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RESILIENCE OF FERNS: WITH REFERENCE TO DESICCATION AND REHYDRATION STRESS OFFER NEW INSIGHTS
Authors: C.H Kavitha , Krishnan Meenu , K Murugan
Published: January 2020

Ferns are one of the oldest vascular plants in existence and they are the second most diverse group of vascular plants followed to angiosperms. To unravel fern success has focused on the eco-physiological power and stress tolerance of their sporophyte and the gametophyte generations. In this context, those insightsencompass plant water relations, as well as the tolerance to and recovery from drought or desiccation stresses in the fern life cycle are reviewed. Lack of secondary xylem in ferns is compensated by selection for efficient primary xylem composed of large, closely arranged tracheids with permeable pit membranes.Protection from drought-induced hydraulic failure appears to arise from a combination of pit membrane traits and the arrangement of vascular bundles. Features such as tracheid-based xylem and variously sized megaphylls are shared between ferns and more derived lineages, and offer an opportunity to compare convergent and divergent hydraulic strategies critical to the success of xylem-bearing plants. Similarly the synthesis and accumulation of sugar, proline and stress proteins along with the production of pool of polyphenols add strength to desiccation stress. Thus, it can possible to suggest that selection acted on the physiology in a synchronous manner that is consistent with selection for drought tolerance in the epiphytic niche, and the increasingly diverse habitats of the mid to late Cenozoic.
SCREENING OF ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY IN PENTATROPIS MICROPHYLLA (ROTH) WIGHT (APOCYNACEAE)
Authors: R Prema , J Thambiraj
Published: January 2020

The stem bark extracts of the medicinal plant species, Pentatropis microphylla Roth Wight by using three alcoholic solvents viz; petroleum ether, ethyl acetate and methanol were tested against four human pathogenic bacteria viz., Bacillus subtilis, B. thuriengensis, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli and fourhuman pathogenic fungi viz., Aspergillus niger, A. flavus, A.baumannii and Fusarium oxysporum for assessing the antimicrobial properties by adapting disc diffusion method. The results of the study revealed that all extracts showed varied degree of antimicrobial activity against the tested pathogens. However, the ethyl acetate extracts exhibited higher inhibition zone (17.23 mm) against the bacterium, Klebsiella pneumoniae and the fungus, Aspergillus niger (19.63 mm). Therefore the result strengthens the existing traditional usage of the plant for the therapeutic use.
COMPARATIVE PHYTOCHEMICAL PROFILES OF TWO ACCESSIONS OF MEMECYLON EDULE ROXB. (MELASTOMATACEAE) BY GC-MS ANALYSIS
Authors: K Saravanakumar
Published: January 2020

Memecylon edule Roxb. a member of Melastomataceae and a valuable Indian ethnomedicinal plant and there are two accessions of this species was investigated to determine the phytochemical constituents present in various extracts of the leaves through GC-MS analysis. Powdered leaf plant materials were subjected to successive extraction with organic solvents such as methanol by Soxhlet extraction method. In the present study, a total of phytocompounds, twenty eight from Acc.1 and twenty five from Acc.2 were identified by GC-MS analysis using methanolic leaf extract, all the identified compounds were medicinally valuable for the treatment of various human ailments. In addition, all the phytochemical compounds were needed for further investigations on toxicological aspects for the development of new lead of therapeutic interest.
ALLELOPATHIC INFLUENCE OF TRIANTHIMA PORTULACASTRUM L. ON GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL RESPONSES OF SESAME (SESAMUM INDICUM L.)
Authors: J Prabhakaran , D Kavitha
Published: January 2020

An experiment was conducted in order to determine the allelopathic effects of the aqueous extract of Trianthima portulacastrum L.on the seed germination, seedling growth and chlorophyll content ofsesame (Sesamum indicum L.). Greenhouse experiment was carried out as RCBD (Randomized complete block design)with four replications. Treatments included 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4% (W/W) residues of whole plant of T.portulacastrum with normal field soil. Results showed that the low concentrations of T.portulacastrum had no significant effect on the germination percentage, seedling length, dry weight, total chlorophyll contents at lower concentration(1%) of weed residues. However, treatments with higher concentrations had negative effects on germination, growth and seedling dry weight of sesame.
PREVALENCE OF MULTIPLE ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANT AND HAEMOLYSIN PRODUCING BACTERIA IN MARKETED FISH SAMPLES
Authors: R Subashkumar
Published: January 2020

Sea foods hold one of the greatest potentials to meet current and future demands of proteins to feed the world’s ever-burgeoning population. Fresh seafood is an excellent source of proteins, a good source of minerals, and some vitamins, and it is low in fats, cholesterol, and sodium. Fishery products which are of great importance for human nutrition worldwide and provide clear health benefits. Food borne pathogens are the leading causes of illness and death in less developed countries killing approximately 1.8 million people annually. Bacteria are the most important cause of seafood spoilage. Percentage prevalence of bacterial population in fish samples collected from Ukkadam fish market, Coimbatore was significantly higher during the study period. About 7 fish intestinal samples were then enriched in nutrient broth and cultured. Biochemical test were performed to determine their phenotypic characteristics. The antibiotic resistance pattern and MAR index showed an increased antibiotic resistant bacterium in fish which may severe food borneillness in human. Thehemolytic activity and extracellular protein reveals the frequency of virulence and strong pathogenecity. On this basis, we came to the conclusion that all the isolates are highly pathogenic and cause various food poisoning in humans.
FUZZY ANTI-MAGIC LABELING ON SOME GRAPHS
Authors: K Ameenal Bibi , M Devi
Published: January 2020

