The occurrence of natural disasters is currently one of the major developmental challenges that the world is facing. The Society for National Integration through Rural Development (SNIRD), an NGO working with the fisherfolk communities in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, has long been working towards reducing community vulnerability and strengthening coping mechanisms. As there were no preparedness measures among the communities, the impact of the disaster was worsened, often destroying their livelihood support mechanisms. Hence SNIRD initiated a project to organize the community and imparted trainings towards disaster coping mechanisms. The project followed a community-based strategy, making use of Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) techniques by involving the community. This paper deals with the techniques of vulnerability assessment by involving the community and in preparing alternate livelihood income plan towards disaster preparedness and management. The project was evaluated using an amended version of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) and found that the project was able to sufficiently increase their alternative livelihood mechanisms and therewith comprehensively and sustainable decrease community vulnerability to natural disasters.
Mitigation Of What And By What PresentationfinalLn Perch
Presentation of Draft Final findings from Research Paper on Mitigation of What and Adaptation by Whom. Presented at DevNet Conference, Uppsala, Sweden, November 2010
Multidisciplinary Journal Supported by TETFund. The journals would publish papers covering a wide range of subjects in journal science, management science, educational, agricultural, architectural, accounting and finance, business administration, entrepreneurship, business education, all journals
Social Resilience andNatural Resource Dependent Societies -Kenya-Dr. Asenath Maobe
This lecture was presented to Master of Science Students at the University of Nairobi, in January 2021 at the invitation of Prof. Joanes Atela a seasoned climate change expert and a convener of Africa Research and Impact Network (ARIN).
The lecture highlights the praxis between social resilience and natural resource dependent societies, a Kenyan context. Enjoy!
This lecture covered Module 1 of course CVE1-405 Planning for Sustainable Development of Second year B. Tech Civil Engineering affiliated to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere, Raigad, Maharashtra- India.
Mitigation Of What And By What PresentationfinalLn Perch
Presentation of Draft Final findings from Research Paper on Mitigation of What and Adaptation by Whom. Presented at DevNet Conference, Uppsala, Sweden, November 2010
Multidisciplinary Journal Supported by TETFund. The journals would publish papers covering a wide range of subjects in journal science, management science, educational, agricultural, architectural, accounting and finance, business administration, entrepreneurship, business education, all journals
Social Resilience andNatural Resource Dependent Societies -Kenya-Dr. Asenath Maobe
This lecture was presented to Master of Science Students at the University of Nairobi, in January 2021 at the invitation of Prof. Joanes Atela a seasoned climate change expert and a convener of Africa Research and Impact Network (ARIN).
The lecture highlights the praxis between social resilience and natural resource dependent societies, a Kenyan context. Enjoy!
This lecture covered Module 1 of course CVE1-405 Planning for Sustainable Development of Second year B. Tech Civil Engineering affiliated to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere, Raigad, Maharashtra- India.
The purpose of the Organisational Sustainability slide show is to present a way organisations, both private and public sector, can :
a) Improve theirs and others sustainability, and in doing so also
b) Show how their progress can be measured in economic, community, and environmental terms .
Importance of connected communities to flood resilienceNeil Dufty
Floodplain risk management and emergency management will never protect all Victorian communities in all floods. There will always be some residual risk for communities, meaning that the focus will be on how they look after themselves particularly in large flood events. This self-ability to prepare, respond and recover will largely determine how quickly communities return to normal functioning – a measure of flood resilience.
There is a relatively large body of psychological research that identifies the factors determining people’s flood preparedness, appropriate response and effective recovery. However, according to research into disaster resilient communities, not only is the participation of individuals required, but also collective action. Several researchers have found that community connectedness (especially ‘social capital’) is a critical factor in the ability of a community to recover after a disaster.
Social capital has been defined as the ‘networks, norms, and social trust that facilitate coordination and cooperation for mutual benefit’ (Putnam, 1995). Research into recent disasters around the world, such as the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and Hurricane Katrina, has shown the benefits of social capital in providing resources for a faster and more efficient recovery. Some recent post-flood evaluations conducted in Victoria also indicate the importance of social capital in flood response and recovery. Research by the Victorian Department of Planning and Community Development has shown the need for social capital formation in building general community resilience across the state.
There are several implications of these findings for floodplain and emergency agencies including the need to work with community developers in state and local government to assess and strengthen community connections through social capital formation in flood-prone Victorian communities. This should be done as a preparation for flooding to enable the different types of social capital to work in communities during and after a flood.
Another implication is that community flood education and engagement programs such as FloodSafe should include content that helps people and communities learn how to form and use social capital as part of flood preparedness.
Needs for Disaster Risks Reduction Education in Nigeriaiosrjce
This paper reviews disaster risk reduction and the need to involve disaster education in educational institutions
curriculum for sustainable quality education. Disaster encompass serious disruption of the functioning of society causing
wide spread human, material, economic, or environmental losses which exceeds the ability of the affected community to
cope, using its own resources. Rising concern on disaster risks in all countries is evidenced in the number of major disasters
and the amount of losses sustained there-from have been on the increase. Framework of Action (HFA) stresses the “use of
knowledge, innovation and education to build a culture of safety and resilience.” This paper advocates turning human
knowledge into local action to reduce disaster risks. The basic principles should outline the general objectives and scope of
disaster risks reduction at schools and educational materials to teach all stages of disaster risks reduction through quality
education.
On Sunday, the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the second part in a major scientific assessment of climate change. The Report found that the effects of climate change are already visible from the tops of the highest mountains to the deep sea, and that society needs to prepare for a wide range of climate change-related threats during the next few decades.
Redefining Community Based Disaster Risk Management through Enhanced Early Wa...Mavic Pineda
This presentation was first delivered in ICKET 2014 held in Jeju, South Korea in July 2014. In the same month, the said presentation was echoed in Ateneo de Manila University.
Seed Yield Stability and Genotype x Environment Interaction of Common Bean (P...Premier Publishers
When genotypes are introduced into a new and diverse production environments, occurrence of significant genotype by environment interaction (GEI) complicates selection of stable genotypes. Therefore, fifteen introduced and one check small red common bean lines were evaluated at five representative dry bean growing locations of Ethiopia for seed yield performance using a 4x4 triple lattice design in the 2013 and 2014 main cropping seasons to estimate the magnitude of GEI effects and to identify broadly or specifically adapted lines. Combined analysis of variance, Additive Main effects and Multiplicative Interaction (AMMI) and Genotype plus Genotype x Environment interaction (GGE) biplot models were used to interpret the data. Both the main and interaction effects were highly significant (p< 0.01) and environment, line, and GEI explained 81.06%, 3.21% and 15.73% of variations, respectively, indicating greater influence of environments and importance of simultaneous consideration of mean performance and stability. PC1 and PC2 were highly significant (p < 0.01) and together contributed nearly 60% variation in the GEI sum of squares. AMMI 1, GGE ranking, and GGE comparison biplots enabled identification of both high seed yielding and broadly adapted lines, KG-71-1, KG-71-23, and KG-71-44. Polygonal GGE biplot analysis enabled identification of four mega-environments and specifically adapted lines. However, the specific adaptability of lines was not repeated over years and thus, GEI couldn't be exploited and therefore, broadly adapted lines were recommended for verification and release.
Trends and determinants of coffee commercialization among smallholder farmers...Premier Publishers
Transforming agricultural output from subsistence to commercial based is being the crucial option for many agriculture dependent developing countries. This study was aimed to assess coffee commercialization trends and factors that affect coffee commercialization level. Primary data was collected from 156 households of three coffee potential districts of Jimma zone through personal interviews. Descriptive statistics and econometric models were used to analyze the data. The result of the study revealed that the mean coffee consumption level was 21.6 % and the overall mean commercialization level was 68 % which is higher at Manna district (74 %). The results of Tobit model also shows distance to main market and distance to marketing cooperatives, transport cost and land allocated for other crops affects level of coffee commercialization negatively and significantly. However, total land holding of the household head, coffee price and volume of coffee produced affects level of commercialization positively and significantly. It is recommended support towards developing institutional sectors like marketing cooperatives and improving physical access to market places could yield positive results towards coffee commercialization by smallholder coffee producers.
The purpose of the Organisational Sustainability slide show is to present a way organisations, both private and public sector, can :
a) Improve theirs and others sustainability, and in doing so also
b) Show how their progress can be measured in economic, community, and environmental terms .
Importance of connected communities to flood resilienceNeil Dufty
Floodplain risk management and emergency management will never protect all Victorian communities in all floods. There will always be some residual risk for communities, meaning that the focus will be on how they look after themselves particularly in large flood events. This self-ability to prepare, respond and recover will largely determine how quickly communities return to normal functioning – a measure of flood resilience.
There is a relatively large body of psychological research that identifies the factors determining people’s flood preparedness, appropriate response and effective recovery. However, according to research into disaster resilient communities, not only is the participation of individuals required, but also collective action. Several researchers have found that community connectedness (especially ‘social capital’) is a critical factor in the ability of a community to recover after a disaster.
Social capital has been defined as the ‘networks, norms, and social trust that facilitate coordination and cooperation for mutual benefit’ (Putnam, 1995). Research into recent disasters around the world, such as the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and Hurricane Katrina, has shown the benefits of social capital in providing resources for a faster and more efficient recovery. Some recent post-flood evaluations conducted in Victoria also indicate the importance of social capital in flood response and recovery. Research by the Victorian Department of Planning and Community Development has shown the need for social capital formation in building general community resilience across the state.
There are several implications of these findings for floodplain and emergency agencies including the need to work with community developers in state and local government to assess and strengthen community connections through social capital formation in flood-prone Victorian communities. This should be done as a preparation for flooding to enable the different types of social capital to work in communities during and after a flood.
Another implication is that community flood education and engagement programs such as FloodSafe should include content that helps people and communities learn how to form and use social capital as part of flood preparedness.
Needs for Disaster Risks Reduction Education in Nigeriaiosrjce
This paper reviews disaster risk reduction and the need to involve disaster education in educational institutions
curriculum for sustainable quality education. Disaster encompass serious disruption of the functioning of society causing
wide spread human, material, economic, or environmental losses which exceeds the ability of the affected community to
cope, using its own resources. Rising concern on disaster risks in all countries is evidenced in the number of major disasters
and the amount of losses sustained there-from have been on the increase. Framework of Action (HFA) stresses the “use of
knowledge, innovation and education to build a culture of safety and resilience.” This paper advocates turning human
knowledge into local action to reduce disaster risks. The basic principles should outline the general objectives and scope of
disaster risks reduction at schools and educational materials to teach all stages of disaster risks reduction through quality
education.
On Sunday, the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the second part in a major scientific assessment of climate change. The Report found that the effects of climate change are already visible from the tops of the highest mountains to the deep sea, and that society needs to prepare for a wide range of climate change-related threats during the next few decades.
Redefining Community Based Disaster Risk Management through Enhanced Early Wa...Mavic Pineda
This presentation was first delivered in ICKET 2014 held in Jeju, South Korea in July 2014. In the same month, the said presentation was echoed in Ateneo de Manila University.
