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CONTENTS YEAR 2012 Asian J. Exp. Sci., Vol. 26, No. 1, 2012; 1-4
Sangita Katre1, Anita Kumari Gupta2 and H. O. Pandey3
1 Research Scholar, Department of Chemistry, R.U. Ranchi 2 Deptt. of Chemistry, S. S. Memorial 3 Department of Chemistry, R.U. Ranchi
Abstract : Microwaves are being used as an alternative heat source in organic synthesis. Microwave Assisted
Key words : Microwave, Malonic acid, Dioxane, Tetrahydrofuran, Ditertiary butyl chromate, Ditertiary amyl chromate
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Solid waste management by use of Effective Microorganisms Technology
Ms. Dipti Kumar Kale 1*, Dr. (Mrs.) P.D. Anthappan 2Ms. Dipti Kumar Kale 1*, Dr. (Mrs.) P.D. Anthappan 2
1. Department of Biotechnology, R.J.College, University of Mumbai.
Abstract : The quantity of waste generated due to urbanization pose a major problem of proper and adequate treatment, so that its final disposal should not cause environment pollution. Many scientific techniques have been discovered for proper waste management, followed by its disposal. But today, it is necessary to use such a method which can convert waste into reusable by-product. Thus with the aim to combat pollution, this research topic highlights the use of one of the simple and easy method; Effective Microorganism (EM) Technology, is the one in which organisms from natural sources are utilized to convert waste into a reusable byproduct. It has desirable effect of increase in organic carbon (OC), organic matter (OM), nitrogen (N), phosphate (PO ) and potassium (K) content 4 of waste. In this study it was found that OC, OM, N, PO , K, increased at an average of 22.67%, 39.09% , 1.84%, 495mg./lit, 2.88mg./lit. respectively when compared with control where the EM was not added . Based on the result obtained , it was concluded that the use of EM technology has desirable effect which has been observed by many studies.
Key words : Effective Microorganisms, Activated Effective Microorganisms, Bokashi, Waste Management.
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Application of RS / GIS Technologies for Proposed Crude Oil Pipeline Project
N.C. Kankal and M. Sathae
National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nehru Marg,
Abstract : All developmental projects are bound to carry out Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies due
to major impact, which they exert on the environment. In the present study, Remote Sensing / GIS based knowledge
have been applied for the assessment of various impacts that could be imposed on the environment due to the
Key words : Effective Microorganisms, Activated Effective Microorganisms, Bokashi, Waste Management.
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Science, Technology and Ethics : Hype Vs Hope
Shikha Jain and A.L. Bhatia
Department of Zoology,
Abstract : Technology as the double-edged phenomenon now poses a serious challenge to human reflection and
demands our immediate attention because due to productive process and effective strategy, it has evolved from
science as assumed the form of ever-fertile source of power and thus has been a great temptation for the power
Key words : Technology, Double-edged, Environmental Engineering, Brain, Ethics.
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Somdutta Moitra, Ranjeeta Bhattacharjee and N.S.Sen*
Department of Zoology, Ranchi University, Ranchi-834008
Abstract : The impact of Endosulfan, an organochlorine pesticide on the gills of Indian freshwater catfish, Clarias batrachus was evaluated. The experimental group was exposed to 0.5μg/L of endosulfan for 30 days. Experimental and control fishes were sacrificed every 10 days for 30 days. The gills were fixed in Bouin's solution, dehydrated in graded ethanol, infiltrated in xylene, sectioned at 4-6μm and stained in hematoxylin and eosin. Epithelial necrosis, hypertrophy of epithelial cells, rupture of gill epithelium and hemorrhage at primary lamellae were observed in fishes after 10 days of exposure, while lifting of the epithelium, oedema and fusion of adjacent secondary lamellae were conspicuous in fishes of 20 days of exposure. No effects were however observed in control fishes. The authors believe that endosulfan is significantly toxic to the fish, so much so that it may lead to asphyxia and subsequent killing of the fish.
Key words : Endosulfan, Clarias batrachus, Gill, Epithelial necrosis.
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Control of Aspergillus parasiticum NCIM 898 infection in potato tubers using biosurfactant
OA D Mule1, Z P Bhathena2
1 Department of Microbiology, Bhavan's College, Andheri, Mumbai 400 058
Abstract : Increasing microbial infections in plant, seeks an innovative sustainable alternative that could be used to sustain food production by diminishing the viability and infectivity of the phytopathogen. Sternophomonas maltophila isolated from oil contaminated environment, was screened for its ability to produce biosurfactant assessed based on its potential to reduce surface tension. Biosurfactant property of Sternophomonas maltophila was confirmed by RBC haemolysis. Biosurfactant extracted by organic extraction method, was used in the control of aflatoxin producing potato tuber mold Aspergillus parasiticum NCIM 898. A direct biosurfactant application at 10% concentration was found to cause complete spore lysis and could be useful in eliminating this mold infection in potato tubers..
Key words : Biosurfactant, Sternophomonas maltophila, Aflatoxin, Aspergillus parasiticum NCIM 898.
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Water Quality Index of Surface Water Bodies of Gujarat, India
N.C. Kankal, M.M. Indurkar, S.K. Gudadhe and S.R. Wate2
National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nehru Marg
Abstract: Present communication deals with a study of Physico-chemical parameters such as pH, Temperature,
Total Suspended Solids, Turbidity, Dissolved Oxygen, Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Nitrate, Phosphate and Fecal
coliform in water samples of rivers, lake and canal in Gujarat state of India. The water quality of the samples was
Key words : Water Quality Index, Rivers, Lake, Canal, Surface water.
