scholarly journals Immature culicidae (Diptera) collected from the Igapó lake located in the urban area of Londrina, Paraná, Brazil

2002 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 465-471 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Lopes ◽  
João A. C. Zequi ◽  
Valdecir Nunes ◽  
Osmar de Oliveira ◽  
Bertolino P. de O. Neto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Population Density ◽  
Population Growth ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Culex Quinquefasciatus ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Abundant Species ◽  
Mosquito Population ◽  
One Year ◽  
And Control

The Igapó lake dam is located in an urban area in Londrina, Paraná, Brazil. A one year study of the Culicidae immature forms was conducted in this ecosystem. From a total of 962 collected larvae following genera were identified: Anopheles (59.36%), Culex (19.65%) Aedeomyia (19.23%) Aedes (1.50%), and Uranotaenia (0.10%). The 10 most abundant species were Anopheles strodei, Aedeomyia squamipennis, Culex (Melanoconium) spp., Culex mollis, Anopheles oswaldoi, Anopheles evansae, Culex coronator, Culex quinquefasciatus, Anopheles argyritarsis and Aedes terrens respectively. An. strodei prevailed with greater averages during July and September, showing a significant negative lineal correlation in relation to the rainfall. Ad. squamipennis showed a positive lineal correlation with the temperature with smaller population averages during June, August and September of 1997. Cx. (Melanoconium) spp. populations were constant throughout the year. High Culicidae population density could bring problems to quality of human life, thus strong measures to avoid and control of mosquito population growth in the lake are recommended.

The Role of Predators and Other Biotic Agents in Regulating the Population Density of Phytophagous Mites in Ontario Peach Orchards

1966 ◽  
Vol 98 (8) ◽  
pp. 808-820 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. L. Putman ◽  
D. H. C. Herne
Keyword(s):  
Population Density ◽  
Population Growth ◽  
Tetranychus Urticae ◽  
Considerable Extent ◽  
Panonychus Ulmi ◽  
Apple Orchards ◽  
Rapid Population Growth ◽  
One Year ◽  
Heavy Mortality

AbstractMore than 40 species of insects and arachnids attack Panonychus ulmi (Koch), Tetranychus urticae Koch, T. canadensis (McGregor), Bryobia arborea Morgan and Anderson, or Aculus cornutus (Banks) in peach orchards of the Niagara Peninsula. The most effective predators attacking P. ulmi are Typhlodromus caudiglans Schuster, Haplothrips faurei Hood, Stethorus punctillum Weise, and Chrysopa spp. Peach orchards lack the predatory mirids characteristic of apple orchards. A condition, presumably disease, caused heavy mortality in one year. Endemic densities of P. ulmi are maintained in that state by predators, chiefly T. caudiglans, that subsist to a considerable extent on other sources of food, whereas epidemics of P. ulmi are reduced largely by other predators, chiefly H. faurei and S. punctillum, that increase in numbers by feeding on the mite during its period of rapid population growth but exert their greatest effect later in the season by destroying the winter eggs.

scholarly journals The Effect of Lifestyle on Skin Aging

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 110
Author(s):  
Yasmin Adzra Nabila ◽  
Damayanti Damayanti ◽  
Samsriyaningsih Handayani ◽  
Trisniartami Setyaningrum
Keyword(s):  
Uv Light ◽  
Light Exposure ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Normal Skin ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Skin Aging ◽  
Extrinsic Factors ◽  
Skin Function ◽  
And Control

Background: Skin aging is a natural process, and it has many causes. Skin aging can be a result of a process of deterioration of the skin structure and a decrease in normal skin function. As much as 97% of skin aging factors is extrinsic, while the remaining 3% of the factors is intrinsic. Extrinsic factors are closely related to lifestyle; therefore it is necessary to further investigate the effects of lifestyle on skin aging. Skin aging may not have a direct correlation to mortality but the process of aging itself can lead to depression, demoralization, and shame at the extreme to the point of accepting the changes that occur with age. This shows that aging plays an important role in decreasing the quality of human life and youth well-being index, especially in women. Purpose: To determine the effects of lifestyle on skin aging. Methods: This was a case-control study. A case means a person with heavy aging, and control means an individual with mild aging. The data were obtained from medical records and anamneses. Data on lifestyle were collected through interviews with open-ended questions. Subjects who met the inclusion criteria were shortlisted, and their skins were examined as per the Glogau scale. Result: Multivariate test results showed significant results on the variable UV light exposure (p = 0.017), use of sunscreen (p = 0.002), use of anti-aging cream (p = 0.036), and Vitamin D (p = 0.040) against skin aging. Meanwhile, other variables showed no significant results. Conclusion: Lifestyle has an important role in the occurrence of skin aging. However, an in-depth research is needed to determine how many external factors affect skin aging.

