023836   JOSEPH J, T I MANOJ (Physical Education Dep, Coll of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala) : Gender difference in dietary practice on vegetables and fruits among undergraduate college students in Kerala. Int J Phys Educ Sports Health 2017, 4(6-B), 58-65.

The study examines the dietary practices on vegetables and fruits among undergraduate students in Kerala and is intended to provide reliable data describing the characteristics of undergraduate college students of 18 to 23 years of both sexes. The sample represent proportionately the various districts of Kerala state with 1153 male (Mean Age = 19.44 years) and 1794 female (Mean Age = 19.35 years). Among the respondents 26.6% male and 30.3% female from 1st year, 30% male and 32.7% females from 2 nd year, 41.5% males and 34.6% females from 3rs year and 1.9% male and 2.4% female from 4th year of study at their respective colleges.Statewide 24.56% girls and 27.25% boys have eaten vegetables 3 times per week during the 7 days before the survey. The prevalence of having not eaten vegetables during the 7 days before the survey was higher among male (8.76%) than female (5.74%) students. It also found that, there is significant difference between male and female in eating vegetables during the last 7 days. Statewide 47.06% students have not drunk 100% fruit juice during the past 7 days before the survey. The prevalence of having not drunk 100% fruit juice during the past 7 days before the survey was higher among female 50.72% than male 41.37% students. Statewide 19.65% students have not eaten fruit during the past 7 days before the survey. The prevalence of having not taken fruits during the past 7 days before the survey was higher among male 20.20% than female 19.28% students. But 48.6% male and 46.87% female consumed fruits 1 to 3 times during past 7 days before the survey.

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023835   KUMAR A (Physical Education Dep, SGGS Khalsa Coll, Mahilpur, Punjab) : Effect of anxiety level in sports female and non-sports female groups. Int J Phys Educ Sports Health 2017, 4(6-A), 32-3.

The purpose of this study was to compare the Sports Competition Anxiety of sports female and nonsports female at college level. The present study was conducted on the 50 sports female and 50 nonsports female of college level of Punjab. Their age was ranged 18 to 25 year. The collection of data to measure e Sports Competition Anxiety Marten’s (1977) Inventory was used. For the analysis of data, collected by administering the questionnaire to all the subject’s t- test was employed at p<0.05 level of significant. The result of the study concluded that there was statistically significant difference in sports female and non-sports female. It is clear that the mean sports female between of non-sports female is significantly higher than the mean Sports Competition Anxiety of the non-sports female.

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023834   RAMAJAYAM M (Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya, Marathi Coll of Physical Education, Coimbatore,Tamil Nadu) : Reaction time on various physical education college of inter collegiate men hockey players. Int J Phys Educ Sports Health 2017, 4(6-A), 29-31.

Reaction time is the ability to respond quickly with proper posture and control to a stimulus such as sound or sight. In many instances, quickness is more important than straight ahead speed. To achieve the purpose of the present study seventy two subjects were selected various physical education colleges from Tamil Nadu from Selvam college of physical education, YMCA college of physical education, Ramakrishna mission Vidyalaya Maruthi College of physical education, Tamil Nadu Physical Education Sports University, Tamil Nadu. Hockey Inter collegiate tournaments held at Maruthi College of physical education during September- 2017. Each college eighteen players were selected. Their age ranged from 21 to 25 years. The selected criterion variable reaction time was tested using the chronoscope (reaction timer) apparatus, The procedure was repeated for three times and three readings which appeared on the display were noted. The least reading of the three was taken as subject’s best reaction time and was recorded in the subject’s record profile. The inter stimulus interval was randomly adjusted between 5-10 seconds. The same procedure was followed for determination of visual reaction time (in m sec) for Red and Green stimuli using both hands. The data were collected and treated with ANOVA. If obtained ‘F’ ratio was significant scheffe’s post hoc test was used to find out the paired mean difference. The level of confidence was fixed at 0.05. The results shows that there is significant difference among the inter collegiate men players of reaction time. The Maruthi College of physical education men hockey players better reaction time compared with TNPESU, SELVAM and YMCA college.

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023833   VASHISHTHA R, SAROHA R, VANAIK A K ,UPPAL A K (Physical Education Dep, Univ of Delhi, Delhi) : Personality characteristics of elite male and female gymnasts. Int J Phys Educ Sports Health 2017, 4(6-A), 26-8.

The purpose of the study was to compare the elite male and female gymnasts with respect to five personality traits namely Extraversion, Agreeableness, Openness, Conscientiousness, and Neuroticism. The subjects for the study were male (N= 18) and female (N=12) elite level gymnasts, whose ages ranged between 18 to 25 years. In order to collect data pertaining to male and female elite gymnasts, Big Five Inventory developed and standardised by Oliver P. John, was used. The test consisted of 44 brief personality descriptors to which the test-taker responded with degree of agreement or disagreement on a 5-point Likert scale. The analysis of data clearly revealed that elite male and female gymnasts do not differ in any of the personality traits namely Extraversion, Agreeableness, Openness, Conscientiousness and Neuroticism.

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023832   SINGH H, KANG G S (Constituent Coll, Punjabi Univ, Punjab) : Relationship of selected kinematical variables with performance of counter spiker in volleyball players. Int J Phys Educ Sports Health 2017, 4(6-A), 22-5.

The aim of the study to find out the Relationship of selected Kinematical variables with performance of counter Spiker in Volleyball players. In this research total Ten Inter-University level male volleyball players were randomly selected from north zone as subjects for the study. The separate data will collected as for all counter spikers. The subjects were explained about the objective of the study. Age of subjects ranging between 19 to 24 years. For this study six variables selected, these variables are: (EHa) horizontal acceleration of elbow joint, vertical velocity of elbow joint, (EVa) vertical acceleration of elbow joint, (SHv) horizontal velocity of shoulder joint, (SHa) horizontal acceleration of shoulder joint, (SVv) vertical velocity of shoulder joint and (SVa) vertical acceleration of shoulder joint. Motion capture technique was used in this study. The films were analyzed by using standard “quintic coaching v-17 software” approved by Human kinetics. After collection of data Karl Pearson’s product moment coefficient correlation statistical technique was used. In order to check the significance, level of significance was set at 0.01.the outcome of the study proved that the significant relationship of all selected Kinematical variables with performance of counter Spiker in Volleyball players.

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023831   KOCH A, MISHRA V B (L.N.I.P.E, Madhya Pradesh) : Relationship of selected motor fitness components with the performance of two hands snatch. Int J Phys Educ Sports Health 2017, 4(6-A), 20-1.

The purpose of the study was to investigate a relationship between a selected motor fitness components with the performance in two hands snatch among the male weightlifters of Lakshmibai national Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior. Twenty-five subjects were taken for the study and the age of the subjects ranged between 18 to 24 yrs. Motor fitness components explosive leg strength, strength endurance for abdomen, grip strength, shoulder flexibility and flexibility of the spine were selected. These motor fitness components were measured through a valid test by establishing a tester reliability. The performance of each of the subject was witnessed by three judges. Based on the rules of the correct lift, the performance was recorded. Each subject was given three attempts and the best was taken for the analysis of the study. The data was analysed using Pearson product moment correlation and the level of significance to test the hypothesis was set at 0.05 level. It was hypothesized that there will be no significant difference between selected motor fitness components with the performance of the two hands snatch. The result of the study showed that all the selected motor fitness components have shown a positive correlation with the performance of the two hands snatch.