In this Paper, we introduced the concept of fuzzy anti-magic labeling in graphs. We defined Fuzzy Anti-Magic Labeling (FAML) for Cycle, Star, Path and Antiprism graphs.A fuzzy graph G:(σ,μ)s known as fuzzy anti-magic graph if there exists two bijective functions σ : V->[0,1] and μ :V*V ->[0,1] such that μ u,v<σ(u)^σ(v) with the property that the sum of the edge labels incident to each vertex, the sums will all be different. We investigated and verified that fuzzy Cycle graphs, fuzzy Star graphs, fuzzy Path graphs and fuzzy antiprism graphs admits fuzzy anti-magic labeling.Further some properties related to fuzzy bridge and fuzzy cut vertex have been discussed.
GC-MS ANALYSIS OF BIO-ACTIVE COMPOUNDS FROM THE ETHANOLIC EXTRACT OF BALIOSPERMUM MONTANUM (WILD.) MUELL. ARG.
Authors: K Reshma , T Baluprakash , H Abdul Kaffoor , A Venkatachalapathi , K Arumugasamy
Published: January 2020

Baliospermum montanum (Wild.) Muell. Arg., (Euphorbiaceae) is a well known medicinal plant which is used in treatment of various diseases. The present study was focussed on the separation and investigation of the phytochemical compounds from ethanolic extract by GC-MS technique. The mass spectra of thecompounds found in the extract were matched with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) library. The ethanolic extract revealed the presence of 30 bioactive compounds. The major and minor phytochemical compounds are 2,15-Dithia[3](9,10)anthracenol[3](2,6)pyridinophane,1,2,3,4-tetrahydro showed the highest peak 9.32% followed by phytol-9.08%, Neophytadiene-7.38%, 8,11-Octadecadienoic acid, methyl ester (CAS)-7.06%, 4-ethyl-6-[2-(methoxycarb onyl)ethenyl]-7-[2-(methoxycarbonyl)ethyl]1,3,5,8-tetramethyl-2-vinylporphyrin-6.72%, 2-pentafluorophenylpropanal-6.43%,4,4'-Isopropylidene-bis-(2-cyclo hexyl phenol)-5.91% etc.. Further pharmacological studies are needed to find out the medicinal aspect of these compounds.
STUDIES ON THE IMPACT OF A MALATHION INSECTICIDE ON CERTAIN BIOCHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS OF A FRESHWATER FISH, LABEO ROHITA
Authors: K Anusiya Devi , M Lekeshmanaswamy
Published: January 2020

Malathion is an insecticide which is commonly used for the agricultural and non-agricultural purposes in India. Malathion is found effective for controlling mosquitoes, flies, household insects, animal parasites (ectoparasites) and head & body lice. The effect of insecticide Malathion is found to be highly toxiceven to the non-targeted aquatic organisms including fish. The aim of the study, was to determine the effect of insecticide malathion on some biochemical characteristics (protein, carbohydrate and cholesterol in gill, liver, muscle and kidney) of the fish, Labeo rohita. Toxicity evaluation tests were conducted to determine LC50 values. The 1/10th of 96 hrs, LC50 value was selected as sublethal concentrations (0.5 ppm). All biochemical's parameters were found to be decreased in all tissues on comparison with control. The results indicated the toxic nature of the insecticide malathion.
IN VITRO ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF AQUEOUS AND ETHANOL LEAF EXTRACTS OF RHINACANTHUS NASUTUS (LINN.) KURZ. (ACANTHACEAE)
Authors: R Nantha Kumar , H Abdul Kaffoor , A Venkatachalapathi , K Arumugasamy
Published: January 2020

In the present research work was to examine the possible antioxidant activities of the aqueous and ethanol leaf extract of Rhinacanthus nasutus (Linn.) Kurz. DPPH, Hydroxyl radical scavenging and reducing power assays were employed. The results showed that the DPPH activity of aqueous and ethanol leaf extract at the dose of 50μg/ml has exhibited in 63.81±0.013 and 79.36±0.028 inhibition with an IC50 value of 21.39 and 29.41μg/ml. The highest Hydroxyl radical scavenging activity showed aqueous and ethanol leaf extract at the dose of 50μg/ml has exhibited in 96.18±0.029 and 121.23±0.081 inhibition with an IC50 values of 30.19and 41.39μg/ml, the reducing power assay aqueous and ethanol leaf extract showed the 0.59 and 0.71 absorption at 700 nm extract at the dose of 50μg/ml suggested that promising antioxidant activity of crude aqueous and ethanol extract could be used as a source of natural antioxidants of R. nasutus and needs further studies to bring new natural products into pharmaceutical industries.
SCIENTOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF ASIAN COUNTRIES LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE PUBLICATIONS
Authors: R Senthilkumar , U Ulaganathan
Published: January 2020

This paper discusses about the Asian countries Library and Information Science publications during the period of 1996-2016 and its citation available in the Scimago Journal and Country Rank data base by the authors from top 15 countries (based on publications). The relevant data are collected from Scimago Journal and Country Rank data base and it was analyzed. It shows among the Asian countries Library and Information Science publications totally 21233 articles were published which are indexed in Scimago database. Among the publications, maximum of 8506(40.06%) articles published by China and followed by Taiwan with 2764(13.02%) publications and India is in 3rd place with 2626(12.37%) publications during the study period.
DESIGNING COMMUNITY LANGUAGE LEARNING METHOD BASED CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES USING ELEARNING RESOURCES TO TEACH LISTENING SKILLS AT THE TERTIARY LEVEL
Authors: P Sujatha , H Thippu Sulthan
Published: January 2020

