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Ieguldītāju aizsardzības mehānisma attīstības tendences: normatīvo aktu grozījumi 2017. un 2018. gadā
Authors: Jukna Tatjana
Published: January 2020

Ieguldītāju aizsardzības mehānisms ir diezgan jauns tiesību institūts,  kura elementi ietverti vairākos Latvijas Republikas un Eiropas Savienības normatīvajos aktos. Ieguldītāju aizsardzības problemātikas aktualitāti veicina gan globalizācija, gan tehnoloģiju attīstība, kā arī jaunu finanšu instrumentu veidu rašanās. Ieguldītāju aizsardzības pasākumu attīstību Latvijas tiesiskajā regulējumā būtiski ietekmē Eiropas Savienības normatīvā regulējuma pārņemšana nacionālajā tiesī­bu sistēmā.  Šajā rakstā skartas personu kā ieguldītāju tiesības, kas cieši saistītas ar vērts­papīru kā patstāvīgu privāttiesiskas apgrozības priekšmetu, t. i., ieguldītāju aizsardzības pamatelementi aplūkoti ieguldījumu pakalpojumu kontekstā. Taču šeit netiek aplūkotas akcionāru, obligacionāru, ieguldījumu apliecību īpašnieku tiesības, kas izveidojas no īpašumtiesībām uz vērtspapīriem ar tieši vērtspapīrā nostiprinātajām tiesībām (piemēram, ar izpirkuma tiesībām, balsstiesībām, tiesībām uz informāciju u. c.).

Mechanism of the investor protection is a quite new law institute. The elements of the investor protection mechanism could be found in various legal acts both at the state level of the Republic of Latvia and at the level of the EU. Globalisation, technical developments and arising of new types of financial instruments encourage actualisation of investor protection problematics.  The development of the measures related to the investor protection are influenced by the transportation of the EU legal acts into national law systems. The article is devoted to the rights of investors as elements of investor protection mechanisms in the aspect of providing of investment services to the investors.
Juridiskās izglītības jaunie izaicinājumi
Authors: Vilks Andrejs
Published: January 2020

Politiskās plānošanas dokumentos tiek atzīts, ka Latvijā samazinās juridiskās izglītības kvalitāte un tiesību zinātņu studiju programmu absolventiem ir vājas zināšanas un prasmes jurisprudencē.  Lai paaugstinātu juridiskās izglītības kvalitāti, Latvijas Republikas Ministru kabinets 2015. gadā akceptēja rīkojumu par valsts vienotā jurista kvalifikācijas eksāmena ieviešanu 2021. gadā profesionālajās maģistrantūras studiju programmās “Tiesību zinātne”, vienlaikus augstākās izglītības sistēmā likvidējot profesionālās bakalaura studiju programmas un liedzot studējošajiem iespēju iegūt juriskonsulta kvalifikāciju. Augstākās juridiskās izglītības sistēma kopumā tiek pārveidota. Valsts vienotā jurista kvalifikācijas eksāmena ieviešana rada nepieciešamību pārveidot studiju procesu, veikt izmaiņas īstenotajos studiju kursos un papildināt prasības tiesību apakšnozarēs, kurās tiks pārbaudītas studējošo zināšanas vienotā eksāmenā.

Political planning documents recognise that quality of legal education is decreasing in Latvia, graduates of law study programmes have poor knowledge and skills in jurisprudence. In order to increase the quality of legal education, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Latvia in 2015 accepts the order on the introduction of the State Unified Lawyer’s Qualification Exam in 2021 in the professional Master’s study programme “Law Science”. At the same time, the higher education system eliminates professional bachelor study programmes and prevents students from gaining legal counsel. The higher legal education system as a whole is transformed. The introduction of the State Jurisprudence Expert Examination determines the necessity to transform the study process, to make changes in the study courses to be implemented, to supplement the requirements in the sub-branches of law, where students’ knowledge in a single examination will be checked. Currently, it is too early to conclude whether the introduction of a single national lawyers’ qualification examination will increase the quality of legal education, and graduates of legal science study programmes will increase their knowledge and skills in jurisprudence.
O perfil psicossocial de pessoas vivendo com HIV/AIDS em uma unidade de acompanhamento em Belém-PA: Relato de Experiência
Authors: Dias Wesley Brandão , Lima Chrisla Brena Malheiro , Rodrigues Filipe Rabelo , Cardoso Maria Eduarda de Oliveira , Silva Jéssica Maria Lins da , Araújo Lorrane Teixeira , Monteiro Ana Júlia da Costa , Teixeira Lucas Miléo , Leite Victória Lima Mendes , Coutinho Eliana Soares , Maciel Thanaira Aicha Fernandes , Araújo José Augusto Carvalho de , Souza Martins Ana Caroline Guedes , Júnior Aluísio Ferreira Celestino , Boulhosa Margarete Feio
Published: January 2020

Objetivo: Descrever a vivência de acadêmicos durante uma atuação em um campo psicossocial, expondo observações e intervenções realizadas junto a usuários com HIV/AIDS. Relato da Experiência: Estudo qualitativo do tipo relato de experiência desenvolvido através das etapas do Arco de Maguerez em uma unidade de saúde em de Belém no Pará. Desenvolveu-se uma ação com usuários de um serviço de apoio e tratamento a pessoas com HIV/AIDS, com foco na orientação, auxílio psicossocial e emocional, com atividades lúdicas. A partir das etapas constatou-se que os usuários que participaram da pesquisa encontravam-se afetados por sentimentos impostos por estigmas sociais, gerando conflitos nas relações interpessoais. Após a ação notou-se a melhora pontual do diálogo e a promoção de sentimentos de autonomia, aceitação, empoderamento e incentivo mútuo. Considerações Finais: Compreende-se que o objetivo foi alcançado e a contribuição dos profissionais de enfermagem foi de suma importância no processo de fortalecimento social e na construção de competências e habilidades necessárias ao atendimento integral e humanizado dos indivíduos
Avaliação dos hormônios sexuais e da prolactina em pacientes portadores de psoríase em placa atendidos em serviço de referência do estado do Pará
Authors: Soares Marina Crespo , Ramos Amanda Maués , Nascimento Carlos Victor da Silva , Assunção Joao Victor Pereira , Rosas Júnior Francisco Ipslon Terezo , Carneiro Francisca Regina de Oliveira
Published: January 2020