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023830   SINGH H, SINGH D (Punjabi Univ Constituent Coll, Bathinda, Punjab) : Biomechanical analysis of spiking skill in volleyball. Int J Phys Educ Sports Health 2017, 4(6-A), 15-9.

The aim of the study to find out the Biomechanical analysis of spiking skill in volleyball. In this research total ten Inter-University level male volleyball players were randomly selected from north zone as subjects for the study. The separate data will collected as for all counter spikers. The subjects were explained about the objective of the study. Age of subjects ranging between 19 to 24 years. For this study ten variables selected, these variables are: angle of wrist joint, angle of elbow joint, angle of shoulder joint, angle of hip joint, angle of knee joint, angle of ankle joint, horizontal velocity of wrist joint, horizontal acceleration of wrist joint, vertical velocity of wrist joint and vertical acceleration of wrist joint. Motion capture technique was used in this study. The films were analyzed by using standard “Quintic coaching v-17 software” approved by Human kinetics. After collection of data Karl Pearson’s product moment coefficient correlation statistical technique was used. In order to check the significance, level of significance was set at 0.01. The outcome of the study proved that the significant relationship were found in these variables: Angle of ankle joint, Horizontal velocity of wrist joint, Vertical velocity of wrist joint, Horizontal acceleration of wrist joint & Vertical acceleration of wrist joint and insignificant relationship were found in these variables: Angle of wrist joint, Angle of elbow joint, Angle of shoulder joint, Angle of hip joint & Angle of knee joint.

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023829   DUTTA N, BANDYOPADHYAY N (JLDB Vidyalaya, West Bengal) : A study on underlying factors of the success of pullela Gopichand in badminton. Int J Phys Educ Sports Health 2017, 4(6-A), 11- 4.

An athlete reaches its summit of performance, is always glorious; but to achieve such success the athlete has to come across many odds and hardship. Pullela Gopichand a shuttler of India gradually and consistently reached such an extent where he became the supreme Badminton champion of the globe. This is thought to be perhaps due to his genetic endowment as most of his family members were inclined to Badminton. Despite his birth in Chirala village away from Hyderabad City, his involvement with Badminton initiated at the age of three years. He became gradually involved in a more organized form in the city of Hyderabad where he happened to be admitted under the guidance of SAI Hostel and dedicated coaches. The series of success started from U – 14 yrs. competition and his performance elevated linearly by leaps and bounds towards National Championship under the guidance of Mr. S. M. Arif and Prakash Padukone. Financial crisis could not hinder his progress because of sacrifice of the members of his family. He achieved Junior National Championship and Senior National Championship for consecutive five years. After severe knee injury pullela Gopichand was out of the court, but his tremendous grittiness brought him back to the court. In International Competition he won French Open, Scottish Open and All England Championship in 2001 and became Arjuna, Padmashree and Rajib Khel Ratna and Padmabhushan.

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023828   YADAV H, LEHRI A , KAUR M P (Sports Science Dep, Punjabi Univ, Patiala, Punjab) : Flexibility in Punjabi girls: An observational study. Int J Phys Educ Sports Health 2017, 4(6-A), 7- 10.

Flexibility can be defined as the range of motion (ROM), or movement around a single joint or set of joints. Flexibility is an important component among these for assessing an individual fitness level. Tightness in muscles interferes with normal functioning and may further limit ROM. The present study is an observational study, for evaluating the flexibility among girls. A total of sixty girls were recruited. An inclusion criterion was set for selecting the subjects into the study: 1) Only females subjects were recruited. 2) Age range was 20-25 years. 3) Only non-athlete were recruited in the study. 4) Written signed informed consent was taken from all the subjects. Those subjects who were not co-operative and not willing to participate in the study were excluded. The anthropometric measurement were calculated which includes weight and height. The outcome measure, flexibility was measured by sit and reach box. The results from the present study suggested that, the mean age and standard deviation of sixty nonathlete Punjabi girls was 23.53±1.11. The mean weight and height with standard deviation was 55.08±6.73 and 161.146±6.35 respectively. Also, the mean and standard deviation of flexibility was calculated which was 9.30±4.70. The study concluded that there was an average level of flexibility among non-athlete Punjabi girls.

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023827   UTTAM M, LEHRI A , SINGH S (Sports Science Dep, Punjabi Univ, Patiala, Punjab) : A study to evaluate the anthropometric profile among Punjabi boys. Int J Phys Educ Sports Health 2017, 4(6-A), 3- 6.

Anthropometry is the study of measurement of shape, size and proportions of human body. It is the important measure to assess physical characteristics and growth pattern of human body. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the important anthropometric measures among Punjabi boys. 40 hostel living Punjabi boys were participated in a study. The simple random sampling was used for the selection of the subjects. The anthropometric measurements taken for the assessment of subjects are height, body weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, hip circumference and waist hip ratio (WHR). The results of the present study indicated that, the mean height, weight and BMI with standard deviation of Punjabi boys was 174±24.05, 67.42±11.43 and 21.93±3.06 respectively. The mean waist, hip circumference, waist hip ratio with standard deviation was 32.87±3.72, 36.02 ± 3.14 and 0.91±0.08 respectively. The study concluded that BMI and waist hip ratio values are within the normal range among Punjabi boys.

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023826   KUMAR A (Physical Education Dep, SGGS Khalsa Coll, Mahilpur, Punjab) : Comparison of anxiety level in successful female and unsuccessful female groups. Int J Phys Educ Sports Health 2017, 4(6-A), 1- 2.

The purpose of this study was to compare the Sports Competition Anxiety of successful female sports and unsuccessful sports female at college level. The present study was conducted on the 60 successful female sports and 60 unsuccessful sports female of college level of Punjab. Their age was ranged 18 to 25 year. The collection of data to measure e Sports Competition Anxiety Marten’s (1977) Inventory was used. For the analysis of data, collected by administering the questionnaire to all the subject’s t- test was employed at p<.001 level of significant. The result of the study concluded that there was statistically significant difference in successful female and unsuccessful sports female. It is clear that the mean successful female between of unsuccessful sports female is significantly higher than the mean Sports Competition Anxiety of the unsuccessful sports female.

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023825   AGHAEI H, RAHNAMAY M (Islamic Azad Univ, Tehran, Iran., Email: hossenaghayi96@gmail.com) : The effectiveness of teaching mindfulness on reduction of stress, thinking control and working memory of military personnel. Biosci Biotechnol Res Asia 2017, 14(4), 1457-64.

