To see the other types of publications on this topic, follow the link: Iron Pillar (Delhi, India).
Journal articles on the topic 'Iron Pillar (Delhi, India)'
Create a spot-on reference in APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and other styles
Consult the top 50 journal articles for your research on the topic 'Iron Pillar (Delhi, India).'
Next to every source in the list of references, there is an 'Add to bibliography' button. Press on it, and we will generate automatically the bibliographic reference to the chosen work in the citation style you need: APA, MLA, Harvard, Chicago, Vancouver, etc.
You can also download the full text of the academic publication as pdf and read online its abstract whenever available in the metadata.
Browse journal articles on a wide variety of disciplines and organise your bibliography correctly.
1
Alimbayev, Bazartay Alimbayevich, Bauyrzhan Zharkynbekovich Manapbayev, and Zhannura Zharkabekovna Manapbayeva. "PECULIARITIES OF THE CORROSIVE STATE OF THE IRON COLUMN IRON PILLAR IN DELHI, INDIA." Theoretical & Applied Science 14, no. 06 (June 30, 2014): 31–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.15863/tas.2014.06.14.6.
Full text
2
Yamamoto, Masahiro, and Toshio Shibata. "The Delhi Iron Pillar." Zairyo-to-Kankyo 71, no. 12 (December 10, 2022): 346–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.3323/jcorr.71.346.
Full text
3
Kamachi Mudali, U., and Baldev Raj. "Insitu corrosion investigations on Delhi iron pillar." Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals 62, no. 1 (February 2009): 25–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12666-009-0004-2.
Full text
4
Balasubramaniam, R. "On the corrosion resistance of the Delhi iron pillar." Corrosion Science 42, no. 12 (December 2000): 2103–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0010-938x(00)00046-9.
Full text
5
Balasubramaniam, R. "The decorative bell capital of the Delhi iron pillar." JOM 50, no. 3 (March 1998): 40–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11837-998-0378-3.
Full text
6
Sachdev, H. PS, Anura Kurpad, Renu Saxena, and Umesh Kapil. "National expert group technical consultation on prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia." Indian Journal of Community Health 30, no. 1 (Supp) (April 25, 2018): I—XI. http://dx.doi.org/10.47203/ijch.2018.v30i01supp.001.
Full textAbstract:
A “National Expert Group Technical Consultation on Prevention and Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia” was held from 23rd to 24th April 2018 at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. The Consultation was conducted under the aegis of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The following were the Co-organizers i) Departments of Human Nutrition and Hematology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi; ii) Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research (SBISR), New Delhi; iii) Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), iv) Nutrition Society of India (NSI), v) Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSM), vi) Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) Nutrition Sub-specialty Chapter , vii) Federation of Obstetric and Gynecological Societies of India (FOGSI), viii) Indian Public Health Association (IPHA), ix) Indian Society of Haematology and Blood Transfusion (ISHBT), x) International Epidemiological Association - South East Asia Region (IEA-SEA), xi) Alive and Thrive India, xii) Knowledge Integration and Translational Platform (KnIT – BIRAC-DBT), and xiii) World Health Organization (WHO).
7
Adhikary, Chanchal. "Book review: Dipsikha Acharya, Iron in India: History and Historiography." South Asia Research 44, no. 2 (May 20, 2024): 273–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/02627280241233648.
Full text
8
Cornwall, Owen T. A. "Alexander and the astrolabe in Persianate India: Imagining empire in the Delhi Sultanate." Indian Economic & Social History Review 57, no. 2 (April 2020): 229–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0019464620912615.
Full textAbstract:
This article is about the historical memory of Alexander the Great in the Delhi Sultanate and how his figure was emblematic of a trans-regional Persianate culture. Amir Khusrau’s largely overlooked Persian epic Āyina’i sikandarī (The Mirror of Alexander) (1302) depicts Alexander the Great as an exemplary Persian emperor who reused material cultures from around the world to produce inventions such as his eponymous mirror and the astrolabe. Through Alexander, Khusrau envisions the Persian emperor as an agent of trans-cultural patronage, reuse and repurpose. Roughly 60 years after Khusrau’s death, the poet’s theory of Alexander’s Persianate material patronage was put into practice by the Delhi Sultan Firuz Shah Tughluq (r. 1351–88), who claimed to have discovered Alexander’s astrolabe and then used the instrument to adorn the Delhi-Topra pillar, the centrepiece of his new capital Firuzabad. Citations of Khusrau’s epic in a contemporary chronicle help us see how Khusrau’s imagination of ancient Persian Empire framed a practice of organising different styles of material culture into an imperial bricolage. The article concludes with some implications of this research for defining Persianate culture in general.
9
Balasubramaniam, R., and A. V. Ramesh Kumar. "Characterization of Delhi iron pillar rust by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and Mössbauer spectroscopy." Corrosion Science 42, no. 12 (December 2000): 2085–101. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0010-938x(00)00045-7.
Full text
10
Acharya, Eka Ratna. "Evidences of Hierarchy of Brahmi Numeral System." Journal of the Institute of Engineering 14, no. 1 (June 4, 2018): 136–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jie.v14i1.20077.
