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Eighth National Conference of Institute of Scientometrics on âScholarly Communication and Scientometricsâ
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Open access journals in library and information science: a study
Open access spurred by the Internet has brought in new vistas for dissemination of scholarly content in almost all thedisciplines. It has enabled agencies, publishers and individuals to distribute scholarly content online, free from licensingrestrictions and cost. Like other fields, the growth of open access has also benefited the field of library and informationscience (LIS). In this paper an attempt has been made to assess the current status of open access journals in LIS covered inDirectory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) based on various parameters
Internet of Things and libraries
Internet has taken a giant leap forward from âInternet of communicationâ to âInternet of Thingsâ, making it possible to connect objects and transfer data with or without human intervention. This is likely to revolutionize the way we live. Like other service industries, it has a huge potential in betterment of library services. An attempt has been made to explain what is âInternet of Thingsâ, the technology and its growth, examples from service industries and deliberate on itâs possible impact on libraries and identify potential library areas where it can be implemented effectively
A 44 year-old lady with chronic renal disease and intractable ulcers: a case report
Calciphylaxis is a rare but potentially fatal condition occurring in patients with end stage renal disease on dialysis. Due to interplay of various factors, disturbances occur in the metabolism of calcium and phosphate leading to calcification within the vessel walls. The net result is tissue ischemia and necrosis. Clinically this presents as painful non-healing skin ulcers, which contribute to significant morbidity and mortality due to septic progression of the lesion. In this case report, we highlight the rapidly progressive nature of this disease, its etiopathogenesis and the role of early diagnosis in preventing life-threatening complications
MOOCs and LIS education: A massive opportunity or challenge
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are revolutionizing the field of higher education by giving a new learningopportunity for aspiring students, faculty and universities in many subject areas including Library and Information Science(LIS). In this paper, an attempt has been made to explain the concept of MOOCs, key players in the field, courses offered inLIS and how best this new medium can be used in improving the quality of LIS education by listing out possible areas ofwork and its impact on LIS education in developing countries
Genetic variation and diversity for grain iron, zinc, protein and agronomic traits in advanced breeding lines of pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.] for biofortification breeding
Genetic improvements of iron (Fe) and
zinc (Zn) content in pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum
(L.) R. Br.] may reduce the problems of anemia and
stunted growth among millet dependent staple food
consumers. The availability of variation in diversebreeding
lines is essential to improve grain micronutrients
in high-yielding cultivars. This study aimed to
determine the extent of variability, heritability and
diversity for grain Fe, Zn and protein, along with key
agronomic traits, in 281 advanced breeding lines bred
at ICRISAT and evaluated across two seasons (environments).
A pooled analysis of variance displayed
significant variation for all these traits. Highest
variability was recorded for Fe (35â116 mg kg-1),
Zn (21â80 mg kg-1), and protein (6â18%), and a
three-fold variation was observed for panicle length,
panicle girth and 1000-grain-weight (TGW). Diversity
analysis showed 10 clusters. Cluster-III had maximum lines (25%) and Cluster-V showed the highest mean
values for Fe, Zn, protein and TGW. These results
highlight the success of breeding program that aimed
both the maintenance and creation of genetic variability
and diversity. A significant positive correlation
among Fe, Zn, protein and TGW indicated the
potential for simultaneous improvement. Grain yield
had a non-significant association with Fe and Zn,
while protein showed a negative correlation. These
results suggest that significant variability exists in
elite-breeding lines, thus highlighting an opportunity
to breed for biofortified varieties without compromising
on the grain yield. The lines with high Fe, Zn and
protein content can be used as hybrid parents and may
also help in further genetic investigations
Subcortical nuclei volumes are associated with cognition in children post-convulsive status epilepticus: results at nine years follow-up
Effect of isogenic-alloplasmic cytoplasmic male sterility system on grain yield traits in pearl millet
Pearl millet is a nutri-cereal and is grown predominantly by subsistence farmers in semi-arid
regions of India and Africa. Considering highly cross pollination nature and availability of
cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS), pearl millet hybrids are becoming a dominant cultivar type
in India. Present study aims to assess the effect of isonucleus-alloplasmic, A1, A4 and A5
