Correlation Studies in Gladiolus

A study on the association of various morphological traits through correlation analysisin gladiolus (Gladiolus x hybridus Hort.) showed that spike length had significant positivecorrelation with plant height, rachis length, duration of flowering and number of florets perspike, whereas it had negative correlation with number of shoots per plant, size of the floretand number of corms per plant at both phenotypic and genotypic levels. Number of florets perspike was positively and significantly correlated with number of leaves per plant, rachis length,leaf area, spike length and number and weight of cormels produced per plant at bothphenotypic and genotypic levels. The results of investigation revealed that spike length,number of florets per spike and floret size are important spike quality characters. Hence, thesecharacters may be considered as selection indices in gladiolus breeding programme

A study on outcome of facet joint dislocation of cervical spine

Background:Cervical spine dislocations subluxations and dislocations are more common in the lower segments of cervical spines. This study was undertaken in order to study the outcome of cervical spine in a tertiary care centre. Material and methods:A prospective study of 25 cases was undertaken in a tertiary care centre. Cases with unilateral and bilateral facet dislocation were operated and they were followed up for a period of 6 months with radiological examination. JOA score, CC index and ASIA scale were used to assess the improvement. Results:Majority of the cases belonged to more than 40 years of age group and males outnumbered females. The preoperative JOA score was improved from 10.92 to 12.72 and CCI decreased from 19.12 to 10.56. The ASIA grade had also shown significant improvement in most of the patients. Conclusion:This study concludes that, a better outcome in cervical facet injuries which are performed at earliest possible point of time.   Key words: Cervical facet injuries, Closed reduction, Anterior approach, ASIA grading, CCI

Genetic variability studies in Gerbera

Five genotypes of gerbera were evaluated to determine genetic variability,heritability, genetic advance and genetic gain for eleven contributing characters. Significantvariations were recorded for the various characters studied. Phenotypic and genotypiccoefficients of variation were highest for number of flowers per plant and leaf area index,indicating presence of sufficient genetic variability for selection in these traits. Highheritability and high genetic advance for number of leaves per plant and number of flowersper plant indicated the presence of additive gene effects in these traits and their amicabilityfor direct selection. The non additive gene effects were evident in number of suckers perplant, flower dry weight and flower stalk diameter thus warranting use of heterosis breedingfor these characters. The selection on the basis of number of flowers per plant will be moreeffective for further breeding programme

Accessory belly of flexor digitorum superficialis - case report of a rare variant

Variations of the muscles pose a challenge to diagnosis and knowledge about them is important during surgeries and other interventions. At times these variations may cause symptoms per se. Variations of the Flexor digitorum superficialis: a muscle of the anterior compartment of forearm, are not very common. We present a rare variation of this muscle in the right upper limb of a male cadaver. The variant was an accessory belly arising from and under the Flexor digitorum superficialis and inserting into the base of proximal phalanx of the index finger. We also review the evolutionary and embryological concepts of such variations

Excitation functions of (n,p) and (n,2n) reactions of tantalum, rhenium, and iridium in the neutron energy range up to 20 MeV

314-318The excitation functions for (n,p) and (n,2n) reactions up to 20 MeV on Tantalum, Rhenium, and Iridium have been calculated using the TALYS-1.9 nuclear reaction model code. Different level density models have been used to get a good agreement between the calculated and measured data. In the present work, we have carried out the TALYS-1.9 calculations to quantitatively understand the experimental data by optimizing input parameters for 181Ta(n,p)181Hf, 181Ta(n,2n)180Ta, 185Re(n,p)185mW, 185Re(n,2n)184Re,191Ir(n,p)191Os and 191Ir(n,2n)190Ir. Theoretical results have been compared with the experimental data (taken from the EXFOR database) up to 20 MeV. Also, the results have been compared with the ENDF/B-VIII.0 and TENDL-2015 evaluated data

Resource optimization through process re-engineering of inhalational therapy unit at a tertiary care public hospital

Background: Salaries, supplies and machinery account for bulk of public funding necessitating efficient utilisation. Studies suggest that process re-engineering helps improve cost, quality, service, and speed. Disbanded once and re-commissioned, a centralized Inhalational Therapy Unit (ITU) banked and provided portable mechanical ventilators to the inpatient wards. A demand for new ventilators from ITU led to the present study involving its critical review and cost analysis.Methods: An interventional study was conducted at a large tertiary care public hospital in India from April 2015 to June 2015. Critical review of process of providing portable ventilators and cost analysis were conducted. Review of records of and interview with ITU personnel and nursing staff were carried out. Fundamental rethinking and radical redesign of the process was done with attention to human resource, costs, space and actual medical equipment utilization. Two fundamental questions of process re-engineering were deliberated upon: “Why do we do what we do?” “And why do we do it the way we do?” Fundamental rethinking for new process was organized around the outcome.Results: Average utilization coefficient was 6.2% (3.3% to 12.1%). Ventilators utilized per day were 1.43. Expenditure on salaries was INR 315000 per month and INR 10500 per day. Low utilization offered low value for expenses incurred. All activities in ITU focused on “provision of ventilators” (outcome) and the old rule was, “If one needed a ventilator one must contact ITU”. Since nurses were using the “outcome” and performed activities of arranging, they were handed-over the ventilators (based on utilisation patterns). ITU was disbanded, human resource and space were re-allocated to various hospital areas (costs tied were done away with) with no adverse effect on hospital functioning.Conclusions: Process re-engineering led to improved healthcare delivery, curtailed delays in hospital processes, optimised costs involved in human resources and medical equipment

MULTIDIMENSIONAL CONCEPT OF BALA ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE IN TREATMENT - A REVIEW

Ayurveda always provides the study of any concept from various dimensions. The physiological and anatomical entities explained in Ayurveda have many facets leading to deeper understanding of concepts. The entity of Bala according to Ayurveda is also multidimensional. Bala as described in Ayurveda is quite similar to concept of immunity. It can be correlated with the entities like Ojas, Vyadhi Kshamatava, Kapha Prakrita Karma. Bala plays a key role in diagnosis and treatment of diseases in Ayurveda. Its functioning depends on the equilibrium of various physiological characteristics like Agni, Aahara, Dosha, Prakriti, Sarata etc. Immunity is the main component in determining the prognosis, progression and waning of diseases. Thus, Bala and immunity are inter-related and go hand in hand. While looking into Ayurveda literature it is evident that the Bala entity is involved in Sadhya- Asadhyatwa, Arishta Lakshana, Nidan Panchaka Ghataka like Hetu, Poorvaroopa, Rupa, Samprapti etc. Thus, Bala Parikshana is pivotal in the diagnosis. Similarly, Bala also determines the treatment modality to be used in any kind of Vyadhi. It is also important in determining the line of treatment. Choice of treatment for that matter is largely dependent on Bala. Hence it can be concluded that the Bala entity is multifaceted and is definitely pivotal for the diagnosis and treatment in Ayurvedic point of view

Study of pre-equilibrium contributions in proton spectra of 59Co(n,xp) reaction using TALYS-1.9

In the present study we have calculated the proton spectra of 59Co(n,xp) using TALYS-1.9. TALYS uses all major reaction mechanisms like compound, pre-equilibrium and direct reactions. The contribution from compound nuclear reaction is calculated using optical model calculations. For pre-equilibrium contributions we have used two particle exciton model. The results from the present work suggests the presence of significant pre-equilibrium emission components in the 59Co(n,xp) system within the range of incident projectile energies from 37.5 to 62.7 MeV