Objetivo: Avaliar os níveis circulantes dos hormônios sexuais e da prolactina em pacientes com psoríase em comparação com controles saudáveis e determinar a correlação entre os níveis desses hormônios e a gravidade da doença.  Métodos: Os níveis de estrogênio, progesterona, testosterona, hormônio folículo estimulante (FSH), hormônio luteinizante (LH) e prolactina (PRL) foram medidos em 40 pacientes com psoríase e 20 controles saudáveis. Resultados: Observou-se que os pacientes com psoríase apresentaram maiores níveis séricos de FSH e LH e menores de testosterona e estrogênio em relação aos controles saudáveis, embora essa diferença não tenha sido estatisticamente significativa. Não houve diferenças nos níveis de progesterona entre os 2 grupos avaliados. No entanto, os níveis séricos de prolactina foram significativamente maiores entre os pacientes com psoríase quando comparado aos controles saudáveis. Além disso, uma correlação positiva estatisticamente significante foi encontrada entre a prolactina e o PASI (Índice de gravidade da psoríase por área). Conclusão: Nesse sentido, infere-se que a prolactina possa desempenhar um papel na etiopatogenia da psoríase. No entanto, estudos de seguimento a longo prazo são necessários para validar a importância dessas associações.
Processo de enfermagem em práticas de urgência e emergência: relato de experiência
Authors: Da Cruz Alexandre Barbosa , Wanzeler Karina Morais , Bastos Diniz Antonio de Sena , Pinheiro Priscila de Nazaré Quaresma , Dos Santos Érika Alessandra Flexa , Fayal Yasmin Leão , Vinhas Marciléia dos Santos , Vieira Ingrid Aparecida Rodrigues , Costa Leane dos Reis , Monteiro Rosane Lima , Barbosa Elizabeth Valente , De Sousa Paula Maciel , Gonçalves Amanda Alves , Neves Lorena Nayara Alves , Bastos Luzia Beatriz Rodrigues
Published: January 2020

Objetivo: Relatar a experiência vivenciada por acadêmicos de enfermagem no setor de urgência e emergência em hospital municipal no interior do estado do Pará, que consistiu em observar e descrever as práticas da equipe de enfermagem pautadas no processo de enfermagem. Relato de Experiência: Estudo do tipo relato de experiência, por ocasião de estágio não obrigatório realizado em um hospital municipal público de pequeno porte, localizado na região do baixo Tocantins, no período compreendido entre janeiro e fevereiro de 2018. A coleta de dados foi realizada pelo método de observação estruturada, que consistiu em identificar na conduta da equipe a aplicação das etapas do Processo de Enfermagem. Os atendimentos de enfermagem, iniciavam pela fase de Coleta de Dados que culminava com o Diagnóstico de Enfermagem e Intervenção. Posteriormente, procedia-se com a avaliação de enfermagem. O Enfermeiro dava prioridade ao atendimento das principais queixas clínicas do paciente, assumindo condutas médicas como a prescrição medicamentosa, solicitação de exames radiográficos e procedimentos como sutura. Conclusão: Observou-se que processo de enfermagem implementado de forma incompleta e equivocada, com inconformidades nas práticas de enfermagem, expressam razões que perpassam na sobrecarga de responsabilidades à falta de conhecimento da equipe de enfermagem em manipular suas taxonomias específicas.
Isolation of Staphylococcus xylosus from Urinary Tract Infection in Al-Diwaniya City, Iraq
Authors: Ahmed Ali Obaid  , Akhlaas Shaker Lateef  , Lina Abdulkadhim Oudah  , Qusay Jabbar Harjan  , Zinah Abdulkadhim Oudah
Published: January 2020

One hundred diuresis samples were collected from patients with urinary tract infection from Al-Diwaniyah General Teaching Hospital in Al-Diwaniyah city for the period from January 1, 2019, to August 1, 2019, as 35 isolates belonging to the sex of streptococcus were isolated and with an isolation rate of 35% of the total 100 diuresis samples, The yield of 20 isolates to the negative staphylococcus aureus was tested for cocaine, and 5 isolates were of type S. xylosus, with an isolation rate of 25% of the total negative staphylococci for testing cocaine, and by 5% of the total of the reagent samples. These biochemical bacteria were diagnosed using the API Staph system. The clinical stages of the infection are in the subacute or chronic phase without clear symptoms. Streptococcus unproductive streptococcus resistant and anti-life antibody novobiocin, especially S. saprophyticus, are most common in urinary tract infections in immunocompetent patients, and mild infection in women is accompanied by dysuria. Young women between the ages of 16-16 years old to 42%. It affects the ureter in men. It can cause cystitis, pyelonephritis and glomerulonephritis. This group possesses a high affinity to epithelial cells, and this comes from the participation of different proteins such as a 160-Kd protein with Hemagglutinin and Fibriller protein, and it is symbolized by 95-Kd, which is found in 98% of clinical isolates.
Nigella Sativa : A Potential Inhibitor for Insulin Fibril Formation
Authors: Sandhya A  , Gomathi Kanayiram  , Kiruthika L  , Aafreen Afroz S
Published: January 2020

