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Comparative Evaluation of 0.1% Turmeric Mouthwash with 0.2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate in Prevention of Plaque and Gingivitis: A Clinical Study
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Introduction
Dental plaque has been proved by extensive research to be a paramount factor in initiation and progression of gingival and periodontal diseases. Among chemical means, chlorhexidine mouthwash is regarded as the gold standard in dentistry in prevention of dental plaque. Chlorhexidine mouthwash, though effective, has certain side effects, such as brown discoloration of teeth, oral mucosal erosion, etc. Hence, there is need of an alternative medicine enmeshed within precious traditional Indian herbal therapy which is efficient, safe, and economical. Turmeric possesses anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial properties along with hepatoprotective, immune stimulant, antiseptic, antimutagenic properties, etc.
Objectives
This study was conducted to explore and prove the clinical efficacy of 0.1% turmeric mouthwash in mild and moderate gingivitis patients.
Materials and methods
Sixty patients with moderate gingivitis were included and divided into two equal groups: Experimental (0.1% turmeric mouthwash) and control group (0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate). The clinical parameters evaluation was done on day 0 and day 21.
Results
On intragroup comparison, statistically significant reduction in clinical parameters (plaque index, gingival index, gingival bleeding index) was seen in both groups on day 21, but on intergroup comparison, no statistically significant reduction in clinical parameters was seen on day 21 between the groups.
Conclusion
Hence, it can be concluded that 0.1% turmeric mouthwash possesses antiplaque and anti-inflammatory properties which has been proven through clinical evaluation and it was almost equally effective when compared with 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash in moderate gingivitis patients.
How to cite this article
Nagunuri D, Babitha GA, Prakash S. Comparative Evaluation of 0.1% Turmeric Mouthwash with 0.2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate in Prevention of Plaque and Gingivitis: A Clinical Study. CODS J Dent 2016;8(1):16-20.
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"What's this country coming to?": Patrick McCabe's Bog Gothic in The Butcher Boy
No full textDissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro de Comunicação e Expressão, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Inglês: Estudos Linguísticos e Literários, Florianópolis, 2020.Este estudo analisa a construção do ?Gótico do Pântano? no romance The Butcher Boy, escrito pelo autor irlandês Patrick McCabe e publicado pela primeira vez em 1992. Ao analisar o uso de elementos do Gótico Clássico e do Novo Gótico Americano, assim como a sociedade irlandesa na metade do século XX no romance, meu objetivo principal é descobrir o que constitui o subgênero literário do Gótico do Pântano, sendo o autor supracitado considerado o criador de tal estilo. Minha hipótese é que o Gótico do Pântano se dá pela mistura de elementos do Gótico Clássico e do estilo literário voltado à psique do Novo Gótico Americano situados em uma Irlanda rural que sofre com problemas sociais, como uma maneira revisionista de representar a disparidade entre as ?Irlandas? rurais e industrializadas. Para melhor entender se o Gótico do Pântano é assim construído, este estudo apresenta uma contextualização história da Irlanda e do gênero Gótico no país, assim como o termo Gótico do Pântano foi criado e estudado até agora. No que tange o aporte teórico, a análise está embasada no conceito de Gótico Clássico, se baseando nos conceitos de Siobhán Kilfeather, George O?Brien e Edmund Burke; nas ideias de Novo Gótico Americano de David Punter, Irving Malin e Babitha B.; e nos trabalhos sobre nacionalismo de Terrence Brown e Yen-Chi Wu. Argumento que, ao apresentar um romance que foca nas questões psicológicas do narrador, enquanto usa elementos comumente relacionados ao Gótico Clássico num contexto de uma era instável na Irlanda, Patrick McCabe cria seu próprio estilo de Gótico em The Butcher Boy, o qual será reproduzido em seus trabalhos posteriores.Abstract : The present study analyses the construction of Bog Gothic in the The Butcher Boy, novel written by the