018370   Singh U;Singh S (NO, Bindeshwari Mahavidyalaya, Ambedkar Nagar Faizabad Uttar Pradesh, Email: usuttarasingh@gmail.com) : Crohn's disease: a gastrointestinal disorder. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 327-9.

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018369   Simranpreet Kaur;Harpinder Kaur;Sidhu M K (Family Resource Management Dep, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana Punjab) : Musculo-skeletal pain and exertion felt by females while adopting awkward postures in kitchen. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 330-2.

Kitchen is the most intensively used space within home and demands a high degree of physical effort leading to fatigue. Moreover, home makers develop degenerative tissue changes and functional defects in the skeletal system due to muscular efforts and adoption of unnatural postures during work. The use of correct postures while performing any activity, the physiological stress on the body increases and leads to increase in energy expenditure band pulmonary rate of the worker. The awkward working postures for prolonged period of time due to poor designing of work area can lead to musculo-skeletal problems and injuries like feeling of pain, exertion and stiffness in various parts of the body. These problems result in decreased working capacity of workers. Therefore, organization of work surface and storage in the kitchen need special consideration of anatomical measurements of the users to reduce musculo-skeletal pain and exertion of the home makers. The present study was also conducted in the context only with the objectives to find out the most awkward postures adopted by females in kitchen and to assess their musculo-skeletal pain and exertion level by using subjective assessment scales (Corlett and Bishop Scale, 1976 and Varghese RPE scale, 1994). It was found that postures like full and half forward bending, side bending on knees, standing with stretched arm, standing with the raised feet and squatting postures were the most awkward postures adopted by females in their kitchen. Moreover, the respondents felt moderate pain in lower and upper back, shoulder joint and neck. They also felt exertion and stiffness in lower back, upper back and neck due to inappropriate dimensions of storage structures. Therefore, modifications were suggested regarding designing and arrangement of storage structures on the basis of storage principles to reduce their postural discomfort.

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018368   Simranpreet Kaur;Harpinder Kaur;Sidhu M K (Family Resource Management Dep, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana) : Anthropometry application: for ease and efficiency in designing of workplaces. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 50-3.

Anthropometry is a science which involves the systematic measurement of the physical properties of human body, primarily dimensional descriptors of body size and shape.Anthropologists have been measuring humans for hundreds of years, but for only the last fifty years or so have the dimensions been used in an organized fashion to improve the design and sizing of the things we use in everyday life.Anthropometric data are a necessary and basic tool for improving human - machine interface to achieve a healthier, safer and more efficient workforce. The data are used in ergonomics to specify the physical dimensions of workplaces, equipment, furniture and clothing so as to "fit the task to the man" and to ensure that physical mismatches between the dimensions of equipment and products whereas the corresponding user dimensions are avoided. Various researches showed that improper dimensions of workplace demands a high degree of physical effort which can lead to musculo - skeletal problems and ultimately decrease the working capacity of workers.Keeping this concept in mind, the present study was undertaken to find out the postural problems faced by the women workers at their workplace i.e.kitchens and suggest ergonomically based guidelines for redesigning of their workplace to reduce postural difficulties.For this purpose, related anthropometric data of women respondents were collected. This anthropometric data were further used to calculate the appropriate dimensions of workplaces and some guidelines were also framed on the basis of ergonomic principles to reduce the postural discomfort of respondents.

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018367   Shukla P;Limbu R;Raj Kumari (Foods and Nutrition Dep, College of Home Science, G B Pant Univ of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar Uttarakhand, Email: pushpa.shk1@gmail.com) : Impact of IEC on nutrition knowledge of rural women in Uttarakhand. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 324-6.

The study was conducted in the five villages Anandpur, Bhamrolla, Netajinagar and Jainagar from Udham Singh Nagar district and Dogra from Nainital district. Twenty subjects from each village were randomly selected and socio- economic profile was recorded. Nutrition education regarding four selected topics was imparted. Scores for pre test knowledge and after imparting nutrition education scores for gain in knowledge and retention in knowledge were recorded. Findings indicated that nutrition education intervention was helpful in gaining knowledge in the selected subjects.

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018366   Shreshtha Muraal;Vinti Davar (Home Science Dep, Kurukshetra Univ, Kurukshetra Haryana) : Assessment of acceptability and satisfaction of patients for government hospital diets. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 146-8.

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018365   Sharma N;Jan M;Masoodi F;Ghani I (Home Science Dep, Jammu Univ, Jammu (Jammu & Kashmir)) : Decision making power among women in joint and nuclear families. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 29-34.

Women's decision making power is influenced by various socio-cultural factors, religion and their education, employment, marital structure and type of family. The present study highlights the women's decision making power as per their family type. The sample of 100 married women was taken for the study through multistage sampling method. Questionnaire was administered along with a scale regarding "Decision Making Power among Women" constructed by Jan (2004). The study reveals highly significant differences among women in joint and nuclear families regarding decisions for control on unnatural abortions and visit to friends.

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018364   Sharma M;Garg N (Home Science Dep, Clothing and Textiles, Banasthali Univ, Jaipur Rajasthan, Email: manjali17@gmail.com) : Designing of Indowestern garments by using tantric motifs. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 237-40.