The high order structure from proteins which are self-assembled are known as fibrils. They are collectively called as amyloid fibrils, which generally lead to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's, Type II diabetes. Insulin fibril aggregation is identified to be the major cause of neurodegenerative diseases. The effect of Nigella sativa extract is analyzed based on the fibril inhibition process. The formed fibrils is reduced with the concentration increase of Nigella sativa extract. Insulin fibril is found in Type II diabetes patients after repeated insulin injections subcutaneously. Insulin fibrils are formed in organisms or humans irrespective of their places like hips, shoulder, hands and abdomen. These are evident from the anti-aggregation assay. Thioflavin T (ThT) fluroscence and congo red (CR) assay confirms the inhibition of insulin fibril in the presence of Nigella sativa (NS) extract. Further, inhibition of fibril was confirmed by Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), where no insulin fibrils was detected whose secondary conformational changes are studied using Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). It is confirmed that insulin fibril inhibition depends on the various concentration of Nigella sativa. Based on the results obtained, it is demonstrated that Nigella sativa extract inhibits the fibril formation and it also provides a therapeutic strategy to prevent insulin fibril formation.
GLOBAL WARMING AND ITS IMPACT ON COLACHEL ESTUARY, KANYAKUMARI DISTRICT, TAMIL NADU.
Authors: V Mary Kensa
Published: January 2020

The outcome of global warming in the form tsunami brought drastic changes in our ecosystems. With a view to understand the ill effects of global warming, an attempt was made to focus attention on the shift in diversity of phytoplanktons in the Colachel estuary.
EFFECT OF EXACUM WIGHTIANUM ARN., AN ENDEMIC MEDICINAL PLANT ON THE ANTI DIABETIC ACTIVITY
Authors: T Baluprakash , K Arumugasamy , A Shalimol , R Nanthakumar , H Abdul kaffoor
Published: January 2020

The study revealed the antidiabetic activity of the ethanol extract of Exacum wightianum Arn. (Gentianaceae) in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. The pilot studies were carried after oral administration at doses of 100, 200, 500 and 1000 mg/kg b.wt. in sub-acute study. In diabetic induced rats fed with the extract at 100 and 200 mg/kg body b.wt. The fasting plasma glucose levels were reduced to near normal body and liver weight were found to be increased. Whereas blood glucose, protein, albumin and creatinine levels were estimated after two weeks. The extract significantly inhibited the induction of albuminuria, proteinemia and uremia. The present study clearly indicated a significant antidiabetic activity with the ethanol extract of E. wightianum supports the traditional usage of the plant by Ayurvedic physicians for the control of diabetes. The extract could be useful in preventing the incidence of long term complications of diabetes mellitus.
NUTRITIVE EVALUATION AND PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF UNDERUTILIZED INDIGENOUS EDIBLE FRUITS OF VELLIANGIRI HILLS, COIMBATORE DISTRICT
Authors: A Aghil Soorya , K Thenmozhi , K Karthika , S Jamuna , S Paulsamy
Published: January 2020

The study was aimed to explore the nutritional status of 5 indigenous edible fruits viz., Ziziphus jujuba, Limonia acidissima, Ziziphus oenoplia, Phyllanthus emblica and Ficus racemosa along with their phytochemical profile. Phosphorous content was determined using indophenol blue method; K, Ca, Mg, Fe and Zn contents were determined using atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Qualitative and quantitative estimations were carried out using standard procedures. In the present study, all the investigated samples presented substantial amount of P, Ca, Mg, Fe and Zn content. The qualitative analysis revealed the presencealkaloids, phenols and flavonoids in all the five investigated samples. However, tannins were detected only in Limonia acidissima and Ficus recemosa; whereas steroids were absent in Limonia acidissima and Phyllanthus emblica. The quantitative analysis also exhibited appreciable amount of phenolic (47 to 85 mg GAE/g sample) and flavonoid contents (12 to 61 mg RE/g sample). Thus the study confirmes that wild edible fruits investigated are a promising source of essential nutrients such as P, K, Ca, Zn, Mg and Fe. Phytochemical study also confirmed the presence of the adequate quantities of secondary metabolites of medicinal importance thus exemplifies therapeutic values.
ALLELOPATHIC EFFECT OF A WEED SPECIES, CYPERUS ROTUNDUS L. AND CLEOME VISCOSA L. ON GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF BLACK GRAM (VIGNA MUNGO (L.) HEPPER.)
Authors: J Prabhakaran , D Kavitha , K Arumugam
Published: January 2020

The present study was aimed to investigate the allelopathic influence of two weed species Cyperus rotundus L. and Cleome viscosa L. against the growth of Black gram (Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper). Aqueous extracts (5%, 10%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% concentrations) of whole plants of C. rotundus and C. viscosa were employed to investigate their influence on the germination and seedling growth of the black gram. The aqueous whole plants extracts ( from 5% to 100% concentrations) of C. rotundus and C. viscosa exhibited an inhibitory effects on all the parameters employed in the germination percentage, root and shoot growth, fresh and dry weight, content of chlorophyll, starch, sugar and protein contents of Black gram over control. The extracts of both the weeds caused a minimum inhibition on germination and seedling growth of Black gram at 5% concentration and the intensity of inhibition increased when increased extract concentrations. The aqueous extracts of C. rotundus and C. viscosa showed an inhibitory effect on Black gram but their effect was more severe on black gram by the extract treatments of C. rotundus than that of C. viscosa.
ALLELOPATHIC INFLUENCE OF CYPERUS ROTUNDUS L. AND CYNODAN DACTYLON L. ON PHYSICO- CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF SOIL
Authors: D Kavitha , J Prabhakaran
Published: January 2020

