010420   Hasalkar S;Varghese M A;Ashatatha K V (NO, All India Coordinated Research Project on Family Resource Management,, Dharwad, Karnataka, Email: hasalkarsuma@rediffmail.com) : Factors influencing NTEP management in the selected districts of Karnataka. Asian J Home Sci 2012, 7(2), 242-6.

The present study was conducted during the year 2005-06 in the villages of three districts of Karnataka, India with the objective to analyse the factors influencing the families dependent on Non-Timber Forest Products(NTFPs). The families involved in NTFP activities were purposively selected by using the multistage random sampling procedure. Totally 475 households were selected for the study. Frequency and percentages were used to tabulate the data and multivariate factor analysis technique was employed to analyse the data as per the objectives of the study. Around 12-15 different types of NTFPs were collected from the forests of the study areas. Maximum percentage of women collected the muttal leaves (Butea monosperma) for making leaf plates followed by collection of fuel wood, fodder grass and jamun fruits. The multiple linear regression analyses showed that the number of female respondents involved in NTFP activities in a family, agricultural income and number of NTFPs collected had positive influence and the respondent's age had negative influence on dependence on NTFP activities. The factorial analysis notified that out of the 15 variables, five i.e., NTFP income, total number of days of NTFPs collection, average distance traveled per day for collection of NTFPs, total number of NTFPs collected and total number of agricultural labour days contributed for more than 84 per cent of total variation in NTFP management.

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010419   Gupta R;Bakhshi R;Sandhu P;Sidhu M (Family Resource Management Dep, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana, Punjab, Email: rguptafrm@rediffmail.com) : Physical problems faced by women engaged in papad rolling activity-An analysis of job strain. Asian J Home Sci 2012, 7(2), 275-81.

In a megacity like Ludhiana women from low socio-economic strata are mainly involved in construction industry, cottage industries, domestic services etc. Papad making industry in the city is also among one of them which has provided ample opportunity of employment for the women workers but they suffer adverse health impacts due to awkward postures maintained for long durations and repetitive actions. The present study was therefore conducted primarily with an aim to study the work profile of women engaged in papad rolling and to assess the nature of work and musculo-skeletal problems of women intensively engaged in this activity. The assessment of work was done using Job Strain Index (JSI) and musculo-skeletal problems were identified from intensity of pain using Body Map. The results revealed that women perform papad rolling activity daily for 4-6 hrs./day in sitting -cum-forward bending posture with neck, shoulder and hip flexion and with no rest in between the work. Intensity of exertion indicated that there was noticeable or definite effort made by the women engaged in papad rolling activity. Overall the JSI score was found to be 30.81 which indicated that the work was hazard prone for health. Percentage of mean scores of the intensity of body pain indicated that the respondents felt very severe pain in low back (83.20%), severe pain in upper back (63.20%), hands and wrist (63.20%) and moderate pain in neck, shoulder joints and lower arm (40-50%) indicating trouble in these parts. These being predisposing factors causing musculo-skeletal disorders, there is a need for ergonomic intervention for preventing them in terms of improvement in work posture, modified workplace and introduction of appropriate rest pauses.

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010418   Gupta P;Kulshrestha K;Bakshi R (Home Science Dep, Ginni Devi Modi Girls (P.G.) College, Modinagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, Email: pallavigarg.gg@gmail.com) : Comparative study of clinical examination of children in government and private-aided schools in Ghaziabad district. Asian J Home Sci 2012, 7(2), 305-12.

The present investigation was undertaken to assess the comparative study of clinical examination of children in government and private aided schools. Research has been conducted to collect the data (n=300) of male and female children. Clinical examination method was used to analyze the health status of children. Statistically, significant differences has been observed in the age of the children (p<60>0.05). Private aided schools children reported better socio-economic status. Government schools children were getting lunch through mid day meal by NGO and private aided schools children were getting lunch from their homes. Health problem of children in government schools have been identified in hair (35.33% 'lack of luster' and 23.33% discolouration ), teeth (20.67% mottled enamel), gums (10% spongy bleeding gums) and nails (8.67% brittle and spoon-shaped) whereas, health problems of children in private aided schools havebeen identified in hair (32.67% 'lack of luster' and 21.33% discolouration), teeth (16% mottled enamel) and nails (6% brittle and spoon-shaped). Statistically, significant differences have been observed in clinical examination of gums between children in government and private aided schools (p<60>0.05). Data analysis showed that <60>6 per cent of the children have almost same kind of health problems in face, eyes, lips, tongue, skin and skeletal system in government and private aided schools. Nutritional status of government schools children has been observed much improved and beneficial.

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010417   Dutta S (Home Science Dep, L.T.K. College, Azad, Lakhimpur, Assam, Email: swapnadutta544@gmail.com) : Participation of rural women in ICDS programme in Assam. Asian J Home Sci 2012, 7(2), 354-7.

Integrated child development scheme (ICDS) is one of the world's largest and most unique programmes for the development of women and children. In order to see the participation level of rural women in ICDS, an attempt has been made to know the awareness and perception about different activities of ICDS. The study was carried out in twenty five Anganwadi Centres of ICDS programme of Dhakuakhana Development Block in Lakhimpur district of Assam on which the ICDS project was first introduced in the year 1975-76. There has been found schedule caste, schedule tribes and low income families in this sub division with various problems like illiteracy, poverty, destitution of children etc. in the locality for which the development programme requires strengthening. The findings clearly indicated that although a higher percentage of women were aware about the need of this programme but they were ignored about the various activities that were carried out at Anganwadi Centre and the extent of their participation was woefully inadequate.

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010416   Dayal O;Mishra S (Human Development and Family Studies Dep, School for Home Science, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Univ, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Email: sohamonam@gmail.com) : Impact of family size and gender on personality of school going children among low income group families. Asian J Home Sci 2012, 7(2), 544-7.

This study was aimed at investigating the patterns of personality formation of children as affected by family size, age and gender. Sample of 100 school going children from low income group families were selected purposively from the school of Lucknow city in U.P. They were tested individually for personality development with the help of CPQ personality scale of S.D. Kapoor and other aspects were studied with the help of a pre-structured interview schedule. The significant value of mean score depicted that some of personality factors were affected by family size and rest of them were not affected. And the significant value of t-test showed that a difference was found in personality among boys and girls of large size families. It is suggested that parental collaboration, is necessary to improve children personality.

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010415   Choudhary M L;Verma I M (NO, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (S.U.R.E.), Danta, Barmer, Rajasthan, Email: mlchouodhary_horti@yahoo.com) : Quality evaluation and suitability of varieties for aonla chutney. Asian J Home Sci 2012, 7(2), 385-9.