Irish author Patrick McCabe and first published in 1992. By analysing the use of Classic Gothic and New American Gothic tropes, as well as Irish society in the mid- twentieth century in the novel, my main point is to find out what constitutes the literary subgenre Bog Gothic, the aforementioned author being regarded as the creator of such style. My hypothesis is that the Bog Gothic is made up from a mixture of Classic Gothic elements and New American Gothic?s psyche-oriented writing style placed in a rural Ireland that suffered from social problems, from a revisionist point of view, to present the country?s disparity between rural and industrialised Ireland. As a means of better understanding if this is how Bog Gothic is constructed, this study offers a historical contextualization of Ireland and the Gothic genre in the country as well as how the term Bog Gothic was created and has been treated so far. Concerning the theoretical background, the analysis is based on the concept of Classic Gothic, relying on Siobhán Kilfeather?s, George O?Brien?s and Edmund Burke?s concepts of Gothic; David Punter?s, Irving Malin?s and Babitha?s insights on New American Gothic; and Terrence Brown?s and Yen-Chi Wu?s work on nationalism. I argue that, by presenting a novel that focuses on the narrator?s psychological issues at the same time that it uses tropes usually featured in Classic Gothic novels, within the Irish context of an unstable era, Patrick McCabe creates his own style of Gothic in The Butcher Boy, which will be replicated on later works by him
Higher Education in India- A Compendium
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“The best and noblest parts of man depend precious little on culture, education, and whatever else it is called”- Wilhelm Von Humboldt. To probably understand the methods and models of education that can be effectively implemented today, understanding the evolution and development of education may pave the way to cater to present needs. In the context of the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) passed by the Government of India, the author makes an effort to know the history and evolution of education from pre-independence to the post-independence era. The author also compares successful education models adopted by other countries to analyze India’s education policies critically.
Keywords: Higher Education, National Education policy, Higher Education in India, Humboldt
Evaluation of the intestinal microbiota, productive and health parameters of tilapia Oreochromis spp. cultured in biofloc and recirculation aquaculture systems
No full textLa salud de la tilapia es un tema primordial para conseguir buenos resultados productivos y el ambiente donde residen los peces influye sustancialmente en ello. El RAS (sistema de recirculación acuícola) y BFT (tecnología biofloc) son dos sistemas de producción intensiva y biotecnológicos por beneficiarse de microorganismos para su buen funcionamiento, pero esta microbiota puede estar en contacto con los peces (especialmente en el BFT) produciendo cierta incertidumbre en cuanto a la bioseguridad. Por eso el objetivo de esta investigación fue evaluar el efecto de los sistemas de producción RAS y BFT sobre parámetros productivos y sanitarios (recuento leucocitario y evaluación histológica de branquias e intestino) y la microbiota intestinal en tilapia roja Oreochromis spp. Para ejecutarlo se realizó un diseño completamente al azar en el laboratorio LAMA de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Medellín, con seis tanques de 500 L (tres por tratamiento), donde fueron distribuidos 360 juveniles de tilapia roja (12,4 ± 1,2 g), que fueron muestreados los días de recepción, 15, 30, 45 y 60 del experimento. La biomasa fue mayor (P<0,05) en BFT y el factor de conversión alimenticia fue 40 % menor en el BFT con respecto al RAS. Los monocitos fueron mayores (P<0,05) en BFT sin salir del rango normal. Fue mejor la salud branquial en el BFT y no hubo diferencia significativa en el microbioma intestinal entre tratamientos. En conclusión, la tilapia mostró mejores parámetros zootécnicos y condiciones sanitarias aceptables para su producción en el BFT. (Texto tomado de la fuente)The health of tilapia is a primary issue to achieve good productive results and the environment where the fish reside has a substantial influence on this. The RAS (aquaculture recirculation system) and BFT (biofloc technology) are two intensive and