IOSR-JESTFT   Volume-19 ~ Issue-9 ~ September 2025

Abstract: The impact of organic and conventional farming practices at four planting fields was carried out to determine the effect on PH, soil heavy metal and chemical composition of pearl millet seeds farmed in Kaura Namoda north – west, Nigeria. Conventional farming system plot shows higher soil PH (4.60) compared to that of organic and control plots which were above 5.50. The result of chemical analysis of the seeds of peal millets show some significant variation in the composition of ash, protein and total carbohydrates (P ≤ 0.05). Soil analysis of heavy metals, As, and other elements content of the four plots used for this study indicate that uncontrolled.........

Keywords: Conventional farming, organic farming, pearl millet, heavy metals and soil.

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[2]. Bagchi, A., Ghosh, B. C., Swain, D. K., Bera, N., & Ananya Bagchi, Bijoy Chandra Ghosh, D. K. Swain And N. B. (2015). Organic Farming Practice For Quality Improvement Of Tea And Its Anti Parkinsonism Effect On Health Defence. Journal Of Physical Chemistry &Biophysics, 5(2), 2–5. Https://Doi.Org/10.4172/2161-0398.1000178
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Abstract: The levels of heavy metals and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Surface and Groundwater from communities in Soku Oil Field in Rivers State, Nigeria were determined in this study using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometric technique for heavy metals and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy for PAHs. The results for surface water samples showed mean levels of The results for surface water samples showed mean levels of Iron (7.417±0.428 mg/L), Chromium (0.152±0.007 mg/L), copper.........

Keywords: Heavy Metals, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Surface and Groundwater, Soku

[1]. Abdel-Shafy, H. I., & Mansour, M. S. (2016). A Review On Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons: Source, Environmental Impact, Effect On Human Health And Remediation. Egyptian Journal Of Petroleum, 25(1), 107-123.
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[3]. Ajayi, S. & Ovharhe, L. (2016). The Effect Of Corporate Social Responsibility On The Performance And Growth Of The Oil & Gas Industry In Nigeria: A Case Study Of Nigeria LNG Limited. Available At SSRN 2745079.
[4]. Ajiboye, O. O., Yakubu, A. F., & Adams, T. E. (2019). A Review Of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons And Heavy Metal Contamination Of Fish From Fish Farms. Journal Of Applied Sciences And Environmental Management, 15(1).
[5]. Akankali, J. A., & Davies, I. C. (2021). Heavy Metals And Physicochemical Parameters Evaluation In The Upper Reaches Of Bonny River, Niger Delta, Nigeria. Journal Of Applied Sciences And Environmental Management, 25(8), 1341-1348.

Abstract: The rapid urbanization in India has led to severe concerns in urban centres, including those related to water mismanagement, inefficient waste systems, escalating energy consumption, and intensified urban heat Islands (UHIs). Regardless of numerous policy interventions, including the Smart Cities Mission and AMRUT, implementation gaps have hindered meaningful progress. This paper explores how biomimicry can offer a sustainable pathway forward. Drawing from global and local examples, the paper investigates how the Namib Desert Beetle’s design can inspire more efficient use of water........

Keywords: Biomimicry, Urban Sustainability, India Urbanization, Water Management, Energy Efficiency, Urban Heat Island Effect, Waste Management

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[2]. Casey, L. (2021). Conjuring Water From Thin Air. [Online] The University Of Sydney. Available At:
Https://Www.Sydney.Edu.Au/Science/News-And-Events/News/2021/01/22/Conjuring-Water-From-Thin-Air.Html
[3]. Chittaranjan Tembhekar (2025). 13°C Temperature Difference Between Localities A Few Km Apart In Mumbai. [Online] The Times Of India. Available At: Https://Timesofindia.Indiatimes.Com/City/Mumbai/13-C-Temp-Difference-Between-Localities-A-Few-Km-Apart/Articleshow/119721755.Cms.

Abstract: “Agada” that can be synonymised as “Antidote” is occupying an important role in Ayurvedic Toxicology (Agadatantra). Charaka and Susruta , in the respective sections (sthana) of their samhitas discuss vividly on agada. Vagbhata, the scholar and author of Ashtangahridaya, who is considered as a follower of Charaka and Susruta , in his famous and popular book nicely describes on this topic with utmost importance and priority. He describes the ingredients, preparation method, form of preservation and route of administration along with special indications of these preparations in detail.......

Keywords – Agada, Vagbhata, Ashtangahridaya, poisons, antidote

[1]. Vaidya Sri Lalachandra , Sri Vagbhatabirachitam Ashtangahridayam , Uttarasthana , Edition – 7th Reprint , 2016 , Chapter 35 , Sloka 17-20
[2]. Vaidya Sri Lalachandra , Sri Vagbhatabirachitam Ashtangahridayam , Uttarasthana , Edition – 7th Reprint , 2016 , Chapter 35 , Sloka 24-32
[3]. Vaidya Sri Lalachandra , Sri Vagbhatabirachitam Ashtangahridayam , Uttarasthana , Edition – 7th Reprint , 2016 , Chapter 35 , Sloka 39-40
[4]. Vaidya Sri Lalachandra , Sri Vagbhatabirachitam Ashtangahridayam , Uttarasthana , Edition – 7th Reprint , 2016 , Chapter 36 , Sloka 57,58
[5]. Vaidya Sri Lalachandra , Sri Vagbhatabirachitam Ashtangahridayam , Uttarasthana , Edition – 7th Reprint , 2016 , Chapter 36 , Sloka 60

Abstract: With increasing awareness on food waste, various initiatives have been introduced over the years to control food waste created in food supply chain. However, evaluating prevention of food waste is still as nascent stage and proper methods are still not prepared to determine their effectiveness. It hampers finding best practices among current initiatives and giving priority to the most promising initiatives. To meet these needs and propose an ideal approach to assess food waste prevention programs, an evaluation framework has been prepared by the “European Commission Joint Research Centre” for preventing food waste.........

Key Word: food waste, household food waste, Information and Communication Technologies, food supply chain, evaluation framework.

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