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Review on Heavy Metal and Their Impact on Hematology Parameters of Channa punctatus
Get PDFAquatic ecosystems are facing increasing contamination from heavy metals like cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), nickel (Ni), and mercury (Hg). These pollutants often enter our water bodies through industrial discharges, agricultural runoff, and urban waste. As these toxic substances build up in aquatic life, especially fish, they can lead to significant physiological issues. One species that stands out for monitoring this kind of metal pollution is Channa punctatus, a freshwater fish commonly found in South Asia. This review delves into the hematological impacts of heavy metal exposure on C. punctatus, revealing changes in red blood cell counts, hemoglobin levels, hematocrit, and immune cell profiles. These alterations are indicators of oxidative stress, hindered blood cell production, and weakened immune responses. Using hematological parameters offers a quick and affordable way to gauge environmental toxicity. The review also highlights important gaps in research, notably the shortage of studies on chronic exposure and the need for molecular insights. Recognizing these effects is paramount for assessing ecological risks, preserving the environment, and safeguarding public health against fish-related metal toxicity
An Examination about the Potential Health Benefits of Beetroot: Pink Wonder of Nature
Get PDFThe renowned dietary variety and profusion of bioactive components of beetroot (Beta vulgaris) provide several wellness benefits. Its medicinal uses, processing of meals, preservation techniques, and new nano formulation of drugs approaches are all covered in detail in the following article. A nutritious food with anti-oxidants, anti-viral, antibacterial, and inflammatory qualities, beetroot is distinguished by its abundance of mineral substances, proteins, phenolic compounds, phytochemicals and Betalains. The main bioactive ingredients in beetroot, betalains and nitrates, are of special importance. While nitrates help lower blood cholesterol levels, sugar levels, and hypertension and improve sports performance, betalains fight reactive oxygen species, stop harming DNA, and have anticancer effects. These substances demonstrate beetroot\u27s ability to delicacy an assortment of diseases, together with malignance and heart problems. Besides just being consumed unprocessed, beets are used extensively in the food industry as natural meal coloration and in other premium products. When made via dripping techniques, powdered beetroot has a wide range of uses in meat-based drinks, jams, and sweets. Its leaves also offer extra dietary benefits since they include beta-carotene and other carotenoids. Employing a variety of processes of extraction, research is being conducted to optimize the dietary value of beets and its secondary products while investigating novel approaches, such as nano formulations, to further expand its medicinal potential. The molecular processes and certain disease-specific consequences of beets ingredients will require additional research for complete comprehension, but doing so will pave the road for more targeted medicinal applications and help fulfil its potential to improve human well-being and health
A Review on Sleep cycle effect on human body
No full textInsufficient or poor sleep can cause a host of physical and mental health issues; this review looks at the science behind the human sleep cycle and how it works. Sleep is regulated by a dynamic interaction between circadian rhythms and sleep homeostasis. Melatonin, a hormone secreted by the pineal gland, plays a crucial role in controlling when we sleep and when we wake up. A small cluster of hypothalamic neurons known as the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) controls its secretion and acts as the body\u27s primary timekeeper. In response to light signals received by the eyes, the SCN synchronizes internal rhythms with the external day-night cycle. During the night, your body goes through two main phases of sleep: rapid eye movement (REM) and non-rapid eye movement (NREM). The brainstem and forebrain\u27s neural networks orchestrate the changes between these phases. Cry1, Cry2, Per1, and Per2 are important clock genes whose expression regulates molecular circadian rhythms. Extended periods of waking raise sleep pressure, which impairs cognition and increases energy expenditure. Sleep homeostasis can be upset by aging and irregular sleep habits, which can lead to structural changes in sleep patterns and decreased sleep efficiency. Shift workers are most affected by these interruptions because their internal clocks frequently don\u27t match their work schedules. Circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders (CRSWDs), which have a detrimental impact on health and quality of life, are exacerbated by this misalignment. Addressing sleep-related health issues in contemporary culture requires an understanding of these mechanisms
Challenges and Economic Opportunities of Cultural Heritage Tourism Development In Kaushambi District, Uttar Pradesh
Get PDFTourism is the practice of traveling for leisure, recreation, or business purposes to destinations outside one\u27s usual environment. It involves visiting places of interest, staying in accommodations, and engaging in activities such as sightseeing, entertainment, and cultural experiences. The Kaushambi district in Uttar Pradesh has a rich cultural heritage that offers significant economic opportunities through cultural heritage tourism. However, the region also faces several obstacles that are necessary to fully realize it’s potential. These challenges include the lack of infrastructure and amenities such as transportation, accommodation, and information centers, the need for a skilled workforce, effective marketing and promotion strategies, and the preservation and conservation of cultural heritage sites. Despite these obstacles, the tourism industry\u27s contribution to the creation of jobs, higher revenue generation, and overall economic growth is significant. Additionally, cultural heritage tourism can support the promotion of regional specialties like cuisine and handicrafts. Effective strategies for the region\u27s sustainable tourism development must be created to reap these benefits.
