2nd Week Of May Research Articles

GEOSPATIAL TECHNIQUES FOR MAPPING AND ANALYSIS OF CLIMATIC VARIABLES IN GOMBE STATE, NORTH-EAST NIGERIA.

This study was carried out to apply satellite- based climatic data in geospatial environment to downscale climatic data into smaller political units and to generate and analyse thematic maps of climatic variables in Gombe State. Spatial climatic data on rainfall, minimum and maximum temperature were obtained from DivaGIS climatic data, while water vapour, solar radiation and wind speed were derived from the WorldClim climatic data. Monthly climatic records from 1981-2021 in twenty-four points evenly spread across Gombe State on rainfall, minimum/maximum temperature and relative humidity were obtained from NASA Power Project to generate the trends and seasonal patterns of temperature and rainfall. Daily climatic records of rainfall were also acquired from globalweather climatic data between 1979 and 2013 and processed to derive the values of rainfall indices using Nieuwolt formula. The monthly climatic records were processed using the kriging module of ArcGIS to transform the point climatic data to spatial data. The result revealed that rainfall in Gombe State occurs mainly between May and September with the peak in August, while the trends in rainfall was decreasing at the southern and northern parts of the state but increasing at the central region. Rainfall onset occurs in the 1st or 2nd week of May in the south, but late (1st week of June) in the north. Rainfall cessation at the central and northern parts of the state occurs in the 3rd or 4th weeks of September, while the southern part experiences late cessation between the 1st and 3rd week of October. The LRS ranges from 95-111 and 160-175 days in the northern and southern parts respectively. High relative humidity was recorded between May and October with the peak in August. Spatial patterns of solar radiation and wind speed were also generated and analyzed. Awareness of the use of satellite based climatic data and geospatial techniques for downscaling climatic data were recommended in order to ease the problems of lack or inadequate climatic data for spatial mapping. Causal factors for the spatial patterns of climatic variables in Gombe state was suggested for further studies.

Performance of Mango Gerplasm in Patuakhali Condition

A study was conducted for four consecutive years from 2014 to 2917 at the Regional Horticultural Research Station (RHRS), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Lebukhali, Patuakhali. Six mango varieties, viz. BARI Aam-1, BARI Aam-2, BARI Aam-3, BARI Aam-4, BARI Aam-5, BARI Aam-8 developed by BARI and six popular cultivars Khirshapat, Langra, Mallika, Gopalbhog, Fazli and Pahutan were evaluation for their performance. The germplasm were planted in 2010. All the cultivars bloomed in 1st to 3rd week of February. Harvesting time ranged from 2nd week of May to 1st week of July and Gopalbhog and BARI Aam-4 were earlier while Fazli was late season cultivar. In the last year of study (2017), maximum number of fruits per plant was recorded 259 in BARI Aam-3 and minimum 11 in BARI Aam-1. Individual maximum fruit weight was 663.09g in BARI Aam-4 in 2016. Average, individual fruit weight ranged from 553.92 to 183.13g where Fazli was the maximum followed by 465.94g in BARI Aam-4. Minimum individual fruit weight was measured in BARI Aam-3. Total Soluble Solids percent (TSS%) ranged from 16.83 to 21 66% and BARI Aam-3 was maximum and BARI Aam- 2 was minimum. Number of fruits per plant, individual fruit and sweetness (TSS%) of variety/and cultivar fluctuated in different year although the trend of results in the succeeding years was consistent.
 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 46(1): 13-22, March 2021

Phenological Characteristics of Hawthorn, Crataegus songarica K Koch. in Kashmir Himalayas