In the current scenario, English plays an inevitable role in all the fields. The learners and teachers of this language understood the need of it and have taken certain steps to learn/teach language effectively using different methods to meet the needs of the society. Only recently, after the outlook of ELT scholars moved towards a blend of methods to suit the unique needs of a particular class and students during the post methods era, This paper is an attempt to design classroom activities based on CLL using E-learning materials to teach listening skills.
MULTICULTURALISM AND ASPECTS OF GLOBALISATION IN KIRAN DESAI’S INHERITANCE OF LOSS
Authors: R Sumathi , James Midhun Leo
Published: January 2020

Indian English Literature pertains to the body of work by writers from India, who pen strictly in the English language and whose native or co-native language could be one of the numerous regional and indigenous language of India. English literature in India is also intimately linked with the works of associates of the Indian Diaspora. Among other writers, Kiran Desai is one of the most renowned writers in the Indian English Literature. With Kiran Desai, a literary tradition is reborn. One of the major themes in the novel is multiculturalism. Multiculturalism relates to communities containing multiple cultures. The term is used in two broad ways, either descriptively or normatively. As a descriptive term it usually refers to the simple fact of cultural diversity. It is generally applied to the demographic make-up of a specific place, sometimes at the organizational level, eg: school, businesses, cities, or nations. As a normative term, it refers to ideologies or policies that promote this diversity or its institutionalization. In this sense, multiculturalism is a society at ease with the rich tapestry of human life and the desire amongst people to express their own identity in the manner they see as fit. Such ideologies or policies vary widely, including country to country. Another major theme in the novel is globalization, which is a process of international integration arising from the interchange of world views, products, and other aspects of culture. Advances in transportation and telecommunications infrastructure, including the rise of the telegraph and its posterity the Internet, are majorfactors in globalization, generating further interdependence of economic and cultural activities. The term globalization has been increasing use since the mid-1980s and especially since the mid-1990s. The term globalization is derived from the word globalize, which refers to the emergence of an international network ofsocial and economic systems. This paper attempts to analyze Kiran Desai’s novel The Inheritance of Loss to bring out the various aspects of multicultural clashes and globalization.
STRUCTURAL AND OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF CADMIUM SULFIDE NANOPARTICLES PREPARED BY PRECIPITATION METHOD
Authors: P Vidhya , A Ranjitha , A.S Balaganesh , R RanjitKumar , B Chandar Shekar
Published: January 2020

Cadmium Sulfide nanoparticles were prepared by a simple and cost effective precipitation method. Xray analysis revealed broad diffraction peaks indicating that the particles are of very small size. The prominent broad peaks at 2θ values of 26.48°, 43.90°, and 51.91°, which could be indexed to the (002), (110) and (112) direction of the hexagonal phase of CdS. Optical studies showed maximum absorbance in the UV region but minimum absorbance in the VIS-NIR regions make it an excellent material for screening off UV portion of electromagnetic spectrum in UV filters and sensors.
ANTICANCER ACTIVITY OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES AGAINST HUMAN BREAST CANCER CELL LINE
Authors: B Dinesh , R Ranjithkumar , C Sharmila , K Selvam , B Chandar Shekar
Published: January 2020

The present study demonstrated the effectiveness of bioinspired synthesized AgNPs against MCF-7 breast cancer cell line, we found a dramatic decrease in cell viability when the concentration of the bioinspired synthesized AgNPs was increased and there was a dose-dependent reduction in cell viability. This study further indicates the significance of green technology for nanoparticle fabrication and future application in control of several human diseases.
PROXIMATE COMPOSITION, NUTRITIVE SUBSTANCE AND PHYTOCHEMICAL EVALUATION OF WILD EDIBLE FRUITS OF VELLIANGIRI HILLS OF COIMBATORE DISTRICT
Authors: R Anusuya devi , K Thenmozhi , H Asha
Published: January 2020

Fruits contribute significantly to the food security of the society especially in terms of vitamins and micronutrients. Numerous wild edible fruits from various families distributed in Poondi, Velliangiri hills,Coimbatore were assessed the Malasar tribal people consume these fruits as a natural source of food supplement. The five wild edible fruits viz., Zizipus jujuba Mill. Z.oenoplia Mill. (Rhamnaceae), Limonia acidissimia L. (Rutaceae), Phyllanthus emblica L. (Euphorbiaceae) and Ficus racemosa L. (Moraceae) were assessed for their mineral and phytochemical contents. In which the underutilized fruits possesses high nutritional and medicinal properties for the ethanolic extracts. The macro and micro elements and their constituents explored that Fe was abundant in all the edible fruit species. while Z.jujuba was observed to contain high Fe content than those of others. Qualitative phytochemical screening also revealed the presence of phenolics, alkaloids, flavanoids and terpenoids. In quantitative phytochemical estimations also phenolic and tannin concentration was found to be high in F. racemosa while L.acidissimia fruit depicted maximum total flavonoid content. The nutritional and phytochemical composition of fruits indicates that, theseneglected wild edible fruits can be a valuable source of nutrients under famine conditions and high levels of some vitamins can be used to prevent diseases.
Evaluation Of Antioxidant And Cytotoxicity Properties Of Amygdalin Extracted From Prunus Dulcis
Authors: P Sushma , Jacob Bindu , R.T Narendhirakannan
Published: January 2020

