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Developing Preventive, Curative and Recovery (PCR) Strategy for Managing COVID-19| Chapter 1 | Issues and Development in Health Research Vol. 2

  The recurrent waves of the COVID-19 epidemic have claimed the lives of numerous people all across the world. Some countries have done an excellent job of managing it, while others are still suffering. Modifications in lifestyle and good diet, in addition to drugs, may be two important weapons in the fight against COVID-19 infection. The current study focuses on the management approach for the COVID-19 pandemic. This method is known as the Preventive, Curative, and Recovery (PCR) strategy, and it is something that anyone may use to keep safe in such a dangerous circumstance. The activities to be made to keep the virus out of the body's internal environment are included in the preventive strategy. When the body is in good shape, the healing process begins. comes into contact with infection The process of the body regaining lost strength is known as recovery. The paper aims to create a model that encompasses all three, dubbed the PCR Model.   Author (S) Details Aprajita K...

Escamoles, Ant Eggs (Liometopum apiculatum M.): An Underutilized Food | Chapter 09 | Recent Advances in Biological Research Vol. 5

Aims: To assess, Protein, Amino Acids, Lipids, fat-soluble vitamins A and E, Minerals, Fiber and Soluble Carbohydrates in Escamoles and inform the population about the benefits the intake of these edible insects may provide for human health. Study Design: A combined protocol with both sampling and analytical procedures was used. Place and Analysis: Escamoles were collected from different locations such as: El cardonal, Actopan, Santiago Anaya, Tulancalco, Huichapan, Apan, Tulancingo and Santuario, in spring (2014). Nutrient content analysis was performed according to AOAC methods and High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). Methodology: Sample: Conventional sampling was performed during the second week of March, 2014. Escamoles analysis: Macronutrient and energy content in escamoles was determined by individually analyzing macro and micro nutrients according to AOAC methods. Results: The analysis showed that Escamoles contain: Proteins, 43.06 g/10...

Insects as Food from Deserted Areas in Mexico | Chapter 03 | Recent Advances in Biological Research Vol. 5

Introduction: A large amount of people in semi desert zones live in poverty due to shortage production of food, hence they do not have adequate foodstuff supply, situation that lead to a high index of malnutrition. Semi desert zone at Hidalgo State (north-east of Actopan, Hidalgo) is not suitable for crops, however, flora of Xerophit Thicket mainly Opuntia spp, Agave spp, mezquite trees (Prosopis velutina) and huizache shrubs (Acacia farnesiana L.), are appropriate for the reproduction under critical climate and soil conditions of several species of insects that, even though they are a good source of nutrients that would help to low down malnutrition, are not consumed on regular basis by locals. Aims: The aim of this paper is to detect the edible insects from an arid zone of the State of Hidalgo, assess their macronutrient value and deliver that information to the local population. Place and Duration of Study: Convenience sampling of wild insects were provided at ...

Quality Attributes of Family Planning Programme towards a Successful Family Life | Chapter 06 | Perspectives of Arts and Social Studies Vol. 2

This paper discusses quality attributes of the family planning programme towards a successful family life. It highlights the barriers preventing most families from utilizing family planning facilities in Nigeria. The article went further to explore the quality attributes associated to family planning. The characteristics of a quality family planning programme were discussed and attributes of a well planned family life x-rayed. The quality family life and national development were examined and suggestions were proffered for achieving a good family planning program in any community in Nigeria. Family planning programme is a lifesaving scheme to families and investing in it is a necessity in today’s world. The continuous increase in the Nigerian population has aggravated the level of poverty among the populace. This is most devastating to families, preventing them from living a qualitative family life. This phenomenon is a drain to the nation’s human resources in national development. T...

Assessment of Copper and Zinc Dynamics in the Soil - Plant System | Chapter 05 | New Perspectives in International Plant and Soil Research Vol. 1

The term heavy metal, when related to its impact on the life of the plant, almost always implies negative connotations. However, some heavy metals like copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) are essential to maintain the metabolism of plant, and without them the plant would not be able to successfully complete its life cycle. The aim of this study was to examine the dynamics of Zn and Cu in the soil - plant system in intensive strawberry plantation on pseudogley soil in Northwestern Bosnia, area of Gradacac. The content of Zn and Cu in the examined soil, leaves and fruits of strawberries was determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Zn and Cu contents (means +/- SEM) were 82.06 +/- 14.07 and 8.45 +/- 2.35 in soil, 100.34 +/- 4.61 and 0.41 +/- 0.11 in leaves, 91.72 +/- 6.32 and 0.32 +/- 0.18 in fruits expressed as mg/kg dry matter (DW), respectively. Uptake, translocation and accumulation of Zn in the leaves and fruits of strawberries was at a satisfactory level in accordance with the pl...