Phenological analysis of trees provides a potential tool to address critical questions related to modelling and monitoring of climate change. Therefore present study was conducted to study the phenology of crataegus species in Kashmir Himalayas. The aim of study was to generate a baseline data and were described in different phases of growth throughout the seasons. The data was collected with respect to bud set, bud burst/break, leaf initiation/flush, flowering, fruit formation, fruit/seed fall, leaf tint, leaf fall and fruit fall. For collection of data five trees were selected randomly. In each tree, 4 branches were selected and a total of 20 observations were taken at weekly interval from February onwards. It was observed that the bud set starts from 3rd week of February and bud bursting from 4th week of March. Leaves fully open from 1st week of April. It was observed that flowering starts from 4th week of April and continues till 4th week of May. However, peak flowering was observed in the 2nd week of May. Investigations conducted revealed that fruiting starts from 4th week of July, fruit fall from 2nd week of September and continues till 3rd week of October. It was also observed that leaf tint occurs during the 3rd week of September. Leaf fall starts from 4th week of September and continues till 1st week of November. Investigations conducted revealed that pheno-phases of Crataegus songarica were completed in 9 months 3 weeks.

POPULATION DYNAMICS AND MANAGEMENT OF BEAN POD BORER (MARUCA VITRATA FABRICIUS) ON YARDLONG BEAN CULTIVATION IN CHITTAGONG HILL TRACTS OF BANGLADESH

The research activity was conducted in major intensive yard long bean growing areas, such as Chittagong hill tracts regions of Bangladesh to know the population dynamics and to develop sustainable & eco-friendly management techniques for controlling major insect pests of yard long bean during 2016 and 2017 cropping season in the farmers’ fields at three hill districts of Chittagong. The study was carried out following randomized complete block design (RCBD) having seven treatment combinations. Each treatment turned into replicated three (03) times. Results found that bean pod borer infestation on yardlong bean commenced from 2nd week of May while pod formation commenced after which gradually increased with the age of crop. During this period environmental temperature was gradually increased but rainfall was decreased. Among the treatments, T3 reduced the highest infestation of bean pod by 90.07% in Bandarban, 89.29% in Rangamati and 89.80% in Khagrachari over control, respectively. The highest pod yield (17.64 tha-1 in Bandarban, 15.14 tha-1 in Rangamati and 15.93 tha-1 in Khagrachari, respectively) throughout the season were achieved by the same treatment. So, spraying of voliam flexi 300SC @ 0.5 ml Liter-1 water at 10 days interval+hand collection & destruction of infested fruits and larvae+nappy trap (T3) is going to be the foremost effective treatment to control bean pod borer in the three hill districts of Chittagong, Bangladesh.

Role of Humor in De-escalating Covid Related State Anxiety

Humour is a psychological response characterized by the positive emotion of amusement, the appraisal that something is funny, and the tendency to laugh. Humour, is both a source of entertainment and a means of coping with difficult or awkward situations and stressful events. The present study aimed to explore how young adults using different styles of humour experienced COVID related state anxiety.For this purpose data was collected online from young adults in the age range of 20-30 years. The time of data collection on the pandemic timeline in India ranged from 3rd week of April 2020 to 2nd week of May 2020. The spread of COVID pandemic in India at the time of data collection was nearly 1 lakh cases (95,698 as per worldometer.info)). The state anxiety during the COVID 19 situation was assessed with the help of State Trait Anxiety Inventory (1977) by Spielberger. The Humour Style Questionnaire by Martin et al.(2003), was used to assess Adaptive styles of humour (Affiliative humour, Self enhancing humour) and Maladaptive styles of humour (Self- defeating humour and Aggressive humour). The total sample comprised of 100 adults. Results distinctly indicated that young adults high on Adaptive and Maladaptive Humour styles respectively differed significantly on Covid related State Anxiety. Additionally sex differences also emerged on Covid related State Anxiety. Implications of the study point towards the buffer effect of Adaptive humour in dealing with Covid related anxiety.

