Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and Dr. Kazuyosi Ikeda:A Humanistic Approach

A humanistic approach glimpses the personal worth of an individual and the centrality of human values. It reveals the creative, active nature of human beings. A humanistic approach is highly optimistic and it portrays the noble human capacity to defeat hardships, pains and gloom. Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam, 11th president of India and Dr. Kazayosi Ikeda, a Japanese poet are like saints who have flowered their writings with the bud of humanistic approach. Like animals, human beings also show their behaviour as goal oriented yet their abstract thinking and self-reflexive consciousness make them superior to all other creatures in this universe. In his poem ‘The Life Tree’ Kalam has discussed the rational quality of human being. Kalam says that on this beautiful planet human beings can create an aura of heavenly bliss through the help of their rationality. Both Kalam and Ikeda were aware of the pros and cons of the modern scientific inventions The present article discusses the approaches of Kalam and Ikeda which have been expressed in their poetic creations

Cytological Investigations of Cowpea (\u3cem\u3eVigna unguiculata \u3c/em\u3e(L.) Walp) and Sem (\u3cem\u3eLablab purpureus\u3c/em\u3e (L.) Sweet) Two Major Fodder Legumes

Indian subcontinent is one of the world’s mega-centres for crop plant diversity as it has a wide spectrum of eco-climate ranging from humid tropical to semi-arid, temperate to alpine. The Indian gene centre possesses rich genetic diversity for forage legume genera as well. Germplasm characterisation and documentation is a major activity of conserving genetic resources, in this direction germplasm accessions were characterized for morphological and agronomic traits in batches over the years. The relative basic information on cytological characterization of two major forage legume genera Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) and Sem (Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet) is not quite sufficient (Adetula, 2006; Bandyopadhyay et al., 2009). Therefore, present investigation was proposed to collect this information for few accessions of these two major fodder legumes. This information on diversity can be used in conservation strategies i.e maintenance of purity as well as in genetic breeding programs of the species. Both gerera with Chromosome number 2n = 22 are predominantly self-fertilizing. All the cultivated cowpea, Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. is grouped under Vigna unguiculata, subdivided into four semi-groups or cultigroups viz. unguiculata, biflora, sesquipedalis, and textilis. Although most domesticated material of Sem is either ssp. purpureus or ssp. bengalensis, however, ssp. uncinatus of Sem has been domesticated in Ethiopia. Cytological investigation was performed for the studies of chromosome number, pairing behaviour and chromosomal association in case of both Cowpea and Semaccessions

Critical analysis of Recruitment and Selection process (with reference to HDFC Bank, Prayagraj)

Effective Human Resource management depends largely upon sound recruitment and selection. The quality of arriving employees in an organization determines the effectiveness of several functions of human resource management, such as performance management, training, development, etc. Recruitment positive by nature is a process to raise the number of applicants by circulating information of the job requirement and vacant positions. On the other hand, selection, mainly negative by nature involves the identification of the applicant, most suitable matches with the job position requirements. An organization can select methods of recruitment and selection from a wide array of methods. There are several factors to be considered while determining the methods of recruitment and selection. So, to receive the best results at the end of both functions have been conducted. Some organizations have more progressive and advanced methods. Some have less, some perform more vigilantly, while some are more casual to do so. The present study is to Analyse the recruitment and selection process of the organization with a specific focus on HDFC bank, Prayagraj in a critical manner. The paper includes probable recommendations as well as suggestions for the further progression of the methods used for recruitment and selection, additionally the rise in the effectiveness of the same

RFID based Attendance Management System

Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is a technology that uses radio waves to transfer data from an electronic tag, called RFID tag or label, attached to an object, through a reader for the purpose of identifying and tracking the object. RFID technology is a matured technology that has been widely deployed by various organizations as a part of their automation systems. In this project, an RFID based system has been built in order to produce an attendance management system. An automated attendance management software will not only make the entire process simple, but will also provide a well-structured and analyzed report of the pattern of student attendance and time management, which can further help in allocating and using the human resources in an organization to the maximum possible benefit. This system consists of two main parts which include: the hardware and the software. The hardware consists of a motor unit and RFID reader. The RFID reader, which is a low-frequency reader (125 kHz), is connected to the host computer via a serial to USB converter cable. The Time-Attendance System GUI is developed using Visual Basic.Net. The Attendance Management System provides the functionalities of the overall system such as displaying live ID tags transactions, registering ID, deleting ID, recording attendance and other minor functions. This interface was installed in the host computer.DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.11591/ijece.v3i6.396

