Specialties of Inscriptions and Linguistic Personality Found in Inscriptions

Inscriptions can survive for thousands of years. Inscriptions have been developing since the 16th century. They are the most reliable evidence of the most ancient historical messages and events. An inscription is a message engraved on a stone to be immortalized for a long time. Inscriptions are also engraved on stone, copper plate and paper. In the inscriptions mostly the edicts of the kings, their works, and victories, donations for temples, festivals, social customs, genealogical references and traditional stories are engraved. Inscriptions are often found in public places. We can see inscriptions in caves, common halls, pillars and so on. The practice of engraving on inscriptions is done all around the world. Archaeology department has brought to light many languages that are still alive and used by many people. The oldest inscriptions in Tamil Nadu are engraved on middle stones and it is proved in the book Tolkappiyam. There are references in the Tolkapiyam about the martyrs on the battlefield, stone carvings and engravings of heroic deeds. During the Pallavar period, inscriptions were inscribed in Bragirutham, Sanskrit, and Tamil languages. Cholars and Pandiars used to engrave inscriptions. Thus inscriptions flourished in Tamilnadu and much of medieval history is known. Over the 120 years hundreds of inscriptions have been found in South India. Inscriptions are carved on stones. No one can revise, rewrite and render something new in it because it is carved in stone. The uniqueness of the inscriptions is that it remains unchanged even today. Thus this article is about the ancient stone inscriptions, its features and about the linguistic personality used in this inscriptions

TO STUDY THE DRUG UTILIZATION PATTERN OF ANTIBIOTICS IN POST-OPERATIVE PATIENTS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY AT TERTIARY CARE TEACHING HOSPITALS.

ABSTRACT:Objectives: The study is carried out to determine possible irrational use of drugs,antibiotic sensitivity pattern,minimize adverse events,drug-drug interactions.Methodology: It is a prospective observational study carried out in department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bhaskar General Hospital after obtaining permission from the institutional human ethics committee. It is carried out on 50 patients of post-operative cases for duration of two months by obtaining their case-sheet data. The prescriptions were assessed for patient's demographic data, antimicrobial preference, dose, duration, route of administration, categorization of drugs according to FDA, rationality score as per WHO, prescribing indicators score as per WHO.Results: The average number of drugs per patient is 3. The most frequently prescribed drugs were Metronidazole (dose:400mg-TID;100%), Tinidazole (dose:500mg-BD;90%), Ceftriaxome (dose:200mg-BD;100%),Amoxicillin+Clavulinic acid (dose:625mg-TID;14%).The brand drugs used are 100%,Generic drugs-0%, Essential drugs-87.5%,Non essential drugs-12.5%,Category B drugs-100%.Conclusion: Drug use pattern is rational with few exceptions. All the drugs were prescribed according to FDA category B. Hence we conclude that 20% of prescriptions were under polypharmacy and 80% were according to prescription indicator of WHO

CLINICAL STUDY OF UDAVARTINI (DYSMENORRHEA) YONIVYAPATH WITH ORAL ADMINISTRATION OF JEERAKADIMODAKA AND RASNADITAILA MATRAVASTI

Udavartini (Dysmenorrhea) is one of the most common clinical problem observed in regular practice. Dysmenorrhea is a medical condition of pain during menstruation that interferes with daily activities, as defined by ACOG and others. Dysmenorrhea can be correlated with Udavartini Yonivyapad in Ayurveda. The treatment of this disorder is still unsatisfactory in modern medicine, as the usage of anti spasmodic drugs, hormones may cause many side effects like hypertension, psychological disturbances etc. An attempt has been made to treat this condition with Ayurvedic system of medicine. So a research work has been carried out to study the efficacy of Jirakadi Modaka oral administration and Matravasti with Rasnadi tailam. 50 patients with Udavartini yonivyapat diseases were selected randomly and the drug was administered for the period of 90 days. Encouraging results were observed with the trial drug and the intensity of pain and the successive cycles were less painful. Vasti is considered best treatment for controlling Vata and the orally administered drug Jirakadi Modaka (Bhavaprakasha) has Vedanasthapana, Vaatahara, Anulomana and Rasayana properties. The present study Jeerakadi Modaka orally and Rasnadi tailam Matra vasti combine acts against Udavartini and is highly effective

EVALUATION OF ANTI-PYRETIC ACTION OF NELAMUCHCHALA (GYMNOSTACHYAM FEBRIFUGUM BENTH.)-AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY

Folklore medicine is an integral part of Ayurveda. Nelamuchchala (Gymnostachyam febrifugum Benth.) is one such drug which is traditionally used for fever, ulcers, cough, metrorrhagia and puerperal fever. The objective of the study is evaluation of the anti-pyretic actions in albino rats. The healthy albino rats are selected and grouped into 5. The control, standard, trial into three in different dosage forms i.e., normal dose (1ml), half dose (0.5ml). double dose (2ml) The decoction of Trial drug prepared and given in the different dosage forms. Pyrexia or Fever is induced by using Brewer's Yeast solution injected subcutaneously at thigh region and temperature rise after 1hr. Then hourly temperature recorded upto 14 hours. Result obtained from the study was statistically analysed that standard, trail group in normal (p<0.001) and double dose(p<0.001) are highly significant and no significant change was observed in control group (p>0.05) effect in albino rats. The present study has revealed that the decoction of Nelamuchchala (Gymnostachyam febrifugum Benth) efficacious to reduce pyrexia in albino rats. The observations could be considered to be the reference standards in future studies

