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    Assessing the Impact of Human-Induced Disturbances on the potential Biomass and Carbon content in two wildlife sanctuaries of Uttar Pradesh, India
    (EM International, 2024) Azram Tahoor, Azra Musavi, Jamal Ahmad Khan
    This research paper presents a detailed analysis of biomass assessment of woody species in Katerniaghat and Kaimoor Wildlife Sanctuary situated in Bahraich and Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh. Through a reconnaissance survey, area was stratified into high, medium and low disturbed site based on the presence of human induced disturbance indicators. Circular plot method of 10m radius was used for vegetation assessment. Data on vegetation like woody species name, number of individuals, Girth at Breast’s height were recorded. Biomass and carbon stock of tree species was calculated from each stratified site of both sanctuaries. The finding of the study showed that highest biomass was estimated from high disturbed site of Katerniaghat. In Kaimoor, medium disturbed site showed maximum biomass. The present study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of its carbon stock and sequestration potential. Biomass assessment is crucial for sustainable forest management and climate change mitigation strategies. Our findings reveals the negative impact of varying levels of anthropogenic disturbance on the forest biomass of both protected areas and help in better understanding of conservation and management and forests and carbon offset initiatives.
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    Novel drug design and bioinformatics: an introduction
    (De Gruyter, 2021) Mohammad Kalim Ahmad Khan ,Salman Akhtar
    In the current era of high-throughput technology, where enormous amounts of biological data are generated day by day via various sequencing projects, thereby the staggering volume of biological targets deciphered. The discovery of new chemical entities and bioisosteres of relatively low molecular weight has been gaining high momentum in the pharmacopoeia, and traditional combinatorial design wherein chemical structure is used as an initial template for enhancing efficacy pharmacokinetic selectivity properties. Once the compound is identified, it undergoes ADMET filtration to ensure whether it has toxic and mutagenic properties or not. If the compound has no toxicity and mutagenicity is either considered a potential lead molecule. Understanding the mechanism of lead molecules with various biological targets is imperative to advance related functions for drug discovery and development. Notwithstanding, a tedious and costly process, taking around 10–15 years and costing around $4 billion, cascaded approached of Bioinformatics and Computational biology viz., structure-based drug design (SBDD) and cognate ligand-based drug design (LBDD) respectively rely on the availability of 3D structure of target biomacromolecules and vice versa has made this process easy and approachable. SBDD encompasses homology modelling, ligand docking, fragment-based drug design and molecular dynamics, while LBDD deals with pharmacophore mapping, QSAR, and similarity search. All the computational methods discussed herein, whether for target identification or novel ligand discovery, continuously evolve and facilitate cost-effective and reliable outcomes in an era of overwhelming data.
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    A study on perceptions and practices of STEAM-based education with university students
    (Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 2024) Manisha Singh
    The present survey-based study was conducted with (n = 317) university students in Lucknow city of India to examine their perceptions and practices about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education. The data was collected from students belongingto different academic streams including Science, Economics, Arts, Engineering, Architecture, Computer Sciences, and Business and Management etc. from different higher educational institutions of the city. The snowball sampling method was adopted for the study. A tool in the form of a 5-pointer rating scale with three categories viz. Awareness, Perception and Implementation along with two dimensions in the Awareness category, four dimensions in the Perception category and one dimension in the Implementation category was constructed to collect data with a total of 23 items which were related to majorly three mentioned categories and demographic information. Frequency data analysis and the Kruskal-Wallis H test were used for analysis. The findings showed that most students hold a positive perspective towards the advantages of STEAM in their learning process. Still, despite the positive perspective, significant differences in the perception and implementation category of STEAM-based education was seen. The teaching-learning process is not planned as per STEAM education and classroom teaching lacks in in-cooperating STEAM. A significant difference was observed in the perception and implementation of STEAM-based education. The study showed that more than 70 per cent of the students believed that STEAM-based Education may enhance deeper understanding, constructivist approach, professional efficiency and critical thinking. The findings also highlighted the positive role of STEAM Education in infusing aesthetic elements and holistic approach in students.
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    BEYOND BARRIERS: A TAPESTRY OF PEDAGOGICAL STRATEGIES FOR INCLUSIVITY AND SUSTAINABLE PROGRESS
    (International Journal of Emerging Knowledge Studies, 2024) Dhriti Tiwari
    In an ever-evolving landscape of education, the imperative to foster inclusivity and sustainable progress stands as a foundational challenge for educators worldwide. The present age, marked by an unparalleled range of differences, educators are faced with the task of adapting their methodologies to accommodate the distinct requirements and inclinations of a diverse student population. Concurrently, the increasing worldwide demand for sustainable practices underscores the imperative to incorporate environmental consciousness and responsible civic engagement into the core of educational systems. This research article explores innovative educational approaches that go beyond traditional boundaries to foster comprehensive and long-lasting progress. It examines the integration of differentiated instruction, universal design for learning, and collaborative learning in a harmonious and inclusive learning environment. The study also explores a tapestry of pedagogical approaches for accommodating diverse learning needs and addressing 21st-century challenges. Cultural responsiveness, environmental education, and technological integration are key to sustainability and inclusivity. The research shows that these pedagogical practices can change education for the betterment of students and the world.
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    Security Test Case Prioritization through Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm
    (Tech Science Press, 2023) Mohd Faizan; Mohd Waris Khan; Abdulaziz Attaallah, Khalil al-Sulbi, Areej Alasiry, Mehrez Marzougui, Alka Agrawal, Dhirendra Pandey
    Security testing is a critical concern for organizations worldwide due to the potential financial setbacks and damage to reputation caused by insecure software systems. One of the challenges in software security testing is test case prioritization, which aims to reduce redundancy in fault occurrences when executing test suites. By effectively applying test case prioritization, both the time and cost required for developing secure software can be reduced. This paper proposes a test case prioritization technique based on the Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) algorithm, a metaheuristic approach. The performance of the ACO-based technique is evaluated using the Average Percentage of Fault Detection (APFD) metric, comparing it with traditional techniques. It has been applied to a Mobile Payment Wallet application to validate the proposed approach. The results demonstrate that the proposed technique outperforms the traditional techniques in terms of the APFD metric. The ACO-based technique achieves an APFD of approximately 76%, two percent higher than the second-best optimal ordering technique. These findings suggest that metaheuristic-based prioritization techniques can effectively identify the best test cases, saving time and improving software security overall.
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    Impact of Institutional Repositories’ on Scholarly Practices of Scientists
    (Library Philosophy and Practice University of Nebraska, 2018-02-01) Shukla, Prachi; Ahmad, Naved