Full textAbstract:
The numeral system developed in South Asian Subcontinent in third century B. C. E. as the ancestor of the Hindu Arabic, Lichhavi, Kharosthi and other different numeral systems is popular by Brahmi numeral system. Ashoka prepared the pillar to preserve the Brahmi inscription with consisting numerals. The Brahmi numerical symbols are found at Lumbini of Nepal, for example a symbol used there tells the division by eight (Athabhagiya) and conversely multiplication of eight. Ashoka pillar with different inscriptions were found at Bihar, Uttarpradesh, Delhi, Madhyapradesh of India and different parts of Nepal like Niglihawa and Lumbini. In this system numerals are written from left to right. This system was very popular in South Asian Subcontinent for a long time and it impacts to the development of other numeral systems. The aim of this paper is to explore the hierchy and the existence of symbols of Brahmi numeral on the basis of document analysis and symbols found at different manuscript and monuments. Journal of the Institute of Engineering, 2018, 14(1): 136-142
11
Srivastava, Shalini. "Mentoring and Psychological Empowerment: Relationship with Turnover Intentions of Managers: A Study on Private Sector Banks of Delhi-NCR Region." Jindal Journal of Business Research 5, no. 2 (December 2016): 145–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2278682116680927.
Full textAbstract:
The purpose of the study was to understand impact of mentoring and psychological empowerment on turnover intentions of managers of private sector banks of Delhi-NCR Region of India. The study was conducted on 280 middle-level managers of private sector banks. Validated instruments were used and SPSS 20 was used for data analysis. Descriptive statistics, Pearson product moment correlation, and moderated regression analysis were used for the study. A significant relationship was found between psychological empowerment and turnover intention. The result found a negative association between mentoring and turnover intention. The results further found that mentoring moderated the psychological empowerment–turnover intentions relationship. As human capital is the pillar of the organization, it is pertinent that organizations must emphasize the role of mentoring in making the employees realize the true sense of empowerment and thereby reducing turnover intentions. The study is first of its kind in Indian work setting that has tried to understand the relationship between mentoring, psychological empowerment, and turnover intentions with reference to banking sector employees.
12
Kidwai, Mohammad Moaaz, V. R. Anand, and Deepika Gulathi. "Effect of maternal hemoglobin and iron status on fetal hemoglobin, iron status, growth and maturity." International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics 9, no. 1 (December 24, 2021): 62. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20214940.
Full textAbstract:
Background: Iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy is a major health issue in India. However, the status of iron stores in infants born to iron depleted mothers remains controversial and inadequately investigated. The present study is therefore an attempt to understand whether maternal anemia and iron stores have any significant effect on iron status and growth of fetus.Methods: This is a prospective, cross-sectional, hospital based study conducted at Mata Chanan Devi Hosital, Janakpuri, New Delhi. Hemoglobin and iron profile of 100 newborns and their mothers were taken. Mothers were divided into anemic and non anemic group to see the effect of maternal anemia on fetus.Results: A total of 100 newborns and their mothers were analysed. Cord hemoglobin and iron profile was significantly reduced in anemic compared to non anemic group. Birth weight of newborn was significantly reduced only in moderately anemic group as compared to non anemic group but there was no difference seen in length and head circumference.Conclusions: Maternal serum ferritin levels should be measured for the diagnosis of occult iron deficiency in the fetus so that timely measures can be taken to prevent iron deficiency anemia in the newborn.
13
Singh, Monika, O. P. Rajoura, and H. A. Raghavemdra. "Impact of WIFS with and without intensive health education on weight change in adolescent anemic school girls of Delhi: a comparative study." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 6, no. 2 (January 24, 2019): 664. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20190188.
Full textAbstract:
Background: Iron deficiency anemia is a public health alarm in developing countries. Anemia is an indicator of both poor health and poor nutrition. It has been observed that iron deficiency anemia in children and adolescent leads to growth delay. Weekly iron folic acid (WIFS) with health education can significantly reduce prevalence of nutritional anemia and improve growth among adolescents is seen elsewhere in the World. To confirm these results in India, a study was conducted in Delhi to investigate the effect of WIFS and Health education on growth in adolescent school girls.Methods: A school based intervention study was conducted in selected government schools of Delhi. Total of 210 adolescent school girls (11th standard) were included in the study, 106 in intervention group and 104 in control group. The intervention group was given weekly iron folic acid supplementation (WIFS) with health education once a month, while a control group was given only WIFS.Results: A significant weight gain of 2.8 kg was seen in the intervention group, whereas girls in the control group showed 1.8 kg weight gain. The growth increment was greater in the intervention group than control group which was found to be statistically significant (p<0.01).Conclusions: WIFS and health education is recommended for growth promotion among adolescent girls especially who are underweight. Additional programmatic research should be carried out for understanding of the WIFS with health education -growth relationships in adolescence.
14
Ishfaq Ahmad Akhoon. "INDO-RUSSIA RELATIONS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO UKRAINIAN IMBROGLIO: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY." International Journal of Economic, Business, Accounting, Agriculture Management and Sharia Administration (IJEBAS) 3, no. 1 (February 11, 2023): 275–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.54443/ijebas.v3i1.684.
Full textAbstract:
Russia has been a longstanding and time-tested partner for India. Development of India-Russia relations has been a key pillar of India’s Foreign policy. India and Russia have enjoyed good relations since 1947 wherein Russia helped India in attaining its goal of economic self-sufficiency through investment in areas of heavy machine-building , mining, energy production and steel plants. Later India and Soviet Union signed the Treaty of Peace and Friendship in august 1971 which was the manifestation of shared goals of the two nations as well as blueprint for the strengthening of regional and global peace and security. After the dissolution of Soviet Union, India and Russia entered into a new Treaty of Friendship and cooperation in January 1993 and a bilateral Military-Technical Cooperation agreement in 1994. As the Indian government’s response to the Russian-Ukrainian crisis received a mixed reaction, it puts a serious introspective question to Indian lawmakers: is Indian foreign policy still dependent upon the big superpowers or are we moving towards Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India)? After abstaining in UN Security Council, New Delhi again abstained from voting in United Nations General Assembly on a resolution condemning “in the strongest terms” Russia’s belligerence against Ukraine and calling on Moscow to “immediately, completely, and unconditionally withdraw all of its military forces from Ukraine’s territory within its internationally recognised borders.” In the current crisis, India has strived to maintain a non-aligned collinear, avoiding pointing a finger or naming names. This has proven to be challenging in the present predicament. It has done so by reiterating fundamental principles enshrined in the UN Charter and international law, but also appeals for a halt to violence and to return for dialogue as “the only response to addressing disagreements and conflicts, however daunting that may sound at this time.”