Seed Yield Stability and Genotype x Environment Interaction of Common Bean (P...Premier Publishers
When genotypes are introduced into a new and diverse production environments, occurrence of significant genotype by environment interaction (GEI) complicates selection of stable genotypes. Therefore, fifteen introduced and one check small red common bean lines were evaluated at five representative dry bean growing locations of Ethiopia for seed yield performance using a 4x4 triple lattice design in the 2013 and 2014 main cropping seasons to estimate the magnitude of GEI effects and to identify broadly or specifically adapted lines. Combined analysis of variance, Additive Main effects and Multiplicative Interaction (AMMI) and Genotype plus Genotype x Environment interaction (GGE) biplot models were used to interpret the data. Both the main and interaction effects were highly significant (p< 0.01) and environment, line, and GEI explained 81.06%, 3.21% and 15.73% of variations, respectively, indicating greater influence of environments and importance of simultaneous consideration of mean performance and stability. PC1 and PC2 were highly significant (p < 0.01) and together contributed nearly 60% variation in the GEI sum of squares. AMMI 1, GGE ranking, and GGE comparison biplots enabled identification of both high seed yielding and broadly adapted lines, KG-71-1, KG-71-23, and KG-71-44. Polygonal GGE biplot analysis enabled identification of four mega-environments and specifically adapted lines. However, the specific adaptability of lines was not repeated over years and thus, GEI couldn't be exploited and therefore, broadly adapted lines were recommended for verification and release.
Trends and determinants of coffee commercialization among smallholder farmers...Premier Publishers
Transforming agricultural output from subsistence to commercial based is being the crucial option for many agriculture dependent developing countries. This study was aimed to assess coffee commercialization trends and factors that affect coffee commercialization level. Primary data was collected from 156 households of three coffee potential districts of Jimma zone through personal interviews. Descriptive statistics and econometric models were used to analyze the data. The result of the study revealed that the mean coffee consumption level was 21.6 % and the overall mean commercialization level was 68 % which is higher at Manna district (74 %). The results of Tobit model also shows distance to main market and distance to marketing cooperatives, transport cost and land allocated for other crops affects level of coffee commercialization negatively and significantly. However, total land holding of the household head, coffee price and volume of coffee produced affects level of commercialization positively and significantly. It is recommended support towards developing institutional sectors like marketing cooperatives and improving physical access to market places could yield positive results towards coffee commercialization by smallholder coffee producers.
The work evaluates the response of the heart rate of non-mechanics handling some specific loads in the common postures employed during road-side repair of automobile and later, the result was validated with the auto-mechanics during repair activities. The purpose is to specify the safe work-impulse of auto-mechanics in the common postures, such as, bending, stooping and supine posture, used during roadside repair. The safe work-impulse was determined for preselected healthy non-mechanics of the classified age groups who gave informed consent. Increase in heart rates at exhaustion of non-mechanics in each age group, in lifting predetermined loads were measured using digital premium pressure monitor with a comfit cuff. Consequently, the work-impulse charts for the load classifications and different age-groups were developed for the different postures. The heart rates of the auto-mechanics performing specific tasks during engine repairs were then measured to determine the equivalent work-impulse, using the developed charts. The result revealed that, auto-mechanics handling the same mass of load under the same conditions have lower safe work-impulse. In conclusion, the study reveals that roadside auto-mechanics have the capacity to sustain higher safe work-impulse in bending and supine postures than in stooping posture.
Adapted progressive isoinertial lifting evaluation for determining lifting ca...Premier Publishers
Weight of the load and its characteristics is considered to be the important risk factor for low back disorders (LBD) among manual materials handlers. Determining weight of the load and the amount of load a person can lift is important in minimizing the incidence of LBD. Among various methods like isometric, isoinertial and isokinetic, isoinertial approach of lifting evaluation is best as it is safe, inexpensive, simple and dynamically represents real world lifting. The objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of adapted progressive isoinertial lifting evaluation (PILE) for determining maximum acceptable weight of lift (MAWL). This experimental study was conducted among 30 adult male participants recruited from a university community. Adaptation was done to the box dimensions and the weights used for PILE. The subjects were instructed to perform the PILE protocol using adapted box and weights using free lifting technique at two vertical distances and lifting capacity was determined. Heart rate was monitored throughout the trial and the participants were asked to rate their discomfort in a six point likert scale. All the participants were comfortable in performing adapted PILE and no untoward incident was noticed during the procedure. It may be feasible to adapt PILE for determining lifting capacity.
Free radical scavenging activity, phytochemistry and antimicrobial properties...Premier Publishers
This study is aimed at investigating the phytochemistry, free radical scavenging activity and antimicrobial properties of Tetrapleura tetraptera seeds. The results of the analysis of Tetrapleura tetraptera seeds showed the presence of phenols (0.34 %), flavonoids (0.91 %), alkaloids (0.52 %), tannins (0.23 %) and saponins (0.51 %). Vitamins include ascorbic acid (5.23 %), riboflavin (0.11 %), niacin (1.25 %),-carotenoid (3.40 %) and thiamine (0.06 %). Proximate compositions were moisture (14.73 %), ash (7.30 %), crude protein (17.36 %), crude fibre (6.68 %) and lipids (35.19 %). Mineral elements were calcium (1.41 %), magnesium (0.48 %), potassium (0.56 %), sodium (0.21 %), phosphorus (0.32 %), iron (1.20 %), copper (0.13 %) and zinc (0.77 %). The seed extract showed potent free radical scavenging activity (6.72 – 22.8 %) using ascorbic acid as a standard (12.10 - 42.00 %). The seed extract exhibited significant antimicrobial activity (7.00 – 20.00 mm) and the zones of inhibition were compared with that of ciprofloxacin as standard (15.00 – 28.00 mm). From these investigations, seed extract of Tetrapleura tetraptera has proven to be considered an excellent source of nutriceuticals, a potential antioxidant and antimicrobial agents owing to its high level of phytochemical and vitamin constituents.
Bone health of postpartum women: Unexpected high prevalence of a health probl...Premier Publishers
The aim was to see the effect of pregnancy on Bone Mineral Density (BMD) and bone turnover markers (BTMs) in the immediate postpartum period and 12 months thereafter. Eighty women delivered at KAUH (May 2009-Oct 2010) had BMD, bone profile, 25-OH vitamin D and (BTMs). Inclusion criteria: Singleton pregnancy without medical or pregnancy complications. Exclusion criteria: multiple pregnancies, history of diabetes thyroid or bone disease, and use of any medication that affect calcium metabolism. Biochemical tests were repeated for 27 women after one year. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS 16. Eighty women had BMD before discharge. Sixty four women (80%) had low BMD; sixteen of these (25%) had osteoporosis. Although bone profiles were normal, Vitamin D levels were moderately or severely deficient in 35.37% of women. After adjustment for BMI and age there was no correlation between BMD and other variables. Multiple linear regressions showed that BMI was the predictor for BMD (P=0.0014). There was no significant difference between postpartum bone BTMs and bone profiles, and those after twelve months.
Osteoporosis/ osteopenia is a significant health problem in this group of women. Further studies are needed to look into predisposing factors.
Opportunities and constraints of coffee production in West Hararghe, EthiopiaPremier Publishers
Assessing factors influencing coffee production and productivity was used to develop appropriate technology for improvement and inform policy makers to understand gap concerning the commodity. Therefore, this study was designed to assess constraints and opportunities of coffee production in West Hararghe Zone. It employed multi-stage sampling procedure. In the first stage, Daro Lebu, Habro and Boke districts were selected purposively based on coffee production potential from the zone. In the second stage, a total of seven kebeles and 170 households were randomly selected. Household questionnaires were employed to collect primary data and analyzed by using descriptive statistics. The study revealed diseases, pest, poor access to market information, lack of physical infrastructure, lack of improved coffee variety and weak extensions services were major constraints of coffee production and productivity. On the other hand, high quality of Harar coffee, high demand of Hararghe coffee on world market, construction of rural road, availability of mobile phone, good indigenous knowledge were major opportunities for coffee producers in the area. Therefore, findings of study indicated that development of disease resistance coffee variety, assessment of farmers` indigenous knowledge, providing extension service and enhancing infrastructural and institution facilities need emphasis to improve coffee production and productivity.
Municipal solid waste landfill site selection in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropo...Premier Publishers
One of the threats to global environmental health is waste generation. Growth in population as well as rise in the quantity of municipal solid waste generated has made it difficult to locate appropriate site for waste disposal in most urban areas. Land filling is now accepted as the most widely used method for addressing this problem in all countries of the world. However, appropriate site selection for land filling is a problem in waste management and therefore needs to be addressed. This research sought to identify a suitable landfill site for waste disposal in Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis of Ghana. To achieve this, Geographical Information System (GIS), Fuzzy Logic and Multi-criteria Evaluation (MCE) were applied in order to display and rank candidate sites. The analysis was limited to criteria that were selected and relevant to the area under investigation. The results obtained provide clear areas for landfill sites in the study area and finally arrives at suitable areas.
Livestock waste management practices in Oyo state, NigeriaPremier Publishers
Livestock waste management methods were evaluated in Oyo State where different farms were visited, structured pre-tested and peer-reviewed questionnaires were administered. The results of this study revealed that the use of animal wastes as manure for farmlands or outright dumping in the bushes, garbage sites or open lands were the most common waste disposal methods practiced by commercial poultry and livestock keepers in Oyo State. Out of all the farms sampled, 45% of the farms practiced Open lands waste disposal methods, 10% practiced sun-dried and burned animal wastes disposal methods, 14% practiced flushing wastes into nearby streams and rivers as slurry, 24% used a combination of all the three methods as space or time permits, 2% turn their waste to biogas for cooking or lightening on the farm and 5% use part of the waste as feed source for ruminants or fishes on the farm. The results showed that larger percentage of the farms does not have an environmental friendly animal waste management system and the implication is widespread air, water and land pollution.
An economic study of small-scale tilapia fish farming in Mymensingh district ...Premier Publishers
The study was designed to estimate the costs, returns and resource use efficiency of tilapia fish farming in some selected areas of Mymensingh district. Both tabular and statistical techniques were used to achieve the objectives set for the study. The study revealed that the tilapia fish production is profitable business. Per hectare yield of tilapia fish were 19432 kg, 23234 kg, 27993 kg, for which money value was Tk. 2407846, 2950242, 3517805 for marginal, small and medium farmers, respectively. Benefit cost ratio was the highest for medium farmers (1.33) followed by marginal and small farmers (1.27). It was observed that the coefficient of human labour, feed and irrigation charge had significant effect on economic returns. Resource use efficiency analysis revealed that farmers are not efficient in using resources in tilapia fish production. Human labour cost, feed cost and fish protection chemicals cost were underused and therefore increase the use of these resources can maximize profit in tilapia fish production. Multiple ownership of pond, high price of feed, high disease infestation and lack of scientific knowledge and management were found the major problems for tilapia fish.
Behavior of Bees Associated with the Wild Blueberry Agro-ecosystem in the USAPremier Publishers
Greenhouse and field studies were conducted between 1996 and 2014 in Maine to assess the behavior of selected bee taxa that visit wild blueberry, Vaccinium angustifolium (Ericaceae) Aiton. Some of my findings are as follows. When individual foraging efficiency was assessed on wild blueberry for four common bee pollinators, bumble bees were most efficient and honey bees were the least efficient in terms of the number of pollen grains deposited on a stigma in a single visit (P< 0.0001). However, I also found that the prior bumble bee visitation to flowers enhanced the pollination efficacy of honey bees. Field observations suggested that bumble bees recruit to plants with higher floral density and that bumble bees and andrenids forage for longer periods of time in the day than sweat bees and Osmia leaf cutting bees; honey bees showed intermediate foraging durations. Honey bees and solitary native bees were found to forage at an increasing rate with increasing air temperature, while bumble bee queens tended to forage independently of air temperature. Foraging patterns among the following bee taxa such as bumble bees, andrenids, megachilids, and honey bees also varied and the implications of these differing foraging patterns relative to pollination are discussed.