The study was undertaken to add new and interesting ideas, which can break monotony and give a touch of novelty in construction of garments by using the tantric motifs. It was revealed from the data that the entire garments developed with tantric motifs in black and white colour were marketable and liked by the respondents, to fulfill the above purpose and design of dresses were selected by researchers themselves. After that tantric motifs were collected from primary and secondary sources then design sheets were developed with selected motifs. These design sheets were evaluated by 50 respondents which included students and faculty members of Home Science Department. The selected designs were used for development of garments comprising of stencil printing. The garments developed were evaluated on the basis preference of motifs, placements of motifs, stencil printing used and overall aesthetic appeal by using 3 point scale method. It was concluded from the data that designing of black and white garments with tantric motifs with stencil printing were preferred by the consumers.

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018363   Sharanbir Kaur;Sharma S (NO, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Faridkot Punjab, Email: balsharanbir@yahoo.co.in) : Ergonomic assessment of existing methods of harvesting flowers from the fields. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 210-14.

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018362   Shaista Parveen;Chakravarty A (Home Science (Food and Nutrition) Dep, Banaras Hindu Univ, Varanasi Uttar Pradesh, Email: parveen87shaista@gmail.com) : Sensory evaluation and acceptability of noodles prepared from different food items. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 339-41.

Noodles are no longer an alien food in India. An Indian Market Research Bureau report stated that 45 per cent of all household consume noodles. Thus, the present work is an attempt to increase the nutritive value of noodles, which is now becoming a favourite food item for children as well as adults. In this work, lack of nutrients in noodles has been compensated by adding a variety of cereal flours, vegetables and pulses and was prepared by using extrusion technology. After that sensory evaluation was performed by panel members. It was found that noodle prepared from Rajmah (kidney bean) with base cereal (mixture of refined flour and semolina) was most acceptable and has good nutritive value.

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018361   Sachan S;Sukhminder Kaur (Human Development Dep, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana Punjab) : Elderly abuse and neglect in India. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 276-9.

Elderly abuse is a widespread and serious universal problem. It is not limited to any one gender, religion, culture or income group but may occur in many different settings, including private homes, residential care settings and hospitals. The abuse, neglect and mistreatment of elderly cause a range of longterm physical and psychological health problems. With the rapidly increasing number of aged compounded by disintegration of joint families and ever increasing influence of modernization and new life styles, the care of elderly has emerged as an important issue in India. Providing care for the aged has never been a problem in India where a value- based joint family system was dominant. However, with a growing trend towards nuclear family set-up, the vulnerability of elderly is considerably increasing. The paper highlights an overview of elderly abuse and neglect in India.

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018360   Ringsuachong Aimol K H;Phukan M (Human Development Dep, College of Home Science, Tura (Meghalaya), Email: aimol77@yahoo.com) : Cultural beliefs associated with pregnancy and child birth among aimol tribe of Manipur. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 11-16.

Pregnancy and childbirth are important in the stages of life as they are associated with maternal and infant mortality and morbidity. Culture has a profound influence on beliefs and practices of pregnancy and child care. The present study aims at exploring the cultural beliefs of Aimol ethnic women of Manipur regarding pregnancy and child birth practices. Purposive sampling method was used to collect 128 women in the age group of 18 to 40 years. In-depth interview and focus group discussion methods were used to collect the data. Results showed that majority knew the positive impact of antenatal care and delivering at health facilities however, only 77 per cent had minimum recommended antenatal care while 27 per cent had below minimum recommended antenatal care.Majority had home deliveries and institutional deliveries were more for the first child birth than for the subsequent deliveries.A modern health care system was preferred over traditional healer however they also seek health care from traditional healer care called "maipa".Rearing of local chicken and drying of smoke fish for post delivery consumption were common practices on the other hand vegetables and pulses foods which are rich in proteins and vitamins were avoided for nearly one to three months due to food taboos.

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018359   Rensiya R D;Mehta H D;Mehta D N (NO, Smt Sadguna C U Shah Arts, Commerce and Home Science College, Wadhwancity, Surendra Nagar Gujarat) : Assessment of nutritional difficiency of pre-school children in Surendra Nagar city of Gujarat. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 183-6.

Pre-school children of Surendranagar city were selected as sample. The study has been done in 100 Anganvadi on 1000 respondents. It was found that only 136 pre-school children had nutritional deficiency out of 1000 and also they had dental problem more than any other deficiency.Out of all, about 13.6 per cent pre-school children had different types of nutritional deficiency. Out of total, 3.5 per cent pre-school children had dental fluorosis, 3.4 per cent had dental caries, 3 per cent had phrynoderma, 2.1 per cent had bitot spot and 1.6 per cent had conjuctival xerosis.

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018358   Ranvir Kaur;Saini H K (Apparel and Textile Science Dep, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana Punjab) : Card weaving: an income generating technique. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 114-17.

The present investigation was carried out in Ludhiana city. An interview schedule was prepared for collecting the data from 100 female respondents between the age group of 20-30 years selected randomly from four localities of Ludhiana city. On the basis of preferences of the respondents, ten decorative articles were prepared by using card weaving technique and their cost price was calculated to assess the commercial viability of prepared articles. The results revealed that making articles with card weaving technique holds good commercial potential and are also economically viable. Thus, an entrepreneur can earn 21.21 to 66.78 per cent profit by making intricately designed and unique decorative articles with card weaving technique. Thus an individual can become economically independent by using their creativity and leisure time.

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018357   Randhawa V;Walia K K (Home Extension and Communication Management Dep, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana Punjab, Email: v_randhawa@hotmail.com) : Behavioural problems of students faced by school administration in Punjab. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 134-7.

Private schools faced lesser behavioural problems of students then Govt. school, the students are more disciplined in private school and each child is made to follow proper discipline. However, Govt. school teachers do not focus on disciple and are more concerned about their teaching job and do not concentrate on social and overall development of children. Discipline in these schools is not generally paid attention and students generally lack disciplined behaviour which is never taught to them. The student was conducted in both private and Govt. schools and the results revealed that behaviour problems were faced by the Govt. school teachers were more than the private school teachers.