15
Kannan, Sriram, Venkat Abhiram Earny, Soumi Chowdhury, Kavita Sisodia, Shweta Kunwar, Mohammed Ashiq, Asha, et al. "Burkholderia pseudomallei Isolate from Soil Adhering to Underground Pipeline Repair pit of a Delhi Market Highlights Importance of Improvising Policies Addressing Environmental Pathogens." International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health 44, no. 21 (November 11, 2023): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ijtdh/23/v44i211489.
Full textAbstract:
Background: Burkholderia pseudomallei is a Gram –negative bacteria that can cause the fatal disease of Melioidosis with mortality ranging from 21-40% in different countries. Further, Burkholderia pseudomallei is a highly resilient environmental pathogen and can live as a free-living bacterium in soil, water and a parasite within amoeba, fungi, and animal cells. It is known to have developed adaptation to stressful environmental factors like salinity, iron levels, and oxidation. Widely this pathogen is associated with agricultural activities, construction activities and hence farmers, laborers being the important target groups. The other risk factor for this disease includes Diabetes mellitus and India having increasing incidence of diabetes cases is a matter of concern as for the prevalence of melioidosis. Since certain states and places in India have higher incidence of diabetes like Delhi, it is quite possible to have higher incidence of Melioidosis in these places.
Approach: Environmental Screening of urban village that has a convergence of vegetable market and urban households.
Results: In this report, we demonstrate the presence of Burkholderia pseudomallei in a 3-4 feet deep pipeline repair pit with a rusted iron pipeline in a busy market area in Kotla, South Delhi.
Conclusion: Burkholderia pseudomallei being an environmental pathogen, it becomes essential to focus on policies that govern environmental pollution. Thus, the construction and demolition (C&D) policies that govern the dismantling of underground repair pipelines, especially in crowded areas, needed to be followed as it is not only dust that pollutes but also human pathogens.
16
Krishnapillai, Madhavan Nair, Dripta Roy Choudhury, and Archana Konapur. "Appropriate Doses of Iron for Treatment of Anemia Amongst Pregnant and Lactating Mothers; Under Five Children; Children in 6-10 Years of Age; Adolescent Girls and Women in Reproductive Age Groups." Indian Journal of Community Health 30, no. 1 (Supp) (April 25, 2018): 39–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.47203/ijch.2018.v30i01supp.006.
Full textAbstract:
Iron deficiency is the leading cause of anemia in India. In spite of implementation of a National iron supplementation programme of anemia control, the rate of decline in anemia prevalence has not been satisfactory. To address this issue, a National consultation meeting is being organized by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, 23-24th April 2018, AIIMS, New Delhi. The purpose of the background document is to facilitate the deliberations of the above meeting. In this document, we discuss the latest progress in studies of iron metabolism, bioavailability, requirement and RDA for Indians. Hepcidin is a circulating peptide hormone secreted by the liver that plays a central role in coordinating the use and storage of iron with iron acquisition. Therefore, we considered it important to review and include trials on modulation of hepcidin during iron supplementation. Further, we made an attempt to review iron supplementation trials in Indian pregnant women and children to sequentially assess the basis for fixing iron dosage. Finally, we made an attempt to apply theoretical basis of computation of iron dose for the age/gender and physiological group for treatment of anemia due to iron deficiency. In the light of the role of hepcidin in iron nutrition, we consider it important to characterize the contextual determinants and establish the iron dosage. We believe that the systemic regulation may not allow the body to store adequate amounts of iron from oral doses in short duration of 100 days. Based on the biology of iron it appears that iron homeostasis leading to assimilation of storage of iron is a very slow process and may require practice of contextual food synergy systems to improve iron content (fortified foods) and bioavailability (vitamin C rich fruits) throughout life cycle.
17
Agarwal, Sonu, and Deepankar Sharma. "“One Stop Crisis Centres” for the Redress of Sexual Offenses in India: Addressing Gaps between Policy, Execution, and Implementation." International Journal of Legal Information 50, no. 3 (2022): 113–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/jli.2022.32.
Full textAbstract:
AbstractWomen in India have perpetually been the victims of sexual offenses. The data of the National Crime Records Bureau suggests that such offenses against women are prevalent in almost every part of the country. The year 2013 marked major reforms to the legal and judicial structure for addressing these sexual offenses against female victims. It was felt that special support agencies should be established under one roof to administer every kind of assistance these victims require. Victims should not be mandated to run from pillar to post seeking justice from various agencies and institutions; rather, assistance should be made available to them at one location. To aid and assist the victims of sexual offenses, the Justice Usha Mehra Commission of Inquiry1 was constituted by India's central government just after the horrific gang rape of a medical student in Delhi in 2012. The Commission recommended the establishment of One Stop Crisis Centres (OSCCs) to help victims of sexual offenses with their legal battles against their offenders. But a primary question has loomed about the effectiveness of such Centres on the ground level, given the lack of resources in our criminal justice enforcement system and a strained policing mechanism.This article deliberates on the fundamental contours of roles and responsibilities to be performed by the OSCCs and deep dives into the investigation of factors presumably responsible for their less-than-desirable output, if any.