Building capacity in urban communities and schools: Community collaboration a...Premier Publishers
This research uses survey evidence gathered from more than 5,500 voters living in Wichita, Kansas (USA). The purpose was to better understand coproduction in community development organized around neighborhood schools. When this approach is combined with direct investment paid for through increased taxes, it can build community capacity and create opportunity for disadvantaged school children. This research found that, in spite of modernity, neighborhoods are still valued places for community development. Most citizens are willing to work collaboratively to improve schools and the neighborhoods where schools are located. In addition, taxpayers pledged support for increased investment in the education of disadvantaged schoolchildren. This pledge was honored by the passage of a referendum and the issuance of debt to support investment in neighborhood schools with the understanding that this debt would be retired through increased taxes.
Smallholder farmers pathway to resilience: achieving food security through ad...Premier Publishers
Building smallholder farmers’ resilience is essential to the sustainability of food security interventions. Being food secure alone is not enough, as disasters, including climate related extremes can quickly wipe out hard won development gains. Climate variability is an immediate challenge affecting the economy and poses threats to agriculture production and food security for smallholder farmers in rural communities. The livelihoods of people who depend on climate sensitive agricultural resources are particularly vulnerable. This study used a survey method to envisage adaptation strategies in agricultural production of smallholder farmer so as to increase resilience and create opportunities for increasing food security and environmental sustainability. The results indicated that more frequent and severe extreme climatic events, especially drought and heavy rainfall pose challenges to agricultural production and on ensuring food security in the area. To deal with such climate related extreme events, farmers develop different adaptation measures. Although farmers’ adaptation measures may not succeed completely, they form the basis of solutions to extreme events and disaster preparedness. It suggested that, addressing the threat posed by climate change will require better quantification of the problem, greater attention for prioritizing which production systems are vulnerable, and a redoubling of land and water management efforts. Climate change is occurring within a background of other global challenges, such as population growth, urbanization, land and water use, rural- urban migration, and biodiversity depletion. Thus, efforts to adapt to the impact of climate change should do so in a manner that is consistent with these broader development issues.
Characterization and In vitro antifungal potential of Rosmarinus officinalis ...Premier Publishers
Antifungal activities of Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) and Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) essential oils evaluated, suppressed the mycelial growth of postharvest pathogenic fungus Colletotrichum sp. The result obtained with the Agar well diffusion method at 75% and 100% concentration of the essential oil were negligible, with the Agar incorporation method the essential oils had effect on the fungus. Eucalyptus essential oil having the highest inhibition of 100% on the mycelial growth of Colletotrichum sp followed by Rosemary essential oil which had 95.24% inhibition on the growth of the fungus Colletotrichum sp, The GC-MS analysis result of the essential oils shows that in Rosemary: Eucalyptol (1,8-Cineole) (32.83%) and Camphor (24.17%) are the main constituents and in Eucalyptus: Eucalyptol (1,8-Cineole) (26.67%) and Terpinen-4-ol (25.08%) are the main constituents, which could be responsible for the antifungal activities of the different essential oils. These essential oils could be used as possible biofungicides as an alternative to synthetic fungicides against pathogenic fungi on tomato fruits.
Standard heterosis of pipeline maize (Zea mays L.) hybrids for grain yield an...Premier Publishers
The knowledge of gene action and heterosis also helps in identification of superior F1 hybrids in order to use further in future breeding programs. The objective of this study was to estimate the amount of standard heterosis of the pipeline maize hybrids for grain yield and yield related traits. A total of eleven pipeline maize hybrids and two standard checks (BH546 and BH547) were evaluated using randomized complete block design with three replications during the 2015 main cropping season at Northwestern Ethiopia. Mean squares due to genotypes were highly significant (P ≤ 0.01) for most grain yield and yield related traits indicating the existence of genetic variation among the evaluated genotypes. The standard heterosis ranged from -38.72 to 33.65%and the highest heterosis was recorded for CML395/CML202//CML464 cross. The observed highest heterosis for grain yield and related traits indicated the possibility of increasing yield by exploiting heterotic potential of maize genotypes. The information generated by this study could be useful for researchers who need to develop high yielding maize hybrids.
Combining ability of inbred lines in quality protein maize (QPM) for varietal...Premier Publishers
Information on the combining ability of elite germplasm is essential to maximize their use for variety development. Sixty-six F1 crosses resulted from diallel crosses of 12 QPM inbred lines and two standard checks BHQP542 and Melkassa6Q were evaluated to determine general (GCA) and specific (SCA) combining ability for yield and yield related traits using alpha-lattice design with two replications during the 2013 cropping season at Mechara. Analysis of variance showed that mean squares due to entries were significant for most traits studied, indicates existence of variability among the materials. Mean squares due to crosses and crosses versus checks were also significant for most studied traits. GCA and SCA mean squares revealed highly significant (p<0.01) differences for grain yield and most yield related traits. Inbred lines P1, P3 and P12 were good general combiners as the lines showed significant and positive GCA effects for grain yield. Among the crosses, P2 x P11 and P6 x P8 manifested positive and significant SCA effects for grain yield, indicating high yielding potential of the cross combinations. In general, this study identified inbred lines and hybrid combinations that had desirable expression of important traits which will be useful for the development of high yielding varieties.
Genotypic variation for agronomical and physiological traits affecting drough...Premier Publishers
The main objective of this study was to evaluate drought resistant genotypes previously developed in CIAT and local cultivars for yield traits and to identify agronomical and physiological traits associated with drought stress environments under the local environment in Yemen. The study materials were selected (16 genotypes) based on phenotypic, physiological traits and drought tolerance indexes in 2006 and 2007, then evaluated in 2008, 2009 and 2010 at three locations representing low rainfall drought (LRD) stress at the southern highland region (SHR) at Ibb – Yemen. Both experiments were subjected to medium to severe drought stress. Genotypes responded differently to drought stress and normal conditions; accordingly these bean genotypes categorized into four groups. The most important group, the group that includes MIB-154, MIB-155, Ser-72, BFB-141, SXB-416, Ser-111, Ser-88, NSL and Taiz-305 genotypes. This group expressed uniform superiority under both normal and drought conditions. The most important group, the group that includes MIB-154, MIB-155, Ser-72, BFB-141, SXB-416, Ser-111, Ser-88, NSL and Taiz-305 genotypes. This group expressed uniform superiority under both normal and drought conditions. Among phenotypic, physiological traits and drought tolerance indexes; delayed leaf senescence (DLS), growth recovery tolerance (LRT), grain filling index (GFI), seed production efficiency (SPE), stomatal conductance, early maturity and stress tolerance index (STI) were found to be the most suitable indices for screening bean lines for drought tolerance under both NS and SD environments as they were highly correlated with both (Yp) and (Ys). Moreover, stability indices analysis of the promising genotypes eight location x three years (2011, 2012 and 2013); proved that genotypes MIB-155, MIB-156, BFB-141, SXB-416 and NSL has high yields with low response indices.
Identification and pathogenicity of fusarium and phomopsis foliar diseases of...Premier Publishers
Research on foliage disease of Jatropha curcas was conducted in Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States of Nigeria to determine the occurrence, incidence and severity of the diseases. Fusarium and Phomopsis species were the fungal pathogens found to be responsible for the disease on J. curcas in the study area. A spore count of the isolates was made and used as inocula in the pathogenicity trial in glasshouse of the department to prove Kochs’ postulate. Results from the farmers’ field revealed that, highest incidence (81.00%) and severity (53.33%) of Phomopsis leaf blight was recorded in Tsaki of Sokoto State, while Janbaki in Kebbi State had the highest incidence (75.33%) and severity (60.00%) of Fusarium leaf blight. The surveys conducted showed that, J. curcas planted in lowland areas tend to be more prone to the fungal leaf blight particularly those close to water source. In the pathogenicity trial, results indicated that, there was no significant difference in the methods of inoculation and number of days after inoculation with respect to incidence and severity of leaf blight. It is recommended that fungicides that can be used for the management of fungal leaf blight of J. curcas should be identified.
Disaster preparedness of the selected Barangays in Rizal, Nueva EcijaIJAEMSJORNAL
Despite substantial public danger awareness commitment and spending, rates of preparedness for disasters remain low. The study used the descriptive method of research. It was found that the disaster preparedness programs and activities on the selected Barangays in Rizal, Nueva Ecija are effective however, it needs improvement on the implementation of the programs so that it will be more effective. The result on the problems about the implementation of disaster preparedness programs and activities is disgracing because those programs and activities have only one aim: to help the community. Local government may generate everyone awareness on the difficulties of implementing disaster preparedness activities and programs. Also, the barangay may conduct trainings or seminars for the barangay officials about disaster preparedness.
Disaster risk reduction practices in bangladeshJahangir Alam
Bangladesh
DRR concept
Evolving Paradigms of DM
Actions and Strategies on DRR
Working with Community
Gaps, Concerns, Limitations & Challenges
Learning and Observation
Step Forward
DP ?New generation DRR Practitioner
GANDHI? Conclusion
Bangladesh:
B-Bay of Bengal
A- Agriculture
N-NGOs
G-Garments and GB
L-Land of Rivers
A-Adaptability
D-Disasters, DM, Democracy
E-Emergency
S-SAARC
H-High: Population growth, Vulnerabilities
This study developed and conducted a systematic mixed-methods grey literature methodology to characterise and identify climate risk insurance initiative in building resilience in developing countries. The study found that climate risk insurance can help developing countries build resilience against extreme weather events. However, there are barriers to the initiative. This is because of the issue of lack of climate data instruments. The collaboration between the public and private sectors is one way to overcome the challenges of implementing climate risk insurance. This systematic review methodology presents crucial insights on the state-of-the-art knowledge on climate risk insurance and resilience in developing countries
FLOOD RISK REDUCTION 1
Flood-Risk Reduction
Student’s Name: Rodney Martinez
Institution’s Name: CSU
Date: 06/01/17
Introduction
Floods have a far-reaching negative implication on the people and the society as a whole. Unpredictable climatic changes have led to the occurrence of flooding which is usually accompanied by massive destruction of properties and infrastructure (Knox, 1993). Disaster preparedness education can help equip the citizens and inhabitants of flooding-prone areas to take precautionary measures to avoid massive losses (Thieken, Kreibich, Muller & Merz, 2007). Flooding is a catastrophe for the residents as it causes the destruction of properties, causes transmission of waterborne disease and also results in the loss of lives. Flood risk reduction strategies comprise of rationally sound approaches that aim to counter the adverse effects of the floods.
Background
Floods distress most citizens and render most of them homeless. Historically, my hometown is a flood-risk area since there are previous positive flood histories. Flooding has cost the town economically as it scares away investors. Therefore, investing in flood mitigation will have a significant positive impact as it will directly reduce the losses that usually result with the occurrence of this calamity. The incorporation into practice of the various strategies will ensure that the people are no longer affected by the floods and that they are fully prepared before the onset (Fortin, 2009).
Key issues for commencing the risk reduction project
Floods impacts on the people and the community and have socioeconomic and environmental consequences. The magnitude of these consequences is dependent on the extent of flooding and the value of the environmental damage that results. Key reasons for commencing this particular project was to reduce the adverse effects such as loss of lives, damage to properties and infrastructures, destruction of crops and the deterioration of health status of individuals that occur as a result of waterborne infections (Merz & Thieken, 2004). Floods cause disruption of industrial activities that leave people economically vulnerable; therefore the proper preparation of the masses will counter all this.
