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Hareesh R. S. Kumar ¹, K. Raju ¹, V. Chandan ¹, Sidramappa Gouda ², Rashmi Belodu ³, S. B. Patil ⁴, B. S. Patil ⁴

Affiliations
1 Dept of Forensic Medicine, Al-Ameen Medical College, Bijapur, IN
2 Dept of Forensic Medicine, Al-Ameen Medical College, Bijapur
3 Dept of Microbiology, Basaveshwara Medical College, Chitradurga, IN
4 Dept of Forensic Medicine, Navodaya Medical College, Raichur, IN

Abstract

Snake bite incidence is high in the rural parts of India, but reliable epidemiological data is scantily available from the rural tropics where snake bites occur most commonly. Information on the number of bites, envenomation, deaths and on the frequency of long term sequel due to snake bites are essential for assessing the magnitude of the problem, planning healthcare and to create awareness of the problem including training of medical staff to treat snakebites. A prospective study was undertaken in Chitradurga to evaluate the demographics and seriousness of the problem. Patients admitted to department of medicine for management of snake bites were studied. Age pattern, snake bite as an occupation risk, and bite site analysis were done along with study of commonly presenting clinical features. The importance of early presentation, institution of first aid and manifestation of systemic complications were critically analyzed.

Keywords

Snake Bite Envenomation, Systemic Complications, Time Interval, Site of Bite

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S. B. Patil ¹

Affiliations
1 Smt. Mathubai Garware Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Sangli 416416, Maharashtra, IN

Abstract

This paper examines the articles published in Herald of Library Science for authorship pattern, degree of collaboration and geographical distribution of papers. The study carried out for this paper found that majority of papers are single authored. The degree of collaboration is Found to be 0.30. The geographical distribution reveals that the contribution by Andhra Pradesh is the highest in India while Nigeria is at top in case of Foreign Countries.

Keywords

Bibliometrics, Herald of Library Science.

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V. T. Atkari ¹, P. B. Arote ², S. B. Patil ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Agricultural Process Engineering, College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Dr. B.S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri M.S., IN
2 Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, College of Technology and Engineering, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udhaipur Rajasthan, IN
3 Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, Pad. Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Talsande, Kolhapur M.S., IN

Abstract

The field performance of tractor includes the selection of correct tire inflation pressure, drawbar height and suitable gear for the better field performance and reduced cost of operation with increased service life. Keeping these points in view, the study was undertaken to select the height of hitch, tire inflation pressure and gear setting for the maximum drawbar pull and power with reduced fuel consumption by taking four different levels of tire inflation pressures at five different gear settings with 46 hp tractor. The test parameters such as dynamic rolling radius, height of hitch, wheel slip, traveling speed, drawbar pull, drawbar power and fuel consumption were measured as per IS: 12226 (1995). For measurement of the parameters load car with all the sensors measuring the parameters as per the IS code were utilized. At 0.555 m drawbar height and 1.2 kg/cm2 tire inflation pressure the better values of drawbar pull, drawbar power and fuel consumption together were found for L3 gear at all the tire inflation pressures.

Keywords

Drawbar Pull, Tire Inflation Pressure, Drawbar Power, Height of Hitch

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R. Vishwatej ¹, S. B. Patil ², J. G. Angadi ³

Affiliations
1 Division of Dairy Extension, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnall, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Agricultural Extension Education, College of Agriculture, Bijapur Karnataka, IN
3 Department of Agricultural Extension Education, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, IN

Abstract

A study was conducted in Belgaum district of Karnataka to assess the accessibility of ICTs to the farmers and constraints in utilizing them. The study also tried to get some suggestions from farmers for making ICTs more effective. Among the various ICT projects in operation, four projects namely, Kisan Call Centre (KCC), Krishi MarataVahini web portal, Raith Mitra Kendra Kiosks and e-Choupal were functional in the study area. A sample of 140 respondents was selected randomly and was personally interviewed using pretested schedule. It revealed that 79.29 per cent farmers owned mobile phone, 12.86 per cent of farmer owned computers and only 5.71 per cent had Internet connection. For majority of farmers (54.29%) nearest internet centre was more than five kilometres away and for only 18.57 per cent farmers internet centre was within kilometre. It was also observed that 26.43 per cent of farmers were taking help of internet facilitator, and only 12.86 per cent retrieve information on their own. The lack of adequate skills in operating ICT tools among farmers (73.57%) and the lack of proper infrastructure (61.43 %) were observed as major constraints in utilisation of ICTs. Majority of the farmers (74.29%) suggested that they need training to improve their skills in operating ICT equipment.

