Needy Population Research Articles

Multi-trait index: selection and recommendation of superior black bean genotypes as new improved varieties

Common bean provides diet rich in vitamins, fiber, minerals, and protein, which could contribute into food security of needy populations in many countries. Developing genotypes that associate favorable agronomic and grain quality traits in the common bean crop could increase the chances of adopting new cultivars black bean. In this context, the present study aimed at selection of superior black bean lines using multi-variate indexes, Smith-Hazel-index, and genotype by yield*trait biplot analysis. These trials were conducted in Campos dos Goytacazes - RJ, in 2020 and 2021. The experimental design used was randomized blocks, with 28 treatments and three replications. The experimental unit consisted of four rows 4.0 m long, spaced at 0.50 m apart, with a sowing density of 15 seeds per meter. The two central rows were used for the evaluations. The selection of superior genotypes was conducted using the multiple trait stability index (MTSI), multi-trait genotype-ideotype distance index (MGIDI), multi-trait index based on factor analysis and genotype-ideotype distance (FAI-BLUP), Smith-Hazel index, and Genotype by Yield*Trait Biplot (GYT). The multivariate indexes efficiently selected the best black bean genotypes, presenting desirable selection gains for most traits. The use of multivariate indexes and GYT enable the selection of early genotypes with higher grain yields. These lines G9, G13, G17, G23, and G27 were selected based on their performance for multiple traits closest to the ideotype and could be recommended as new varieties.

Strategies for Achieving SDGs on the Main Points of Poverty Eradication: A Case Study of ASEAN Member States

This research aims to support the main goal of SDG’s, it’s mean poverty eradication. The instruments used in this research to eradicate poverty are through increasing the value of the Corruption Perceptions Index, the Human Development Index, and the Giving Index. This research uses a quantitative panel data method with a Random Effect Model. The results show that the Corruption Perceptions Index, the Human Development Index, and the Giving Index have a significant negative effect on poverty both partially and simultaneously. The results of this study show that poverty alleviation requires contributions from all parties, namely the government, fellow citizens, and even the poor themselves. The government, as the holder of power, is able to make policies to eradicate poverty. These policies will succeed if there is no corruption. Excessively charitable individuals provide assistance to those in need, thus creating a more even distribution and welfare of the needy population. The poor themselves must also strive to improve their quality to escape poverty.

Design Study of a Temporary, Emergencial and Sustentable Shelder in Light Wood Framing and Bamboo

Objective: This article aims to present an architectural proposal for a temporary emergency shelter of a sustainable nature using Wood Frame and bamboo, which allows for easy transport, assembly and disassembly in the event of major tragedies and serves as a shelter for the needy population. Method: This work was developed in two stages: initially data was collected on issues relating to environmental tragedies and their solutions as well as the emergency needs of the victims. In the second stage, a program of these refugees' needs was drawn up, the project was developed and the volumetric model was presented. Theoretical framework: Currently, the socioeconomic conditions in Bolivia, the political instability in Venezuela and the natural disasters in Haiti cause the number of refugees to increase in Brazil. Bolivian immigration to the country has a more continuous flow compared to that from countries like Venezuela and Bolivia. Furthermore, with the increase in natural disasters present in the national territory, it is necessary to promove solutions to aliviate the needs of this population in a state of vulnerability. Results and conclusion: the results presented in this work make up the research project for the development of new materials, products and constructive elements for wooden construction. Implications of the research: along with this discussion, it is expected to expand of the understanding of the concepts and design processes in emergency housing, possible renewable materials application, ease of production and execution to fit vulnerable communities in Brazil. Originality/value: This study explores an important gap in empirical studies carried out in the context of emergency shelter projects for vulnerable communities.