The main stakeholders involved
For the successful participation of the public in flood managements, various groups must actively participate so as to actualize the strategies. The different key players include:
1. Government ministries. The primary objective of the government is to ensure the wellbeing of the citizens. They participate by administering incentives and devising strategies (Tobin & Calfee, 2005).
2. Communities are the major stakeholders. The inclusion of community representative members will ensure that their interests are identified. The programs are tailored to cater for the specific unmet needs of these flood-prone communities (Tobin & Ca ...
Evaluation of Agro-morphological Performances of Hybrid Varieties of Chili Pe...Premier Publishers
In Benin, chilli pepper is a widely consumed as vegetable whose production requires the use of performant varieties. This work assessed, at Parakou and Malanville, the performance of six F1 hybrids of chilli including five imported (Laali, Laser, Nandi, Kranti, Nandita) and one local (De cayenne), in completely randomized block design at four replications and 15 plants per elementary plot. Agro-morphological data were collected and submitted to analysis of variance and factor analysis of mixed data. The results showed the effects of variety, location and their interactions were highly significant for most of the growth, earliness and yield traits. Imported hybrid varieties showed the best performances compared to the local one. Multivariate analysis revealed that 'De cayenne' was earlier, short in size, thin-stemmed, red fruits and less yielding (≈ 1 t.ha-1). The imported hybrids LaaliF1 and KrantiF1 were of strong vegetative vigor, more yielding (> 6 t.ha-1) by developing larger, long and hard fruits. Other hybrids showed intermediate performances. This study highlighted the importance of imported hybrids in improving yield and preservation of chili fruits. However, stability and adaptation analyses to local conditions are necessary for their adoption.
An Empirical Approach for the Variation in Capital Market Price Changes Premier Publishers
The chances of an investor in the stock market depends mainly on some certain decisions in respect to equilibrium prices, which is the condition of a system competing favorably and effectively. This paper considered a stochastic model which was latter transformed to non-linear ordinary differential equation where stock volatility was used as a key parameter. The analytical solution was obtained which determined the equilibrium prices. A theorem was developed and proved to show that the proposed mathematical model follows a normal distribution since it has a symmetric property. Finally, graphical results were presented and the effects of the relevant parameters were discussed.
Influence of Nitrogen and Spacing on Growth and Yield of Chia (Salvia hispani...Premier Publishers
Chia is an emerging cash crop in Kenya and its production is inhibited by lack of agronomic management information. A field experiment was conducted in February-June and May-August 2021, to determine the influence of nitrogen and spacing on growth and yield of Chia. A randomized complete block design with a split plot arrangement was used with four nitrogen rates as the main plots (0, 40, 80, 120 kg N ha-1) and three spacing (30 cm x 15 cm (s1), 30 cm x 30 cm (s2), 50 cm x 50 cm (s3)). Application of 120 kg N ha-1 significantly increased (p≤0.05) vegetative growth and seed yield of Chia. Stem height, branches, stem diameter and leaves increased by 23-28%, 11-13%, 43-55% and 59-88% respectively. Spacing s3 significantly increased (p≤0.05) vegetative growth. An increase of 27-74%, 36-45% and 73-107% was recorded in number of leaves, stem diameter and dry weight, respectively. Chia yield per plant was significantly higher (p≤0.05) in s3. However, when expressed per unit area, s1 significantly produced higher yields. The study recommends 120 kg N ha-1 or higher nitrogen rates and a closer spacing of 15 cm x 30 cm as the best option for Chia production in Kenya.
Enhancing Social Capital During the Pandemic: A Case of the Rural Women in Bu...Premier Publishers
Social capital plays an essential role in empowering people for social and economic change even during the pandemic. A livelihood project of the government was implemented among the members of a women’s association of a disadvantaged upland community in Bukidnon province, Southern Philippines for inclusive development. This study was conducted to determine the influence of some socio-economic attributes and the change in the knowledge level on the social capital of the rural women amidst the pandemic. The activities of the project were implemented considering the health protocols imposed by the government during the health crisis. The findings revealed that the trainings conducted resulted to a positive change in the knowledge level among the rural women. This facilitated the production of vegetables for their households and generated additional income very necessary during the pandemic especially that other economic activities were hindered. Similarly, there was a significant increase in the social capital of the rural women during the last two years. The main occupation, sources of income and their ethnicity significantly influenced the social capital of the rural women. The rural development workers and policymakers must consider the social capital of the group in the implementation of poverty alleviation programs.
Impact of Provision of Litigation Supports through Forensic Investigations on...Premier Publishers
This paper presents an argument through the fraud triangle theory that the provision of litigation supports through forensic audits and investigations in relation to corporate fraud cases is adequate for effective prosecution of perpetrators as well as corporate fraud prevention. To support this argument, this study operationalized provision of litigation supports through forensic audit and investigations, data mining for trends and patterns, and fraud data collection and preparation. A sample of 500 respondents was drawn from the population of professional accountants and legal practitioners in Nigeria. Questionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection and this was mailed to the respective respondents. Resulting responses were analyzed using the OLS multiple regression techniques via the SPSS statistical software. The results reveal that the provision of litigation supports through forensic audits and investigations, fraud data mining for trends and patterns and fraud data collection and preparation for court proceedings have a positive and significant impact on corporate fraud prevention in Nigeria. This study therefore recommends that regulators should promote the provision of litigation supports through forensic audits and investigations in relation to corporate fraud cases in publicly listed firms in Nigeria, as this will help provide reports that are acceptable in court proceedings.
Improving the Efficiency of Ratio Estimators by Calibration WeightingsPremier Publishers
It is observed that the performances of most improved ratio estimators depend on some optimality conditions that need to be satisfied to guarantee better estimator. This paper develops a new approach to ratio estimation that produces a more efficient class of ratio estimators that do not depend on any optimality conditions for optimum performance using calibration weightings. The relative performances of the proposed calibration ratio estimators are compared with a corresponding global [Generalized Regression (GREG)] estimator. Results of analysis showed that the proposed calibration ratio estimators are substantially superior to the traditional GREG-estimator with relatively small bias, mean square error, average length of confidence interval and coverage probability. In general, the proposed calibration ratio estimators are more efficient than all existing estimators considered in the study.
Urban Liveability in the Context of Sustainable Development: A Perspective fr...Premier Publishers
Urbanization and quality of urban life are mutually related and however it varies geographically and regionally. With unprecedented growth of urban centres, challenge against urban development is more in terms of how to enhance quality of urban life and liveability. Making sense of and measuring urban liveability of urban places has become a crucial step in the context of sustainable development paradigm. Geographical regions depict variations in nature of urban development and consequently level of urban liveability. The coastal regain of West Bengal faces unusual challenges caused by increasing urbanization, uncontrolled growth, and expansion of economic activities like tourism and changing environmental quality. The present study offers a perspective on urban liveability of urban places located in coastal region comprising of Purba Medinipur and South 24 Parganas districts. The study uses the liveability standards covering four major pillars- institutional, social, economic and physical and their indicators. This leads to develop a City Liveability Index to rank urban places of the region, higher the index values better the urban liveability. The data for the purpose is collected from various secondary sources. Study finds that the eastern coastal region of the country covering state of West Bengal depicts variations in index of liveability determined by physical, economic, social and institutional indicators.
Transcript Level of Genes Involved in “Rebaudioside A” Biosynthesis Pathway u...Premier Publishers
Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni is a plant which has recently been used widely as a sweetener. This medicinal plant has some components such as diterpenoid glycosides called steviol glycosides [SGs]. Rebaudioside A is a diterpenoid steviol glycoside which is 300 times sweeter than table sugar. This study was done to investigate the effect of GA3 (50 mg/L) on the expression of 14 genes involved in Rebaudioside A biosynthesis pathway in Stevia rebaudiana under in vitro conditions. The expression of DXS remarkably decreased by day 3. Also, probably because of the negative feedback of GA3 on MEP-drived isoprenes, GGDS transcript level reached its lowest amount after GA3 treatment. The abundance of DXR, CMS, CMK, MCS, and CDPS transcripts showed a significant increase at various days after this treatment. A significant drop in the expression levels of KS and UGT85C2 is detected during the first day. However, expression changes of HDR and KD were not remarkable. Results revealed that the level of transcript of UGT74G1 and UGT76G1 up regulated significantly 4 and 2 times higher than control, respectively. However, more research needs to shed more light on the mechanism of GA3 on gene expression of MEP pathway.
Multivariate Analysis of Tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze) Clones on Mor...Premier Publishers
Information on genetic variability for biochemical characters is a prerequisite for improvement of tea quality. Thirteen introduced tea clones characterized with objective; assessing tea clones based on morphological characters at Melko and Gera research stations. The study was conducted during 2017/18 cropping season on experimental plots in RCBD with three replications. Data recorded on morphological traits like days from pruning to harvest, height to first branch, stem diameter, leaf serration density, leaf length, leaf width, leaf size, petiole length, leaf ratio, internode length, shoot length, number of shoot, canopy diameter, hundred shoot weight, fresh leaf yield per tree. Cluster analysis of morphological trait grouped into four clusters indicated, the existence of divergence among the tested clones. The maximum inter-cluster distance was between clusters I and IV (35.27) while the minimum inter cluster distance was observed between clusters I and II (7.8).Principal components analysis showed that the first five principal components with eigenvalues greater than one accounted 86.45% for 15 morphological traits. Generally, the study indicated presence of variability for several morphological traits. However, high morphological variation between clones is not a guarantee for a high genetic variation; therefore, molecular studies need to be considered as complementary to biochemical studies.
Causes, Consequences and Remedies of Juvenile Delinquency in the Context of S...Premier Publishers
This research work was designed to examine nature of juvenile offences committed by juveniles, causes of juvenile delinquency, consequences of juvenile delinquency and remedies for juvenile delinquency in the context of Sub-Saharan Africa with specific reference to Eritrea. Left unchecked, juvenile delinquents on the streets engage in petty theft, take alcohol or drugs, rape women, rob people at night involve themselves in criminal gangs and threaten the public at night. To shed light on the problem of juvenile delinquency in the Sub-Saharan region data was collected through primary and secondary sources. A sample size of 70 juvenile delinquents was selected from among 112 juvenile delinquents in remand at the Asmara Juvenile Rehabilitation Center in the Eritrean capital. The study was carried out through coded self-administered questionnaires administered to a sample of 70 juvenile delinquents. The survey evidence indicates that the majority of the juvenile respondents come either from families constructed by unmarried couples or separated or divorced parents where largely the father is missing in the home or dead. The findings also indicate that children born out of wedlock, families led by single mothers, lack of fatherly role models, poor parental-child relationships and negative peer group influence as dominant causes of juvenile infractions. The implication is that broken and stressed families are highly likely to be the breeding grounds for juvenile delinquency. The survey evidence indicates that stealing, truancy or absenteeism from school, rowdy or unruly behavior at school, free-riding in public transportation, damaging the book of fellow students and beating other young persons are the most common forms of juvenile offenses. It is therefore, recommended that parents and guardians should exercise proper parental supervision and give adequate care to transmit positive societal values to children. In addition, the government, the police, prosecution and courts, non-government organizations, parents, teachers, religious leaders, education administrators and other stakeholders should develop a child justice system that strives to prevent children from entering deeper into the criminal justice process.