In agricultural systems, allelopathy can be part of the interference between crops and between crops and weeds through soil mediated mechanism and thereby affecting the economical outcome of the plant production. Allelopathic influence of various concentrations of aqueous extracts of two weed species ie.Cyperusrotundus L. and Cynodan dactylon L. were assessed on physico-chemical and biological properties of rice seedlings grown experimental pot soil. The results revealed that the percentage of NPK levels was minimum in the lower concentrations of two weed extracts than their higher concentration. Among NPKcontents, the nitrogen was found higher percentage followed by potassium and phosphorus in all the experimental soil. The population of bacterial, fungi, actinomycetes and total microbial populations were gradually decreased with increasing the concentration of weed extracts and more reduction on microbes wasfound in C.rotundus than C.dactylon applied soil
STUDIES ON THE ETHNOVETERINARY MEDICINAL PLANTS AMONG THE FARMERS OF DHARAPURAM TALUK, TIRUPUR DISTRICT, TAMIL NADU
Authors: S Senthamil Selvi , J Jagathes kumar , V Balasubramaniam
Published: January 2020

The indigenous knowledge and practice based on locally available bioresources are effective to cure diseases. In this way, ethnoveterinary medicinal plants were used by the farmers of Dharapuram taluk, Tirupur district to cure various diseases of their cattles. The present study results in the collection of 42 plant species belonging to 22 families. The medicinal importance of these plants used by the farmers as traditional medicine for their cattle is enumerated in this study
VARIATION IN SEED CHARACTERS OF TERMINALIA CHEBULA RETZ. FROM THE SOUTHERN WESTERN GHATS OF TAMIL NADU
Authors: G Sahaya Anthony Xavier
Published: January 2020

Seed is an important aspect of a plant’s life history. The successful regeneration of a plant in its habitat and the ability of the plant to disperse across ecosystems depend upon the seed. The number of seeds produced and the size of the seed are factors which affect the survival of a plant. The size of the seed determines the amount of reserve food available to the developing seedlings. In stressful environments, larger seeds may have a higher establishment rate, as they may provide more reserve food for the seedlings. From the Terminalia chebula populations in the Southern Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu, 100 seeds each werecollected from twelve populations. The seed weight, seed length and seed width were noted individually. The seed characters were noted and compared between the populations. The mean values were also calculated and compared. The inter-population variation was studied with respect to the seed characters of Terminalia chebula.
A COMPARATIVE ANATOMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE STEMS OF CLIMBING PLANTS IN ARALAM WILD LIFE SANCTUARY, KANNUR
Authors: K.P Prasanth , S Sekaran
Published: January 2020

Climbing plants differ from self-supporting plants, such as shrubs and trees, in a range of characteristics. The most notable is the mechanical properties of the stem Comparison of the differentiated anatomical structures recorded in ten species of the climbing plants. The plants selected for the present study are Ampelocissus latifolia, (Vitaceae), Lygodium flexuosum (Lygodiaceae), Centrosema virginianum (Fabaceae), Tinospora cordifolia, (Menispermaceae), Wattakakka volubilis (Asclepiadaceae) Cyclea peltata (Menispermaceae), Calycopteris floribunda (Combretaceae) Pothos scandens (Araceae) Ipomoea separia (Convolvulaceae) and Piper nigrum (Piperaceae). The stems of climbing plants are characterized by the scarcity of supporting cells (fibers) and an increase in the diameter of the xylem vessels. The study con firms that they show a greater diversity of organization than other plant life forms. This anatomical radiation couldprobably not exist without the achievement of a wide range of secondary growth processes. Many dicotyledons, notably those with a climbing habit, show interesting secondary structure which differs from the more usual type described, therefore, sometimes termed anomalous. The variant secondary growth isparticularly widespread in tropical climbers. It is speculated that variant growth can increase stem flexibility, protect the phloem, increase storage parenchyma, aid in clinging to supports, limit physical disruption of vascular tissues during twisting and bending, and promote wound healing after girdling.
EXPLORATION OF ORNAMENTAL FLORAS IN THE CAMPUS OF S.T. HINDU COLLEGE, NAGERCOIL, KANYAKIMARI DISTRICT, TAMILNADU, INDIA
Authors: V Mary Kensa , G Sahaya Anthony Xavier , A Asha , B Brintha , M Pechiammal , B Praveena
Published: January 2020

Most of the present day flowers have come from the wild progenitors, a few of which still exist in natural habitat.Ornamental flowers are highly promising and unutilized resources having tremendous and prover economic importance.Ornamental plants accompany people, since their birth to death and they coexist with almost all happy events in life such birthday celebrations, weddings, carrier progress etc. In addition, they form our best partners in our everyday life in our flats, offices, different public spaces, parks, gardens and elsewhere.An extensive floristic survey was conducted during the year 2015. Taxonomic identification, photographic documentation and ornamental characterization of each species with potential for use on floral art were recorded. The methodology used is based on observation method for the determination of flora. All the specimens collected were identified with the help of recent literature.The field expeditions of study area gave interesting results concerning floristic diversity.
ANALYSIS OF MILK QUALITY, ADULTERATION AND MASTISIS IN FOUR DIFFERENT MILK SAMPLES
Authors: R Sudhasaravanan , S Binukumari
Published: January 2020

