A Study On Impact Of White Goods Towards consumers Preference

The market’s level of competition has risen as a result of the advent of the overseas white goods industry. With rising earnings, dual-income families, changing lifestyles, credit availability, greater consumer knowledge, and the introduction of new models by Indian and multinational companies, India’s consumer durable sector is riding the crest of the country’s economic boom. As the Durable market is growing rapidly, an understanding of the consumer behavior regarding the characteristic of consumers in influencing their buying behavior is crucial. Consumer requirements of Air-condition, Washing machine and Refrigerator are at present not limited to its basic function but also on other values like – efficiency, ease of use and comfort. The consumer durables industry is marked by the growth of multinational corporations (MNCs), exchange offers, discounts, and fierce competition. MNCs have a 65 percent market share in the consumer durables industry. The expanding Indian middle class is a major focus for multinational corporations. They compete on the basis of a firm grasp on the local market, well-known brands, and a large distribution network, whereas Indian companies compete on the basis of a firm grasp on the local market, well-known brands, and a large distribution network. Consumer durables penetration, on the other hand, is still low in India. At this juncture, this study has been undertaken for to find out the impact and reality of white goods market in India.

Prévalence des fumonisines dans les aliments pour volaille en Algérie

Les fumonisines sont des mycotoxines produites par le genre Fusarium, et plus particulièrement Fusarium verticillioides (anciennement appelé F. moniliforme) et F. proliferatum. Elles ont une large distribution et une grande importance économique et sanitaire. Les plus courantes sont la fumonisine B1 (FB1) et la fumonisine B2 (FB2). La FB1 est un puissant cancérogène chez les animaux de laboratoire et elle est suspectée d’être à l’origine du cancer de l’oesophage chez les humains. Les fumonisines sont également considérées comme altérant l’intégrité intestinale chez la volaille, engendrant de l’entérite nécrotique responsable de diarrhées et réduisant les performances zootechniques. Cet article présente la prévalence des FB1 et FB2 dans des aliments pour volaille prélevés dans plusieurs sites (wilayas) en Algérie. La méthode d’analyse LC/MS/MS a été utilisée pour déterminer les concentrations de fumonisines. Les FB1 et FB2 ont été retrouvées dans les 69 échantillons testés, dont 11,60 % avaient des concentrations inférieures à 400 μg/kg, 53,62 % des concentrations inférieures à 3000 μg/kg et 34,78 % des concentrations supérieures à 3000 μg/kg. C’est la première étude en Algérie montrant qu’il serait important de rechercher les fumonisines dans les aliments pour volaille et d’éviter d’utiliser ceux dont les teneurs dépasseraient les seuils considérés comme élevés. Il serait donc justifié d’établir des limites de fumonisines à ne pas dépasser dans l’aliment pour volaille. Lors de pertes de performances et de dysfonctionnement du système immunitaire, les vétérinaires devraient rechercher la présence éventuelle de fumonisines.

Vector Specificity of Arbovirus Transmission

More than 25% of human infectious diseases are vector-borne diseases (VBDs). These diseases, caused by pathogens shared between animals and humans, are a growing threat to global health with more than 2.5 million annual deaths. Mosquitoes and ticks are the main vectors of arboviruses including flaviviruses, which greatly affect humans. However, all tick or mosquito species are not able to transmit all viruses, suggesting important molecular mechanisms regulating viral infection, dissemination, and transmission by vectors. Despite the large distribution of arthropods (mosquitoes and ticks) and arboviruses, only a few pairings of arthropods (family, genus, and population) and viruses (family, genus, and genotype) successfully transmit. Here, we review the factors that might limit pathogen transmission: internal (vector genetics, immune responses, microbiome including insect-specific viruses, and coinfections) and external, either biotic (adult and larvae nutrition) or abiotic (temperature, chemicals, and altitude). This review will demonstrate the dynamic nature and complexity of virus–vector interactions to help in designing appropriate practices in surveillance and prevention to reduce VBD threats.