Keywords

Accessibility, ICT, KCC, E-choupal, Raith Mitra Kendra, Krishi Marata Vahini

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S. B. Patil ¹

Affiliations
1 Department Of, Extension, College of, Agriculture, Bijapur, karnataka, IN

Abstract

The research study was conducted to know impact of TV programme in empowering rural women in Bijapur district of northern part of Karnataka state. TV programmes in empowering rural women for improving quality of life showed the highest value with educational aspects followed by social aspects, economic aspects and political aspects. The overall index value was found to be with educational aspects (64.72 %) followed by social aspects (58.59%), economic aspects (44.58%) and political aspects (39.33. %) .

Keywords

Empowerment, Television Programmes, Rural Women

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S. B. Patil ¹, G. M. Chavan ¹, D. S. Ghodke ¹, Nilofar S. Naikwade ¹, C. S. Magdum ¹

Affiliations
1 Appasaheb Birnale College of Pharmacy, South Shivajinagar, Sangli-416 416, IN

Abstract

In the present study, aqueous extract of leaves of Capparis zeylanica Linn, Annona reticulata Linn and Clerodendron phlomidis Linn were given at a dose of 200mg/kg, 400mg/kg (p.o.).

The antipyretic activity was done after inducing hyperpyrexia by injecting subcutaneously 20% aqueous suspension of Brewer's yeast in rats. Rats developing 0.5° C-1° C or more rises in rectal temperature 18 h after injection were taken for study.

The results proved that the aqueous extract of leaves of Clerodendron phlomidis Linn and Annona reticulata Linn has significant antipyretic activity and were compared with paracetamol (150 mg/kg body weight, p.o.), a standard antipyretic agent. Aqueous extract of leaves of Capparis zeylanica Linn has not reduced elevated fever in experimental rats.

Keywords

Capparis zeylanica Linn, Clerodendron phlomides Linn, Annona reticulata Linn, Antipyretic Activity.

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R. S. Ghodake ¹, N. S. Patole ¹, S. B. Patil ¹, N. S. Naikwade ¹, C. S. Magdum ²

Affiliations
1 Appasaheb Birnale College of Pharmacy, South Shivaji Nagar, Sangli - Miraj Road, Sangli. 416416, IN
2 Rajarambapu College of Pharmacy, Kasegaon, Sangli, IN

Abstract

In this study, in vitro activity of were conducted to determine the possible anthelmintic activity of different solvent extracts like aqueous extract of leaves of cajanus cajan Linn, methanolic extract of leaves of vitex negundo Linn, Ethanolic extract of bark of Euphorbia tirucalli Linn and ethyl acetate extract of leaves of synadiium grantii Linn, methanolic extract of leaves of Euphorbia nerrifolia Linn against Indian worm Pheretima posthuma. With regard to effect of extract of Euphorbia tirucalli Linn, Euphorbia nerrifolia Linn, cajanus cajan Linn showed significant action on earthworm, vitex negundo Linn showed moderate activity. All the extracts were found not only to paralyse (vermifuse) but also death (vermicidal) except ethyl acetate extract of synadiumm graantii.

Keywords

Anthelminitic Activity, Pheretima posthuma, Euphorbia nerrifolia Linn. Euphorbia tirucalli Linn, Synadiium grantii Linn, cajanus cajan Linn, vitex Negundo Linn.

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S. B. Patil ¹, A. N. Joshi ¹

Affiliations
1 Prof. S.S. Basavanal Library, Karnatak University, Dharwad - 580 003, Karnataka, IN

Abstract

The paper highlights the importance of collection development in a University Library. The study is based on the acquisition data of Karnataka University Library from 2005-2009. An attempt has been made to know the budget allocation to various subjects and the average price of a book in different disciplines. The results are helpful in planning the budgetary allocation for acquisition of books.

