Harnessing Wisdom for Managing Watersheds: Honey Bee Perspective on Innovations, Institutions and Policies for Marginal Environments

Participatory approaches for watershed management are now considered essential for sustainable natural resources management and yet there is very little opportunity for intellectual participation by the people. This requires understanding of the local knowledge systems and their institutional context. In this paper, we provide an overview of the conceptual framework which can facilitate such participation. The full report being published separately includes case studies of farmers’ innovations in natural resources management.

Non-Destructive Oil-Gas Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring

This paper proposes an in-line corrosion monitoring of oil-gas pipeline and evaluating the associated risks in minutes through real time data logging. The rapid changes in the resistive layer of the steel pipeline when it gets corroded are taken in account. When corrosion begins, thickness of the material of the pipeline decreases. The current passing through the layer varies and hence the potential. This change in the potential is measured and processed so that the control station is alerted about the progressive changes and necessary measures are taken to solve the issue. The proposed work saves the economic loss by preventing the digging of the whole area. It implies a kind of non-destructive approach. This is a long time process and whenever the system finds some rapid changes in the rate of corrosion, an alert is made so that it can facilitate in taking necessary measures to control the situation

Ultrasonographic evaluation of pelvic pain in first trimester of pregnancy: a prospective study

Background: Early and accurate diagnosis of the cause of pelvic pain in first trimester of pregnancy is essential for appropriate clinical decision making thereby enabling correct and timely management. The aim of the study was to evaluate the role of ultrasonography in evaluation various causes of pelvic pain in the first trimester of pregnancy and correlate the imaging findings with clinical/per-operative findings. Methods: This was a prospective observational study approved by the Institutional Review Board and conducted from November 2016 to March 2018. 67 patients with pelvic pain in their first trimester, attending the antenatal clinic or OBG emergency underwent pelvic ultrasonography and the findings were correlated with clinical/per-operative findings. Results: Ectopic pregnancies formed the largest individual group comprising of 45 (67.2%) cases of the total study population followed by spontaneous abortion 5(7.5%). Other causes included subchorionic haemorrhage, ovarian torsion, uterine fibroid, simple/haemorrhagic/dermoid cyst of ovary and acute appendicitis. 4 (6%) patients had normal intrauterine pregnancy. Conclusions: Ultrasonography has high diagnostic accuracy of 94% and 100% sensitivity for detecting the cause of first trimester pelvic pain

Bioremediation of marine oil spill using beeswax

1227-1231Oil spills can have devastating environmental, economical, and social impacts. The use of bioremediation is a preferred technique for cleaning up oil spills because it facilitates the process of naturally converting oil into non-toxic byproducts without any further local environmental disruption. An experimental study was conducted to degrade marine oil spill using beeswax as a biostimulant for bioremediation and also to study the chemical variation. Beeswax, a nutrient source for proliferation of olephic (oil eating) bacteria, was added in intervals of five days and the corresponding dissolved oxygen (DO) was measured using Azide Winkler’s method. The recuperation of the DO concentration from 3.1 mg/l to 7.4 mg/l is an indication of the reduction in oil content. An oxygen sag curve and a graph showing temporal variation of chemical parameters such as nitrite, nitrate, and ammonium were plotted. During the period of study, the oil content reduced from 10 ml to 5 ml. As the addition of biostimulant resulted in an increase in the rate of bioremediation, the use of beeswax as a biostimulant appears to be an effective tool for the clean-up of oil-contaminated marine waters without adverse environmental impact

