Seasonal Variation and Effect of Salinity on the Total Protein, Glycogen and Cholesterol Content in the Testes of Mystus vittatus (Bloch.)

The present study has been undertaken to find out whether the biochemical constituents viz., protein, glycogen and cholesterol content of the freshwater catfish, Mystus vittatus at different seasons, could be related to reproductive cycle of the fish. The study on the salinity has been undertaken to find out its effect on the fish growth and maturation of testes. During the post spawning season, October, November and December 2009, the Gonadosomatic index of the testes of Mystus vittatus (Bloch) gradually decreased. During the resting season, in the months of January to March 2010, the Gonadosomatic index of the testes reaches minimum. The total protein, glycogen and cholesterol content in the testes during the post spawning and resting season decreased along with the Gonadosomatic index. The maximum number of fishes survived at 20‰S salinity. The fishes subjected to 20‰S salinity, during the post spawning and resting season showed that the Gonadosomatic index of the testes and the values of the total protein, glycogen and cholesterol content in the testes increased when compared to that of the control fish

Kurunthogai Heroine- Cultural Records

Evidence for the Archaic Antiquity of the Tamil Language is Sangam literature. As explained in the Sangam literature, the Tamil word 'Pan' means merit. If 'padu' also means worldly morality then it can mean qualified worldly morality. Cultural levels are prevalent in Sangam literature. Domestic life is also defined as the specialty of living together even without a home. It can be realized that culture is seen in Sangam literature from the fact that the hero was very fond of the heroine and both the hero and heroine were very happy in their lives. The purpose of the article is that the culture of the poets of the Sangam period is manifested in that even though there are various emotions like hospitality, friendship, enmity, love, hatred and love. The poets of the Sangam period have chosen the high quality

A five-year retrospective study of cervical fibroids in a tertiary care centre

Background: Cervical leiomyomas or fibroids are rare benign pelvic tumors. The symptoms vary from urinary retention, frequency, dyspareunia, intermenstrual bleeding, rarely mimicking procidentia or can cause uterine inversion. This study was conducted in a tertiary hospital to find out clinical presentation, prevalence of cervical fibroids.Methods: This study is a retrospective study where Women ranging from 20 to >60 years age attending gynecology OPD of Cheluvamba hospital tertiary care centre attached Mysuru medical college and research centre, Mysuru for abdominopelvic mass, pain, menstrual abnormalities over a period of 5 years (January 2012 to December 2016) were included the study. Socio-demographic profile, detailed menstrual history, reason for attending hospital and previous treatment taken prior to the hospital visit were recorded. Pregnant women with fibroids were excluded from the study. Parameters like type and size of cervical fibroid, mode of treatment, postoperative morbidities, histopathological reports were studied and interpreted in this study.Results: In this study total 20 women who presented with menorrhagia or with abdominopelvic mass had cervical fibroid. Of 20 patients 10 (50%) belonged to age group 31-40 years, 9 (45%) patients were of 41-50years age and 1 (5%) patient was >60 years age. The 16 (80%) patients presented with menorrhagia. Metrorrhagia was the commonest menstrual pattern seen in 15 (75%) women. Asymptomatic fibroids with abdominopelvic mass were seen in 4 (20%) women. The size was 12-28 weeks. Polypectomy was done in 1 (5%) woman and abdominal hysterectomy was done in 19 (95%) women. None of the patient had postoperative morbidity or mortality. histopathological reports in 17(85%) showed leiomyoma without degeneration while 3 (15%) cases showed degenerative changes.Conclusions: Further research is needed to find out biological factors causing fibroids including diet, stress, environmental and racial influences. Routine screening, early detection, increase awareness by early reporting to the hospital will reduces morbidity and improves quality of life socioeconomically

A Human Capital Approach to Reduce Health Disparities

Objective: To introduce a human capital approach to reduce health disparities in South Carolina by increasing the number and quality of trained minority professionals in public health practice and research. Methods: The conceptual basis and elements of Project EXPORT in South Carolina are described. Project EXPORT is a community based participatory research (CBPR) translational project designed to build human capital in public health practice and research. This project involves Claflin University (CU), a Historically Black College University (HBCU) and the African American community of Orangeburg, South Carolina to reduce health disparities, utilizing resources from the University of South Carolina (USC), a level 1 research institution to build expertise at a minority serving institution. The elements of Project EXPORT were created to advance the science base of disparities reduction, increase trained minority researchers, and engage the African American community at all stages of research. Conclusion: Building upon past collaborations between HBCU’s in South Carolina and USC, this project holds promise for a public health human capital approach to reduce health disparities

SIMULATION OF MPA USING PROBE, EDGE, AND INSET FEED FOR 2.4GHZ AND 5GHZ

In this paper we have reported design, simulation and analysis of Microstrip Patch Antenna (MPA) with two different geometries. The resonant frequencies considered for the design are 2.4GHz and 5GHz which are the operating frequencies of Global Positioning System Antenna (GPSA) design for Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs). In this work, simulation is carried out with different feed techniques to identify the best possible feed. Also, we have evaluated the HFSS ADK for MPA and calculated the percentage error

A Review of “Music and Movement” Therapies for Children with Autism: Embodied Interventions for Multisystem Development

The rising incidence of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) has led to a surge in the number of children needing autism interventions. This paper is a call to clinicians to diversify autism interventions and to promote the use of embodied music-based approaches to facilitate multisystem development. Approximately 12% of all autism interventions and 45% of all alternative treatment strategies in schools involve music-based activities. Musical training impacts various forms of development including communication, social-emotional, and motor development in children with ASDs and other developmental disorders as well as typically developing children. In this review, we will highlight the multisystem impairments of ASDs, explain why music and movement therapies are a powerful clinical tool, as well as describe mechanisms and offer evidence in support of music therapies for children with ASDs. We will support our claims by reviewing results from brain imaging studies reporting on music therapy effects in children with autism. We will also discuss the critical elements and the different types of music therapy approaches commonly used in pediatric neurological populations including autism. We provide strong arguments for the use of music and movement interventions as a multisystem treatment tool for children with ASDs. Finally, we also make recommendations for assessment and treatment of children with ASDs, and provide directions for future research

