Forecasting podfly (Melanogromyza obtusa) in late pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan)

Qualitative and quantitative models were developed for damage due to podfly (Melanogromyza obtusa) on late maturing pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp] in Kanpur. Historical data from 1987-88 to 2009-10 on per cent pod damage and weekly weather variables were considered for model fitting. Weather based indices were generated which were used as explanatory variables. Models were validated on subsequent periods (2010-11 and 2011-12) data and found to be satisfactory for both qualitative (epidemic/non-epidemic year) and quantitative (extent of damage)forewarning of damage due to podfly in late pigeonpea at Kanpur

STUDY OF PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF GROUNDWATER QUALITY OF DUDU TOWN IN RAJASTHAN

ABSTRACT Studies of Physico-chemical parameters of groundwater quality based on Physic-chemical paratmeres at Dudu town of Rajasthan have been taken up to evaluate its suitability for domestics' purpose. 21 ground water samples were collected from different places of Dudu town of Jaipur district. The quality analysis has been made through the pH, EC, TDS, Dissolved Oxygen, BOD, COD, Total Hardness, Sodium, Pottassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Chloride, Sulphate, Nitrate, Fluoride and Alkanity. A systematic calculation of the correlation coffecient has also been carried out between different analysed parameters. Comparative studies of samples in different seasons were conducted and it was found that Electrical Conductivity and Total Dissoved Solids (TDS) were decreased. Alkanity and Total Hardness were increased after the rainfall

Quantitative analysis of research on Artificial Intelligence in Retinopathy of Prematurity

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is a disease of the eye and a potential source of blindness in low birth weight preterm infants. It is preventable if diagnosed and treated on time. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has played an important role in developing automated screening systems to assist medical experts. There are many traditional literature review articles available that focus on the scientific content of ROP-AI. The researchers also require a bibliometric analysis to become acquainted with the competing groups and new trends in this field. This paper gives a brief overview of ROP and AI systems for ROP screening with a statistical analysis of the Scopus database\u27s related documents

Morphological study of variation in shape of coronoid process of mandible in dry human bone in Mahakaushal region

Introduction: The coronoid process is present at the ramus of mandible bone. The coronoid process projects upwards and slightly forwards as a triangular plate of bone. The variations in shape of coronoid process may acts as anthropological markers, to assess different populations & races. It may also be useful in forensic studies for determination of gender. With keeping above facts in mind, present study was planned. Material methods: The shape of the coronoid processes of both sides of 52 dry adult human mandibles (29 male and 23 female) were studied to classify the variations. The study was conducted in NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur. Three types of shapes were observed which are hooked, triangular and round shaped. Results: Triangular shape of coronoid process was present in 48.08% mandibles. It was of rounded shape in 19.23% mandibles. In 32.69% mandibles found hooked shaped. out of total 52 mandibles, in 29 belonging to male, triangular shape was found in 36.21%, rounded shape in 22.41% and hooked shape was found in 41.37% mandibles. Out of remaining 23 mandibles which were of females, triangular shape was found in 63.04%, rounded shape in15.22% and hooked shape in 21.74% mandibles. Conclusion: In present study, it is found that hooked shape coronoid is more common in male mandibles and in females, most common shape is triangular. As, no study was done previously at shapes of coronoid process at Mahakaushal area, hence, present study may be useful for maxillofacial surgeons and forensic experts especially of Mahakaushal region

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Not AvailableThe performance of ordinal logistic regression and discriminant function analysis has been compared in crop yield forecasting of wheat crop for Kanpur district of Uttar Pradesh. Crop years were divided into two or three groups based on the detrended yield. Crop yield forecast models have been developed using probabilities obtained through ordinal logistic regression along with year as regressors and validated using subsequent years data. In discriminant function approach two types of models were developed, one using scores and another using posterior probabilities. Performance of the models obtained at different weeks was compared using Adj R2, PRESS (Predicted error sum of square), number of misclassifications and forecasts were compared using RMSE (Root Mean Square Error) and MAPE (Mean absolute percentage error) of forecast. Ordinal logistic regression based approach was found to be better than discriminant function analysis approach.Not Availabl

SDS-PAGE analysis of caput epididymis proteins in rats receiving a zinc deficient diet