Digital Health Challenges in Social Entrepreneurship:

Ensuring dignified care for needy populations worldwide is a collective responsibility that transcends geographical and environmental conditions. Modern entrepreneurs and businesses should incorporate social responsibility into their core objectives and success plans, recognizing the influence of underprivileged communities on their operations. However, not all organizations possess the internal capacity to actively practice social responsibility due to factors such as business type or staff profile. Consequently, many companies support other institutions dedicated to social causes, viewing it as a business opportunity that can yield modest profits. This article presents a case study of Diagnext.com, a small company that has devoted 14 years to technological innovation in digital health and has made significant contributions to public healthcare. Their initiatives have had a remarkable impact on the Amazon Rainforest's remote populations, including indigenous communities and river dwellers, facilitating hundreds of thousands of medical consultations annually. The case study aims to understand the main factors that drove Diagnext.com's promoters to invest their knowledge in social innovation and how they are proactively building their future. Key aspects explored include the leadership profile of Diagnext.com, ethical and sustainability concerns, transparency, and social responsibility. By analyzing these factors, the article highlights the importance of integrating social responsibility into business practices and the positive outcomes that can be achieved through technological innovation in addressing the healthcare needs of underprivileged populations.

Perceptions of the tribal population on grama Sachivalayam (Village secretariat) concept and its services in the tribal areas of Visakhapatnam: An empirical study

The Government of Andhra Pradesh historically brought a new administrative system in Andhra Pradesh on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on 02-10-2029. The name of the system is grama sachivalayam in villages and ward sachivalayam in urban areas. A total of 11,158 village secretariats and 3,786 ward secretariats have been established across the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. The government of Andhra Pradesh recruited 1.26 lakhs various staff members and 2.8 lakh ward/village volunteers in Andhra Pradesh to run the ward/gram secretariat system. The main aim of the Grama/Ward Sachivalayam is to deliver the Navaratnalu and other state and central government welfare programmes/schemes to the poor and needy population of Andhra Pradesh. It is a new system established four years back. This is a descriptive study. The study applied a multistage sampling method and collected data from 136 tribal households through the structured interview schedule. The study found that the village secretariat system reached the grassroots levels, and agency areas and helped many tribal people living the below poverty line. The people in the tribal areas are fully satisfied with this village secretariat concept and village volunteer concept. They easily access the government welfare and development schemes at their doorsteps with the help of village volunteers. There is a lot of scope for professional social workers to develop a bridge between the government and villagers. Dealing the political pressure is a challenge to the sachivalayam staff in the selection and implementation of schemes.

Design of electrical lines with the DLTCAD software and the improvement in the times of installation processes of electrical lines of antennas in rural areas

This work aims to present the design of power lines with the DLTCAD software and the improvement in the process times for the installation of power lines for antennas in rural areas. Currently in rural areas of Peru the telecommunications service is limited and scarce, with 68.6% access to "Mobile Telephony" and 68.7% access to "Internet" (Source: ERESTEL "Residential Survey of Telecommunications Services", 2021, OSIPTEL), hence the importance of having antennas in rural areas, necessary to provide the telecommunications service to: schools, hospitals, police stations, municipalities, others, and to be able to begin to gradually close the digital gap in our country. DLTCAD is a Peruvian software and one of the best in the world in the calculation and design of power lines. The antennas located in rural areas require electricity for the proper functioning of their equipment, and to be able to operate and radiate the telecommunications service for the benefit of the most needy population with high rates of extreme poverty that do not have basic services such as: water , light and even more so in telecommunications, hence the importance of installing antenna power lines in rural areas, and the importance of designing these power lines with the use of an electrical design tool or software.

Propose of sustainable engineering in a place for a social support for needy population

Leisure areas in cities are squares, urbanized green areas, museums, outdoor gyms, convention centers, multi-sports facilities, clubs, malls, theaters, cinemas, bars. Some areas that are not considered for leisure, but that play an important social role are the social assistance places where the needy population receives various types of assistance. Regarding these places, it is reasonable to ask whether they could be treated as leisure areas, associating them with green areas, gardens, outdoor gyms for a more humanized service. A descriptive/investigative research was carried out and the methods were field survey and bibliographical survey to base the hypothesis and reach the objective. The space used was a Religious Center that serves a needy population in a neighborhood of Alfenas − MG every day of the week. A plan was drawn up to make the environment more humane with alternatives to provide leisure and comfort for the population. The project proposal is feasible in accordance with the objectives of this work, but, in financial terms, other works could aim to budget and reduce the costs for its implementation, since the effectiveness of the theoretical data placed here fits within an Architecture project and Modern Civil Engineering.