The present study is aimed to analyze the milk quality, adulteration and mastitis infection in milk Samples available in market. Four different milk samples were analyzed for physical appearance, quality, adulterants and mastitis infection. 90% milk samples were white in color and 10 % were yellowish white. pH ranged between 6.5 – 6.9. Analysis of milk quality showed that Arokya milk appears to be better than the other three milk samples. Out of 4 milk samples analyzed for adulteration, adulterants found were glucose (80%), skim milk powder (58%), salt (51%) and urea (35%) while found negative for formalin, salicylic acid, boric acid, starch, soap and ammonium sulphate. All the samples were free from mastitis infection. The adulterants decrease the nutritive value of milk and may also cause serious human health related problems.
EVALUATION OF ANTIOXIDANT POTENTIAL OF CASSIA FISTULA (LINN.) BARK EXTRACT
Authors: R Jeeva , Srinath Naganathan
Published: January 2020

The agro-climatic and traditional atmosphere of India provides a vital deposit of various herbs available in many parts of the country which are used as traditional medicine in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. The over dosage and irregular practice of consuming various antibiotics has produced manyside effects and also helped in evolving multidrug resistant organisms. In this research we have focused on the usage of bark extracts of Cassia fistula (L.) for evaluating their antioxidant scavenging activity. With the traditional practice of shade drying and cold percolation method, the methanolic bark extract was chosen for various antioxidant activity like DPPH, ABTS+, FRAP, Hydrogen peroxide and hydroxyl radical scavenging activity. The plant extract demonstrated higher activity and IC50 value for extract in all the tests showed nearly 60μg/ml. The graphical representation also correlated with the spectrum analysis when plotted using the percentage of inhibition scavenging activity vs the concentration taken for each plant extracts.
NONLOCAL CONTROLLABILITY OF IMPULSIVE FUNCTIONAL INTEGRO-DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS IN BANACH SPACES
Authors: C Ravichandran , N Valliammal
Published: January 2020

The paper is concerned with the controllability of impulsive functional integrodifferential equations with nonlocal conditions. Using the measure of noncompactness and Monch fixed point theorem, we establish some sufficient conditions for controllability and also our theorems extend some analogous results of (impulsive) control systems.
PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF THERMAL EVAPORATED BATIO3 THIN FILMS
Authors: R Sengodan , B Chandar Shekar
Published: January 2020

Thermal evaporated Barium titanate (BaTiO3) thin films were prepared on to well cleaned glass substrates under the vacuum of 2 x10-5 torr, using 12A4 Hind Hivac coating unit from the BaTiO3 nanoparticles synthesized by using wet chemical method. The thickness of the film was measured by Quartz crystal monitor. From X-ray analysis, it has been found that the deposited film was polycrystalline in nature. SEM analysis revealed that grains of various sizes having tetragonal shape were uniformly distributed throughout the surface of the film. The dependence of capacitance and loss factor on frequency and temperature were investigated and results are discussed.
ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF THE MEDICINAL PLANT, ACALYPHA FRUTICOSA FORSSK.
Authors: J Thambiraj
Published: January 2020

The present study is to confirm the antibacterial efficacy of root extracts of the folklore medicinal plant species, Acalypha fruticosa by using three alcoholic solvents viz; petroleum ether, ethyl acetate and methanol were tested against ten human pathogenic bacteria viz., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, P. stutzeri,Escherichia coli, Micrococcus sp., Lactobacillus sp., Servatia sp., Moraxetta sp., Bacillus subtilis, B. thuriengensis, and Klebsiella pneumoniae for assessing the antibacterial properties by adapting disc diffusion method. The results of the study revealed that all extracts showed varied degree of antibacterial activity against the tested pathogens. However, the methanol extract exhibited higher inhibition zone (21.83 mm) against the bacterium, Bacillus subtilis. This result supports the therapeutic importance of the species, Acalypha fruticosa in curing infectious diseases and encourages the extensive use of this species in health carepractices.
THE TOXIC EFFECT OF PESTICIDE CYPERMETHRIN 25% EC ON THE PROTEIN METABOLISM OF THE FRESH WATER FISH LABEO ROHITA
Authors: R Sudhasaravanan , S Binukumari
Published: January 2020

The pesticides Cypermethrin 25% EC insecticide has been used for the present study. It is a new highly active pyrethroid insecticide. It is primarily a caterpillar insecticide. Significant differences were observed in protein metabolism of Labeo rohita exposed to concentration of 0.4 ppm for 24, 48 and 72 hoursrespectively. The toxic effect of the pesticide Cypermethrin 25% EC were analysed after each exposure period, fishes were sacrificed and tissues such as liver, gill, muscle and kidney were dissected and removed. Samples were tested for protein analysis. Decreased content of protein was observed when compared to control. The results indicated the toxic nature of the insecticide Cypermethrin 25% EC.
FORAGING DYNAMICS AND POLLINATION EFFICIENCY OF APIS CERANA INDICA (HYMENOPTERA : APIDAE) ON EGGPLANT, SOLANUM MELONGENA L.
Authors: R Eswaran , K Anand , S Baskaran , P Pramod
Published: January 2020

Bees are responsible for more than 50% of all successful pollination. The pollination efficiency of Apis cerana indica was studied in Eggplant, Solanum melongena. The Apis cerana indica was found to spend 20 sec./flower/visit (20 ± 1.58). The amount of pollen depleted by Apis cerana indica was 563 pollengrains/insect visit (562.8 ± 34.89) and pollen deposition was 197 pollen grains/insect visit (196.8 ± 19.31).Pollen depletion and deposition by Apis cerana indica were more during 0800-1000 hrs. The peak activity of bees was recorded at 0900-1100 hrs when the temperature ranged from 28-32oC and humidity ranged from58-73%. The diurnal activity Apis cerana indica showed a significant positive correlation with temperature and negative correlation with humidity. These results showed Apis cerana indica is one of the efficient pollinators for Solanum melongena. The importance of Apis cerana indica colony for the improvement ofagriculture is also be discussed.
VARIATION IN ZOOPLANKTON DIVERSITY AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH ABIOTIC ENVIRONMENT OF A VANDIYUR POND TAMILNADU INDIA
Authors: K Umamaheswari , M Chandran , K Rajendran , G Chandrn
Published: January 2020