18
Gupta Bansal, Priyanka, Gurudayal Singh Toteja, Neena Bhatia, Naval Kishore Vikram, Anupa Siddhu, Ashok Kumar Garg, and Ashok Kumar Roy. "Deficiencies of Serum Ferritin and Vitamin B12, but not Folate, are Common in Adolescent Girls Residing in a Slum in Delhi." International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research 85, no. 1-2 (December 2015): 14–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1024/0300-9831/a000219.
Full textAbstract:
Abstract. Anemia among adolescent girls is one of the major challenges faced by India. The present study was undertaken to assess the prevalence of anemia and status of other hematological parameters among adolescent girls (11 - 18 years) residing in an urban slum of Delhi. A total of 794 adolescent girls were recruited for the study. The prevalence of anemia was estimated using the cyanmethemoglobin method. Serum levels of ferritin, folic acid and vitamin B12 were estimated for anemic subjects. The prevalence of anemia was reported as 58.7 %, with 31.6 %, 25.7 % and 1.4 % of subjects being mild, moderate and severely anemic. Hemoglobin levels of subjects who had attained menarche were found to be significantly lower than those who had not attained menarche. The prevalence of serum ferritin, folic acid and vitamin B12 deficiency among those who were anemic was reported as 41.1 %, 5.0 % and 63.3 % respectively. A total of 23.5 % anemic subjects had concomitant micronutrient deficiencies of serum vitamin B12 and ferritin. The results indicate that supplemental iron and vitamin B12 may better address the burden of anemia in adolescent girls in Delhi.
19
Siddiqui, Wequar Ahmad, and Rajiv Ranjan Sharma. "Assessment of the Impact of Industrial Effluents on Groundwater Quality in Okhla Industrial Area, New Delhi, India." E-Journal of Chemistry 6, s1 (2009): S41—S46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/525707.
Full textAbstract:
In the present study physicochemical parameters like pH, hardness, TDS, chloride, sulphate, nitrate, fluoride, DO, COD and conductivity of some important heavy metals such as iron, cobalt, cadmium, lead, mercury, chromium, selenium and arsenic were first analyzed in effluent water of Okhla industrial area phase-II and then groundwater of near by areas. Obtained values of effluent water were compared with ISI standard for effluent water discharge and groundwater values were compared with ISI and WHO drinking water standards. The result shows that discharge of untreated effluents by the industries is leading to contamination of groundwater of the surrounding areas. Lead, mercury, fluoride, TDS, sulphate was above the desirable limit in effluent water (ISI standard for effluent water discharge). Subsequent analysis of groundwater of nearby areas was rated as unacceptable for drinking because of presence of fluoride in all the samples above the desirable limit. Lead, mercury, cadmium, chloride was also detected in many samples.
20
Gupta, Bhavik, and Shakti Kumar Arora. "Assessment of Impact of Leachate on Groundwater, in the Vicinity of the First Engineered Landfill Site in Delhi, India." Asian Review of Civil Engineering 5, no. 1 (May 5, 2016): 13–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.51983/tarce-2016.5.1.2225.
Full textAbstract:
The dumping of solid waste in sanitary landfills can cause significant impacts on the environment and human health. The main concern is focussed on the pollution potential due to movement of the leachate generated from these landfills into the groundwater, surface water or the sea. Hence, to decide whether the leachate is to be collected and treated, or may be allowed to discharge into the adjoining soil or public sewer or surface water body, it is essential to have the assessment of its composition, strength and its variation with time and space. In this paper, the experimental work carried out at the first engineered landfill site in New Delhi, India, to ascertain the composition of leachate, and its effect on the groundwater under the existing scenario, is presented. For asserting the contamination potential of the landfill site, a tool called Leachate Pollution Index (LPI) has been used. LPI is an increasing scale index, where a higher value indicates poor environmental condition, developed based on the Rand Corporation’s Delphi Technique; which is an opinion based research technique to extract information from a group of panellists. LPI includes 18 parameters, out of which the leachate samples were analyzed for 16 parameters viz. pH, TDS, BOD5, COD, TKN, Ammonia nitrogen, Total Iron, Copper, Nickel, Zinc, Lead, Total chromium, Mercury, Arsenic, Chlorides and Cyanide. The groundwater samples collected from the vicinity of the landfill were analyzed for 12 parameters viz. pH, TDS, Chlorides, Total iron, Arsenic, Cyanide, Lead, Zinc, Copper, Total chromium, Mercury and Nickel. In order to determine the factors which had higher detection rate and larger impact, the Pearson correlation matrix has been developed among the parameters tested of groundwater samples. Results clearly indicated that the likely contamination of groundwater due to leachate released from the landfill. Results are further compared with Bureau of Indian Standards and standards laid down by World Health Organisation (WHO), for drinking water. Presence of contaminants in groundwater particularly near the landfill sites warns its quality and thus renders the associated aquifer unreliable for domestic water supply and other uses.
21
Sharma, Rajesh Kumar, Rajni Singh, K. K. Jha, and Abhishek B. "Antibacterial and Antioxidant activity of Benincasa hispida using Hydrogen peroxide scavenging model." Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Research 2, no. 01 (March 31, 2014): 86–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.30750/ijpbr.2.1.14.