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018356   Punam Rani;Pruthi N;Jeet Singh S S;Makkar P (Textile and Apparel Designing Dep, I C College of Home Science, C C S Haryana Agricultural Univ, Hisar Haryana, Email: poonam.kakkar03@gmail.com) : Protective clothing for male workers engaged in wheat threshing. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 38-43.

To mitigate health hazards faced by male farm workers during threshing activity, protective clothing and accessories were designed and their suitability and acceptability were assessed.Designed protective clothing was Apron-1: Apron with polo collar and full sleeves with elasticized cuffs (elastic in one row) along with especially designed cap with pleated mask and beak mask.Apron-1 did not cover face and neck properly; hence, Apron-2 was made with hood. Elasticized cuffs having elastic in one row was causing discomfort; hence elastic was used in two rows. Terry voile fabric used for Apron-1 did not provide proper protection.So as per requirement of the apron, beside terry-voile used for Apron-1, terry-cot (45:55) and poplin were selected for Apron-2.Masks made of voile were assessed during pilot study. Other two fabricsi.e.cambric and poplin of different thicknesses were selected for both masks. Coloured/plain glasses, gloves and shoes were procured from the market. Developed dresses and procured accessories were given to 25 males for a period of one month for field trials for assessment of suitability and acceptability. The result highlighted that Apron-2 was assessed to be highly suitable (x_w =2.90) as compared to Apron-1 (x_w = 2.63) with reference to face and neck coverage, comfortable, elasticized cuffs of sleeves and protection provided by fabric. Both the masks i.e. beak (x_w = 2.86) and pleated (x_w = 2.80) made from cambric fabric were found to be highly suitable with regards to ease of wearing and removing, coverage of face, appearance and elastic at sides of mask to keep it in position.Protective glasses provided to workers were found to be highly suitable as these protected their eyes from husk, dust and sunlight.Gloves provided to the male farm workers were found to be highly suitable as these protected hands from itching, irritation and cuts and sores. Protective clothing/accessories were highly acceptable by the male farmers due to ease of wearing/removing, easy to maintain (x_w = 1.80) and did not affect the work efficiency of the wearer (x_w = 1.75).

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018355   Prasad P;Grover K (Food and Nutrition Dep, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana Punjab, Email: priyankadwivedi16@gmail.com) : Obesity in post menopausal women of punjab. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 74-7.

The present study was conducted to assess the prevalence of obesity by surveying 300 postmenopausal women in the age group of 45-60 years selected randomly from Punjab Agricultural University campus. The body mass index of the subjects was calculated on the basis of weight and height. The international classification (WHO, 2004) was used to assess the prevalence of obesity. The results revealed that mean age of menopause was 48.93±2.04 years. The prevalence rate of obesity was 25 per cent followed by overweight as 46 per cent and normal as 28 per cent. The prevalence of chronic diseases revealed that hypertension was the major risk factor (33%) followed by diabetes (26%) and hypercholesterolemia (13%).Obesity is the most prevalent risk factor in the post menopausal women hence, there is need to control obesity in this age group to stay healthy.

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018354   Prakalpa S (Home Science Dep, Extension Education, Institute of Home Science, Dr B R Ambedkar Univ, Agra) : Study of presence of achievement imageries in women entrepreneurs. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 70-3.

It is now increasingly realized that material wealth is not accurate measurement of development unless human potential is to be maximized.For finding out this, need for achievement among women entrepreneurs should be identified.For assessing this, 15 women entrepreneurs from four zonal area of Agra city running boutiques and beauty parlours were selected. Primary data were, collected through TAT instrument. TAT instrument developed by Dr.Prayag Mehta (1976) was applied with slight modification. Percentage was used as statistical measure. The study showed that about 65 per cent women entrepreneur gave influence oriented social achievement imageries. Personal achievement imagery, was present in stories given by 47.81 per cent women entrepreneurs. Forty two per cent women entrepreneurs were showing influence oriented imageries in stories. About thirty five per cent women entrepreneurs exhibited social achievement oriented imageries in stories.About 27.63 per cent women entrepreneurs had influence oriented personal achievement imagery in given stories.Seventy seven per cent women entrepreneurs were having some theme in satisfying either personal, social or influence oriented needs. Seventy six per cent of women entrepreneurs were having hope of success in their work that creates self-confidence in taking decisions regarding family and enterprise.About 55.70 per cent and 52.63 per cent women entrepreneurs were taking action socially/collectively and personally. Forty seven per cent of women entrepreneurs were taking anticipated action for making their enterprise successful in the entrepreneurial world where competition among enterprises is high.Forty three per cent of women entrepreneurs were showing strength by giving training direction to fresh entrepreneurs for surviving in the entrepreneurial society. Around 32.89 per cent women entrepreneurs were personally and socially aware about advancements/changes in interest of the customers. Therefore, they could be aware about cause and effect relationship being held in the entrepreneurial world. Only 11.84 per cent women entrepreneurs were aware about the consequences of taking and not taking action according to costumer, competitors and other factors also.

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018353   Phukon R (Home Science Dep, Sibsagar Girls College, Sivasagar Assam, Email: rajashreephukan@yahoo.com) : Yarn dyeing with natural dyes extracted from plant sources. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 215-18.