Effect of time and intensity of shoot pruning on fruit size, yield and quality of guava (Psidium guajava L.) under western U.P. conditions

The present study was conducted during 2019-2020 at Horticultural Research Centre, of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology, Modipuram, Meerut. Experiment was conducted in two seasons (Mid-Feb, Mid-May) of each year with following treatments of pruning intensities i.e. 0% (control), 20%, 30%, 50%. For this experiment the Shweta cultivar was selected. The quality parameters were analyzed to determine the effect of pruning intensity and time of pruning on fruit size, yield and quality of guava. The results revealed that maximum number of flower per tree (302.42), length of sprouted shoot (57.65 cm) are found in second week of February with 50% of pruning intensity. The maximum height of tree (3.87 m), number of fruit per tree (149.36), number of fruit per shoot (8.00), fruit weight (205.00 gm), fruit length (13.01 cm), fruit volume (256.95 ml), fruit yield (30.56 kg/plant), fruit yield (339.55 q/ha), TSS (19.170 Brix), reducing sugars (5.53%), non-reducing sugar (2.32%), total sugars (7.85%), titrable acidity (0.25%) are found in second week of May with 50% of pruning intensity. The minimum are found in control (no pruning). In, general, the pruning of guava trees in the 2nd week of May with 50% pruning intensity level was found beneficial for enhancing fruit size, yield and quality of guava.

Testing the effect of AQUASORB and nitrogen rates on yield, nitrogen and water use efficiencies of wheat and hydro-physical properties of soil in Sudan Savanna, Nigeria

The effect of supplementary irrigation (SI) rate and planting date on water use efficiency of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) was conducted during the 2017 and 2018 cropping seasons at the Research Farm of the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) Kuru, Jos in Plateau State, Nigeria. The treatments consisted of two planting dates (2nd week of April, 2nd week of May) and four levels of water application (W1 = Control, W2 = SI of 200 m3 W3= SI of 400 m3, W4 = SI of 600 m3). The factors were combined to give 8 treatment combinations that were laid out in a 2×4 split plot arrangement in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) and replicated three times. Water use efficiency of potato was computed using formulae. Crop and water use efficiency data collected were subjected to Analysis of Variance (ANOVA. Planting of potato in April uses water more efficiently and also gave higher potato yield. Interaction effect of planting in April x 400 m3 SI gave higher water use efficiency of potato. It is recommended that potatoes should be planted in the second week of April and rainfall augmented with 400 m3SI rates, especially at the period of dryspell.

Assessment of supplemental irrigation rate and planting date on water use efficiency of Potato in Kuru, Jos, Nigeria

The effect of supplementary irrigation (SI) rate and planting date on water use efficiency of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) was conducted during the 2017 and 2018 cropping seasons at the Research Farm of the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) Kuru, Jos in Plateau State, Nigeria. The treatments consisted of two planting dates (2nd week of April, 2nd week of May) and four levels of water application (W1 = Control, W2 = SI of 200 m3 W3= SI of 400 m3, W4 = SI of 600 m3). The factors were combined to give 8 treatment combinations that were laid out in a 2×4 split plot arrangement in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) and replicated three times. Water use efficiency of potato was computed using formulae. Crop and water use efficiency data collected were subjected to Analysis of Variance (ANOVA. Planting of potato in April uses water more efficiently and also gave higher potato yield. Interaction effect of planting in April x 400 m3 SI gave higher water use efficiency of potato. It is recommended that potatoes should be planted in the second week of April and rainfall augmented with 400 m3SI rates, especially at the period of dryspell.

Population dynamics of major insect pests of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) and its correlation with different abiotic factors under south Gujarat conditions

Investigations were carried out to know the population dynamics of major insect pest of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) and its correlation with different abiotic factors under south Gujarat conditions at Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari during summer 2018. The results revealed that aphid, jassid and whitefly population started from 3rd week of March reached to a peak level of 3.0 aphid index, 4.66 jassids/leaf and 4.06 whiteflies/leaf respectively. The incidence of cowpea pod borer and spotted pod borer initiated from 4th WAS i.e. 3rd week of April (16th SMW) with the initiation of the flower and pod formation occurs pest population reached to a peak level 2.82 larvae/plant and 2.70 larvae per plant during 8th WAS (19th SMW).Then after the pest population declined throughout the cropping period. Almost all the insect pests were found abundant in 2nd week of May, i.e. 8th week after sowing. Among various weather parameters, rainfall showed a significantly negative influence on population of almost all pests and morning relative humidity showed a significantly negative influence on population of almost all pests except jassid and H. armigera.

