An analysis of the influence of economic issues on divorce: an empirical study at Nintavur, Sri Lanka

The past few decades have witnessed dramatic increase in divorce in most of the countries. According to this, the purpose of this study is examining whether economic issues influence on divorce or not at Nintavur. Survey was conducted between the year 2010 and 2016 June. The study takes the form of qualitative quantitative and descriptive analysis and depends on structured questionnaires, focus group discussions and key informant interviews which are both primary and secondary. The collected data were analyzed by chi – square analysis. Result of the study disclosed, that economic issues influence on divorce at Nintavur. Moreover, this research draws up few recommendations such as raising self–employment opportunities, providing knowledge of financial planning and awareness of religious and counseling to find out the solution

an empirical study at Nintavur, Sri Lanka

The issue of poverty, and particularly that of poverty alleviation, is given much emphasis in various national and international arenas, since the declaration of the Millennium Development Goals by the United Nations in 2000. The declaration focuses strongly on alleviating world poverty within the next decade. However, Islam provides Islamic tool that has completely proved in combating poverty. According to this, the objective of the study is to evaluate the role of Zakat in alleviating poverty in Nintavur divisional secretariat area. Survey conducted between the year 2010 and 2014. The study takes the form of qualitative, quantitative and descriptive analysis and depends on structural questionnaires, focus group discussion and key informant interviews which are both primary and secondary. The result indicates that the Zakat has played important role in taking out Muslims from poverty trap in the research area, Nintavur. Moreover, this research draw up few recommendations such as aware the people on Zakat, implement collective Zakat and the importance of training and skill development to promote and encourage Zakat for further effectiveness on eradicating poverty

Ossifying fibroma in an adolescent boy and his mother: a case report

Cemento-ossifying fibroma is a rare benign neoplasm occurring in the tooth bearing areas of mandible and maxilla. Here we report a case of an adolescent boy who presented with swelling in the right side of mandible. It was excised surgically and histopathological diagnosis of cement-ossifying fibroma was made. His mother also had history of cemento-ossifying fibroma 10 years back. This case is being reported for its rare incidence and familial occurrence

Anupana - A Critical Review

Ayurveda has a unique approach to maintain health of an individual and to cure diseases. According to Ayurveda, there does not exist anything which is not medicinal. The food we eat and the water we drink, can influence the status of our body. Anupana is a unique concept mentioned in our science, in which various liquid as well as solid items are logically administered along with various food and medicine. In context of food, Anupana helps in its better digestion and absorption and provides complete nourishment to the body. While in the administration of medicine it is not only for palatability but for carrying the drug to target site by which it increases its absorption and bio availability to target sites. The terms which can be taken to understand the concepts of Anupana from modern system of medicine are vehicle, adjuvant or synergist and carrier through which the actions like drug absorption, drug companion, drug delivery and bioavailability of the drug takes place. The mode of action of Anupana explained by Acharya is that, as the oil spread in the water, the medicine also get spread by the effect of which the drug action get enhanced. Anupana plays a major role in potentiating drug action through pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. However, its importance and practical utility is not fully recognized and applied in clinical practice

Understanding the Therapeutic Potential of Ascorbic Acid in the Battle to Overcome Cancer

Cancer, a fatal disease, is also one of the main causes of death worldwide. Despite various developments to prevent and treat cancer, the side effects of anticancer drugs remain a major concern. Ascorbic acid is an essential vitamin required by our bodies for normal physiological function and also has antioxidant and anticancer activity. Although the body cannot synthesize ascorbic acid, it is abundant in nature through foods and other natural sources and also exists as a nutritional food supplement. In anticancer drug development, ascorbic acid has played an important role by inhibiting the development of cancer through various mechanisms, including scavenging reactive oxygen species (ROS), selectively producing ROS and encouraging their cytotoxicity against tumour cells, preventing glucose metabolism, serving as an epigenetic regulator, and regulating the expression of HIF in tumour cells. Several ascorbic acid analogues have been produced to date for their anticancer and antioxidant activity. The current review summarizes the mechanisms behind ascorbic acid’s antitumor activity, presents a compilation of its derivatives and their biological activity as anticancer agents, and discusses delivery systems such as liposomes, nanoparticles against cancer, and patents on ascorbic acid as anticancer agents

Notes on the status of Limnophila micrantha (Benth.) Benth. and L. glandulifera Philcox (Plantaginaceae)

The taxonomic status of 3 species of the genus Limnophila viz., L. micrantha (Benth.) Benth., L. glandulifera Philcox and L. repens (Benth.) Benth. were examined. L. micrantha and L. glandulifera is found to be conspecific with L. repens. Hence, these 2 names are reduced here into the synonymy of the earlier name, L. repens (Benth.) Benth.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Origin, Impact, and Drug Development

At the end of December 2019, in Wuhan, China, a rapidly spreading unknown virus was reported to have caused coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19). Origin linked to Wuhan’s wholesale food market where live animals are sold. This disease is caused by SARS Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), which is closely related to the Severe Acute Respiratory Coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV). This virus shares a high sequence identity with bat-derived SARS-like Coronavirus, which indicating its zoonotic origin. The virus spread globally, provoking widespread attention and panic. This Coronavirus is highly pathogenic and causes mild to severe respiratory disorders. Later, it was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) due to its highly infectious nature and worldwide mortality rate. This virus is a single-stranded, positive-sense RNA genome, and its genome length about 26 to 32 kb that infects a broad range of vertebrates. The researchers worldwide focus on establishing treatment strategies on drug and vaccine development to prevent this COVID-19 pandemic. A drug repurposing approach has been used to identify a rapid treatment for the people affected by COVID-19, which could be cost-effective and bypass some Food and Drug Association (FDA) regulations to move quickly in phase-3 trials. However, there is no promising therapeutic option available yet. This book chapter addresses current information about the COVID-19 disease, including its origins, impacts, and the novel potential drug candidates that can help treat the COVID-19

An Analysis of the Cultural Tourism Product Satisfaction Level in Kerala

Cultural Tourism implies “A type of tourism activity in which the visitor’s essential motivation is to learn, discover, experience and consume the tangible and intangible cultural attractions/products in a tourism destination. Kerala, referred to as ‘God’s Own Country’, enjoys unique geographical features and its classical art forms, colourful festivals, exotic cuisine etc., are some of the cultural marvels that attract travellers. Though the share of cultural tourism in the tourism development of the state has not been assessed in quantitative terms, the arrival of foreign and domestic tourists to cultural tourism destinations in Kerala undoubtedly accentuate the contribution of cultural tourism to the state’s exchequer. The level of satisfaction that cultural products that the state tourism offers is subjected to analysis to explore the principal factors and confirm whether they are significant reflections of satisfaction from cultural products. The study asserts the need for redefining and revamping the role of cultural events, monuments such as Synagogue and religious places aimed to a provide a high level of satisfaction so as to attract cultural tourists to destinations in Kerala