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A POTENTIAL INCREASES IN THE PROFITABILITY OF GRAIN PRODUCTION BY MULTIPLE CROPPING SYSTEM IN ATHALAVILAI, KANYAKUMARI DISTRICT, TAMIL NADU, INDIA
Get PDFThis study explores the potential for increasing profitability in grain production through multiple cropping systems in Athalavilai, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. The primary objective is to compare grain production systems utilizing crop rotation with species diversification against traditional double-cropping systems that lack diversification. By analyzing the productivity and profitability of these systems, the study aims to develop a method for mapping and characterizing multiple cropping systems and estimate the potential for increasing cropping intensity. Furthermore, the research introduces a baseline estimate of multiple cropping area to aid future global and regional studies on cropping systems. The hypothesis posits that species-diversified crop rotations will outperform double-cropping rotations in terms of both productivity and profitability, contributing to enhanced resilience to abiotic stresses and improved resource conservation. The findings of this study are crucial for optimizing sustainable agricultural practices and ensuring long-term profitability in grain production
Forensic Pathology in Crime Scene Investigation: Recent Advances, Challenges, and Criminal Psychological Perspective
Get PDFForensic pathology serves as a cornerstone in modern criminal investigations, bridging medical science and legal inquiry to determine the cause, manner, and mechanism of death. Over the past two decades, advancements such as postmortem imaging (computed tomography and magnetic resonance), molecular autopsies employing next-generation sequencing, and digital autopsy techniques have revolutionized the practice, offering non-invasive, rapid, and highly detailed analyses. Concurrently, the integration of criminal psychological insights—through behavioral profiling, psychological autopsies, and neuroimaging—has enriched the interpretive framework, enabling investigators to contextualize physical findings within offender motivations and cognitive patterns. However, these innovations pose multifaceted challenges: ethical considerations regarding consent and privacy, legal hurdles to admissibility under standards like Daubert, and disparities in resource availability across jurisdictions. This review synthesizes recent technological and psychological advances in forensic pathology, examines pivotal ethical and legal dilemmas, and highlights the imperative of interdisciplinary collaboration. A dedicated case studies section illustrates practical applications and limitations in real-world investigations. Finally, we propose future directions emphasizing standardized protocols, robust validation studies, and integrated training programs to ensure that forensic pathology continues to evolve as a rigorous, ethically sound, and psychologically informed discipline
DETERMINATION OF WATER QUALITY INDEX OF GHODAZARI LAKE IN WINTER SEASON
Get PDFThis research focuses on how environmental factors and household activities affect water quality in a specificarea.Conducted over a year, the study is aimed at the assessment of the physico chemical properties and water qualityindex WQI of Ghodazari Lake, located in Nagbhir, Chandrapur District, during the winter season. Its objective is toevaluate the usefulne ss of the water for public use, recreational activities, and other purposes. Collection and analysisof Water samples were done over a period from September 2021 to August 2022. Then the data was processed tocalculate the Water Quality Index (WQI) and the n compared with the drinking water standards recommended bythe World Health Organization (WHO) and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The analysis showed that, almostall the parameters were within permissible limits. Turbidity, total dissolved solids (TDS), and electrical conductivity(EC) were found upto the acceptable A total of eleven water quality parameters was considered in theWQI approach to assess the overall groundwater quality, which resulted in a WQI value of 85. This categorizes thelake water as unsuitable for drinking purposes for both humans and domestic animals, falling into the "poor"category.The findings highlight an urgent need for proper wastewater management in the vicinity of Ghodazari Laketo improve its wa ter quality and preserve its aesthetic value. Additionally, it is recommended to plant vegetationalong the lake's boundaries, which can act as a natural water purifier
In-Vivo Assessment of Shift in Plaque Ph Resulting from Pediatric Syrups for Duration of One Hour
