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Invasive plant species of Maharashtra state: a review
Get PDFInvasive plants are the species which do not occur naturally in the region but rapidly proliferate in the area where they introduced and causes several negative impacts on local biodiversity, economy and human health. Many such plants are intentionally or non- intentionally introduced in various regions of the world and particularly in India. In the state of, Maharashtra many such plant species have been introduced deliberately for the purpose of ornamentation, agriculture and for other purposes. In this article, efforts are taken to gather information of such invasive alien species introduced in different regions of Maharashtra state
Raza y género en el marco de la diferencia ontológica colonial
Get PDFIn recent years, decolonial thinking has become a field of theoretical reflection and political activism that seeks, on the one hand, to make visible the ways in which the colonial power continues to be reproduced, and, on the other hand, to provide tools to contribute to fissure the conditions of domination inherited from the colonial fact. This article aims to place the categories of race and gender, in the framework of decolonial thought, as fundamental categories to problematize and analyze the ontological dimension of coloniality. In this regard, it draws on authors from the Afro-Caribbean critical thinking tradition, as well as from decolonial feminism. For this, a dialogue with the category of colonial ontological difference is created, as a contribution to continue externalizing the nature of the colonial order of power and to deepen the understanding of how coloniality operates.En los últimos años el pensamiento decolonial se ha constituido en un campo de reflexión teórica y de activismo político que busca, por un lado, visibilizar las formas en las que se sigue reproduciendo el poder colonial y, por otro lado, proveer herramientas para contribuir a fisurar las condiciones de dominación heredadas del hecho colonial. Este artículo tiene por objetivo situar las categorías de raza y género en el marco del pensamiento decolonial, como categorías fundamentales para problematizar y analizar la operacionalidad la dimensión ontológica de la colonialidad. En este sentido, recurre a autores y autoras de la tradición de pensamiento crítico afrocaribeño, así como del feminismo decolonial. Para esto, se discute con la categoría de diferencia ontológica colonial, como un aporte para continuar exteriorizando la naturaleza del orden colonial de poder y para ahondar en la comprensión en la forma cómo la colonialidad opera
História, regiões e fronteiras: Ana Frega Novales [et al.] (orgs.). Santa Maria: FACOS-UFSM, 2012. ISBN: 978-85-98031-77-4, 544 páginas
Get PDFDe la subordinación asalariada a la caridad neoliberal: análisis crítico de la ley de inclusión laboral de personas con discapacidad en Chile
Get PDFThis article analyzes the entry into force of Law No. 21.015 which enables people in situations of disability to take part in the labor market . The purpose of this regulation is to improve the employability of people in situations of disabilities in open work environments by reserving 1% of the job quota in companies with 100 or more workers. In this study the limitations of this policy of access to employment for the promotion of the right to work and the configuration of more inclusive societies are examined. According to a critical analysis of the implementation of the legal initiative in the private sector, salary, age and gender gaps are observed in the incorporation and permanence of people in situations of disabilities in the labor market. Finally, it is concluded that labor insertion strategies in the field of disability do not question the power structures in capitalist society and are integrated into the foundations of the neoliberal model in contemporary Chile.El presente artículo analiza la entrada en vigencia de la Ley Nº 21.015 “Incentiva la inclusión de personas con discapacidad al mundo laboral”. Esta normativa tiene por finalidad mejorar la empleabilidad de las personas con discapacidad en entornos laborales abiertos por medio de la reserva del 1% de la cuota de empleos en empresas con 100 o más trabajadores. Al respecto, se examinan las limitaciones de esta política de acceso al empleo para la promoción del derecho al trabajo y la configuración de sociedades más inclusivas. De acuerdo con un análisis crítico de la implementación de la iniciativa legal en el sector privado, se observan brechas salariales, etarias y de género en la incorporación y permanencia de las personas con discapacidad en el mercado de trabajo. Finalmente, se concluye que las estrategias de inserción laboral en el campo de la discapacidad no cuestionan las estructuras de poder en la sociedad capitalista y se integran a las bases del modelo neoliberal en el Chile contemporáneo.