Chutney samples were prepared using fruits of NA-6, NA-7 and Chakaiya for storage studies. A recipe consisting of 1.0 kg fruit, 1.5 kg sugar, 50 g salt, 15 g ginger, 25 g hot spices, 10 g red chilli, 10 ml glacial acetic acid was found most ideal to prepare chutney. The prepared chutney samples were kept under ambient condition for storage study. The chutney remained acceptable upto 150 days. The chutney prepared from fruits of the cultivar NA-7 had highest content of ascorbic acid, total soluble solids, TSS/ acidity ratio, pH, total sugar, non-reducing sugar and also scored highest organoleptic value at initial stage. While, the content of acidity and reducing sugar were found to be highest in chutney prepared from cultivars NA-6 and Chakaiya. During the storage period of chutney, the acidity, TSS, total sugar, reducing sugar and microbial evaluation (bacterial counts, yeast counts and mould counts) showed increasing trend while ascorbic acid, pH, TSS/acidity ratio, non-reducing sugar and organoleptic evaluation showed decreasing trend with advancement of storage period till 150 days under ambient condition. The chutney prepared from fruits of cultivar NA-7 had the B : C ratio, good sensory evaluation and high nutritional quality which could be considered suitable for developing chutney processed products for commercialization.

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010414   Choudhary M;Kochhar A;Kochhar V (Food and Nutrition Dep, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana, Punjab, Email: moni0986@gmail.com) : Estimation of nutritional and anti-nutritional factors in Aloe vera L. gel powder. Asian J Home Sci 2012, 7(2), 297-301.

Aloe vera has marvelous medicinal properties. All the nutrients present in Aloe vera work together in a synergistic way to create healing and health giving benefits. Biological activities of Aloe vera include promotion of wound healing, antifungal activity, antidiabetic effects, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, immuno-modulatory and gastro-protective properties. Keeping in view the beneficial effects of Aloe vera, the present study was undertaken to analyze the nutritional and anti-nutritional factors in Aloe vera L. gel powder. Aloe vera L. gel powder was analyzed chemically for proximate composition, available carbohydrates, mineral content, dietary fibre constituents and anti-nutritional factors like tannins, saponins and phytic acid. It was found that Aloe vera L. gel powder had 11.9 per cent moisture, 5.8 per cent crude protein, 0.9 per cent crude fat, 0.4 per cent crude fibre, 4.8 per cent ash, 76.2 per cent carbohydrates and provided 336 kcal of energy. It had 1.20 per cent total sugars, 0.62 per cent reducing sugars, 0.58 per cent non-reducing sugars and 0.59 per cent starch. The concentrations of minerals zinc, chromium and iron were 2.35mg per cent, 0.09 mg per cent and 1.46 mg per cent, respectively. In dietary fiber constituents, Aloe vera L. gel powder had 0.4 per cent neutral detergent fibre, 0.3 per cent acid detergent fiber, 0.1 per cent hemicelluloses, 0.3 per cent cellulose and 0.4 per cent pectin. The amounts of antinutritional factors like saponins, tannins and phytic acid content in Aloe vera L. gel powder was 0.01 per cent, 0.01 per cent and 0.08 per cent, respectively.

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010413   Choudhary M;Babel S (Textiles and Apparel Designing Dep, College of Home Science, Maharana Pratap Agriculture and Technology Un, Udaipur, Rajasthan, Email: manishatejan@gmail.com) : Deterioration and conservation of textiles in museums. Asian J Home Sci 2012, 7(2), 605-7.

The word textile conservation is defined as the protection of ancient textile objects from damage and deterioration. Antique textiles and costumes can be maintained for years of use and enjoyment provided that some basic attention is given to their care and preservation. Most antique textiles are composed of natural fibres that may include wool, cotton, linen or silk. The first step in the care of textile collections is to understand and minimize or eliminate factors that cause damage. The second step is to follow basic guidelines for handling, display, storage and cleaning.

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010412   Borthakur M;Borthakur S (NO, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Chirang, Kajolgaon, Assam, Email: mridubs@gmail.com) : Infant feeding practices among the rural mothers of Golaghat district of Assam. Asian J Home Sci 2012, 7(2), 520-2.

The present study was conducted in Golaghat district of Assam. A total of eighty four mothers having children below three years of age were interviewed from four different villages. Out of 130 infants, 21.5 per cent had been given prelacteal feeds. In case of 72.30 per cent of children breast feeding had been initiated within 1hour and all of them were fed with colostrums. Exclusive breastfeeding was practiced only in 46.92 per cent infants and complementary feeding was started at 6 months for 35.38 per cent. The most common complementary food was milk banana (32.30%) followed by rice flour porridge (26.92%). Only 13.84 per cent of mothers used commercial weaning food. The study showed a strong positive correlation of infant feeding practices with mother's age and educational level.

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010411   Borah S (Home Science Extension Education Dep, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana, Punjab, Email: sayanikaborah3@gmail.com) : Problems faced by rural women in technology adoption. Asian J Home Sci 2012, 7(2), 422-5.

The study was undertaken with an objective to identify the problems of respondents in practicing / adopting the technologies dissemination through Home Science Extension programmes. The respondents of the present study were rural women from adopted villages of Department of Extension Education, Faculty of Home Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat selected purposively. The data were collected through a structured interview schedule. It was observed from the findings that the respondents had faced a number of problems in practicing different technologies disseminated through Home Science extension programme. In the area of "smokeless chullha" 29 per cent of the respondents faced the problem of "high cost of the pipe". As regards to "Janata cool chamber" 50 per cent of respondents had the main problem of "do not have vegetables and fruits in surplus to store". Whereas 26 per cent of the respondents opined that the main problem in planting nutrition garden was "non-availability of space". In case of practicing demonstrated food preparation, 47 per cent respondents had faced the problem of "need longer time to prepare". In practicing the programme of demonstrated food preservation a sizeable 22 per cent of the respondents faced the problem of "ingredients are costly". Problems in the area of income generating activities a sizeable percentage of respondents had faced the common problem of costly materials. Although, the respondents showed wide acceptance of various technologies, the study indicates that the respondents in small numbers faced certain problems in practicing of the different technologies disseminated through Home Science extension programme. Costly raw materials such as pipe, brick, foam, food ingredients etc. were faced by small number of respondents. It is expected that the concerned authority will take into account those issues seriously to improve the future extension programmes. Planning of extension programmes considering the expectations of the respondents will create a conducive learning environment to the respondents during implementation of those programme carried out by the department in future.

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010410   Borah R;Kalita M;Ali N F (AICRP on Home Science, Family Resource Management Dep, Faculty of Home Science, Assam Agriculturak Univ, Jorhat, Assam, Email: ruplekha_borah@rediffmail.com) : Physiological cost of parboiling of rice- a food processing activity performed by farm women. Asian J Home Sci 2012, 7(2), 403-6.

