A comprehensive review of Garbha Sambhava Samagri and its role in Vandhyatva with special reference to Beejadushti

The inability to procreate is considered as a grim issue even today. The person devoid of a progeny is compared with the tree without branches, in Ayurveda. The concept of Garbha (foetus) and crucial components of conception are explained in detail in all major texts of Ayurveda. Acharya Sushruta has explained four important factors for conception as Garbha sambhava samagri. All these factors in their normal state result in a healthy offspring. Their absence or malfunction will lead to no or defective Garbha. Failure to conceive should be studied from all angles and all possibilities in a couple, especially the female. Before treating infertility, it is essential to know about factors required for conception and various factors responsible for Vandhyatva, according to Ayurveda. In present review, a detailed description of ‘Beeja’ i.e., Shukra and Artava is carried out

Open-Labeled, Randomized, Prospective Controlled Clinical Study to Assess Efficacy of Rasayana Churna and Pranayama in the Management of Rajonivritti Lakshanas w. s. r. to Postmenopausal Syndrome

Background: In modern science, hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) is the only alternative for postmenopausal syndrome whereas non-hormonal pharmacologic therapies have been shown to be less effective than hormonal therapy. So, it was assumed that Rasayana Churna along with Pranayama would be effective in relieving postmenopausal symptoms. Objective: to assess the clinical efficacy of Rasayana Churna and Pranayama in the management of   Rajonivritti Lakshanas w. s. r. to Postmenopausal Syndrome. Methods: The present open-labeled, randomized, prospective controlled clinical study was conducted after IEC approval. Total 60 female patients suffering from Postmenopausal Syndrome were enrolled in the study and randomized into two groups i. e. Group A & Group B. 30 patients in Group A were given Rasayana Churna orally with daily practice of Pranayama was advised. 30 Patients in Group B were advised daily practice of Pranayama for consecutive 12 weeks. The results were assessed by using Menopausal Rating Scale (MRS) and Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (MENQOL). Results: The significant difference was observed in MRS-Total score and MENQOL scores after treatment in both the groups. Out of four scales of MENQOL, the vasomotor, physical and psychological scales showed significant improvement in the group received regimen of Rasayana Churna along with Pranayama as compared with only Pranayama. Only change in sexual scale score was found to be similar in both the groups’ patients. Conclusion: It can be inferred that regimen of Rasayana Churna along with Pranayama was more efficacious in treatment of post-menopausal syndrome as compared with only Pranayama

Emergency Smart Energy Harvesting System for Disaster Management

Irrespective of Android or china made Smartphone, main problem observed is battery limitation. While accessing internet services of mobile phone, fast battery drainage problem occurs. In rural or remote areas we cannot charge mobile battery time to time due to unavailability of continuous electric power supply. Not only mobile devices but also other low voltage operated devices requires emergency power supply for their operation. In disaster such as tsunami or earthquake, power supply station gets destroyed and needs emergency power supply. Hence in this paper we have proposed a portable handheld smart energy harvesting device as an alternate solution for the power stations. A proposed device generates current in three ways; by receiving energy from radio waves, by electromagnetic induction and from piezoelectric components

Supramolecular chemistry of protoporphyrin IX and its derivatives

This microreview surveys developments in applications of protoporphyrin IX (PP-IX) derivatives in the fields of supramolecular science, artificial photosynthesis and biomedical science. It begins with the introduction of general PP-IX structure, methods of synthesis and discussion of properties such as solid- and liquid-state interactions. This is followed by description of the compounds' one-dimensional nano-superstructures, such as vesicles, tubules, fibres, micellar nanotubes, nanowires, nanorods and coils. Furthermore, a recent advance in protoporphyrin research in the area of monolayer formation is covered. Finally we explore the use of PP-IX derivatives in energy- and electron-transfer system construction. We conclude with our views on the prospects of PP-IX for future research endeavours

Emergency Smart Energy Harvesting System for Disaster Management

Irrespective of Android or China made Smartphone, main problem observed is battery limitation. While accessing internet services of mobile phone, Fast battery drainage problem occurs. In rural or remote areas we cannot charge mobile battery time to time due to unavailability of continuous electric power supply. Not only mobile devices but also other low voltage operated devices requires emergency power supply for their operation. In disaster such as tsunami or earthquake, power supply station gets destroyed and needs emergency power supply. Hence in this paper we have proposed a portable handheld smart energy harvesting device as an alternate solution for the power stations. A proposed device generates current in three ways; by receiving energy from radio waves, by electromagnetic induction and from piezoelectric components