Overview of the Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) in the Mathura Region

Plenty of people lives in the Uttar Pradesh state's Mathura region, where obtaining economical and high-quality healthcare services can be difficult. By giving access to healthcare facilities and health insurance, Ayushman Bharat seeks to alleviate these problems. For up to INR 5 lakh (about USD 6,700) per household per year in the Mathura region, eligible beneficiaries of Ayushman Bharat have access to cashless healthcare services. This insurance plan covers a variety of medical procedures, hospital stays, and treatment costs. In order to guarantee that they receive high-quality medical care, beneficiaries can seek treatment in hospitals that have been accredited, both public and private. The economically challenged groups of society in the Mathura region have benefited greatly from the implementation of Ayushman Bharat. It has boosted families' financial security by protecting them from the burden of high medical costs. The programme has lessened the financial burden on families and made sure they can obtain vital medical care without financial restrictions by offering cashless benefits. In the Mathura region, Ayushman Bharat has significantly improved the state of healthcare. The programme has improved access to high-quality healthcare services for the economically needy population by offering health insurance coverage, creating Wellness Centres, and guaranteeing mobility of benefits. In the Mathura region, it has reduced financial pressures and enhanced the general well-being of people and families.

Floods in São Paulo: Impacts on the needy population and mitigation strategies

Floods in São Paulo: Impacts on the needy population and mitigation strategies

Use of rain water in floor washing and garden irrigation: a case study

The socioeconomic context brought by the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, caused a crisis in the world economy. Faced with this situation of inflation and the rise of the dollar, access to basic items such as water and cooking gas has become an obstacle for the needy population. There are alternatives to overcome water scarcity, and one of them is the use of water harvesting systems with low-cost technologies, which facilitate replication in environments that do not have a water distribution network, allowing the economically disadvantaged population access the water. This work analyzes the use of rainwater in garden irrigation and floor washing in a public building. The case study was carried out at the Civil Court and Consumer Relations Court in Camaragibe, PE. The rainfall index and the history of water consumption were analyzed, as well as the analysis of rainwater in the study region. Reservoir simulations and economic analysis were performed using the NETUNO software. The economic simulation resulted in the value of R$3,000.00 (three thousand reais), and a payback time of 5 years. After analyzing the simulations and the results of the rainwater samples, as well as complying with the requirements of the ABNT 15527/2019 standard, it can be inferred that the implementation of rainwater harvesting for non-potable use is feasible.Keywords: Harvesting rainwater. Sustainability. Low cost technology.

The Specifics of Teaching Social Work at Universities in Arab Countries

The processes of democratization, observed in recent years in the traditionally conservative Arab world, actualize the need for social workers, so the aim of the study was to study the features of teaching social work in Arab communities. Twelve universities with undergraduate programs in social work were randomly selected to compare these universities' curricula and social work programs and Ajman University. One conclusion is that social work programs in Arab communities should rely on traditional values of Islamic culture and legal literacy to achieve professionally necessary competence. Improvement of curricula and social work programs following international standards of the profession and taking into account the ethnocultural and religious characteristics of the Arab world will provide the Arab communities with highly qualified social workers who can competently provide support to the needy population categories.

Agronomic biofortification of lettuce with zinc under tropical conditions: Zinc content, biomass production and oxidative stress