The study was undertaken with an aim to develop the dyeing conditions of four different natural dyes which are easily available in North East India, namely,Myrica nagi Thumb. (Bay berry), Garcinia xanthochymus Hook. f. (Cochin goroka), Artocarpus integrifolia Linn. f. (Jack fruit) and Eugenia jambolana Lam. (Black plum) on wool yarn. The natural mordant used in the research work is aluminium potassium sulphate (AlK (SO₄) ₂) for better fixation of the dyes. The dyes are extracted by alkaline method and the extraction time is optimized from the optical density values. The pre-mordanting method is used for mordanting the yarn. Shades of different colours, ranging from yellow to brown are obtained from the dyes on wool yarn. Fastness grades rated for all the samples are found to be good irrespective of all the dyes. The dyes are found to be an ideal source which could be adopted at commercial level.

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018352   Pandey H;Awasthi P (Foods and Nutrition Dep, College of Home Science, G B Pant Univ of Agriculture and Tehcnology, Pant Nagar Uttarakhand, Email: hemlata.pandey86@gmail.com) : Changes in quality attributes of germinated fenugreek seed flour on storage. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 316-18.

Germinated fenugreek seed flour was prepared and stored in glass and plastic bottles at ambient temperature for the period of 30 days. The developed flour was evaluated for changes during storage i.e. chemical and microbiological characteristics. Peroxide value, free fatty acid and microbiological changes were in the range of PFA prescription up to 30 days of storage. The results indicated that germinated fenugreek seed flour can be used up to 30 days without any change in its microbiological and chemical attributes. Developed flour may be used as a good supplement for type 2 diabetic subjects.

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018351   Naik S;Itagi S K (Human Development and Family Studies Dep, College of Rural Home Science, Univ of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad Karnataka) : Nutritional status and participation in extra curricular activities of Lambani School children. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 91-5.

The study was conducted in Hoovinahadagali taluka, Bellary district during 2012-13 on 135 Lambani school children of 9-11 years of age selected from 5 government primary schools. The results revealed that there was highly significant difference in mean height and weight of children with respect to their NCHS standard norms in both group's age and gender. It was also highlighted that among 135 children, 48.2 per cent Lambani school children belonged to normal category followed by 40.74 per cent stunted, 8.2 per cent wasted and stunted and 2.96 per cent wasted category of nutritional status. Children with lower middle socioeconomic status (61.33%) indicated medium level of participation followed by 16 per cent low level of participation and 14.66 per cent high level of participation in extracurricular activities. Whereas, children from poor middle socio - economic status group, 4 per cent children indicated medium level, 2.66 per cent high level only 1.33 per cent low level of participation in extracurricular activities. On the whole, most of children indicated medium level of participation (65.4%) and equal proportion of children indicated low as well as high level of participation in extracurricular activities. There was positive and significant difference found between nutritional status with level of participation in extracurricular activities, socio-economic status. Hence, a good nutritional status improves the level of participation.

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018350   Muktawati P;Verma N (Home Science Dep, Sri R D A K (PG) College, Hathras Uttara Pradesh, Email: anu9kundal@gmail.com ) : Impact of counseling about food pattern of single living male and female in Bhopal town. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 187-92.

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018349   Mehta H D;Rensiya R D;Mehta D N (NO, Polytechnic College of Home Science (J A U), Amreli Gujarat, Email: hemangidmehta@gmail.com) : Study of morbidity of pre-school children. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 342-4.

It is increasingly being recognized that good health is an important contributor to productivity as economic growth. In a poor country like India, there the only asset most people have is their body's health assumes even greater significance. Good health and its natural defense against illness are fundamental to every man, woman and child not only for their wellbeing but also for their survival. India in the past few decades, has witnessed rapid progress in terms of industrialization and agricultural production. Yet malnutrition especially under nutrition continues to be a major problem of public health significance in the country. It is a major contributor to high rates of childhood mortality, maternal mortality and morbidities in the community. Though poverty is a major underlying cause, scores of other factors such as sociodemographic, socio-economic, socio-cultural and lifestyle practices contribute significantly to the problem of malnutrition.

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018348   Mariyappanavar S;Naik S D;Nadaf S S (Textile and Apparel Designing Dep, College of Rural Home Science, Univ of Agricultural Science, Dharwad Karnataka, Email: shweta.mariyappanavar@gmail.com) : Weaving traditional druggets (Kambli). Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 300-4.

Since ancient times, the manufacturing of textile goods has been carried out in India using the indigenously produced natural fibres, i.e. cotton, wool, silk, ramie, etc., by rural artisans. Although, the techniques employed in manufacturing such goods were labour intensive and time consuming that inturn made products to be expensive. These artifacts are eco-friendly and provided large employment to rural artisans. Mean while the products possess good hand and feels and have much appreciations and acceptance by the users.Among the various textile products produced, manufacturing of drugget using indigenous traditional knowledge of yarn spinning and weaving from locally available wool is one of the amazing products, unique in construction and performance.In this paper, detailed information on availability of wool, its quality, processing technique, conversion of wool fibre into yarn, then yarn in to drugget is focused.

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018347   Madhu;Kochhar A (Food and Nutrition Dep, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana Punjab) : Development and organoleptic evaluation of nutritious products by incorporation of broccoli leaves and floret powder for non-insulin dependent diabetics. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 100-5.

