Learning Theories and Their Role in Explaining and Overcoming School Indiscipline |Chapter 7 | An Overview of Literature, Language and Education Research Vol. 6

Unravelling the causes of school indiscipline so as to resolve them, continue to be a concern of educational stakeholders. This study, therefore, utilized documentary literature review and narrative reflective discourse to draw linkages between learning theories and school indiscipline. The study underscored that indiscipline can be explained and understood from the perspectives of the various learning theories namely Classical Conditioning Theory, Operant Conditioning Theory, Social-Cognitive Theory and Cognitive Theories. The Classical Conditioning Theory attributes indiscipline to an association of behaviour with an unconditioned stimulus in the environment. The Operant Conditioning Theory associates it with a reinforcer in the environment. The Social-Cognitive Theory, on the other hand, links indiscipline to an observation and imitating of a reinforcing model in the environment. The Cognitive Theories allude that maturation, social interactions, and active experience, affect our mental structures and are responsible for indiscipline. These theories, therefore, serve to give a guide to the understanding and management of indiscipline in school and society in general. It is recommended that stakeholders of education reflect on these theories, to get an understanding of the causes and management of indiscipline in school.

 

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Kwadwo Oteng Akyina

Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Ghana.

 

 

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Physical Principles of Water Penetration and Repellency of Porous Surfaces and their Relevance to Feathers | Chapter 2 | Geography, Earth Science and Environment: Research Highlights Vol. 7

The present study highlights water penetration and repellency of feathers and these factors’ relation to bird behavior and habitat in light of information that has become available since 1985. We present the physical principles of water penetration and repellency of porous surfaces and their relevance to feathers. The study shows that the requirements for water repellency of feathers and those for resistance to water penetration are partly in conflict with each other. Modern studies seeking to understand the relationship between surface morphology, wettability, and droplet sliding in plants and insects as well as electron microscopy of biological structures such as butterfly wings have confirmed and expounded the original concepts that underlie the water repellency of rough and porous surfaces. Both aspects can be presented and evaluated by the same parameter, expressed in terms of the width 2r and spacing 2d of the barbs, (r + d)/r. This parameter is small for water birds, particularly for those that dive frequently and are concerned with water penetration. It is larger for terrestrial birds, which are concerned primarily with water repellency. In each family of water birds, with some exceptions, a balance between water repellency and resistance to penetration exists as an adaptation to their particular habitat and behavioral pattern. For example, we discuss the habit of cormorants and darters of spreading their wings after a period in the water in relation to the value of the parameter. We postulate that information on habitat and behavior and, indirectly, the family identity of water birds, including those of fossil taxa, can be inferred from this parameter. It is likely that many more examples of contour-feather structure correlating with specific behavior or habitat will be found once more data have been gathered. However, the above examples suffice to suggest that each feather substructure represents an evolutionary adaptation to a specific set of behavioral patterns and habitat conditions.

 

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Arie M. Rijke
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Virginia, 116 Engineer's Way, P. O. Box 400745, Charlottesville VA 22904-4745, USA.

 

William A. Jesser
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Virginia, 116 Engineer's Way, P. O. Box 400745, Charlottesville VA 22904-4745, USA.

 

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Perceived Parental Behaviour and Religiosity as Predictors of In-school Adolescent Sexual Risk Behaviour in Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria | Chapter 8 | Medical Science: Trends and Innovations Vol. 1

