A note on discrete frames of translates in Cᴺ

In this note, we present necessary and sufficient conditions with explicit frame bounds for a discrete system of translates of the form {Tkφ}k∈Zᴺ to be a frame for the unitary space Cᴺ.Publisher's Versio

VALVULAR HEART DISEASES: AN INSIGHT THROUGH AYURVEDA

Cardiovascular diseases have a large share amongst non-communicable diseases. Valvular heart diseases constitute a significant part of cardiovascular diseases which cause morbidity and mortality in India. India is currently heading towards becoming a heart disease capital of world. This puts a tremendous pressure on available resources of medical and surgical management. Thus, it would be a great asset if these diseases could be managed through traditional systems of medicine like Ayurveda, which would prove to be a good conventional treatment and prevent the development of complications and need for surgery. This article aims at understanding of VHD (Valvular heart diseases) through an Ayurvedic perspective and critically analyzes the treatment options in Ayurveda. It is noticed that though no single disease can be directly correlated to VHD, many of the clinical features of Hrida roga mentioned in Ayurvedic classics are similar to that of VHD and can be adequately managed by classical herbs and formulations

CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF CHILDHOOD SANSKARAS (SACRAMENTS) IN LIGHT OF CONTEMPORARY SCIENCE

India has a rich cultural heritage which affects the life of a person at all stages of life. Hinduism is one of the oldest world religions prevailing in Indian subcontinent. Hindu mythology describes various Sanskaras (sacraments/religious rites) outlined from birth to death of an individual. Out of the sixteen Sanskaras described, eight are for children. These are Jata Karma (birth rites), Namakaran (naming), Nishkraman (taking baby out of home), Annaprashan (starting solid feeding), Chudakarma (head shaving), Karnavedhana (piercing of the ear), Upanayan (thread ceremony) and Vedarambha (start of formal education). This article analyzed these Sanskaras in detail and gives a critical approach to their relevance in light of modern scientific knowledge. Though primarily considered as religious rites, they were significant in context of child health and provided opportunity for routine examination of child at regular intervals. Sanskara prepares one for the next stage of growth. A thorough review of childhood Sanskaras revealed that they were aimed at preparing the baby for extra uterine life successfully, developed proper feeding habits, ensured adequate nutrition, prevented diseases, adapted baby to environment for further survival, gave individual identity and educated the child. It took care of not only physical but also mental, social and spiritual development of child, thus made him a responsible youth of good character who proved to be an asset to the society. These sanskaras are apt till date and worth practicing in todays era

Magnitude of menstrual problems among young females of medical and paramedical college

Background: Menstruation is described as the exclusive sign of femininity. The age of menarche is determined by general health, genetic, socio-economic, nutritional factors, geographic location, exposure to light and psychological state. Objective of current study was to determine the magnitude of menstrual problem among young females of age group17-25 years of medical and paramedical college. Methods: The present study has been conducted on 300 young female students studying in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology in collaboration with paramedical and nursing college, RIMS and R. Saifai, Etawah over a period of 18 months January 2015 to July 2016, with an objective to determine the magnitude of menstrual problem among on young female students of age group 17-25 years.Results: Mean age of the study population was 21.98 years. The mean age of menarche was found to be 13.50 years with standard deviation of 1.315. This was also in accordance with the results of previous studies. The average duration of menstrual blood loss was found to be 4.28 days with standard deviation of 1.092. The average duration of normal blood flow for reproductive age group as estimated is 2-5 days. The mean of menstrual cycle length came out to be 29.79 days with a standard deviation of 4.87. The average amount of blood loss during each menstrual cycle was found to be 65.39 ml with a standard deviation of 11.81. Conclusions: It was concluded that the mean age of menarche was found to be 13.50 years with standard deviation of 1.315. The average duration of normal blood flow for reproductive age group as estimated is 2-5 days