scholarly journals Effect of soybean seed priming on germination energy

2018 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 335-342
Author(s):  
Zlatica Miladinov ◽  
Svetlana Balesevic-Tubic ◽  
Vojin Djukic ◽  
Aleksandar Ilic ◽  
Lazar Cobanovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Seed Quality ◽  
Soybean Seed ◽  
Seed Priming ◽  
Soybean Seeds ◽  
Germination Energy ◽  
Seed Age ◽  
One Year ◽  
And Control

Six varieties were chosen from three different maturity groups: Galina and NS Princeza (0), Sava and NS Apolo (I), and Rubin and NS Zita (II) in order to examine the effect of priming on germination energy depending on soybean seed age. The seeds were produced in the period from 2012 to 2014, i.e., one- to three-year-old seeds were used. The following treatments were used for priming: distilled water - hydropriming (H2O), ascorbic acid 250 mg/l (ASA), folic acid 15 mg/l (Fol.), hydrogen peroxide 1% (H2O2), and control - non-treated seeds (C). Results showed that the effects of priming depended on the variety, seed age, as well as on the applied treatment. Some varieties reacted to priming very well, while others had an inhibited reaction, so germination energy was significantly reduced. Rubin variety had the most favourable reaction, whereby all treatments of this variety led to an increase of quality, with an average increase of 2-8%. The application of primers on one-year-old soybean seeds had a weaker effect than on two- and three-year-old seeds. However, one-year-old seeds had minor oscillations in quality due to priming. The application of priming on one-year-old seeds can lead to an increase or decrease of germination energy by 3%, while two- and three-year-old seeds reached 7%. The results showed that seed priming in ascorbic acid had a positive effect, while the application of other primers did not affect the value of germination energy, nor did it lead to a decrease of its value. Ascorbic acid activity led to the largest increase in the quality of three-year-old soybean seeds by 2.83%, while the increase in the quality of two- and three-year-old seeds was 1.87%. Therefore, we can conclude that there is no universal use of one single primer, as it might not be suitable for each particular variety and can ultimately result in the seed quality decrease.

scholarly journals Research on Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution in Building Construction

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeyuan Wang
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Pollution ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Building Construction ◽  
Construction Enterprises ◽  
Long Run ◽  
And Control

Abstract：The quality of human life has been greatly improved with the rapid development of the market economy. However, at the same time, people are paying more attention to the problems caused by environmental pollution. As a result, there is an increase in environmental awareness. At the present stage, people are concerned about the negative impact that building construction has on the environment. Building construction enterprises must have preventive measures and deal with environmental pollution during construction. This is to minimize pollution caused by construction and to satisfy the implementation of green civilization construction. This is important as it can enhance the development of socialist spiritual civilization and thus promote the expansion of enterprises in the long run. The author explores and analyzes the main types of environmental pollution generated in building construction. Besides, the author provides effective measures for the prevention and control of environmental pollution caused by building construction to reduce its adverse impact on the environment.

ENSURING FOOD SECURITY THROUGH ENHANCING MICROBIOLOGICAL FOOD SAFETY

COSMOS ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
pp. 69-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
MARTA MIKŠ-KRAJNIK ◽  
HYUN-GYUN YUK ◽  
AMIT KUMAR ◽  
YISHAN YANG ◽  
QIANWANG ZHENG ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Food Product ◽  
Foodborne Illnesses ◽  
Antimicrobial Efficiency ◽  
Individual Household ◽  
And Control

Food safety and food security are interrelated concepts with a profound impact on the quality of human life. Food security describes the overall availability of food at different levels from global to individual household. While, food safety focuses on handling, preparation and storage of foods in order to prevent foodborne illnesses. This review focuses on innovative thermal and non-thermal technologies in the area of food processing as the means to ensure food security through improving food safety with emphasis on the reduction and control of microbiological risks. The antimicrobial efficiency and mechanism of new technologies to extend the shelf life of food product were also discussed.

scholarly journals KAWASAN BANTARAN SUNGAI CIKAPUNDUNG SEBAGAI PERMUKIMAN MASYARAKAT BERPENGHASILAN RENDAH (MBR) DI KOTA BANDUNG

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Karto Wijaya ◽  
Asep Yudi Permana ◽  
Noor Swanto
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Population Density ◽  
Population Growth ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Average Growth Rate ◽  
Average Growth ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Housing Needs ◽  
The City

