Cultivation and economic prospects of Betel Nut (Areca catechu Linn.) and Coconut (Cocos nucifera Linn.) in rural economy: A case study from southeastern region of Bangladesh

Research on the development of botanical pesticides should be developed through new methods, such as by inhibiting the activity of digestive enzymes by secondary metabolites. The aim of this study was to identify some of potential plants as a source of tannin-protein complexes to inhibitthe activity of - amylase. The study of identification of potential plants producing the active ingredient tannin-protein complex was divided into three stages, 1) identification of potential plants producing tannin, 2) isolation of tannin-protein complexes, and 3) in vitro test of tannin-protein complexes effect of the -amylase activity. Some of the observed plants were sidaguri leaf (Sida rhombifolia), melinjo leaf (Gnetum gnemon), gamal leaf (Gliricidia sepium),lamtoro leaf (Leucaena leucocephala) , betel nut (Areca catechu) , and crude gambier (Uncaria gambir) a s a source of tannins and melinjo seed was used asprotein source. Betel nut and melinjo seed were the best source of tannin-protein complex, tannin content 1.77 mg TAE/mL with antioxidant activity of 90%,the ability to inhibit the activity of -amylase by 95% with IC 50 values of 10 mg/mL.Key words: Tannin, protein, -amylase, botanical pesticides,Areca catechu, Gnetum gnemon.

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Strategi Orang Bajo Mengatasi Kecelakaan Kerja di Laut (Studi Kasus Nelayan Bajo di Desa Kayuadi Kecamatan Takabonerate Kabupaten Selayar)

Talenta Conference Series Local Wisdom Social and Arts (LWSA) ◽

10.32734/lwsa.v2i1.584 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Ansar Arifina ◽

Haslinda B. Anriani ◽

Muhamad Arsat

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Case Study ◽

Medical Personnel ◽

Traditional Healers ◽

Betel Nut ◽

Case Study Method ◽

Workplace Accidents ◽

Work Accidents ◽

Ice Water ◽

Depth Interviews

AbstractThis study aims to identify, analyze and describe the vulnerability of workplace accidents that are commonly experienced by groups of Bajo Tribal fishermen. In addition, the types of causes of work accidents and the strategies of Bajo fishermen divers overcome the vulnerability to workplace accidents. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative (case study method). While, data collection is done through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The results showed that the types of work accidents that are often experienced by Bajo diver fishermen are cramping of limbs (feet, hands, and stomach),to temporary paralysis and total paralysis. Some of the causes of Bajo diver work accidents are accidents when using fish bombs; forget (kalupang) using a modified compressor when diving; exhausted when diving (kamaleang); exposed to very cold lumps of water that resemble ice water; and attacked by sea ghosts (kasamperoang). The strategy of the Bajo divers in overcoming work accidents begins with "paruru" (rituals carried out in the house before going to sea), "racing nails" (the ritual of feeding boat guards and marine guards on boats), "niba pinah" ( the ritual of throwing betel nut into the sea to ask for protection from the guardians of the sea), observing the conditions of the sea, and understanding the symptoms of illness and its treatment personally, handling families, involving traditional healers and medical personnel. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengidentifikasi, menganalisis dan mendeskripsikan kerentanan kecelakaan kerja yang pada umumnya dialami oleh kelompok-kelompok nelayan penyelam Suku Bajo. Selain itu, juga dijelaskan jenis-jenis penyebab kecelakaan kerja dan strategi penyelam nelayan Bajo mengatasi kerentanan kecelakaan kerja. Metode yang digunakan dalam peneltian ini adalah metode kualitatif (studi kasus) yang bersifat deskriptif. Sedang, pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, wawancara mendalam, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa jenis-jenis kecelakaan kerja yang seringkali dialami nelayan penyelam Suku Bajo adalah kram anggota tubuh (kaki, tangan, dan perut), hingga lumpuh sementara dan lumpuh total. Beberapa penyebab kecelakaan kerja penyelam Bajo adalah adanya kecelakaan saat penggunaan alat bom ikan; lupa (kalupang) menggunakan alat kompresor yang dimodifikasi saat menyelam; kelelahan saat menyelam (kamaleang); terkena gumpalan air yang sangat dingin yang menyerupai air es; dan diserang hantu laut (kasamperoang). Strategi penyelam Suku Bajo dalam mengatasi kecelakaan kerja, diawali dengan melakukan “paruru” (ritual yang dilakukan di dalam rumah sebelum melaut),“pakang balapati” (ritual memberi makan penjaga perahu dan penjaga laut yang dilakukan diatas perahu), “niba pinah”(ritual membuang pinang ke laut untuk meminta perlindungan kepada penjaga laut), mengamati kondisi laut dan memahami gejala sakit dan pengobatannya secara personal, penanganan keluarga, melibatkan dukun dan tenaga medis modern.

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WOMEN HOUSEHOLDS EMPOWERMENT, DECISIVE ROLE, PARTICIPATION FOR AGRICULTURE AND RURAL ECONOMY IN SOUTH ASIA: A CASE STUDY OF HARYANA

International Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering & Management ◽

10.21276/ijirem.2021.8.3.2 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Dr. Raj Kumar ◽

Brij Mohan Krishan Shorey

Keyword(s):

South Asia ◽

Rural Economy ◽

Decisive Role

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Betel nut (Areca catechu L.) extract toxicity on the kidney and liver of white rats (Rattus norvegicus)

Bali Medical Journal ◽

10.15562/bmj.v8i2.1462 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 535

Author(s):

Anak Agung Gde Arjana ◽

I Made Sukada ◽

N. Adi Suratma

Keyword(s):

Rattus Norvegicus ◽

Betel Nut ◽

White Rats ◽

Areca Catechu

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Facilitating collaboration and community participation in tourism development: The case of South-Eastern Nigeria

Tourism and Hospitality Research ◽

10.1177/1467358420966035 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 146735842096603

Author(s):

Afamefuna Eyisi ◽

Diane Lee ◽

Kathryn Trees

Keyword(s):

Focus Group ◽

Community Participation ◽

Emerging Economies ◽

Tourism Development ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Exploratory Research ◽

Focus Group Discussions ◽

Group Discussions ◽

Southeastern Region

Collaboration and community participation are crucial for securing sustainable tourism and highlight the need to listen and respond to the broad range of stakeholders’ voices, opinions, and concerns. These concepts dominated the discourse of sustainable-responsible tourism and gave rise to collaboration theory as well as various types of community participation. Many scholars in both Western and emerging economies have employed these concepts; however, there is limited research on how they apply in the Nigerian tourism industry. Therefore, this exploratory research discusses collaboration and community participation in tourism development in Nigeria, using the Southeastern region as a case study. In this area, tourism is in the early phase of growth. The paper reports on interviews and focus group discussions used to interact with tourism stakeholders in the region (traditional rulers, men, women, and youth representatives, chief priests, security agents, and tourism officials). Results showed that while the stakeholders are willing to collaborate, challenges affecting their efforts include autocratic governance structures leading to mistrust, clash of responsibilities, inadequate funding for security, lack of tourism awareness and little respect for local culture. The paper concludes that to develop a resident-friendly tourism destination and sustain collaboration and community participation, stakeholders require education about tourism and opportunities to participate in planning.

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