Nowadays farming and agriculture are the two major concerns to take care of and preserve its dignity as well as it is so important to carry forward the natural agricultural principles to the next generation. In this paper, a new method of agricultural environmental improvement strategy is introduced, which is called as Cloud enabled Smart Agri-Handling Strategy (CSAHS). The proposed model of Cloud-enabled Smart Agri-Handling Strategy enables the classical model of agriculture innovatively with modern technologies. This paper resolves all the issues presented in the traditional farming procedures and improves the agricultural field in a good and efficient manner. The proposed model of CSAHS based agricultural development system provides support to the farmers to monitor the crops at anytime and anywhere in the globe as well as immediately alert the farmers in any case of emergency based on weather natures. The Smart Device placed into the agricultural land consists of the following sensors such as pH sensor, Soil Moisture Sensor, Rain Sensor, Temperature and Humidity Sensor. These sensors are integrated and provide efficient support to the agricultural environment as well as innovatively improve the nature of farming. For all the entire working nature of Cloud-enabled Smart Agri-Handling Strategy (CSAHS) provides assurance to the agricultural environment such as improved performance, reduced human work, minimized delay, crop wastages and provide immediate alerting to farmers regarding the natural weather-conditions; this all will be practically proved and the experimental analysis is shown via graphical manner over the resulting sections of this paper.
Today, the increase in plastic waste accumulation is an inescapable consequence of environmental pollution, the disposal of these wastes has caused a significant problem. variable methods have been utilized, however, biodegradation is the most environmentally friendly and low-cost method. Accordingly, the present study aimed to isolate the bacteria capable of biodegradation of plastics. In doing so, we applied the liquid carbon-free basal medium (LCFBM) prepared with deionized water for the isolation of bacterial species obtained from soil samples taken from the Izmir Menemen region. Isolates forming biofilms on plastic were selected and named (PLB3, PLF1, PLB1B) and subjected to a degradation test. FTIR analysis, 16s rDNA amplification, sequencing, identification of isolates were performed. Finally. At the end of the process, a mass loss of 16.6 % in PLB3 isolate and 25 % in PLF1 isolate was observed, while no mass loss was detected in PLB1B isolate. Only PLF1 and PLB1B created transparent zones on plastic texture. considering the FTIR result, PLB3 changed plastic structure by 13.6% and PLF1 by 17%, while PLB1B did not change the plastic texture. According to the 16s rDNA sequence analysis FLP1, PLB1B and PLB3 isolates were identified as Streptomyces albogriseolus, Enterobacter cloacae and Klebsiella pneumoniae respectively.
Based on electronic micro-refrigeration technology, a high-precision micro-refrigeration gas sampler\n(HMGS) with good chemical inertness, wide temperature range, and high precision of sampling rate was\ndeveloped. The HMGS makes solid phase adsorption-thermal desorption method possible to be used for\ndetection of volatile organic sulfur compounds (VOSCs) in the air by gas chromatography with a sulfur\nchemiluminescence detector. The tested VOSCs included methyl mercaptan (MeSH), ethyl mercaptan\n(EtSH), dimethyl sulfide (DMS), diethyl sulfide (DES) and dimethyl disulfide (DMDS). Four types of\nadsorbents (divided into 33 categories) were used to investigate the effect of adsorbent on the performance\nof the HMGS, including carbon molecular sieve, graphitized carbon black, spherical graphite-polymer\ncarbon and porous polymer. The analytical results show that VOSCs can be efficiently absorbed by silica gel, Hayesep N, Tenax TA and Carbopack X. Furthermore, when Hayesep N was used as the adsorbent in\nHGMS for sampling, the VOSCs in air can be effectively detected by thermal desorption in tandem with the\nGC system (TD&GC;). Under optimal conditions, the calibration curves of the five target VOSCs showed\ngood linearity with the corresponding determination coefficients (r\n2) > 0.9990 for all tested compounds. When the sampling volume was 1.0 L(it can be raised to 10.0L or higher depending on actual demand), the\ndetection limits were 0.867, 1.008, 0.795, 0.688, 1.261 μg/m3\n, respectively for MeSH, EtSH, DMS, DES and\nDMDS, with the relative standard deviations (n=7) lower than 5.10%. The accuracy of the proposed method\nwas validated by the detection of VOSCs in the sewage treatment plant, landfill site and waste transfer\nstations with good recoveries.