Sexual risk behavior is an important contemporary concern, especially for the self-destruction and societal ills it causes. Research has been ongoing on adolescent sexual risk behavior in the country and recent studies still report high rates of pre-marital sexual activities among Nigerian adolescents. Sexual risk behavior among youth, defined as early sexual initiation, unprotected intercourse, or sex with multiple partners, is a major area of concern to parents or caregivers and health professionals given the many associated negative consequences. There is a dearth of literature on the interaction influence of perceived parental behavior and religiosity on adolescent sexual risk behavior in the country of Nigeria. This study, therefore, investigated the prediction of sexually risky behavior of the youth by their perception of their parental behaviors, and their religious belief. The roles of a few sociodemographic factors were also examined. A cross-sectional research design was employed. Using a multistage sampling technique, 1,589 participants, male (n=753), and female (n=836) aged 13 to 19 years were drawn from 10 private and 19 public secondary schools in three of the five Local Government Areas (LGA) in Ibadan Metropolis as participants for the study. Regression analyses revealed significant prediction by parental psychological control (β=.10, t=3.99, p<.01) while the other parental behavioral dimensions were not significant. Religiosity also significantly predicted sexual risk behavior among adolescents (F (1, 1584) =50.25, p<.001) (β=-0.18, t=-7.08, p<.001) indicating an increase in sexually risky behavior with a decline in religiosity. Age, Gender and family structure were also independent and significant predictors (β = 0.12, t=-4.89, p< 01; β= 0.30, t=-12.62, p<.01, β = 0.05, t=2.12, p<,05) respectively, implying the younger, male adolescents from polygamous setting are higher on sexual risk behavior. Implication is an overuse of psychological control. Efforts should be geared towards eliciting healthy parental behavior through teaching parenting skills and also giving adolescents cognitive therapy. Religiosity should also be encouraged.

 

Author (s) Details

Aderonke A. Akintola
Redeemers’ University, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria.

 

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Postpartum Ovarian Activity and Sexual Behavior in Swamp Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) | Chapter 1 | Advanced Research in Biological Science Vol. 6

Postpartum follicular project and sexual behavior were evaluated in tropical environments among swamp buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis). Sixteen multiparous swamp buffaloes, aged 4-12 age (weighing between 432-676 kg), were noticed starting from 5-29 days after create. Ovarian follicular activity was regularly monitored using a evident-time B-mode uninterrupted array ultrasound scanner (Aloka SSD-500, Tokyo, Japan) outfitted with a 7.5 MHz transrectal transducer. Estrous discovery involved personal attention, video recording, and amount of vaginal discharge. Uterine involution averaged 28.74+1.21 days (mean + SEM, range 22-41 d, n=16). Before the first ovulation, follicular activity attended a wave-like pattern. There were no meaningful differences in follicular growth rates and maximum blood vessel diameter in the second, third, and one of four equal parts postpartum cycles, whereas the first ovulation's follicular tumor was notably lower (p<0.05). Short ovarian phases were observed in 93.3% of buffaloes between the first and second ovulation (10.14+40 d) and in 50.0% betwixt the second and third ovulation (12.00+1.53 d). However, individual buffalo experienced a more interminable estrus cycle unending 27 days. Behavioral indicators of estrus following the first postpartum ovulation were less obvious compared to subsequent ovulations. For optimum reproductive efficiency, swamp buffaloes bear ideally come from between 1 to 2 months postpartum during the second ovulation.

Author(s) Details:

M. Yindee,
Akkhraratchakumari Veterinary College, Walailak University, Thailand.

M. Techakumphu,
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.

C. Lohachit,
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.

S. Sirivaidyapong,
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.

A. Na-Chiangmai,
Department of Livestock Development, Buffalo Research and Development Group, Thailand.

B. Colenbrander,
Department of Farm Animal Health, Utrecht University, Netherlands.

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Effects of Refined Xiaoyaosan on Depressive-Like Behaviors in Rats with Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress through Neurosteroids, their Synthesis and Metabolic Enzymes | Chapter 11 | Insights into the Prevention and Treatment of Depression with Famous TCM Prescription Xiaoyaosan