Identification of Black Dragon Forest Fire in Amur River Basin Using Satellite Borne NDVI Data and Its Impact on Long Range Transport of Pollutants: A Case Study

The Greater Hinggan Forest was the world’s largest stand of evergreens, along the Black Dragon River (also known as Amur), which forms the border between Chinese Manchuria and Soviet Siberia. Black Dragon fire ranks as one of the worst environmental disasters of the 20th century and it burned about 18 million acres of conifer forest. In the 2nd week of May, 1987, we observe more than 10K rise in brightness temperature over a wide region in the China-Russia border. The weekly mean NDVI data shows the changes in greenness after the forest fire broke out. The NDVI value is positive with persistent greenness and vegetation in the Amur River valley, but from the 2nd week of May onwards the reddish patch appears to spread over the entire region, indicates the burned areas. In addition, we observe the impact of Black Dragon forest fire on tropospheric ozone concentration, aerosol index away from the location over North Pacific Ocean. A clear increase in atmospheric pollutants can be noticed after the forest fire event and the long range transports are confirmed with 72 hours NOAA HYSPLIT forward trajectory analysis.

Population Fluctuation of Certain Insects Infesting Vegetable Crops and their Predators Caught by Using Light Traps and Effect of some Weather Factors on those Insects

Investigation was carried out to survey the main insects attacking the vegetable crops caught by using light traps and the population fluctuations; flight activity of four nuctuids insect species and the effect of weather factors on the population fluctuations of these species during the two years (2016 and 2017) at Mansoura district. Results obtained revealed that there were nine species belonging to Family: Noctuidae (Order Lepidoptera), one species of the Family: Gelechiidae and one species of Family:Pyralidae. One species of Family: Gryllotalpidae (Order Orthoptera) were recorded. Meanwhile, one species of Family: Pentatomidae (Order Heteroptera) and one species of Family: Scarabaeidae (Order: Coleoptera) were found. Data obtained showed that the population fluctuation of Spodoptera littoralis (Boisd.) had seven peaks were found all the year round. The results cleared that Spodoptera exigua (Hubner) was recorded five peaks in vegetable crops. These peaks were occurred in the 3rd week of March, last week of April, 2nd week of June, 1st week of Aug. and 3rd week of September, during the first year of study, In the second years, the peaks were during the 1st week of Febr, 2nd week of May, last week of June, 3rd week of Aug. and 1st week of Oct. The population fluctuation of Agrotis ipsilon (Hufn.) revealed that this insect had six peaks in vegetable crops. The obtained data cleared that population fulctuation of Heliothes armigera Hbn This insect had four peaks in vegetable crops. These peaks were occurred in the 2nd week of May, 2nd week of June, 3rd week of July and 2nd week of Sept. during the first year of study. In the second year, the peaks were during the 3rd week of March, last week of June, 1st week of Aug. and 1st week of Sept. Results indicated that the values of correlation coefficient of the relationship between the average temperature, relative humidity and the population fluctuation of these four insect speciesduring the two seasons of study, assuted that the average temperature and relative humidity parameters exerted varied effect with a value ranged from slight to highly significant correlation during the two seasons of the investigation.

Influence of upwelling induced near shore hypoxia on the Alappuzha mud banks, South West Coast of India

The results of the first time-series measurements spanning 18-weeks (22 April to 20 September 2014) from a coastal environment (Alappuzha, southwest India), where two process of upwelling and mud banks are concurrent during summer monsoon are presented. The upwelling signals were evident from the 2nd week of May onwards and the intensity varied widely from 1st week of June to 3rd week of September. The formation of mud banks was observed during the peak upwelling period (14th June) and once formed, they were persistent till the end of monsoon season (September 2014). The time-series evolution of dissolved oxygen levels showed the incursion of hypoxic waters well in to the mud banks during peak upwelling period. The considerable reduction in the dissolved methane levels (300 to <50nM) during hypoxia is an anomaly, which may be due to some microbial processes. The incursion of hypoxic waters in to the Alappuzha mud banks is the first observation and is significant because, it can now explain why mud banks are not always good fishing grounds. The present study shows that the fish availability is mainly dependent on the incursion and prevalence of hypoxic waters in the mud banks.