The main objective of the current paper work is to investigate the punching shear behavior of slabs externally retrofitting with bonded carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP) sheets after failure. The experimental work consists of fabrication and testing of six slabs (Three control slabs and the others retrofitted with CFRP sheets after failure the control slabs).All the results of control slabs was taken after failure and retrofitting slabs by strengthened with CFRP sheets. Variables measured in the test program contain; consequence of CFRP sheets spacing and width .The analysis comprises two parts: the first is an experimental one concluded Castings and evaluations two way slabs, The second study showed a three-dimensional non-linear finite element technique in the confirmed slabs by the ABAQUS program. Presence of CFRP sheets develops the behavior the retrofitted slabs but this improvement mainly effects by spacing and width CFRP sheets intended for retrofitted slabs. The results of tested and analyzed have indicated that punching failure occurs indications Ultimate load increase. Analysis of retrofitting sheets in ABAQUS program gives good results. The performance of the finite element representations signified by the curves of load deflection appearances decent contract the related experimental curves.
Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) are being utilized to reduce the flammability of plastics, textiles, and electronics. They differ in their chemical properties and structures, and it is conventional that these distinctions alter their biological interactions as well as toxicity. Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) is a pervasive environmental contaminant that is seen in both abiotic and biotic matrices. This review discusses the occurrence, distribution, and fate of TBBPA from source to the environment. Recent studies have raised worry over the potentialy harmful implications of TBBPA exposure in humans and wildlife, prompting its characterization under group 2A “Probably carcinogenic to humans” by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Worldwide there are no present confinements on its production and usage. On the other hand, very little information is accessible with respect to its toxicity to humans and aquatic animals. More research is required to characterize human exposure to TBBPA in and around production facilities, as well as in e-waste recycling regions. So as to safeguard the environment and human health, detailed investigations are urgently needed, especially on tracking the exposure pathways which may affect the workers and local residents around the exposure sites
In this study, the removal of cobalt from wastewater using Genista albida (GA) was investigated by the adsorption method. The dependency of adsorption efficiency on the variables such as pH, initial Co concentration and adsorbent dosage was studied by central composite design coupled with response surface methodology. The optimum conditions for the adsorbent dosage (GA), initial Co(II) concentration and pH were found to be 3.57 g/L, 130.48 mg/L and 7.08, respectively. In optimum conditions, the maximum adsorption capacity was determined as 1.57 mg/g and the adsorption efficiency as 83.27%. \nAccording to r2 (0.9975) value, the adsorption experimental data were determined to be suitable for the Langmuir isotherm model, and the maximum adsorption capacity value founded from Langmuir isotherm model is 1.13 mg/g. The results of Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy showed that the surface of the GA plant is rich in carboxyl and hydroxyl groups that can actively bind metal ions, while the zeta potential results showed that the surface charge is negative. It was determined that the main element distributions on the adsorbent surface were C, O and Ca by SEM/EDS imaging method. This study results showed that the Genista albida can be used to cobalt removal from water.
Mathematical models are supposed to be use for the synthesis and characterization of Structures of chemical compounds. Due to the occurrence of simple valence of Organic compounds, such as Acyclic organic compounds, elements of second-row such as Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, and Flourine, some hydrocarbons etc. are selected as suitable targets. The structures of organic compounds which bears these elements can be developed by following ab methods. In this ab initio method various chemical symbols represented by mathematical variables while equations serve are as chemical structure generators.
: In recent years, there have been strong global trends and severe attempts by ministries of education in the world in general and the Arab world, in particular, to improve the reality of educational institutions and schools through the design and construction of schools and educational systems that meet the requirements of the age by applying the concepts of sustainable and effective systems to the new generation They called for a promising future and hence the need to activate the applications of the biophilic schools. \nThe study intended to investigate the positive effect of using the phenomenon of biophilia in schools from a hot climate. Hence the importance of research, which will present images and concepts of new innovative schools from hot climate.\nMethodology: The theme of the biophilic schools is closely related to the concept of sustainable environmental structures that deal with the surrounding natural environment with intimacy, which is one of the most important new methods of design and construction at present, where environmental challenges are strongly evoked in the making of their design decisions.\nFindings: Biophilic schools are an important part of a new concept that wants to design revolutionary educational systems with new economic outputs that are valuable but do not depart from the concept of sustainable schools in general. It represents an expression given to schools that are designed to be environmentally sensitive, Healthy for its occupants and educational systems based on experience, humanity, and attraction.\nBiophilia can be represented as a natural phenomenon integrated into the building\'s design concept or a technique and technology that are required for a modern lifestyle.\nOriginality/value: Many architects have begun to explore and develop new architectural designs that will be linked shortly with the concepts of biophilic schools.\nThe idea of a mixed biophilic system that reconciles the built environment with the green environment came as a highly valued human and environmental solution. \nPractical implications: The research has tried to formulate the practical requirements that serve to develop the educational environment in Iraq, and it urges educational institutions to increase the interest in introducing biophilic concepts within the requirements of the comprehensive design process for the urban environment in general, and schools in particular.