 To observe the effects of refined Xiaoyaosan (XYS) on the depressive-like behaviors in rats with chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS), and to explore the relationship between the changes of neurosteroids and mRNA expressions of their synthesis and metabolic enzymes, and the mechanism of XYS in the treatment of depression. Methods: Eighty-four healthy male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into normal group, model group, XYS group and fluoxetine group. The latter three groups were subjected to 21 days of CUMS to prepare the stress depression model. Rats in the XYS group, and fluoxetine group were given intragastric administration with refined XYS and fluoxetine, respectively. The behavioral changes of the rats were observed after 21 days. The contents of pregnenolone (PREG), progesterone (PROG) and alloprognanolone (ALLO) in the plasma of rats were measured by ELISA. The levels of PREG, PROG and ALLO in the hippocampus and amygdala tissues were measured by High-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis(LC-MS/MS). The mRNA expressions of 3α-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (3α-HSD), 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (3 β-HSD), cholesterol side-chain cleavage enzyme (P450scc) and 5α-reductase (5a-R) in the hippocampus and amygdala were detected by RT-qPCR methods. Results: There were changes in the model rats. The contents of PREG, PROG and ALLO changed similarly, which reflected in the decrease of PROG and ALLO, and the increase of PREG. The mRNA expression of P450scc was increased, and the mRNA expressions of 3α -HSD, 3 β-HSD and 5a-R were decreased. Refined XYS could improve the behaviors of rats and the biological indicators. Conclusions: There is a neurosteroid dysfunction in the brain region of depression rat model animals, and the mechanism of refined XYS depression treatment may be related to the regulation of the control of mRNA expression of related synthesis and metabolic enzymes in the hippocampus and amygdala, further affecting the contents of neurosteroids.

Author(s) Details:

Xiaoling Guo,
School of Basic Medical Science, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing-100029, China and Beijing Fengtai District Fangzhuang Community Health Service Center, Beijing-100078, China.

Wenqi Qiu,
School of Basic Medical Science, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing-100029, China.

Yueyun Liu,
School of Basic Medical Science, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing-100029, China.

Yifang Zhang,
School of Basic Medical Science, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing-100029, China.

Hongbo Zhao,
School of Basic Medical Science, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing-100029, China.

Jiaxu Chen,
Formula-pattern Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou-510632, Guangdong, China and School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, No. 11 North Third Ring Road Chaoyang District, Beijing-100029, China.

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Relative Effects of Mediating and Independent Factors on Farmers' Acceptance to Pay for Public Extension Visits | Chapter 5 | Current Topics on Business, Economics and Finance Vol. 9

 The study examined the relative effects of interceding and independent determinants on farmers' acceptance to provide towards the delivery of more public continuation farm visits as needed by those the one can afford to pay. This inquiry in South Africa, was motivated for one fact that most public extension institutions, especially, in underdeveloped countries, operate on incompetent budgets. Adoption behaviour studies, therefore, need expected as cost-efficient as possible by meeting on the factors that create a significant offering to our understanding of the issue at hand. A almost-structured, self-executed questionnaire was used to collect dossier from 97 medium and small-scale crop peasants in the Free State Province of South Africa, from 1 September to 7 October 2010. Non-probability inspecting techniques were working to select respondents. The results show that the interfering variables, more than the independent variables, considerably influenced producers' acceptance to finance the delivery of public continuation farm visits. Need tension, especially, the distinctness between hoped and present situations concerning practice adoption and result efficiency, fashioned the most individual contributions to the difference in farmers' agreement to pay for the transfer of public extension farm visits. Adoption behaviour study could, then, be focused on a limited number of interceding variables in adoption surveys. This attracted approach on the more direct precursors of behaviour in acceptance investigations offers convenience for a more rigorous evaluation of the relevant mediating variables that can be transformed compared to the more changeless independent variables. Furthermore, this approach has opportunity and cost-saving implications for continuation organizations by lowering the size of the survey inquiry. Another implication of the results concerning this study is that Extension theory is more well-supplied because the framework for endorsement behaviour analysis that was used to resolve the respondents’ agreement to pay for farm visits, resumes to yield consistent results.

Author(s) Details:

D. B. Afful,
Department of Agriculture and Health, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, South Africa.

A. Obi,
Department of Agriculture and Health, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, South Africa.

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Determination of Consumptive Behavior against Potential Hypertension: A Case Study from Pangkep Community in South Sulawesi Indonesia | Chapter 1 | Current Progress in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 3