Health Risk Assessment of Groundwater Iron and Manganese in Chandrapur District, Central India
No full textGroundwater sampling was carried out from 36 sampling locations by grab sampling method in winter, summer, and post-monsoon to ascertain health risk assessment of groundwater iron and manganese. These heavy metals were analyzed by ICP-OES. Results revealed maximum average groundwater iron concentration was at Ballarpur (HP, 18.213 mg/L) and minimum at Gunjewahi (DW, 0.081 mg/L) whereas; maximum average manganese concentration from Naleshwar (HP, 0.779 mg/L) and minimum average from Antargaon (HP), Gowari (HP), Morwa (HP) and Mowada (HP, 0.003 mg/L). Iron distribution on WHO, JECFA and IOM recommendations revealed seasonal influence on it. Distribution of iron and manganese with Indian Standard Drinking Water-Specification (2012), summer have maximum samples (n=23, 63.88%) iron concentration above the permissible limit (0.3 mg/L), on the other hand, manganese in winter (n=7, 19.44%) (Permissible limit 0.3 mg/L). At a number of samples, groundwater manganese concentration was above the WHO (2011) discontinued manganese standard of 0.4 mg/L. Chronic daily intake, hazard quotient and hazard index were very low for these heavy metals which indicate inhabitants of the study area were no immediate or remote health threat from ingestion of this groundwater.Keywords: Central India, Chandrapur, Chronic daily intake, Hazard quotient, Health risk assessment, Heavy metal, Iron, Manganes
Assessment of drinking water quality, related health impacts and accessibility to public health curative services among slum dwellers in Dehradun city of Uttarakhand, India.
Get PDFThe child population in slums of Dehradun city is at significant risk of water borne diseases. Thus study aimed to assess the bacteriological quality of drinking water during pre and post monsoon months for five different slum locations of Dehradun city and water related diseases affecting the child population of 0-5 years of age during the post monsoon month. Also perception study of slum dwellers has been carried out regarding accessibility to public health care services and various barriers to it. In total 30 drinking water samples from point of use were collected from five slums during the months of May and August and bacteriological analysis was done using standard methods. Health related information based on prevalence rate of water borne diseases was gathered through pre-designed survey questionnaires. Results showed that all water samples were found highly contaminated during post monsoon month with mean values of Total Coliform at 1129.52±970.28 count/100 mL and E.coli at 22.37±11.74 count/100 mL respectively. The point prevalence rate of Diarrhea among all children was found to be highest i.e. 45 percent out of five diseases. In addition, total cases of child population affected by water related diseases was found negatively correlated with various social and environmental factors. Public health care services for the medical treatment was only preferred by 26 percent of slum dwellers due to existence of various barriers.
Sustainability and ultra-processed foods: role of youth
Get PDFThe objective of this research is to study and look at the ways how processed food affects human and environmental health and to find alternatives to processed food. Sustainability refers to the efforts made to meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to fulfil their requirements. Sustainability aims at environment-friendly progress and development. World Health Organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Processed food is any food that has been changed in its form and nature by using certain processing techniques such as freezing, canning and dehydrating. The focus of this research is “ultra-processed foods”. Ultra-processed foods are the final food product that is processed by using chemicals and unnatural preservatives. As defined by the United Nations, youth refers to the young people who fall in the age group of 15-24 years.The problem: ultra-processed foods and its impact on human and environmental wellbeing. The food processing industry is largely driven by profit-making objectives owing to the intense competition in the market. The manufacturers of food processing have to ensure that they don’t lose out their customers to their competitors. To maintain their consumer base the manufacturers work to make their processed food desirable and attractive. In the process, they resort to the usage of such products that are unnatural and unhealthy for both the human body as well as the environment. Some of the examples of such ingredients include chemicals used for preserving, colouring, and adding texture and flavour to the natural food, refined carbohydrates, sweeteners, and processed vegetable oils.Due to the use of above-mentioned ingredients, the consumption of ultra-processed foods becomes harmful to the human body. It has been found out through research that their consumption does not add any nutritional value to the human body. Moreover, it becomes very difficult for the human body to digest ultra-processed foods. Some people become addicted to such food and it has been studied that some food products are more addictive than drugs. Apart from this, the intake of the ultra-processed foods increases the instances of several diseases such as heart ailments, diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity.Processed food also impacts the natural environment. The waste generated after the processing of the food and the handling of the waste affects the air, water and soil. The process of handling and packaging of the product results in the release of harmful chemicals and toxins in the environment. This not only affects the natural environment but also human health. The solution to this problem is to create awareness about the harmful effects of ultra-processed foods and to promote sustainable alternatives to it. The youth can play a very important role in spreading awareness about the ill-effects as well as the alternatives to the ultra-processed foods. The sample of our study is the young consumers of ultra-processed foods of the University of Delhi. This is because the youth is the largest consumer of the ultra-processed foods and they can work towards promoting more sustainable and healthy food choices and habits amongst people. The research questions are: 1) What are the different kinds of ultra-processed foods that are consumed by people? 