Integrated Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) management is the foundation step for improving the efficiency of MSW management and satisfying the urban environment sustainability requirements. Therefore, this study aims to identity the weakness in the process of integrated MSW management, and support approaches to an effective integrated MSW management according to practice of the city governance. In this paper, the MSW management synergy system with four subsystems (MSW separation, MSW collection, MSW transportation, and MSW disposal) has been constructed in Harbin, China. Synergy degree model is used to\ncalculate the order degrees of the subsystems and the synergy system from 2010 to 2019, and then study the synergistic development and orderly evolution trend of MSW management. Results indicate that the order degrees of the subsystems all develop to an ordered state, and the order degree of the MSW transportation subsystem of integrated MSW management synergy system in the study area improved continuously. Meanwhile, the order degree of the MSW separation subsystem developed slowly, staying at a relatively low level overall, indicating that MSW separation should be paid close attention to in Harbin.
Electricity access is an important requirement as well as indicator of development in a given area. Today, renewable energies can be viable options for improving electricity access. Given the importance of economic feasibility for renewable projects, a technical-economic assessment was carried out in this study to determine the possibilities for wind and solar power generation in Afghanistan\'s Helmand province. After modeling wind and solar energy variations over a one-year period, the potential for power generation from these sources and hydrogen production with this power was estimated. The results showed that most of the province has a solar irradiance of over 400W/m2. The province was also found to have very good wind energy sources, with wind power density reaching as high as 450W/m2 in the Sangīn area. The results also showed that the wind and solar power generated in this province can be up to twice cheaper than the official price of renewable power in Afghanistan. The most suitable site for solar power generation and solar-powered hydrogen production was found to be Laškar Gāh, where solar power and hydrogen can be produced at a cost of 0.066$/kWh and 2.1496$/kg-H2, respectively. In terms of wind power production as well as hydrogen production from wind energy, the most suitable site was Sangīn, where wind power and hydrogen can be produced at a cost of 0.057$/kWh and 1.4527$/kg-H2, respectively. In the end, the Geographic Information System (GIS) was used to create the renewable energy, renewable power output, and hydrogen output maps of the area.
Today, the increase in plastic waste accumulation is an inescapable consequence of environmental pollution, the disposal of these wastes has caused a significant problem. variable methods have been utilized, however, biodegradation is the most environmentally friendly and low-cost method. Accordingly, the present study aimed to isolate the bacteria capable of biodegradation of plastics. In doing so, we applied the liquid carbon-free basal medium (LCFBM) prepared with deionized water for the isolation of bacterial species obtained from soil samples taken from the Izmir Menemen region. Isolates forming biofilms on plastic were selected and named (PLB3, PLF1, PLB1B) and subjected to a degradation test. FTIR analysis, 16s rDNA amplification, sequencing, identification of isolates were performed. At the end of the process, a mass loss of 16.6 % in PLB3 isolate and 25 % in PLF1 isolate was observed, while no mass loss was detected in PLB1B isolate. Only PLF1 and PLB1B created transparent zones on plastic texture. considering the FTIR result, PLB3 changed plastic structure by 13.6% and PLF1 by 17%, while PLB1B did not change the plastic texture. According to the 16s rDNA sequence analysis FLP1, PLB1B and PLB3 isolates were identified as Streptomyces albogriseolus, Enterobacter cloacae and Klebsiella pneumoniae respectively.