A pyridyl-monoannulated naphthalene diimide motif self-assembles into tuneable nanostructures by means of solvophobic control

The supramolecular self‐assembly of the core‐substituted naphthalene diimide bearing pyridyl motifs leads to the formation of a variety of nanostructures with pH and solvent control. The detection of HCl can be monitored by UV/Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy, as well as the naked eye, with a change in colour (blue to red, see figure). The cycle is fully reversed by the addition of triethylamine (TEA)

Magnetic properties of Cd and Al substituted cobalt ferrite

464-468<span style="font-size: 16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:9.0pt;font-family:" times="" new="" roman","serif""="">The crystal structure and magnetic properties of simultaneously substituted cadmium and aluminium spinel series Co1-xCdxFe2-xAlxO4 with x=0.0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4 and 0.5, are studied by X-ray diffraction and saturation magnetization measurements. The single phase fcc spinel structure of all the samples was confirmed by X-ray diffraction. X-ray analysis showed that the latticc parameter <span style="font-size:14.5pt; mso-bidi-font-size:7.5pt;font-family:" arial","sans-serif""="">'a', increases with increasing x. The apparent density and X-ray density exhibit similar behaviour. The Bragg peaks of XRD patterns were used to determine the possible cation distribution among the tetrahedral (A) and octahedral rB] sites. X-ray intensity calculations indicate that Cd<span style="font-size:13.5pt; mso-bidi-font-size:6.5pt;font-family:" times="" new="" roman","serif""="">2+ and Al<span style="font-size:13.5pt;mso-bidi-font-size:6.5pt; font-family:" times="" new="" roman","serif""="">3+ ions occupy tetrahedral (A) and octahedral [B] sites respectively, while Fe3+ ions occupy both tetrahedral (A) and octahedral [B] sites. <span style="font-size: 16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:9.0pt;font-family:" times="" new="" roman","serif""="">&nbsp; The saturation magnetization ‘σs’<span style="font-size:16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:9.0pt;font-family:" times="" new="" roman","serif""="">and magneton number 'nB' (the saturation magnetization per formula unit) measured at 300 K using high field hysteresis loop technique decrease with increasing x, suggesting decrease in ferrimagneric behaviour. Neel's two sublattice model is applicable up to x≤ 0.2 while Y-K three sublattice model is applicable for x≥ 0.2. The cation distribution obtained from magnetization data is in good agreement with the cation distribution estimated from X-ray intensity calculations. The Neel temperature <span style="font-size:15.5pt; mso-bidi-font-size:8.5pt;font-family:" arial","sans-serif""="">TN deduced from a.c. susceptibility data decreases with x, suggesting a decrease in ferrimagnetic behaviour.<span style="font-size:25.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt"> </span

A 8-hydroxypyrene-1,3,6-trisulfonic acid trisodium salt (HPTS) based colorimetric and green turn-on fluorescent sensor for the detection of arginine and lysine in aqueous solution

The use of 8-hydroxypyrene-1,3,6-trisulfonic acid trisodium salt (HPTS) as a colorimetric and green turn-on fluorescent probe for the recognition of arginine and lysine in aqueous solution is described. The limit of detection (LOD) was found to be 1.941 × 10 -6 M, whereas for Lys the LOD was 3.106 × 10 -6 M, respectively. Interestingly, the probe also shows reversibility by addition of tetrabutylammonium phosphate (TBAP)

Genotypic variation for phytic acid, inorganic phosphate and mineral contents in advanced breeding lines of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

Wheat is a staple food of Indian population. Its nutritional and quality parameters have gained considerable importance over past few decades. In the present study, genotypic variation was studied in 100 advanced breeding lines developed for Indian peninsular zone by measuring phytic acid (PA), inorganic phosphate (IP), iron and zinc content in seeds and hundred kernel weight (HKW). Advanced breeding lines under investigation exhibited wide variation for the characters studied. The PA content ranged from 4.97 mg/g to 15.02 mg/g (mean of 9.58 mg/g). Iron and zinc content was in the range of 0.042 to 0.098 mg/g and 0.017 mg/g to 0.029 mg/g respectively. HKW ranged from 2.99 to 5.42 g. There was significant negative correlation between PA and HKW. Iron content showed very high genotypic coefficient of variation and heritability (h2bs) as compared to zinc content and other traits. Low heritability of IP content indicated the environmental influence on the trait