 Daily existence activities show the accumulation of complex behaviors in everyday life and few middle-old individuals undertake physical training or entertainment at their jobs or all along leisure period, it is important to examine either overall physical activity in constantly life donates to a reduction of the risk of hypertension. The study uses qualitative research accompanying a phenomenological approach. The sampling form uses snowball savoring. The study was conducted in June 2018 -Jan 2019. They prefer instant, active, and delicious cookings to eat, and this has then happened in rural societies, especially in Pangkep Regency, on account of the habit of attending food courts and fast food diners. Patients with hypertension are the main causes of demise (13.13%) and increasing cases (11,620) in Pangkep Regency in 2018 and 2019. Hypertension is a affliction caused by various causes that are interrelated to each one. One of the causes of hypertension is nutrition (product and vegetable consumption clothings). Researchers want to resolve the relationship betwixt consumer behavior in destructive life accompanying hypertension. Data analysis methods include the results of interviews, data decline, analysis, dossier interpretation, and triangulation. Factors that influence the occurrence of hypertension are divided into two abundant groups that are factors that can not be reduced such as gender, age, ancestral and can be reduced factors in the way that diet, exercise habits, and smoking dresses. Based on the results of the study, diet with recurrences often exhaust foods that contain extreme energy, sodium, type of fatty acid and low texture can increase the risk of hypertension. This is evidenced by the a lot of patients visiting at the Health Service accompanying a diagnosis of hypertension. The people of Pangkep Regency have a destructive behavior so that they are at extreme risk of developing corpulence, hypertension. The impact of conditions results in depressed health numbers experienced for one community. The people of Pangkep Regency have a destructive behavior for fear that they are at high risk of developing corpulence, hypertension.

Author(s) Details:

Darwis,

Stikes Nani Hasanuddin, Makassar, Indonesia.

Muzakkir,

Stikes Nani Hasanuddin, Makassar, Indonesia.

Masriadi,

Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Muslim Indonesia, Makassar, Indonesia.

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Epidemiology Picture of Malaria and Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior of Patients Regarding Malaria in the Region of North India| Chapter 2 | Current Innovations in Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 8

 Malaria's fast emergence and revival have become a threat to our institution, increasing in two together intensity and severity. It has trenchant socioeconomic consequences in a cultivating country like India. Malaria is one of the most weighty vector-carried diseases and has been a menace to humankind for thousands of age. There is an effort to study the knowledge, stance, and behavior of family regarding Malaria. This will help in identifying the break in the measures adopted and the information, attitude and of the population. Despite miscellaneous surveillance and instruction programs, the available dossier only reflects trends, not the authentic disease burden. It has existed discovered that very few studies on the epidemiology of sickness have been transported in the northern part of the country, accompanying very limited facts on age and sex-specific migratory prevalence of the affliction. The people living in rural fields were found expected more vulnerable to malaria. The ailment was found expected more prevalent with the lower socio-economic strata and young community leading to substantial adverse effects on fitness and the economy. It is again critical to investigate population's Malaria knowledge, stance, and behavior. The current chapter supports an overview of the amount of regional malaria styles, highlights progress toward worldwide targets, and describes convenience and challenges in controlling and removing the disease in the district of northward India.

Author(s) Details:

Vishal Gupta,
Department of Community Medicine, GGSMCH, Faridkot, Punjab, India.

Mridula Mittal,
Department of Physiology, Adesh Medical College, Bathinda, Punjab, India.

Jaswant Kaur,
Department of Biochemistry, NC Medical College and Hospital, Panipat, Haryana, India.

Jaspreet Kaur,
Department of Biochemistry, Noida International Institute of Medical Sciences, Gautam Buddha Nagar, UP, India.

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A Case Report: An Approach to Recognize a Role in Ketogenic Diet Response in Autism with Positive CHD8 | Chapter 3 | Recent Developments in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 9

 Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate and socialise. The symptoms of autism spectrum disorder are now untreatable with current medications. Epilepsy is often co-morbid with symptoms of autistic spectrum disorder. Ketogenic diets are very helpful in treating epilepsy in children, and multiple studies have shown that they are also useful in treating Autism and its associated behaviour.

This research examines the impact of a ketogenic diet on a child with autism spectrum condition and their behaviour. Starting at the age of five, the child was put on ketogenic diet formulations, diet protocols were followed, and sociability and reactive behaviour tests were administered. The ketogenic diet helped people with autism spectrum disorder improve their behaviour. Multiple indicators of sociability were enhanced, and repetitive behaviour was reduced in an ASD child who was fed a ketogenic diet. Positive autism gene mutations may play a key role in determining how those children respond to a high-fat diet.