Keywords

Collection Development, Funds Allocation.

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Anand Katti ¹, J. S. Awaknavar ¹, D. N. Kambrekar ², M. B. Patil ³, S. B. Patil ⁴

Affiliations
1 Department of Agricultural Entomology College of Agriculture, Bijapur UAS Dharwad, IN
2 Agricultural Entomology Regional Agricultural Research Station, Bijapur, IN
3 Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Bijapur, IN
4 Department of Agricultural Extension Education, College of Agriculture, Bijapur, IN

Abstract

The biology of Amphibolus venator was studied on Corcyra cephalonica under laboratory conditions. The egg period was 16.33±1.24 days, with the range of 15-18 days. There were five nymphal instars in Amphibolus venator. The nymphal period for I, II, II, IV and V instar lasted for 23.33±3.14, 30.83±6.06, 38.33±9.70, 40.16±3.67 and 40.00±4.63 days, respectively. The total developmental period was 172.65±15.50 days. The longevity of female was 65.83±2.4 days with range of 63 to 68 days and male was 59.33±2.49 with range of 57 to 62 days; the fecundity per female was 210 with range of 200 to 220 eggs.

Keywords

Amphibolus venator, Biology, Corcyra cephlonica, Reduviid Bug.

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R. V. Powar ¹, S. B. Patil ², P. S. Bandgar ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Farm Machinery and Power, Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Agriculture Engineering and Technology, Kolhapur(M.S.), IN
2 Department of Farm Machinery and Power, Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Agriculture Engineering and Technology, Kolhapur(M.S.), IN

Abstract

Polishing of turmeric in the Sangli (M.S.) district was practiced with different types of polishing machine (polisher). Most of these were operated by different engine such as diesel engine, tractor and electric motor. The majority of them have been developed by the farmers themselves and being used for polishing on custom hiring. The charging and discharging time, rate of polishing and machine output of tractor operated polishing machine was higher than diesel engine operated polishing machine and electric motor operated polishing machine, respectively. The diesel engine operated polishing machine required more energy than tractor operated and electric motor operated polishing machine, respectively. The cost of polishing by diesel engine operated machine was higher than tractor operated and electric motor operated polishing machine, respectively. Overall the performances of tractor operated polishing machine were satisfactory and accepted for application of polishing.

Keywords

Turmeric, Polisher, Machine Output, Energy Requirement.

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S. B. Patil ¹

Affiliations
1 Smt Mathubai Garware Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Near S.T. Stand, Sangli 416 416, IN

Abstract

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Anand Katti ¹, J. S. Awaknavar ¹, D. N. Kambrekar ¹, M. B. Patil ¹, S. B. Patil ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Agricultural Entomology College of Agriculture, Vijayapur UAS Dharwad, IN

Abstract

The survey and surveillance was carried out during 2013 at the seed unit (central store) College of Agriculture Vijayapur, Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) market, Food Corporation of India (FCI) and State Warehousing Corporation (SWC) in Vijayapur, houses at monthly intervals for three months, (July to December 2013) and farmers in five taluks (Indi, Sindgi, Vijayapur, Basavan bagewadi and Muddebihal) in Vijayapur district. During the survey and surveillance, natural enemies found were Amphibolus venator on Tribolium castaneum and Corcyra cephalonica in sorghum and pearl millet, Xylocoris flavipes on T. castaneum, Sitotroga cerelella and Callosobruchus chinensis in sorghum, wheat and bengal gram respectively. Dinarmus sp. on Callosobruchus chinensis in pulses like chickpea, redgram, black gram and moth bean.

Keywords

Amphibolus venator, Dinarmus Sp., Survey, Surveillance and Xylocoris flavipes.