Sex pheromone trapping plan for the management of brinjal shoot and fruit borer Leucinodes Orbonalis Guenee

Field experiments were conducted on the brinjal shoot and fruit borer (BSFB), Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee with sex pheromone trap during 2011–12 and 2012–13 to standardize trapping plans. Traps placed at 0.6 m above crop canopy attracted more moths (12.48 moths/trap/week, n=14). A trap density of 40 traps/ha was observed to provide the highest moth catches (68.56 moths/observation, n=32) and the least fruit infestation (6.48%, n=16). The observations on the seasonal incidence revealed that the population of adults and infestation fluctuated to a great extent between years and across months; in 2011–12, highest moth catches were in the 2nd week of May (51.13 moths/trap, 19th SW) and peak fruit infestation was in the 1st week of December (57.59%, 49th SW); in 2012–13, highest moth catches were in the 5th week of November (19.13 moths/trap, 48th SW) with peak in infestation being in November 2nd week (30.67%, 45th SW). Maximum temperature load, morning and afternoon RH had a significant association with moth catches and fruit infestation, while it was non-significant negative with rainfall. The evaluation of insecticides in combination with pheromone traps revealed that diafenthiuron 50% WP (Pegasus), fipronil 5% SC (Regent) and chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC (Coragen) were superior in conjunction with mechanical and cultural tools.

Population fluctuation of Pink, Spiny Bollworms and Cotton Leafworm Male Moths in Cotton Fields

The present study was carried out in Zagazig district, Sharkia Governorate, Egypt in cotton fields (Gossypium barbadens) Giza 86 during 2014 and 2015 seasons to study investigate the population fluctuation of pink bollworm, (PBW) Pectinophora gossypiella (Saund.), spiny bollworm, (SBW) Earias insulana (Boisd.), and cotton leafworm, (CLW) Spodoptera littoralis (Boisd.). Results indicated that the population of the (PBW) male mothshad five peaks in the two investigated seasons. The highest peak of male moths was recorded during the 4th week of September through the aforementioned seasons with 180 and 176 male moths/trap/week in both seasons, respectively. In case of (SBW) male moths had four and three peaks in the two seasons. The highest peak of moths was recorded during the 2nd week of September during two seasons. The population occurred with 48 and 51 male moths/trap/week in both seasons, respectively. Cotton leaf worm male moths had four peaks in the two seasons. The highest peak of moths was recorded at the 1st and 2nd week of May during two seasons, respectively, with 420 and 630 male moths/trap/week in both seasons, respectively. Statistical analysis showed that the relationship insignificant during the two seasons of study, between weekly mean numbers of PBW and SBW male moths caught in pheromone traps and maximum, minimum temperature and mean RH (%). In case of CLW, the relationship between weekly mean numbers and maximum temperature and mean RH (%) was insignificant in the two seasons of study, but it was significant between male moths and minimum temperature in the season of 2014.We conclude from the foregoing that it can use three types of traps sexual attraction for each of the pink, spiny bollworms and cotton leafworm in forcast census male moths for use in Integrated Pest Management program.