Author(S) Details

Amal AlQassmi
Department of Pediatric Neurology and Epilepsy, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Maha AlOtiabi
King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Fahad AlRabeeah
Pediatric Endocrinology, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Determination of Bioecology of the Syrphidae Family | Chapter 9 | New Visions in Biological Science Vol. 6

 The goal of this brief review is to determine the Syrphidae Family's bioecology (Insecta: Diptera). Quantitative features of the Family and Species (taxonomic groups) were studied, as well as conceptual factors such as geographical distribution, species, prey, life cycle, reproduction, Taxonomy, Nomenclature, and pollination. A literature search was conducted for works published between 1969 and 2021. From September to October 2021, the small review was conducted in Goiânia, Goiás, using the Online Scientific Library (Scielo), the internet, ResearchGate, Academia.edu, Frontiers, Publons, Qeios, and the Portal of Scientific Journals in Health Sciences.

Author(S) Details

Carlos Henrique Marchiori
Goiano Federal Institute, Biological Sciences, Parasitology. Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil.

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Impact of Television Viewing: A Review Article| Chapter 14| Current Approaches in Science and Technology Research Vol. 13

 In our country, television has become the primary source of entertainment and education. It has altered people's lifestyles and has had a significant cultural impact. Some pupils utilise television as an instructional tool, while others use it for entertainment. The impact of television on young people, in particular, has gotten the most attention from academics and has been the subject of much research and controversy. In fact, thousands of research have been conducted on television's impact on young children and adolescent teenagers. Scholars, for example, are aware of the number of hoursfrom the television How many television sets there in the average family, and how many children and young students watch each day. Furthermore, they are aware of where these gadgets are located in the home as well as the extent to which children have access to them. They are aware of the kind of programmes they enjoy and the programming preferences of other groups. According to recent statistics, nearly every student on the planet watches television every day. Types of television shows, particularly serials and moviesPeople are affected by clipping, news and news-based programmes, sports, and cartoons, regardless of gender, age, or other demographic criteria. Many people wonder whether television is truly beneficial or whether it has an actual impact on the viewer. This review article will help us to understand some of the issues that arise.

Author (S) Details

NirmaliGogoi
Assam Down Town University, India.


PyllongiakiBareh
Assam Down Town University, India.


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Intervention Strategies: Cognition, Behavior, and Intellectual Disabilities | Chapter 5 | Highlights on Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 15

 Introduction: This study is part of a larger research project, and it was published as an article based on our previous research experiences1. The purpose of this study was to encourage and rehabilitate neurophysiological processes of attention, behavior, and cognition in children with intellectual disabilities. It also emphasizes the concept of treatment and rehabilitation, which is based on new strategies. The goal of this study was to shed light on the cognitive and behavioral functioning of children with mild intellectual disabilities in relation to different aspects of the treatment strategies used. The study also presents new treatment strategies for the Covid 19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: The study sample consisted of 124 participants with mild intellectual disability, both sexes, aged 8 to 13 years, from Belgrade primary schools. In this study, we used the Trial Making Test (TMT; Reitan, 1971; Hamdan, Hamdan, 2009.) to assess attention, the IOWA Conners' Rating Scale for Children to assess behavior, and the Test of Concept Utilization (TCU; Crager & Lane, 1989; Macesic-Petrovic, Kovacevic, Djuric-Zdravkovic, 2013.) to assess cognitive function. According to the findings, more than half of the children surveyed have developmental disabilities in the areas studied. and a statistically significant relationship between the treatment modalities used and the abilities and functions tested (r = 0.52-0.59, p 0.01). The study emphasizes the importance of implementing a multimodal oriented approach, which includes: team work of professionals and non-professionals (cooperation between professionals and parents), complementary treatment (medical and special treatment, psychosocial interventions, combination of treatment strategies), psychotherapy and psychopharmacotherapy as needed. in addition to special education rehabilitation based on individual educational and training programs (IEP and ITP). It also focuses treatment strategies in the situation of Covid 19, due to its potential influence on the study's conclusion. Finally, we proposed new treatment strategies, focusing on the new pandemic existential situation, with an emphasis on special rehabilitation treatment and a combination of strategy treatment.