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness training on reducing stress, thinking control and work memory of military staff. This quasi-experimental study was conducted with pre-test, post-test and control group. The statistical population of this research was all military personnel. Using available sampling, 60 people were selected as the sample volume and they randomly placed in two control and test groups of 30 people. Intervention of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on test group was performed in 8 sessions for two months and after intervention, a post-test was performed again. The data gathering tool was DASS-21 questionnaire. After collecting data through a questionnaire, SPSS software version 22 was used to analyze the statistical data. The results of covariance analysis indicated that there is a significant difference between the average scores of the post test of the test and control groups, and teaching mindfulness has been effective in reducing stress, thinking control and work memory of military personnel. This means that reduction of mind-fullness-based stress has been able to influence the reduction of stress, thought control, and work memory by creating a more positive attitude towards their abilities, creating a proper attention environment and self-control.

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023824   HAMEDINIA M, SHARIFI M, HOSSEINI-KAKHAK A, (Sport Physiology Dep, Hakim Sabzevari Univ, Sabzevar, Email: mrhamedi1350@gmail.com) : The effect of eight weeks of aerobic, anaerobic and resistance training on some factor of Endocannabinoid system, Serotonin, Beta-Endorphin and BDNF in young men. Biosci Biotechnol Res Asia 2017, 14(3), 1201-10.

The aim of this study was investigated the effect of eight weeks of aerobic, anaerobic and resistance training on some endocannabinoid, serotonin, beta-endorphin and BDNF agents of young men. Thirty-two young men (19 to 25 years old) who did not have regular physical activity were randomly divided into four groups, and each of them were participated in various sports exercises for eight weeks. A group for aerobic exercises (two exercises with 65-70 maximum heart rate 3 sessions per week), an anaerobic exercise group (two exercises with a maximum intensity of 3 sessions per week), a group for circular resistance exercises (6-8 Station Which is repeated 8-12 times, and for three times a week) and finally a group was selected as a control. ELISA method was used to measure endocannabinoid system, serotonin, beta-endorphin and BDNF factors. The results showed that eight weeks aerobic training significantly increased serotonin levels and eight weeks aerobic and anaerobic exercise significantly increased BDNF. Aerobic, anaerobic, and resistive exercises have no significant effect on arachidonoyl glycerol (2-AG), anandamide(AEA) and beta-endorphin. There was a significant increase in happiness in all three training groups compared to the control group.The results of this study indicated an increase in mediation associated with pleasure and happiness in humans. Concerning the particular effect of long-term exercise on the endocannabinoid system, it is difficult to conclude.

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023823   TOUSI M M, EMAMI T, HOSEINI S M (Sport Sciences Dep, Ferdowsi Univ of Mashhad, Iran., Email: mojtabahoseini_61@yahoo.com) : The effect of initial practice with dominant and non-dominant hand on acquisition, retention and transfer of a complex motor task. Biosci Biotechnol Res Asia 2017, 14(3), 1067-74.

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of practice order with dominant and non-dominant hand on acquisition, retention and transfer of basketball dribbling skills of female students at Ferdowsi University. The subjects were 20 female students of General Physical Education (19-24), who did not have any experiences in basketball with dominant right hand. They were randomly selected and equally assigned into two groups. The subjects practiced within the program for 4 weeks, 2 times a week and 45 minutes per session. Group A practiced with their dominant right hand for the first four sessions and then switched to their left hand for the second four sessions. Group B practiced reversely. The subjects were assessed by Slalom-Dribble-Test in pre-test and post-test. Retention and transfer tests were performed one week after the exercise was finished. The results showed that there was no significant difference between the two groups in acquisition of dribbling skill (p=0.053). Movement time has been significantly reduced from pre-test to post-test (p=0.00). The results showed better performance of the right hand compared to the left (p=0.042). Both groups had a shorter dribbling time with the right hand compared to the left hand in the post-test and retention test. There was no significant difference between two groups in transfer task (p = 0.16). The results indicate that practicing with dominant and non-dominant limbs in the initial motor learning seems to be important to improve performance of both limbs and to strengthen bilateral competence of the learners.

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023822   HAMID T, VAIDA N (Home Science Dep, Univ of Kashmir, J&K) : Effect of socio-medical parameters on fertility status of scheduled tribe women in Kashmir. Int J Multidiscipl Res Dev 2017, 4(11), 197-200.

The study was undertaken to access effect of socio-medical factors on fertility status among Scheduled tribe women of Kashmir. The total number of 408 Scheduled Tribe women (Gujjar and Bakkerwal) in the reproductive age (18-45 years) from four districts of Kashmir i.e. Anantnag, Baramulla, Gandarbal and Srinagar were covered. Standard reproductive health status interview schedule as framed by NFHS-3 (National Family Health Survey) volume II 2005-2006 with selective modification as per requirement was used to collect data. The results revealed significant effect (P < 0.05) of Socio-medical factors like educational level, age at marriage, income and husband`s educational level on fertility status of respondents. Thus the study recommends improvement in literacy and socioeconomic status of the tribal people through implementation of various national level schemes.

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023821   MUHAMMAD A (Social Science Dep, Bahauddin Zakariya Univ, Pakistan) : Food insecurity: A global challenge, in a multi-disciplinary framework. Int J Multidiscipl Res Dev 2017, 4(11), 191- 6.

Food insecurity has many causes that are mutually extremely interrelated and rooted within a complex network of social, political, economic and cultural institutions. We framework the possible of a multidisciplinary approach for creating an innovative research cascade in the study of food insecurity, and examine existing gaps in food insecurity research and methodological problem in producing research that is available to researchers. New research needed rise above conventional boundaries between the natural and social sciences. This paper explains the part of applied research for growth and extension services through the multidisciplinary approach of enhancing food production and stopping losses. This paper arises with an explanation of numerous disciplinary approaches for understanding the micro- and macro-level reasons of food insecurity. We point out chances for cooperation among these approaches within a multidisciplinary framework. By explaining the research questions to be answered inside this specific collection, we boost other discipline researcher for emerging their own type of multidisciplinary food insecurity research.

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023820   UMAGANDHI R, PAVITHRA P (Nadar Saraswathi Coll of Arts and Science, Tamil Nadu) : The study of linguistic meaning. Int J Multidiscipl Res Dev 2017, 4(11), 163- 4.

Linguistics or linguistic science can, broadly speaking be defined as a branch of knowledge consisting of a scientific study of language. Semantics is the study of meaning and its manifestation in language. The study of linguistics units and their principles of combination would not be complete without an account of what these units mean, what they are used to talk about and what they are used to communicate.

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023819   MONTE R N, BUAN A R (Univ of the Philippines Los Banos, Philippines) : The relationship between alcohol use and peer pressure among college athlete and non-athlete students. Int J Multidiscipl Res Dev 2017, 4(11), 137- 41.

The primary focus of this study is to investigate the connection between peer relationships and alcohol use among Filipino college athlete and non-athlete students. This paper had examined the contribution of peer pressure to the initiation of alcohol use and the implications of alcohol consumption to Filipino athletes and non-athlete students. To give deeper understanding and justification on the main issue, the descriptive research method was utilized in this study using literature review. The study also identified that college students either athletes or non-athlete often struggle when dealing with the pressure to drink alcohol. Responding to peer pressure is part of human nature but some people are more likely to be in harm or in danger because of it. It consistently linked to alcohol use in college students. Higher peer pressure susceptibility is found to be the main factor why most college athletes and non-athlete students face emotional, physical and mental issues. The research also discussed other studies to re-examine the relationship between participation in sport and binge drinking and how this varies by age and gender. To do so, this study have discussed and analyzed the influences among athletes and non-athletes and implied possible explanations for the relationship between alcohol drinking and peer pressure in organized sport.