Parboiling of rice is a common food processing activity performed predominantly by women in the villages of Assam. Parboiling is done mainly for preparation of indigenous food items such as parboiled rice, puffed rice, flaked rice etc. with conventional tools and is highly time consuming and laborious activity. An attempt was made to assess the physical fitness of respondents, physiological workload, muscular and postural stress involved in the process of parboiling of rice. Rating of perceived exertion (RPE) was calculated using Borg's 5 point rating scale. Body map was used to identify pains in different parts of the body. Twenty rural women without any health problem in the age group of 21-45 years were selected for this experimental study. Physical characteristics of the respondents involved in parboiling of rice revealed that the average height and weight were 150.30cm and 47.70 kg, respectively. Lean Body Mass (LBM) of the respondents was 29.6 kg. Aerobic capacity (VO₂) and fat percentage of the women were found to be 29.80 (ml. kg^-1. min^-1) and 19.61. Results indicate that working heart rate and energy expenditure of the respondents with conventional tool were 104 b.min^-1 and 7.70 kJ/min, respectively. On the basis of average and peak heart rate and energy expenditure, the physiological workload of parboiling of rice was categorized as 'moderately heavy'. Average rating of perceived exertion (RPE) was 3.2 in 5 point scale. The angle of deviation of respondents was 7°0. The incidences of musculo-skeletal problems were observed to be 'severe' to 'moderate' in different parts of the body. Majority of the respondents (83%) experienced pain in shoulder joint, lower back, upper arm, lower arm, hand and wrist. Use of conventional tool as well as poor work station compelled the farm women to adopt awkward postures while performing parboiling activity. Ergonomic interventions are required to enhance work efficiency and comfort level thereby reducing health hazards of farm women.

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010409   Biradar S;Yadav V S (Human Development Dep, College of Rural Home Science (U.A.S.), Dharwad, Karnataka, Email: shweturose@gmail.com) : Influence of mothering and fathering on emotional intelligence. Asian J Home Sci 2012, 7(2), 399-402.

An ex-post-facto study to analyse influence of parenting styles on emotional intelligence was conducted on a purposive sample of 300 male and 200 female students of College of Agriculture and College of Rural Home Science, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka state. The age of the respondents ranged from 18 to 23years. Parenting scale (Bharadwaj et al., 1995) was used to measure the parenting styles. Emotional intelligence questionnaire was used to measure the emotional intelligence. The data were subjected to coefficient of correlation and regression analyses. The results revealed that, there was significant positive correlation between self-awareness, emotional resilience, motivation, interpersonal sensitivity, influence, conscientiousness and fathering. But there was a significant negative relationship between fathering and intuitiveness. Correspondingly there was significant positive correlation between self-awareness, interpersonal sensitivity, influence, conscientiousness and mothering. Whereas there was no significant correlation between intuitiveness, emotional resilience, motivation and mothering. The regression analysis revealed that fathering had significant influence on self-awareness, emotional resilience, interpersonal sensitivity, intuitiveness, conscientiousness and emotional intelligence of the students, whereas mothering had significant effect on influence but fathering and mothering had combined significant influence on motivation of the students.

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010408   Bilquis (Home Science Dep, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Yemmiganur, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, Email: bilquisbasha@gmail.com ) : Effect of home stimulation and early intervention in preventing the developmental delays of rural children. Asian J Home Sci 2012, 7(2), 351-3.

Experimental study was undertaken to assess the developmental status and impact of the intervention programme in preventing the developmental delays among rural children. 35 rural children (3 months to 36 months) from the adopted village Ambam (experimental group) and 35 children from Ranampally village (control group ) of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Rudrur,Nizamabad dist. of Andhra Pradesh were selected as part of the technical programme implementation and found that 75 per cent of the children (3 months-36 months) have developmental delays during the pre-test. Later, the mothers of the experimental group infants were given intervention and home stimulation for a period of 6 months on importance of home stimulation and various activities to be carried out by the care taker with the help of a standardized intervention module and check list. Later, after 6 months, the post-test results indicated the improvement in the child's performance and there were no developmental delays observed in the experimental group children.

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010407   Bansal N;Singh J (Home Science Dep, Nehru Gram Bharati Univ, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh) : Overweight and obesity among school children of Allahabad. Asian J Home Sci 2012, 7(2), 267-70.

Overweight and obesity in children is gradually becoming a major public health problem due to changes in life style and increasing hours of physical inactivity. A cross sectional study was carried out in six different schools on 2436 school children age between 11 to16 yrs. Out of them, 1146 children were from private schools and 1290 were from government schools of this samples examined, boys and girls were 1200 and 1236, respectively. Weight and height of children were measured and body mass index was obtained by calculation. The prevalence of overweight, obesity and underweight was found to be12.1 per cent,5.41 per centand 3.89 per cent, respectively. The prevalence of overweight and obesity was found to be significantly higher among boys (14% and 7.08% ) than girls ( 10.27% and 3.80% ).Children studying in private school had significantly higher rate of overweight and obesity than those from government school (19.45% vs 6.00% ; 10.38% vs 1.08% ). Prevalence of obesity was significantly higher among children who spent long hours on computer/videogames (<62>10hrs/week), indoor games(<62>10hrs/week ), watching T.V.(<62>20 hrs/week), sleeping(<62>10 hrs/day) whereas involvement in exercises/ cycling, outdoor games/sports (<62>30 min/day) significantly lowered the obesity.

1 illus, 3 tables, 18 ref

010406   Balda S;Turan U (Human Development and Family Studies Dep, College of Home Science, C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural Univ, Hisar, Haryana, Email: sbalda@rediffmail.com) : Life skills education for social competence of primary school children. Asian J Home Sci 2012, 7(2), 328-35.

Life skills are the abilities for adaptive and positive behaviour that enable children to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life. Life skills are a group of psychosocial competencies and interpersonal skills that include decision making, problems solving, critical and creative thinking, effective communication and interpersonal relationships, coping with emotions and stress, self-awareness and empathy. All these skills are interrelated. Life skills develop on a continuous basis and are used throughout the life. Childhood is considered as a critical period in the life span of an individual, whatever is taught and learnt during this stage has long lasting impact in one's life. In any community, children face the odds in their life from the early years and throughout their life, hence, it is important to develop healthy life skills from the early years in order to develop social competence through interpersonal problem solving skills. The present study was undertaken in Hisar to promote interpersonal problem solving skills of 6-8 year old children with the objective to make them competent from the early years so that they can solve their day to day problems competently through critical and creative thinking and communicate effectively to develop healthy interpersonal relations and act as a productive member of the society when they are grown up. Intervention programme was provided to these children for a period of one month to promote their interpersonal problem solving skills. Results indicated that after exposure to intervention programme, there was significant improvement in problem solving skills of children.

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010405   Bailur K;Khadi P B;Gaonkar V (Human Development and Family Studies Dep, College of Rural Home Science, Agricultural Sciences Univ, Dharwad, Karnataka, Email: kbailur@gmail.com) : Perception of family relations with academic performance of PUC IInd year science students. Asian J Home Sci 2012, 7(2), 231-6.

An ex-post-facto study to analyse the relationship between the perception of family relations and academic performance on a proportionate random sample of 146 male and 85 female second year science students with the age range of 17-19 years was undertaken in Dharwad city. The standardized questionnaire of family relations and SES developed by AICRP-CD (2002) were employed. The marks obtained in final exam. of I and II PU were considered for the assessment of academic performance. The results revealed that majority of students (48.5%) had normal family relations, it was also found that the family relations influenced the academic performance of the students significantly and positively.

