI-powered weather forecasting models can detect complex patterns and relationships in data, providing more accurate and reliable predictions than traditional methods. They can also detect weeds using digital image analysis from drones, computer-based decision-making, and GPS-controlled patch spraying. Farmers may utilize AI to ensure fast, precise, and cost-effective scanning of their fields, since there is always a need to optimize harvests by making the most use of available resources. Farmers can utilize technology to monitor the condition of their crops, such as water levels, irrigation systems, weeding, spraying, and nutritional requirements. Farmers, especially in traditional or resource-constrained settings, may be hesitant to rely on AI-powered systems if the decision-making process is not transparent or easily understandable. Building trust and providing clear explanations of the AI models' recommendations are essential for farmer acceptance and adoption. Effective deployment of AI-powered systems requires extensive training and capacity building for farmers, agricultural extension workers, and other stakeholders. Developing user-friendly interfaces, providing hands-on training, and establishing support networks are essential to enhance digital literacy and enable widespread adoption.
Advanced Natural Sciences: Life and Health Sciences, 2024
The present investigation was carried out during the 2021–2022 cropping season at Nalegaon, Mahar... more The present investigation was carried out during the 2021–2022 cropping season at Nalegaon, Maharashtra, India (latitude: 18.422146° N; longitude: 76.810104° E). The study aimed to assess the genetic variability and trait associations influencing yield and its contributing components in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) genotypes. A total of six genotypes were evaluated, including four sourced from the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bangalore, and two obtained from the local market. Genetic relationships among the genotypes were analyzed using the Unweighted Pair Group Method with Arithmetic Mean (UPGMA), with a cophenetic correlation coefficient (r) of 0.845, indicating a strong representation of the dissimilarity matrix by the resulting dendrogram. Based on the pairwise Euclidean distance matrix, the greatest genetic dissimilarity was observed between the genotypes ‘Lakshmi’ and ‘Vikas’, while the highest similarity was noted between ‘US440’ and ‘Alankar’, as well as between ‘Lakshmi’ and ‘Apeksha’. The analysis revealed significant genetic variability among the genotypes studied. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) identified plant height (cm), number of branches, number of fruits per plant, yield per plant (kg), pericarp thickness (mm), crop duration (days), and average fruit weight (g) as the most influential traits contributing to genotype differentiation. These findings highlight the existence of substantial genetic diversity and provide a basis for selecting promising genotypes for future tomato breeding programs.
Advanced Natural Sciences: Life and Health Sciences, 2024
Dust concentration: Dust from the Wood is fine, powdery wood debris
resulted from wood processin... more Dust concentration: Dust from the Wood is fine, powdery wood debris
resulted from wood processing (like cutting, grinding, drilling, sanding)
in sawmill. This cross-sectional study was conducted on sawmill
workers, where workers were occupationally exposed to wood dust
particles during cutting wood by machines at their workplace, in
different zones of Raigarh of Chhattisgarh (7 Sawmill) and Sundargarh,
Odissa state (6 Sawmills) of India, from August 2022 to Feb-2023.
To conduct this cross-sectional study, 150 male sawmill workers were
randomly selected from 13 sawmills in Chhattisgarh and Odissa. The
present study is deals with the economic challenges of saw mill
labourers. This study found that the majority of sawmill labourers are
facing the problem of low wages as compared to heavy work. Medical
checkups should be done per month. They need good salary, hygiene at
working site, medical facility, loan facility improve the health as well
as the family life.
Advanced Natural Sciences: Life and Health Sciences, 2024
The experiment was based on a randomized complete block design with six calcium doses of 0, 0.4, ... more The experiment was based on a randomized complete block design with six calcium doses of 0, 0.4, 0.8, 1.2, 1.6, and 2.0 g L-1 supplied from CaCl2 and CaNO3 with three replicates in 2018-2020. Uniform-sized petunia corms were planted in plots spaced by 30 × 25 cm. Foliar fertilizers were sprayed twice, first after inflorescence emergence and second 12 days later. All the cultural operations (fertilization, irrigation, and control) were conducted similarly in all plots. The soil was analyzed for physicochemical properties. The soil texture was Loamy soils (Moderately fine texture) sand-45, Silt-Clay-22 (Sandy clay loam). The soil organic C-0.38, total N0.05, P-8.9, and K198mg kg-1 contents were observed. The total Fe, Zn, Mn, Cu, and B concentrations were 4.00, 0.67, 5.21, 0.4, and 0.71 mg kg-1 , respectively. Also, the soil pH and EC were 7.2 and 1.0 dS m-1 , respectively. Each plot was treated with Sulphur 90% W.D.G. Helps in maintaining the appropriate pH of the soil, thereby better uptake of other nutrients., ammonium nitrate used in agriculture as a high-nitrogen fertilizer, Super phosphate at 200kg per hector and phosphorus and potassium sulfate (K2SO 4) as potassium sources were added to the field at the rates of 200 and 380 kg ha-1 , respectively. ZnSo4, Cuso4, MnSo4Fe, Boric Acid are also added to enrichment of micronutrients to the field.
