Profile of Selected Anthropometric Variables of Weight Category of -56 Kg to -60 Kg of Top-Class Indian Judokas

The purpose of the study was to prepare the profile of selected anthropometric variables of 20 athletes who had competed at the national level comprised only male players from Madhya Pradesh who were between the ages of 18 and 25 and who were residents of Madhya Pradesh. Each of these athletes was a native of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. All the anthropometric measurements were measured to the 1/10th of the centimeter. Non-stretchable measuring tape were used to measure the length. Results of the study showed that in anthropometric variables sitting height was lowest in -56 kg to -60 kg. Leg length was lowest in -56 kg to -60 kg. Shoulder width was lowest in -56 kg to -60 kg. Upper arm circumference was lowest in -56 kg to -60 kg. Forearm circumference was medium in -56 kg to -60 kg. Chest circumference was lowest in -56 kg to -60 kg. Thigh circumference lowest in -56 kg to -60 kg. Calf circumference lowest in -56 kg to -60 kg. Thus, height and skinfold thickness are mostly differentiated between heavier and lighter groups, but bone breadths and circumferences are the primary differentiators between weight categories

SCOPE OF YOGA IN REDUCING STRESS AND MANAGEMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES DURING THE CURRENT PANDEMIC- A REVIEW OF EXISTING LITERATURE

Background: With the emergence of Covid 19 pandemic due to increased socio-economic curbs and increased uncertainty of life, psychological disorders are getting surged up. Due to restricted access and poor mental health care facilities, Yoga can be seen as possibility to give a respite to the vulnerable populations and individuals. Aims and Objectives: To establish the role of Yoga as an effective therapeutic modality for catering the need of emerging psychological health issues during Covid 19 pandemic. Material and Methods: (a) Narrative review of existing scientific literature on the mental health and Yoga especially during Covid-19. (b) Studies specifically related to high-risk or vulnerable populations (c) Review of effectiveness of Yoga interventions on the mental health (d) Evidence based use of the Yogic interventions in mitigation of commonly manifested signs of psychological distress during Covid-19 pandemic. Total in depth study of 28 articles dealing with the above mentioned areas. Many methodological and research gaps are noted. Discussion: In Indian context, many research gaps exist in the study of Yoga as an effective therapeutic modality for psychological first aid and mental health care, especially in the emergent Covid 19 pandemic. Conclusion: Globally and nationally there is need to plan and execute high quality research studies to establish Yoga as an evidence based therapeutic modality especially for management of Psychological disorders and to include Yoga in existing mental health care services

Development of Cube Recrystallisation Texture and Microstructure of an Aluminium Alloy Suitable for Cartridge Case Manufacturing

Electron backscattered diffraction investigations on just fully recrystallised orientation image microstructures, showed that the cube-oriented grains had the largest size in all microstructures of an aluminium alloy, which have potential use in the cartridge case manufacturing for defence purpose. The simulation of cube microstructure and texture of that aluminium alloy was tried. The recrystallisation texture and microstructure simulation by the 3-D cellular automaton model with the consideration of highest mobility of 40º<111> grainboundary, predicted the volume fraction of the cube texture orientation which was validated by experiment.Defence Science Journal, 2010, 60(3), pp.330-336, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/dsj.60.36