cytoplasmic male sterility system on agronomic performance of pearl millet hybrids. Five
isogenic females each having 3 alloplasmic (A1, A4 and A5) cytoplasm were crossed with 6
male-parents to generate 120 hybrids and were evaluated in two contrasting season in splitsplit-
plot design (SSPD). The significant cytoplasm per se and restorer per se indicate the
both contribution to most of the traits, however, greater magnitude of contribution arises from
restorers (74% grain yield; 95% 1000-grain weight). The significant hybrids Ă environment
shows the mandatory of multi location testing for yield traits while non-significant of CMS Ă
environment interactions reveals the greater stability of CMS. Further, no significant mean
yield differences exhibited in A1, A4 and A5 hybrids (2.53-2.81 t ha-1) indicates not any
adverse effect of cytoplasm on grain yield and associated traits. Also, diverse genetic
backgrounds used in this study exhibited significant contributions to grain yield and its
component traits. These results imply the prospects for utilization of potential alternative
cytoplasm (A4 and A5) to widen the cytoplasm base together with development of counterpart
restorers to produce future high-yielding hybrids
Genetic diversity analysis among advanced breeding lines in pearl millet for grain iron, zinc and agronomic traits
Evaluation of genetic diversity within breeding populations will help in parentsâ diversification
and identification of trait-specific inbred sources. Total of 294 inbreds were evaluated for
grain iron (Fe), zinc (Zn) and agronomic traits in two contrasting seasons using alpha-lattice
field design. There was a significant variability observed for all traits. Three-to-four-fold
variability noticed for Fe (31-120 mg kg-1), Zn (19-88 mg kg-1), yield (0.6-2.6 tha-1) and 1000-
grain weight (6-16 g 1000-1). The magnitude of genetic coefficient of variation explained by
traits were varied in the order of Fe (25%)>Zn>TGW>PL>PH>GY>PG>DF (7%) and
heritability (broad sense) was very high as >84% for all traits except grain yield (56%). Nine
clusters formed at 90% genetic similarity. Clusters I to IV and VII had higher mean value for
Fe density (78-100 mg kg-1) and agronomic traits. Highest number of genotypes grouped in
cluster I (63) followed by cluster III (54) having higher yield,1000-grain weight, panicle girth,
Fe and Zn. Top-10% of high-Fe lines had significantly higher Fe (64%), Zn (49%), grainweight
(29%) and panicle girth (19%) than bottom-10% genotypes. This implies that high-
Fe/Zn sources are available with eliteness and can be incorporated into any genetic
background without compromising agronomic superiority. Higher heritability and genetic
advance as percentage of mean were observed for Fe, Zn and grain-weight suggesting
these traits are predominantly determined by additive gene and can be improved through
selection
Subcortical nuclei volumes are associated with cognition in children post-convulsive status epilepticus: Results at nine years follow-up
PURPOSE: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the relationship between subcortical nuclei volume and cognition in children with post-convulsive status epilepticus (CSE). METHODS: Structural T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans (Siemens Avanto, 1.5âŻT) and neuropsychological assessments (full-scale intelligence quotient (FSIQ) and Global Memory Scores (GMS)) were collected from subjects at a mean 8.5âŻyears post-CSE (prolonged febrile seizures (PFS), nâŻ=âŻ30; symptomatic/known, nâŻ=âŻ28; and other, nâŻ=âŻ12) and from age- and sex-matched healthy controls (HC). Subjects with CSE were stratified into those with lower cognitive ability (LCA) (CSE+, nâŻ=âŻ22) and those without (CSE-, nâŻ=âŻ48). Quantitative volumetric analysis using Functional MRI of the Brain Software Library (FSL) (Analysis Group, FMRIB, Oxford) provided segmented MRI brain volumes. Univariate analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was performed to compare subcortical nuclei volumes across subgroups. Multivariable linear regression was performed for each subcortical structure and for total subcortical volume (SCV) to identify significant predictors of LCA (FSIQ <85) while adjusting for etiology, age, socioeconomic status, sex, CSE duration, and intracranial volume (ICV); Bonferroni correction was applied for the analysis of individual subcortical nuclei. RESULTS: Seventy subjects (11.8âŻÂ±âŻ3.4 standard deviation (SD) years; 34 males) and 72 controls (12.1âŻÂ±âŻ3.0SD years; 29 males) underwent analysis. Significantly smaller volumes of the left thalamus, left caudate, right caudate, and SCV were found in subjects with CSE+ compared with HC, after adjustment for intracranial, gray matter (GM), or cortical/cerebellar volume. When compared with subjects with CSE-, subjects with CSE+ also had smaller volumes of the left thalamus, left pallidum, right pallidum, and SCV. Individual subcortical nuclei were not associated, but SCV was associated with FSIQ (pâŻ=âŻ0.005) and GMS (pâŻ=âŻ0.014). Intracranial volume and etiology were similarly predictive. CONCLUSIONS: Nine years post-CSE, SCV is significantly lower in children who have LCA compared with those that do not. However, in this cohort, we are unable to determine whether the relationship is independent of ICV or etiology. Future, larger scale studies may help tease this out
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