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Ms. Dragana Maćešić-Petrović
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Visokog Stevana 2, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia.


Ms. Jasmina Kovačević
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Visokog Stevana 2, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia.

Mr. Husnija Hasanbegović
University of Tuzla, Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Univerzitetska 1, Tuzla, 75000, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Determining the Behaviour of Wild Plants’ Use in Meru, Kenya | Chapter 9 | Highlights on Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 3

 The ethnobotanical record resulting from interactions between the Meru people and their wild plants reveals a strong reliance on medicinal and non-medicinal plant uses. Wild plants are increasingly being used for medicine, food, material, social purposes, construction, fuel, environmental beauty, and wind and dust breaks in this part of Africa. Medicine made from wild plants is beginning to compete with conventional medicines in the fight against diseases and ailments. The presence of numerous plant species growing in the area with which humans have interacted for centuries emphasizes the reliance. Indeed, the favorable climate for equatorial forests, where temperatures favor the development of many plant species, contributes to this region's status as a pharmacy in the making. A total of 567 plant specimens collected from three districts in the greater Meru area have been reported to be used to cure a variety of diseases as well as to meet other non-medicinal needs such as fruit, fuel, and building materials. and supplies Data gathered through structured interviews with respondents in the region reveal significant factors that play significant roles in people's lives, influencing their social and cultural behavior. It is concluded that the use of medicinal plants as a supplement to primary health care in Meru is observed and documented among the people. The people's extensive knowledge of useful plants and their medicinal properties was said to date back several generations.

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Alfreda Kajira Ibui
Department of Earth Sciences, National Museums of Kenya, Nairobi 00100, Kenya.

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The Effect of Light and Soil Moisture on the Environmental Behavior of Newts (Triturus vittatus vittatus, Urodela): A Detailed Study | Chapter 5 | Current Research in Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences Vol. 3

 Under controlled conditions, the effects of light and moisture on the response of metamorphosed newts (Triturus vittatus vittatus) to hiding places were investigated. There were no significant differences (X2-test; P > 0.05) between the hiding places covered with black or transparent paper used as controls for the experiments. Soil moisture and negative phototaxis had a significant impact on the newts' choice of hiding place. Significant differences (X2-test; P 0.05) were discovered in the selection. of hiding spots between those covered in black paper and those covered in transparent, differently colored paper (transmitting different wavelengths of light): colorless, yellow, red, blue, and green. The negative phototaxis varied according to wavelength. Moisture elicited a stronger response than light. Juvenile T. v. vittatus preferred moist soil in hiding places covered by black or transparent paper in all combinations tested, and the differences were significant (X2-test; P 0.001).

Author (s) Details

Gad Degani
Migal-Galilee Technology Center, Kiryat Shmona, Israel and School of Science and Technology, Tel-Hai Academic College, Tel Hai, Israel.

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Recent Study on Measuring the Public Awareness toward Household Waste Management in Muharraq Governorate-Kingdom of Bahrain | Chapter 5| Challenging Issues on Environment and Earth Science Vol. 2

 In contrast to the pace of urbanisation, the generation of municipal solid waste (MSW) is rising rapidly. The growing population, burgeoning rate of waste generation, limited availability of land, and scarcity of waste disposal sites make household waste management a difficult challenge for Bahrain's policymakers, urban planners, and municipalities. Public knowledge is a vital enabler for any sustainable waste management plan in the country to succeed. The survey sought to determine public awareness of household waste management in Muharraq Governorate, as well as any associations between educational level, gender, occupation, age, and area of residence, as well as the three components of public awareness: information, attitude, and actions of Muharraq residents. The findings revealed that total knowledge varies greatly depending on age and nationality. Furthermore, it demonstrates that people in Muharraq Governorate have a high degree of public knowledge about household waste management, suggesting that the community is conscious and has the foundations to build on in terms of sustainable waste management practises and technologies adoption. which can aid in overcoming the potential social barrier posed by a lack of public awareness. To prepare society for more advanced technology, the government was strongly advised to prioritise the principles of minimise, reuse, and recycle (3Rs).

Author (s) Details

S. Y. Abbas
Department of Natural Recourses & Environment, Arabian Gulf University, Salmaniya, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.

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