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N. Bakthavatsalam ¹, P. L. Tandon ¹, S. B. Patil ², Bhemanna Hugar ³, A. Hosamani ³

Affiliations
1 Project Directorate of Biological Control, Post Bag No, 2491, H. A. Farm Post, Bellary Road, Bangalore, 560 024, Karnataka, IN
2 Department of Entomology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka, IN
3 Regional Agricultural College (UAS, Dharwad), Raichur, Karnataka, IN

Abstract

Adults and larvae of Chrysoperla carnea (Stephens) utilize different kairomones for oviposition, prey selection and acceptance. The larval kairomones containing scale extracts fortified with tricosane along with the eggs of Corcyra cephalonica (Stainton) as the supplementary diet, and the adult kairomone, acid hydrolyzcd L-tryptophan were studied to increase the predatory activity of the C. carnea in cotton ecosystem at three locations during 2002-2004. Controls were maintained with the two releases of C. carnea and without any treatment. In all the locations, the number of eggs, larvae, pupae or adult C. carnea was more than the treated control and control. The number of aphids, jassids, and the incidence of bollworm were significantly less in kairomone treated plots, compared to other plots. However, no difference was observed in the activity of coccinellids predators. The scope for utilizing the kairomones as reinforcing agents for C. carnea is discussed.

Keywords

Abundance, Chrysoperla Carnea, Cotton, L-Tryptophan, Scale Extract, Tricosane.

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R. S. Ghodake ¹, U. S. Chikhali ², A. D. Shinde ², S. B. Patil ², N. S. Naikwade ²

Affiliations
1 Appasaheb Birnale College of Pharmacy, South Shivaji Nagar, Sangli 416416, IN
2 Department of Pharmacology, Appasaheb Birnale College of Pharmacy, South Shivaji Nagar, Sangli 416416, IN

Abstract

Cajanus cajan L (fabaceae) is an important indigenous plant with a lot of traditional importance. The analgesic potency of aqueous extract of the leaves of Cajanus cajan L was investigated using animal model using writhing methods, formalin induced methods. Result showed that aq. extract of Cajanus cajan L increased pain threshold in mice using writhing methods, formalin induced methods. It is concluded that the aqueous extract of Cajanus cajan L can demonstrate strong analgesic potency comparable in a times and dose dependant manner to a non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The result tends to suggest that the extracts of Cajanus cajan L leaves posses analgesic activity.

Keywords

Cajanus cajan L, Analgesic Activity, Writhing Methods, Formalin Induced Methods.

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S. B. Patil ¹, V. V. Patil ¹, D. S. Ghodke ¹, M. S. Kondawar ¹, N. S. Naikwade ¹, C. S. Magdum ²

Affiliations
1 Appasaheb Birnale College of Pharmacy, South Shivajinagar, Sangli – 416416, IN
2 Rajarambapu College of pharmacy, Kasegaon, Sangli, IN

Abstract

The present study was designed to prepare sunscreen herbal formulations gel. Hibiscus rosa-sinesis L. (Malvaceae), Rosa Damascena (Rosaceae), Spathodea campanulata L. (Bignoniaceae) is one of the well-known drugs for its therapeutic values in traditional medicine. In the present study the drug was screened for its cosmetic use. All the three herbal drugs containing flavonoid showed sunscreen activity. The sunscreen activities of gel formulations could be related to the free radical scavenging properties of polyphenol compounds in the extracts incorporated in it. The method is performed by UV -visible spectrophotometry in the range of 200-400nm. Result of the extracts alone and gel formulation showed maximum absorbance at 270-300nm.

Keywords

Hibiscus rosa-sinesis L,Rosa damascena, Spathodea campanulata L. Sunscreen Gel.

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S. B. Patil ¹, V. V. Patil ¹, D. S. Ghodke ¹, M. S. Kondawar ¹, N. S. Naikwade ¹, C. S. Magdum ²

Affiliations
1 Appasaheb Birnale College of Pharmacy, South Shivajinagar, Sangli – 416416, IN
2 Rajarambapu College of Pharmacy, Kasegaon, Sangli, IN

Abstract

The present study was designed to prepare sunscreen herbal formulations gel. Hibiscus rosa-sinesis L. (Malvaceae), Rosa Damascena (Rosaceae), Spathodea campanulata L. (Bignoniaceae) is one of the well-known drugs for its therapeutic values in traditional medicine. In the present study the drug was screened for its cosmetic use. All the three herbal drugs containing flavonoid showed sunscreen activity. The sunscreen activities of gel formulations could be related to the free radical scavenging properties of polyphenol compounds in the extracts incorporated in it. The method is performed by UV -visible spectrophotometry in the range of 200-400nm. Result of the extracts alone and gel formulation showed maximum absorbance at 270-300nm.