1104-1110Caput epididymis proteins from control, pairfed and zinc deficient (ZD) wistar weanling albino rats after 2-, 4-, 6- and 8-weeks were examined using SDS-PAGE followed by densitometric scanning of the gels. In comparison to the control and pairfed rats, ZD rats displayed new proteins. These included a Mr 42 kDa from 2ZD, Mr 47.5, 27.5, 23.2 and 16.0 kDa from 4ZD and Mr 87 and 14.2 kDa from 6ZD group. The 8ZD group, however, revealed no additional protein bands over controls. Further, several other proteins were missing from ZD rats. These included Mr 93 and 71 kDa from 2ZD; 93, 90, 79, 67, 62, 55 and 15.3 kDa from 4ZD; 60, 45.5, 34, 30 and 24 kDa from 6ZD and 41.5, 33 and 27.5 kDa bands from 8ZD group. The results indicate that the induced Zn-deficient state may be responsible for the altered protein patterns in the caput epididymis. The duration of low Zn uptake period also appears to influence the protein pattern in caput epididymis

Effect of dietary zinc deficiency on metallothionein concentration of epididymal luminal fluids of weanling Wistar albino rats

118-122Metallothionein (MT) and zinc concentrations have been estimated in luminal fluids of caput/corpus and cauda epididymis and serum of zinc deficient (ZD), pairfed (PF) and control-ad libitum fed (ZC) groups of Wistar rats. MT decreased significantly in luminal fluids of caput corpus and cauda epididymis and serum of zinc deficient rats as compared to their respective controls. However, the decrease was non-significant in luminal fluids of corpus epididymis and serum of 4-weeks zinc deficient animals as compared to their control. Zinc levels also declined significantly in luminal fluids of epididymis and serum of zinc deficient rats as compared to their respective pairfed and control groups. Thus zinc deficiency state reduces zinc and MT concentrations in luminal fluid of epididymis and serum.</span

Evaluation of thyroid lesions by cytology testing along with thyroid function tests in East Nimar Region, India

Background: Thyroid swelling is one of the concerned health issues in middle age female patients. Though majority of the thyroid lesion were benign in nature but its cost-effective preliminary diagnosis is a big challenge.&nbsp; Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) is a simple, cost-effective, highly sensitive and specific test for preliminary diagnosis of thyroid swelling. FNAC accompanying with the thyroid function tests (TFT) may be helpful in the proper assessment and management of thyroid swellings. We aimed to evaluate the thyroid swellings by FNAC and correlate FNAC findings with the TFT. Material &amp; Methods: This study was performed in the Sampurna Sodani Diagnostic Clinic, Khandwa (M.P) for the period of one year from July 2019 to July 2020. Total 50 patients with thyroid swelling enrolled in the current study. Assessment of cytomorphological features of thyroid swelling by using FNAC and also the thyroid function test (TFT) by using chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA) method. Results: Most of the cases belong to age range 41 - 50 years with female predominance.1:4.6 was male to female ratio. Cytological diagnosis comprised benign thyroid lesion was 88% amongst them colloid goiter (30%) was predominant

Association of Mean Platelet Volume in Diabetics and Non Diabetic Individuals in Khandwa

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients have a higher risk of developing complications, which lead to decrease in the quality of life and increase in morbidity. Platelet indices have been available in the laboratory routine using blood cell counters for several years. P latelets (PLT) are directly or indirectly involve in the processes of chronic complications in T2DM. Beside serving as a marker of platelet activation, mean platelet volume (MPV) is also considered as an inflammatory indice. Increased activity has been noted in Platelets with increased volume when compared to smaller ones, thus highlighting the utility of Mean platelet volume as a marker of platelet activity. Aim: To evaluate MPV in patients with type II DM in comparison with a healthy control group . Materials and Methods: In total, 50 diabetic patients along with age and sex matched non-diabetic controls were studied. A detailed history was taken regarding duration of diabetes, medication, past history of stroke and hypertension. Platelet indices, fasting blood glucose, Post prandial blood glucose and HbA1C were obtained from venous blood samples. All parameters were then subjected to statistical analysis using SPSS 20.0.&nbsp;&nbsp; Data was expressed as mean +/- standard deviation. A p-value &lt;0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Platelet indices, namely MPV, PCT were significantly higher in diabetic individuals. Platelet dysfunction also showed a positive association with HbA1C. Conclusion: Changes in platelet indices were found to be statistically associated with diabetes