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009463   Chawla A (Human Development Dep, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana, Punjab) : Family violence linked to children's height and weight. Asian sci 2012, 7(1), 1-4.

The present cross sectional investigation is based on a sample of 850 children (430 boys and 420 girls) ranging in age from 8 to 16 years to study the impact of domestic violence on the weight and height of children. The data have been collected from different schools of Ludhiana city. To assess the domestic violence in the families of school children 'family violence scale' was followed. Height and weight of children were taken by following standard techniques. Students 't' test was calculated to see the impact of domestic violence on weight and height of children. The children both boys and girls from low domestic violence families were significantly heavier and taller than children from high domestic violence families.

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009462   Bhanot S;Sharma M;Chauhan G (NO, College of Home Science, Narendra Dev Agriculture and Technology Univ, Kumarganj, Faizabad-224 229) : Food habits of rural and urban people of Eastern Uttar Pradesh: a comparative study. J Ecofriendly Agric 2013, 8(2), 207-12.

Food habits are influenced by a range of factors from local availability to socio-economic aspects. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian are two categories of food habits generally used to classify. This study was conducted in Faizabad district of Eastern U.P. to have a look on the food habits of people with reference to their religion, income and residing area. Results showed that in urban area, half of the sample was vegetarian, whereas in rural area, a greater proportion of sample (58%) was found to be vegetarian. Eggs were found to be more popular among city people. There were differences in food habits according to residing area, income levels and religious aspects of the population sample under study.

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008273   Sharma R;Panwar C (Clothing and Textiles Dep, Banasthali Univ, Banasthali, Rajasthan, Email: urrachnashrma@yahoo.co.in) : Adaptaion of Mughal costumes with structural and decorative detail. Asian J Home Sci 2012, 7(1), 122-5.

Classic period of Mughals was started from 15th century and the empire provided a secure frame work within the artistic genius, and it commanded wealth and resources unparallel in the history of the subcontinent. The Mughals rules themselves were extraordinary patterns of art whose intellectual calibre and outlook was expressed in the most refined taste of clothing. Mughals costumes are adapted with decorative and structural details to produce more interesting creations, and satisfy the consumers as they demand always something new and different to all exist in the market. Now-a-days modified dresses are in fashion or trends more accepted by people to look elegant and more fashionable as they break the monotony in their choice. The present study has been undertaken to add new and interesting ideas, to give a novel effect in garments as to be adapted the mughal costumes by using various design details (pleats, tucks, gathers, smocking, pockets, sleeve, embroideries, beads sequins, gota work etc.) for this purpose designs were arranged in various placements. The garments were prepared and embellishing for analyzing consumer preferences. The developed garments were suitably adapted according to design and details. Further developed designs were assessed by target samples and all of them were largely accepted by the respondents on the basis of silhouette, design detail, colour combination, texture, over all aesthetic appeal and price. Thus, it can be said that adapted or modified Mughals costumes have good market potential and other such areas can be touched upon similarly.

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008272   Sahoo R;Mishra R;Swain H S;Dora K C (NO, College of Fisheries (OUAT), Rangailunda, Berhampur, Odisha-760 007) : Baked seer fish: a value added product for public health. Indian J Anim Hlth 2012, 51(2), 85-92.

Low cost small sized seer fish (Scomberomorus guttatus) which is commonly available along Odisha coast was considered for baking and effect of baking on quality changes has been studied in the present paper. The fish portions of 50 to 60 g each were marinaded with spice mixture at room temperature for 60 min for spices to penetrate into the fish muscle. The heat processing time of fish portions were standardised for 60 min at 15 psi (121.2°C) so as to make the fish bones soft and palatable. Baking time was also standardised at 160°C for a period of 60 min for preparation of baked product. The proximate composition of fish and baked fish portions revealed that moisture content decreased by 15.4% where as crude protein and lipid content increased significantly by 28.04% and 42.4% respectively (p <60> 0.05). The chemical and microbiological changes due to baking the fish portions were also analysed and discussed. The organoleptic evaluation of baked seer fish samples was conducted in a 5-point hedonic scale. Besides, the softness of the bones and its palatability improved the overall acceptability of baked product to a higher degree.

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008271   Ojha P;Narwal K;Tripti B (Family Resource Management Dep, College of Home Science, G.B. Pant Agriculture and Technology Univ, Pantnagar, U.S. Nagar, Uttarakhand, Email: ojha.pragya063@gmail.com) : Study on work pattern of hill farm women of Uttarakhand. Asian J Home Sci 2012, 7(1), 79-82.

Women play a pivotal role in all household, farm and allied activities. Women's contribution to the Indian agriculture and allied activities is a recognized factor. They participate in several activities such as harrowing, transplanting, weeding, picking etc. Hence, the present study was undertaken to determine the extent of participation of women in different activities and also the time spent in performing these activities. A total sample of 900 women respondents from three different zones of Uttarakhand was selected and data were collected through personal interview method on frequency of performance, time spent on each activity and their perception. Five point scales were used to record the frequency of each activity performed by women. The analysis showed that farm women spent maximum time in transplanting activity and in dairy maximum time was spent in cutting of fodder.

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008270   Mishra R;Vidya Dayal;Mishra S (NO, Human Development and Family Studies, College of Home Science, Maharan, Udaipur, Rajasthan, Email: raginimishra2008@gmail.com) : Impact of media on buying behaviour of adolescent girls. Asian J Home Sci 2012, 7(1), 100-3.

Present study was conducted in Kanpur city of Uttar Pradesh. The aim of research study was to find out the impact of media portrayal on buying behaviour of adolescent girls. Purposively, from the schools 120 adolescents (60 early adolescent girls and 60 late adolescent girls) were randomly selected from different schools of Kanpur city. A self-constructed questionnaire was used to find the impact of media portrayal on buying behaviour of adolescent girls, with respect to, willingness to use cosmetics to enhance physical appearance, willingness to buy trendy/modern cloths to enhance physical appearance and willingness to buy accessories to enhance physical appearance. Data were analyzed in terms of percentage, frequency and Chi square (χ²). Findings revealed that all girls (100%) willing to buy cosmetics and trendy/ modern clothes enhanced their physical appearance according to the current trends they observed through the media. Majority of girls (87.50%) were willing to buy trendy/modern accessories (e.g.-goggles, earring, belts etc.) to enhance their physical appearance according to the current trends they observed through the media.

1 table, 11 ref

008269   Mehta S (NO, College of Home Science, Maharana Pratap Agriculture and Technology Un, Udaipur, Rajasthan, Email: sonumehta_08@rediffmail.com) : Knowledge of urban house wives about care and storage practices of clothes. Asian J Home Sci 2012, 7(1), 140-3.

All fabrics and clothing need proper care in order to maintain their luster, texture, shape, appearance and strength. This requires cares during wearing, washing, drying, ironing and storing. The urban women have good knowledge of identification of fibres and fabrics and average in knowledge towards care and storage of clothes. They have poor side towards the label knowledge. They did not know the importance and symbol used in label. Many of them were ignorant about label. The knowledge about stain removal was also low. Thus, it is the need of present scenario that some knowledge package must be developed in order to improve the knowledge of women regarding identification of fibre, care and storage, label information etc. This ultimately increases the life and quality of the garment and decreases the burden on budget at last.