The study was planned with the objectives to develop and evaluate value added products organoleptically using broccoli floret and leaves powder with optimum nutrition and sensory attributes.Broccoli floret and leaves were prepared by washing, blanching, drying at 40-50°C for 4- 6 hrs. Five products were developed i.e., Missi roti, Dalia, Dhokla, Chana dal and Barley snack in the laboratory by using 5 per cent, 10 per cent and 15 per cent of broccoli floret and leaves powder. Organoleptic evaluation of developed products was done at 9 point hedonic scale from the Faculty of Department of Foods and Nutrition.Incorporation of broccoli floret and leaves powder in Missi roti was acceptable at 15 per cent and 10 per cent and in Dalia was acceptable at 10 per cent and 5 per cent and in Dhokla was acceptable at 10 per cent and 5 per cent and in Chana dal was acceptable at 5 per cent and 5 per cent and in barley snacks was acceptable at 5 per cent and 5 per cent, respectively. Mean scores of Missi roti, Dalia, Dhokla, Chana dal and Barley snack were significantly different (P<60>0.05) at different levels i.e., 5 per cent, 10 per cent and 15 per cent in all attributes. Incorporation of broccoli floret powder at 5-15 per cent and broccoli leaves powder at 5-10 per cent was highly acceptable in all five products. So, broccoli floret and leaves powder can be safely incorporated in daily diet of diabetics.

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018346   Kodali S;Telaprolu N (Resource Management and Consumer Sciences Dep, College of Home Science, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural Univ, Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh, Email: swethakodali0789@gmail.com) : Influence of brand name as a label feature of ready to eat meal food product on consumer buying. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 6-10.

Today brand name as a part of label feature plays an integral part in marketing strategy in capturing consumer attention because brand name is not only important marketing component to the manufacturer but also a rich source of information for consumer. Brand name can also reduce the risk consumers" face when buying something that they know little about". The purpose of this paper is to create a deeper thought of what influence a brand name can have on consumer when they go for buying, choosing the products between different brands of ready to eat meal food products. One hundred and twenty consumers of different age groups, income and occupation who frequently purchased ready to eat meal food products formed the sample for investigation. Moreover, this paper also tried to explore the association between brand name and the independent variables that influencing consumer buying using Chi square test. From the study it was revealed that when consumer purchases ready to eat meal food products, brand names as a label feature do influence his/her choice and also have a great place in consumer mind and when customers go for purchasing these products, they prefer to purchase a well known branded ready to eat meal food products. Consumers who were seeking quality of the product were found to be purchasing the product by seeing the brand name.

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018345   Khushdeep Kaur;Harpinder Kaur;Sidhu M K (Family Resource Management Dep, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana Punjab) : Risk factors faced by female VDT users in Ludhiana district of Punjab. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 250-2.

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018344   Khushdeep Kaur;Harpinder Kaur;Sidhu M K (Family Resource Management Dep, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana Haryana) : Egonomic evaluation of computer workstation used by female employees in Ludhiana district. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 149-52.

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018343   Kavitha S;Grace Annapoorani S;Shanthi (Home Science Dep, Mother Teresa Women's Univ, Kodaikanal Tamil Nadu) : Extraction and application of antimicrobial agents using neem and siriyanagai for home furnishing. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 308-12.

The extraction was taken from the herbal plant of neem and siriyanangai leaves. The cotton fabric was dyed with this extraction by dyeing method. The treated fabric was examined by antimicrobial testing method (AATCC 147 and 30). The neem finished fabric showed good antimicrobial activity when compared with untreated fabric. The siriyanagai finished fabric showed better antimicrobial activity when compared with untreated fabric and also neem finished fabric. Both antimicrobial finished fabrics were applicable for home furnishing (curtains), as well as used for medical purpose in the form of curtains.

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018342   Joshi N;Kang T K (Human Development Dep, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana Punjab, Email: niharika.joshi05@gmail.com) : Psycho-social experiences of infertile women. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 272-5.

Infertility is a global health challenge which is rising and is rearing its ugly head particularly in developing countries. It is usually linked to a physical problem of one spouse or the other, but the stress and loss associated with infertility can have serious implications for both spouses on psychological, physical, economic and social well-being. Though this problem is not life threatening, but the intense mental agony and trauma associated with it can only be described by infertile individual. This paper is an attempt to gain a deeper understanding of the experience of infertility from a psychosocial point of view.

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018341   Joshi N;Kang T (Human Development Dep, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana Punjab, Email: niharika.joshi05@gmail.com) : Association of socio-personal factors with the self-esteem of infertile women. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 153-6.

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018340   Joshi J;Sharma P (Family Resource Management Dep, College of Home Science, G B Pant Univ of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand) : Impact of solar lighting gadgets on the task performance and quality of life of the hill families of Uttarakhand. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 21-4.

In Uttarakhand, there are dirt paths, stone steps and goat trails wind through the hills for several kilometers before reaching some villages from the road but no proper lighting system and safety system are available and if available with little number to manage activities related to household farm, livestock and income generating productive tasks. In such situation women have to work for cutting and carrying firewood from the forest and fetching of fodder and water during the night time also. In such harsh situation, they are really sufferer. This poor lighting and insufficient/ non-availability of light would lead to many accidents and injuries and reduce the working potential of people and consume more time and efforts. The present paper focus on the impact of introduced solar light lighting gadgets on the task performance and quality of life of the hill families of Uttarakhand. Solar lighting gadgets were introduced among fill families for 30 days and impact of solar lighting gadgets on performance of task and livelihood of the families was recorded. Paired t-test revealed that solar lighting gadgets had positive impact on the task performance and livelihood and health of the families.

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018339   Jain V;Bakhshi R;Surinderjit Kaur (Family Resource Management Dep, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana Punjab) : Study of factors leading to conspicuous consumption in Ludhiana district of Punjab. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 295-9.