VEDANADHYAYA: A CRUCIAL CONTRIBUTION OF KASHYAP SAMHITA IN PEDIATRIC CLINICAL EXAMINATION

The field of Ayurveda is broadly divided into eight parts. Kaumarbhritya refers to the science of diseases and care of children, right from conception till adolescence. Kashyap samhita is undoubtedly the pioneer text in this branch of Ayurveda. The text is divided in various sections (sthanas) of which Vedanadhyaya is twenty fifth chapter in Sutra sthana. It concerns the symptomalogy of various diseases in children and serves as a great guidance for pediatric examination and diagnosis as children are unable to narrate their symptoms themselves. The present article reviews the original text of the chapter and critically analyses it in light of contemporary medical science. It is noticeable that Acharya Kashyap has included a wide range of diseases pertaining to various systems like skin, ENT, gastro-biliary, hematology and urinary system and has also included the Bal grahas. The symptoms described are accurate and reasonable in contemporary scientific era also. Thus, a thorough study of Vedanadhyaya is essential for proper understanding of Ayurvedic perspective of pediatric illness and their common demarcating symptoms. It reinforces the view that children are not miniature adults and diseases in pediatric population have distinct features and need to be understood separately.

A Study on the Role of School Curriculum and Teachers in Inculcation of Values among Elementary School Students

Aim: The present study has been able to analyse the different methods applied for enlightening values by English teacher and NCERT English textbook of class VII. Apart from this, school curriculum which includes cultural activities on national and international events. Methodology: Seventh grade English textbook of NCERT was reviewed and analysed extensively to comprehend values in elementary students. Furthermore Qualitative method has been used in study to interviewed 24 teachers of government and private schools to know their teaching strategies and activities organized by school at national as well as international level to impart values.Findings: The findings of the study discovered that some of the strategies adopted by teachers are unable to inculcate values in students at elementary level because of their improper pre-service training as NCERT text book has most of the values relevant for elementary students. Questionnaire for teachers manifest that incapability of teachers in consequence of school work load hinders to organize activities inside and outside the school. Moreover, schools shortcoming to provide single value education teacher to every particular level has also one of the difficulty in inculcation of values. Keywords: Values in English NCERT textbook, role of English literature in enlightening values

An overview of pesticides in the development of agriculture crops

The development of agriculture yield is closely related to the use of pesticides. This review categorizes and identifies the pathway of toxicity in the environment and their prevention measures to reduce risks from pesticide use. The inherent properties of selected pesticides released into the environment through different routes such as spray, drift, vaporization, surface run-off, unlawful acts, spills and drainage discharges, and through leaching or soil dust are related to their potential effects on environmental health. The intensive use of various pesticides like BHC, endrin, heptachlor, heptachlor epoxide, DDT, endosulfan and pyrethroids have harmful effects on non-target organisms and interfere in the development of agriculture crops. The preventive measures for pesticides are the crop rotation, use of protective equipment, integrated pest management, protection and regulation policy in pesticide application. The development of alternatives to pesticides is also needed in order to advance the design of better farming systems. A regular monitoring programme of pest management would help to improve the production of high quality of food as well as to protect the health of the environment and humans

Monocrotophos induced histopathological and biochemical Changes in gills, stomach and intestine of Anabas testudineus (Cuvier)

Monocrotophos, an organophosphate pesticide is used frequently in paddy fields of India. Although its impact of toxicity has been reported in many organisms, its effect on digestive and respiratory organs in Anabas testudineus is scanty. The Present investigation was conducted to evaluate the impact of histopathological and biochemical indices on freshwater fish A.testudineus exposed to sub-lethal concentration (45 ppm) of an organophosphorous pesticide monocrotophos (MT). Severe histoarchitectural and biochemical changes were observed in fishes exposed to monocrotophos when compared to fishes of control group. Exposure of fishes to the pesticide resulted in induction of histological abnormalities in gills, stomach and intestine. This was accompanied with reduction in total protein content and an elevation in catalase activity in gills, stomach and intestine. These structural alterations of the gills, stomach and intestine could affect respiration, digestion and absorption of nutrients which in turn could adversely affect growth and survival of the freshwater fish A. testudineus. The result of this investigation serves as a biomonitoring tool for the effects of organophosphorous pesticide MT on the aquatic biota