Free-radical reactions have been implicated in the pathology of many human diseases like atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease, aging process, inflammation, diabetes, immuno-suppression,neurodegenerative disease etc. Radicals and other reactive oxygen species are formed constantly in the human body and are removed by the enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant defence. The disturbance in ‘redox homeostasis’ that occurs when antioxidant defences are inadequate can damage lipids, proteins,carbohydrates and DNA. Drugs with multiple protective mechanisms, including antioxidant activity, may be one way of minimizing tissue injury. Phytochemicals with antioxidant property are naturally present in food are of great interest due to their beneficial effects on human health as they offer protection against oxidative deterioration. Amygdalin, also known as vitamin B17 is a cyanogenic glycoside found in several sources mainly in apples, pears, apricots, plums, peaches. Several reports claim amygdalin to be good chemopreventive agent, however these claims are not often backed by proper scientific evidence. Thus the present study is aimed to evaluate the therapeutic potential of amygdalin isolated from Prunus dulcis by studying its in vitro antioxidant and cytotoxic properties.Free-radical reactions have been implicated in the pathology of many human diseases like atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease, aging process, inflammation, diabetes, immuno-suppression,neurodegenerative disease etc. Radicals and other reactive oxygen species are formed constantly in the human body and are removed by the enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant defence. The disturbance in ‘redox homeostasis’ that occurs when antioxidant defences are inadequate can damage lipids, proteins,carbohydrates and DNA. Drugs with multiple protective mechanisms, including antioxidant activity, may be one way of minimizing tissue injury. Phytochemicals with antioxidant property are naturally present in food are of great interest due to their beneficial effects on human health as they offer protection against oxidative deterioration. Amygdalin, also known as vitamin B17 is a cyanogenic glycoside found in several sources mainly in apples, pears, apricots, plums, peaches. Several reports claim amygdalin to be good chemopreventive agent, however these claims are not often backed by proper scientific evidence. Thus the present study is aimed to evaluate the therapeutic potential of amygdalin isolated from Prunus dulcis by studying its in vitro antioxidant and cytotoxic properties.
Survey Of Wild Edible Plants Of Dhanakarkulam Panchayath, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: A Kohila , V Mary Kensa
Published: January 2020

The present study was carried out in the Dhanakarkulam panchayath to document the diversity, indigenous uses and availability status of wild edible plants. The inhabitants of the region are dependent up to a large extent on wild resources for their food and other daily needs.. The study revealed a total of 51 species, 42 genera and 27 families of wild edible plants were recorded in the study area. The total number of plant species recorded as medicinal and wild food plants indicated that the study area has substantial amount of useful plants and diverse source of medicinal and wild food plants. The diversity of these medicinal andwild edible of these medicinal and wild edible plants might be due to the suitability of environmental condition for different types of plant species. This finding is a good indicator for the presence of a considerable diversity of plant species is the study area. The study will be helpful in developing a comprehensive data base on wild plant resources, strengthening the food security in area and in conserving the traditional knowledge for the prosperity of the remote areas.
CONSTRUCTION OF MINIMUM CONNECTED DOMINATING SET IN A GRAPH AND ITS APPLICATION IN WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS
Authors: D Vijayalakshmi , R Kalaivani
Published: January 2020

It is largely applied in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN). It acts as a virtual backbone in WSNs.algorithms of finding such minimum connected dominating set was studied. A new algorithm for constructing a routing in WSN using one of the algorithms is proposed and implemented using java language. The sampleoutputs are also included
Mixed Metal Oxide Mesoporous Nanoparticles For Environmental Remediation
Authors: Davis Nithya , P Usha Rajalakshmi , T Sakthivel
Published: January 2020

Mesoporous mixed metal oxides (SnO2(x) -TiO2 (1-x) , x= 0.75,0.50 and 0.25) were synthesized by evaporation induced self assembly using cationic surfactant, Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Bromide (CTAB) as the structure directing agent. The small angle X-ray diffraction pattern of mesoporous SnO2 and SnO2-TiO2 mixed metal oxides revealed the presence of well defined mesostructure in the metal oxides. The mixed metal oxide system has crystallized in orthorhombic structure, resembling the host lattice. Mesopore channels were collapsed upon calcinations at 550°C. The optical absorption of the SnO2 has been extended into the visibleregion upon incorporation of “Ti”. A remarkable enhancement of the photocatalytic degradation efficiency (60% ) of (SnO2(0.5) -TiO2 (0.5) was observed against aqueous solution of methylene blue dye.
Role Of C- Peptide As A Biomarker For Diabetes – A Mini Review
Authors: Bhuvaneshwari Subburaj , Amsaveni Ramasamy
Published: January 2020

Diabetes is accumulation of higher glucose content in the blood. When the glucose level is increased it indicates the low insulin secretion or no response to the insulin production in the body. C-peptide is cleaved from the proinsulin chains A and B during insulin synthesis. C- peptide produced in the same amount toinsulin because; C-peptide is removed when insulin is formed. As per the amount is same for both the Cpeptide and insulin, the C-peptide works as a biomarker for finding the insulin secretion and to finding of diabetes type accurately. In this review it has been focused on C-peptide and its role as a biomarker in diabetes and predictor of complications and other risks caused by the diabetes.
Isolation And Identification Of Luminescent Bacteria From Mangrove Areas In Parangipettai Coastal Areas, Southeast Coast Of India
Authors: M.P Arulmoorthy , G Anbarasi
Published: January 2020