Keywords

Hibiscus rosa-sinesis L, Rosa damascena, Spathodea campanulata L., Sunscreen Gel.

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S. B. Patil ¹, M. Y. Lende ¹, V. S. Thakur ¹, N. S. Naikwade ¹, C. S. Magdum ², G. M. Chavan ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Pharmacology, Appasaheb Birnale College of Pharmacy, South Shivaji nagar, Sangli ,Maharashtra – 416 416, IN
2 Rajarambapu College of Pharmacy, Kasegaon, Sangli, Maharashtra, IN
3 P.S.G.V.P. Mandal's College of Pharmacy, Shahada, Maharashtra, IN

Abstract

Sunscreen resources mostly obtained from plants in form of natural substances which are ability to absorb ultraviolet ray in the UVA region. This paper evaluates UV absorption ability of flowers from various varieties of Clitoria ternata Linn (Fabaceae), Canna indica Linn (Scitaminaceae), as an anti-solar agent. Extracts were prepared by maceration with a mixture of distilled water and methanol (1:1). The method is performed by UV spectrophotometer in the range of 200 to 400 nm and results of all the extracts shows effective UV absorption in the given range.

Keywords

UV Protection, Clitoria ternata Linn, Canna indica Linn, Hydro-Alcoholic Extract.

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S. B. Patil ¹, M. Y. Lende ¹, V. S. Thakur ¹, N. S. Naikwade ¹, C. S. Magdum ², R. D. Bendgude ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Pharmacology, Appasaheb Birnale College of Pharmacy, South Shivaji Nagar, Sangli-416416, Maharashtra, IN
2 Rajarambapu College of Pharmacy, Kasegaon, Sangli, Maharashtra, IN
3 SVERI’s College of Pharmacy, Pandharpur, Maharashtra, IN

Abstract

Sunscreens are chemicals that provide protection against the adverse effects of solar and in particular UV radiation. In this present study UV absorption ability of flowers evaluated from flowers of Thunburgia alata Linn, Abutilon indicum Linn. Extracts were prepared by maceration with a mixture of distilled water and methanol (1:1). The method is performed by UV spectrophotomety in the range of 200 to 400 nm and results of all the extracts shows effective UV absorption in the given range.

Keywords

UV Protective, Thunburgia alata Linn, Abutilon indicum Linn, Hydroalcoholic.

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Pooja D. Padole ¹, A. N. Deshmukh ¹, S. B. Patil ², S. A. Deshmukh ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Extension Education, Shri Shivaji Agriculture College, Amravati (M.S.), IN
2 Department of Extension Education, Shri Shivaji Agriculture College, Amravati (M.S.)
3 Shri Shivaji Agriculture College, Amravati (M.S.), IN

Abstract

The study on use of advance communication media by the extension personnel of department of agriculture in Amravati district was conducted in the Amravati district of Maharashtra state. The exploratory design of social research was used for the study. The 80 extension personnel were selected as sample for study by stratified sampling method. The data were collected by conducting personal interview of the each respondent with help of structured interview schedule. Careful analysis, tabulation and classification of the data were done. Mean, standard deviation, frequency, percentage and correlation of the data were employed for the interpretation of the results. Results obtained after analysis are summaries as below. In case of personal profile of the extension personnel majority of the respondents (52.50%) were found middle aged i.e. 36 to 50 years, 46.25 per cent were educated upto post-graduation along with MSCIT as compulsory course. Majority of the respondents had medium level experience (56.25%) and 50.00 per cent of the respondents had received medium number of trainings. Majority of the respondents (63.75%) were having medium facilities available, majority of the respondents (62.15%) had held lower level post held and majority of them were satisfied with their job (68.75%). Majority of the respondents (55.00%) were having medium innovativeness. Regarding the use of advance communication media that was found that majority of the respondents (71.75%) belonged to medium category of use whereas, 15.00 per cent were in high category and finally only 13.75 per cent were found in low category of use of advance communication media. The relationship of the selected variable i.e. age, education, service experience, facilities available and innovativeness had positive and significant relationship with the use of advance communication media whereas, variable job satisfaction had negative significant relationship with the use of advance communication media whereas, variable post held/cadre was found non-significant with the use of advance communication media.