Comparative cytogenetic patterns in Carangidae fishes in association with their distribution range

Carangidae are an important and widespreaded family of pelagic predatory fishes that inhabit reef regions or open ocean areas, some species occupying a vast circumglobal distribution. Cytogenetic comparisons among representatives of its different tribes help to understand the process of karyotype divergence in marine ecosystems due to the variable migratory ability of species. In this sense, conventional cytogenetic investigations (Giemsa staining, Ag-NORs, and C-banding), GC base-specific fluorochrome staining and FISH mapping of ribosomal DNAs were performed. Four species, Elagatis bipinnulata (Quoy et Gaimard, 1825) and Seriola rivoliana (Valenciennes, 1883) (Naucratini), with circumtropical distributions, Gnathanodon speciosus (Forsskål, 1775) (Carangini), widely distributed in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indian and Pacific oceans, and Trachinotus carolinus (Linnaeus, 1766) (Trachinotini), distributed along the western Atlantic Ocean, were analyzed, thus encompassing representatives of three out its four tribes. All species have diploid chromosome number 2n = 48, with karyotypes composed mainly by acrocentric chromosomes (NF = 50–56). The 18S rDNA/Ag-NORs/GC+ and 5S rDNA loci were located on chromosomes likely homeologs. Karyotypes showed a pattern considered basal for the family or with small variations in their structures, apparently due to pericentric inversions. The migratory capacity of large pelagic swimmers, in large distribution areas, likely restricts the fixation of chromosome changes in Carangidae responsible for a low level of karyotype diversification.

Applying Latent Profile Analysis to Identify Lifestyle Profiles and Their Association with Loneliness and Quality of Life among Community-Dwelling Middle- and Older-Aged Adults in South Korea

This study aimed to examine the multi-faceted lifestyle profiles of community-dwelling middle- and older-aged adults based on their physical activity, participation in various activities, and nutrition. It identified the association of lifestyle profiles with demographic variables, quality of life, and mental health. The analysis included 569 participants (mean age = 60.2; SD = 4.3). Latent profile analysis identified three distinctive lifestyle profiles: “inactive and unbalanced” (36.4%), “basic life maintenance” (54.6%), and “active and balanced” (9.1%). Sex (p < 0.001), age (p < 0.001), and regular medication intake (p < 0.01) were statistically significantly different among the three profiles. Of the “inactive and unbalanced” lifestyle group, 63.3% of it was comprised of by females, and a relatively large distribution was aged over 65. In the “basic life maintenance” subgroup, males showed a relatively large distribution, and 92.6% of participants were aged 55–64. People with active and balanced lifestyles demonstrated high quality of life levels (p < 0.001) and low loneliness levels (p < 0.01). Multinomial logistic regression revealed a statistically significant positive association between lifestyle profiles and quality of life (p < 0.001) as well as mental health (p < 0.01). Therefore, health promotion that considers multi-faceted lifestyle factors would need to improve health and quality of life among community-dwelling middle- and older-aged adults in South Korea.

DOPO-Modified Cellulose Microsphere: Preparation and Application for Selective Adsorption U(VI) under Acidic Solutions

Effective radioactive wastewater disposal is of great significance to the wide use of nuclear energy. In this work, 4, 4ˊ-[1, 4-phenyl-bis (9, 10-dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphaphenanthrene-10-yl) dimethyneimino)] diphenol (t-DOPO) was used to modify microcrystalline cellulose microsphere (t-DOPOR) to further enhance it affinity toward U(VI) through radiation method. The t-DOPOR were characterized for structural, morphological, and thermal properties by FTIR, SEM and TGA, which prove that t-DOPO is successfully modified on cellulose. Combination the advantage of cellulose and t-DOPO, t-DOPOR possessed abundant functional group (-OH, -NH and P=O), and exhibited extremely strong affinity toward U(VI) with a maximum adsorption capacity of 51.51 mg/g at pH 3. Particularly, A large distribution, KdU, up to 2.54×104 mL g−1 is found, implying extremely strong affinity toward U(VI) than Ln(III) (La(III), Eu(III), Dy(III), Yb(III)) at the binary system. Dynamic column experiment confirmed that t-DOPOR could separate selectively U(VI) in column experiment. In addition, even in the simulated groundwater trace amount of U(VI) was also eliminated efficiently by t-DOPOR. Lastly, the adsorption mechanism elaborated by XPS analysis was inner-sphere surface complexation between U(VI) and -OH, -NH and P=O groups of t-DOPOR. Overall, the synthesized t-DOPOR may be utilized as a promising adsorbent for separation and remediation of U(VI) from wastewater.