The Knowledge of and Attitude to and Beliefs about Causes and Treatments of M...Premier Publishers
Stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness are a common occurrence in the Sub-Saharan region including Eritrea. Numerous studies from Sub-Saharan Africa suggest that stigma and discrimination are major problems in the community, with negative attitudes and behavior towards people with mental illness being widespread. In order to assess the whether such negative attitudes persist in the context of Eritrea this study explored the knowledge and perceptions of 90 Eritrean university students at the College of Business and Economics, the University of Asmara regarding the causes and remedies of mental illness A qualitative method involving coded self-administered questionnaires administered to a sample of 90 university students to collecting data at the end of 2019. The survey evidence points that almost 50% of the respondents had contact with a mentally ill person suggesting that the significant number of the respondents experienced a first-hand encounter and knowledge of mental illness in their family and community. The findings show an overall greater science-based understanding of the causes of mental illness to be followed by recommended psychiatric treatments. The survey evidence indicates that the top three leading causes of mental illness in the context of Eritrea according to the respondents are brain disease (76%), bad events in the life of the mentally ill person (66%) and substance abuse or alcohol taking, smoking, taking drugs like hashish. (54%). The majority of the respondents have a very sympathetic and positive outlook towards mentally ill persons suggesting that mentally illness does not simply affect a chosen individual rather it can happen to anybody regardless of economic class, social status, ethnicity race and religion. Medical interventions cited by the majority of the respondents as being effective treatments for mental illness centered on the idea that hospitals and clinics for treatment and even cures for psychiatric disease. Changing perceptions of mental illnesses in Eritrea that paralleled the very caring and sympathetic attitudes of the sample university students would require raising public awareness regarding mental illness through education, using the mass media to raise public awareness, integrating mental health into the primary health care system, decentralizing mental health care services to increase access to treatment and providing affordable service to maintain positive treatment outcomes.
Effect of Phosphorus and Zinc on the Growth, Nodulation and Yield of Soybean ...Premier Publishers
An investigation was carried out at Kogi State University Student Research and Demonstration farm Anyigba during the 2019 wet season to observe the effect of phosphorus and zinc on the growth, nodulation and yield of soybean. The treatments comprised three levels: phosphorus and zinc (0, 30 and 60 kg P2O5/ha; 0, 5 and 10kg Zn/ha) and two varieties TGX 536 – 02D and Samsoy 2. The investigation revealed that application of phosphorus affected growth, nodulation, yield and some yield components of soybean while zinc application, apart from the plant height, which is reduced significantly, had no significant effect on other growth characters, nodulation, yield and yield components. However, it was generally found to decrease most of the characters. Application of 60 kg P2O5/ha gave the highest growth and yield, while 30 kg P2O5/ha gave the highest nodulation. Application of 60 kg P2O5/ha significantly increased yield to 1.9t/ha, which was significantly higher over the control plots, which gave 1.7t/ha. Crude protein and oil contents of the seeds were not significantly affected by phosphorus application but were significantly affected by zinc application, which significantly decreased protein content as its amount an increase from 0 to 10 kg/ha, and significantly increased oil content from 0 to 5kg/ha and decreased it below 5kg/ha. It was also revealed that the two varieties responded similarly to phosphorus and zinc in terms of growth, grain yield and crude protein content of the seeds.
Influence of Harvest Stage on Yield and Yield Components of Orange Fleshed Sw...Premier Publishers
A field experiment was conducted at Adami Tullu Agricultural Research Center in 2018 under rainfed condition with supplementary irrigation to determine the influence of harvest stage on vine yield and tuberous root yield of orange fleshed sweet potato varieties. The experiment consisted of four harvest stages (105, 120, 135 and 150 days after planting) and Kulfo, Tulla and Guntute varieties. A 4 X 3 factorial experiment arranged in randomized complete block design with three replications was used. Interaction of harvest stage and variety significantly influenced above ground fresh biomass, vine length, marketable tuberous root weight per hectare, commercial harvest index and harvest index. The highest mean values of above ground fresh biomass (66.12 t/ha) and marketable tuberous root weight (56.39 t/ha) were produced by Guntute variety harvested at 135 days after planting. Based on the results, it can be recommended that, farmers of the study area can grow Guntute variety by harvesting at 135 days after planting to obtain optimum vine and tuberous root yields.
Performance evaluation of upland rice (Oryza sativa L.) and variability study...Premier Publishers
This study aimed at assessing genetic variability and to evaluate the performance of 13 improved upland rice varieties for yield and its components based on morphological traits. The field experiment was conducted using a randomized block design at Guraferda and Gimbo districts in the 2019 main cropping season. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) over the two locations revealed significant differences (p≤ 0.05) among varieties for days to 50% heading, days to 85% maturity, panicle length, thousand-grain weight, and grain yield. Similarly, the ANOVA for variety by location interactions depicted significant differences among the tested varieties for days to 50% heading, days to 85% maturity, and thousand-grain weight. High heritability was obtained from days to heading (88.5%), panicle length (85.0%), and grain yield (85.2%), which indicates these traits can be easily improved through selection. High to medium broad sense heritability and genetic advance as percentage of the mean for days to heading, thousand-grain weight, and grain yield indicates a good opportunity for improvement through selection using their phenotypic performance. This is mainly due to the high role of additive gene action in the expression of such traits. This study confirmed the presence of variability among varieties for most of the studied traits, which will create an opportunity for breeders to improve rice yield and other attributes.
Response of Hot Pepper (Capsicum Annuum L.) to Deficit Irrigation in Bennatse...Premier Publishers
This study was conducted at Enchete kebele in Benna-Tsemay Woreda, South Omo Zone to evaluate the response of hot pepper to deficit irrigation on yield and water productivity under furrow irrigation system. The experiment comprised four treatments (100 % of ETc, 85% of ETc, 70 % of ETc and 50% of ETc), respectively. The experiment was laid out in RCBD and replicated four times. The two years combined yield results indicated that, the maximum total yield (20.38 t/ha) was obtained from 100% ETc while minimum yield (12.92 t/ha) was obtained from 50% of ETc deficit irrigation level. The highest WUE 5.22 kg/ha mm-1 was obtained from 50% of ETc. Treatment of 100% ETc irrigation application had highest benefit cost ratio (4.5) than all others treatments. Applying 50% of ETc reduce the yield by 37% when compared to 100 % ETc. Accordingly, to achieve maximum hot pepper yield in areas where water is not scarce, applying 100% ETc irrigation water application level throughout whole growing season under furrow irrigation system is recommended. But, in the study area water scarcity is the major limiting factor for crop production. So, it is possible to get better yield and water productivity of hot pepper when we apply 85% ETc irrigation water throughout growing season under furrow irrigation system.
Harnessing the Power of Agricultural Waste: A Study of Sabo Market, Ikorodu, ...Premier Publishers
Nigeria is still burdened with huge responsibilities of waste disposal because the potential for benefits of proper waste management is yet to be harnessed. The paper evaluates the capacity of the Sabo Cattle market in producing the required quantities of waste from animal dung alongside decomposed fruits with a view to generating renewable energy possibilities for lighting, security and other business activities of the market. It is estimated that about 998 million tons of agricultural waste is produced yearly in the country with organic wastes amounting to 80 percent of the total solid wastes. This can be categorized into biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes. The paper evaluates the capacity of the Sabo Cattle market in producing the required quantities of waste from animal dung alongside decomposed fruits with a view to generating renewable energy possibilities for lighting, security and other business activities of the market. The Sabo market was treated as a study case with the adoption of in-depth examinations of the facility, animals and products for sale and waste generated. A combination of experimental, interviews (qualitative) and design simulation (for final phase) was adopted to extract, verify and analyse the data generated from the study. Animal waste samples were subjected to compositional and fibre analysis with results showing that the sample has high potency for biogas production. Biodegradable Wastes are human and animal excreta, agricultural and all degradable wastes. Availability of high quantity of waste generated being organic in Sabo market allows the use of anaerobic digestion to be proposed as a waste to energy technology due to its feasibility for conversion of moist biodegradable wastes into biogas. The study found that at peak supply period during the Islamic festivities, a conservative 300tonnes of animal waste is generated during the week which translates to over 800kilowatts of electricity.
Influence of Conferences and Job Rotation on Job Productivity of Library Staf...Premier Publishers
The general purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of conferences and job rotation on job productivity of library staff in tertiary institutions in Imo State, Nigeria. The survey research design was used for this study using questionnaire as an instrument for data collection. This study covered the entire population of 661. Out of these, 501 copies of the questionnaire representing 75.8% were duly completed and returned for analysis. Student’s t-test was used to analyze the research questions. The finding showed that conferences had no significant influence on the job productivity of library staff in tertiary institutions in Imo State, Nigeria (F cal= 7.86; t-vale =6.177; p >0.005). Finding also showed that job rotation significantly influences job productivity of library staff in tertiary institutions in Imo State, Nigeria (F-cal value= 18.65; t-value = 16.225; P<0.05). This study recommended that, government should ensure that library staff participate in conferences with themes and topics that are relevant to the job they perform and also ensure that there should be proper evaluation and feedback mechanism which aimed to ensuring control and minimize abuse of their development opportunities. Again, there should be written statement of objectives in order to sustain job rotation programmes. Also, that training and development needs of library staff must be identified and analyzed before embarking on job rotation processes as this would help to build skills, competences, specialization and high job productivity.
Scanning Electron Microscopic Structure and Composition of Urinary Calculi of...Premier Publishers
Microscopic examination of urine samples collected from geriatric dogs revealed increased numbers of erythrocytes, leucocytes, epithelial cells and pus cells along with casts, bacteria, spermatozoa and crystals of various shapes. Among the different crystals, triple phosphate or struvite were predominant, followed by calcium oxalate dihydrate, calcium oxalate monohydrate and ammonium urate or biurate. The struvite crystals were, coffin-lid shape and while calcium oxalate dihydrate were octahedron or envelope and monohydrate crystals demonstrated “picket fence” and “dumbbell” and “hemp seed” appearance. Brown or yellow-brown spherical bodies with irregular borders with thorn-apple appearance were shown by ammonium urate or biurate crystals. SEM aspects of magnesium ammonium phosphate crystals revealed perpendicular columnar strata, few with scattered hexa or octa-hedral coffin-lid shaped crystals and calcium phosphate crystals were like cracked eggshells. Presence of wavy phases with sundry areas (uric acid), picket fence (calcium oxalate monohydrate) and typical envelope (calcium oxalate dehydrate) were electron microscopic appearance of various crystals.
Gentrification and its Effects on Minority Communities – A Comparative Case S...Premier Publishers
This paper does a comparative analysis of four global cities and their minority districts which have been experiencing the same structural pressure of gentrification. The main contribution of this paper is providing a detailed comparison of four micro geographies worldwide and the impacts of gentrification on them: Barrio Logan in San Diego, Bo-Kaap in Cape Town, the Mission District in San Francisco, and the Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus District in Vienna. All four cities have been experiencing the displacement of minority communities due to increases in property values. These cities were chosen because their governments enacted different policies to temper the gentrification process. It was found that cities which implemented social housing and cultural inclusionary policies were more successful in maintaining the cultural and demographic make-up of the districts.
Oil and Fatty Acid Composition Analysis of Ethiopian Mustard (Brasicacarinata...Premier Publishers
The experiments was conducted at Holetta Agricultural Research Center, to analyze forty nine Ethiopian Mustard land races for oil and fatty acid composition traits The experiment was carried out in a simple lattice design. The analysis of variance showed that there were highly significant differences among genotypes for all oil and fatty acid traits compared. The significant difference indicates the existence of genetic variability among the land races which is important for improvement
How to Create Map Views in the Odoo 17 ERPCeline George
The map views are useful for providing a geographical representation of data. They allow users to visualize and analyze the data in a more intuitive manner.