Full textAbstract:
The seeds of Benincasa hispida commonly known as ash gourd belonging to Cucurbitaceae family is employed as a main ingredient in kusmanda lehyam in Ayurvedic system of medicine. The seeds of Benincasa hispida mashed with milk or the various preparations from the pulp of fruit in the form of sweetmeats, like Kusmanda paka and petha are commonly used as a general tonic, aphrodisiac, rejuvenative and also a brain tonic. The plant of Benincasa hispida was collected from (Central Council for Research in Ayurveda and Siddha, Dept. of ayush, Ministry of Health and F.W, Govt. of India New Delhi) Govt. Central Pharmacy Annex, Ashoka Pillar, Jayanagar Bangalore. The extracts were subjected to Antioxidant activity by In hydrogen peroxide-scavenging model, model acetone extract showed scavenging (80.1%) of hydrogen peroxide and chloroform extract showed ( 79%) in comparison with ascorbic acid ( 94.5% ). Antioxidant activity was carried out for extract (acetone, chloroform, and aqueous extracts) with Hydrogen peroxide-scavenging model. Acetonic extract showed more scavenging (80.1%) of Benincasa hispida and least scavenging was done by aqueous extract of (43%). After comparison with the standard drug (Ascorbic acid) showed (94.5%). From this it was conclused that acetone extract of Benincasa hispida showed high scavenging activity. Conclusively, the result revealed that Benincasa hispida seeds has antimicrobial activity and antioxidant activity which may be due to the presence of alkaloids, phenolic compounds, flavonoids constituents present in the sample.
22
Vijayaran, Mona, Tulika Seth, Kartik P Ganga, Vineeta Ojha, Surya Pratap Singh, and Sanjeev Kumar. "Multicentric cross-sectional review of blood transfusion, iron chelation therapy, T2 * MRI, and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation practices in thalassemia major patients in North India." Hematology & Transfusion International Journal 10, no. 2 (July 18, 2022): 49–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.15406/htij.2022.10.00281.
Full textAbstract:
Purpose: India has a huge burden of β thalassemia patients with an estimated 100,000 patients. Of the 10,000 to 12,000 thalassaemic babies born each year in India, very few are adequately managed even in urban areas. Aim of the study is to conduct a cross-sectional audit of Thalassemia Major patients from seven centres in North India and collecting information about blood transfusion, iron chelation, T2* MRI, and HSCT practices. Methods: A total of 129 Thalassemia Major patients above 9 years of age from seven centres in North India were included. The study was conducted on 4/5/2019 and 5/5/2019 as part of a study (Fast MR study) conducted in the Cardiac-Radiology Department of AIIMS, Delhi. There were patients from 5 government hospitals (GH-113 patients) and from 2 private hospitals (PH). A pre-set questionnaire was filled. Results: None of the patients at any of the centres had pre-transfusion haemoglobin between 9.5-10.5g/dl. To 15% of the patients, leukodepletion in any form was not available. Free chelation therapy was available to 74 (57.4%). Only GH5 had availability of T2 * MRI scan at their centre HSCT services are available at GH5 & PH1. A total of 57 (44.2 %) were not counselled regarding HSCT. Out of the 48.8 % who were counselled for HSCT, 73.5% HLA matching could not be done. Conclusion: Developing an integrated closed referral system among centres and strict implementation of subsidized rates for tests is crucial to overcome disparities in Thalassemia patient care.
23
Choudhury, Vivek, Sanjiv B. Amin, Asha Agarwal, LM Srivastava, Arun Soni, and Satish Saluja. "Latent iron deficiency at birth influences auditory neural maturation in late preterm and term infants." American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 102, no. 5 (August 26, 2015): 1030–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.3945/ajcn.115.113084.
Full textAbstract:
ABSTRACT Background: In utero latent iron deficiency has been associated with abnormal neurodevelopmental outcomes during childhood. Its concomitant effect on auditory neural maturation has not been well studied in late preterm and term infants. Objective: The objective was to determine whether in utero iron status is associated with auditory neural maturation in late preterm and term infants. Design: This prospective cohort study was performed at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India. Infants with a gestational age ≥34 wk were eligible unless they met the exclusion criteria: craniofacial anomalies, chromosomal disorders, hemolytic disease, multiple gestation, third-trimester maternal infection, chorioamnionitis, toxoplasmosis, other infections, rubella, cytomegalovirus infection, and herpes simplex virus infections (TORCH), Apgar score <5 at 5 min, sepsis, cord blood not collected, or auditory evaluation unable to be performed. Sixty consecutive infants with risk factors for iron deficiency, such as small for gestational age and maternal diabetes, and 30 without risk factors for iron deficiency were enrolled. Absolute wave latencies and interpeak latencies, evaluated by auditory brainstem response within 48 h after birth, were measured and compared between infants with latent iron deficiency (serum ferritin ≤75 ng/mL) and infants with normal iron status (serum ferritin >75 ng/mL) at birth. Results: Twenty-three infants had latent iron deficiency. Infants with latent iron deficiency had significantly prolonged wave V latencies (7.10 ± 0.68 compared with 6.60 ± 0.66), III–V interpeak latencies (2.37 ± 0.64 compared with 2.07 ± 0.33), and I–V interpeak latencies (5.10 ± 0.57 compared with 4.72 ± 0.56) compared with infants with normal iron status (P < 0.05). This difference remained significant on regression analyses after control for confounders. No difference was noted between latencies I and III and interpeak latencies I–III. Conclusion: Latent iron deficiency is associated with abnormal auditory neural maturation in infants at ≥34 wk gestational age. This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT02503397.
24
Gupta, Nikhita, Reena Yadav, and Nishtha Jaiswal. "Maternal iron stores and its association with newborn iron dynamics and outcomes." Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science 21, no. 3 (May 21, 2022): 620–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v21i3.59576.
