NT pro BNP as a potential marker of left atrial dysfunction in rheumatic mitral stenosis and its correlation with improvement in left atrial functions post percutaneous balloon mitral volvotomy (PBMV) with intermediate term follow up of 1 year

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Exact solution of Schrodinger equation for Pseudoharmonic potential

Exact solution of Schrodinger equation for the pseudoharmonic potential is obtained for an arbitrary angular momentum. The energy eigenvalues and corresponding eigenfunctions are calculated by Nikiforov-Uvarov method. Wavefunctions are expressed in terms of Jacobi polynomials. The energy eigenvalues are calculated numerically for some values of l and n with n<5 for some diatomic molecules.Comment: 10 page

Novel Bound States Treatment of the Two Dimensional Schrodinger Equation with Pseudocentral Plus Multiparameter Noncentral Potential

By converting the rectangular basis potential V(x,y) into the form as V(r)+V(r, phi) described by the pseudo central plus noncentral potential, particular solutions of the two dimensional Schrodinger equation in plane-polar coordinates have been carried out through the analytic approaching technique of the Nikiforov and Uvarov (NUT). Both the exact bound state energy spectra and the corresponding bound state wavefunctions of the complete system are determined explicitly and in closed forms. Our presented results are identical to those of the previous works and they may also be useful for investigation and analysis of structural characteristics in a variety of quantum systemsComment: Published, 16 page

Size variations of planktonic foraminiferal population in the Indian Ocean sector of Southern Ocean

221-226Twenty five surface sediment samples (comprising Peterson Grab, Piston, Gravity and Spade core top samples) were collected along a north-south transect (between 9.69º N and 55.01º S latitude and 80º E and 40º E longitude). On the basis of overall size, the total planktonic population has been divided into two groups (> 120 μm sized population and <120 μm sized population). The results show an apparent interrelationship between shell size and variations in hydrographic conditions such as food availability/nutrition (phosphate) of ambient water masses. It is apparent that nutrients play a significant role in determining the size of the foraminiferal population and an increase in the nutrient supply is conducive for the growth of the planktonic population

An overview of foraminiferal studies in nearshore regions off eastern coast of India, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands

288-300Foraminiferal studies carried out on beaches, mudflats, estuaries and in nearshore shallow water regions along eastern coast line of India up to 50 m water depth, including Andaman and Nicobar Islands, have been reviewed. The review suggests that as far as beaches, mudflats and estuaries of east coasts are concerned, a total of 34 papers have been published, whereas, 82 research papers have dealt with foraminifera of shallow water regions. The review also shows that majority of the studies undertaken along eastern Indian coast have concentrated on taxonomic and/or ecological aspects and very few attempts have been made for applied aspects of foraminiferal contents. A bibliographical account and themewise review of various past publications have also been provided in this paper

Phenology Analysis of Forest Vegetation to Environmental Variables during pre-and Post-Monsoon Seasons in Western Himalayan Region of India

To assess the phenological changes in Moist Deciduous Forest (MDF) of western Himalayan region of India, we carried out NDVI time series analysis from 2013 to 2015 using Landsat 8 OLI data. We used the vegetation index differencing method to calculate the change in NDVI (NDVIchange) during pre and post monsoon seasons and these changes were used to assess the phenological behaviour of MDF by taking the effect of a set of environmental variables into account. To understand the effect of environmental variables on change in phenology, we designed a linear regression analysis with sample-based NDVIchange values as the response variable and elevation aspect, and Land Surface Temperature (LST) as explanatory variables. The Landsat-8 derived phenology transition stages were validated by calculating the phenology variation from Nov 2008 to April 2009 using Landsat-7 which has the same spatial resolution as Landsat-8. The Landsat-7 derived NDVI trajectories were plotted in accordance with MODIS derived phenology stages (from Nov 2008 to April 2009) of MDF. Results indicate that the Landsat -8 derived NDVI trajectories describing the phenology variation of MDF during spring, monsoon autumn and winter seasons agreed closely with Landsat-7 and MODIS derived phenology transition from Nov 2008 to April 2009. Furthermore, statistical analysis showed statistically significant correlations (p < 0.05) amongst the environmental variables and the NDVIchange between full greenness and maximum frequency stage of Onset of Greenness (OG) activity.. The major change in NDVI was observed in medium (600 to 650 m) and maximum (650 to 750 m) elevation areas. The change in LST showed also to be highly influential. The results of this study can be used for large scale monitoring of difficult-to-reach mountainous forests, with additional implications in biodiversity assessment. By means of a sufficient amount of available cloud-free imagery, detailed phenological trends across mountainous forests could be explained