The present study was conducted in rural and urban areas of Ludhiana district to investigate the factors leading to conspicuous consumption and to examine the association between selected socio-economic factors and conspicuous consumption. The factors included were: psychological, sociological, economic and brand association. The data for the study were collected from 120 respondents, 60 each from rural and urban areas. Only those families were selected whose income was Rs. ten lakhs or more per annum. The findings revealed that urban respondents were indulging more in conspicuous consumption to show off. A significant difference was also observed among rural and urban respondents for economic factors like growth in disposable personal income, internet shopping and lower price for luxury items. The results further revealed that education and occupation had significant correlation between majority of factors of conspicuous consumption.

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018338   Jain S;Bhati D;Saxena N (Foods and Nutrition Dep, College of Home Science, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and, Udaipur, Rajasthan, Email: bhati.dashrath1@gmail.com) : Incorporation of groundnut meal in selected products after removal of aflatoxin. J hum Ecol 2014, 48(2), 341-6.

Groundnut meal is the high protein by-product remaining after commercial extraction of peanut oil. Groundnut meal applications are limited because of typical high concentrations of aflatoxin. In the present study technology was developed to prepare protein rich powder from an oil extracted groundnut. To make the meal free from aflatoxin four treatments were employed viz. ether treatment, heat treatment, acid-alkali treatment and homestead acid-alkali treatment. After each treatment, the powder was subjected to analysis of protein and aflatoxin and acceptability for sensory characteristics. A reduction ranged from 17.86 to 100 percent of aflatoxin and 29.17 to 70.47 percent of protein. A comparative evaluation of four powders indicated that homestead acid alkali treatment is free from aflatoxin and containing 10.09gm of protein. This powder was incorporated in three products, that is, batti, besan laddu, and sweet biscuits at 35 and 50 percent level. Acceptability was assessed on 9 point hedonic rating scale. The mean overall acceptability of reference, 35 percent and 50 percent incorporated batti were 8.1, 7.2 and 6.3, besan laddu 8.0, 7.3 and 6.8 sweet biscuits 7.6, 7.4 and 6.5 respectively, revealing that the developed powder is acceptable at moderate level in various products. No significant difference (P<62>0.05) was found between reference and 35 percent incorporated product and between 35 and 50 percent incorporated products. However, the 50 percent incorporated product scored significantly lower than the reference, specifically for colour and appearance. The study concluded that aflatoxin can be removed from groundnut meal and further, can be used in different recipes as protein source.

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018337   Hundekar P S;Badami S;Itagi S;Yadav V S (Human Development and Family Studies Dep, College of Rural Home Science, Univ of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka, Email: paravati742723@gmail.com) : Health status of post menopausal women. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 106-9.

Research into the menopause is relatively recent. One hundred years ago, when life expectancy was shorter, most women did not live long after the menopause and so little was known about it. The present study examined the general and mental health status of post menopausal women. Symptomatic middle-aged women (n = 120 M age = 49.9, S.D.= 3.6) completed measures Mental Health Scale (MHI) developed by Davies et al.(1998) and Physical and General Health, PGI (Wig and Verma, 1978) were administered. Results found that, majority of the respondents perceived themselves as they were having many health problems and became more mentally disturbed. So, to cope with such health disturbances they have to follow regular suitable exercises, nutritious balanced food and rest.

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018336   Gupta S;Verma S (NO, Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Gwalior Madhya Pradesh) : Analysis of institutionalized vocational trainings for farm women. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 96-9.

The importance of training and education for improving the standard of living of the family, especially through home makers, has been recognized long back but has gained impetus in the recent past. The present study was undertaken on 240 women of Rajasthan state. A structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from the trainees. It was found that 'tailoring' was cosidered of much importance because even if they do not want to accept it as a vocation, they can sew their family clothings and save money. It was observed that 'Rope making' was given first preference by the respondents while the 'Jute bag making' the item of training was given the last rank by the farm women amongst all five items of the vocational training. The tailoring was most needed followed by handicraft making, carpentry, jute bag making which were important while rope making was least needed items of training as perceived by farm women.

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018335   Guddad S;Bharti P (Food Science and Nutrition Dep, College of Rural Home Science, Univ of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad (Karnataka), Email: guddadshilpa@gmail.com) : Formulation and evaluation of cereal based health mix for pre school children. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 44-9.

Investigation on multigrain mixes were formulated using cereals, pulses and oilseeds. The developed food mix was evaluated for sensory parameters, nutrient composition, digestibility and keeping quality. Based on protein quality, the mix with either garden cress seeds or carrot shreds was selected for further study.Laddu incorporated with 5 g of roasted groundnut pieces received significantly higher scores (between 8 and 9) with good flavour, colour and appearance, whereas Laddu with roasted edible gum was very good (between 7 and 8) and plain Laddu was good (between 5 and 6). Thepla with dried carrot shreds was acceptable with a overall acceptability score of 8.0. All the beneficiaries, Anganwadi staff, primary health care staff and mothers accepted Laddu and Thepla. Laddu mix had significantly higher amounts of crude protein (18.54%) while Thepla mix contained significantly higher amounts of ash (6.57%). However, there was no significant difference in moisture, crude fat, fibre, carbohydrate content and energy values of Laddu (3.60%, 8.55%, 3.88%, 61.85% and 399 Kcal, respectively) and Thepla mix (3.70%, 8.37%, 4.06%, 60.53% and 385Kcal, respectively).Calcium (250 mg) and phosphorus (483.5 mg) contents were significantly higher in Thepla mix while iron (11.80 mg) and zinc (2.16 mg) contents were higher inLaddu mix. The dietary fibre, IVPD and IVSD of both the mixes did not differ significantly. On storage, though decrease in sensory scores and increase in moisture and free fatty acids was observed, the mixes were acceptable even after 180 days of storage.