Abstract: The city of Bandung has always been a tourist attraction with various activities every year. Bandung population growth rate in the last 5 years reached 0.89% per year and in the expansion area reached 6.79% per year. With an area of only about 17,000 ha, Bandung is now inhabited by ± 2.481.901 inhabitants. The rate of population growth above the average growth rate of the population of West Java province. No wonder the average population density is 145 people / ha. Though ideally the population density of Bandung is 50-60 people / Ha. There are 657 districts and 57,687 homes that experience environmental degradation and 67 areas identified as urban slums. The implication of the high urbanization of Bandung City in Metropolitan scale to the scale of the region emerged the problem of integration of settlements with surrounding functions. The problem of settlement of Bandung City also includes segmentation of residential objects such as Low Income Community (MBR), non MBR, immigrants, local residents, students and workers of various Sectors. Thus the problems of the settlement of Bandung City include low level of fulfillment of adequate housing needs, limited access of Low Income Community to housing resources, unfinished system of financing and housing market, decreasing the quality of housing and settlement environment and not yet integrated development of area Housing and settlements with the construction of housing and settlement infrastructure, facilities and utilities. This research method to find out how far the level of slum settlement contained in Cihampelas Bandung Settlement and recommendations that can be done for the improvement of the settlement of the kampong. Keyword:Urbanization, Integration, Human settlement, Metropolitan Abstrak: Kota Bandung selalu menjadi daya tarik pendatang dengan berbagai aktivitas setiap tahunnya. Laju pertumbuhan penduduk Kota Bandung dalam 5 tahun terakhir mencapai 0,89% per tahun dan di wilayah perluasan mencapai 6,79% per tahun. Dengan luas wilayah hanya sekitar 17.000 Ha, Bandung kini dihuni oleh ± 2.481.901 jiwa. Laju pertambahan penduduknya diatas laju pertumbuhan rata-rata penduduk provinsi Jawa Barat. Tidak heran jika tingkat kepadatan penduduk rata-rata 145 jiwa/Ha. Padahal idealnya tingkat kepadatan penduduk Kota Bandung adalah 50-60 jiwa/Ha. Terdapat 657 kawasan dan 57.687 rumah yang mengalami penurunan kualitas lingkungan dan 67 kawasan diidentifikasi sebagai kawasan kumuh perkotaan. Impilikasi dari tingginya urbanisasi Kota Bandung dalam skala Metropolitan hingga skala kawasan muncul masalah integrasi permukiman dengan fungsi sekitarnya. Permasalahan permukiman Kota Bandung juga meliputi segmentasi objek hunian seperti masyarakat berpenghasilan rendah (MBR), non MBR, pendatang, penduduk lokal, mahasiswa dan pekerja berbagai sektor. Dengan demikian masalah-masalah yang permukiman Kota Bandung meliputi rendahnya tingkat pemenuhan kebutuhan perumahan yang layak, terbatasnya akses Masyarakat Berpenghasilan Rendah (MBR) terhadap sumber daya perumahan, belum mantapnya sistem pembiayaan dan pasar perumahan, menurunnya kualitas lingkungan perumahan dan permukiman dan belum terintegrasinya pengembangan kawasan perumahan dan permukiman dengan pembangunan prasarana, sarana, dan utilitas perumahan dan permukiman. Metode penelitian ini untuk mengetahui sejauh mana tingkat kekumuhan pemukiman yang terdapat di Permukiman Cihampelas Bandung dan rekomendasi yang dapat dilakukan demi perbaikan pemukiman kampung tersebut. Kata kunci: Urbanisasi, Integrasi, Pemukiman, Metropolitan

scholarly journals PEMETAAN GEOHIDROLOGI DAERAH DONOROJO KABUPATEN PACITAN

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Teguh Prayogo
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Population Growth ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Ground Water ◽  
Field Condition ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Domestic Water ◽  
The Earth ◽  
Quality Of Water

Water is a component in the earth that is very important for human life. The availabilityof water is always wanted to meet a demand of water supply, such as for drinkingwater, washing, taking a bath, and etc. Along with population growth, so the need ofwater will be still increasing, including Tanah Datar. In this paper will be describedconcerning to characteristics, and condition of water in Pacitan Area, East JavaProvince, especially Donorojo district. This location occupies geographically betweenthe latitude of 00o17’ and 00o39’ south and the longitude of 100o19’ and 100o51’ eastBased on survey in field, condition of aquifer in Telaga Banta is located in 20 – 60meter depth, and the result of laboratory points to that the quality of water in thisarea meets the requirement for drinking water.The main uses of ground water include irrigation uses, drinking-water and otherpublic uses, and for supplying domestic water to people who do not receive publicsupply water. The majority of water used for self-supplied domestic and livestockpurposes came from ground-water sources.

scholarly journals Occurrences and socio-environmental impacts of the Giant African snail (Achatina fulica Bowdich, 1822) in urban area of Macapá, Amapá, Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. e27510615791
Author(s):  
Simone do Socorro de Souza Carvalho ◽  
Arialdo Martins da Silveira Júnior
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Environmental Education ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Achatina Fulica ◽  
The Public ◽  
Impact Indicators ◽  
And Control