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008268   Kiran U V (NO, School of Home Science, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Univ, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh) : Erogonomic evaluation of grater. Asian J Home Sci 2012, 7(1), 223-6.

Use of modern gadgets and appliances in recent years has apparently simplified the methods of performing household activities. It has on other hand brought in several ergonomic issues towards the health and safe working performance of the users. As there are very few ergonomical studies on kitchen tools, the present study was conducted to evaluate identified models of graters through case analysis. Four models of graters were identified based on the household and market survey and the ergonomic evaluation was carried out on a multiparametric approach. The quantitative and qualitative evaluation of the identified models of the graters revealed that more energy and time was spent while using grater 1 compared to other graters. Grater 2 was found to be user compatible in view of user's comfort, safety and efficiency.

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008267   Kavita Kumari;Kumkum Kumari (Home Science Dep, Magadh Univ, Bodh Gaya, Bihar) : Comparative study on average food intake of rural and urban adolescent boys in Chapra (Saran) district of Bihar. Asian J Home Sci 2012, 7(1), 88-90.

For the purpose 82 adolescent boys from rural and 88 adolescent boys from urban area were randomly selected. A descriptive research design has been used. Information on dietary intake of the adolescent was collected by 24 hours recall method. The data were collected for three consecutive days. It may be inferred from the table that percentage adequacy obtained by rural and urban adolescent boys was above 90 per cent only in case of cereal consumption. But, percentage adequacy was less than 50 per cent in case of green leafy vegetables, fruits and milk products in rural as well as in urban area. It may also be concluded from the results that average food intake of rural boys was higher in most of the food groups except green leafy vegetables, other vegetables, fruits and sugar. However, average intake of total vegetables was higher among rural boys in consumption to urban adolescent boys.

2 tables, 7 ref

008266   Kathwate S;Borkar S (Family Resource Management Dep, L.A.D. College for Women, Nagpur, Maharashtra) : Creating a web protal on entrepreneurship management. Asian sci 2011, 6(1-2), 82-7.

This web portal on entrepreneurship management is the outcome of a long felt desire to help those students of home science who have very little or no knowledge about using the internet for searching about a topic for the purpose of making notes, projects and assignment. The coverage of the web portal is very comprehensive. It is bound to give a very clear cut, explicit and definite answers to the questions that arise when the students learn the subject. T he researcher is confident about the immense utility of the portal. The web portal is created in such a way that it can be accessed easily on-line as well as off-line. In this web portal various web pages were created by using the html codes and tags. These web pages were combined together with the help of various hypertext links. These combined pages together form some modules which are interlinked together for easy access throughout the portal. The modules thus created are: Master Page, Home Page, Unit {1,2,3,4,5}, About Us, Feedback And Contact Us, Click Here For Images.

1 illus, 1 table, 8 ref

008265   Ghatge N S (NO, Trimurti Home Science College, Trimurti Nagar, Newasa Phata, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, Email: nalinihemangi26@rdiffmail.com) : Organoleptic evaluation of soybased formulated soyachakali. Asian J Home Sci 2012, 7(1), 126-9.

Soybased food product, Soychakali was formulated in three different combinations with rice flour and soyflour 40:40, 50:50 and 40:60 ratios. All these three combinations were evaluated organoleptically. Among these combinations, high scored product was selected and chemically analyzed on the basis of their storage stability. Due to attractive colour, flavour, taste appearance and over all acceptability of soychkali prepared with composition III. i.e. rice flour 60 g and soyflour 40 g. scored high by organoleptically. The chemical composition like moisture, ash, crude fibre, crude protein, iron, calcium, zinc, carotene and B complex vitamins were found adequate in soychakali.

7 tables, 7 ref

008264   Dupare A;Nimbarte S (Microbiology Dep, Sevadal Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, Maharashtra, Email: nimkbarte.seema@gmail.com) : Comparative study of quality attributes of spinach grown on vermicompost and artificial fertilizer. Asian J Home Sci 2012, 7(1), 42-7.

In the study, a leafy vegetable was grown using vermicompost and artificial fertilizer, in the Department of Home Science garden and was studied for its sensory characteristics. Recipe was formulated and evaluated. Three trials(T₁,T₂ and T₃) were conducted for testing of various sensory characteristics such as appearance, colour, texture, taste, flavour and acceptability. For this purpose, six human panelists were coded as J₁' J₂' J₃' J₄' J₅ and J₆. Recipes were served fresh. Based on the mean values, results were tabulated and analyzed statistically by applying `t' test. It was observed that vermicompost variety significantly scored maximum than artificial fertilizer. It showed highly significant difference in both the varieties when compared on organoleptic characteristics. Thus, it was concluded that vermicompost variety was highly appreciated and more superior in all the sensory characters over artificial fertilizer which was statistically proved. Thus, by using organic manure for farming, we can save our ecosystem and health by consuming these vegetables.

1 illus, 8 tables, 14 ref

008263   Bishnoi I;Verma S (Home Science Dep, Banaras Hindu Univ, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Email: indira255@yahoo.com) : Solar lantern: A cheap and best technology for rural household. Asian J Home Sci 2012, 7(1), 38-41.

Energy is a life line of modern society and its requirement is increasing as the population is growing. As all sources of energy is limited, therefore, to fulfill the growing need of energy, it is essential to look for renewable energy resources especially `Solar energy', which is clean and available in India. the study was undertaken to promote the use of solar lantern in the village Aurawatand of Naugarh block of Chandauli district. It is a small village having forty one families. A solar lantern was given to each family of the village and impact was seen after a gap of five to six months. It was significant to observe that this solar lantern brought a qualitative change in the life of the villagers, as it is smoke free, easy to use and time is utilized fruitfully due to its five and six hours uninterrupted light. It not only provides light but saves money spent in purchasing of kerosene oil and saves from ill effect of kerosene.

3 illus, 2 tables, 3 ref

008262   Bhat H;Sidhu M K (Family Resource Management Dep, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana, Punjab, Email: hemabhatt2000@gmail.com) : Survey of the ergonomic aspects of kitchen workstation. Asian J Home Sci 2012, 7(1), 83-7.

It is often noticed that very well decorated home kitchen do not invite housewives. To work with the kitchen interior arrangements, she has to do a lot of stretching as well as bending very often. It is beyond doubt that kitchen activities demand a high degree of physical effort leading to fatigue. The major causative factors responsible for this are the static muscular effort and unnatural body postures, mainly resulting from poor designing of kitchen counters, inappropriate kitchen shelves, floor and almost continuing work in standing posture. Therefore, it was imperative to evaluate the existing features of kitchen workstation. The present study revealed that the height of counter varied in between 76 cm to 91 cm and work triangle from 2.6 to 5.3 meters. Kitchen size ranged between 5 and 10.1 m sq., with majority of the kitchens facing east in the selected sample.