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018334   Ghatge N S (NO, Pravara Rural Education Society's, Home Science and BCA College, Loni, Ahmednagar, Email: nalinihemangi26@rediffmail.com) : Study on soya products supplementations and mineral intake of malnourshed pre-school children. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 223-6.

Malnutrition is a world wide health issue. It imposes a toll on child mortality, 53 per cent of deaths in children under 5 years in age are nutrition related. It may be due to the role of nutrients in disease and immunity. For improving better nutritional and health status of the family after making them aware about the consumption of prepared soya based food products, traditional base soyaproducts are prepared such as soyaladoo, soyachakali and soyaflakes chiwada. These products were evaluated for their minor and major nutrients. The status of minerals like iron, calcium and zinc etc. consumption significantly increased after supplementation of soya products to pre-school malnourished children for six months. The malnourished pre-school children were classified as grade II and III. These products were given to pre-school malnourished children @50 g product/day/child. It provides energy, protein and fat as per ICMR recommendation.

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018333   Gautam A;Singhal S (Family Resource Management Dep, I C College of Home Science, C C S Haryana Agricultural Univ, Hisar Haryana, Email: annu20gautam@gmail.com) : Existing drying practices of fresh vegetables, in rural areas of Hisar District. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 66-9.

The study was conducted in Hisar district of Haryana state to know the existing sun drying practices of fresh vegetables among rural households. Two villages from Hisar district i.e.Kaimeri and Harita were selected with a sample of 100 women respondents (50 from each village) who were drying vegetables at home, purposively which were within 25 km from CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, for easy accessibility.Data were collected with the help of a pre-structured schedule personally by the researchers.It was found that majority of respondents were drying fenugreek leaves (66.00%), followed by kachar (53.00%) and red chillies (49.00%) in the months of Nov.-Jan.in the quantity of 3-4 kg and up to 6 months.

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018332   Gandotra V (Clothing and Textile Science Dep, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana Punjab, Email: gandotra_vandana@yahoo.co.in) : Extent of involvement of women entrepreneures in the boutiques operated by them in Punjab. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 110-13.

An entrepreneur is an innovator who recognizes the opportunities, converts such opportunities into workable/ marketable ideas and add value through time, effort, money and skills. So the achievement oriented women are setting up their own boutiques thereby earning good amount of money. The present study was conducted on 200 women running boutiques from houses and shops in various cities of Punjab. The findings revealed that purchase of raw material, inspection of the ready pieces and sale of ready articles were the jobs which were totally performed by the owners (100%) of the boutiques. 95.5 per cent respondents were designing their products themselves, while 52 per cent were doing the marking work on the garments. 72.5 per cent of the respondents had been able to gain the trust and confidence of their customers because of the end products prepared by them. Eighty per cent of respondents used to attract their customers through latest designs and creative ideas, good workmanship and by fair dealing with the customers.

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018331   Dobhal N;Raghuvanshi R S (Foods and Nutrition Dep, College of Home Science, G B Pant Univ of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Udham Singh Nagar (Uttarakhand), Email: nishudhnew@gmail.com) : Nutritional status and body composition of adolescent girls of district Udham Singh Nagar (Uttarakhand). Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 193-8.

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018330   Divakar S;Prema L;Ajith Kumar C E (Home Science Dep, College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural Univ, Vellayani (Kerala)) : Development of an attitude scale to measure attitude of women workers towards their job. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 199-202.

2 tables, 12 ref

018329   Dhavan S M;Kamble R M (Home Science Dep, Rajaram College, Kolhapur, Email: rajkumarkamble69@gmail.com) : Evaluation of anthropometric measurements and clinical examination of muslim families during entire ramzan period. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 118-21.

Present study was undertaken to evaluate anthropometric measurements and clinical assessment of selected Muslim families during entire Ramzan period. The sample was selected from Kolhapur city of Maharashtra. Purposive sampling technique was used to draw a sample for the study. A self-structured questionnaire was used as a tool for data collection. A non-significant change in anthropometric measurements of male and female subjects during Ramzan was observed. The frequency of clinical signs and symptoms such as lack of appetite, lethargy, tiredness, frequent headache, frequent infections, breathlessness giddiness, dehydration, bowel and bladder disturbance, indigestion and hyperacidity were increased during Ramzan. In a nutshell, it can be concluded that Ramzan fasting has a non-significant impact on anthropometric measurements of study population. But frequency of clinical symptoms of nutritional deficiencies were significantly increased during Ramzan fasting.

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018328   Dhall S;Sharma R B (NO, Jivaji Univ, Gwalior Madhya Pradesh) : To access the printing practices of Kashipur in Uttaranchal. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 179-82.

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018327   Das P K;Nirmala C (Home Science Dep, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Email: poornima.k.das@gmail.com) : Scope of incorporating fruits for the development of pasta. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 1-5.