• Foliar Zn content increased as much as 18-fold as a function of soil Zn concentration. • 50 g of biofortified lettuce with Zn contributed up 18% to Zn daily intake. • Oxidative damage in lettuce increased at concentrations of 20 mg Zn dm −3 and higher. • SOD activity increased at concentrations 30 and 40 mg Zn dm −3 in both growing seasons. • Milder temperatures were more favorable for biofortifying lettuce with Zn. Zinc (Zn) is an essential element for human health, but at least 1/3 of the global population suffers from Zn deficiency, causing several health problems. The agronomic biofortification of lettuce with Zn is a strategy to mitigate the low intake of this nutrient by the needy population. Here we investigated the effect of agronomic biofortification of lettuce cv. Vanda with Zn on biomass production, the Zn content in leaves and antioxidant responses in two growing seasons under tropical climatic conditions. The treatments were six concentrations of Zn (0, 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 mg Zn dm −3 ) and two growing seasons, 7 March to 6 April 2018 (S1) and 29 May to 9 July 2018 (S2). Foliar dry matter production decreased as Zn concentration increased, regardless of season, to 11.6 and 10.3 g plant −1 at 0 and 40 mg Zn dm −3 , respectively. The concentrations increased foliar Zn contents as much as 18-fold, from 41.5 to 746.3 mg Zn kg −1 at 40 mg Zn dm −3 . The concentrations from 20 mg Zn dm −3 increased lipid peroxidation (MDA). Foliar superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity increased at the highest concentrations (30 and 40 mg Zn dm −3 ) in both seasons. Foliar catalase (CAT) activity in S2 decreased with Zn concentrations of 20 mg dm −3 and higher. Foliar ascorbate peroxidase (APX) activity did not differ between Zn concentrations in either season. The milder temperatures of S2 were more favorable for biofortifying plants. Our results suggest that limiting Zn concentrations for agronomic biofortification in each growing season is important due to the sensitivity of the plant to Zn, allowing for adequate productivity and quality.

Diversity and indigenous uses of medicinal plants in the Ban Oak (Quercus oblongata) forests in Himachal Pradesh, North Western Himalaya

The native communities of Himachal Pradesh are largely dependent on natural resources for their sustenance and have rich knowledge regarding indigenous uses, but require proper documentation for their long-time conservation. Diverse biological diversity in the Ban oak forests causes immense miscellany of widely used medicinal plants, thus an ethnobotanical approach was adopted to file the undocumented indigenous wealth and folkloric therapeutics of the communities against different human disorders. Folkloric practice provides an alternative to the needy rural population for the treatment of various ailments. The present study was conducted to document the medicinal plant diversity of ban oak forests during 2018-2019 and recorded 182 species of medicinal plants used by the local inhabitants. These are listed along with their uses, parts used, mode of administration and threat status.

Evaluation of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) Utilization in a teaching hospital of Kalaburagi City, Karnataka

Introduction : Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY is the largest health assurance scheme in the world which aims at providing ahealth cover of Rs.5 lakhs per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization to over 10.74 crores poor andvulnerable families. A timely assessment at various hospitals will help to evaluate the impact of this public health policy.Aim : 1. To assess the utilization of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) insurance scheme in Basaveshwarteaching and General hospital Kalaburagi city, Karnataka.2. To assess the reasons for rejection of certain claims.Settings and design: This is an observational study conducted at Basaveshwar teaching and general hospital which is a800 bed tertiary care empaneled private hospital attached to M R medical college, Kalaburagi.Methods and material: Duration of study is 10 months (January to October -2021). Data was collected using semistructuredquestionnaire from the designated Arogya Karnataka office in the hospital. After the entry of data, thedescriptive statistics was presented in frequency tables and graph.Results: From January to October -2021, 1791 patients claimed the PM-JAY benefits. April being the highest due to secondwave of Covid-19, 327 patients claimed PM-JAY insurance. Few claims were rejected for various reasons. NCD burdenwas seen during the study. Conclusion: Creating awareness among the needy population is necessary, modification inthe hospital infrastructure claim processing also plays a key role.

