Life Sciences

This research aimed to evaluate the success of grafting in combinations of scion varieties and species of rootstocks of passion fruit plant. The study was conducted in screenhouse at Acre Embrapa, in Rio Branco, from December in 2012. The scion variety used for all treatments was the yellow passion fruit 'FB 100' and 'FB 200' from Flora Brazil nursery (Araguari, MG) and 5 other regional varieties (UFAC, Universidade Federal do Acre, Rio Branco-AC). The rootstocks used were Passiflora edulis (yellow passion fruit) (Cuiabá-MT), P. alata, P. edulis (purple passion fruit) and P.

Sustainable agriculture is increasingly recognized as a vital solution to the dual challenges of food security and environmental conservation. This research explores the impact of sustainable agriculture practices on both fronts by analyzing five real-world case studies and conducting interviews with key participants. The case studies focus on diverse global examples: organic farming in Sikkim, India; agroforestry in Brazil’s Amazon; precision agriculture in Iowa, USA; urban agriculture in Nairobi, Kenya; and regenerative grazing systems in New South Wales, Australia.

This study explores the multifaceted nature of sustainable agriculture through qualitative interviews with farmers and an analysis of case studies from diverse regions, including Sikkim, Brazil, and Iowa. The findings reveal that motivations for adopting sustainable practices are rooted in both personal values and economic incentives, while traditional knowledge plays a critical role in shaping these practices. Economic viability, government support, and community engagement emerge as vital themes influencing the transition to sustainability.

This study explores the dual benefits of sustainable agriculture in addressing food security and promoting environmental conservation. Through a qualitative research methodology, including five real-world case studies and interviews with agricultural practitioners, the research highlights effective sustainable practices such as crop rotation, intercropping, and organic amendments that enhance soil health and biodiversity.

The study highlights the contribution of Farmers' Education to food security among selected households in one division of Lira City. The research questions addressed; the contribution of farmers' Education to food availability, the contribution of farmers' Education to food accessibility, and the effect of Farmers' Education on food utilization in Amuca Ward. A descriptive research design was adopted.

A remote-sensing and artificial neural network model is proposed for real-time data collection of soil health indices in Karnataka to counter climate change. The main objective is to monitor and understand the seasonal variations in moisture, nutrients, pH, organic carbon, texture and the impact of climate variability on these soil parameters. Data collection included the satellite images from Sentinel-2 and other optical bands such as Lands at 8 and additional high-resolution imagery from UAVs or drones, and the soil moisture was continuously streamed using IoT sensors.

Background: Hand hygiene (HH) is a vital and essential strategy to infection control and prevention (ICP), however adherence to hand hygiene guidelines among health care professionals is persistently inadequate. The current study aimed to ascertain nursing students awareness of hand hygiene and the impact of hand hygiene sensitization on them. Methods: The present study was a prospective study conducted in the microbiology department of a tertiary care hospital. The students were divided into two groups. One group was sensitized with by educating them on the need of hand hygiene.

Risankizumab, a humanized monoclonal antibody that targets interleukin-23 (IL-23), has emerged as a viable treatment option for psoriasis and Crohn's disease. IL-23 plays an important role in the development of several chronic inflammatory diseases, triggering the immunological response that underpins their clinical symptoms. Risankizumab has shown great effectiveness in decreasing skin lesions in psoriasis, with long-term benefits to the severity of the disease and individual quality of life.

We report a rare case of Graves Disease presenting as acute flaccid paralysis. A 50-year-old man with known history of Graves Disease presented with sudden onset weakness in both lower limbs, associated with difficulty in breathing and swallowing. The patient received Carbimazole, Propranolol, Inj. Methylprednisolone, and ventilator support. Despite initial paralysis not improving with thyrotoxicosis treatment, it responded well to IVIG therapy.

Soft skills, often called “people skills” or “interpersonal skills,” are non-technical skills that relate to how we work. These traits and qualities determine how you interact with others and how you perform at work. Soft skills in the workplace are necessary for success in relationships, communication, problem-solving, and collaboration. Humor serves as a moderator of the deleterious effects of negative stressful life events. Humor can be very effective in the workplace too, even if you’re not a professional speaker.