Analysis of maternal near miss cases in a tertiary care hospital

Background: The study of maternal near miss (severe maternal morbidity) is an alternative to study of maternal death. To reduce maternal mortality ratio (MMR), analysis of maternal near miss cases provide valuable information, which helps in implementing strategies to prevent maternal death. Aims and objectives were to determine maternal near miss indices and to analyse the causes of maternal near miss and other associated factors. Methods: A retrospective analysis of health records of maternal near miss cases admitted to tertiary care hospital from October 2021 - September 2022 was done. Patient characteristics like age, parity, gestational age, risk factors, mode of delivery, lifesaving intervention were studied. Results: A total of 9,744 patient admitted for seeking obstetric care and out of which there were 8,791 deliveries. A total of 164 maternal near miss cases and 24 maternal deaths were found during study period. The maternal near miss incidence ratio 18.76/1000 live birth, maternal near miss to mortality ratio 6.8:1 and mortality index was 12.7%. Hypertension and its complications are the most common cause for maternal near miss cases. Women in late trimester, multiparity, low education status, lack of awareness are at increased risk of near miss cases. Conclusions: Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy and obstetric hemorrhage are leading cause for pregnancy specific obstetric disorder and anemia was found to be a leading cause for pre-existing condition aggravated during pregnancy. This study highlights the need for overall improvement in awareness among pregnant mothers and its timely accessibility with quality critical care management

Standardization of Stage-Wise Requirement of Nutrients in Banana Cv. Grande Naine (AAA)

A field trial was conducted during 2009-2010 at College Orchard, Horticultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, to standardize stage-wise requirement of nutrients in banana cv. Grand Naine (AAA). Treatment T16 where application of 100% RDF (165:52.5:495g NPK plant-1) at 4 critical growth stages, i.e., 40:52.5:25, 30:0:35, 30:0:25 and 0:0:15% at the 3rd, 5th, 7th and 9thmonths after planting (MAP), respectively, recorded maximum plant height, pseudostem girth and leaf area index. Maximum bunch weight of 32.15kg was recorded in T16. Higher yield was attributed to more number of (i) hands per bunch, (ii) fingers per hand and (iii) per bunch, besides the higher average weight of the finger. Better quality fruits, with higher TSS, total sugars, low acidity and better sugar:acid blend, were obtained in T16. In treatment T16, where 100% RDF was applied, increased N, P, and K content were seen in the index leaf of the crop. Lower soil-available nutrients, viz., N, P, K, at the higher level of split-application at critical stages of the crop revealed, that, the nutrients applied were utilized efficiently. This was reflected in the better yield and quality obtained. Economics were worked out which indicated T16 as giving the highest cost:benefit ratio (1:3.97)

Molecular Diversity Analysis in F3 Intergeneric Population of Papaya (Carica papaya L.)

Attempts were made to estimate molecular diversity present in F3 populations of intergeneric crosses between Carica papaya L. (Var. Pusa Nanha and CP 50) and Vasconcellea cauliflora. Molecular studies revealed that PCR amplification using five ISSR primers in 40 F3 progenies yielded 53 reproducible amplified bands. Of the 53 bands, 44 were polymorphic (83.02%). Polymorphic Information Content (PIC) value ranged between 0.90 (ISSR 807 x 810) and 0.66 (ISSR 834 x 810). Similarity coefficients based on five ISSR markers ranged from 0.05 to 0.96. Maximum similarity was observed for genotypes 1, 4 and 6 of Pusa Nanha x Vasconcellea cauliflora (0.96). Minimum similarity was observed between genotypes 3 and 14 of CP 50 x Vasconcellea cauliflora (0.04). This higher genetic diversity of papaya progenies stands to contribute to development of new varieties and, using the data, further hybridization and selection can be planned

Evaluation of Papaya (Carica papaya L.) Hybrids for Yield and Papain Recovery

Six papaya hybrids, viz., CO-1 × Pusa Nanha, CO-2 × Pusa Nanha, CO-4 × Pusa Nanha, CO-5 × Pusa Nanha, CO-6 × Pusa Nanha and CO-7 × Pusa Nanha, along with their respective parents, were evaluated for fruit yield and quality. Higher fruit yield was recorded in hybrids CO-2 × Pusa Nanha, CO-4 × Pusa Nanha and CO-5 × Pusa Nanha at first harvest. Higher papain recovery was seen in CO-2 × Pusa Nanha and CO-5 × Pusa Nanha and activity of this enzyme was highest in CO-5 × Pusa Nanha. For fruit yield at first harvest, hybrids CO-2 × Pusa Nanha, CO-4 × Pusa Nanha, CO-6 × Pusa Nanha and CO-5 × Pusa Nanha recorded higher heterosis over mid- and better parental values. Fruit yield at first harvest exhibited high genotypic and phenotypic coefficient of variation. Days to flowering had the least genotypic and phenotypic coefficient of variation. Highest heritability estimates were recorded for plant height at first flowering, ascorbic acid content and titrable acidity. Fruit yield at first harvest showed high genetic advance as percentage of mean and the least genetic advance was seen for days to flowering. CO-2 × Pusa Nanha, CO-4 × Pusa Nanha, CO-5 × Pusa Nanha and CO-6 × Pusa Nanha showed better yield and earliness, and are recommended for further evaluation