Influence of planting time and fruit maturity stage on antioxidant activity, phenols and anthocyanin contents in sweet pepper

The field experiment was carried out to determine the effect of planting time and fruit maturity stage of antioxidant activity. The results show that the fruit maturity stage and planting time significantly (P<0.005) influenced the antioxidant activity in sweet pepper. Each planting time presented significant differences in antioxidant compounds depending on the maturity stage, but we could recommend 2nd week of May as the optimal planting time if fruits are to be harvested for greater antioxidant activity for CUPRAC, phenols and anthocyanin, while FRAP contents were recorded second highest during this period. From the nutritional point of view, the red state was the most appropriate state of maturation, since red peppers had the highest levels CUPRAC, FRAP and anthocyanin. The concentration of these phytochemicals except total phenolic contents increased as the peppers reached at mature red stage. These results will definitely be prove useful to sweet pepper growers, especially in their selection of planting time and stage of fruit maturity with high antioxidant activity so as to meet the increasing consumer demand for healthy food.

The PaBloE (Patient Blood Management in Europe) project

Background Patient blood management (PBM) is a multi-disciplinary evidence based approach to the care of patients who might need transfusion. In 2014, the European Blood Alliance (EBA) facilitated the collaboration of 7 University Hospitals in Europe to form the PaBloE group. Aims – Derive good practices in PBM on focused indications from experience and expertise in the participating PaBloE teams; – promote a patient centredapproach; – conceive action plans easy, quick and cheap to implement. Methods Three surveys were conducted, using online questionnaires developed by the PaBloE group, to assess in the participating hospitals (953 to 3000 inpatient beds): – top indications for RBC use (all RBC transfusion episodes recorded during the 2nd week of May 2014); – PBM organisations and activities; – knowledge of PBM principles amongst clinicians. Results In the 1st survey 61% of 3367 RBC units assessed have been transfused for medical indications. The top three medical indications were: haematologicalanemias (30.1%), gastrointestinal bleeding (7.1%) and ICU patients (4.4%). The 2nd survey showed variable implementation of PBM, both in terms of organisations and availability of PBM measures. For 21% of respondents to the 3rd survey, preoperative anaemia (POA) is not a perioperative risk, and 38% think that the best way to treat POA is RBC transfusion prior to surgery. Conclusions PBM should be more focused on medical RBC transfusions, especially haematological anaemias. The information collected from the 3 surveys will serve to design measures and training programs to further develop awareness, implementation and assessment of PBM in European hospitals.

Effects of Flipped Classroom based on Smart Learning on Self-directed and Collaborative Learning

This study seeks to explore the effects of smart-based flipped learning activities on learners’ study achievement, self-directed learning, collaborative learning and information use ability. To achieve this study purpose, 112 6th-grade students in the elementary school P in Gympo-si, Gyeonggi-do South Korea were selected as this research experiment group (Flipped classroom based on smart-learning, and normal flipped learning) as well as the control group (traditional ICT-based class learning). They were examined for 11 weeks from the 2nd week of March to 2nd week of May, 2014. In the Flipped classroom based on smart-learning, the participants studied at home in advance with materials made by their teachers. Then, in class, they searched data instantly by using smart pads, used applications for learning or as a tool, and conducted online evaluation, etc. The normal flipped learning-based education group studied at home in advance with videos made by their teachers and, in class, they were instructed to focus on knowledge sharing among themselves and discussions. As a result, an effect on study achievement was found between the flipped learning and traditional ICT-based learning methods. And the smart-based flipped learning was found to have improved self-directed learning ability more than the general flipped learning and traditional ICT-based method. Collaborative learning ability and information use ability were found to be more improved with statistical significance in the smart-based flipped learning group than the other groups.