Socio-Economic and Spatial Problems and Opportunities in Tourism Development: A Case Study of Kaushambi District, Uttar Pradesh
Get PDFTourism plays a pivotal role in India\u27s economic landscape, contributing significantly to GDP and employment. This study examines the socio-economic and spatial dimensions of tourism development in Kaushambi District, Uttar Pradesh, a region rich in Buddhist heritage and natural attractions but hampered by infrastructural deficits. Drawing on secondary data from government reports, academic papers, and tourism analyses, the research identifies key problems such as poor connectivity, environmental degradation, and uneven economic benefits, alongside opportunities like eco-tourism at Alwara Lake and cultural heritage promotion. Findings suggest that targeted policy interventions could enhance sustainable tourism, fostering inclusive growth. The case study underscores the need for integrated spatial planning to balance development with conservation in rural heritage sites.
Effect of Vitamin A on Development of Thyroid Gland in Bufo melanostictus Stage 25 & Stage 30
Get PDFThe effect of vitamin A on development and differentiation of thyroid gland with particular reference of Bufo melanostictus (schneider) tadpoles of stage 25 and 30 of this toad species. Tadpoles of stage 25 does not give any obvious indication of presence of thyroid gland at the expected site but stage 30 show well developed thyroid gland. Vitamin A treatment to the tadpoles of stage 25 & 30 reduction in the size of thyroid gland as well as decrease in the size of colloid in such cases. Tadpoles of discontinuous treated group shows quite normal thyroid similar to the untreated group in stage 30 but tadpoles of stage 25 group C do not metamorphose after fifteen days. Vitamin A has been found to affect differentiation of thyroid gland in the toad tadpoles and the effect is more severe on younger tadpoles as compared to the older ones
ESTIMATION OF CARBON STOCKS IN UNDERGROWTH OF THE KAPTAI NATIONAL PARK OF BANGLADESH
No full textUndergrowth is the most essential component in the forest areas and play a vital role to carbon sequestration. The present study was conducted on undergrowth in the Kaptai national park under Rangamati Hill Tracts district at South Forest Division of Bangladesh. The main objectives of the study were to estimate biomass and carbon of undergrowth in six forests areas of the Kaptai national park. The study was based on track selection, sampling collection and laboratory analysis. Tracks were selected using global positioning systems. The total number of tracks were 77 and each track had four plots of 1 m radius at north-south and east-west directions being 100 m apart from each other. A systematic sampling and destructive method were used for the estimation of undergrowth carbon. On an average, undergrowth biomass stock was 2.93 t ha-1 in six forests areas. The highest biomass was 4.36 t ha-1 in Gmelina arborea and the lowest was 1.53 t ha-1 in Lagerstroemia speciosa. The results revealed that undergrowth biomass was greatly influenced by species to species in the same regions and showed that Gmelina arborea > Swietenia macrophylla >Dipterocarpus turbinatus > Acacia auriculiformis > Tectona grandis > and Lagerstroemia speciosa respectively. The average carbon was 0.87 t ha-1 and the maximum carbon was 1.23 t ha-1 in Gmelina arborea forest and the lowest was 0.65 t ha-1 in Lagerstroemia speciosa forest. The findings of the results will be helpful to investigate the role of forest tree species in the improvement of undergrowth of tropical forest areas
SCREENING OF PESTICIDAL PROPERTIES OF LANTANA CAMARA AND CALOTROPIS PROCERA EXTRACT AND ITS APPLICATION AGAINST SPODOPTERA LITURA(TOBACCO CUT-WORM)
