IMPACT : International Journal of Research in Applied, Natural and Social Sciences

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Authors: Omar Rashid Sadeq & Maher M.A Jarbawi

Indomethacin is used to treat moderate to severe osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute gouty arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, bursitis, tendinitis, diabetes insipidus and for closing of patent ductus arteriousus (PDA). Indomethacin is unique among NSAIDs in that it is the drug of choice for management of gouty arthritis, indomethacin is a very ulcerogenic medication that can cause fatal ulcer bleeding, it causes more fluid retention compared to ibuprofen, frequent frontal headache, pancreatitis, heart attack and stroke are specific unwanted effects of indomethacin, it shouldn’t be used as other NSAIDs if one have had recently or will be having bypass heart surgery, as well as pregnant women more than 29 weeks of gestation. Indomethacin is not recommended for pediatric patients 14 years of age and under, because there have been cases of hepatotoxicity reported in pediatric patients with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, including fatalities. Indomethacin is provided in much trade formulation namely indocin and indolin, it is available in multiple dose variations, depending on pathologic conditions, to reduce the possibility of peptic ulcers, indomethacin should be prescribed at the lowest dosage needed to achieve a therapeutic effect, usually between 50–200 mg/day. It should always be taken with food, for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis typically as indomethacin 25, 50 mg orally b.i.d. or t.i.d., its dosage for gouty arthritis is 50 mg orally or rectally 3 times a day, the dose may be increased (2-4 days). The aim of recent study is to evaluate the effect of indomethacin on carbohydrate metabolism, as most of NSAIDs are all thought to increase risk of hypoglycemia, about 35 patients with gouty arthritis, (GA), osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) were investigated for about 2 weeks, patients were treated by indomethacin, WBCs count, Creactive protein (CRP), rheumatoid factor (RF), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and blood glucose levels are examined before during and after treatment. The main finding of this research study is that indomethacin produces a strong anti-inflammatory effect which may be similar to diclofenac and methotrexate in treating early stages of OA and GA respectively; in addition indomethacin causes evident reversible hypoglycemia in elderly patients older than 50 years of age, in all 3 investigated groups.

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Authors: Adya Tiwari & Rajkumari Jain

Present study was aimed at assessing the effect of mercerization under tension on physical properties (drapability and tensile strength) of gray cotton khadi fabric. Different parameters of mercerization treatment such as conc. of sodium hydroxide palates and time duration of the treatment were optimized. Two methods of the treatment were given (slack mercerization and mercerization under tension) at 40°C with different concentrations (5%, 15% and 25%) for different time periods (10min, 20min and 30min). The treated cotton khadi fabric was evaluated in terms of tensile strength and drapability of cotton khadi fabric. Mercerization under tension gave the best results with 25% concentration of NaOH for 30min at 40°C followed by the fabric, with different time (10min and 20min) duration of the treatment. The results showed that as the time and concentrations were increased, the tensile strength was also increased of mercerization under tension as compare to the controlled and slack mercerization samples. Some properties were decreased after mercerization treatment for example %drape co-efficient was decreased and drape area also decreased means andanother mode of subjective expression of drapability i.e. higher the no. of nodes betters the drape quality. Thus the Drapability was increased.

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Authors: PINKI RANI, C. K. SINGH & B. DHANDA

Caste plays an important role in children’s adaptive behaviour development. The present investigation was carried out in Hisar district of Haryana state. From Hisar district two areas were selected i.e, urban and rural. The sample consist 100 girls between the age group of 7-8 years and their parents (both mother and father). 50 girls and their parents were selected randomly from Hisar city and 50 girls and their parents were selected randomly from rural area. A total of 50 boys between the age group of 7 to 8 years with both of their parents were selected randomly from each location. Hence, the total sample was 300 including (100 children and 200 their parents). Caste was taken as independent variable and adaptive behaviour was taken as dependent variable. Vineland adaptive behaviour scale by Sparrow et al., 1984 used to measure the adaptive behaviour of children. Result revealed that caste is significantly associated with communication domain, social skills domain and adaptive behaviour of the children’s adaptive behaviour.

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Authors: SUJAYASREE O. J & FASLUDEEN N. S

Radiation processing of food involves the controlled application of energy from ionizing radiations such as gamma rays, electrons and X-rays for food preservation. Gamma rays and X-rays are short wavelength radiations of the electromagnetic spectrum which includes radiowaves, microwaves, infrared, visible and ultra violet light. Gamma rays are emitted by radioisotopes such as Cobalt-60 and Caesium-137 while electrons and X-rays are generated by machines using electricity. It is a cold process and can be used to pasteurize and sterilize foods without causing changes in freshness and texture of food unlike heat. Unlike chemical fumigants, irradiation does not leave any harmful toxic residues in food and is more effective. It is efficient and can be used to treat prepacked commodities. Radiation technology can complement and supplement existing technologies to ensure food security and safety. It provides effective alternative to fumigants that are being phased out due to their adverse effects on environment and human health

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Authors: OYETORO JOHN OYEWOLE, ADEWUMI IDOWU ISREAL & SOTOLA ABIODUN EMMANUEL

The study focused on the accessibility of cassava processors to mass media channels’ information on cassava processing innovations in the Saki Agricultural Zone of Oyo State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was used to select 190 cassava processors in the zone. Structured and validated interview schedule and participant observation technique were used to obtain primary data from cassava processors in the study area. Data collected were analyzed using frequency distributions, percentages and means as descriptive statistical tools. Inferential statistics used was paired t- test analysis. Findings from the study revealed that the majority of the cassava processors were female and married. The mean age and years of experience of cassava processors were 43.9years and 11.3years respectively. Radio was the most accessible mass media channel followed by television while extension publications were less accessible in the study area. Finally, the study recommended that bridging information gap between the source and clientele should be through relating simple, short, repeated, useful and timely extension information and encouraging feedback on mass media channels.

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Authors: ZAINAB REHMAN JASSIM AL- MALIKSHAH

An experiment was conducted in a private orchard at AL-Abbasyia, Najaf Governorate during the growing season of 2016 on fig CV. Kadota. The trees were sprayed with two concentrations of Wilt-Pruf (2 and 4 %), Grofalcs and benzyl adenine at concentration 300 mg/ L each other in single way or in combination with Wilt-Pruf at 15 march and on 15 June. In 15-8 -2016 take 2kg fruits from trees. The fruits of these treatments were stored at 5C0 and 80-85% R.H. for 10 days. Results showed that spraying trees with Wilt-Pruf, Grofalcs and BA treatments and their interactions caused a significant decrease percentage disease of Aspergillus Niger, Alternaria tenuis, Penicillium explosion Souring, Alternaria Fiji, Fusarium solani, Ulocladium atrum, total decay, percentage of weight loss and increase total soluble solids, vitamin C and degree of taste in the end of the storage compared to control treatment. There was a significant effect between treatment. Treatment of spraying Wilt-Pruf 4% + Grofalcs and BA in concentrate 300 mg / L gave a significant effect and the best results for the year of the experiment.