Full textAbstract:
Objectives: In pregnant women in developing nations iron deficiency anemia is common. The motherfetus homeostasis may be adversely affected by the demands in pregnancy. This can lead to adverse fetomaternal outcomes like intrauterine growth retardation ,premature delivery, and neonatal and perinatal death. Therefore it is important to understand the relation between maternal and fetal iron handling as this may help in further implementation of measures to prevent iron deficiency in pregnancy and infancy and improve outcomes. Thus, this study was conducted to explore the effect of maternal iron deficiency anemia on newborn iron stores. Methods: The study was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Smt. Sucheta Kriplani Hospital, New Delhi, India between November 2014 to March 2016. It was an observational cross sectional study with sample size of 100 antenatal women diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia.We divided the mothers into groups with mild, moderate and severe anemia respectively. The maternal serum ferritin levels were compared with the newborn hemoglobin and serum ferritin levels. Results: Between the three groups the baseline characteristics were comparable. The newborns of mothers with severe anemia had lower Apgar scores and a greater risk of admission. The birth weight did not differ among the groups. The severity of anemia increased with the parity.The cord blood hemoglobin between the groups was comparable, however the cord blood ferritin levels were directly related to maternal hemoglobin values . In those with severe anemia, a positive association was found between maternal ferritin and cord blood hemoglobin and maternal hemoglobin and cord blood serum ferritin. A positive association was also found between maternal hemoglobin and cord blood hemoglobin. Conclusion: The study supports the fact that fetal needs dictate the placental iron demand. With increasing severity of anemia the fetus starts showing decreased serum ferritin and this finally results in iron deficiency at birth. Although the fetal weight and haemoglobin are not compromised with increasing severity of anemia in our study, increased fetal risk manifested by worsening Apgar scores and increased newborn admissions occurred as anemia worsened. This study supports the fact that maternal deficiency of iron affects the newborn iron profile and this reiterates the imperative role of iron supplementation during pregnancy. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21 No. 03 July’22 Page: 620-625
25
Arora, Ekta, Saurav Basu, MMeghachandra Singh, Suneela Garg, and Nidhi Budh. "Adherence to iron with folic acid supplementation in women attending an antenatal clinic at a low-income urban area in Delhi, India." Indian Journal of Community and Family Medicine 6, no. 2 (2020): 120. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/ijcfm.ijcfm_64_19.
Full text
26
Gupta, R., T. Kumar, and A. Mittal. "Bioremediation of Cadmium Contaminated Effluent by Sporosarcina luteola: A Bacterium Isolated from Soil near Wazirpur Industrial Area, New Delhi, India." Asian Journal of Chemistry 31, no. 11 (September 28, 2019): 2642–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.14233/ajchem.2019.22285.
Full textAbstract:
Heavy metals pollution is emerging as a threat to ecological systems causing various problems to mankind, plants and animals. Aim of the present study was to isolate and identify cadmium tolerant bacteria from the soil of Wazirpur industrial area of New Delhi (India). The study involved physico-chemical characterization of the polluted soil which was found to contain high concentration of iron, manganese and cadmium at 352, 15.3 g/kg soil and 3.16 ppm, respectively. One bacterial strain was identified as Sporosarcina luteola on the basis of morphological, biochemical and phylogeny analysis. Strain Sporosarcina luteola was highly resistant to Cd up to 5mM (mM= millimolar) when cultured in solidified nutrient agar plates and 7.2 mM in nutrient broth. Sporosarcina luteola has also showed substantial growth in presence of Co, Pb, Fe and Mn upto 2.0, 2.0, 3.5 and 4.0 mM, respectively in liquid medium. Optimum growth of identified bacteria was shown at 37 ºC, 7.0 pH and it tolerated up to 3 % sodium chloride (w/v). This is reported for the first time that Sporosarcina luteola (metal-tolerant bacteria) has potential of removal of cadmium from industrially contaminated soil.
27
Bhasin, JasjitSingh, Arun Fotedar, Ashok Chakravarty, Avinash Kulkarni, Gaurav Bhalla, Fahmina Anwar, and Shashidhar Rao. "Effectiveness of iron-fortified infant cereals on hemoglobin levels of children aged 12–24 months: A cross-sectional study from New Delhi, India." Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care 7, no. 1 (2018): 77. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_239_17.
Full text
28
Sharma, Manoj Kumar, Preeti Parashar, and Neelima Jain. "Clinico-hematological profile of anaemia in adolescent girls in a tertiary care hospital of North India." International Journal of Advances in Medicine 6, no. 4 (July 24, 2019): 1027. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20193104.
Full textAbstract:
Background: Anaemia in adolescent girls leads to foetal morbidity and mortality in future. The current study was done with the aim to study the clinico-haematological profile of anaemia in adolescent girls in a tertiary care hospital of North India.Methods: An observational study was conducted among 50 adolescent girls with anaemia (Hb <12 g/dl) in the Department of Medicine in collaboration with Department of Pediatrics and Department of Haematology at VMMC and Safdar-jang Hospital, New Delhi. Detailed previous history of the patients was collected. Blood samples were collected from all the patients and analysed for hematological parameters. Data were analysed statistically and p values less than 0.05 was considered significant.Results: The prevalence of anaemia was common in the patients of age group of 15-19 years (58%). The common symp-tom observed was fatigue (82%). Pallor was the common sign noticed in 66% patients. Majority of the patients with anaemia belongs to upper lower class (52%). Mean value of haemoglobin was high (7.80±1.22) in microcytic hypo-chromic anaemia compared to other types of anaemia. Serum iron levels were low in both microcytic and dimor-phic group but the difference was statistically not significant (p=0.43). Serum vitamin B12 levels were low in mac-rocytic and dimorphic anaemia and the difference was statistically significant (p=0.001).Conclusions: This study showed that nutritional deficiency anaemia was more prevalent in adolescent girls of age group between 15-19 years of upper lower socioeconomic status. Nonspecific symptoms like fatigue and weakness should not be ignored in the adolescent girls as they could be important indicators towards incidence of anaemia in these patients.