5 tables, 14 ref

008261   Balwinder Kaur;Kanwaljit Kaur (Home Science Extension and Communication Dep, College of Home Science, Punjab Agriculural Univ, Ludhiana, Punjab, Email: kanwaljithsee@pau.edu) : Awareness of rural women of Punjab regarding pollution causing and environmentally safe food and cooking practices. Asian J Home Sci 2012, 7(1), 163-5.

Rural households in India are more prone to household pollution as apart from routine pollutants generated in houses especially in kitchens. The present study was conducted to find out the awareness regarding pollution causing and environmentally safe cooking practices in three regions of Punjab i.e. Majha, Malwa and Doaba. For this purpose, 240 rural women of district Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur and Ludhiana were selected. Data were collected through interview schedule. The study revealed that large majority of women (90%) were aware that oils fumes released during process of frying pollutes air. Only one third respondents were aware that use of solar cooker is eco friendly. About 78 per cent of women were not aware that use of heavy utensils is responsible for higher consumption of fuels which leads to air pollution. About fifty per cent of respondent had medium and high level of awareness regarding food and cooking practices. Age, education, mass media exposure, family education and family income were significantly correlated with level of awareness. Although the women had awareness about pollution causing practices but they did not know the alternatives and management strategies to control pollution in kitchen. There is need to educate rural women regarding management of safe food-cooking practices through different interventions.

3 tables, 3 ref

008260   Avinash P;Sankhla A (NO, College of Home Science, Maharana Pratap Agriculture and Technology Un, Udaipur, Rajasthan, Email: dikshabh@gmail.com) : Antioxidant-Rich spices: Consumption trends. Asian J Home Sci 2012, 7(1), 1-5.

Spices are known to be rich sources of antioxidants which contribute to our health by preventing chronic diseases like cancer, cardio-vascular disease, diabetes, etc. However, the consumption practices of spices at the ground level need to be assessed for material information. Thus, the present study was conducted to assess the consumption practices of aromatic spices among the population of Udaipur city of Rajasthan state. The sample comprised of 100 respondents who were homemakers and could provide crisp and authentic information. A questionnaire was prepared and the respondents contacted personally. Results revealed that though consumption of aromatic spices was noteworthy among the population, the use was largely attributed to the taste and flavour imparted by spices in food and the therapeutic or medicinal value of spices was not recognized by the majority of respondents.

7 tables, 8 ref

008259   Arambam Jolly Devi (Family Resource Management Dep, College of Home Science, Central Agricultural Univ, Sangsanggre, Tura, Meghalaya, Email: jolly61080@rediffmail.com) : Microcredit impact through group initiatives in Manipur. Asian J Home Sci 2012, 7(1), 227-8.

In the context of world development, microcredit is taken as indispensable dimension of development. Microcredit acts as a catalyst in the economic empowerment of rural women. The positive aspect of microcredit accessibility to women Self Help Groups with the aid of promoting institution is a real testimony to the magical effect of microcredit.

3 tables, 7 ref

007194   Verma R;Razia P (Family Resource Management Dep, Halina School of Home Science, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agricultu, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, Email: rekhahari50@gmail.com) : Comparative study of two models of solar cooker by using different parameters in cooking of rice. Asian J Home Sci 2011, 6(2), 246-9.

The present study was undertaken with the objective to compare the identified models of solar cookers in three seasons (summer, winter and rainy) and two metals (aluminum and stainless steel) for different parameters time and temperature in cooking of rice The study was conducted at Department of Family Resource Management College of Home Science and Women's Development Allahabad Agricultural Institute-Deemed University Allahabad, U.P. India during Jan. 2006 to Jan. 2009. There were average sunshine hours 8.5 per day and sunny days about 250 days/years. It was concluded from the average time and temperature of both solar cooker models (BSC and PSC) gave better performance during summer in comparison to other seasons and also Al cooking pots were best in rice. Better performance was observed of Parabolic solar cooker than Box solar cooker in preparation of rice cooking.

2 tables, 6 ref

007193   Verma C;Dayal R;Singh P (Family Resource Management Dep, Faculty of Home Science C.S.A. Agriculture & Technology Univ, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Email: chhavi.vm10@gmail.com) : Awareness of Consumer Protection Act and constraints among medical professionals in Kanpur city. Asian J Home Sci 2011, 6(2), 121-3.

The study was conducted to find out the awareness and constraints of doctors regarding implementation of Consumer Protection Act. Purposive sampling design was used for selection of respondents. Maximum (65.22%) respondents belonged to 30-45 yrs of age group. Less than 46 per cent respondents were MS/MD and 26-28 per cent respondents belonged to income group of Rs. 30,000/- to 50,000/. About 96 per cent respondents were punctual about working hours and more than 93 per cent were friendly with their patients and gave full effort to their treatments. Less than 85 per cent respondent were aware of compensation claim for loss/damage in consumer forum. Therefore, it is concluded that majority of medical professionals had face constraints "sometimes" regarding negligence on the part of a patient for taking medicine and not developing confidence among patients.

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007192   Srivastava M;Khatri K (Textiles and Apparel Designing Dep, College of Home Science, Maharana Pratap Agriculture and Technology Un, Udaipur, Rajasthan) : Development of suitable functional clothing for pregnant women and assessment of its preferences. Asian J Home Sci 2011, 6(2), 157-61.

Maternity clothing has a niche market in today's fashion era because of increase number of women worker with the attitude of being well dressed during pregnancy also as at any other time in their life. Thus, there is great need to design clothing for pregnant women. In the present study, the researcher market survey was conducted about availability of maternity clothing and satisfaction of pregnant women with these clothes. Further, based on the findings of the survey, there was designed and developed functional clothing for pregnant women. and recorded preferences of pregnant women towards developed clothing. The data revealed that maternity kameez with kali pattern; half umbrella pattern and `side tie sting' pattern were more liked by pregnant women. Developed functional maternity kameezes were found highly suitable among pregnant women in terms of suitability of structural features, functional aspects, selection of materials and colour combinations used.

2 illus, 5 tables, 3 ref

007191   Srivastava D;Chandra Kumari (Human Development Dep, Faculty of Home Science, Banasthali Univ, Banasthali, Rajasthan, Email: diptisrivastava0@gmail.com) : Awareness and health seeking behaviour of adolescent school girls on menstrual and reproductive health problems. Asian J Home Sci 2011, 6(2), 150-53.