Get PDFIn recent years botanical extracts that appears to have a vital role in the Development of low cost pesticides together with for Agricultural and forestry crop yield enhancement. Further more for the safety of Environment and public health. The Detrimental Environmental implications of the Synthetic bio-pesticides have forced to search for some substitute methods. This lead to enhanced development of compounds based on the types of naturally occurring toxins of biological origin having a lot of biological activities. This includes plant extracts, which are now well known because they are environmentally harmless and host specific. The different concentrations of plant extracts with different solvents (polar, semi-polar and non-polar) were tested for mortality properties against Spodoptera liturathird instar larvae. The prepared extract of aerial parts of plant Lantana camara and Calotropis procera were tested and the most effective concentrations have been worked out L. camara and C. procera weed plant having different medicinal properties. (MS excel & poloplus) software is applied. The LC50 and LC90 estimated using Hexane, Aqueous, Chloroform, Ethyl acetate, Ethanol extracts of C. proceraand L. camara were 0.24, 0.33, 0.20, 018, 0.15 and 1.97, 3.09, 0.90, 1.77, 0.88 respectively with fiducial limit of 0.16 to 2.44, 0.25 to 10.65, 0.17 to 2.67, 0.15 to 2.00, 0.10 to 5.97 and 0.16 to 2.44, 0.20 to 6.44, 0.17 to 1.61, 0.09 to 6.33, 0.06 to 11.12. The LC50 and LC90 limits estimated with Hexane, Aqueous, Chloroform, Ethyl acetate extract L. camara wire 0.19, 0.26, 0.16, 0.14, 0.13 and 1.35, 3.09, 0.99, 0.79, 0.59. Respectively with fiducial limits of 2.44 to 16.31, 6.44 to 4.98, 1.61 to 9.58, 6.33 to 4.56, 11.12 to 2.33 and 4.08 to 6.17, 10.65 to 5.49, 2.07 to 11.13, 2.00 to 18.96, 5.97 to 6.42 respectively
DIVERSITY OF NECTIFEROUS AND POLLENIFEROUS BEE FLORA FOR APIS MILLIFERAIN THE PARIKSHITGARH AREA OF MEERUT DISTRICT, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA
Get PDFThe current study aimed to examine the variety of plants that produce nectar and pollen, which attract bees, in the Parikshitgarh block of Meerut district. The flowering plants were surveyed to determine the presence and foraging behaviour of honeybees. Plants were classified as bee foraging species if they were visited by at least three honeybees within a 10-minute interval. The bee flora consists of several plant types that are visited by worker bees, including vegetable crops, fruit crops, plantations, fragrant plants, attractive plants, and medicinal plants. The flora that was identified was categorised into plants that produce pollen, plants that produce nectar, and plants that produce both pollen and nectar. The analysis revealed that honey flow times occurred from mid-December to February and mid-July to September, while significant dearth periods were found from mid-April to mid-June
Customer Relationship Management in the Hospitality Industry: An Empirical Study of Hotels in Agra
Get PDFindustry, significantly impacting customer satisfaction, loyalty, and business performance. This study aims to explore the implementation and effectiveness of CRM practices in the hotel sector of Agra, a prime tourist destination. Through empirical research, it investigates how hotels manage customer relationships to enhance repeat patronage and foster long-term relationships. The research utilizes quantitative and qualitative methodologies to assess the role of CRM systems in improving guest satisfaction and retention. The findings suggest that well-executed CRM strategies contribute to the growth of customer loyalty, brand reputation, and overall operational success in the hospitality industr