Malaria Outbreak Investigation in Mecha, Dera and Fogera Districts, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Introduction- Malaria is caused by the protozoan parasite plasmodium and transmitted by anopheles mosquitoes. It remains the major public health challenge in Amhara region. Mecha, Dera and Fogera are some of the malaria endemic districts of the region. The aim of this study was to investigate the outbreak and guide intervention measures. Methods – Descriptive cross sectional investigation of malaria outbreak was conducted. We used health facility records of malaria data and entomological survey. We discussed with health extension workers and available morbidity, mortality and diagnostic data was collected. We surveyed households for clinical malaria cases and utilization of LLINs and its status, the condition of IRS operation at household level was observed. Results-In Midre-Genet kebele/village the prevalence rate of malaria in the 4th week of April was 3 per 1000(19) population and reached to 37 per 1000(226) population in the 2nd week of May 2012.The attack rate was 82.5 per 1000(67) population in under-fives and 82.6 per 1000(429) population in >5 years old. In Wotet-Ber kebele the prevalence rate of malaria increased to 5 per 1000(35) population in the 1st week of May 2012 and became 22 per 1000 (150) population in the 2nd week of May. The attack rate was 30.4 per 1000(28) population in under-fives and 42.9 per 1000(253) population in >5 years old. In Zemene-Hiwot kebele/village the prevalence rate of malaria increased to 4.5 per 1000 (45) population in the 1st week of May 2012 and became 17 per 1000(171) population in the 3rd week of May 2012. The attack rate was 82.6 per 1000(111) population in under-fives and 36.3 per 1000(312) in >5 years old.In Hamusit cluster the number of confirmed malaria cases surpass the threshold starting from December 2011. Attack rate was 8.9 per 1000(559) population in December 2011 and became 14.7 per 1000(919) population in April 2012. In Aba Kiros kebele prevalence rate of malaria increased in the 2nd week of May 2012 1.2(8) and reached to 14.9(93) per 1000 population in the 1st week of June 2012. Vector control interventions were not done in all affected villages/kebeles. Conclusion- There were multiple breeding sites where the larvae of anopheles mosquitoes found and vector control interventions were not carried out timely. There was no weekly monitoring chart at districts and health facilities to detect increased malaria cases at an early stage.

Cyclone ″MOHASEN″ Monitored Using Remote Sensing Technology

Cyclones occur in Bangladesh almost every year and loses lives and properties which hamper the sustainable development. They are usually formed in the deep seas and hence their studies are very difficult. Space Technology provides valuable information about them and helpful for such conducts. Meteorological satellites are the main sources of information which allow monitoring the formation, development and movement of tropical cyclones. Methodology suggested by D’Vorak is very useful for tropical cyclone analysis which provides cyclone intensity called T-number and corresponding maximum sustained wind speed of the cyclone as well as the pressure around it. Cyclone MOHASEN was initially formed as a low in the Bay near Andaman’s at the 2nd week of May, 2013 and gradually intensified into Cyclonic storm MOHASEN afterwards. It was moving towards north –west direction at the primary stage very slowly and north -westward rapidly in the final stage towards Bangladesh coast. It was gradually intensified but not significantly. The pick was found on 15 May,2013. The intensity i.e, the T number of the cyclone was then found as T 2.5 / T3.0 .The corresponding max sustained wind speed was then 70-80km./hr. Cyclone MOHASEN then made landfall on Bangladesh coast near Borguna –Potuakhali on 16 May,2013 at the morning. It was weakened after hitting the land due to frictional force and battering the area with heavy rain and strong winds. It made the wave propagated over 6 to 7 ft high .The formation, duration and evolution of the cyclone was monitored at SPARRSO ground station mainly using the hourly basis data obtained from MTSAT-1 and FY-2D/E Geo-stationary satellites. The imageries were analyzed using Vimsat, Gmsoft and Dvorak’s algorithm to find out the location, intensification and to observe the movement of the cyclone necessary for early warning and preparedness towards sustainable development of the country. In this paper, monitoring of Cyclone “MOASEN”, formed in the West part of Bay of Bengal /North Indian Ocean in 2013, has been conducted through remote sensing technology.

Third international conference on integration of psycho‐oncology within oncology: facts–expectations, Graz, Austria, 2nd week of May 2003

Psycho-OncologyVolume 11, Issue 5 p. 458-458 First Announcement Third international conference on integration of psycho-oncology within oncology: facts–expectations, Graz, Austria, 2nd week of May 2003 First published: 12 September 2002 https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.625AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. Volume11, Issue5September/October 2002Pages 458-458 RelatedInformation