On Almost Pi - Generalized Semi Continuous Mappings in Intuitionistic Fuzzy Topological Spaces

In this paper we have introduced intuitionistic fuzzy almost pi - generalized semi continuous mappings and intuitionistic fuzzy almost contra pi - generalized semi continuous mappings and some of their basic properties are studied. Key words: Intuitionistic fuzzy topology, intuitionistic fuzzy pi -generalized semi closed set, intuitionistic fuzzy almost pi - generalized semi continuous mappings and intuitionistic fuzzy almost contra - generalized semi continuous mappings, intuitionistic fuzzy T1/2 (IFT1/2) space and intuitionistic fuzzy gT1/2 (IF gT1/2 ) spac

A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Prevention and Control of Malaria among Mothers at Karattuppalayam under Tiruchengodu Taluk, Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu

OBJECTIVES: 1. To assess the knowledge of mothers regarding Prevention and control of malaria before administering teaching programme. 2. To develop and administer Planned teaching programme on Prevention and control of malaria. 3. To find out the effectiveness of Planned teaching programme in improving the knowledge of mothers by post test. 4. To compare the pretest and post test knowledge score of mothers on prevention and control of malaria. 5. To explore the relationship between pretest knowledge scores with selected demographic variables like age, education, occupation, type of family, family income, method of water storage and drainage system. The conceptual framework adopted for this study was based on Stuffle Beams Evaluation Model. The research approach adopted for this study was quasiexperimental approach. The research design selected for this study was one group pre test, post test, which was used to measure the effectiveness of planned teaching programme. The selection of mothers was done by simple random sampling technique and the sample consists of 50 mothers in Karattuppalayam area, Tiruchengodu Taluk, Namakkal District. The instrument developed and used for this present study was semi-structured interview schedule, which had two parts. Part I: Comprised of 17 items related to socio demographic variables. Part II: Comprised of Section A: Comprised of 10 items related to knowledge of malaria. Section B: Comprised of 24 items related to prevention and control of malaria. The study was conducted during the month of December 2010, the collected data were analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics in terms of frequencies, percentages, mean, SD, t-test and chi-square test. MAJOR FINDINGS: In the present study, majority of them were between 26-35 yrs and all are hindus and educated.58% of the mothers were house wives and 38% had the monthly income between 4001-6000.Among 50 mothers 38% of them belonged to nuclear family.12% of the mothers had the previous history of malaria in the family. The post test mean score percentage (77.4%) on prevention and control of malaria were comparatively more than their pre-test knowledge score 32.88%.It confirms that ,there was increase in knowledge after administration of planned teaching programme. The paired `t’ test analysis of the pre and post test knowledge t=34.253(P<0.05) was highly significant. This result evidently supports the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on prevention and control of malaria. The present study also reveals that, there is a significant association between the score on prevention and control of malaria with selected socio demographic variables like age, income, occupation, method of water storage, type of drainage and previous history of malaria. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. The study can be replicated by using a larger sample there by findings can be generalized. 2. Comparative study may be conducted to find out similarities or difference in knowledge between urban and rural communities. 3. A study may be conducted to identify the factors which influence the spread of malaria among the people in the community. 4. A longitudinal study can be done among the public on the prevention and control of malaria. 5. Mass and individual regional language health education campaign can be conducted

AEROBIOLOGY OF MULBERRY FIELDS IN VELLORE DISTRICT

ABSTRACT Mulberry which forms the exclusive source of food for commercial silk producing silk worm (Bombyx mori L.) is affected by a number of diseases and pests. The aerobiology of crop field was very limited and much of the fields were to be opened for investigation. It affects the nutrition, growth and cocoon production of silkworm. Hence a detailed investigation was carried out on the aerobiology of mulberry fields in Vellore district. The Vellore district comprises of eight taluks, 14 ranges and 64 subdivisions. Much of the Vellore district land area is cultivated by Mulberry as a cottage industry. It is found that from October to January rainfall was maximum, Vaniyambadi, Tirupattur and Gudiyattam receives maximum rain. The humidity is relatively maximum during the period of October to September 1999. The temperature was maximum from March to June. This helps for the spread and growth of various microflora and airspores in Vellore district environs. From these data, the causative organisms of various diseases of Mulberry were identified. This data will be helpful for the treatment, management of the much useful plant Mulberry in Vellore district

MOSQUITOES LARVICIDAL ACTIVITY OF LEAF EXTRACT OF NEEM (Azadirachta indica) a

ABSTRACT The larrvicidal activity of Mosquito and phytochemical screening of Methanol extract of leaves belongs to the family Meliaceae have been evaluated in the present study. Larvicidal effect on 3 rd and 4 th instar larvae of Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus to test concentrations of 50,100,150,200mg of Methanol and Ethanol extract of leaf of Azadirachta indica in 100ml of water.200mg concentration shows maximum mortality of the larvae when compared150 (70%),100(50%) and 50(40%) concentration were observed. Presence of Caproic Acid,4-butoxy butanol, Oleic acid, Decanoic acid,8 methyl, methyl ester,N-methyl-N-N-di(2-(4-Pyridyl)ethyl)-(2-pyridyl)ethylamine,6(E), 9 (Z), 13(E),-Penedectriene, Phytol, Cis, Cis, Cis-7,10,13-Hexadecatrienal were found in GC/MS analysis of leaf extract

Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome: A Rare Genetic Disorder

Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is a rare pediatric genetic syndrome with incidence of one per eight million live births. The disorder is characterised by premature aging, generally leading to death at approximately 13.4 years of age. This is a follow-up study of a 9-year-old male with clinical and radiographic features highly suggestive of HGPS and presented here with description of differential diagnosis and dental consideration. This is the first case report of HGPS which showed pectus carinatum structure of chest