The transition from childhood to adulthood occurs during adolescence period which is characterized by major biological changes like physical growth, sexual maturation and psycho-social development. During this phase of growth the girls first experience menstruation and related problems which is marked by feelings of anxiety and eagerness to know about this natural phenomenon. The study was conducted to assess the health problems, to evaluate health seeking behaviour to find the awareness about pregnancy among them and the awareness about reproductive health among them. The study was conducted on the girls age group (14 - 18) in Banasthali University located in Tonk district of Rajasthan. The study subjects were 100 girl students of 9th - 12th classes. Majority of them (82.5%) attained menarche at 13-14 years. Regarding mensturation, 84 per cent girls perceived it to be a normal process while 16 per cent girls felt that it was abnormal. Commonest reported menstrual problem was dysmenorrhoea (67%) followed by irregular menses (4%) of which only 6.2 per cent consulted doctor and 20.3 per cent, took ever the counter medications from the chemist shops. Knowledge about normal duration of pregnancy was good and need for extra food during pregnancy was poor. Most of the girls knew about importance, duration of child spacing and need for three medical examinations during pregnancy. Major sources of information were television (10.2%), radio (13.3%), peer group (24.3%) and mothers (52.2%). Girls preferred to consult parents (59.2%) and doctors (34.6%) for help at times of having reproductive health problems. The study highlights the need for educating school girls about adolescent health, pregnancy and reproductive health problems through schools and `parents by the health professionals.

7 tables, 9 ref

007190   Sood D R;Waldia R S;Sood R;Sharma A (Food Technology Dep, Guru Jambheshwar Science and Technology Univ, Hisar-125 001) : Functional properties, cooking quality attributes and nutritional profile of soybean (Glycine max L.) genotypes. Indian J Nutr Diet 2012, 49(4), 158-65.

Twenty three genotypes of soybean were evaluated for functional properties, cooking quality attributes and nutritional profile. Variability was noticed in almost all attributes analyzed. Water absorbing capacity values was found to be greater than fat absorbing capacity. Porosity (%) varied from 33.39 to 50.80 per cent and bulk and seed densities remained more or less same, seed coat ranged from 5.44 to 9.94 per cent and pH of the seed leachates did not differ much among genotypes. Methionine was found to be the most limiting amino acid and tyrosine alone superseded the total sulphur containing amino acids that exhibited about 2.10 fold variability. In comparison to whole egg reference protein, presently evaluated soybean genotypes seem to be better that warrant further verification by feeding trials with laboratory animals, if possible, involving school going children.

3 tables, 26 ref

007189   Sonkar S;Pandey A (Food Science and Nutrition Dep, C.S. Azad Agriculture and Technology Univ, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Email: semasonkar@yahoo.com) : Nutritional assessment and life style of primary school children in Ramabai Nagar. Asian J Home Sci 2011, 6(2), 265-8.

Nutrition support to primary education is considered as a means to achieve the objective of providing free and compulsory universal primary education of satisfactory quality to all the children below the age of 14 years by giving a boost to universalization of primary education through increased enrolment, improved school attendance and promoting nutritional status of primary school children simultaneously. The aim of the present study was the assessment of nutritional status and life style of primary school children. For this purpose, 150 samples were randomly selected from Ramabai Nagar. The children's nutritional status was not good because of lower consumption of energy, protein, fat, iron, calcium and vitamins. The consumption of food nutrients was lower than recommended dietary allowances.

3 tables, 6 ref

007188   Sethi R C;Sharma R B (NO, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ujhani, Badaun, Uttar Pradesh) : CAD in the hands of the designer. Asian J Home Sci 2011, 6(2), 292-4.

Computer in the hands of a designer can prove to be a tool of unlimited creativity with the system working as simple as an artist's sketch book. Modifying sketches or images of design concept is simplified with changes in silhouette, style line and colour all with the pressing of keynotes or at the click of mouse. In fraction of a minute, more than a million ideas can be visualised on the monitor screen. A CAD system can alter and modify patterns, create fabric type and add embellishments. For a designer, it can juxtapose accessories and embellishment within seconds for a virtual image.

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007187   Saroj Bala;Khambra K;Singh S S J;Arya N (Textiles and Apparel Designing Dep, College of Home Science, C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural Univ, Hisar, Haryana) : Standardization of paper patterns of kurta-pyzama for pre adolescent boys. Asian J Home Sci 2011, 6(2), 190-2.

Patterns of kurta-pyjama for six chests and six hip girths were made by using standardized anthropometric body measurement (available in the Deptt.). Twevl foundation paper patterns were prepared by modified standard drafting technique of size 28" to 33" for kurta and 31" to 36" for pyjama. The prepared foundation paper patterns were used for cutting and stitching of twelve kurta-pyjamas. Each kurta-pyjama was tried on 10 adolescent respondents having corresponding chest and hip girth. Hence a total of 60 respondents were selected for trial of stitched kurta-pyjama. During trials for reliability assessment of kurta-pyjama, minor changes were observed for all the sizes of kurta-pyjama. On the basis of trials and modified paper patterns, modified kurta-pyjama were altered and retried on three respondents of each size (chest and hip). Hence, 12 foundation paper patterns were standardized.

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007186   Saini S;Davar V (Home Science Dep, Kurukshetra Univ, Kurukshetra, Haryana, Email: vintidavar@gmail.com) : Organoleptic and sensory evaluation of recepies from indigenous foods rich n calcium. Asian J Home Sci 2011, 6(2), 281-3.

Calcium is one of the most essential minerals in the body, available through diet. Dairy products are the richest source of calcium but not liked by everyone. Therefore, there is need to explore more calcium rich indigenous foods and their use in diet. The present study was undertaken with the objective of formulation of recipes rich in calcium. Three recipes of calcium rich Ladoos namely Khus khus coconut ladoo,Til ladoo and Paushtik ladoos were formulated. Sensory evaluation of these recipes was also done. Among the formulated recepies khus khus coconut ladoos were having highest calcium content. The overall acceptability of khus khus coconut ladoos was highest (8.5±0.527) followed by til (7.8±0.632) and paushtik ladoos (7.7±0.483). These recipes ascertain better availability of essential mineral like calcium from sources besides dairy products and help to meet the RDA.

2 tables, 5 ref

007185   Saikia P;Baruah M S;Das M D (Extension Education Dep, College of Home Science, Assam Agricultural Univ, Jorhat, Assam, Email: pompisaikia.aau@gmail.com) : Awareness of farm women about pesticide residue in different foodstuff. Asian J Home Sci 2011, 6(2), 220-22.

The study was undertaken to know the awareness of farm women about pesticide residues in different foodstuff. A sample of 120 farm women was randomly selected from Nagaon and Jorhat in the State of Assam. North West Jorhat Development Block under Jorhat Sub-Division of Jorhat District and Bortradoba Development Block under Nagaon Sub-Division of Nagaon District were selected purposively for the study owing to their proximity to the researchers. From each block, three villages were selected in consultation with block officials of the respective block. From the selected villages 20 respondents were selected who were engaged in crops and vegetable production. Lists of variables were prepared on the basis of the objectives. Data were collected with the help of interview schedule by personal interview method. Farm women had medium level of awareness about pesticide residues in different foodstuff. The findings has shown that farm women were not fully aware about the pesticide residue, which it might be due to their less contact with extension agent, low educational level, not participated any formal training programme and lack of organizational membership.

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007184   Rodge J;Borkar S (Family Resource Management Dep, College of Home Science, Marathawada Agricultural Univ, Parbhani, Maharashtra, Email: dr.jayarodge@rediffmail.com) : Development of the scale to measure behaviour of women entrepreneur. Asian J Home Sci 2011, 6(2), 214-15.