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023818   MODAK R (Philosophy Dep, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha Univ, West Bengal) : An exposition on the mind-body dualism. Int J Multidiscipl Res Dev 2017, 4(11), 122-3.

The philosophy of mind is generally concerned with the following two types of questions— epistemological and metaphysical. The epistemological questions are the questions about what we can know when it comes to the mind. These epistemological questions include questions about (a) how we can know about the mental states of others, (b) how we can know about our own mental states, and (c) the nature of these forms of knowledge. Metaphysical questions are concerned with the fundamental structure of the mind. The problem that has dominated the philosophy of mind over the last three centuries or so, and which will provide the basis of these notes, is a metaphysical one: the mind-body problem. This paper is an attempt to answer these questions.

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023817   FITRIATI T K (State Univ of Jakarta, Indonesia) : Effect of emotional intelligence and self-concept of self-management Case study on teachers and education personnel at State Junior High School 23 Bekasi. Int J Multidiscipl Res Dev 2017, 4(11), 55-7.

Education is the work done by planned, integrated and continuous or lifelong education. Education is a process of civilization and human culture. The research aims to analyze the influence of emotional intelligence and self-concept of the self-management so that one can work optimally in accordance with the objectives of the organization. The study was conducted on teachers and education staff at State Junior High School 23 Bekasi as much 48 respondents, the sampling technique using random sampling by means of regression analysis. The results showed that emotional intelligence and self-concept in a positive and significant effect on self-management.

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023816   SANDESH K S, RAI S R, RAI D R, KUMAR D A, ISHWARA NAIK CH (Social Work Dep, Nehru Memorial Coll, Karnataka) : The effect of socioeconomic status on treatment of cancer in India. Int J Multidiscipl Res Dev 2017, 4(11), 28-30.

Healthcare is an essential element in the lives of all humans, yet it is controlled by so many factors that determine how it can be delivered. The difference in the social class and economic status of individuals contribute to the disparity in the treatment of some conditions mostly because of the costs incurred and processes required. As for the case of India and its population, the significant factors hindering cancer treatment include late diagnosis of the condition affected by various social beliefs and cultures. On the other hand, while cancer centers do exist, the infrastructure in some regions deters most patients from accessing the services provided. It is also observed that the high numbers of cancer patients exceed that of the oncologists giving them a hard time to manage each as required and expected. Despite the information and rate of literacy among Indian women, breast cancer is prevailing making it a concern to all involved stakeholders. The research conducted on what causes cancer and the reasons it is on the rise has helped healthcare practitioners to come up with relevant solutions that ease treatment and allocation of information. The goal of all cancer centers is to inform individuals of all the cancer causes for them to play a role in prevention. On the other hand, more oncologists are needed, so training as many individuals a possible will help curb the patient: doctor ratio disparity.

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023815   SANDESH K S, RAI S R, RAI D R, KUMAR D A (Social Work Dep, Nehru Memorial Coll, Karnataka) : Awareness about cancer among the public in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. Int J Multidiscipl Res Dev 2017, 4(11), 21-3.

Cancer is a curable disease that can turn terminal when presented for treatment in its later stages. While it is a non-communicable illness, many factors contribute to its prevalence including genetics, lifestyle and exposure to toxic waste. Social work involves helping individuals, families and communities to improve their overall well-being to enhance social functioning (Healy, 2014). Oncology social workers help patients and their families cope with the distress brought on by cancer from its onset to the treatment or terminal stage (Mostert, 2017). Social workers in the Dakshina Kannada area, therefore, must create awareness on the causes of various cancers, their advancement and treatment to increase the current cancer survival rate (Mostert, 2017; National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research, 2017). This paper reviews the cancer awareness levels in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka state in India to determine the levels of cancer awareness causal factors and possible solutions that social workers can use to solve the issues this raises.

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023814   SWAMY V N (Fashion and Apparel Design Dep, The Oxford coll of science, Bangalore, Karnataka, Email: gvnnarayan@gmail.com) : Assessment of calorimetric, antibacterial and fastness properties of silk fabric dyed with Casuarina equisetifolia. L. leaf extract. Indian J Tradit Know 2017, 16(4), 714-9.

The present study was conducted to explore the coloring potential of Casuarina equisetifolia L. leaves and to improve color strength of dye using different mordants. Analysis of experiment revealed that at 90 °C and 90 min could reach optimal extraction. The extracted dye was applied to the dyeing of silk fabrics using different methods, with and without mordants. It was found that mordants had a significant effect on the color of dyed silk fabrics. Color shades of tan, beige, sandy and straw were obtained. Significant differences in color strength and CIE lab coordinates were observed, depending on mordant type and mordanting method. The performance of dyeing process was evaluated by measuring the colour yield (K/S). All the dyed silk fabrics demonstrated good color fastness to washing, good fastness to rubbing and acceptable color fastness to light. The dyed samples are also tested for antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and found to possess antimicrobial activity. In general, the abundantly available agricultural by product C. equisetifolia was found to have great potential to be utilized as a natural textile dye material.

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023813   KHANDELWAL N (ASPEE Coll of Home Science, Gujarat, Email: neeta.udr@gmail.com) : Ethnoveterinary practices among women of Banaskantha district, Gujarat. Indian J Tradit Know 2017, 16(4), 614- 25.

A survey was conducted for documenting indigenous knowledge used by rural women for animal healthcare in and around Dantiwada taluka of Banaskantha district, Gujarat. Interviews of 200 rural women revealed that an inventory of 43 local practices was used for treating 10 ailment, like diarrhea cold, fever, foot & mouth disease, indigesition,etc., in domestic animals. Different plant parts (i.e., leaves, bark, roots, etc.) and products (i.e., fruits, condiments,spices,etc. available locally or easily accessible in close vicinity have been used for medicinal purpose. Twenty veterinarika ethnoveterinary practices were engaged for scientific assessment of documented practices. According to experts on 30 practices adopted by locals could be considered useful as it followed scientific basis, however rest 13 were not | recommended due to lack of scientific rationale. This and similar studies documenting indigenous knowledge of remedy for animal ailments, may prove helpful in carrying out further scientific research and can lead to popularization of cheaper and more effective ethnoveterinary practices.

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023812   HIDAYATRI S, SUANSA N I, FRANCO F M (Curtin Univ, Miri, Malaysia, Email: tropicalforezt@gmail.com) : Using Ethnotaxonomy to assess traditional knowledge and language vitality: a case study with the Urang Kanekes (Baduy) of Banten, Indonesia. Indian J Tradit Know 2017, 16(4), 576-82.