Study of the Swelling of a Composite Based on Argan Nut, Urea-Formaldehyde and Water as a Non-Polluting Solvent

In the center and southwest of Morocco, there is an endemic tree «Argania Spinosa» known as the ironwood. The miraculous product of this millenary tree is argan oil. Known for its therapeutic and cosmetic properties. Only 20% of the fruit of the argan tree is intended for the manufacture of argan oil while the shell, which represents 80%, remains an unexploited resource. This hull, which is sold by farmers at low prices, is used as fuel for baths and Moorish bakeries. In order to value the shells; first, we sort, grind and sieve them. Second, we bind the particles into adhesive. Three biomaterials are based on three particle sizes of shell grains. The designed particles are bound with an adhesive powder that is produced from a pre-catalyzed urea-formaldehyde resin. Moreover, the water used is a non-polluting solvent. The biomaterials and two samples of Red and Beech Wood were immersed in water for 15 days, with mass measurements that were done on a daily basis. It was concluded that the swelling coefficient of the large distribution of biomaterial is smaller than the small distribution of biomaterial. However, Red and Beech Wood have the highest coefficient.

Pemberdayaan Masyarakat dan Mahasiswa dalam Pembersihan Pantai Pulau Kabung Selatan

Kabung Island, which is located in the Bengkayang Regency Government area, is one of 226 small islands in West Kalimantan. Busy visits to the island during the school holidays and weekends have resulted in a large distribution of garbage in the waters and coasts of the island, and if it is not addressed promptly, it can cause global water problems. The Lecturer Team of the Department of Marine Affairs at the University of Tanjungpura as the implementation team of PKM activities to clean the beaches of Kabung Island, together with all the islanders and students of the Department of Marine Affairs, dive in cleaning the beaches and waters close to residential areas, sorting and collecting garbage, then burning and stockpiling it so that it does not get worse. accumulate and more and more enter the water bodies and can reduce the quality of the waters on the island. As many as 25 students were directly involved in the activity, and 20 residents from the island were directly involved in beach cleaning activities. From this activity, which is centered on the island of South Kabung, 100 kg of garbage has been collected consisting of plastic materials in the form of used drink bottles, stereoforms, pampers, and some trash carried from the middle of the sea, which may be carried away from the mainland coast. This activity is very necessary and is expected to continue as an annual routine activity of the Department of Marine Affairs, as a participation in preserving the sea and maintaining good water quality so that the diversity of species and population of a marine biota is not affected by the presence of these wastes. ===== Pulau Kabung yang berada dalam wilayah Pemerintahan Kabupaten Bengkayang merupakan salah satu dari 226 pulau kecil yang berada di Kalimantan Barat. Kunjungan yang ramai ke pulau tersebut pada musim liburan sekolah dan weekend, menyebabkan banyaknya sebaran sampah yang terdapat di perairan dan pesisir pulau tersebut, dan jika tidak diatasi dengan segera dapat menimbulkan masalah perairan secara global. Tim Dosen Jurusan Kelautan Universitas Tanjungpura sebagai tim pelaksana kegiatan PKM pembersihan pantai pulau Kabung, bersama dengan segenap masyarakat pulau tersebut dan mahasiswa Jurusan Kelautan, terjun membersihkan pantai dan perairan yang dekat dengan permukiman penduduk, memilah dan mengumpulkan sampah, kemudian membakar dan menimbunnya agar tidak semakin menumpuk dan semakin banyak yang masuk dalam badan perairan dan dapat menurunkan kualitas perairan di pulau tesebut. Sebanyak 25 orang mahasiswa terjun langsung dalam kegiatan dan 20 warga masyarakat dari pulau tersebut terlibat langsung dalam kegiatan pembersihan pantai. Dari kegiatan tersebut, yang dipusatkan pulau Kabung Selatan, terkumpul sampah sebesar 100 kg yang terdiri atas bahan plastik berupa botol bekas minuman, styrofoam, popok, dan beberapa sampah bawaan dari tengah laut, yang mungkin terbawa arus dari pesisir daratan. Kegiatan ini sangat perlu dan diharapkan berlanjut sebagai kegiatan rutin tahunan dari Jurusan Kelautan, sebagai peran serta dalam melestarikan laut dan menjaga kualitas perairan tetap baik sehingga keanekaragaman jenis dan populasi suatu biota laut tidak terpengaruh oleh keberadaan sampah-sampah tersebut.