To develop a scale to measure entrepreneurial behaviour of women entrepreneur eighteen components were selected as behavioural characteristics of women entrepreneur. With the help of judges who were experts in different field the responses about relevancy were received. Judges supported the relevancy of ten items out of eighteen items. The finalised scale included ten components along with the scale values based on judges rating. The reliability and validity of the scale revealed highly significant values, hence the scale is valid and reliable to measure the entrepreneurial behaviour of women entrepreneur.

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007183   Rodge J (Family Resource Management Dep, College of Home Science, Maharashtra Agricultural Univ, Parbhani, Maharashtra) : Effect of selected treatments on vase-life and freshness of rose flowers in home decoration. Asian J Home Sci 2011, 6(2), 284-6.

For studying in roses with stem, various concentrations of solutions used were Filtered water-control (T₀, Sucrose -1% (T₁), Sodium chloride-1% (T₂), Gibbrlic acid-60 ppm (T₃ and Glycerin one set l. Two sets of all the treatments were used to assess the effect of daily addition of the solutions in the freshness of roses. In one set (V₀) the respective solutions were added daily to initial level whereas the other set (V₁) was kept without addition. Treatment with 1 per cent salt (T₂) extended the vase-life of roses and had significantly better colour, freshness and firmness of stems. Every day addition of respective solutions to make up the absorbed volume extended the vase-life and had better floral appearance. Similarly, total rate of solution uptake was high and the fresh weight was also more when the volume was made up.

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007182   Mariyappanavar S (Textile and Apparel Designing Dep, College of Rural Home Science, Agricultural Sciences Univ, Dharwad, Karnataka, Email: profsjailajanaik@gmail.com) : Two faced outfits for school going girls. Asian J Home Sci 2011, 6(2), 234-9.

Present study is taken up to design two faced outfits for school going girls and appraise the acceptance and calculate the cost of production of these designer's outfits. The methodology consisted of survey and experimental procedures. Keeping in mind the colour preference by the school going girls mood, swatch, colour and illustration board were prepared prior to product development. Three sets of skirt - top on the basis of standard measurements. The cost of production was calculated and the acceptance for the outfits was assessed by four categories of respondents. The result revealed that irrespective of the categories of the respondents', the most accepted designer's two faced outfit was wrap around skirt - strap top, followed by circular skirt - sling top finally the godet skirt - halter top. These outfits provide greater scope for mix and match and pair off outfits that are remarkably cost effective. This study further throw light on designing reversible winter clothes for kids, special clothes for physically challenged, expectant and lactating mothers as well senior citizens; a trust area for apparel industry and a challenge for commercial production.

2 illus, 3 tables, 3 ref

007181   Mann S K;Kanwaljit Kaur;Randhawa V (Home Science Extension and Communication Management Dep, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana, Punjab) : Women entrepreneur: the emerging economic force. Asian J Home Sci 2011, 6(2), 287-90.

As technology speeds up lives and the new millennium is now upon, it is useful to take time to reflect what will surely be one of the driving forces of the global economy of the 21st century. This is an entrepreneurs' era, as government sectors are turning into private sectors, it is the right time to enter into market as entrepreneurs. Currently, India has the best global talent, which is now required for technical and knowledge skills to take on the entrepreneurial challenges. Today, India is witnessing the emergence of a large number of entrepreneurs, but there is definitely potential for many more. The role of women entrepreneur in economic development is inevitable. Now -a -days women enter not only in selected professions but also in professions like trade, industry and engineering. Women are also willing to take up business and contribute to the Nation's growth. Their role is also being recognized and steps are being taken to promote women entrepreneurship. Women entrepreneurship must be moulded properly with entrepreneurial traits and skills to meet the changes in trends, challenges global markets and also be competent enough to sustain and strive for excellence in the entrepreneurial arena. This paper focuses on Women entrepreneur, understanding of Indian women, their identity and especially their role taking and breaking new paths with new responsibilities. This paper also talks about how women entrepreneurs are playing important role in sustaining economic development and social progress and what are the problems faced by them when they ventured out to carve their own niche in the competitive world of business environment.

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007180   Manhas S;Dogra P;Singh G (Home Science Dep, Jammu Univ, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir) : Knowledge and perception among anganwadi worker regarding gender discrimination and female foeticide. Asian J Home Sci 2011, 6(2), 174-8.

The present investigation was undertaken to know the perception of Anganwadi workers regarding female foeticide on a sample of 100 respondents. The sample was selected from ICDS projects, Jammu and Gandhinagar. Random sampling technique was used to draw a sample for the study. A self devised interview schedule was used as a tool for data collection. The results revealed that majority of the respondents were aware of the prevalence of gender discrimination. They were also aware about the declining sex ratio and repercussions of missing girls. Contributing factors for son preference found were like sons bring dowry, perform last rites, support provider in old age and carry on the family lineage. Awareness of AWW's regarding Medical Termination of Pregnancy and Pre-natal diagnostic techniques (PNDT) act was negligible. They were not aware about guidelines and legal aspects regarding PNDT.

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007179   Lahade K N;Khan T N;Mamilla V V (Foods and Nutrition Dep, College of Home Science, Marathwada Agricultural Univ, Parbhani, Maharashtra, Email: kalpanalahade@yahoo.com) : Consumption practices of green leafy vegetables among selected households. Asian J Home Sci 2011, 6(2), 143-5.

Total number of 100 households were surveyed by personal interview method to elicit the information regarding the consumption practices of green leafy vegetables in Parbhani (M.S.) India. The socio economic background, frequency of consumption of green leafy vegetables and storage practices of selected green leafy vegetables were studied. The results revealed that the majority of the surveyed housewives were of middle aged and were from nuclear families. The literacy level of housewives as well as heads of families was good. Most of them were Primary School educated and were from middle income group. This may be due to the reasons that the surveyed households were urban and rural residents. The occasional consumption of Tandulga (Amaranthus polygramous), Shepu (Peucedanum graveolens), Chickpea gram leaves (Cicer arietinum), Rajkeera leaves (Amaranthus paniculatus) and Patra (Sonchus arvensis) was found to be more than 30 per cent. It was also noticed that very low per cent of subjects used to consume green leafy vegetables leaves in the powder form where as the majority of them consumed green leafy vegetables in cooked form. On the other hand, majority of the families were not having the awareness regarding nutrient content and medicinal value of green leafy vegetables.

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007178   Kulshrestha K;Sharma P (Home Science Dep, Ginni Devi Modi Girls (P.G.) College, Modi Nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh) : Study of mid day meal scheme and its nutritional impact on health of primary classes (6 to 11 yrs.) in Meerut region (Uttar Pradesh). Asian J Home Sci 2011, 6(2), 311-12.

The concept of mid-day meal scheme has a long history in India. A programme for Central Government assistance for mid day meal for children in primary schools throughout the country was considered during the year 1995-96. The present study aims to know the mean intake of various nutrients among the children according to districts of Meerut Region.

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