2) How does the food processing industry work? 3) How can the youth be made aware about the ill-effects of ultra-processed foods? 4) What are the sustainable alternatives to ultra-processed foods? 5) What role youth can play in promoting sustainable alternatives? The hypothesis are: 1) Ultra-processed foods affect the environment and human well-being negatively. 2) The youth can play a positive role in promoting alternatives to ultra-processed foods.The research methodology, is the theoretical and empirical analysis of the study. The nudge theory would be applied to understand how alternatives can be promoted by the youth. Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein introduced the concept of nudging and defined a nudge as “any aspect of the choice, architecture that predictably alters people’s behaviour without forbidding any options or significantly changing their economic incentives.” It doesn’t mean restricting the options available to the people but it means regulating their behaviour. The questionnaires and surveys to assess the consuming habits of the people and the use of pictorial and graphical representation of the data collected through the surveys and questionnaires are used. Despite the study focuses on the role of the youth, the surveys were conducted with youth as well as adults to make the study more inclusive and comprehensive
Public Distribution System in Sikkim: A Comparative Analysis with North Eastern States of India
Get PDFPublic Distribution System (PDS) is a food subsidy mechanism ensuring everyday essential food and non-food items such as rice, wheat, sugar and kerosene at a subsidised rate and also to insulate poor from rising market prices. In Sikkim, Public Distribution System started in 1978 and was further strengthened by introducing Targeted Public Distribution System(TPDS) in 1997 mainly focusing on the poor. The present paper intends to study the comparative analysis of public distribution system (PDS) in north eastern states of India and effectiveness of public distribution system (PDS) in Sikkim. The secondary data has been collected from Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public distribution. The collected data has been analysed by using percentage method and ratio analysis. The result of the study discloses that there is a wide gap between the ratio of Tripura (0.22) and Nagaland (0.13) in terms of ration card holders and between Mizoram (0.98) and Meghalaya (0.30) in terms of beneficiaries. Tripura is setting a good example in terms of its effectiveness of the public distribution system and has become first state among all the north eastern states to offer intra state portability to beneficiaries where they can buy grains from any fair price shops in the state thereby making the system flexible. In Sikkim, the maximum number of people deriving benefits from public distribution system are from Priority Household (PHH) category. There is a need to increase the number of fair price shops in North Sikkim and also to the storage capacity should be widen up to deliver foodgrains regularly specially during heavy rainfall as such the road gets blocked where there is no possibility of transaction to take place. North-Eastern states are geographically isolated and majority of the people have low economic status so public distribution system plays a significant role for the sustenance of their life as it delivers daily essential food items at a subsidised rate and hence the system should run in a very transparent and accountable manner without depriving the benefits of needy one’s and not letting the poor one’s sleep empty stomach
Urban biodiversity conservation a basic concept of sustainable urbanism: a systematic review
Get PDFDelhi is a highly urbanized city in India. The rapid increase in population and unplanned development of infrastructure within the built-up environment is continuously damaging the urban and peri-urban green spaces of Delhi. Our modern indoor bound lifestyle is distancing us from the natural world. Through this paper, we have tried to review the possible contributions of both blue and green infrastructure on the urban environment and also on the wellbeing of the urban dweller. In continuation, this review article provides an interdisciplinary overview of the scientifically grounded knowledge on urban biodiversity and conservation, how it benefits urban ecosystems through their services, and finally integration of urban biodiversity into urban planning. At the outcome, knowledge gaps and opportunities for future research under the theme “Green Urbanism” has been critically reviewed.
Key words: Conservation, Ecosystem services, Human health, Urban Biodiversity, Urban gree
Perceived potential of web2.0 technologies in agriculture among agricultural students in tertiary institutions of Osun state, Nigeria
Get PDFWeb2.0 has put together viable ICT tools via internet operation for the development of Agriculture with little or no documentation of its potential uses. This study assessed the perceived potential of Web2.0 technologies in agriculture among agricultural students in tertiary institutions of Osun State, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling procedure was adopted to select 360 agricultural students for the study. Data were collected using questionnaire and analyzed using appropriate descriptive statistics. The results revealed that over 50 percent of the respondents used Facebook, Whatsapp, YouTube, BBM, Google plus, Instagram, Twitter and Blogs. In addition, (many 67.5%) had high knowledge level of Web2.0 technologies. Furthermore, over 50 percent of the respondents perceived at least three of Facebook, Whatsapp, YouTube, BBM, Google plus, Instagram, Twitter, Blogs and skype as having potentials for dissemination of agricultural innovations to farmers; connect farmers with market for their produce; advertise agricultural produce; receive feedbacks from farmers; boost social interactions among stakeholders; teach agriculture to the children; and organize online meetings among agricultural stakeholders. It was concluded that the agricultural students, being future experts in agriculture, were conversant with the use of Web2.0 technologies as potential tools to further develop agriculture in Nigeria.
Keywords: Perceived potential, Web2.0, Agricultural Students, Farmer