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
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Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
This is a presentation by Dada Robert in a Your Skill Boost masterclass organised by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) on Saturday, the 25th and Sunday, the 26th of May 2024.
He discussed the concept of quality improvement, emphasizing its applicability to various aspects of life, including personal, project, and program improvements. He defined quality as doing the right thing at the right time in the right way to achieve the best possible results and discussed the concept of the "gap" between what we know and what we do, and how this gap represents the areas we need to improve. He explained the scientific approach to quality improvement, which involves systematic performance analysis, testing and learning, and implementing change ideas. He also highlighted the importance of client focus and a team approach to quality improvement.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
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Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology:
Ethnobotany in herbal drug evaluation,
Impact of Ethnobotany in traditional medicine,
New development in herbals,
Bio-prospecting tools for drug discovery,
Role of Ethnopharmacology in drug evaluation,
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2. Alternate livelihood income plan for vulnerability reduction through community based disaster preparedness
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As discussed in current scientific literature (O´Brian et al.,
2008), there are complex interrelations between these
aforementioned „communities‟. This is evident in literature
such as that by Yodmani (2000), where it is argued that
in order to improving the economic resilience of such
communities, the physical, social and political risks must
also be recognized and managed. Even so, there is still
much ambiguity within the various sectors towards
addressing disaster risk and vulnerability. There is a
marked need across various researches, policies and
practice disciplines to foster greater synergy of ideas,
planning and practices to more effectively address
community vulnerability. This is evident in that there are
still many varying opinions and definitions of disaster risk,
community vulnerability and disaster management
(Twigg, 2007). This divergence is further exacerbated by
the fact that at regional, national and sub-national level,
many researchers, practitioners and policy makers
choose to adopt specific concepts and ideologies within
the field of disaster management which are best suited to
their localities and the associated social, economic,
environmental and cultural conditions. This has made it
more difficult to clearly and comprehensively identify a
framework towards sustainable actions to address
community vulnerability to disasters (Schipper, 2008).
Great strides have been made in addressing vulnerability,
but this is still inadequate as global statistics indicates
that the loss of human life and property resulting from
disasters is still high (IFRC, 2004). This is further
compounded by the fact that economic loss estimation
seldom focus on the magnitude of such losses, relative to
the communities who experience them (i.e. the value of
$1 may greatly vary between and within specific
communities). The global concern herein, lies in the fact
that many research bodies have concluded that due to
climate change, there is expected to be a higher
frequency and/or magnitude of natural disaster
occurrence in the future. Technical responses have been
favored in the past to address hazards and the
occurrence of extreme events, but over the past decades
this focus has shifted to vulnerability and in particular the
role DRR can play in reducing vulnerability to hazards
and extreme events (O´ Brain et al., 2008). In order to
improve efforts towards minimizing disaster risks, many
organizations have accordingly placed greater
importance on lessons learned from past initiatives. This
has not only provided knowledge sharing through proof of
concepts, but has also allowed for greater innovation at
various levels and scales.
Presented in this paper, are lessons learned from a
community-based Disaster Risk Reduction Program,
through employing specific evaluation criterion.
METHODOLOGY
This approach was implemented by an NGO, the Society
for National Integration through Rural Development
(SNIRD), towards addressing community vulnerability to
natural disasters. This was taken up as part of its
mandate to support development of impoverished and
marginalized groups within the state of Andhra Pradesh,
India. The project is presented in a case study hereafter,
and is further discussed within the context of disaster risk
reduction through reducing community vulnerability. The
assessment of the intervention and resultant discussion
thereafter was based on the Hyogo Framework for Action
(HFA), which has been amended to provide a more
practical assessment of such an intervention.
The Hyogo Framework Action as an evaluation tool
The HFA, was developed as an overarching instrument
that covers a broad range of issues which directly relate
to Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and community
resilience (or vulnerability) and has been internationally
agreed upon (UNISDR, 2005). The five thematic areas
enshrined within this framework are accordingly:
1. Governance
2. Risk Assessment
3. Knowledge and Education
4. Risk Management and Vulnerability Reduction
5. Disaster Preparedness and Response
A more elaborate discussion on these themes can be
found in Twigg (2007). Importantly, he notes that most
practitioners will usually only focus on certain of these
themes and certain aspects within these themes. The
format as it is may well be a valuable guide for planners
and practitioners towards evaluation, but in the context of
community-based projects, it does not make specific
considerations for efficiency (use of project resources),
sustainability and replicability. These three sub-themes
have thus been added under a sixth theme,
effectiveness, for project evaluation and discussion. In
addition to this, it must also be noted that not all actions
are able to consider and holistically address all these
themes for two specific reasons:
1. In most cases, there are limitations to what can
be done based on various factors, such as
availability of time, funding, political impasses
etc.
2. Within any given action, there may be trade-offs
between various sub-themes, e.g. losing
community interest or involvement (especially in
more rural communities) when scientific
processes and technology are given priority
For these reasons, these types of practical impasses
were carefully considered while conducting the
evaluating, as Twigg (2007) notes, each project is context
specific and should accordingly be treated individually.
Case Study: Reducing risk and strengthening
vulnerability in Chandrasekhapuram
The socio-cultural framework in Chandrasekharpuram
fisherfolk village of Vidavalur Mandal in Nellore District of
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Andhra Pradesh, India represents a unique set of
problems and challenges. This Village has faced multiple
disasters over the past years, including storm surges,
cyclones and the tsunami of 2004. The increasing
incidence of disasters has made the community believe
that disaster preparedness is critical in protecting their
lives and property thereby reducing their vulnerability.
This project was thus planned in conjunction with the
village leadership and sought to address their
vulnerability to the occurrence of such disasters, through
a community-centered approach. This was espoused
through a community developmental concept, namely,
the Alternate Livelihood Income Plan (ALIP). The
keynotes of this method was to address the target
beneficiaries‟ preparedness measures to reduce risks
and vulnerability- thereby sustaining their livelihoods, and
in establishing community level emergency response
mechanisms.
This project was carried out over the period of one year
and was done so by three field staff members. Their
functions were mainly facilitation of informal community
discussions, meetings with community leaders and
organizations and various training initiatives for the
community.
The Alternate Livelihood Income Plan (ALIP)
The Alternate Livelihood Income Plan takes shape when
the community assesses the situation in the village and
develops a list of activities that they agree to follow to
minimize the vulnerability and risks in the event of a
natural calamity. The plan also has specific actions to be
taken by individuals of the community so that each one
knows what he/she has to do when a threat warning is
received. During this process, the community is able to
simultaneously plan business activities which will be best
suited to utilize their available resources in a sustainable
manner, which offers such development minimal risk to
disaster occurrence. In order to enact the ALIP the
following objective and strategic framework was designed
and implemented:
Project Objectives:
To minimize the loss of lives and community
assets due to natural or man-made disasters,
and contribute to preparedness and resilience
building for all
Formation of Community Based Organizations
(CBOs) and Mutually Aided Cooperative Thrift
Societies (MACTS), towards community
organization, economic interventions, capacity
building of leaders, for the benefit of improved
community-based risk reduction and disaster
preparedness
To raise community awareness about their
vulnerability to natural hazards and to organize
them in various task force teams in dealing with
the impending disasters as first responders
To strengthen DRM policy instruments through
the preparation of a Contingency Plan at village
level that will contribute towards change through
people-centered vulnerability reduction, thereby
sustaining their livelihoods
To Inculcate a culture of preparedness within the
community and ensure that the preparedness
initiative gains are not lost through future
calamities/disasters
Project Strategies:
Participation of community in the development of
a community-based DRR initiative (Newport and
Godfrey, 1996)
Building a pool of internal facilitators within the
community, and enhancing their skills towards
hazard assessment and risk management efforts
(Newport and Godfrey, 1998)
Creating mechanisms that ensure meaningful
participation by rural women in all project
components and sub-components (e.g. women´s
Self Help Groups) (Newport and Kumar, 2005)
Promotion of women empowerment through
facilitation of women leaders in the community
Promoting project sustainability through
economic development initiatives and
formationstrengthening of CBO structures
Developing linkages with institutional first
responder Government Departments by the
target group at the community level.
Forming linkages with various development
institutions in sustaining livelihood interventions
(Newport and Godfrey 2001)
SNIRD‟s approach towards community disaster
preparedness was to involve the community in
vulnerability analysis and initiate preparedness
measures, thereby planning alternate livelihoods that
would sustain their income during periods of disasters
and minimize loss during occurrence of disasters. The
participatory Contingency Plan development process
incorporated a number of fundamental building blocks, in
which the community actively participated in making the
Village level Contingency Plan a reality. The processes
included were:
Community mobilization - The project supported the
engagement of community members to orient themselves
to the project objectives to attain a state of readiness for
full operation of the disaster preparedness project.
Participatory Planning - The project used the
techniques of community-based Participatory Planning,
such as Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) to involve
the community in the formulation of their own village level
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Figure 1: Chandrasekhapuram, Vidavalur
mandal, Andhra Pradesh
Contingency Plan.
Task Force Formation - The project developed the
capability and the capacity of the community members to
form village level taskforce teams to plan for the
implementation of its operations during disasters.
Village Level Contingency Plan - Response Plan of the
community is the present document that puts forth the
response and coping mechanism of the village members.
Build Capacities for implementation of Contingency
Plan - The project will follow up the Plan Process and
emergency response mechanism through Mock drills as
an integral part of the emergency preparedness project.
Alternate Livelihood Income Plan - Based on
participatory planning, considering the seasonality of the
village the Alternate Livelihood Income Plan was
prepared and implemented by involving the
CBOs/MACTS for vulnerability reduction through
enhancement of livelihood options.
Village Profile
History of the Village
In 1975, people of this village lived adjacent to the
seashore. During this period disasters affected their
village due to their proximity to the sea and the losses
were substantial. They faced many problems like salt
water infusion into drinking water sources, diseases and
transportation problems. In 1978, the government forcibly
shifted them away from that locality to the high level area
located about 1 km from the shoreline. The location of the
village is given in Figure: 1.
Administration - The Kapu System
The Kapu means a person who is the Village Leader and
he is responsible for social control among the community.
The Kapu system is hereditary in nature and reduces the
possibility of conflict among the various sections of the
community, settle grievances, dispense justice and
maintain peace. Totally three persons are appointed as
Kapus‟ of a fisher village with the first being the headman
and the other two being his deputies. In
Chandrasekhapuram village, the headman is
Bhichamgari Laxmaiah and Krishnapatnam Chandraiah
and Mamidi Venkateswarlu are the deputies. In this
leadership system, only men may participate, while
women would not even be allowed to attend village level
meetings.
Social Conditions
People of Chandrasekharpuram belong to the Pattapu
community. This community migrated to Andhra Pradesh
from Tamil Nadu many centuries ago. Parents typically
take their sons for fishing along with them right from the
age of 12 years. Currently, men wear dhotis and shirts
but some of the elders still wear the Gochi (a strip of cloth
that passes between their legs and is tucked into a string
tied around their waist). The head is covered with a piece
of cloth that is tied around the ears leaving the middle of
the scalp bare. The women wear saris. Pattapu people
speak the Pattapu language, which is a mixture of Tamil
& Telugu. This language has no script. Most of the men,
not only the elders but also the youth are addicted to
alcohol. The men are generally physically well-built,
courageous and confident by nature as they face many
dangers in life and threatening situations while at sea.