The Urang Kanekes of Banten, Indonesia are culturally divided into two groups, namely Urang Jero (inner Kanekes) who follow the traditions and customs strictly, and an Urang Luar (outer Kanekes) who tolerate minor deviation from the customs and traditions. The present study looks into the vitality status of the traditional knowledge (TK) and language of the community, comparing trends from the inner and outer Kanekes. Sixteen knowledgeable elders from the Urang Jero (inner Kanekes) were interviewed in the first phase, while thirty randomly chosen adult members from the Urang Luar (outer Kanekes) and another 30 from the Urang Jero (inner Kanekes) were interviewed in the second phase. Interviews followed the methodology stipulated by the TK and Language Vitality Index (TraLaVi) which was used to analyse the vitality of TK and language. The results of the study show that the Urang Kanekes have been successful in maintaining high TK and language vitality, and there is no significant difference in the vitality status of TK and language between the inner and outer Kanekes people.

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023811   NAITHANI R (Home Science Dep, H.N.B. Garhwal Univ, Uttarakhand, Email: rekhanait@rediffmail.com) : A study on knowledge and regarding menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls in Pauri, Uttarakhand. J Mount Res 2017, 12, 25-9.

Adolescent girls often lack knowledge r due to socio-cultural barriers in which they grow u schools and inter colleges of urban and rural areas o of 13-16 yr . They belonged to middle income and menarche at the age of 13 years (81%), the mean received information about menstruation from thei the and, 83% girls were aware about the right age which girl can conceive, but maximum(75%) were new about family planning. Eighty six percent girls about hygienic practices pertaining to menstruation.

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023810   SHARMA S, SINGH P (Humanities and Social Sciences Dep, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Email: sukanya@iitg.ernet.in) : Luminescene dating of neolithic pottery in north east India. Curr Sci 2017, 113(3), 492-6.

Imprecise chronological data have long been affecting archaeological studies in Assam and Meghalaya, North East India. Relative dating methods have been used to study the antiquity of stone tools and ceramics found in the archaeological sites of these two areas. Both the areas are important as the eastern Asiatic Neolithic complex of double-shouldered celts and cord-marked pottery was first reported in India from Daojali Hading, Assam (1961), Garo Hills, Meghalaya has the highest concentration of prehistoric sites found in North East India. Optically stimulated lumi- nescence dating offered an excellent opportunity for dating the ceramic samples recovered during the first excavations in 1961 (Daojali Hading in Dima Hasao district Assam) and 1999 (Gawak Abri, Garo Hills), as the method provided a direct age estimate of the time of last exposure of quartz or feldspar minerals to light or heat, and the purity of the etched quartz (i.e. any feldspar contaminations) can be confirmed by infrared stimulated luminescence technique. Date obtained from Daojali Hading is 2.7 ± 0.3 ka (LD1728) and that from Gawak Abri is 2.3 ± 0.2 ka (LD1727).

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023809   RANI P, PRUTHI N, SINGH S S J (Fashion and Apparel Design Dep., Galaxy Global Group of Institutions, Ambala-133 102, Email: poonam.kakkar03@gmail.com) : Development of protective clothing for agricultural workers. Agric Sci Dig 2017, 37(4), 263-9.

Farm workers are exposed to pesticide vapours and organic dust during various farm activities which may leads to many health problems. To minimize health hazards protective clothes were designed with reference to fabric and functional features. Designed protective clothing was given to twenty five farm workers involved in pesticide application and forty farm workers (25 males and 15 females) engaged in threshing activity, for a period of one month to access their suitability and acceptability. On the basis of suitability and acceptability recommended protective clothing for pesticide applicators were jacket with hood and pyjama of water proof fabric (having lining of cotton hosiery fabric), Chemical Resistant mask, Glasses/goggles, Nitrile gloves and Sports shoes. For threshing activity recommended protective clothing were : apron with hood and full sleeves with elasticized cuffs (elastic in two rows),Pleated mask / beak mask, Glasses/goggles, Sports shoes, Mittens/gloves (for male) and for female : Kameez with full sleeves preferably elasticized cuffs or apron, hood mask/scarf mask, glasses/goggles, sports shoes, mittens/gloves.

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023808   KAUR G, SANDAL A, DHILLON N S (Food Science Nutrition and Technology Dep, Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062, Email: gkaur0077@gmail.com) : Lycopene and human health. Agric Rev 2017, 38(4), 282-9.

Functional and nutraceutical foods have shared the disease load of huge population. This has led to the consumption of plant-based phytonutrients act as preventives agents when taken as dietary supplements. Their health promoting potentials are due to presence of functional ingredients. The antioxidant properties of lycopene are thought to be primarily responsible for its beneficial properties. Lycopene bioavailability, tissue distribution, metabolism, excretion, and biological actions in humans are beginning to accumulate although much additional research is necessary. Lycopene is an important carotenoids. These are found to be very beneficial for maintaining a good health and helps in preventing cancer, cardiovascular and other diseases.

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023807   SHREE N D A, RAYANAGOUDAR R (AICRP-H.SC.-Extension, Univ of Agricultural Sciences, Karnataka, Email: nithabhi99@yahoo.co.in) : Comparative study of empowerment of members and non-members of SHGs in Karnataka. Agric update 2017, 12(3), 477-81.

In the recent years empowerment of women has been recognized as a central issue in determining the status of women. The participation of women in SHG have made a significant impact on women empowerment both social and economic aspects. Empowerment of women is essential for development of full potential of our total human resources. Empowerment of women is therefore pressing need of the day. Various dimensions of empowerment include psychological, political, social and economic empowerment. Psychological empowerment means to establish individual identity, self image, increasing self esteem and developing capabilities. The study was conducted in Karnataka state during 2014-15. Eight districts from all four geographical divisions were selected for the study viz., Chitraduraga, Ramanagara, Chikkaballapur, Bagalkot, Belagavi, Dharwad, Koppal and Mandya. From each district 50 Self help groups formed between 2005-2010 were randomly selected. Thus the total 400 SHG's were selected for the study. From each SHG three members were taken as respondents. Against each SHG two non members were selected from the same village. Thus the total sample consisted of 2000 respondents among which 1200 were members and 800 were non-members. As the SHGs have made the women to come out of their houses, farm groups interact with members by attending meeting, hence it has given way for the improvement in their socio- life psychological attitudes thus the SHGs have helped the members to empower socio-psychologically. But the non-members have not got such opportunity and hence their empowerment level is low compared to members of SHG's. 92 per cent of the non-members have low level of economic empowerment whereas only 56.92 members are at low level, only 4 per cent of the non-members but 38.25 per cent members are at medium level of economic empowerment with regard to high level almost equal percentage i.e. 4.83 per cent members and four per cent non-members are at this level of economic empowerment. It is also clear that the empowerment status of members is greater than non-members in all the cases. This clearly indicates that the Self help groups have helped women to improve in all dimensions of empowerment and in turn overall empowerment which leads to development of women as well as nation. Thus Shakthi Shakthi movement has gone a long way in empowering the rural women. 

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023212   Zulfan;Sinar T S;Setia E;Mulyadi (Linguistics Dep, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Univ of Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia) : Introducing speech politeness in the islamic da'wah. Int J multidiscipl Res Dev 2018, 5(2), 28-30.