Исторический портрет якутского купца 1-й гильдии Г.В. Никифорова

The article explores the economic, social and charitable activities of Gavrila Nikiforov, a Yakut merchant of the 1st guild. The aim of the publication is to recreate Nikiforov's historical portrait. Achieving this aim involves a wide use of archival sources, previously unpublished and not introduced into scholarly discourse. The topic has not been sufficiently studied in modern historiography of Siberia; it has scientific relevance and significance. The study of the key issue of the publication is based on the methodology of modernization and chronological, systemic, biographical methods. The author determined Nikiforov's origin, place of birth and initial sources of capital accumulation. The article states that Nikiforov established several enterprises with the aim of organizing fur trade in the northern districts of Yakutsk Oblast in 1900-1910. In 1906 Nikiforov's stores were opened in Verkhoyansk, Ko-lymsk, Bulun, Abye, and Kyusyur. In 1914 the merchant became a contributor to the Northern Commercial and Industrial Partnership, bought a trading business of fur traders and became the owner of one of the largest companies in North-East Siberia with a turnover of 1 million rubles a year. In 1914-1919, Nikiforov's annual turnover in fur trade exceeded 1 million rubles. In Yakutsk, Nikiforov conducted wholesale and retail trade in fur, groceries and consumer goods from stores. Nikiforov's supplies of furs to European and North American markets in 1914-1917 amounted to 800 thousand rubles a year. Nikiforov's public education activity was expressed in the construction and maintenance of schools for children, a museum, a library, and financial assistance to residents in paying taxes. During the First World War, Nikiforov was engaged in the procurement and dispatch of warm fur products to the front. Nikiforov enjoyed authority among the local population, was repeatedly elected councilor of the Yakutsk City Council, and was a member of charitable organizations. The merchant took part in meetings under Yakut Governor Ivan Kraft and decided on important strategic issues. In 1918-1919, Nikiforov organized the supply of needy population of Yakutsk Oblast with consumer goods and food products for 400 thousand rubles. For his services, he had state awards. He was an honorary “foreigner” of East-Kangalassky ulus of Yakutsk Oblast. The article defines the personal and business qualities of the Yakut merchant. The main conclusion of the article is that the reconstruction of Nikiforov's historical portrait allowed expanding the previously existing ideas about his contribution to the socioeconomic development of Yakutsk Oblast during the period of modernization of the Russian economy.

Availability of blood components and utilization in a teaching hospital blood center

Background: The quality of blood centers and transfusion services is judged by the timely availability of blood components and their effective utilization by those in need. Proper utilization of the needed blood components can also prevent the wastage of blood products. Stock management of blood and blood components will increase their maximum availability and utilization. Many studies have shown that a lack of blood and its components increases the risk of severe complications in patients who require blood transfusions on an emergency basis, such as during intraoperative or postpartum hemorrhage, in trauma patients with severe anemia, and so on. All the health-care sectors need supportive facilities to provide on-time services to their customers. Hospital image and the quality of health-care services will be influenced by customer and patient satisfaction. The blood center plays a vital role in that by providing lifesaving blood and its components on an emergency basis as well as to the needy population. Objective: The goals of this research are to examine the stock availability of blood and blood components, to determine the utilization of blood units based on consumer needs, and to discover and analyze blood and blood component waste before use. Methodology: A retrospective study was conducted in a teaching hospital blood center on stock verification and the issuing of blood components. The retrospective record analysis was performed for 18 months. Sampling Method: The availability of stock and the utilization of blood and blood components data were collected from January 2021 to June 2022 from registers maintained and documented in the blood center. Conclusion: Our study provided a clear picture of how to maintain the stock level of blood units and blood components by explicitly stating the percentage of collection, stock level maintained for emergency needs, and percentage of utilized blood and blood components. We were able to determine the number of blood and blood component discards throughout the study and the causes of these discards so that we could implement the best inventory control for blood units in accordance with our analysis of GroupWise blood units' stock level maintenance to satisfy customer needs.

БЕДНОСТЬ В УСЛОВИЯХ ПАНДЕМИИ COVID-19: СОЦИАЛЬНО-ПОЛИТИЧЕСКИЙ АНАЛИЗ (ЧАСТЬ 1. БЕДНОСТЬ И ЕЁ ПРИЧИНЫ В XX-XXI ВВ.)