The present study focused on the incorporation of fruits, jackfruit (Koozha) papaya, banana along with other ingredients such as green gram flour, wheat flour and tapioca starch for the production of pasta. The ultimate aim of the study was to utilize locally available low cost fruits for the development of pasta. In the present study, different proportion of various ingredients such as wheat flour, green gram flour, tapioca starch and selected fruit pulps were worked out for the development of pasta. Five proportions of each, banana incorporated pasta, papaya incorporated pasta and jackfruit incorporated pasta was worked out as well as four proportions of mixed fruit pasta were developed. From each group best proportion was taken for further analysis. The proportions of fruit pulp and wheat flour were constantly changed in each proportion. The quantity of green gram flour and tapioca starch maintained constant in each proportion. Replication of each proportion was done. The extrusion behaviour of pasta was assessed.Mass flow rate (MFR) was the commonly used criterion for analyzing the extrusion behaviour. Based on the mass flow rate, best four proportions were selected from each fruit such as banana pasta, papaya pasta, jackfruit pasta and mixed fruit pasta. The MFR values ranged from 0.52 to 2.72. The least MFR value was shown by jackfruit incorporated pasta (0.52). Papaya pasta shown greater MFR value (2.72), followed by mixed fruit pasta (2.11) and banana pasta (1.79). These selected proportions were again subjected to further analysis of physical characteristics. The statistical interpretation showed that each proportion was significantly different from each other. Among the four proportions, papaya incorporated pasta showed best in MFR and also in physical characteristics. The well accepted pasta products that were developed in the study can be scaled up for potential commercialization and marketing. The underutilized fruits also can be utilized for development of products which will improve the nutritional value and reduce the cost.

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018326   Chawla A;Kanwar V;Princy (Human Development Dep, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana Punjab) : Association of critical thinking and problem solving among rural adolescent girls. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 35-7.

Critical thinking is the ability to analyze information and experiences in an objective manner. It can help us to recognizez and assess the factors that influence our attitude and behaviour, such as media and peer pressure influence. Problem solving enables us to deal constructively with problems in our lives. Significant problems that are left unresolved can cause mental stress and give rise to accompanying physical strain. The study was undertaken to study the association of critical thinking and problem solving among adolescent girls. The sample was comprised of 132 rural adolescent school going girls from five different villages like Hassanpur, Mohie, Gahaur, Bhanaur and Mansuran. The girl students were enrolled in VIIIth and IXth classes. Results revealed that there is significant association between critical thinking and problem solving among rural adolescent girls. Problem solving ability can be improved with the improvement of critical thinking and the reason for improvement in critical thinking is the interventions provided in the form of mental games, puzzles and storytelling. With the help of these interventions adolescent's girls can cope up with stress and they can deliberately engaged in problem solving.

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018325   Bhan N B;Masoodi F;Guneet Kour (P G Dep of Home Science, Univ of Jammu, Jammu (Jammu & Kashmir), Email: nirojini_bhan@rediffmail.com) : Physical health status and psychological distress of working menopausal women: a case study of Jammu city. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 285-9.

The study was designed to evaluate the health status of working menopausal women in the age group of 41-56 years of Jammu city. The objectives was to assess the physical health status among menopausal women by examining their physical distress and psychological distress and to find the relationship between physical and psychological symptoms. A sample of the study comprised of 88 working menopausal women. Purposive random sampling technique was used to select the sample. To collect the information, CMI Health Questionnaire was used. Result revealed that women had both physical and psychological health problems in all the age groups, but not severe. Highest mean score of the physical problems was found in the third age group (51-56 years). Highest mean score of the psychological problems was found in the second age group (46-51 years). Correlation between age and health status was significant.

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018324   Babel S;Tiwari M (Textiles and Apparel Designing Dep, College of Home Science, Maharana Pratap Univ of Agriculture and Techn, Udaipur Rajasthan, Email: sudha_babel@yahoo.co.in) : Occupational health hazards in textiles industry. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 267-71.

Occupational health is an important concern of the working person. Industry is one of the occupation which affects health of workers, In fact the objective of an occupational health service is not only to keep the workers physically healthy but also mentally and psychologically stable. There is thus, a need to have a look on the occupational health of workers so that they can remain healthy and perform the task carefully. There are numerous health and safety issue associated the textile industry. They include is chemical exposure, exposure of cotton dust, organic dust and noise exposure.

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018323   Babel S;Sharma S;Rajvanshi R (Textile and Apparel Designing Dep, College of Home Science, Maharana Pratap Univ of Agriculture and Techn, Udaipur Rajasthan) : Occupational health hazards faced by the dal mill workers. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 143-5.

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018322   Babel S;Rajvanshi R;Sharma S (Textiles and Apparel Designing Dep, College of Home Science, Maharana Pratap Univ of Agriculture and Techn, Udaipur Rajasthan) : Occupational hazards faced by commercial laundry men. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 86-90.

Commercial laundering plays very vital role in human being life. Commercial laundering services is perfect for all bedding linen, work wears, uniforms and towels. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the commercial laundering practices, to know which type of cleaning agent and methods are used in commercial laundering and problem faced by them. Sample for the study was randomly selected by Udaipur doing commercial cleaning from last one to two decade. Study results revealed that soap and detergent powder was mainly used for cleaning of white and coloured cotton and synthetic clothes while silk and woollen garments were washed using neutral detergents and usually dry cleaned. The bleaches commonly used in the laundry process are sodium perborate and sodium hypochlorite. For sizing of cotton, refine wheat flour was used but for silk, gum starch was used. Major health hazards faced by commercial laundry men were physical hazardsi.e. muscular pain, shoulder pain and back ache. Health problems due to chemicals were skin allergies, breathing problem, eye irritation and itching.

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018321   Anjum S;Singh A;Tuteja S (Textile and Clothing Dep, College of Home Science, C S Azad Univ of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur Uttar Pradesh, Email: arch_knp@yahoo.co.in) : Development of innovative abstract motifs for screen printing. Asian J Home Sci 2014, 9(1), 264-6.

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