This paper is aimed at describing the importance of speech politeness in the Islamic da'wah. It is known that polite language uttered by a da'i(the one does the da'wah) would harmonizepeople and establish harmony amongst religious communities. The inevitability of pluralism in Indonesia and Qur'anicargument which states that Islam is a mercy for all the creatures promote the need to build a more polite, friendly and peaceful strategy of da'wah. Politeness strategy applied in a da'wahspeech may lead to building acharacter of a wise, polite and smart nation and may help preserve Indonesia's diversity by keeping social and cultural conflict at bay.

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023211   Vermani S;Tyagi R (Sociology Dep, CCS, HAU, Hisar, Haryana) : Problem of eve-teasing among rural women in Haryana. Indian J soc Res 2017, 58(3), 331-40.

Study was conducted on 200 respondents in the villages of Karnal and Sirsa districts of Haryana State. Study analyzed the nature and extent of problem of eve-teasing and factor affecting it. Public transport and bus-stand were the major places reported for eve-teasing. Those who faced eve-teasing, overwhelming majority of respondents felt angry (93.02%), helpless (72.09%), scared (60.46%) and humiliated (58.13) at the time of eve-teasing. Inspite of that overwhelming majority (81.39%) remained silent. Awareness about the various punishments related to eve-teasing was lacking among majority of respondents. Multiple factors were found associated with the practice of eve-teasing.

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023210   Verma S;Khetarpaul N;Punia D (Foods and Nutrition Dep, CCS Haryana Agricultural Univ, Hisar-125 004, Email: vidhuyashvee@gmail.com) : Formulation and nutritional evaluation of sorghum based energy rich cereal bars. Ann Agri Bio Res 2017, 22(2), 303-7.

Three different energy rich cereal bars (I, II and III) proportions of sorghum (30,40 and 50%) were prepared from two different varieties of sorghum viz., HC 308 and HJ 513 and peanut butter, sugar, almonds, gingelly seeds, binder and oat flakes. Energy content of sorghum based energy bars developed from HC 308 and HJ 513 was highest among all types of bars i. e. 491.80 and 492.48 Kcal of energy/100 g bar in comparison to energy content of wheat control bar (444.2 Kcal of energy/100 g bar). Energy content of sorghum based protein rich bars developed from HC 308 and HJ 513 was found to be 452.30 and 453.34 Kcal of energy/100 g bar and 453.02 and 453.82 Kcal of energy/100 g bar. Out of three proportions viz., 30, 40 and 50%, the energy bars prepared with 40% proportion were found to fall in the category of 'liked very much' with mean scores of 8.3 & 8.1, 8.2 & 8.1, 8.4 & 8.2, 8.3 & 8.1, 8.5 & 8.4 and 8.4 & 8.2 in terms of colour, appearance, aroma, texture, taste and overall acceptability in both the varieties of sorghum i. e. HC 308 and HJ 513, respectively. The higher organoleptic score in the present study may be attributed to use of peanut butter which increases the palatability.

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023209   Vandana;Khetarpaul N (Foods and Nutrition Dep, CCS Haryana Agricultural Univ, Hisar-125 004, Email: vandanaboora1@gmail.com) : Organoleptic evaluation of dietary supplement prepared from locally available foodstuffs. Ann Agri Bio Res 2017, 22(1), 117-19.

In the present investigation, various dietary supplements, namely, bakli, panjiri, khichadi, sweet rice and matar were collected which were prepared using locally available foodstuffs with traditional techniques in the anganwadi centers for feeding to pre-schoolers on different week days. These food supplements were nutritionally and organolptically evaluated in terms of proximate composition and mineral estimation i. e. total and available. Food supplements were found organoleptically acceptable. Food supplements were also calculated for their cost which is prescribed by the Integrated Child Development Services i. e. Rs. 3/day/child. The cost of the foodstuff was found within the range.

023208   Swarnkar S K;Singh P (English Dep, CSJM. Univ, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh) : The role of minor characters in shakespeare's Hamlet. Int J multidiscipl Res Dev 2018, 5(1), 42-4.

No doubt, William Shakespeare is the greatest creator of characters ad his characters have got a wide range. He has maintained a balance between major ad minor characters as he himself was a nice actor as well as director of his dramas. The drama Hamlet is remarkable for its variety, richness and its fullness of interesting characters major as well as minor. In Hamlet minor characters- Polonius, Laertes, Horatio, the Ghost, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern and Fortinbras play their significant roles. The ghost initiates the action. Rosencrantz & Guildestern play a dubious role. Fortinbras inspires Hamlet to shake off his idleness. In fact, Shakespeare was a man of the world and with his unique artistic gift he wrote plays which are a true replica of our world.

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023207   Sharma S;Verma R;Modgil R;Dhaliwal Y S (Food Science Dep, Nutritionand Technology, College of Home Science, CSK Himachal Pradesh, Palampur-176 062, Email: dr.shilpa.sharma.41088@gmail.com) : Quality evaluation of sandpear (Pyrus pyrifolia) based appetizer under storage conditions. J Ecofriendly Agric 2017, 12(1), 92-4.

Evaluation of sand pear based appetizer fortified with ascorbic acid for its quality parameters under storage at ambient conditions for 6 months revealed that the product under storage registered an increase in the level of acidity, brix/acid ratio, reducing sugars and total sugars. The ascorbic acid content of the prepared appetizer declined after three and six months of storage. Similarly, the sensory scores of appetizer also decreased with storage.

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023206   Sembiring A B R;Suryani;Suswati (Midwifery Dep, Politeknik Kesehatan Medan, Medan, Indonesia) : Effectiveness of turmeric tamarind and warm compression in the dysmenorrhea degression: Non pharmacologic therapy. Int J multidiscipl Res Dev 2018, 5(2), 18-23.

This study is aimed at determining the effectiveness of turmeric tamarind and warm compression in the non-pharmacologic therapy to the decrease of dysmenorrhea (menstruation). This study is expected to be useful for providing information for the natural treatment of dysmenorrhea. This research is quasi experiment with pretest and postest design approaches and was conducted from February to September 2016 with the use of purposive sampling. The subjects (or respondents) were chosen from all first and second year students of Medan Midwifery Academy in Medan, who experienced dysmenorrhea and met the inclusion criteria set by the researchers. Statistical analysis used in this research is paired withttest with 95% in the confidence level (α = 0,05). The results showed that based on the pairing of statistical and t tests it is obtained that p value amounts to 0.001 <60>0.05.It can be concluded that there are differences in the effectiveness of giving sour turmeric tamarind and warm compression to the degression of dysmenorrhea. It is expected that the students can apply warm water compression and drink turmeric tamarind in order to reduce pain during dysmenorrhea.

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023205   Saharan V;Jood S;Anju Kumari (Foods and Nutrition Dep, CCS Haryana Agricultural Univ, Hisar-125 004, Email: vatsala.saharan@gmail.com) : Nutritional, sensory and shelf life of buns enriched with Spirulina platensis powder. Ann Agri Bio Res 2017, 22(1), 99-104.