Keywords

Advance Communication Media, Extension Personnel.

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S. B. Patil ¹, A. N. Deshmukh ¹, S. D. Kokate ², N. B. Lothe ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Extension Education, Shri Shivaji Agriculture College, Amravati (M.S.), IN
2 Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola (M.S.), IN

Abstract

The study on effectiveness of community radio programmes on listener farmers in Amravati was purposively conducted in Amravati, Bhatkuli and Nandgaon Kh. tahsil of Amravati district in Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. For present study, 80 listener farmers were selected from 8 villages. Most of the respondents i.e. 51.25 per cent were included in the middle age group of 36 to 50 years. Maximum numbers (45 %) of the respondents were educated upto high school. More than half of the respondents i.e. 58.75 per cent had joint family. Relatively higher proportion of the respondents 31.25 per cent belonged to category of semi medium land holding ranging from 2.01 to 4.00 ha. More than one-fourth of the respondents i.e. 27.5 per cent, were having annual income ranging from Rs.50,001 to Rs.1 lakh. Little less than two-third of the respondents 63.75 per cent had medium innovativeness, little less than two-third of the respondents (65 %) had medium category of social participation. Less than two third of the respondents (60 %) belonged to medium category of extension contact, little less than two-third of the respondents (65 %) were having favorable attitude towards Sadhana CRS programme. Majority of the respondents (67.5 %) had medium level of overall effectiveness of Sadhana CRS programme. The variable namely family type, social participation, extension contact and attitude towards Sadhana CRS programme were positively and significantly related with effectiveness of Sadhana CRS programme and independent variable annual income and land holding was negatively significant with effectiveness. Whereas, age and education did not show any relationship with effectiveness of Sadhana CRS programme.

Keywords

Effectiveness of CRS, Listener Farmers.

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S. B. Patil ¹, A. S. Balasubramanya ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Agricultural Extension, Agriculture College, Bijapur, (Karnataka), IN
2 Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, Karnataka University, Dharwad, (Karnataka), IN

Abstract

The constraints have been classified as personal, social and economic. Insufficiency of loans and too little income derived from income generating activities were reported as major economic constraints by 60.06 per cent and 65.60 per cent respondents, respectively. Only 1.48 per cent and 1.11 per cent respondents felt that they were not a constraints. Personal and economic constraints seem to affect empowerment considerably when compared to social constraints. Of the personal constraints, lack of education and lack of training seemed to be the major constraints to empowerment as reported by 94.10 per cent and 88.80 per cent respondents, respectively.

Keywords

Constraints, Income Generating Activity, Economic Constraints, Empowerment, Training.

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K. Vaghela Gayatri ¹, S. B. Patil ², M. S. Palled ², A. R. Bhat ²

Affiliations
1 Fisher BioPharma Services (India) Pvt. Ltd, "PHARMEZ" SEZ, Plot No 22, Matoda, National Highway 8A, Ahmedabad-382213, Gujarat, IN
2 K.L.E.S’s College of Pharmacy, JNMC Campus, Belgaum-590010, Karnataka, IN

Abstract

Various derivatives of 4-thaizolidinones were synthesized by reacting Schiff bases with thioglycollic acid. These alcoholic groups were further oxidized to get the carboxylic acid derivatives. The compounds were purified using flash chromatography and were characterized by physical, chemical and elemental analysis. The compounds were screened for calcium antagonistic activity on albino rats by using Biopack data acquisition system. Some compounds showed comparable activity with standard drug Diltiazem.

Keywords

4-Thiazolidinones, Calcium Antagonist, Calcium Channel Blockers, Schiff Bases.