Ponds, Lakes and Reservoir are most significant water resources with multiple human utilization andecological relevance in which Zooplankton diversity is one of the most important ecological parameters in water quality assessment. It is good indicator of the changes in water quality because they are strongly affected by environmental conditions. In the present study an attempt has been made to study the seasonal variations in the Zooplankton community, its diversity and hydrological parameters of this water body. In the present study, a total of 24 species of Zooplankton were indentified from different classes during August2014 to January 2015. Among the identified species, Zooplankton showed the complete dominance, especially, zooplankton belonging to four major groups i.e. 9 species of Rotifera, 6 species each of Cladocera, 4 Copepoda and five species of Ostracoda.
AUTHORSHIP PATTERNS AND COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH OF ONCOLOGY RESEARCH OUTPUT IN INDIA: A SCIENTOMETRICS STUDY
Authors: R Senthilkumar , M Muthukrishnan
Published: January 2020

The paper analysis authorship patterns and collaborative research of oncology research in Indiaas reflected by the research papers listed in Web of Science database for a period of 11 years from 2005-2015. The increased trend towards multiple authorship is predominant as compare to single authorship in case ofoncology in India.In the study, the degree of collaboration was not a constant value, it reveals varies of 0.03 to 0.16 percent and the mean quality as 0.09. The analysis found that single author papers maintained a low profile among oncology research scientists and the multi authorship pattern is expanding slowly in Indian oncology research.
EVALUATION OF WOUND HEALING ACTIVITY OF METHANOLIC EXTRACT OF SMILAX WIGHTII (A. DC.) IN WISTAR ALBINO RATS
Authors: P Uma Maheswari , A Shalimol , A Arumugasamy , M.R Udhaya Sankar
Published: January 2020

The present experimental study was designed to evaluate the wound healing activity of methanolic extract of Smilax wightii A. DC. on incision and excision wound models in Wistar albino rats. The parameters studied were wound breaking strength, wound contraction area, epithelialization period, granulation tissuewet, dry weight and hydroxyproline content in incision wound model, percentage of wound contraction and period of epithelialization in excision wound model. The rats were administered topically with 100mg/kg b.wt. (low dosage), 200mg/kg b.wt. (moderate dosage) and 500mg/kg b.wt. (high dosage) of methanolicextract of Smilax wightii (MESW). The activity of the extract treated groups were compared with that of the control 1% Spirit. Framycetin sulphate 0.2% w/w was used as the standard drug. In incision wound model, there was a significant increase in the wound breaking strength in all the experimental groups treated withMESW than that of the control. Similarly, significant (P<0.001) decrease in wound contraction area and period of epithelialization were also observed in the test group animals treated with MESW and the standard drug treated groups when compared to that of the control. , a significant increase was observed in granulation tissue wet and dry weight and hydroxyproline content in the test groups treated with MESW compared to the control. In exicision wound model, there was a significant increase (P<0.01) in the percentage of wound contraction and decrease in period of epithelialization in the experimental groups treated with 200mg/kgb.wt. (moderate dosage) and 500mg/kgb.wt (high dosage) of MESW. The extract treated groups showed significant improvement in all the wound healing parameters of incision, and excision wound models.
PORTRAYAL OF WOMEN AND NATURE IN KINGSOLVER'S NOVEL FLIGHT BEHAVIOUR
Authors: E Priya
Published: January 2020

Literary eco -criticism is concerned with the ways that the relation between humans and nature are reflected in literary texts -the relationship of human beings with each other and with their environment. Literature has rich ecological heritage because literary history has many works on romanticism, naturalism, transcendentalism, literature of landscape and frontier literature. This paper aims to portray how Kingsolver used women and nature in her novel flight behaviour.
ENERGY MANAGEMENT IN COMMERCIAL FOOD SERVICE OPERATIONS
Authors: S Thilagamani , Ruchita Pilla
Published: January 2020

Asia has experienced the world’s fastest economic growth, accompanied by rapid urbanisation. This remarkable growth has led to twin energy challenges namely sustainability and energy security and this study explores the possible energy conservation methods in the selected food service operations and hencethe study was undertaken with objectives to study the different types of energy used in selected food service operations, assess the renewable and non renewable resources used in various sections of the food service operations and develop the various energy conservation methods adopted at food service operations. A total of five food service operations with three commercial and two non- commercial food service operations at Coimbatore were selected for the study. An energy audit programme was conducted for three sessions at each food service to understand the existing pattern in energy management using a checklist. Based on the results of the energy audit, the guidelines were planned and implemented for two days at each food service operation using flash cards, power point presentation and face to face to discussions. A total of forty employees with eight from each food service operations were deputed to participate in the programme. The energy management programmes planned and implemented to the selected Commercial Food Service Operations and Non Commercial Food Service Operations when interpreted with statistical ‘t’ test a significant improvement at five percent levels both at the selected Commercial Food Service Operations and Non Commercial Food Service Operations.
PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF LEAVES OF TEAK (TECTONA GRANDIS L.F.) BY GC MS
Authors: M Greeshma , G.S Manoj , K Murugan
Published: January 2020