Advanced Natural Sciences: Life and Health Sciences, 2024
In the present investigation, Pisum sativum (pea) plants subjected to
short-term gamma irradiati... more In the present investigation, Pisum sativum (pea) plants subjected to
short-term gamma irradiation and various concentrations of ethyl
methanesulfonate (EMS) were collected and characterized. The results
indicated that increasing EMS concentration generally led to a
reduction in plant height, with the exception of the 0.1% EMS
treatment. Plants treated with 0.1% EMS exhibited the greatest height
(75 cm), which was significantly higher compared to those treated with
higher EMS concentrations.
Further, phylogenetic differentiation and geographic distribution of
genetic variation, assessed in terms of total seed protein content across
three varieties, revealed that lower EMS concentrations (0.1%, 0.2%,
and 0.3%) resulted in a notable increase in protein content compared to
the untreated control (WB) and the highest EMS treatment (0.4%). At
0.4% EMS concentration, a decline in protein content was observed,
which was accompanied by deleterious morphological traits.
Despite existing reports in cereals of a negative correlation between
total protein content and seed yield, the present study suggests that the
induction of high-protein mutants may result from micromutations with
positive effects on protein synthesis, while the observed reduction in
seed yield may be attributed to micromutations with detrimental effects.
The lack of a statistically significant negative correlation between
protein content and yield further indicates that improving protein levels
through breeding may not adversely affect the yield potential of the
genotypes.
Advanced Natural Sciences: Life and Health Sciences, 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic represented an unprecedented global health crisis, challenging humanity’s r... more The COVID-19 pandemic represented an unprecedented global health crisis, challenging humanity’s readiness to manage widespread infectious disease outbreaks. One of the most critical lessons drawn from this event is the imperative to strengthen preparedness measures, encompassing both clinical and social response mechanisms, to better confront future pandemics. Although the immediate crisis has been largely contained, this does not eliminate the possibility of future pandemics.
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2024 by Advanced Natural Sciences: Life and Health Sciences
Before the training intervention, perceived levels of family support were categorized as "some support" in 41.17% of cases and "strong support" in 35.29%. Following the training of family members, asthma severity was reassessed using the Asthma Control Score (ACS). Post-training results indicated an improvement in asthma control, with an increase in the number of patients classified under the "well-controlled" category and a corresponding reduction in those with "partially controlled" or "poorly controlled" asthma. These findings suggest that family education and involvement can play a significant role in enhancing asthma management outcomes.
resulted from wood processing (like cutting, grinding, drilling, sanding)
in sawmill. This cross-sectional study was conducted on sawmill
workers, where workers were occupationally exposed to wood dust
particles during cutting wood by machines at their workplace, in
different zones of Raigarh of Chhattisgarh (7 Sawmill) and Sundargarh,
Odissa state (6 Sawmills) of India, from August 2022 to Feb-2023.
To conduct this cross-sectional study, 150 male sawmill workers were
randomly selected from 13 sawmills in Chhattisgarh and Odissa. The
present study is deals with the economic challenges of saw mill
labourers. This study found that the majority of sawmill labourers are
facing the problem of low wages as compared to heavy work. Medical
checkups should be done per month. They need good salary, hygiene at
working site, medical facility, loan facility improve the health as well
as the family life.
short-term gamma irradiation and various concentrations of ethyl
methanesulfonate (EMS) were collected and characterized. The results
indicated that increasing EMS concentration generally led to a
reduction in plant height, with the exception of the 0.1% EMS
treatment. Plants treated with 0.1% EMS exhibited the greatest height
(75 cm), which was significantly higher compared to those treated with
higher EMS concentrations.
Further, phylogenetic differentiation and geographic distribution of
genetic variation, assessed in terms of total seed protein content across
three varieties, revealed that lower EMS concentrations (0.1%, 0.2%,
and 0.3%) resulted in a notable increase in protein content compared to
the untreated control (WB) and the highest EMS treatment (0.4%). At
0.4% EMS concentration, a decline in protein content was observed,
which was accompanied by deleterious morphological traits.
Despite existing reports in cereals of a negative correlation between
total protein content and seed yield, the present study suggests that the
induction of high-protein mutants may result from micromutations with
positive effects on protein synthesis, while the observed reduction in
seed yield may be attributed to micromutations with detrimental effects.
The lack of a statistically significant negative correlation between
protein content and yield further indicates that improving protein levels
through breeding may not adversely affect the yield potential of the
genotypes.