29
Mehta, Balwant Singh, Ruby Alambusha, Archa Misra, Nidhi Mehta, and Aditi Madan. "Assessment of utilisation of government programmes and services by pregnant women in India." PLOS ONE 18, no. 10 (October 5, 2023): e0285715. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0285715.
Full textAbstract:
Background Since the implementation of various maternal health programs, Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) has significantly declined in India through improvements in maternal health services. However, inequality persists at the regional and socio-economic levels. In light of this, the present study aims to assess the existing regional disparities in utilising various government initiatives for safe motherhood in India. Methods National-level datasets such as National Family and Health Surveys (NFHS-3 (2005–06); NFHS-4 (2015–16) and NFHS-5(2019–21); Health Management Information System (HMIS), 2019–20; Sample Registrar System (SRS), 2001–2018) were used in the study. In addition, composite Index and inequality measures (Range, Ratio, and Gini) were calculated to examine inequality. At the same time, the Pearson correlation was used to investigate the correlation between various components of maternal health services and Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR). Results The composite index score (0.65) reflects that India is still far behind the targets of the utilisation of maternal health care services. Within the utilisation of services, the Gini coefficient reveals that the least inequality was recorded in skilled birth assistance deliveries (0.03) and institutional deliveries (0.04). In contrast, the highest inequality was recorded in receiving Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) Tablets for 100 days (0.19) and four Antenatal Care (ANC) visits (0.13) among selected states. Based on the composite score for maternal health utilisation, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Delhi were amongst the best performers, whereas Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Assam were amongst the worst performers. Conclusion This indicates that the government’s single-minded focus on enhancing institutional deliveries and skilled health-assisted deliveries has detracted from other essential interventions related to maternal health. Therefore, the states with the utilisation of maternal services need to initiate immediate action to increase the ANC and Post-natal Care (PNC utilisation with more attention towards better implementation of existing ANC programmes by the government.
30
Tiwary, Anju, Mihir Deb, and Nigel J. Cook. "Use of pyrite microfabric as a key to tectono-thermal evolution of massive sulphide deposits – an example from Deri, southern Rajasthan, India." Mineralogical Magazine 62, no. 2 (April 1998): 197–212. http://dx.doi.org/10.1180/002646198547576.
Full textAbstract:
AbstractPyrite is an ubiquitous constituent of the Proterozoic massive sulphide deposit at Deri, in the South Delhi Fold Belt of southern Rajasthan. Preserved pyrite microfabrics in the Zn-Pb-Cu sulphide ores of Deri reveal a polyphase growth history of the iron sulphide and enable the tectono-thermal evolution of the deposit to be reconstructed.Primary sedimentary features in Deri pyrites are preserved as compositional banding. Regional metamorphism from mid-greenschist to low amphibolite facies is recorded by various microtextures of pyrite. Trails of fine grained pyrite inclusions within hornblende porphyroblasts define S1-schistosity. Pyrite boudins aligned parallel to S1 mark the brittle–ductile transformation of pyrite during the earliest deformation in the region. Isoclinal to tight folds (F1 and F2) in pyrite layers relate to a ductile deformation stage during progressive regional metamorphism. Peak metamorphic conditions around 550°C, an estimation supported by garnet–biotite thermometry, resulted in annealing of pyrite grains, while porphyroblastic growth of pyrite (up to 900 µm) took place along the retrogressive path. Brittle deformation of pyrite and growth of irregular pyritic mass around such fractured porphyroblasts characterize the waning phase of regional metamorphism. A subsequent phase of stress-free, thermal metamorphism is recorded in the decussate and rosette textures of arsenopyrite prisms replacing irregular pyritic mass. Annealing of such patchy pyrite provides information regarding the temperature conditions during this episode of thermal metamorphism which is consistent with the hornblendehornfels facies metamorphism interpreted from magnetite–ilmenite geothermometry (550°C) and sphalerite geobarometry (3.5 kbar). A mild cataclastic deformation during the penultimate phase produced microfaults in twinned arsenopyrite prisms.
31
Budh, Nidhi, Samar Hossain, and Priya Arora. "IJCM_47A: A hospital based study to assess the utilization of ANC services among married women of reproductive age group in the sub District Hospital, West Delhi, India." Indian Journal of Community Medicine 49, Suppl 1 (April 2024): S14. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_abstract47.
Full textAbstract:
Background: Antenatal Services provided by government and its timely utilization are vital for the health outcomes of the mother as well as of child. Objective: To study the current pattern of utilization of antenatal services. To assess the factors influencing utilization of antenatal services. Methodology: A facility based cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at immunization clinic of sub district hospital from Aug 2022 to Oct 2022 among 230 randomly selected mothers whose child was less than one year. A pre-test self-administrative questionnaire was applied to collect the data and complied. Appropriate statistics was be applied to achieve desired results. Results: Mean age of the participants were 27.88 ±4.6 years. More than half of the participants were identified as Hindu by religion. Most of them were classified under a lower socio-economic status. All participants were literate. Out of the total, 63 (27.4%) were primigravida, and rest were multigravida. While three-fourths of the women registered their pregnancies early, 74.3% attended at least four antenatal care (ANC) visits. Moreover, 87.4% received two doses or one booster dose of Td vaccination, and 83.9% took a minimum of 100 Iron Folic Acid tablets. However, only 66.5% of the participants reported having fully utilized Anti natal care services. Conclusion: Females of young age with primary education and those belonging to the Muslim religion were found to have inadequate utilization of complete antenatal care (ANC), despite the presence of government-funded primary care services.