This study aimed to verify the occurrence and socio-environmental impacts of the presence of African Snail in the Açai neighborhood, city of Macapá, State of Amapá, showing problems such as the occurrence of the species and the lack of knowledge of the community about its infestation and control. The interviews were conducted using semi-structured forms to collect information on site and photographic record, for a period of four months (08/2013 to 12/2013). Variables of social and environmental axes were evaluated as impact indicators. The results showed that a greater performance of the public would contribute directly to the quality of life of the population and the environment, promoting the decrease in the occurrence of this snail. An environmental education program aimed at disseminating information on the impacts of African snail should be encouraged. It is necessary to work in the development of legal instruments, as well as in the development of campaigns to clarify the population.

Improvement in quality of life and symptom control with MYCOBACTERIUM W (CADI-05) in head and neck cancer

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 21186-21186
Author(s):  
R. I. Dave ◽  
U. B. Tripathi ◽  
B. J. Parikh ◽  
K. M. Patel ◽  
H. K. Shukla
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Side Effect ◽  
Symptom Control ◽  
Age Distribution ◽  
The Body ◽  
One Year ◽  
And Control ◽  
Mycobacterium W

21186 Background: Recurrent, radiated and chemotherapy given patients are having many unmanageable symptoms and problems. This condition is worsened by malnutrion, infection, pain and immuno suppression. Modifying immune mechanism of the body is the last and best weapon to fight against such diseases. Role of immunotherapy in the treatment of malignant diseases is on experimental level. Dr George Thyphrontis & Michael Kousilers have produced good results in carcinoma of urinary bladder, melanoma & lung cancer with Immunotherapy. At GCRI, we have tried vaccine, prepared from mycobacterium-W in 100 cases of Head & Neck Cancer. Methods: As a prospective nonrandomized study, to see beneficiary effect on quality of life and symptom control, we have done a trial during Jan. 2004 to Dec.2005. Informed consent and ethical clearance was obtained. Study was made to find out any side effect or adverse reactions of the vaccine. After fulfilling the criteria of inclusion and exclusion the case was selected for study and 0.1 ml vaccine (CADI-05) was injected intradermally with all aseptic precautions. Four injections, weekly and later on four injections monthly were given. Patient was followed up for 6 months. Results: Total No. of cases -100. M / F - 89/11. age distribution - Maximum No. were in 5th decade -(34%) followed by 6th decade (21%)Site of primary - Commonest site was Buccal mucosa (29%) followed by tongue (17%). There was no major side effect. Only 5% Patients developed constitutional symptoms and infection at injection site. 27% patients had pain relief. Symptom control was seen in 15% patients. Improvement in quality of life was observed in 82% of patients. 4% of patients had no effect. The beneficiary effect lasted for three month in 27% patients and more than six months in 13% patients. The effect was more marked in dysphagia, ulcer and fistula. Effect was insignificant in strider, change in voice and metastatic nodes. Four patients are living with Immuvac in spite of disease symptom free for more than one year. Conclusions: Immunotherapy with Mycobacteium W can safely be used to improve quality of life and control of symptom in terminally ill Head & Neck cancer. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

scholarly journals The Importance of Happiness at Work in Shaping the Performance of Insurance Agents at PT. A Surabaya

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Imory Rebecca Jayata Karundeng
Keyword(s):  
Performance Appraisal ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Insurance Company ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Insurance Agents ◽  
Insurance Agent ◽  
One Year ◽  
High Level

Employee performance is the result of employee work based on capabilities that can be measured in quantity or quality to carry out certain tasks or work during a specified period of time in accordance with the demands of work and responsibility given to him. While happiness is a latent construct and advantages of the positive aspects as satisfaction and overall quality of human life. Everything that makes an individual feel better and happy with what they have learned. This study aims to determine the correlation between the performances of the insurance agent with happiness in the workplace. This research was conducted on the insurance company PT. A, Surabaya, with participants (N = 50) is an insurance agent who has worked at least one year, once the training, regular meetings and seminars held firm at least 3 times. Data were collected by purposive sampling method. The data collection was carried out by using Performance Scale Ratings which includes five dimensions of performance appraisal, and Happiness Scale by using Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHQ). Data were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment parametric statistical analysis. The result of data shows that correlation coefficient was 0.802 with sig 0.000 (p <0.05), which means that there is a positive relationship between performance of the agents in the insurance of PT.A,Surabaya with happiness) in the workplace. Based on these results, happiness is proven to contribute effectively to the performance of an insurance agent in PT. A, Surabaya 64.4%. Descriptively, happiness levels of agent  in PT.A,Surabaya  was  classified as moderate to high and most of the agents have a high level of happiness of 58% and most insurance agent in PT.A, Surabaya had high level of performance at 68 %

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