The villagers are Hindus, who worship Lord Rama and
thus far there is no temple for worship within the village.
Education
In this village there is no school (formal or informal);
consequently the children attend the school at
Ramatheertham, an adjoining town, for their primary
education. They go by auto rigshaw, for which they pay
monthly fee to the driver. The literacy level of this
community is around 25% and not even 15% of the
women are literate.
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Table 1. Seasonal desease prevalence in Chandrasekhapuram
Diseases Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Diarrhea
Malaria
Cold
Fewer
Table 2. Yearly family income and expenditure
Expenditure Amount $ Income Amount $
Rice & Grocery 266.67 Sale of Prawns & Fish 500.00
Medicines 133.34 Agriculture labour work 166.67
Clothing 60.00 Millet Cultivation 100.00
Alcohol, cigar, etc 46.67 Groundnut cultivation 116.67
Gear & Boat maintenance 133.34
Kerosene & Electricity 90.00
Diesel for Fishing 133.34
Miscellaneous 16.67
Total 880.03 883.34
Health Facilities
Previously the Government Public Health Centre Nurse
used to visit this village thrice a month but of late she is
not coming. In any emergency situation, the villagers
have to go to Ramatheertham or Vidavallur which is 4 km
from this village. Further, the prevalence of disease
during particular seasons is given in Table: 1.
Infrastructures
There are a total of 22 families in this village and 13
houses are RCC houses and the remaining 9 houses are
huts. All 22 houses have electricity supply connections.
There are totally 12 electric poles, which are in good
condition. In this village, the Panchayat (administrative
block) leaders had a pipeline installed for the supply of
water, but currently there is no water supply because of
bore well failure. The villagers are using water from small
hand bores for their cooking and cleaning purposes, of
which the details are given in the social map, presented
later in Figure: 2. This village does not have a drainage
system because of the sandy soil, which does not allow
for the stagnation of water. There are no household
toilets and open defecation is the prevailing practice,
leading to unsanitary condition of the village.
Road and Transportation
The access to Chandrasekhapuram village is by mud
road only. A gravel road from this village leads to
Ramatheertham main road and there is a cross road
inside the village. The distance from the village to the
main road is 300 m. There are bus facilities from Nellore
to the nearest main village, ~2 km (Ponapudi
Pedapalem). The bus makes 15 trips a day. Auto
rickshaw facilities are also available.
Livelihood Situation
90% of the villagers are engaged in marine fishing. The
women are often engaged in agricultural labour during
the off seasons of fishing. There are 6 women who are
head load fish vendors. Majority of the families belong to
below the poverty line, as they are dependent solely on
fishing and marine resources are being depleted at an
alarming rate, due to over fishing and destruction of fish
habitats. Middlemen exploit the fisher-folk because they
are unable to avail credit facilities from formal banking
institutions. Further, the Government is providing pension
to 4 village members only, of 3 $ (1 $ = Rs. 66) per
month.
Village Trade
The approximate details of income and yearly
expenditure of one family is given in Table: 2.
Wealth Ranking
All the villagers are fishermen. The main criteria taken for
wealth ranking is fishing, fishing assets, land holding,
livestock, employment patterns, house types and
dependents. Based on these criteria, all 22 families
belong to below poverty line category. The occupation
details are given in Table: 3.
Land Ownership
Two persons have 2 acres of agriculture land and they
are cultivating paddy. 20 persons have occupied
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Table 3: Chandrasekhapuram occupation details aggregated based on gender
Occupation Male Female Total
Fishing 19 0 19
Fish Vending 0 6 6
Agriculture 3 0 3
Agriculture Labour 0 19 19
Total 22 25 47
Figure 2: Chandrasekhapuram Social Map, compiled by Task Force (not to scale)
Figure 3: Chandrasekhapuram Hazard Map, compiled by Task Force (not to scale)
forestland. They have 30 cents per person and they are
cultivating raagi (millet). The details of agriculture
seasonality are in Table: 4.
Village Level Institutions
There are 2 women Self Help Groups (SHGs) in this
village. One group is 18 months old and have a savings
of 98.67 $ per member and the other group is 6 months
old have a savings of 22.67 $ per member. There is a fish
workers union (Samudra Theera Matsya Karmikula
Union) that represents the issues of fisher folk at wider
level. There are 12 members who have enrolled in this
union from this village.
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Table 4. Chandrasekhapuram agricultural seasonality of main crops in village
Diseases Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Paddy × × × × × ×
Ground nut × × × ×
Raggi × × ×
(Millet)
Table 5. Potential hazards sites near Chandrasekhapuram
Risk Site Distance (Km.) Current Situation
Sea
(Bay of Bengal)
1 Km from the village The height of the waves will rise very high during
the spring tides. Due to the sea erosion caused post
tsunami, the sea water is coming closer to the
village
Stream
(Buckingham Canal)
1 km from the village During the high tides the level of water in the canal
raises and poses a threat to the village because the
path leading to the main road gets inundated.
Well 0.5 km from the village The villagers are not using the water.
Figure 3. Venn Diagram showing distances of various institutions from Chandrasekhapuram
Participatory Rural Appraisal Tools
The community helped in a mapping exercise, as led by
the task force during their vulnerability assessment,
whereby the following maps were produced and the
subsequent information was collected.
Social mapping
PRA technique has been used to conduct social mapping
in this village. The details are given in Figure: 2. This
village is situated 4 km from Ramatheertham. The
Population of Chandrasekharapuram is 65 living in 22
houses of which, 13 are reinforced concrete houses and
the remaining 9 houses are thatched huts. The entire
village is comprised of the Pattapu community, which has
been classified as a Backward Community, according to
the Indian caste system.
Infrastructures that can be used as shelters during
calamities
There is no “Cyclone Shelter” in this village. Hence the
villagers will be shifted to the nearby village called
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Table 6. Chandrasekhapuram Resource Map, compiled by Task Force (not to scale)
Table 6. Village livelihood assets
Occupation Asset Total Nos. Value in $
Fishing Fibre Boats 3 8525
Nets 5000 kg 34100
Theppa Large 2 3200
Theppa Small 5 2275
Agriculture Wet Land 2 acres 2275
Dry Land 6.6 acres 690
Table 7. Seasonality of fish varieties
Varieties Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Pomfrets * * *
Mackerels * * *
Rays *
Sardines * * * * *
Crabs * *
Catfish * *
Anchovies * *
Prawns * * *
Krill * *
Ribbon Fish * * * *
Chinese Pomfrets * * *
Horse Mackerel * *
Seer Fish * *
Busagadipalem, which is situated at a distance of 100
meters from this village. In Busagadipalem, the cyclone
shelter can accommodate the Chandrasekharapuram
families without any difficulty. In this village 5 families are
having bicycle.
Hazard mapping
The villagers were involved in hazard mapping and the
details are given in Figure: 3. The details of risk sites and
the distance from this village and the vulnerability
situations are given in Table: 5, based on community
discussions and site verifications.
Resource mapping
The villagers were involved in hazard mapping and the
details are given in Figure: 6. In the East, there are
agriculture lands 200 meter from this village. The western
extent comprises of agriculture and a sandy tract of land,
approximately 50 meter from this village. The village
Busagadipalem is situated in 50 meter to the northern
side. The south side comprises of sandy land 40 meter to
this village. The details of livelihood assets in this village
are in Table: 6. The fish varieties and the fishing seasons
are given in Table: 7. There are 3 Fibre Reinforced
Boats, in which 4 people can go for fishing in each boat.
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Table 8. MACTS Financial Statement (in USD, 1$ = Rs. 66)
Particulars Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total
Members (MACTS)
Financial Resource
Mobilization (in USD)
i) Internal Resources
Savings 32.00 4.67 4.67 4.67 4.67 4.67 4.67 4.67 4.67 4.67 4.67 4.67 83.33
Membership
Fee
0.17 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.17
Share Capital 0.93 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.93
Member
Contribution
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Other
Repayments
9.33 0.00 9.33 22.67 22.67 27.33 27.33 27.33 32.00
32.0
0
32.0
0
38.0
0
280.00
Grant
towards ice
box
0.00 0.00 77.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 77.33
Grant
towards fish
pickle unit
190.6
7
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 190.67
Sub Total 1
(Total
Internal
Resources)
233.3
3
4.67 91.33 27.33 27.33 32.00 32.00 32.00 36.67
36.6
7
36.6
7
42.6
7
633.33
ii) External
Sources
Banks 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Other
Sources
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total 2 (Total
External
Resources)
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total
Amount
(Internal &
External)
233.3
3
4.67 91.33 27.33 27.33 32.00 32.00 32.00 36.67
36.6
7
36.6
7
42.6
7
633.33
Lending
Amount
Internal
Lending
(MACTS)
0.00 45.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 45.33 0.00 0.00 53.33 0.00 0.00
60.6
7
204.67
Amount lent
from external
sources
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total 3 (total
amount to
be lent)
0.00 45.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 45.33 0.00 0.00 53.33 0.00 0.00
60.6
7
204.67
Interest on
Lending
(income)
Internal 0.00 0.00 0.67 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.67 2.67 2.67 3.33 22.00
External 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total 4
(income
from
borrowing)
0.00 0.00 0.67 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.67 2.67 2.67 3.33 22.00
Expenditure
Rent &
Electricity
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
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Table 9. Cont.
Total 8
(Sub
Total 7 –
6)
478.0
0
478.0
0
478.0
0
478.00
478.0
0
478.0
0
478.0
0
478.0
0
478.00
234.6
7
234.6
7
234.6
7
5,006.
00
Expense
s
Ice 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 18.00 18.00 18.00 22.67 22.67 22.67 122.00
Packing/Weig
hing Machine
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Ice
Boxes/Trays
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Packing
covers
0.00 3.33 0.00 0.00 3.33 0.00 0.00 3.33 0.00 0.00 3.33 0.00 13.33
Transportation
Charges
0.00 15.33 15.33
15.3
3
15.33 15.33 15.33 15.33 15.33 15.33 15.33 15.33 168.67
Miscellaneous 0.00 7.33 7.33 7.33 7.33 7.33 7.33 7.33 7.33 7.33 7.33 7.33 80.67
HR Cost 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total 9 (Total
Expenses)
0.00 26.00 22.67
22.6
7
26.00 22.67 40.67 44.00 40.67 45.33 48.67 45.33 384.67
Net Profit 2
(Total 8 – 9)
478.0
0
452.0
0
455.3
3
455.
33
452.0
0
455.3
3
437.3
3
434.0
0
437.3
3
189.3
3
186.0
0
189.3
3
4,621.33
Overall Profit 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Net Profit1 +
Net Profit 2
478.0
0
452.0
0
456.0
0
457.
33
454.0
0
457.3
3
439.3
3
436.0
0
440.0
0
192.0
0
188.6
7
192.6
7
4,643.33
2 large theppa (boats) in which 6 people can go for
fishing in each one and 5 small theppa in which 2 people
can go for fishing in each one.
The fisherfolk use different varieties of nets to catch
different fish varieties, depending on the seasons. The
seeda vala (net) is used for catching pomfrets and
Chinese pomfrets, chuttu vala for mackerels, sanna royya
vala for prawns, vanjarau vala for seer fish, ring vala for
small fish varieties and appa vala for multi-purpose
catching.