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Anuar Orumbayev1*, Amanzhol Tanatarov2, Shokhan Alpeisov3
1 PhD- doctorate. Department of Animal Science and Food Chain Issues, Kazakh National Agrarian
Abstract : TThe primary way to improve productivity of livestock animals is based in finding the just right
combination of feeding and raising technique. In Kazakhstan, ostrich farming started in 2001, and today it is a
lucrative and perspective business because of low content of fat and cholesterol in the meat without the health at risk.
In the present investigation, an attempt has been made to standardize the components of diet in reference to some
haematological parameters and fat and protein contents in red meat. The higher % of hemoglobin and erythrocyte
counts were recorded, there is 1% increase in hemoglobin in male than female. Whereas, 0.12 % increase in
erythrocyte counts were recorded in male than female. The cholesterol contents in meat of ostriches were 32 mg
/100 g which is lowest in comparison to other birds and edible mammalian. Therefore, ostrich meat and also
feathers, leather and ostrich products are highly valued and demandable items in the world market with good
Key words : African ostrich, Meat, Fat, Cholesterol.
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Effects of physical parameters of tumors on the early lung cancer recognition by MCNP code
D. Rezaei-Ochbolagh a, M. Moradi, S. Salmannezhad
Department of Physics, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, P.O. Box 179, Ardabil, I. R. of Iran
Abstract : Applications of the Monte Carlo method in medical physics cover almost all topics, including
radiation protection, diagnostic radiology, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine. MCNP is a general-purpose
Monte Carlo N-Particle code that can be used for neutron, photon, electron, or coupled
neutron/photon/electron transport. In this work, the MCNP4C code was used for simulating lung and trachea.
In order to recognize growing tumor, a tumor with determined properties was defined in lung that activated by
Key words : Lung Cancer, MCNP4C, Monte Carlo simulation, Recognition radiology.
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Giemsa Banding in Two Mammalian Species of India
*Shashi Prabha Agrawal, Ashok Kumar Saxena and Vijendra Singh
1. Department of Zoology, D.A.V. College, C.S.J.M. University, Kanpur. Phone – 9335014995
Abstract : Two species of Indian mammal house rat (male), Rattus rattus rattus (Linn.), and five striped squirrel (female) Funambulus pennanti (Wr.) were used for G-banding. The bands produced were specific for each chromosome pair in these animals. Correlation, dissimilarities and polymorphism have been recorded from both species. The G-bands were exhibited in densely packed regions of DNP fibrils along chromatids.
Key words : G-banding, Polymorphism, DNP Fibrils, Chromatids, Chromosome.
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Seasonal Variations in Physico-Chemical Parameters of Bharawas Pond, Rewari, Haryana
Kavita Sahni and Sheela Yadav
Department of Zoology Vedic Kanya P.G.
Abstract: The present paper deals with the seasonal variations in some important Physico-chemical parameters of Bharawas pond, district Rewari. A total of 17 parameters were recorded during the study period. Most of the parameters viz. temperature, transparency, EC, Free CO , DO, Chloride, Carbonate, Bicarbonate, T.alkalinity, 2 T.hardness, Calcium, Magnesium, Salinity, TDS and phosphate were badly affected while only pH and nitrate were found within range. It was also observed that the pollutant receiving water body appears as an aquatic desert which is most unsuitable for aquatic biota and for aquaculture.
Key words: Bharawas pond, pollution, aquaculture
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Ahirwar S.1, Tembhre M. , Gour S. , Namdeo A.
Toxicology Laboratory, Sant Hirdaram Girls College, Bhopal - 462030, India
Abstract: DBacopa monnieri (Neer Brahmi) is a well-known memory enhancer in Indian folklore. Ethanol extract of both leaves and stems of Bacopa monnieri was detected to have acetylcholinesterase inhibitory properties. The in vivo anticholinesterase effect of ethanol extract of Bacopa monnieri on discrete brain regions of male albino rat was studied. The oral dose (100 mg/kg body weight) of ethanol extract of Bacopa monnieri inhibited acetylcholinesterase (AChE) differentially in various brain regions viz. Cerebral cortex (51.6 %) > Cerebellum (51%) > Pons (44 %) > Thalamus (41.6 %) > Hippocampus (38.1 %) > Brain stem (34.3 %) > Striatum (24.9 %). In vivo enzyme kinetic study indicated enhancement of Km values for AChE in each brain region due to extract of Bacopa monnieri. The highest increase in Km value was observed in the cerebral cortex while lowest in the brain stem. However, Vmax was unchanged in treated group and remained same as that of control group. Thus, extract of Bacopa monnieri elicited competitive inhibition in AChE in all brain regions studied. Bacopa monnieri may provide a potential natural source of bioactive compounds and maybe beneficial to the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
Key words : Acetylcholinesterase (AChE), Alzheimer’s disease, Bacopa monnieri, Rat, Brain regions, Km, Vmax.
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Anirudh Sahni* and Abhishek Gautam**
1Department of Environmental Science
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra (Ranchi), Jaipur Campus
Abstract: The municipal solid waste (MSW) generated in the cities has resulted in severe problems. The
unplanned dumping of MSW of Jaipur city is done in open land near the village Mathuradaspura. The present study
was carried out to understand the impact of MSW on air environment. The air sampling was done for the analysis of
Key words: Air pollutants, Municipal Solid Waste, Impact, Correlation, Environment, Human Health.
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