Enrichment of wheat flour with Spirulina platensis powder was done at 2, 4, 6 and 8% levels. Addition of S. platensis powder up to 6% levels produced acceptable buns in terms of their baking and sensory characteristics. Overall acceptability in terms of colour, appearance, aroma, texture and taste of supplemented buns up to 6% - 398 - level was found at par with control i. e. in the category of 'liked very much' to 'liked moderately'. However, 8% Spirulina supplemented buns were rated as 'liked slightly' by the judges. Among the supplemented buns, 2% Spirulina supplemented buns had highest overall acceptability score in terms of colour, appearance, aroma, texture and taste and found in the category of 'liked very much'. Six per cent Spirulina fortified buns yielded higher contents of protein (15.52%), crude fibre (2.00%), ash (1.52%), palmitic (39.80%), oleic (16.25%), α-linolenic (0.93%) and γ-linolenic (1.98%). Storage studies indicated that supplemented buns could be stored up to four days at room temperature and seven days at refrigeration temperature without any adverse effect on sensory evaluation. Fat acidity content and microbial counts in stored buns at both the temperatures were also found within the acceptable limit.

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023204   Pinki Rani (Human Development and Family Studies Dep, CCS Haryana Agricultural Univ, Hisar-125 004, Email: pinki.dx120@gmail.com) : Effects of home environment in developing daily living skills in children. Ann Agri Bio Res 2017, 22(2), 291-3.

Daily living skills are self-care skills such as bathing, dressing, cleaning and cooking. The present study was conducted purposively in Hisar district of Haryana state. From Hisar district, two areas were selected i. e. urban and rural. The sample consisted of 100 girls between the age group of 7-8 years and their parents (both mother and father). Fifty girls and their parents were selected randomly from Hisar city and 50 girls and their parents were selected randomly from rural area. A total of 50 boys between the age group of 7 to 8 years with both of their parents were selected randomly from each location. Hence, the total sample was 600 including (200 children and 400 their parents). Home observation for measurement of the environment (HOME) by Bradley and Caldwell (1984) was used to measure the communication skill of children. Results revealed that aspects of home environment encouragement of maturity and enrichment were significantly associated with adaptive behaviour. Emotional climate, responsivity, learning material and opportunities, family integration, family companionship, physical environment and composite home environment were non-significantly associated with adaptive behaviour.

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023203   Naithani R (Home Sciences Dep, H.N.B Garhwal Univ, BGR Campus Pauri (Garhwal)-246 001, Email: rekhanait@rediffmail.com) : A study on knowledge and practices regarding menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls in Pauri, Uttarakhand. J Mount Res 2017, 12(Dec), 25-9.

Adolescent girls often lack knowledge regarding reproductive health including menstruation which can be due to socio-cultural harriers in which they grow up. This study included 1000 adolescent girl students from various schools and inter colleges of urban and rural areas of Pauri. The maximum number of respondents were in the age range of 13-16 yr. They belonged to middle income and lower middle income families. Maximum number of girls attained menarche at the age of 13 years (81%), the mean age of menarche was 11.5 yr with SD 1.290. Thirty nine percent received information about menstruation from their mother whereas 42 percent from their friends. When asked about the and. 83% girls were aware about the right age to bear a child and 98% girls gave right answer about the age at which girl can conceive, but maximum(75%) were ignorant about colostrum. Very less number of respondents (16%) new about family planning. Eighty six percent girls used soap to wash hands after using toilet and 90-94% were aware about hygienic practices pertaining to menstruation.

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023202   Marulafau S (Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Univ of Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia) : Verbal characteristics in gunung sitoli dialect of Nias language. Int J multidiscipl Res Dev 2018, 5(1), 24-9.

This paper is aimed at discussing verbal characteristics in Nias language focusing on the morphology and syntax. This findings indicate that the verbal morphology is done through the process of affixation, reduplication and composition, and while the syntactic characteristics of verbs can be based on intransitive and transitive verb. It is concluded that the verbal process classified is carried out through inransitive and transitive verbs. Intransive verbs go together with affixes or without affixes, and with verbs undergoing the reduplication. Transitive verb is also accompanied with affixes and reduplication. Thus, the meaning of affixes can be different with prefixes, suffixes, infixes, and simulfixes. The meaning of reduplication is also influenced by repetition of the basic form of the words.

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023201   Mahima Kumari;Dahiya S (Foods and Nutrition Dep, CCS Haryana Agricultural Univ, Hisar-125 004, Email: sheoranmahima90@gmail.com) : Physical activity pattern of rural school going children of Bhiwani district in Haryana state. Ann Agri Bio Res 2017, 22(1), 105-7.

A study was conducted to compare the physical activity pattern of rural boys and girls. Hundred subjects comprising equal number of boys and girls of 7-9 years of age from two schools of Bhiwani district, Haryana were selected randomly. A diary of the physical activities of each subject was recorded. Physical activity was assessed in terms of light and moderate activities. The average hours spent in light activity by boys and girls were 13.36 and 13.76, respectively. Whereas the average hours spent in moderate activity (walking or any other outdoor activity) by boys and girls were 1.61 and 1.25, respectively. The average total energy expenditure (TEE) of the boys and girls was 1093.69 and 961.68 Kcal/day, respectively. No significant difference was observed in Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) of boys and girls. However, average physical activity level (PAL) of the boys and girls significantly differed i. e. 1.12 and 1.09, respectively.

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023200   Hennilawati;Sibarani R;Nasution I;Lubis S (Linguistics Dep, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Univ of Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia) : Angkola traditional marriage: Representation and cultural values. Int J multidiscipl Res Dev 2018, 5(2), 31-4.

Culture as the facility for relation to introduce identity to other countries is a product which needs to be inherited from generation to generation. One of the traditions in Angkola is 'mangandung' in a traditional marriage. As a part of the tradition, this procession has a cultural value which describes the behavior of Angkola community. The objective of this research was to find out the representation of cultural values in Angkola community in which there was a 'mangandung' tradition, especially in a wedding ceremony in Angkola community. The research used semiotic theory to find out the cultural values; it also used descriptive qualitative method. The data consisted of 'andung' text in traditional marriage of Angkola community. The result of the research showed that 'mangandung' tradition in the traditional marriage of Angkola community that contained cultural values like kinship and 'holong' (love and affection).

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023199   Fitrisia D;Sibarani R;Mulyadi;Ritonga M U (Linguistics Dep, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Univ of Sumatra Utara, Medan, Indonesia) : Traditional food in the perspective of culinary linguistics. Int J multidiscipl Res Dev 2018, 5(2), 24-7.

Food and language are universal human traits. Both of them can transmit meaning which varies from culture to culture. They play a big role in exploration of culture through food. Food and language as part of a social activity that people construct their life worlds by displaying stances, identities, values, norms and beliefs. Therefore, food functions not merely as a means of human biological survival and language as a tool to transmit information. They can be explored using the pedagogy of Culinary Linguistics which is the study of food in the perspective of language. This paper describes the role of culinary linguistics as the interdisciplinary scienceto discover the local wisdom from cultural traditional food of community.

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023198   Dhiman P;Dahiya S (Foods and Nutrition Dep, CCS Haryana Agricultural Univ, Hisar-125 004, Email: priyanka98127@gmail.com) : Nutritional evaluation and acceptability of curry vegetable prepared using fresh green chickpeas. Ann Agri Bio Res 2017, 22(1), 108-12.