Get PDFAim: To evaluate the pH shift of dental plaque following mouth rinse with the frequently recommended pediatric syrups. Materials and Methods: Forty participants were selected of age groups 12-14 years and categorized into 4 groups of 10 each based on usually used pediatric syrups. Oral prophylaxis was done to all the participants. After measuring the baseline resting plaque pH on test day, individuals were instructed to rinse with five milliliters of the pediatric syrup samples, swish around the mouth cavity for ten seconds, and then spits out. Samples of supragingival plaque were taken using the harvesting method at baseline and five, ten, fifteen, thirty, forty-five, and sixty minutes after rinsing with each medication. Plaque's pH was measured with a digital pH meter. One-way ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc test were used to statistically assess the collected data. Results: Mean pH of the pediatric syrups resulting in acidic pH in all the samples having highest acidic pH in Ibugesic. Ibugesic demonstrated the greatest decrease in plaque pH of any pediatric syrup in 5 minutes. Within 60 minutes, the pH gradually returned to near normal. Conclusions: All healthcare practitioners should be concerned with lowering the cariogenic risk of pediatric syrups
Assessing the Economic Implications of Sustainable Tourism Development in the Coastal Areas of Sundarbans, West Bengal
Get PDFThe Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, represent the world's largest mangrove forest, spanning the coastal regions of West Bengal, India, and Bangladesh. This study examines the interplay between sustainable tourism and economic growth in the Sundarbans, focusing on the Indian segment. The region's rich biodiversity, including the Royal Bengal Tiger and diverse avifauna, positions it as a prime ecotourism destination. However, the area faces challenges such as environmental degradation, loss of species, and pollution, which threaten its ecological balance. A SWOT analysis reveals that while the Sundarbans possess significant strengths—such as unique cultural heritage and established tourism infrastructure—there are notable weaknesses, including inadequate coordination among local communities and limited economic benefits from tourism. Opportunities exist in developing eco-friendly tourism packages, involving local populations in decision-making, and diversifying tourism products to enhance income retention within the community. Conversely, threats encompass potential environmental impacts, pollution, and increased biotic pressure due to mass tourism. The study underscores the necessity for a multi-stakeholder approach to sustainable tourism development in the Sundarbans. Additionally, promoting environmental awareness, establishing eco-friendly infrastructure, and ensuring equitable distribution of tourism-generated income are vital for the region's long-term economic growth and ecological preservation
A STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING THE PREVENTION OF MINOR AILMENTS DURING PREGNANCY AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN SELECTED HOSPITALS OF VADODARA
Get PDFPregnancy is a critical phase during which women often experience a variety of minor ailments such as nausea, vomiting, heartburn, constipation, backache, and leg cramps. If left unaddressed, these ailments can negatively affect both maternal and fetal health. Awareness and knowledge regarding their prevention play a vital role in ensuring a safe pregnancy and improving maternal well-being. This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge regarding the prevention of minor ailments among pregnant women attending a selected hospital in Vadodara and to examine the association of knowledge with selected socio-demographic variables. A quantitative descriptive research design was adopted, and a total of 60 pregnant women were selected using a non-probability purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that included demographic information and knowledge-related questions. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods were used for data analysis. The results revealed that 81.7% of participants had an average level of knowledge, 15% had good knowledge, and 3.3% had poor knowledge. A statistically significant association was found between educational status and the level of knowledge (p = 0.02), suggesting that women with higher educational qualifications had better awareness regarding the prevention of minor ailments during pregnancy. No significant associations were observed with other variables such as age, caste, occupation, income, type of family, or prior information. The study concludes that while most pregnant women possess basic knowledge about minor ailments, there is a need for structured antenatal education programs to enhance their understanding and promote safe motherhood.
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Knowledge, Minor Ailments, Prevention, Pregnant Women
LABORATORY METHODS FOR THE DETECTION OF MARKERS OF HEMOTRANSMISSIVE INFECTIONS IN BLOOD DONORS
Get PDFNew laboratory diagnostic capabilities, as well as vaccination of the population against blood-borne infections and inactivation of the virus in donor plasma can reduce the risk of infections in recipients after transfusion. The article examines modern methods of virus inactivation to ensure the infectious safety of donor blood.