biotechnological production systems because they benefit from microorganisms for their proper functioning, but this microbiota may be in contact with the fish (especially in the BFT) producing some uncertainty in terms of biosecurity. Therefore, the objective of this research was to evaluate the effect of the RAS and BFT production systems on productive and health parameters (leukocyte count and histological evaluation of gills and intestine) and the intestinal microbiota in red tilapia Oreochromis spp. To execute it, a completely randomized design was carried out in the LAMA laboratory of the National University of Colombia, Medellín campus, with six 500 L tanks (three per treatment), where 360 juvenile red tilapia (12.4 ± 1, 2 g), which were sampled on reception day, 15, 30, 45 and 60 of the experiment. The biomass was higher (P <0.05) and the feed conversion factor was 40% lower in the BFT concerning the RAS respectively. Monocytes were higher (P <0.05) in BFT without leaving the normal range. Gill health was better in BFT, and there was no significant difference in gut microbiome between treatments. In conclusion, tilapia showed better zootechnical performance and acceptable sanitary conditions for its production in the BFT.MaestríaMagíster en Ciencias - BiotecnologíaAcuicultura responsabl
Producción de huevos del copépodo Acartia tonsa: prototipo de cultivo
No full textLos copépodos son una gran alternativa como presa viva para la alimentación de las larvas de peces marinos; entre ellos el calanoide A. tonsa. es una especie con gran potencial, gracias a su perfil nutricional, diferentes tallas de crecimiento, capacidad de producir huevos en reposo y mantener viabilidad luego de ser almacenados en frío. Sin embargo, la producción de huevos en este microcrustáceo a gran escala en cultivo es un desafío en la acuicultura. Por tanto, se deben desarrollar tecnologías de cultivo para A. tonsa con el fin de optimizar su producción. El presente estudio evaluó en un prototipo de cultivo que permita establecer el efecto de las tasas de recambio sobre la producción de huevos; al mantener la misma velocidad corporal (115 Lp.min-1) en las unidades de cultivo, y proporcionar así una separación continua de huevos. Este estudio fue realizado en el Laboratorio de Alimento Vivo de la Universidad de Córdoba. Tres tratamientos con tres replicas en el tiempo (T1=100, T2=150 y T3=200 volúmenes dia-1) se implementaron en el prototipo diseñado; en ellas se distribuyeron en total 90000 copépodos, cada vez 30000 en los tres tanques (10000/tanque) plásticos de 5 L, alimentados con la microalga I. galbana (1500 μg C.L-1). Experimento 1. La producción específica SEP (huevos.hembra-1.dia-1) y relativa REP (huevos.mL-1.día-1) se determinó con la cosecha y conteo de los huevos producidos cada 24 horas, durante ocho días consecutivos; el mayor registro (18±1,1 huevos hembra-1 día-1 con 200 volúmenes dia-1 y 15±0,5 huevos mL-1 día-1 con 150 volúmenes dia-1). Experimento 2. La mortalidad de adultos (M%) se estimó diariamente en submuestras de A. tonsa de cada tratamiento, en el día siete la M% fue máxima en todos los tratamientos (33-44%). Experimento 3. El porcentaje de eclosión de los huevos Hs (%) se determinó en los tratamientos; en 24 horas se registró superior a 75% sin diferencia significativa (p≤ 0,05) entre tratamientos; en 48 horas solo se presentó diferencia significativa en el día cinco, con mayor Hs en T2 (94,7±1,9%). El promedio diario de temperatura (23,3 a 24,4 °C), salinidad (30 ups), pH (7,5 a 7,6), O2 (6,4 y 7,6 mg L-1), saturación de oxígeno (85,5 a 102,3%), amonio total (0,25 mg L-1), nitrito (0 mg L-1) y nitrato (0 mg L-1) fue registrado. En conclusión, las tasas de recambio del prototipo diseñado tienen efecto sobre el desempeño reproductivo de este copépodo, la producción se maximiza con 150 volúmenes dia-1. Este trabajo es un aporte biotecnológico para la producción de huevos de A. tonsa con miras a la alimentación de larvas de peces marinos en acuicultura.Copepods are a great alternative as live prey for feeding marine fish larvae; among them the calanoid A. tonsa. It is a species with great potential, thanks to its nutritional profile, different growth sizes, ability to produce eggs at rest and maintain viability after being stored cold. However, egg production in this microcrustacean on a large scale in culture is a challenge in aquaculture. Therefore, cultivation technologies for A. tonsa must be