Materials Presented at the MU-SPIN Eighth Annual User's Conference

The goal of NASA's many outreach programs is to promote to the general public an understanding of how NASA makes significant contributions to American education systems and to institutions dedicated to improving science literacy. This newsletter provides one vehicle for reporting how applications and hardware used for space science and other NASA research and development can be adapted for use by teachers and their students and by non-NASA organizations

Postgraduate pharmacology curriculum in current scenario and future prospects: an educational forum

In India Doctorate of Medicine (MD) pharmacology is primarily knowledge oriented based on teaching, seminars, lectures and research related activities including animals and paper-based experiments and day to day management of undergraduate classes. MD pharmacology student should be competent of both clinical and experimental pharmacology. So, the postgraduate pharmacology curriculum should be competent to meet all the job requirements. Therefore, medical council of India (MCI) has introduced new post graduate curriculum which is based on knowledge, practical, clinical skills, thesis skills, and attitudes including communication and training in research. In India demand for skilled clinical research professionals is increasing day by day for growing pharma industries and good academician. So, there is an urgent need for the experienced and skilled pharmacologist to fulfil the requirements. MD pharmacology students should get posting in different clinical departments and observatory posting in industry, clinical research organization (CRO), regulatory body and research organisations. The course of MD Pharmacology should be like that fulfil all the skills that a pharmacologist must have

Minority University-Space Interdisciplinary Network Conference Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Users' Conference

Seventh annual conference proceedings of the Minority University-SPace Interdisciplinary Network (MU-SPIN) conference. MU-SPIN is cosponsored by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and the National Science Foundation, and is a comprehensive educational initiative for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and minority universities. MU-SPIN focuses on the transfer of advanced computer networking technologies to these institutions and their use for supporting multidisciplinary research

Preliminary study on antiulcer effect of agomelatine and its potentiation with pyridoxine

Background: Agomelatine is a synthetic analogue of melatonin and a potent agonist of melatonin receptors. Agomelatine has Hepatoprotective as well as antioxidant activity. The aim of study was to evaluate the antiulcer activity of Agomelatine and its potentiation through the pyridoxine on ethanol induced gastric ulcer in rats.Methods: Thirty number of rats were divided in to five groups contro, standard, Agomelatine low dose, Agomelatine high dose and Agomelatine with Pyridoxine groups. Ethanol was used to induced gastric ulcer in rats. ulcer index and also the other biochemical parameters like free Acidity, total Acidity, gastric pH, volume of gastric juice was determined. Statistically analysis was done by ANOVA P value less than 0.05 was considered Statistically significant.Results: In the present study, an attempt has been made to investigate the gastric antisecretory, antiulcer and cytoprotective properties of agomelatine. The results are statistically significant by ANOVA test. Ranitidine showed a statistically significant decrease in the volume of gastric juice by free acidity and total acidity. when compared to control. Agomelatine shows a showed similar response to the volume of gastric juice. A significant difference in pH was observed between the agomelatine-treated, agomelatine with pyridoxine treated group and the control groups.Conclusions: Pretreated rats with Agomelatine (40mg/kg) showed protective effect against ethanol induce gastric ulcer. Agomelatine (40mg/kg) showed the ameliorative effect with Pyridoxine (0.3mg/kg), on gastric ulcer

Pattern of adverse drug reactions reported at a tertiary care teaching hospital in northern India

Background: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are among the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in hospital setup. This study was conducted with the aim of understanding the pattern and occurrence of ADRs to minimize their risk and safeguard public health.Methods: This study is a retrospective analysis of pattern of ADRs reported at ADR monitoring centre (AMC) in a tertiary care hospital. A total of 207 spontaneous ADR reports collected over a period of 18 months were analysed for pattern and type of reactions, demographic profile of patients, organ system affected by ADRs, causative drugs, route of drug administration, severity of reaction, their outcome, management and causality assessment.Results: Most common age group affected by ADRs was 41-50 years with almost equal involvement of male and female gender. Cutaneous reactions involving skin like rashes and itching were most common ADRs. The most common causative drug for ADRs were antimicrobials agents like Penicillin and Cephalosporin group of antibiotics. Orally administered drugs were most commonly involved in causing ADRs. Most of the ADRs belonged to Type A category, were non-serious and moderate in severity. Most of the patients recovered from the ADRs on stopping the suspected drug. On assessing the causality, most of the ADRs were probable with the suspected drugs.Conclusions: Most of the patients recover from ADRs with appropriate and timely intervention, but it is important to understand the pattern and occurrence of ADRs for patient safety and this is possible only with an effective and robust pharmacovigilance system