Vol 5 Issue 1 January 2017-March 2017

Abstract: Space technology has made ample contribution in all the three phases such as preparedness, prevention and relief phases of flood disaster management. The Earth Observation satellites which include both geostationary and polar orbiting satellites provide comprehensive, synoptic and multi temporal coverage of large areas in real time and at frequent intervals and thus, have become valuable for continuous monitoring of atmospheric as well as surface parameters related to floods. Geo-stationary satellites provide continuous and synoptic observations over large areas on weather including cyclone monitoring. Polar orbiting satellites have the advantage of providing much higher resolution imageries, even though at low temporal frequency, which could be used for detailed monitoring, damage assessment and long-term relief management. Advancements in the remote sensing technology and the Geographic Information Systems help in real time monitoring, early warning and quick damage assessment of flood disasters. In this paper the use of remote sensing and GIS and the global scenario for the flood disaster management is discussed.

Keywords: Flood, Remote Sensing, GIS, Assessment, Management, Monitoring.

Title: Reappraisal: Floods Management and Monitoring Using Remote Sensing and GIS

Author: Olomoshola P.O, Emiju D.D

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ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online)

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Abstract:  Pet waste (canine feces left in public places while a dog is being walked) has become an environmental problem. It is reported that the solution to pet waste is simple ‒ enact legislation to make dog fouling illegal; however, a case study in Izumisano (Japan) shows that such a countermeasure cannot effectively abolish the problem of pet waste. When pet waste is left in public areas, humans and their pets are most at zoonosis risk. However, a majority of dog walkers are not aware of this risk. Since the behavior of pet owners regarding their pets´ waste can be influenced by their knowledge of risk and their strong willingness to protect their pets from risk, it is advisable to comprehensively provide risk information to general citizens in order to reduce pet waste.

Keywords: Dog fouling, Environmental behavior, Izumisano, Pet animals, Risk information, Zoonosis risk.

Title: The Issues of Pet Waste (Canine Feces) ‒ Environmental Problems, Human Behavior and Knowledge of Public Health

Author: Ryunosuke Kikuchi, Carla Sofia Santos Ferreira, Myriam Kanoun-Boulé

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ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online)

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Abstract: Zooplanktons are heterotrophic Planktonic animals floating in water. They serve as good indicators of changes in water quality. The present papers deals with study of monthly variations in the Zooplankton  population during October 2013 to September 2014. The diversity and population dynamics of Zooplankton is under the control of numerous physico-chemical factors, population influence, etc. A study revealed that 34 species of Zooplankton belonging to 5 major groups were observed. Among these, 6 species belongs to Protozoa, 11 species belongs to Rotifera, 9 species belongs to Cladocera, 6 species belongs to Copepoda and 2 species belongs to Ostracoda. The Rotifera group is dominant followed by Cladocera and Copepoda. Highest Zooplankton populations were recorded in November and December.

Keywords: Zooplankton, Diversity, Environment, Physico-Chemical Properties, Temar River, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.

Title: Studies on Zooplankton Diversity of River Temar District Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India

Author: Chanchala Shiv, R.K. Shrivastava, K.K. Dube

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ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online)

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Abstract: The study basically sought to find a substitute to the overburdened topsoil stockpile; the only source of soil for nursing seedlings in Noble Gold Bibiani Limited. Tailings were collected from the mine tailing storage facility (TSP)and filled into 15 polybags, tailings amended with topsoil in 1:1 ratio were also filled into 15 polybags as well as topsoil from stockpile were also filled into 15 polybags. Seedlings of Leucaena leucocephala were raised on the three media and observed for ten weeks with readings on height and diameter taken each fortnight. The dry matter weight was taken on the tenth week. A comparison of the treatments showed that seedlings on tailings amended with topsoil had the highest growth in terms of height, diameter and dry weight, recording an average of 54.7cm, 0.5cm and 2.04g for height, diameter and dry weight respectively as against 36.3cm, 0.5cm and 1.57g in seedling on the topsoil. In conclusion, amended tailing soil significantly support the growth of L. leucocephala seedlings and could be used as substitute to topsoil from stockpile. Keywords: Tailings, Amended tailings, Topsoil, Leucaena leucocephala. Title: Assessment of the Growth of Leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala) Seedlings on Amended Tailings Author: Prince Kwadwo Amoako, Mawusi Amenuvor, Anthony Baidoo, Enerst Frimpong Asamoah, Alex Owusu Amoakoh International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online) Research Publish Journals

