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49 articles for “Kerala”
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Comparative Pharmacognostical and Analytical Evaluation of Desmodium gangeticum (Linn.) and Pseudarthria viscida (Linn.) Wight & Arn. as a Substitute
Abstract: Shalaparni [Desmodium gangeticum (Linn)] is one among the Dashamoola and Pseudarthria viscida (Linn) is used as a substitute instead of Shalaparni in south India especially Kerala state. Macroscopic, microscopic and organoleptic results of the standard drug D. gangeticum (Linn.) and trail drug P. viscida (Linn.) Wight & Arn., when compared with each other with Ayurveda Pharmacopoeia of India showed no much difference. D. gangeticum (Linn.) has more of calcium crystals …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Awareness of Voice Symptoms and Gender Predisposition in South Indian Carnatic Singers using The Singing Voice Handicap Index
Abstract: Abstract Purpose: Voice is crucial for communication and thereby the quality of life. This study was carried out with the objectives: a) to find out the differences among the physical, functional, and emotional domains of SVHI 10 and b) to check for gender predisposition, if any, in the estimated singing voice handicap symptoms. Method: 38 trained Carnatic classical singers (19 males and 19 females) from the South Indian states of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Water Sanitation and Waterborne Disease Incidence among Households: A Cross-Sectional Study
Abstract: The study was conducted to assess water sanitation practices and the incidence of waterborne diseases among households in a selected ward of Koodalloor Panchayath, Kottayam, Kerala. The objectives were to assess the sources of household water, evaluate water sanitation and safety practices, and identify the incidence of waterborne diseases among family members during the previous year. A community-based descriptive study design was adopted. A total of 138 households were selected …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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Status of Water and Water Pollution
Abstract: The rapid population growth, unplanned industrialization, and urbanization during the last century, gave rise to several undesirable conditions, including increased amount of wastewater generation. At one hand, demand of fresh water was increased continuously during the last decade and on the other hand volume of wastewater generation was also increased which puts a pressure on this valuable resource. India is dealing with a severe and growing water issue. The catchments, …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Mobile App protagonist in Covid-19 Pandemic
Abstract: The world is fighting with the “COVID-19” Pandemic. The government is in continuous effort with many strategies for managing the situation with self-isolation, quarantine zone, carrier connection tracing and awareness of WHO guidelines. To take on this battle, government has imposed a complete lockdown in the entire India. The mobile technology can play an important role to support government and society in this pandemic. This paper emphasizes on different types …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 21–24 Read article
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Nardia assamica (Mitt.) Amakawa (Jungermanniaceae), from Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary, a New Record for Peninsular India
Abstract: The paper reports the occurrence of Nardia assamica (Mitt.) Amakawa, belonging to the family Jungermanniaceae, a rare leafy liverwort from Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala. It is very small and tufted plant, seen on vertical soil cuttings. This endemic Indian species so far is known from Himalayas only, hence reported here with detailed taxonomic description and photographs.Keywords: Nardia, Jungermanniaceae, liverwort, Malabar wildlife sanctuaryCite this ArticlePrajitha B, Rajilesh VK, Prakashkumar R et …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 11–13 Read article
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A Study on Root Colonization of Medicinal Plants with Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi
Abstract: AbstractThe present study deals with the root colonization of medicinal plants with vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal (VAM) fungi. Mycorrhiza is defined as a mutualistic association between the fungi and plant roots. The plant materials used for the study were collected from the premises of St. Dominic’s College, Kanjirappally, Kottayam district of Kerala. The collected specimens were chemically treated and observed under microscope. The result of the study confirmed that the VAM fungi …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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An Improved Method for the Isolation of High Quality Genomic DNA from Axenic Cultures of Filamentous Blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria), Nostoc and Anabaena
Abstract: Blue-green algae are one of the important organisms having different ecological and economic important properties and are among one of the least explored one. The major difficulty is met with their exact identity; this could be tackled to an extent with the use of molecular techniques. Isolation of high quality DNA is essential for molecular biology applications. In the present study an efficient protocol for the extraction of genomic DNA …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 32–38 Read article
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Phytochemical and In-Vitro Pharmacological Screening of Ocimum Kilimandscharicum Extract
Abstract: AbstractOcimum kilimandscharicum is a short herb, native to India. In traditional medicine, it is used to treat various ailments including colds, coughs, abdominal pains, measles and diarrhea. Medicative plants, the “back bone” of ancient medication which implies over 3.3 billion folks within the less developed countries utilize medicative plants on an everyday basis. Ocimum kilimandscharicum Guerke (Syn. Ocimum camphora Guerke) belongs to family Lamiaceae. It is a native of Kenya …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article