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Abstract : Analysis of Nutritional Components of Horse Radish Tree Flowers (Moringa oleifera) Wildly Grown in Sindh Province
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Abstract: The present research study was aimed at determining the proximate and mineral composition of horse radish tree flowers by utilizing standard methodologies. The mean moisture content in fresh, thermally dehydrated, curry, shade dried and boiled fresh /processed samples of horse radish tree flowers was 80.98, 5.40, 68.07, 5.84 and 86.26%, respectively. The vegetable had the highest pH, carbohydrates, total solids, nitrogen free extracts and calorific values in thermally dried samples and crude fiber, ash and protein values were higher in shade dried samples. Whereas, fat and total fatty acids were found higher in curry samples. There was a significant presence of dietary essential micro-nutrients. It was therefore revealed that horse radish tree flowers(Moringa oleifera) when consumed in curry form could also be a good source of nutrients. The inclusion of horse radish tree flowers into the diet could potentially address some of the challenges, such as health benefits, food security and increase life expectancy in Sindh, Pakistan. Keywords: Nontraditional vegetable, horse radish tree flowers(Moringa oleifera), proximate and minerals. |
Abstract : Effect of Neem Products and Synthetic Insecticides against Sucking Insect Pests of Cauliflower under Field Conditions
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Abstract: :A field study was carried out during 2015 at Muhammad Bachal farm at Bakrani District Larkana. Four treatments with three replications were applied. The treatments were: T1=Chemical control (Diamond 20SP), T2=Neem oil, T3= Neem kernel, T4= Untreated (Control). Two insect pests were found infesting Cauliflower including white fliesand thrips. Pre-treatment- and post-treatment observations were recorded. The results revealed that against thrips, the first spray of chemical control (Diamond) showed highest reduction percent (50.61%) followed by neem oil (43.33%), neem kernel (40.42%), and lowest for untreated control (10.31%); while in the second spray also, chemical control (Diamond) showed highest effect against thrips (58.51%); followed by neem oil (57.88%), neem kernel (52.43%) and least by untreated plot (14.77%). Against white flies chemical control (Diamond) showed highest effect (82.89%) as observed during 1st spray, followed by neem oil (72.47%), neem kernel (72.68%), and untreated control (5.12%), while after second spray also chemical control (Diamond) showed highest reduction percent (85.53%) followed by neem oil (74.34%), neem kernel (72.26%), and the lowest was resulted by untreated control (4.11%). Chemical control (Diamond) showed its superiority in effect to combat sucking insect pests studied in cauliflower, followed by neem oil, neem kernel, and untreated control remained the least. Keywords: Neem products, Synthetic insecticides, Sucking pests of cauliflower. |
Abstract : Geospatial Analysis of Urbanization and its Impact on Land Use Changes in Sargodha, Pakistan
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Abstract: : The focus of this study is on the application of GIS and remote sensing on urbanization and its impact on land use changes in Sargodha from 1992-2015. Sargodha has witnessed rapid urbanization and due to urban expansion many changes have been detected in the land use of Sargodha. For this study, census data, multi-temporal city maps and multi spectral satellite images are used. Landsat TM 1992 and ETM+ 2000, 2005, 2010 and 2015 Landsat 8 are classified using supervised classified method (MLC) to produce land use maps. The classification accuracy has been assessed by calculating kappa index of agreement and ground control points were also collected to verify the results. The results indicate that, over the past 24 years there is a growing trend in urban land use while the agricultural land and all other categories are showing a declining trend since 1992. The total increase in urban land use is 25380.8 hectares and it has increased in 2000, 2005, 2010, and 2015 at the rate of 2.2%, 4.1%, 9.2% and 17.4% respectively. This rapid urbanization resulted into loss of agricultural land. While the overall change observed in agricultural land, water area and bare land is -11008.5, -38926.5 and 9492.7 hectares respectively. Keywords: Urbanization, Land use, Change Detection, RS, GIS |
Abstract : Comprehension and Intuition of the Sixth Sense Technology: A Survey Based Case Study of Pakistan
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Abstract: : This paper emphasize on the sixth sense technology which is estimated to be blowout worldwide in upcoming year. It is one of the latest technology which helps to tie the physical world with the digital world. Sixth Sense technology is a technology by means of which a system could be taught to distinguish and percept, and act in response as preferred in the real world objects. To conduct the study a set of survey questions have been prepared and distributed among participants of selected groups. Therefore the result has been evaluated based on the pros and cons of the latest technology. Researches have been made on this latest and most breathtaking technology which is thus far to be publicizing in the market. Distinctive realization methodology and the potential applications and prospect of such technology is under considerations. Keywords: Sixth Sense Technology, Augmented Reality, Computer Vision, Human-Computer Interaction, Image, Evolution, Applications, WUW, Gesture Recognition, mobile device, RFID. |
Abstract : Psychosocial Correlates of Psychological Distress among First Time Pregnant Mothers
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Abstract: : Objective: The study investigated the relation of marital relationship and social support with psychological distress in first time pregnant women. Study Design: Correlational design. Setting and Duration: The study was carried out in Lahore, Pakistan, over a period of six months. Subjects and Methods: The sample of the present study includes 100 pregnant first time mothers. Sample of pregnant females was collected from the maternity ward of different hospital located in Lahore. Pregnant females included in sample were falling with the age range of 20-35 years, the minimum duration of their marriage was at least 2 years and minimum qualification was intermediate. Those women were selected who had no history of psychological problem and had never been on any kind of psychiatric/ psychological treatment (psychotropic medication /psychotherapy). The participants completed the Demographic Information sheet, Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale, Relationship assessment Scale and Social Provision Scale. Responses were scored according to the producer given in the manuals. Results: Mean ± SD of age was 26.21 ± 2.8 years. Significant (p<.05) relationship was found between marital relationship and psychological distress among first time mothers whereas social support was also significant predictor of psychological distress among first time mothers. Conclusion: It is to be concluded that quality of marital relationship and social support affects on psychological distress of first time pregnant women. Keywords: First time pregnancy, Marital Relationship, Psychological Distress, Social Support. |