The present study was carried out to isolate luminescent bacteria from the sediment sample collected from mangrove areas in Parangipettai. The luminous bacteria density was found to be 5 X 104 CFU/g in sediment samples. Totally 10 luminous bacteria selected for biochemical analysis and genus level identification. The results shows all ten bacterial isolates were belonging to the genus Vibrio sp. Vibrio sp are the good indicator of the environmental conditions. Hence, it is useful to assess the environmental conditions of an aquatic environment.
SLIGHTLY *g-CONTINUOUS FUNCTIONS
Authors: R Devi , M Vigneshwaran
Published: January 2020

In this paper we introduce slightly *gα-contoinuos function and investigated the properties of slightly *gα-continous functions. By utilizing *gα-open sets, we derived the theorem deals with covering properties and axioms.
SYNTHESIS AND CONFORMATIONAL STUDIES ON CERTAIN N-NITROSO PIPERIDIN-4-ONES
Authors: R.M Ravindran , S.S Ilango
Published: January 2020

Heterocyclic compounds gain importance owing to their pharmacological, agro- hemical and in brief, biological activities. The piperidin-4-one units are present in a variety of alkaloids which are occurring naturally. They find wide applications as drugs. Further, the stereochemical studies of piperidinone chemistry are thought provoking and quiet interesting.
ARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION POLY (VINYLIDENE FLUORIDE-TRIFLUOROETHYLENE) COPOLYMER THIN FILMS FOR ORGANIC FERROELECTRIC FIELD EFFECT THIN FILM TRANSISTORS.
Authors: B Chandar Shekar , Sundari Sulana , S Sunnitha , C Sharmila
Published: January 2020

Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and Trifluoroethylene ((TrFE) are potential polymers which are used in acoustic transducers and electromechanical actuators because of their inherent piezoelectric response, as heat sensors because of their inherent pyroelectric response and as dielectric layer in organic thin filmtransistors. In the present study thin films of copolymer Poly(vinylidene fluoride-trifluoroethylene) were prepared by spin coating method for two different concentrations 2% to 8% and for various spin speeds from 2000 RPM to 5000 RPM. A P-type Si wafer was used as a substrate to deposit P(VDF-TrFE) thin films. 2-butanone was used as a solvent to prepare P(VDF-TrFE) solution. To study the annealing effect, the films were annealed for three different temperatures 50°C, 100° C and 175° C. Ellipsometry was used to measure the thickness of the films. The identification of the films prepared was done by using FTIR spectrophotometer. The structure of the films was studied by using small angle XRD. The morphology of the coated surface was investigated using SEM. It is observed that the thickness of the film coated depends on concentration, spin speed and annealing temperature. The XRD spectrum indicated the amorphous nature with crystallites of very low dimension. SEM micrographs also conforms the predominantly amorphous nature of the film surface. The observed smooth surface with amorphous structure indicated that these films could be used as dielectric layer in organic ferroelectric field effect thin film transistors.
EXISTENCE OF SOLUTIONS FOR NEUTRAL FUNCTIONAL VOLTERRA-FREDHOLM INTEGRODIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
Authors: S Dhanalakshmi , G Deepa
Published: January 2020

In this paper, we study the existence of mild solutions of nonlinear neutral functional VolterraFredholm integrodifferential equations with nonlocal conditions. The results are obtained by using fractional power of operators and Sadovskii’s fixed point theorem.
INTUITIONISTIC FUZZY ᴪ -CONTINUOUS MAPPINGS
Authors: M Parimala , C Indirani
Published: January 2020

In this paper we introduce intuitionistic fuzzy ᴪ-continuous mappings and intuitionistic fuzzy ᴪ-irresolute mappings. Some of their properties arestudied.
ON TOTALLY SUPRA N-CONTINUOUS FUNCTION AND TOTALLY SUPRA N-CLOSED MAP
Authors: L Vidyarani , M Vigneshwaran
Published: January 2020

In this paper, we introduce the concept of totally supra N-continuous function and totally supra N-closed map and investigated the relationship of these funct
WINE PRODUCTION IN WILD FRUITS OF OPENTIA STRICTAHAW.
Authors: C.M Ganesan , R Ravichandran , R Deepthi , S Paulsamy
Published: January 2020

The present study was attempted for using the wild species present in Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, the Western Ghats for wine production. A wild species Opuntia stricta has been identified as an alternative source of grapes for wine production. The results of the study report that the carbohydrate content (sugar and pecticsubstances) was higher in the fruits and it was comparable to that of grapes. The various kinds of minerals, vitamins and other nutrients are also found to be higher in this species. This enriched status of nutrients provide favourable environment for the fermentation of carbohydrates. The percentage of ethanol determined in the fruit of Opuntia stricta was also higher as in grapes. Further it has been observed that 30 days of incubation for fermentation is found to be optimum for higher alcohol production (1.8%). Hence,Opuntia stricta can be served as prominent source for wine making.
SPECIES DIVERSITY, UTILIZATION AND CONSERVATION IN HOME GARDENS OF SOME RESIDENTIAL AREAS, COIMBATORE, INDIA.
Authors: S Jamuna , R Subhasree , K Karthika , S Paulsamy , K Thenmozhi
Published: January 2020

The present study was aimed at documenting species composition, utilization and conservation of plant species growing in home gardens of 10 residential areas of Coimbatore city, India. Household interviews and home garden surveys revealed that all the 109 plant species included in 60 families included have someeconomic uses or with ornamental significance. Higher number of species was herbs followed by shrubs, trees, climbers, succulent herbs, vines and sub-shrubs. The families viz., Asteraceae, Apocynaceae and Acanthaceae contributed higher number of plant species than the other families to the home gardens. Thespecies namely, Celosia cristata, Chrysanthemum odoratum and Ocimum basilicum have registered 50% frequency among the home gardens sampled which indicates that these species have distributed and maintained in comparatively higher number of home gardens. The home garden species are mainly under thecategories of vegetables, fruits, ornamentals, economic important species and medicinal. These results further report revealed that homegardens satisfy various household needs like food, ornamentals, medicines, building material, religious and ceremonial uses.
IMPACT OF PESTICIDE METHOXYCHLOR ON PROTEIN CONTENT IN THE FRESH WATER FISH, CYPRINUS CARPIO
Authors: J Vasanthi , S Binukumari
Published: January 2020