Vegetation community and species association of Castanopsis spp. at its habitat in the remnant forest of Cibodas Botanical Garden, Indonesia

Nurdiana DR, Buot IE Jr. 2021. Vegetation community and species association of Castanopsis spp. at its habitat in the remnant forest of Cibodas Botanical Garden, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 22: 4799-4807. Castanopsis is one of the genera of Fagaceae with a large distribution in Indonesia. The genus can be found easily in Java, Sumatera and Kalimantan. Several studies have found an association between Castanopsis and environmental factors dealing with the diversity, dispersal and propagation. So far, there has been no agreement on how Castanopsis interacts with other species within the same genus in nature, especially in the remnant forest under a fragmented state. The objectives of the study were to determine the vegetation associated with Castanopsis and whether each species of the genus Castanopsis co-occur within the remnant forest? A total of 60 plots have been studied in 3 different sites of the remnant forest. The nested sampling method was used to identify the trees, saplings and seedlings. Sixty-seven total species of trees, 140 species of saplings and 121 species of seedlings in Cibodas Botanical Garden remnant forest were recorded. The diversity index for tree, sapling and seedling were 3.5, 3.9 and 4.1, respectively, while evenness index for tree, sapling and seedling were 0.81, 0.8 and 0.85 respectively. The interspecific association of the genus Castanopsis was restricted to C. javanica x C. tungurrut. They are associated positively at sapling stage with Jaccard index of 0.2. However, at tree stage, there was no association out of the pair, C. javanica x C. tungurrut. Competition within genus Castanopsis occurred in the same habitat, though at a lesser degree which needs to be studied further. Dominance of many pioneer species (Oreocnide integrifolia (Gaudich.) Miq., Ostodes paniculata Blume, Cestrum aurantiacum Lindl. and others) at tree stage had been evident. This implies that the Cibodas remnant forest is still in the process of succession towards a more stable climax state.

The New Distribution: Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Large Distribution Warehouse Premises in England and Wales

This research addresses the deficit of empirical investigation of changes in industrial and warehouse property markets in the UK. It uses business rates (rating list) data for England and Wales to reveal changes in the quantum and distribution of premises over the last decade. Spatio-temporal analysis using geographical information systems identifies where new industrial and warehouse premises have been developed and examines spatial changes in the distribution of premises between the two sectors. The research focuses on the development of new large distribution warehouses (LDWs) to investigate whether there is a new pattern of warehouse premises located in close proximity to junctions on the national highway network. Findings confirm the emergence of a dynamic distribution warehouse property market where “super sheds” have been developed in areas with high levels of multi-modal connectivity. The comprehensive spatio-temporal analysis of all industrial and warehouse premises in England and Wales reconfigures the previously recognised Midlands “Golden Triangle” of distribution warehouses to a “Golden Pointer” and reveals the emergence of a rival “Northern Dumbbell” of distribution warehouse premises in the North of England. Further analysis using isochrones confirms that 85% of the population of Great Britain is situated within four hours average heavy goods vehicle drive time of these two concentrations of super sheds and over 60% of all LDWs floorspace is within 30 minutes’ drive of intermodal rail freight interchanges.