Developing Teaching Material of Direct Proportion Based on Agricultural Context

This study was aimed at designing the valid and practical teaching material of direct proportion using PMRI agricultural contexts. PMRI is one of learning approaches that is able to support the quality of direct proportion learning in schools as well as to determine the potential effects on students\u27 problem-solving abilities. The study was research and development covering the stages of preliminary and formative study (self evaluation), expert review, one-to-one and small group), and field test. Expert Judgement was used to examine the validity of the teaching material while the small group test was used to examine the practicality of it. The subjects were the students of Grade VII Class A of State Junior High School 1, Air Kumbang. Findings show that the study has produced direct proportion learning material that is valid and practical. Besides validity and practicality, the material has potential effects as seen from the field test. It can be seen from the students\u27 classical achievement and improvement in problem solving skills to become 66.67%PENGEMBANGAN BAHAN AJAR PERBANDINGAN SENILAI BERBASIS KONTEKS PERTANIANPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan bahan ajar perbandingan senilai yang valid dan praktis menggunakan konteks pertanian berbasis Pendidikan Matematika Realistik Indonesia (PMRI). PMRI adalah salah satu pendekatan pembelajaran yang dapat meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran perbandingan senilai di sekolah dan untuk mengetahui efek potensial terhadap kemampuan pemecahan masalah siswa. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pengembangan yang meliputi tahapan preliminary dan formative study (self evaluation, expert review, one-to-one, dan small group) dan field test. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VIIA SMP Negeri 1 Air Kumbang. Pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik walk through, observasi, dan tes. Expert judgement dilakukan untuk menguji tingkat kevaliditasan sedangkan small group test dilakukan untuk menguji tingkat kepraktisan bahan ajar. Dari hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa penelitian ini telah menghasilkan bahan ajar perbandingan senilai yang valid dan praktis. Selain valid dan praktis, bahan ajar ini mempunyai efek potensial dilihat dari field test. Hal ini dilihat dari hasil yang diperoleh siswa secara klasikal memiliki peningkatan dalam kemampuan pemecahan masalah baik yaitu menjadi 66,67

PENINGKATAN MINAT BACA MELALUI REVALITASI PERPUSTAKAAN SEKOLAH DI SD DAN MI DI TIWET KALITENGAH LAMONGAN

Pada zaman sekarang ini, digitalisasi menjadi sangat dekat dengan kehidupan kita. Segala hal dapat diketahui melalui gedget. Mirisnya sekarang kita akan mendapati orang-orang sibuk dengan gadget masing-masing, diruang publik seperti dikantor, toko, mall, cafe, rumah ibadah, warung kopi, bahkan di sekolah yang notabene sebagai tempat belajar, para siswa bahkan guru-guru pun lebih suka dan tidak bosan-bosannya melototi gadget mereka masing-masing daripada membaca. Mereka lebih senang bermain media sosial, seperti Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook, Whatssap dan lain-lain ketimbang membaca tentang berita atau artikel-artikel online yang memberikan informasi penting. Sehingga nasib perpustakaan-perpustakaan sangat menyedihkan sekali, budaya stalking membuat perpusttakaan sekolah bukan menjadi tempat favorit untuk dikunjung lagi karena sudah menjadi kuburan sekolah. Apalagi perpustkaan yang minim fasilitas seperti yang terjadi di perpustakaan sekolah di SDN dan MI Tiwet. Hal itu tentunya menambah alasan mengapa siswa-siswa tidak mau mengunjungi perpustakaan. Melihat kondisi tersebut, penulis melaksanakan pengabdian berupa penyuluhan terhadap guru-guru untuk menghidupkan kembali perpustakaan sekolah mereka