DEVELOPING INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS AMONG RURAL AREA COLLEGE STUDENTS A STUDY AT TIRUNELVELI DISTRICT TAMILNADU

This paper intended to explore the information literacy skills of the students at rural area college and to find out the factors which have impact on these skills. Data has been collected at Sri Sarada College for Women situated in the rural area of Tirunelveli District, Tamilnadu. Among 200 questionnaires distributed, 175 questionnaires have been collected back. Data have been analyzed with the Descriptive analysis method, Anova Test, Paired Sample T Test using SPSS software. Information literacy skills of the students has been analyzed by their information search and retrieve ability, using email, Subject E Mail forum, Document Sharing, Downloading, Open Access Resources. The relationship between Native area of the students and information literacy skills of the students are analyzed. Native area of the students has important extent for affecting these skill levels. After that, according to the results, training has been given to these students to impart information literacy skills. Again the survey has been taken. The results are showing that students got awareness and learnt some extent to use internet for their academic purpose and also for their lifelong learning process. The conclusion is imparting information literacy skills among college students especially among rural area college students along with their regular study is very much important for building knowledge, lifelong learning skill and this is basis for empowered society

USAGE OF ELECTRONIC RESOURCES BY STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS - A STUDY AT CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU

The advent of electronic resources and their increased use have changed the library situation from physically to virtual. User preference is more on e-resources and virtual libraries with little attraction for physical libraries. In the current era of information technology, library and information centers are bound to provide access to electronic information resources also. One such Library of Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) boasts the access to more than 6000 online electronic journals through UGC-INFONET, e-ShodhSindhu, J-Gate, SCIFINDER to name a few. The study investigates utilization of electronic resources and related issues among the students of CUTN. A descriptive method has been used in this study. A total of 130 questionnaires distributed but 123 were received duly filled in as a sample. A well structured questionnaire was designed for collecting data from the respondents. The study highlights different types of electronic resources used by students, the purpose & frequency of using electronic resources and the problems faced by the students while accessing electronics resources among the CUTN students

Cost Effective Library ICT Implementation - A Case Study

Information Communication Technology (ICT) has provided plenty of opportunities and challenges to the Librarians. This paper discusses the cost effective ICT methods that have been implemented at Sri Sarada College for Women, Tirunelveli. The case study method has been adopted to study the purpose. Sarada Library has implemented library automation with barcode facility, institutional repository, library consortia, library 2.0 tools, coordinate NPTEL courses and conducted information literacy skill development programmes. Sarada library has implemented successful cost effective ICT methods and provided technological services to the end users

Morphoea - A Clinical study.

INTRODUCTION : Morphoea is a benign disorder characterized by localized thickening of the skin with no known aetiological factors. Although the skin disorder resembles systemic scleroderma there are no internal organ involvement. Morphoea is more commonly found in females and it has a characteristic morphology which differs in early and late stage. There are varying clinical types. All have characteristic distribution across the age groups. Morphoea may cause a lot of cosmetic problems which is very distressing to the patients. Sometimes it may cause growth retardations, deformity, contractures and disfigurement. There have been rare occurrence of pain, oedema, arthritis, colicky abdominal pain, visual disturbances and neurological problems in patients of morphoea. There are also interesting serological associations in morphoea. The interesting fact about morphoea is that it resolves on its own even without treatment. So far no conclusive evidence regarding its etiopathogenisis has been proposed in spite of the advancements in the field of medicine and technology. This disease, with such peculiar manifestations has kindled the interest of dermatologist from time immemorial. Several eminent dermatologists have contributed to the knowledge of morphoea. AIMS OF THE STUDY : 1 To study the incidence of Morphoea in Government General Hospital, Chennai during the period of two years between September 2004 and September 2006 2. To study the incidence of various types of Morphoea. 3. To study the sex wise distribution. 4. To study the age wise distribution. 5. To study the commonest site of lesions. 6. To study the main presenting complaints. 7. To study the precipitating factors. 8. To study the relevant serological abnormalities. 9. To study the associated autoimmune disorders. 10. To study the other associated anomalies. 11. To correlate the Histopathological findings with various types of morphoea. 12. To study the incidence of morphoea in relatives. CONCLUSION : * The incidence of Morphoea in Government General Hospital during the period of September 2004 to September 2006 was 1 in 1000. * The incidence of various types of Morphoea were as follows PLAQUE TYPE 34% LINEAR TYPE 36% GENERALIZED TYPE 5% MIXED TYPE 5% FRONTOPARIETAL TYPE 20% * The female to male sex ratio was 2:1. * The maximum number of patients were in the age groups of 10 to 25years of age. * Linear morphoea was more commonly seen in lower limbs. * The main complaints of patients was disfigurement. * One of the precipitating factors was found to be trauma. * Serological investigations showed eosinophilia in 66% of patients. * ESR was raised in 41% of patients