The timber value of Tectona grandishas been established from decades. Teak is an exotic species cultivated along most parts of tropical regions. Anthocyanins are natural colourants which have raised a growing demand due to their extensive range of colours, innocuous and beneficial health effects. Anthocyanins belong to large group of polyphenolics - flavonoids, which are secondary metabolites synthesized by higher plants. Despite the remarkable application of anthocyaninsin food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, still it is not properly exploited. In the present study, the bioactive components of Tectonagrandisyoung leaves have been evaluated using Perkin-Elmer Gas chromatography-Mass spectrometry. GC-MS analysis revealed the existence of eleven compounds. 5,9-Methanobenzocycloocten1(2H)-one,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10-octahydro-5,10-dihydroxy-3,3,7,7,9-pentamethyl(76.02%) and 1-naphthalene carboxylic acid, 5-[2-(3-furanyl)ethyl]decahydro-1,4a-dimethyl-6-methylene-[1R-(1.alpha.,4a.)] (13.95%). Other compounds present in minor quantities were ledol(0.92%), 3-Buten-2-one,4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1- cyclohexen-1-yl)orionone(0.49%),9,12,15 Octadecatrienoic acid, methyl ester, (Z,Z,Z)- or Linolenic acid methyl ester (0.82%), Phytol(0.69%), Cedran-diol, 8S,14- (0.60%), Lupeol (0.71%), 3-Methoxymethyl2,5,5,8a-tetramethyl-6,7,8a-tetrahydro-5H-chromene (3.45%) and Retinol(1.27%). This is the first report of identification of active constituents from the young leaves of Tectonagrandis
CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY AND SOCIO-CULTURAL DIMENSIONS OF SACRED GROVES OF KANNUR DISTRICT, KERALA
Authors: S Sekaran , S Nisha Raj
Published: January 2020

Sacred groves are small patches of forests, protected by local communities on religious grounds, rituals and culture. It represent a tradition of nature worship by dedicating patches of forests to deities and providing protection to such forest patches. They have immense value from genetic and ecological point ofview. Results of studies conducted in eleven sacred groves in Kannur district of Kerala are compiled in this paper. Two hundred and three plant species including 10 true mangroves give an insight into the bioecological and socio cultural dimensions of sacred groves in helping and conserving the biological diversity.Kaliyattam a performing art with different forms of ‘theyyam’ is conducted every year offering to propitiate the deity by different communities in the villages. ‘Devakooth’ a theyyam performed by women in Thekkumpad kavu. is noteworthy among the performative rituals. These ritualistic practices centred aroundthe sacred groves substantially contribute to the conservation and day- to-day management of ecological balance by sacred groves. The different types of roles played by sacred groves in maintaining the ecosystem integrity and biodiversity conservation are also presented in this paper.
BIO-ENERGY PRODUCTION FROM EXOTIC SPECIES AND SYNCHRONIZED CONSERVATION OFNATIVE BIODIVERSITY
Authors: Vinod Haridas Vinod Haridas
Published: January 2020

A survey was conducted to identify the level of awareness among people regarding problems caused by invasive exotic weeds to our biodiversity and sense to use the same productively. Biogas is increasingly being used as an alternate cooking fuel in selected areas of urban and semi-urban Alappuzha during 2014-15.Apart from survey visits, mass awareness programmes were also conducted to convey the potential and significance of usage of exotic weeds like Eichhornia for producing biogas at house hold level to deal with the twin issues that we face today ie. fuel depletion and rapid reduction of indigenous biodiversity.The present study so far hints to the truth that the people of the current generation are severely over reliant on the fossil fuel, LPG. It was found in the survey that use of aquatic invasive weeds as major raw materials for biogas plants are not encouraged or implemented in each and every household. It is only because of the lack of understanding of importance of biodiversity conservation by the authorities concerned. In addition to production of green energy, roughly about two crores can be saved in revenue because that much amount is presently being spent for the ineffective efforts of removal of the weeds from our waterbodies, every year. Such measures are described here as futile because the removed quantum of weeds make a come back with double the vigor in another three months of sunshine. After analyzing survey reports we suggest that, dried exotic weeds must be made available at affordable rates to individual households. The greatest advantage of making use of exotic plant weeds as potential and constant source of bio energy is that inadvertently we are making way for the native biodiversity to flourish through. Besides we shall be able to extend our LPG cylinder for an extra month or two. This means not only energy savings but also sustainable use of undesirable vegetation on a long term basis. Such measures may not only help in accruing huge indirect monitory savings but also the awareness thus gained by citizens on biodiversity conservation can then be focused for understanding of natural ecosystems in a better way.
ASSESSMENT OF BACTERIA IN AQUAPONICS BY CULTURE DEPENDENT TECHNIQUES
Authors: K.K Sheema , M Dorai
Published: January 2020

Aquaponics is an intensive sustainable food production system that combines aquaculture and hydroponics, in which fish and plants grow together symbiotically. In an aquaponic unit, the effluent rich nutrients derived from nitrogenous waste excreted from fish, fish feed and decomposing organic matter,fertilizes hydroponic beds providing essential nutrients for plant growth. Simplified raft aquaponic system vary greatly in design and construction, but perform all key functions of plant and fish production, removal of suspended solids and bacterial nitrification. All life forms require nitrogen as an integral part of proteins and nucleic acids, therefore all living organisms are involved in the nitrogen cycle. This process is primarily accomplished by two groups of autotrophic nitrifying bacteria that can build organic molecules and utilize CO2 as the carbon source for biosynthesis and oxidation of nitrogen compounds as the energy source. Abroad range of major parameters and factors affecting bacterial growth has been studied in this paper which are essential for nitrification, that include healthy biofilter with appropriate water conditions like, water temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), total nitrogen concentrations. Characterization and identification of bacterial populations in an aquaponics system has been carried out by cultivation-dependant techniques and traditional methods of analyzing microbial communities using standard light microscopy.
EXPLORATION OF PLANT SPECIES USED BY THE TRIBAL, KOTAS FOR THEIR MEDICINAL USES IN THE UPPER REACHES OF KOTAGIRI, THE NILGIRIS, WESTERN GHATS
Authors: C.M Ganesn , K Manikandan , S Paulsamy
Published: January 2020