The study dealt with the nutritional value of curry vegetable prepared using fresh chickpeas. The fresh green chickpea varieties Desi (Cicer arietinum) (HC-1 and HC-3) and Kabuli (Cicer reticulatum) (HK-1 and HK-2) were hot air-dried and the proximate composition was analyzed. Higher nutrient levels were observed in HC-3. Curry vegetables from above mentioned varieties of chickpea were prepared and subjected to sensory evaluation and maximum acceptability was observed for the HK-1 supplemented curry vegetable.

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023197   Arfianty R;Hasibuan A (Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Univ of Sumatera Utara, Indonesia) : Composition in the japanese error analysis of sentence essay. Int J multidiscipl Res Dev 2018, 5(1), 6-10.

This study is intended to identify and analyze the errors in the sentence transformation from Indonesian into Japanese. This study involves 4th semester students from USU's Japanese Department. Sample of the study consist of translated essay in Japanese on 200 words. Qualitative and quantitative have been used as analysis method based on misselection error definition by Dulay, Burt and Krashen (1982). Also, Yoshikawa's (1982) Japanese error analysis definition. The findings provides 30% errors were produced by learners on composing passive voice. As much as 20% errors occurred when applying particle and 20% in using tense/aspect form, 16% errors is seen on composing yari-morai sentences. Then, 14 % errors occurred on Japanese conjunction. The overgeneralization by the students is known as the error result. The students tend to make literal translation from Indonesian into Japanese. They prompted to search for the words which have close meaning with targeting words due to the lack of understanding the proper Japanese grammar. The aim of this study also gives illustration to Japanese teacher about learners' acquiring process in learning Japanese to improve teaching methods.

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022237   Sugumaran A;Purty A J;Stalin P;Singh Z (Community Medicine Dep, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry, Email: dr.aroune@gmail.com) : Environmental determinants of underweight among pre-schoolchildren: A case control study. Int J med Sci pub Hlth 2017, 6(5), 937-41.

Underweight is a predisposing factor and a leading cause of mortality among pre-schoolchildren in low and middle income countries worldwide. Pre-schoolchildren require relatively higher nutritional requirements for their body weight compared to older children and adults which makes them vulnerable for underweight. According to the third National Family Health Survey-3 in which 42.5% of under 5 children are underweight. This study aims to study the selected environmental factors associated with underweight among pre-schoolchildren in a rural area. A community-based case control study was conducted in 10 villages of Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu. Sample size was calculated with two-sided confidence interval of 95%, power 90%, and ratio of cases to controls of 1. Taking the percent of exposure (lower socioeconomic status) in controls and cases as 22% and 43%, respectively, and an odds ratio of 2.6. The sample size calculated was 112 (cases-112 and controls 112). Chi-square test was applied to test the statistical difference in proportion and odds ratio was calculated. The significant risk factors on univariate analysis for underweight were socioeconomic status (OR=5.16), inadequate ventilation (OR=1.8), presence of indoor pollution (OR=2.8), firewood used as fuel for cooking (OR=1.8), practice of open air defecation (OR=2.06). After adjusting for confounders using multivariate analysis the significant risk factors were socioeconomic status (OR=5.75), inadequate ventilation (OR=3.2). Poor socioeconomic status and inadequate ventilation were found to be associated with malnutrition in our study population.

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022236   Bagdey P;Gawande A;Narlawar U;Adikane H B; Barwal R K (Community Medicine Dep, Government Medical College, Nagpur, Maharashtra, Email: dr.hemantadikane@gmail.com) : Pattern of internet use among college going adolescent students in Nagpur city: A cross sectional study. Int J med Sci pub Hlth 2017, 6(5), 901-6.

The internet has playing extensive role in the daily lives. Internet use has both positive and negative aspects. The use of the internet on schools campus and in society has increased dramatically in recent years. College students are, especially vulnerable to developing dependence on internet, more than most other segments of the society. To assess pattern of internet usage in adolescents studying in colleges of Nagpur city and to assess the preferred use of internet in them. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 218 college going students studying in Junior college, 11th and 12th standard and Ist, IInd year senior college. The questionnaires used to collect data were a pretested, semistructured, self-administered questionnaire, which was used to collect socio-demographic variables, pattern, and preferred use of internet. Descriptive statistics were calculated to summarize baseline characteristics and pattern of internet use of the study subjects. The mean age of the study subjects was 17.39 ± 1.35 years range was 15-19 years. The pattern of internet use was seen in our study, majority students were using computer for the past 4 years, whereas the majority of students were using internet for the last 4 years. Chatting was most common preferred use reported in our - 418 - study, followed by shopping 140 (64.22%). There is a need to make aware both students and parents about the positive and negative effect of internet use.

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021271   Joseph A;Mohan N (Home Science Dep, St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam, Email: anuissaac@gmail.com) : Antioxidant activity and phytochemical screening of different varieties of tea. Indian J Nutr Diet 2017, 54(3), 366-73.

Tea is consumed by a range of age groups in all levels of society. Tea is one of the richest sources of antioxidants and the three major forms of antioxidant tea are green tea, oolong tea and black tea. White tea is one of the newer entries. Antioxidant activity of tea is affected by many natural polyphenols: catechins, oxyaromatic acids, tannins, flavonols, thearubigins, theaflavins, etc. The present study was conducted to determine total antioxidant activity of different teas, black, white, green and oolong tea, to determine flavonoid content, total phenol content and study phytochemical screening of the different teas. A survey was conducted among 40 subjects to assess the popularity of tea consumption, awareness on the different varieties of tea, its health benefits, type and brand preferred etc. Among the four samples of tea, antioxidant activity was tested by using DPPH method. The methanolic - 390 - extracts of white tea showed highest antioxidant activity, with IC₅₀ value of 231.52 μg/ml. Black tea showed weak antioxidant activity with IC₅₀ value of 317.45 μg/ml. The antioxidant activity of white tea was higher than the other varieties of teas. Flavonoid content is higher in white tea than in green, oolong and black tea. Phenol and tannin content was also high in white tea than other three teas. Hence antioxidant activity, free radical scavenging and microbial activity were higher in white tea than the other varieties. From the sensory evaluation conducted, white tea was found to be highly acceptable.

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021270   Gour S;Gour A K;Soni N (NO, Atari JNKVV Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, Email: soni28@gmail.com) : Nutritional evaluation and processing of oyster mushroom, Pleurotus sajor. Flora Fauna 2017, 23(1), 69-77.

Nutritional points of view, P.sajor had high content of all the proximate principles like protein, fat, carbohydrates, ash and fibre in as compared to P.florida and P. sapidus in both fresh or dry weight basis. The drying process for extension of shelf-life indicates that hot air oven drying method took less time (4hrs) in comparison to sun drying method (12hrs). The weight loss was, more rapid in hot air drying method. Before drying of mushroom, 0.5% kms treatment with blanching was essential for controlling the browning reaction of the product. Better rehydration ratio was observed in sundried mushroom than the hot air oven dried mushrooms. Blanching of mushroom carried out during drying also reduced the rehydration ratio in both the processes.

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