IMPACT : International Journal of Research in Applied, Natural and Social Sciences

7-12

Authors: Sergiu Fendrihan & Florica Constantinescu

The resistance to antibiotics of the most pathogenic strains is a problem affecting human population and, it is the last challenge in infectious diseases. That is why, the screening of microbial life forms for new and improved molecules must be continued. One of the possible source are the endophytic microorganism living inside plants organs and tisues. This review paper show this possibility to find, by screening of this microbiota, new compounds which can be use against microbial pathogens.

21-26

Authors: Nagamani. S, Thangamathi. P, Ananth. S, Gnanasoundrai. A & Lavanya. M

Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) is the main vector of the dengue virus globally. Dengue vector control is mainly, based on reducing the vector population through interventions, which target potential breeding sites. However, in Kumbakonam is known about this vector’s habitat productivity and insecticide susceptibility status, to support evidence-based implementation of control measures. In each study, the breeding habitats such as Coconut shells, Waste bucket, Tires and Over head tank were examined, for the presence of Aedes aegypti mosquito larvae. The survey were carried out twice in each month, from November 2014 to October 2015. The correlation between the physicochemical characteristics and the larval density of container- breeding mosquitoes indicated that, the pH (0.09), Calcium (0.83), BOD (0.68) and COD (0.77), they showed positive correlation with the larval density, the correlation coefficients being respectively. Total dissolved solids (-0.11), Electrical conductivity (-0.68), Chloride (-0.65), Fluoride (-0.68), Salinity (-0.72) and Sulphate (-0.52) were negatively correlated with larval abundance in the containers, with correlation coefficients of respectively. Rainfall is an important environmental factor associated with Aedes breeding at the study sites

35-44

Authors: Uchenna Ebi, Victor P. O. Okoh & Timothy Soetan

This research investigated the appropriateness of assessment method and payment liability of Lagos State Land Use Charge. Objectives of the study include: to identify the components of Land Use Charge, to identify various methods of valuation used for assessment and their appropriateness, to establish if assessors are qualified and to establish the appropriate tax liability and way of enforcement. The result of the review of extant literature, identified liability of payment of Land Use Charge, assessment of Land Use Charge and penalty for default, from where questionnaire was constructed which was the main source of data collection. Out of a population of 500 practising estate surveyors and tax accountants in Lagos State, 200 questionnaires were administered out of which 104 were retrieved representing a return of 52%. Frequency analysis and test of hypothesis done with the aid of SPSS 20 showed several percentages and correlation analyses of P > 0.05 probability and only one P < 0.05. It was found out that, Lagos State Land Use Charge authorities use crude valuation and enforcement methods. They also tax bare sites and have been recommended to use professional estate surveyors and valuers for their assessment and also to take defaulters to court rather than their present crude method.

51-58

Authors: R. Jagan Mythri

This article examines the relationship between access and preservation in digitization projects conducted by public libraries in the Telangana. The main issues discussed are the impact of selection on access, the preservation of original material and digital objects, and the financial issues surrounding digitization projects. The article deal with the technical aspects of digitization. Although access is significantly increased, the range of material that has been digitized is very narrow and is driven largely by copyright restrictions rather than user demand. The survey also highlighted the disparity between funding for access to a very small portion of library holdings through digitization, and the funding of traditional preservation for the remainder of collections. I wish to concentrate on the future of public libraries that serve different communities by giving them access to a learning space and to a real public service. I will focus on the ground reality of publicly accessible libraries that strive to adapt to the digital era.

69-76

Authors: Gnanasoundari. A, Thangamathi. P, Ananth. S, Lavanya. M & Nagamani. S

The presence of suitable breeding habitats and the development of Aedes aegypti largely depend upon hydrology – driven ecological factors. The breeding habitats of A. aegypti were identified and characterized within the city corporation of Thanjavur, Taminadu, India, between January, 2016 and December, 2016. Breeding habitat such as waste bucket, over head tanks and discarded waste were identified and A.aegypti larvae were collected from the surveyed habitats. Physical parameters (pH, turbidity, conductivity, BOD, COD, dissolved oxygen, and total dissolved solids) were estimated. The relationship between the characteristics of breeding habitats and abundance of A.aegypti larva was investigated. pH was found to be positively related to larval abundance in all the three different habitats.

89-112

Authors: Gerald Munyoro, Gamuchirai Kumbirai Shadaya & Rutendo Masiyiwa

The land distribution in Zimbabwe after colonization was well inclined to the white settlers and the black majorities were driven to stay in reserves, that were meant to disempower people and unfortunately these areas were infertile and this was part of the plan by whites to control blacks which later led to land reform. This was followed by a drop in the economic performance of the country, as the agricultural productivity was heavily affected and the manufacturing sector reduced productivity and the whole economy shrunk and this affected employment levels. As stated above, the effects of land reform were not just felt in agricultural sector only but in several sectors such as retailing sector in general and agriculture retailing sector in particular. Thus, this study was aimed at ascertaining the impact of the land reform program on the agricultural retailing sector in Zimbabwe. This was achieved through the use of interpretivism research approach, which relies on subjective understanding of and intervention with reality. This position is described as anti- positivist but views it as post- positivist since it is asserted that there is fundamental difference between the subject matters of natural and social sciences. The results show that there is need for retailers in the agricultural retailing sector to get into strategic alliances with suppliers in order to survive and grow in the current competitive economy. In addition, agricultural retailers should work with agricultural contractors who will offer farmers with financial assistance each farming season as outsourcing finance is a good alternative for getting assistance. Conclusively, the increase in the financing of farmers will increase sales in the agricultural retailing sector resulting in the resuscitation of the sector, which will have a positive knock effect on the Zimbabwean economy.