The medicinal plants provide an efficient local aid to health care and disease free life. The present investigation has been under taken in Trichigady, Kotagiri terrace, Nilgiri biosphere during the study period June 2016 to December 2016. In order to study that the traditional uses of these folk medicinal practice day todays life it as resulted providing information of 66 wild plants. Out of the 140 species are comprised in the families like Acanthaceae, Amaranthaceae, Convolvalaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Rutaceae, Solanaceae etc. In this case study, they are used 66 plants in medicinal purpose and 74 plants are used as edible food respectively.So this investigation is held us to understand how indigenous knowledge possess by Kota tribal of study area.
BIBLIOMETRIC MAPPING OF “INDIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS” 2007-2016
Authors: R Senthilkumar , S Abirami
Published: January 2020

The aim of this paper is a special reference to the research productivity of a journal called “Indian Journal of Pediatrics”. The source and citation data have been downloaded from the Web of Science (WoS) database of Thomson–Reuters. Totally 2980 records were published by this journal. This study made an effort to measure the year wise distribution of publications, document wise distribution of publications, institution wise distribution of publications and the country wise distribution of publications. The result resolves the number of total global citation score for above mentioned ten year records. The mapping work has done by using the software VOSviewer for analysing the records of this journal. In further the Histograph analysis made by Histcite software.
PHYTOSOCIOLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS ON ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT PLANTS IN A DRY DECIDUOUS FOREST OF MARUTHAMALAI HILLS, COIMBATORE, TAMIL NADU
Authors: K.K Vijayakumar , M Murugan
Published: January 2020

The present investigation was carried out in a dry deciduous forest of Maruthamalai hills to know the changes in species composition according to altitude and ecology of economically important plants. A total number of 128 plant species were identified and 112 of them are recognized as economically important.Based on importance value index, the species like Acacia torta, Chloris barbata, Eragrostis viscosa, Erythroxylon monogynum Pterolobium indicum and Zizyphus oenoplia are ecologically well established plants in the study forest. On the other hand the spices such as Polygala Jacobi, Portulaca guadrifida, Ruellia patula,Sida rhomboidea, Waltheria indica, Calotropis gigantean, Solanum torvum, Acacia leucophloea, Acacia nilotica, Acacia trotitis, Agave Americana, Bambusa arundinacea, Cassia fistula, Chloroxylon swietenia, Peltophorum pterocarpum, Pithecellobium dulce, Pongamia pinnata, Prosopis juliflora, Samanea saman,Thespesia populnea, Canavalia mollis, Leptadenia reticulata, Rivea hypocrateriformis etc., are considered as ecologically weaker species in the community. Hence priorities must be given to these species so as to protect the genetic stock and species as well.
IN VITRO REGENERATION AND MASS PROPAGATION OF AZIMA TETRACANTHA [LAM.] FROM THE LEAF EXPLANTS THROUGH CALLUS CULTURE
Authors: T Mallika Devi
Published: January 2020

In the present study the protocol for callus induction and regeneration in Azima tetracantha has been developed in culture medium. The young apical leaf explants were used for callus induction on MS medium containing BAP and NAA at 1.0 and 0.4mgl-1 respectively showed maximum callus induction (73%). The amount of callus responded for shoot formation (74%) was obtained in the MS medium containing BAP (1.5 mgl-1) and NAA (0.3mgl-1).The elongated shoots were rooted on half strength medium supplemented with IBA (1.5 mgl-1) and Kn (0.4 mgl-1) for shoots rooted. Regenerated plantlets were successfully acclimatized and hardened off inside the culture and then transferred to green house with better survival rate.
ANTHOCYANIN, THE NATURAL COLORANT AND ITS IMPLICATIONS IN HEALTH AND FOOD INDUSTRY: A SEARCH
Authors: J.M Aswathy , Lawarence Bosco , K Murugan
Published: January 2020

Anthocyanins are unique plant pigments since they are critical for most of the red, purple and blue pigmentation of flowers, fruits and vegetables. Meanwhile, they are reactive in nature, anthocyanins degrade easily, or react with other compounds such as reactive metals such as iron, aluminum, and tin in the media, toform colorless or brown colored by products. Anthocyanins are glycosides of anthocyanidins (aglycones) and sugars. Anthocyanidins are almost always glycosylated in the 3-position, though glycosylation in other positions and in more than one position at a time is also encountered. Furthermore, the sugar moiety may be acylated with aliphatic or aromatic acids. Anthocyanidins are less in number but anthocyanins show much diversity offered by glycosylation and acylation. 635 anthocyanins were identified in nature, featuring six common aglycones and various types of glycosylations and acylations. Reports suggest that dietary consumption of anthocyanins is good for health. Based upon many cell-line studies, animal models, and human clinical trials, it has been suggested that anthocyanins possess anti-inflammatory and anticarcinogenic activity, cardiovascular disease prevention, obesity control, and diabetes alleviation properties,all of which are more or less associated with their potent antioxidant property. Evidence suggests that absorption of anthocyanins occurs in the stomach and small intestine. Epithelial tissue uptake seems to be highly efficient, yet transportation into circulation, tissue distribution, and urine excretion are very limited.The bioactivity of bioavailable anthocyanins should be a focus of future research regarding their putative health-promoting effects.