Time Line
The time line exercise was conducted through discussion
with the village men and women, which revealed the
following information.
Population
Over the last few years, the population of the village has
decreased due to livelihood constraints. Some families
have migrated to other villages. At present, the
population is 65 and total number of families is 22.
Health
In the past, there were many health problems in the
village and the community depended on home/herbal
medicines. Now they are going to the nearest Public
Health Centre for treatment and medication. Earlier the
fisher folk were very superstitious, and believed diseases
were caused by evil spirits and depended on faith healers
but now the attitude has changed considerably.
Food
In the past the staple diet of the fisher community was
finger millet, locally known as raagi. They used to make
the raagi into porridge. Now they have become used to
consuming rice and are cultivating paddy on their own
lands. They also raise casuarina plantations on the
shoreline and sell the wood of this tree, when they need
money for celebrating village festivals.
Social Customs
In the past child marriages were very common. The age
difference between the husband and wife used to be
substantial. This has reduced considerably due to
interventions by the government, NGOs and Mahila
Sanghams, on awareness building.
Drinking Water
The availability of potable water is sufficient because
potable water is available at a depth of 20 to 25 ft. The
groundwater occurring beyond 25 ft is brackish and can
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Table 10. Cont.
Ground Nut Amount
0.0
0
0.0
0
0.0
0
0.0
0
0.00 0.00 0.00
0.0
0
0.0
0
909.
33
909.
33
909.
33
2,728.
00
Net Profit 2 (Water Melon &
Ground Nut)
0.0
0
0.0
0
0.0
0
0.0
0
189.
33
189.
33
189.
33
0.0
0
0.0
0
909.
33
909.
33
909.
33
3,296.
00
Overall Profit (Net Profit 1 + 2)
32.
67
32.
00
33.
33
35.
33
226.
00
227.
33
228.
67
41.
33
42.
67
953.
33
954.
67
956.
67
3,784.
00
Table 10. Evaluation framework base on the Hyogo Framework for Action
Thematic Area Main Components
1. Governance Policy & planning
Legal & regulatory systems
Resources & capacities
Integration with development
Institutional mechanisms, capacities &
structures
Political commitment
Accountability & participation
2. Risk Assessment Hazards/risk data & analysis
Vulnerability & impact data/indicators
Early Warning systems
Scientific & technical innovation
3. Knowledge and Education Information management & sharing
Education & training
Public awareness
Learning and research
4. Risk Management and Vulnerability Reduction Environmental & natural resource management;
climate change adaptation
Sustainable livelihoods
Social protection
Financial instruments
Structural & technical measures
Planning regimes
5. Disaster Preparedness Response Organizational capacities & coordination
Preparedness & contingency planning
Emergency response mechanisms
Participation & voluntarism
6. Effectiveness Efficiency
Sustainability
Adaptability and Replicability
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Fishing
The fishing community people are considered by other
communities to be rough and uncivilized. They do not
have much exposure to modern technology and are
confined to their traditional ways of earning their
livelihood. Middlemen exploit them, thereby leaving them
poverty ridden and lacking development. Natural
calamities like cyclones, floods and other disasters are
other obstacles to their development. In the past, more
fish resources were available during certain seasons. At
present the declining fish resources are depriving them of
their livelihoods leading to severe poverty.
Livestock
In the past the fisher folk had few sheep or goats, which
used to graze on the sea coastal plains. These livestock
have gradually decreased due to most of the wastelands
being converted into shrimp ponds, leading to lack of
fodder availability.
Venn Diagram
The Venn Diagram exercise was conducted to collect the
distance of various institutions that are used by this
village. The details of information collected are given in
Figure: 4.
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Community Interventions
During discussions with the villagers, they revealed that
their demand was greater for infrastructure development.
The community prioritized needs such as proper road
facilities to the village, regular public transport, cold
storage facilities for storing their catch, credit for
procuring fishing gear and seed capital for agriculture and
household latrines. Our observations however revealed
that there was a greater need for livelihood enhancement
towards vulnerability reduction, considering funding
limitations and the state of community-based disaster
preparedness. Hence livelihood interventions were
planned along with community based disaster
preparedness trainings and task force formation.
Task force members
The villagers selected 7 men and 3 women between the
ages of 24 to 38, as the task force committee members
for this village. Each task force committee member was
assigned with specific responsibilities during pre and post
disaster management. The Task Force members are
grouped and trained under Early Warning, First Aid/Water
and Sanitation, Shelter, Rescue and Evacuation, Relief
and Rehabilitation Committees.
Livelihood support and enhancement
It was decided to provide seed capital support for assets
worth 30 $ for a fish pickling unit, to 3 women
beneficiaries by the community and willingness/interest
shown by the beneficiaries. Since the nearest major
town, Nellore is 40 km away from this village, there was a
potential demand for fish pickle in Nellore and nearby
towns such as Kavali and Ongole. Hence, a total quantity
of 3 600 kg was planned to be procured locally at the rate
of 4 $ per kilogram and sold at the rate of 3 $ per kg. The
quality of the product (pickle) was to be monitored by
SNIRD, who was responsible for implementing the
intervention. Further was identified to provide assets
worth 35 $ for cold storage (ice box) to 3 beneficiaries,
who have fiber boats. The total cost was 70 $ for each
box, but the Government provided a subsidy of 35 $ for
each box. The ice box was procured from Nellore through
the governmental Fisheries Department. The cold chain
process was used to preserve fish products, thereby
ensuring a better price for their catch.
As per the Alternate Livelihood Income Plan (Table: 9
and Table: 10), there was an additional income of 1160 $
earned by these 6 beneficiaries through the fish pickling
business and cold storage as an alternate livelihood
income generation activity.
Community Investment
There were 2 SHGs, which had a total capital of 1726.67
$. Additional loan fund were mobilized from banks, of
1516.67 $ by these SHGs and a seed capital of 76.67 $
was provided for 5 bore wells- to irrigate the 7 acres of
land. The 23 members were sub-grouped into five
common interest groups, as they were responsible for the
maintenance of the bore wells and repayment of the
loans for each of the bore wells. Further, each SHG
member was provided additional credit, depending on
their need for crop support. There is a demand for
watermelon during summer months in this area. Hence,
the SHG members were motivated to cultivate
watermelon in February to March. Middlemen from
Nellore were coordinated with, to come to village point
and collect the fruit in lorry loads for sale in Nellore,
Kavali, and Ongole, as well as in Chennai markets. In
addition, the SHG members were motivated to cultivate
ground nut during the period July to September. The
produce was sold to middlemen who in turn sell it for oil
production. The ground nuts were collected from the
village point by the middlemen. Cultivation of watermelon
and ground nut generated an additional income of 172 $
per annum for each family in the village.
Role of CBOs/MACTS and SNIRD
Mutually Aided Cooperative Thrift Societies, comprising
of women members were registered at the District level,
comprising of an Executive body. NGO staff in turn
monitored the day to day activities of the MACTS.
Regular meetings and trainings were organized for
MACTS members towards capacity development in
financial management, proper loan utilization and in book
keeping. MACTS in turn, oversaw credit facilities for
economic interventions at village level, through the
SHGs.
The MACTS members from this village elected 10
members for the Community Based Organizations
(CBOs). These CBO members were given intensive
training on risk reduction and community based disaster
preparedness.
Project evaluation and discussion
Based on the HFA, the evaluation was conducted after
the project. This was done within the project context-
specifically the size of the project, community, social and
leadership structures and environmental setting. The
limited amount of time and resources available to the
implementing organization was also taken into
consideration during the evaluation process. The HFA
table, with the inclusion of the Effectiveness theme is
presented in Table: 11.
Governance
As this project was able to strengthen the local
governance on DRM, through the promulgation of the
village level Contingency Plan, there was moderate
success achieved towards more sound governance. This
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is based on the fact that Contingency Plans at village
level are supposed to feed into district level, which
consequently feeds into state level and ultimately national
level. Additionally this was perceived as a success as it
also integrated with community development and through
fostering greater community involvement also ensured
transparency and accountability. The only weakness in
this framework, with regards to governance, was that
there was not greater involvement in the planning and
execution of the project with governmental agencies and
competent authorities. Due to this fact, there was not
political commitment towards DRR towards the benefit of
the community. However, the target community, who
have been made aware of their vulnerabilities, who were
able to identify their needs and whose CGOs and
relevant leadership structures have been strengthened
may well be able to better negotiate with public entities
for their rights and entitlements in future.
Risk Assessment
The risk assessment conducted was done in a non-
technical manner by the community with the help of
SNIRD through guidance, training and community
organization. For this theme there was a minor level of
success achieved. Herein lies a significant trade-off in the
fact that more accurate scientific methods were not used,
as this may have led to the community losing interest and
imparted a feeling of condescension- as has been noted
in past activities. Even so, the project framework may
have reduced accuracy of the various assessment results
(section 3), but did manage to incorporate the community
into part of the technical process which creates a
scientific and technical basis for the community to build
onto in the future. To overcome this issue, there would
need to be more networking and inclusion of research
and tertiary education instituted, where information can
be dispersed such as early warnings of natural disasters.
Knowledge and Education
The target community, specifically the women, was able
to receive training in disaster risk and vulnerability
assessment, DRM, leadership and financial
management. To this end, the education and knowledge
sharing of the project was a moderate success, as they
have been empowered to take up a more active role in
improving DRM and also in achieving financial and social
security through reduced vulnerability. The sharing of
knowledge about the project however was not optimized
as the network of NGOs and various institutions are
somewhat fragmented in this region and thus there was
no easily accessible platform for workshops, trainings
and conferences- this is partly owing to the fact that
initiating such events were outside the scope of the
project.
Risk Management and Vulnerability Reduction
This theme was perhaps the greatest success of the
project, in that all of the elements listed under it were
addressed through the task force formation and training,
and initiation of alternate livelihoods practices for the
villagers. On average the project was able to increase the
income of each household by ~19.5 %, while increasing
the average annual disposable income by 172 $ from
3.31 $. Although the project was able to also provide
credit facilities where they were previously unattainable,
there was no incentive by the community to pursue other
financial instruments such as insurance. This was mostly
based on the fact that individually, none of the families
had sufficient assets to warrant taking insurance, and
jointly not all were in favor of spending money without
any immediate and/or tangible benefit. This is partly
because of a generational lack of education and partly
because of traditional customs.
Disaster Preparedness Response
There was a high level of success achieved towards
addressing the elements listed under this theme, as there
was inclusive contingency planning, capacity building,
emergency response mechanisms were put in place and
community participation was 100%. It was however
outside of the scope of the project to include neighboring
villages in the initiatives, which does weaken the potential
level of coordination. Also there needs to be greater
coordination through inclusion of such programs under
central networks instituted through the public and private
sectors as many villages (hundreds), will most likely be
affected by a disaster such as a flood.
Effectiveness
Given the relatively small scale of the initiative and
resources used, this approach was quite successful, in
that a good level of potential sustainability was achieved
with relatively few resources. This success was based on
the relatively big part the community themselves played
in the implementation of the project. Making women a
core element in the socio-economic development process
was also a great innovation of the project, in that it
addresses not only inequality, but may have many knock-
on effects, such as improved education, gender equity,
household security etc. as women are the custodians of
the home and thus a core element of the larger
community. Linking of the CBOs to the socio-economic
development also ensures a level of project sustainability
as there will be a need for ongoing development within
such communities in the foreseeable future. This project
was found to be easy replicable as it relied on relatively
little resources and was not highly technical in nature.