Fishes are very sensitive to a wide variety of toxicants in water, various species of fish show uptake and accumulation of many contaminants or toxicants such as pesticides. The fresh water fish, Cyprinus carpio was exposed to methoxychlor and the median lethal concentration was found to be 0.42 ppm. After sublethalexposure tissues such as gill, liver, kidney, muscle and brain were sacrificed and analysed for protein content.
STANDARDIZATION OF MEDIUM FOR SYNTHETIC SEED GERMINATION OF SALVIA SCLAREA L.
Authors: H Durgha , G Ramya , M Gogul Ramanth , R Thirugnanasampandan
Published: January 2020

Young nodal explants (0.5-1cm) of Salvia sclarea L. was used for synthetic seed preparation.Synthetic seeds were prepared using 5% sodium alginate and 1.11% calcium chloride. Seed germination was observed on MS medium fortified with 1.4µM GA3+4.4µM BA after twenty days of culture. Further multiple shoot induction was observed after fifteen days of shootinduction.
DISTRIBUTION OF HAEMOLYTIC THIOBACILLI IN SEWAGE SAMPLES
Authors: Johny Midhusha , S Ramapriya , Venugopal Minu , A Sivaranjini , R Subashkumar
Published: January 2020

Sulphur is one of the essential plant nutrients and it contributes to yield and quality of crops. Thiobacillus play an important role in sulphur oxidation in soil and domestic wastewater.The present study is sought to understand the frequency of Thiobacillus in sewage water samples collected from hospital and domestic area.Distribution of sulphur oxidizing bacteria were analysed by using modified Thiobacilli agar. Five isolates were selected and analysed their selected putative virulence properties phenotypically.Also they were showed biocompatible within the group of the Thiobacilli.The extracellular products (culture supernatant) of Thiobacilli showed a substantial level of haemolytic activity and antagonistic activity. Among the isolates from sewage sources, TB-D1 and TB-D2 produced higher level of bacteriocin against pathogenic bacteria due to the formation of maximum inhibition zone. It reveals that the bacteriocin from Thiobacillus showed the elevated antagonistic activity against most of the pathogenic bacteria, as we tested.The strains TB-D4 and TB-D5 showed beta and alpha haemolysis, it might have virulent properties and cause infection in human and animals.The strain TB-D5 showed the maximum inhibitions while compared with others. It is visibly showing presence of virulence factors in the extracellular metabolites of Thiobacilli.
THE JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP- A BIBLIOMETRIC STUDY
Authors: R Senthilkumar , G Ulaganathan
Published: January 2020

This paper presents a bibliometric analysis of the journal “The Journal of Entrepreneurship” for the period between 2007 to 2013.The analysis cover mainly the distribution of articles volume wise, Year wise authorship pattern, geographical distribution of articles, distribution of citations, forms of documents cited, length of issues length of articles. All the studies point towards the merits and weakness of the journal which will be helpful for its further development. The study reveals that journals accounted highest number of journal citation with 1525 (51.87%) Followed by books with 798 (27.14%) and Seminar/conference Proceedings /Thesis sources 233(7.93%) Citations ,Reports 221(7.52%) citations, and Web sites with163(5.54%) citations it was seen that the majority of the authors use mostly journal articles for their article publications
GREEN SYNTHESIS OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES USING GRAVIOLA LEAF AQUEOUS EXTRACT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
Authors: R Ranjithkumar , B Chandar Shekar , C.K Senthil Kumaran , C Sharmila , V Simi
Published: January 2020

Improvement of green route for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles with plant extracts plays a very important role in nanotechnology without any harmful chemicals. The present investigation demonstrates the synthesis of silver nanoparticles by treating silver nitrate with Graviola leaf extract at room temperature.The effect of the extract on the formation of silver nanoparticles was characterized by UV-Vis spectrum, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Scanning electron microscopic (SEM) analysis. The UV-Vis spectra results show a strong resonance centered on the surface of silvernanoparticles (AgNPs) at 400-450 nm. The Fourier transformation infrared spectroscopy spectral study demonstrates Graviola leaf aqueous extract acted as the reducing and stabilizing agent during the synthesis of silver nanoparticles. XRD and SEM studies revealed that the synthesized silver nanoparticles shows spherical in shape with average particles size around 30-70 nm.
SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SOME HYDRAZINEDERIVATIVES WITH Α, Β UNSATURATED ACIDS
Authors: R Manimekalai , K Kalpanadevi , N Anjutha Prabha , O Raina
Published: January 2020

Metal cinnamate monohydrazinates of the formula M(cin)2N2H4, where M= Co or Zn, nickel crotante monohydrazinate monohydrate Ni(crot)2N2H4.H2O, metal cinnamate and crotonate dihydrazinates M(cin)2(N2H4)2 Where M = Co, Ni, Zn or Cd , M(crot)2(N2H4)2 Where M = Co or Ni and cadmium crotante dihydrazinate monohydrate Cd(crot)2(N2H4)2.H2O have been prepared and characterized by spectral, thermal and X-ray diffraction studies. Electronic spectra indicate that the cobalt and nickel complexes are high-spin octahedral complexes. The IR data show that the binding of hydrazine and the unsaturated carboxylate anion to the metal ion is bidentate. TG-DTA studies show that metal complexes undergo decomposition through metal carboxylate intermediate to give respective metal oxide as the final product. Xray powder diffraction patterns of the complexes indicate isomorphism among them.
COMPLETELY SUPRA N-CONTINUOUS FUNCTION
Authors: L Vidyarani , M Vigneshwaran
Published: January 2020