developed in order to optimize its production. The present study evaluated a culture prototype that allows establishing the effect of turnover rates on egg production; by maintaining the same body speed (115 Lp.min-1) in the culture units, and thus providing continuous egg separation. This study was carried out in the Live Food Laboratory of the University of Córdoba. Three treatments with three replicates over time (T1=100, T2=150 and T3=200 volumes.day-1) were implemented in the designed prototype; In them, a total of 90,000 copepods were distributed, each time 30,000 in the three 5 L plastic tanks (10,000/tank), fed with the microalgae I. galbana (1500 μg C.L-1). Experiment 1. The specific production SEP (eggs.female-1.day-1) and relative REP (eggs.mL-1.day-1) were determined by harvesting and counting the eggs produced every 24 hours, for eight days. in a row; the highest record (18±1.1 female eggs-1 day-1 and 15±0.5 eggs mL-1 day-1 respectively) was with 200 volumes day-1. Experiment 2. Adult mortality (M%) was estimated daily in subsamples of A. tonsa from each treatment, on day seven the M% was maximum in all treatments (33-44%). Experiment 3. The hatching percentage of Hs eggs (%) was determined in the treatments; In 24 hours, more than 70% was recorded with no significant difference (p≤ 0.05) between treatments; In 48 hours, a significant difference was only present on day five, with higher Hs in T2 (94.7±1.9%). Daily average temperature (23.3 to 24.4 °C), salinity (30 ups), pH (7.5 to 7.6), O2 (6.4 and 7.6 mg L-1), saturation of oxygen (85.5 to 102.3%), total ammonium (0.25 mg L-1), nitrite (0 mg L-1) and nitrate (0 mg L-1) was recorded. In conclusion, the replacement rates of the designed prototype have an effect on the reproductive performance of this copepod, production is maximized with 150 volumes.day-1. This work is a biotechnological contribution for the production of A. tonsa eggs with a view to feeding marine fish larvae in aquaculture.RESUMEN.................... XIIIABSTRACT.................... XVINTRODUCCIÓN..............171. OBJETIVOS..........................202. MARCO TEÓRICO.......................212.1 Bioecología de los copépodos......212.2 Importancia de los copépodos en acuicultura...........232.3 Tecnología de cultivo de calanoides.............................243. ANTECEDENTES..................................................................274. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS..................................................294.1 Localización.......................................................................294.2 Tipo de estudio.................................................................29.3 Biomasa de la microalga Isochrysis galbana..................294.4 Biomasa del copépodo Acartia tonsa............................304.5 Diseño del prototipo de cultivo......................................314.6 Unidades experimentales...............................................334.7 Producción específica y relativa de huevos A. tonsa..334.8 Mortalidad de adultos A. tonsa......................................344.9 Porcentaje de eclosión en huevos A. tonsa..................344.10 Parámetros de calidad de agua....................................354.11 Análisis estadísticos........................................................355. RESULTADOS........................................................................365.1 Producción específica de huevos (PEH)..........................365.2 Producción relativa de huevos (PRH)..............................365.3 Mortalidad de adultos A. tonsa........................................375.4 Porcentaje de eclosión en huevos A. tonsa....................385.5 Parámetros de calidad de agua........................................396. ANALISIS Y DISCUSIÓN.........................................................446.1 Producción específica y relativa de huevos A. tonsa.....446.2 Mortalidad de adultos A. tonsa.........................................466.3 Porcentaje de eclosión en huevos A. tonsa.....................486.4 Parámetros de calidad de agua.........................................50CONCLUSIONES..........................................................................56RECOMENDACIONES..................................................................57BIBLIOGRAFÍA..............................................................................58PregradoProfesional en AcuiculturaTrabajos de Investigación y/o Extensió