With the rapid development of continuous population growth, urbanization, and industrialization, increasing pressure for oasis agriculture aggravated around some deserts (e.g. Taklimakan desert etc.) in Xinjiang province and Inner Mongolia provinces of China. Nowadays, agricultural land resource has become limited seriously, and agro-environment tends to be fragile and adverse for oasis agriculture. In recent years, scaled desert protected horticulture (DPH) in some cities located in Xinjiang has fast developed successfully in the suburbs of five prefecture-level cities and more than thirty county-level cities around Taklimakan desert on land obtained through desert reclamation, which provided substantial economic output and labor employment for local residents. Nowadays, many eco-environmental problems, such as nutrient leaching (e.g. nitrate and phosphate etc.) and water loss in desert sandy soil under conventional agronomic management like plain area of North China will occur more strongly, which results in seriously environmental pollution and resources waste. Thus, DPH around Taklimakan desert overcome harsh desert soil & climatic conditions, and performed increased energy, water and nutrient use efficiencies with aids of modern agricultural technologies to potentially realize sustainable development characterized with high productivity, clean and environmentally-friendly production. In China, some novel soilless cultivation methods had been developed. Currently, higher use efficiencies of agro-resources (land, water, nutrients, and labor, as well as light and heat resources) without environmental pollution are more urgent issues for DPH sustainable development. In this paper, current status, benefits, favorable & adverse factors, technological problems and coping strategies for DPH development were collected, also differences and similarities of DPH, Gobi protected horticulture and conventional protected horticulture were compared, highlighting the technology strategies for DPH sustainable development around Taklimakan desert. Finally, DPH, as a feasible and successful agriculture pattern, can be used in many countries worldwide where with similar eco-environment and social developmental problems.
Deterioration of the environment, ecosystem and declining biodiversity has led to complexities and issues in health. Emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic and new pathogens awaiting discovery are looming. Overemphasis of specialization has neglected the “One Health” approach. An inter-sectoral synergistic policy through the SDGs could restore resilience of biological systems. This narrative review explores the opportunities between the SDGs and One Health and how the One Health approach could aid in policies and addresses the challenges. We used search strategies in PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar using the keywords of “Sustainable Development Goals”, “One Health” “Zoonoses”, “antimicrobial resistance”, “antibiotic resistance”, and the “WHO priority pathogens list” and searched the websites of the United Nations, WHO, OIE, FAO, World Bank and GHSA. The One Health approach can be linked to most of the SDGs, however, SDGs 2,15 and 3 have a direct impact on One Health. The important challenges are a timely and efficient surveillance and reporting system, antimicrobial and antibiotic resistance. Efficient One Health approaches will support attaining the SDGs, as many SDGs are interlinked and align with the One health paradigm. A transparent exchange of information could solve the contemporary health challenges and protect animals,people,environment and the entire planet.
OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY \nThe aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of risk indicators of heart diseases among male professional drivers.\nBACKGROUND OF THE STUDY\nCardiovascular diseases have now become the leading cause of mortality in India. The risk of heart diseases is more common among male professional drivers. A quarter of all mortality is attributable to the cardiovascular diseases. \nMETHODOLOGY\nThis was a observational study. This was conducted in the MTC bus stand (chennai bus depot) and drivers of ACS medical college and hospital. It took nearly 3 months to complete the study. Once the study gets approved from institutional review board, 100 samples were selected by convenience sampling method based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The body mass index, blood pressure, fasting blood glucose level is measured using weighing machine, sphygmomanometer and acu check. The total cholesterol is clinically diagnosed. The risk score for the indicators of cardiovascular diseases is estimated by using a gender specific framingham risk score (10 year cardiovascular disease risk). Then the subjects was given health education regarding the dietary and lifestyle modifications. \n\nRESULT\nThe data analysis shows nearly 55% subjects are at low risk category, 35% subjects are at intermediate risk category and 10% subjects at high risk category of developing cardiovascular disease based on the estimation of 10 years cardiovascular disease risk.\nCONCLUSION\nThe present study concluded that the bus drivers are at intermediate and high risk of developing CVDs.
In this paper the system model of MIMO-CCRN shows cooperative communication using MIMO antennas at the secondary networks of 5G wireless communication systems. This secondary network acts as the relay and helps to communicate with the primary network which is at a far distance away. According to our simulation results we get to know the parameter which causes degradation to the sum-rate. We have seen that distance affects the sum-rate, with increase in distance the sum-rate decreases. On the other hand the power seems to be directly proportional to the sum-rate performance. On the basis of the precoding technique the SVD gives out the overall best performance for the MIMO-CCRN in 5G and beyond wireless communication systems.