The article deals with the problem of pandemic poverty in the context of public policy and international relations. The relevance of the topic is due to the growing number of needy population on the planet in conditions of COVID-19 and the need for policy measures to reduce it. Object of the study: the phenomenon of poverty in the context of the pandemic. Subject of the research: the main political factors influencing the dynamics of poverty in the context of the pandemic. Objective of the study: to identify the potential of public policy and international relations in the fight against poverty in the context of the pandemic. Research objectives: 1) to clarify the categorical apparatus of poverty research, 2) to give a system characteristic of the features of the world community in the XX-XXI centuries, which changed the phenomenon of consumption, 3) to analyze the influence of international relations on the dynamics of poverty during the pandemic, 4) to determine the difficulties and opportunities of Russian state policy aimed at overcoming poverty in the conditions of the pandemic. The study used a systemic approach, formational, stadial-civilizational, anthropological and logical methods. As a result of studies of poverty and the current political situation in the world, scientists defined the concept of poverty, its criteria, presented a classification of its types and causes, as well as ways to combat it. The impact of the pandemic on the growth of poverty was analyzed, the main contradictions in modern international relations were identified. The author's scientific contribution consists in the analysis of the main political factors of influence on the dynamics of poverty in the pandemic. The author's contribution is represented by the following results. If before the middle of the XX century the technical and technological causes of poverty were the determining ones, in the modern society the political causes of poverty dominate. In the conditions of the pandemic, such traditional political factors of negative impact on the dynamics of poverty, as a high level of corruption in the field of management and instability in international relations, distracting a huge part of the budget to the sphere of defense are intensified. This article is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the social analysis of poverty and its causes in the XX-XXI centuries. The second part presents an analysis of the political factors influencing the dynamics of poverty in the pandemic

Characteristics of patients diagnosed with cervical cancer in Brazil: preliminary results of the prospective cohort EVITA study (EVA001/LACOG 0215)

ObjectivesCervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide. Epidemiological and quality of life (QoL) data in patients with cervical cancer from low- and middle-income countries are scarce....

A novel vermiculite/ vegetable polyurethane resin-composite for thermal insulation eco-brick production

Affordable houses with thermal insulation materials are an efficient and creative solution for needy populations in regions where high temperatures are a public health and economic problem. In this sense, the present work had as objective to present, produce, and evaluate composites of raw vermiculite (RV) or expanded vermiculite (EV) in a vegetable polyurethane resin (VPR) matrix as thermal insulation eco-bricks. First, RV and EV were characterized by thermogravimetry (TG/DTG), X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) coupled to energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). Second, VPR was analyzed by TG/DTG. Then, materials were mixed and conformed into bricks in concentrations of 70, 80, and 90 wt % of raw vermiculite, and also 70, 80, 90 wt % of expanded vermiculite. The produced bricks were submitted to an alterability test with immersion into chemical reagents (ASTM D 543), humid atmosphere attack (NBR 8095), UV exposure (ASTM G 53), compressive test (ASTM D 695), physical indexes (NBR 12766), thermal insulation test, and TG/flammability test (ASTM D 635). Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) derived by a mixed 2 and 3-level design was utilized. Only 70% raw vermiculite passed NBR 8492 (soil-cement brick - dimensional analysis, compressive strength determination and water absorption - test method) and for this reason, was chosen for prototype production. Vermiculite react more with acid solutions. Vermiculite incorporation improves thermal stability and flame retardancy. 70 wt % RV brick was able to reduce 65% of the temperature, with good compressive strength (4.12 MPa) and low specific mass (1.47 g cm−3).

Análise da migração do Processo Físico para o Processo Jurídico Eletrônico (PJe) no Estado da Paraíba, Brasil

O Processo jurídico eletrônico (PJe) era uma aspiração de longos anos e foi instituído por resolução do Conselho Nacional de Justiça (CNJ). Discutida durante anos a desburocratização do processo judicial visa propiciar maior e melhor acesso à justiça por parte do operador do direito, bem como da população mais carente que se encontrava distante das informações pertinentes às causas mais populares. Na Paraíba a implantação do PJe ocorreu de forma gradativa. Atualmente, com base em dados do Tribunal de Justiça da Paraíba (TJPB), o acervo digital encontra-se em 730.000 processos, superando o acervo físico, expresso em 7.000. O presente estudo também expressa o status do acervo de processos do fórum cível de João Pessoa indicando os processos físicos ativos e os arquivos baixado e ainda não migrados para o meio eletrônico, demonstrando a importância da implantação do PJe. Outrossim diversos autores referenciam a importância social desta implantação, oportunizando celeridade à justiça, praticidade ao operador do direito e justiça social pela oportunidade do acesso a quem antes não o possuía: a população mais carente.