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Blood donors, hemotransmissive infections, laboratory diagnostics, serological testing, PCR, ELISA, blood screening, infectious markers, transfusion safet
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE IMAGE OF THE LOVER: BASED ON THE WORKS OF ABDURAHMAN JAMI "YUSUF AND ZULAYKHA" AND LORD BYRON "THE GIAOUR"
Get PDFThis article analyzes the epic "Yusuf and Zulaykha" by Abdurahman Jami, a representative of classical Eastern literature, and the image of the lover in the work "The Giaour" by Lord Byron, a representative of the West, based on a comparative approach. It embodies the features of the love motif, which are similar in form and different in content in Eastern and Western literature. In both works, the concepts of love, romance, anguish, spiritual search, and self-awareness occupy a central place. However, it is important that they differ in the specific features and expression of the love motif, and that this situation is manifested in the image of the lover. In the course of the research, it is analyzed how the concept of divine love, characteristic of classical Eastern art, is expressed in Jami's poem, and how the inner sufferings of the individual, characteristic of Western romanticism, are illuminated in Byron's work. Love has its own spiritual load in both works: one is a path of mystical purification and spiritual elevation, and the other is an inner struggle directed at human conscience and punishment, as well as a storm of complex emotional turmoil. On this basis, during the research, their character traits and qualities are compared. Through this comparative analysis, it is revealed how the image of the lover, expressed in these dastans, is formed differently in cultural and philosophical contexts. At the same time, the article draws conclusions about the commonalities and differences of the concept of love in Eastern and Western literature.
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Yusuf and Zulaykha, The Giaour, the image of a lover, comparative analysis, Eastern literature, Western literature, philosophy of love
METHODOLOGY FOR DEVELOPING STUDENTS’ ACTIVE THINKING AND MENTAL SKILLS IN PRIMARY SCHOOL MOTHER TONGUE LESSONS
Get PDFThis article highlights the content and methods of developing active thinking and mental abilities of students in primary school mother tongue lessons. It focuses on strategies that encourage logical reasoning, creativity, and linguistic competence through interactive learning activities. The study examines pedagogical approaches that stimulate students’ speech development and enhance their ability to express thoughts clearly and effectively.
Keywords Primary school, mother tongue, active thinking, development of thinking, speech, speech development, language, speech range
Antibiotic Resistance, Biofilm formation, Molecular properties and Hypermucoviscosity in Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae
Get PDFKlebsiella pneumoniae is a major pathogen behind urinary tract infections (UTIs) and various other health issues and is exhibiting multidrug resistance. This study aimed to isolate, identify, and evaluate the antibiotic resistance and biofilm-forming capacity of K. pneumoniae from diverse clinical samples. Out of 190 samples that were processed, 98 were found to be culture-positive. Of which 45% were confirmed as K. pneumoniae, predominantly from urine samples. Notably, a higher prevalence of K. pneumoniae infection was observed among male patients.
Biofilm formation was noted in most of the isolates, which were classified as high biofilm producers, moderate biofilm producers, or weak biofilm producers. Biofilm producers demonstrated increased rates of antibiotic resistance, with the isolates showing resistance to cefuroxime, ceftazidime, gentamicin, meropenem, and imipenem in 77.1%, 74%, 68.4%, 58%, and 55% of cases, respectively. Colistin was evaluated for multiple multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains, and was effective against most of the isolates tested.
Beta-lactamase production was confirmed in the isolates by the double-disc synergy test and 5 ESBL-producing isolates tested positive for the blaCTX-M gene. Agarose gel electrophoresis of PCR products displayed separate amplicons in the 550-to-600 bp range, suggesting the potential presence of blaCTX-M-1. This points to an increased prevalence of biofilm-forming ESBL-producing K. pneumoniae, emphasizing the need to strengthen antibiotic stewardship, infection control practices, and explore alternative therapeutic strategies to address emerging multidrug resistance.
Keywords Fixed Mindset, Growth Mindset, Social Maturity and Emotional Adjustment