In this paper, we introduce a new concept called completely supra N-continuous function and investigated its relationship with other functions
AKTIVITAS ANTIOKSIDAN, PENETAPAN KADAR FENOLIK TOTAL DAN FLAVONOID TOTAL EKSTRAK ETANOL, ETIL ASETAT, DAN n-HEKSAN DAUN PETAI (Parkia speciosa Hassk.)
Authors: Puspitasari Anita Dwi , Anwar Feristasari Fatmawati , Faizah Nouvia Gusty Auliyatul
Published: January 2020

Antioksidan mampu menginaktivasi berkembangnya reaksi oksidasi dengan cara mencegah terbentuknya radikal bebas. Daun petai mengandung senyawa fenolik dan flavonoid yang dapat digunakan sebagai antioksidan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui adanya aktivitas antioksidan, kadar fenolik dan flavonoid total ekstrak daun petai (Parkia speciosa Hassk.) serta mengetahui adanya korelasi antara kadar fenolik dan flavonoid total dengan aktivitas antioksidannya.Ekstraksi daun petai menggunakan metode ekstraksi perkolasi dengan pelarut etanol 96 %, etil asetat, dan n-heksan. Ekstrak etanol 96 %, etil asetat, dan n-heksan ditetapkan kadar fenolik dan flavonoid total serta diuji aktivitas antioksidannya. Kadar fenolik dan flavonoid total diuji menggunakan metode kolorimetri dengan pembanding asam galat untuk penetapan kadar fenolik dan pembanding kuersetin untuk penetapan kadar flavonoid. Aktivitas antioksidan menggunakan metode DPPH (1,1-difenil-2-pikrilhidrazil) dengan pembanding vitamin C. Data yang diperoleh berupa kadar fenolik total, kadar flavonoid total, dan nilai  ekstrak etanol 96 %, etil asetat, dan n-heksan. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis secara statistik menggunakan uji korelasi Pearson dan Spearman.Kandungan fenolik total pada ekstrak etanol 96 %, etil asetat, dan n-heksan daun petai berturut-turut sebesar 574,343 mg/gram; 465,925 mg/gram; dan 168,619 mg/gram, sedangkan flavonoid total sebesar 13,705 mg/gram; 23,068 mg/gram; dan 5,209 mg/gram. Nilai IC50 ekstrak etanol 96 %, etil asetat, dan n-heksan daun petai berturut-turut sebesar 49,744 µg/mL; 28,026 µg/mL; dan 271,021 µg/mL. Nilai IC50 pada vitamin C sebesar 4,622 µg/mL. Terdapat korelasi sangat kuat dengan nilai -0,942 antara kadar fenolik total dengan aktivitas antioksidannya dan terdapat korelasi sangat kuat dengan nilai -0,912 antara kadar flavonoid total terhadap aktivitas antioksidan ekstrak etanol  96 %, etil asetat, dan n-heksan daun petai.
Real-time tentative assessment of the epidemiological characteristics of novel coronavirus infections in Wuhan, China, as at 22 January 2020
Authors: Wu Peng , Hao Xinxin , Lau Eric H Y , Wong Jessica Y , Leung Kathy S M , Wu Joseph T , Cowling Benjamin J , Leung Gabriel M
Published: January 2020

A novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) causing severe acute respiratory disease emerged recently in Wuhan, China. Information on reported cases strongly indicates human-to-human spread, and the most recent information is increasingly indicative of sustained human-to-human transmission. While the overall severity profile among cases may change as more mild cases are identified, we estimate a risk of fatality among hospitalised cases at 14% (95% confidence interval: 3.9–32%).
Prediksi Kemenangan eSport DOTA 2 Berdasarkan Data Pertandingan
Authors: Atmaja Eduardus Hardika Sandy
Published: January 2020

DOTA 2 is one of the eSports that are in great demand both by the general society and the game professional communities. They compete with each other to develop the best strategy to defeat all enemies they faced. In order to develop the best strategy, a good and accurate analysis system is needed. Data mining can be used to solve these problems by digging valuable information from dataset using certain method. Prediction method is one of the methods in data mining that is most appropriate for finding the winning predictions for the DOTA 2 game. One method that is quite simple and can be used is Naive Bayes. The results of this study indicate that Naive Bayes can make predictions well with an accuracy of 98,804 %. The data used in this research as much as 50000 that obtained from open data. It is expected that this research can assist players in providing information for developing game strategies.
Justicia restaurativa: la desatinada prohibición de la mediación penal en los asuntos de violencia de género
Authors: Carlos Patricio Serrano Lucero
Published: January 2020

La violencia de género es un fenómeno que ha pasado de ser ignorado por la norma penal a tener una excesiva carga punitiva en la actualidad. Esto ha llevado, entre otras cosas, a la prohibición de la mediación penal en asuntos de violencia de género. La política criminal actual no ha dado resultado pues los índices de violencia de género no han disminuido. En el presente aporte se argumentará a favor de la implementación de la mediación penal en determinados asuntos de violencia de género, explicando, para ello, las infundadas causas de su prohibición y abogando por los beneficios que ofrece este sistema de justicia restaurativa.
Las marcas de distribuidor y el derecho de la competencia en el Ecuador
Authors: Hurtado Angulo Lenín
Published: January 2020