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N. B. Lothe ¹, V. V. Gohad ², R. A. Shelke ¹, S. B. Patil ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Extension Education, Shri Shivaji Agriculture College, Amravati (M.S.), IN
2 Extension Education Section, Shri Shivaji Agriculture College, Amravati (M.S.), IN

Abstract

The present study on awareness and adoption of organic farming by the vegetable growers was conducted in the year 2016-2017 in Amravati district. The relationship of the selected variable i.e. training received, possession of livestock, extension contact and innovativeness was found to be positively and highly significantly at 0.01 level of probability. The variables age, education, experience in farming, land holding, annual income showed positive and significant relation at 0.05 level of probability with awareness. The variable risk preference showed positive and non-significant relation with awareness possessed by the respondents. Regarding adoption, the variables i.e. age, training received, land holding, extension contact was found to be positively and highly significantly at 0.01 level of probability. The variable like education, experience in farming, annual income, possession of livestock, innovativeness showed positive and significant relation at 0.05 level of probability. Whereas the variable risk preference was found to be negatively non-significant relationship with adoption of organic farming practices. The majority of vegetable growers faced constraints in adoption of organic farming practices were non availability of organic material, low rates for organic vegetable, high labour wages, lack of timely finance, lack of subsidy on organic material, fluctuation in market rates, respectively, lack of guidance from extension personnel, lack of organic vegetable storage facilities, lack of awareness about organic farming practice, no guarantee of payment received from merchant, complicated method and lack of interest, respectively.

Keywords

Awareness, Adoption, Organic Farming, Vegetable Growers, Constraints.

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P. V. Matti ¹, S. B. Patil ¹

Affiliations
1 Agricultural Research Station (UAS), Sankeshwar (Karnataka), IN

Abstract

Study conducted to indentify the spread of invasive species of armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda to other major crops thus, roving surveys were conducted from December 2018 in some parts of Belgaum revealed that incidence of fall armyworm on sugarcane crop also apart from maize and sorghum in Karnataka. Survey conducted in and around Hukkeri, talukas, where the younger crop (30-45days old) was infested by armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda. Less damage was recorded on ratoon sugarcane as well as older crop. Newly sown sugarcane crop of 30-45 days in some pockets of Hukkeri taluka having initial damage of 0-5 per cent incidence. More incidence was observed on maize + sugarcane intercropping and also where the farmers followed Rabi crops as sugarcane and maize. Incidence was also noticed in one of the sugarcane trial at Bellad Bagewadi.

Keywords

Incidence, Invasive, Species, Spodoptera frugiperda, Sugarcane, Fall Armyworm.

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R. C. Bhedasgaonkar ¹, M. S. Chavan ², P. R. Kubade ¹, S. B. Patil ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, K.I.T's College of Engineering, Kolhapur - 416234, Maharashtra, IN
2 Department of Electronics Engineering, K.I.T's College of Engineering, Kolhapur - 416234, Maharashtra, IN

Abstract

The recent survey done by various agencies on employability of engineering students indicates that an Indian graduate engineers lacks crucial employability skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, team work and communication. Problem and Project based learning can be the best alternative to solve the employability issues of an Indian engineering graduate. In first year of engineering failure percentage, drop out and learning problems are generally high. Success of engineering profession largely depends on the knowledge gained and skills acquired by student during four years of engineering graduate programme. In this paper, to improve skills and learning motivation of students, an attempt is made to implement course level PBL model for one of the important technical course of first year as Basic Mechanical Engineering. The outcomes to be assessed were problem solving ability, team work and communication. Course Basic Mechanical Engineering was designed and developed to learn it in PBL environment. Course PBL assessment and evaluation strategies were communicated with students before starting the course. Implementation was carefully done for entire academic semester of the course and observations were noted. Implementation results were found very promising and satisfactory. Students were found extremely happy in learning PBL environment. They also stated that course level PBL was very much helpful for them to improve critical skills such as problem solving ability, team work, communication and self directed learning.

Keywords

Course Level PBL, Problem Solving, Team Work, Learning Motivation, Self Directed Learning.

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