Placenta previa: risk factors, feto-maternal outcome and complications

Background: Placenta previa is defined as placenta that is implanted somewhere in the lower uterine segment either over or very near the internal cervical os. Placenta previa and coexistent accrete syndromes contribute substantively to maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality.Methods: All This is a retrospective study of 88 cases of placenta previa, which were admitted under department of obstetrics and gynecology in our institute during July 2017 to June 2019. All patients of placenta previa with gestational age > 28 weeks up to full term were included in the study. All cases were confirmed by ultrasound examination. Outcome measures prevalence of placenta previa, maternal and neonatal outcomes, and case fatality rate.Results: The total number of deliveries performed during the study period was 16330, of them, 88 cases were placenta previa. Thus, the prevalence of PP was 0.53%. Multiparity was one of the etiological factors in 84.09%, whereas previous LSCS was 47.73%, previous H/O D and E was 14.73%, previous H/O placenta previa was 7.95%. Obstetric hysterectomy was done in 7 (7.95%) patients out of 88 patients. 92.04% of patients delivered with cesarean section and 7.95% patients delivered with normal vaginal delivery. 22 (26.50%) babies out of 83 live born were admitted in NICU.Conclusions: Advancing maternal age, multiparity, prior cesarean section, and prior abortions are independent risk factors for placenta previa. Placenta previa remains a risk factor for adverse maternal and perinatal outcome. The detection of placenta previa should encourage a careful evaluation with timely delivery to reduce the associated maternal and perinatal complications. Measures to reduce the primary caesarean section rate should be adopted

Von Willebrand disease in pregnancy: a case report

Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is a hereditary bleeding disorder that can be severe and potentially life-threatening, particularly in pregnant women during labor and subsequently during early puerperium. There is no optimal treatment or management for this disorder. Hence, all efforts aim at early diagnosis and the focus is mainly on minimising and controlling blood loss. We described the case of a woman in the post-partum period with severe VWD, admitted in the obstetrics and gynaecology ward at Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore. Prompt diagnosis, initiation of pre-partum and intra-partum Von Willebrand factor (VWF)/clotting factor replacement therapy, vigilant post-partum monitoring of blood loss and systematic follow up will help expedite recovery and prevent adverse outcomes

Implementasi Active Learning Dalam Meningkatkan Mutu Belajar Siswa Pada Mata Pelajaran Fikih Kelas X Di MAN 1 Surakarta Tahun Pelajaran 2014/2015

Pendidikan Fikih tidak sekedar memahamkan materi kepada peserta didik tetapi siswa juga mampu mengaplikasikannya dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Adanya penggunaan metode yang bervariasi dalam proses pembelajaran maka akan mendapatkan mutu belajar yang baik. dalam mencapai mutu belajar yang baik salah satunya dengan cara menggunakan metode Active Learning. Rumusan masalah dari penelitian ini adalah bagaimanakah implementasi active learning dalam meningkatan mutu belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran fikih kelas X di MAN 1 Surakarta. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif lapangan ( field research), dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui pengmatan, wawancara, serta dokumentasi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian maka penulis menyimpulkan bahwaProses penerapan active learning dalam meningkatkan mutu belajar siswa menggunakan langkah-langkah pembelajaran active learning yaitu: 1). Tahap persiapan: dimana tahap ini mempersiapkan segala sesuatu yang berhubungan dengan teknis pelaksanaan metode. Kemudian menganalisis sifat materi yang sesuai dan merumuskan tujuan yang ingin dicapai. 2). Tahap pelaksanaan: mengemukakan tugas-tugas yang harus dilakukan oleh siswa. Kemudian guru memberi rangsangan kepada siswa dan menciptakan suasana yang kondusif. 3). Tahap penutup: tahap ini adalah tahap terakhir yang dilakukan guru dengan mengklarifikasi dan menyimpulkan materi yang telah disampaikan serta memberi evaluasi. Dalam tahap penerapan pembelajaran active learningmetode yang digunakan adalah metode brainstorming, small group discussion, everyone is a teacher here, serta tanya jawab. Setiap penerapan active learning ini guru menerpkan prinsip pembelajaran seperti stimulus belajar, respon yang dipelajari, perhatian dan motivasi, serta asosiai guna mempermudah siswa dalam belajar.Setelah pengunaan pembelajaran dengan active learning maka mutu belajar siswa menjadi lebih baik. siswa dituntut untuk lebih aktif dalam setiap proses pembelajaran. Siswa mampu bekerja sama dengan temannya. Mereka juga aktif dalam mengungkapakan pertanyaan maupun berani berbicara di depan kelas. Selain itu siswa juga mampu mengerjakan tugas dengan baik yang diberikan oleh guru