Abstract: A total of ten (10) Newcastle proteins of poultry were retrieved from the GenBank (www.ncbi.nlm. nih.gov). The Genbank accession numbers of the sequences and sequence variations were used to investigate the molecular identity of various newcastle proteins. The phyco-chemical properties of newcastle proteins were performed using protparam tool. The isoelectric point (pI), extinction coefficient (EC); instability index (II), aliphatic index (AI) and grand average of hydropathicity (GRAVY) were also computed. The study reveals that 90% and 10% of the pI of Newcastle protein were basic nature and acidic in nature respectively. The EC and II of Newcastle protein shows better stability which is an indication of resistance to mutation. AI for all the protein is <100. This indicates that the newcastle protein are not thermally stable. The GRAVY, 90% of the protein were negative and only 10% were positive. The positive values indicate solubility in water while negative is not soluble in water. The amino acid composition of newcastle proteins indicate that they are rich in serine and asparagines which are hydroxyl amino acid which is non reactive and can play a role in substrate recognition which mean they are resistant to mutation. The prediction of secondary structure was performed using SOPMA. The proteins are more of random coil structure then followed by alpha helix which shows that they are not thermally stable. Phyre2 server was used to predict the 3D structure of newcastle proteins. Study on pharmacogenetic and mutagenesis is needed regarding this finding. Keywords: Protein, Newcastle and Sequence. Title: Protein Sequence Analysis of Newcastle (Paramyxovirus) in Poultry Author: Ayuba. Dauda, Haruna Duwa, Jummai Adamu Yaska, Joseph Ochoche Egahi, Yarima Shettima Kollo International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online) Research Publish Journals

Abstract: Atopic dermatitis (AD) and other allergies have developed into the most popular chronic diseases. Little information is available about the prevalence of these diseases in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia, especially among the adult group. Objective: This study was designed to identify the prevalence of AD symptoms among adults in Jazan Region Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted health college students, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia. The study used the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Children (ISAAC) questionnaire. Result: The number of students studied was 1210 the male 654 (54.0%) and the female were 556 (46.0%). The mean age of them was 21.5 ± 1.4 years. The prevalence of AD-related symptoms is shown in Table II, which revealed the prevalence of ever AD, recurrent AD during last six months, AD symptoms during last 12 months, and Eczema confirmed by doctor was 53 (4.3%), 222 (18.3%), 197 (16.3%) and 53 (3.4%) respectively. The frequency rate of rash cleared completely during the last 12 months was 29 (3.4%), which showed clear significant statistical difference between gender (p = 0.000). The prevalence of AD-related symptoms according to geographical distribution of study population showed that the ever eczema in costal, plain and mountain was 22 (1.8%), 21 (1.7%) and 10 (0.8%) respectively as shown in table III. Those who had eczema confirmed by doctor in costal, plain and mountain area was 23 (1.9%), 29 (2.4%) and 15 (1.2%) respectively. Conclusion: The present study has demonstrated the prevalence of AD in Jazan Region SA. Although more studies are needed to investigate the role of environmental factors, which may lead to changes in prevalence of AD and other associated allergic diseases as asthma and allergic rhinitis. The prevalence of AD among Jazan University students was 18.3% only 5.5% had confirmed AD by doctor. Keywords: Prevalence, Atopic Dermatitis, ISAAC, Adult, Jazan Region. Title: Prevalence of Atopic Dermatitis among Adults in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia Author: Abuobaida Yassin, Reem Maashi, Amna Zila, Nuha Dilyh, Samar Dilyh, Fatima Ezzi, Maha madkhali, Meshal Bajoned International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online) Research Publish Journals

Abstract: This qualitative research paper reflects on the challenges facing university adult research students in doing their research projects of their degree programs, and thus suggests effective management strategies. According to this study, challenges seem to come from five major different factors based on supervisors, students, supervisor-student relationship, institutional procedures, and research methods, and thus effective strategies have been suggested. Keywords: Effective strategies, university adult research students, managing, and research projects. Title: Effective Strategies for University Adult Research Students in Managing Their Research Projects in South Africa Author: Dr. Mufungulwa Maurice Anakoka International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online) Research Publish Journals