Las marcas representan una herramienta fundamental en el ejercicio del comercio y, consecuentemente en la competencia económica, muy recientemente en el Ecuador las marcas dejaron de ser una forma de establecer el origen empresarial y se constituyeron sólo en una forma de identificación de productos y servicios en el mercado, todo llevado por el auge de los autoservicios como forma de expendio de productos de una gran variedad. Tales canales de distribución lograron un enorme nivel de penetración en el mercado de expendio de alimentos, razón por la cual hoy es el principal mecanismo de ofrecer y adquirir tales productos. Es en ese escenario que adquieren una posición de dominio y, de acuerdo a nuestro criterio, han abusado y abusan de tal posición, en contraposición de las normas de defensa de la competencia, configurando incluso una tolerada competencia desleal
La La doctrina del margen de apreciación nacional. Su recepción en el sistema europeo de Derechos Humanos en el Sistema Interamericano de Derechos Humanos y en Argentina
Authors: López Alfonsín Marcelo Alberto , Bucetto María Sol
Published: January 2020

El margen de apreciación nacional es una pauta hermenéutica nacida en el sistema europeo que profiere a los Estados un margen de deferencia para que interpreten las normas convencionales, atendiendo al contacto más directo que las autoridades nacionales tienen con la sociedad civil. Los alcances de esta teoría han trascendido las fronteras hasta ser receptados por el sistema interamericano y el Estado argentino, en particular. Las diferencias contextuales permiten realizar una comparación que muestran al sistema interamericano en una posición más retrasada respecto a su par europeo. En el caso argentino, se ha reconocido la teoría pero no ha alcanzado un fructífero desarrollo.
Los derechos como mecanismos de resistencia al poder. La plurinacionalidad y los derechos indígenas desde el movimiento indígena ecuatoriano
Authors: Romero Larco Johanna
Published: January 2020

A partir de la relación de los elementos estructura del Estado y derechos sociales, proponemos un análisis distinto al tradicional, que entiende en un sentido unidireccional, que los derechos sociales están determinados por la estructura de poder. Nuestra propuesta plantea la posibilidad de que los derechos pueden no ser capturados por el poder estatal, sino, a través de ellos mismos, poner en crisis la propia estructura del Estado.La propuesta de este trabajo es evaluar, a partir del caso ecuatoriano, si la incorporación de derechos económicos, sociales y culturales de los derechos de pueblos y nacionalidades indígenas, es posible encontrar alguna vía de restructuración del Estado y una ruptura al modelo clásico de concentración del poder. A través de las tesis del Estado Plurinacional, es que queremos sugerir una lectura más amplia de los derechos como herramientas que permitan no solo limitar al poder, sino desconcentrarlo.
Leyendo a Ferrajoli: Consideraciones sobre la jurisdicción
Authors: Taruffo Michele
Published: January 2020

Los aspectos de la obra de L. Ferrajoli que más atraen la atención de los procesalistas son los relacionados con la administración de justicia y los caracteres de la jurisdicción. El punto de partida fundamental queda fijado por ferrajoli al subrayar que la jurisdicción es una garantía secundaria para asegurar la protección judicial de los derechos. Y esta garantía tiene que ser general, ya que ningún derecho existe realmente sin una protección efectiva por parte de los tribunales En el contexto judicial, la justicia resulta bien administrada cuando las normas jurídicas se aplican correctamente y la verdad de los hechos en disputa se determina de acuerdo con las pruebas, tal como pretende la teoría clásica de la toma de decisiones judiciales. Sin embargo, pueden plantearse aquí algunos problemas (que son fácilmente resolubles), si tomamos en consideración los poderes discrecionales —que tienen muchos jueces— para interpretar las normas creando nuevos derechos y los casos en que remedies precede rights. En cualquier caso, ferrajoli rechaza la denominada objeción contra-mayoritaria, subrayando que la fundamentación principal del papel de los jueces no radica en su elección popular sino en su actuación de acuerdo con el Derecho.
PREVENÇÃO DE INCÊNDIO EM EDIFICAÇÕES HISTÓRICAS NA REGIÃO DE FLORIANÓPOLIS
Authors: Correia Ana Paula Pupo , Bielschowsky Bernardo Brasil , França Rovane Marcos de , Baron Giulianna
Published: January 2020

Este artigo trata sobre a questão da segurança de prevenção de incêndio como uma abordagem de conservação dos edifícios históricos na região de Florianópolis. Desta maneira, a análise global do risco de incêndio serve como instrumento para verificar a possibilidade de problemas que possam ocorrer, assim como, estabelecer diretrizes de projetos para atender as normas técnicas e as instruções normativas do Corpo de Bombeiro do Estado de Santa Catarina. O presente estudo teve como objetivo específico verificar a aplicabilidade da tecnologia de escaneamento a laser tridimensional na atividade de levantamento do patrimônio histórico para elaboração de projeto de prevenção de incêndio e demais reparos que se achar necessário. A partir desta problemática, foi elaborado esta pesquisa que visa trazer a discussão sobre o tema prevenção de incêndio e preservação do patrimônio histórico. Destaca-se a relevância do equipamento, fornecendo informações mais completas para a elaboração de projetos e preservação das edificações históricas.
EDIÇÃO COMPLETA
Authors: Municipal Escola Superior de Direito
Published: January 2020

EDIÇÃO COMPLETA