32
Kumar, Rajesh, Nishat A. Sheikh, Abhimanyu Vasudeva, Adarsh Kumar, Abhishek Yadav, and Sudhir K. Gupta. "Carbon monoxide-related fatalities: A fifteen-year single institution experience." Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care 13, no. 8 (July 26, 2024): 3106–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_2055_22.
Full textAbstract:
ABSTRACT Introduction: The winter climate in Delhi is severe, with temperatures dropping below 10°C. As a result, individuals often resort to utilizing diverse heat sources such as electrical heating appliances, coal and gas geysers. Unfortunately, these sources are commonly associated with the emission of carbon monoxide (CO) which can accumulate in inadequately ventilated spaces. Exposure to this noxious gas can lead to acute lethargy and debilitation, leaving individuals in a state of helpless distress. Materials and Methods: The present study utilized a retrospective descriptive analysis to examine cases of fatal carbon monoxide exposure retrieved from the Department of Forensic Medicine archives at the esteemed All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Autopsy records were thoroughly examined with respect to various parameters including age, gender, seasonality of the incident, circumstances surrounding the death, source of carbon monoxide generation, post mortem observations, as well as toxicological analysis reports. Results and Discussion: This study entailed an analysis of 56 individuals who fell victim to carbon monoxide poisoning, with a staggering 95% of fatalities occurring during the winter season. The majority of the individuals affected belonged to the age bracket of 21–30 years. The most common sources of carbon monoxide exposure were linked to the use of coal-burning earthen or iron vessels for room heating, as well as structural fires. With the exception of one case, all incidents were accidental in nature. Additionally, nearly all of the victims were discovered in enclosed spaces with heating equipment in close proximity, and evidence of a struggle was noted on the crime scene or with the deceased. Conclusion: The findings of this study indicate that the principal contributor to the inadvertent build-up of lethal concentrations of carbon monoxide gas is the utilization of heating appliances within inadequately ventilated, enclosed spaces. Due to the scentless and non-irritating properties of this gas, individuals who are asleep may be unable to detect its presence in their surroundings, thereby leading to a silent death. To mitigate such risks, the installation of carbon monoxide detectors is crucial. Additionally, it is of utmost importance to raise public awareness regarding the perils associated with using fire pots, coal burning and electrical heating appliances in areas with insufficient ventilation.
33
Singh, DK, PK Yadav, PK Pareek, and MK Choudhary. "Effect of bio-fertilizers on growth and yield of spinach (Beta vulgaris L.) cv. All Green." Journal of Agriculture and Ecology 12, no. 2 (2021): 88–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.53911/jae.2021.12208.
Full textAbstract:
Spinach beet is one of the most common leafy vegetables of tropical and sub-tropical regions. The popular palak growing states include Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Maharashtra and Gujarat. However, Palak is not very popular in South India. It is primarily used as potherb. It is a rich Source of vitamin A and C and also contains appreciable amount of protein, calcium and iron. The leaves contain low oxalic acid. Variety All Green was developed at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, it produces green tender leaves and gives about 6-7 cuttings at 15-20 days interval with yields about 12 tonnes/ha. Bio-fertilizers are less expressive, ecofriendly and sustainable likely to assume greater significance complement or supplement to inorganic fertilizers. A field experiment was conducted to see the effect of biofertilizers on growth and yield of spinach. Under study treatments imposed were Control – RDF (T0), Azotobacter @ 10kg/ha (T1), PSB @10 kg/ha (T2), Azotobacter + PSB each @10 kg/ha (T3), Azotobacter + PSB as seed treatment (T4), Azotobacter @ 2 lit/ha (T5), PSB @2 lit/ha (T6), Azotobacter+ PSB each @2 lit/ha (T7),Azotobacter @10 kg and PSB @2 lit/ha (T8), Azotobacter @ 2 lit + PSB @ 10 kg/ha (T9). Result revealed that biofertilizer supplimentation beneficial over control with respect to growth and yield of crop. Among biofertilizers of Azotobacter and PSB each at 2 litre per hectare application through liquid formulation was better and economic to the farmers for growing spinach cv. All Green.
34
Sobti, Nitika, Ankita Chandna, and Bhawna Narula. "Breus’ mole/chorangiosis/chorangioma of the placenta: a dilemma with a rare fetal outcome report." International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology 9, no. 1 (December 26, 2019): 427. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20196061.
Full textAbstract:
Massive Subchorionic Thrombohematoma (MST) is a rare condition in which there is a massive collection of blood between the placental membranes and uterine wall separating the villous chorionic plate from villous chorion. It is relatively rare and is poorly understood. Many theories have been proposed to explain the etiology of Breus mole; some suggest it is a fetal haemorrhage, while others claim it has a maternal-origin thrombosis of placental vessels. A 30-year-old healthy Indian pregnant woman was presented at Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh Delhi, India, during her second pregnancy with a complaint of fever. On routine level-2 ultrasonography (USG) done at 18.6 weeks of gestation showed thick placenta. No fetal tumours or any other anomalies were noted on that scan which was followed by a detailed scan which confirmed a solitary mass arising from fetal side 103x64x82 mm S/O chorioangioma. Serial growth and doppler USG were conducted to monitor placental function, tumor characteristics and future anatomy. The subject received steroids to enhance fetal lungs maturation at Week 30, iron/calcium supplements, Ecosprin tablets, and progesterone support. At 32.5 weeks, the subject developed deranged sugars followed by gestational hypertension at 34.1 weeks. Ultrasonography also showed fetal growth restriction with large chorioangioma. The subject underwent a successful elective caesarean section at 34.4 weeks. On placental examination, 10 cm large mass encasing ¾ of the placenta was identified as a large subchorionic hematoma/chorioangioma (800 g). This study concludes that early identification of a large chorangioma aids in consequent fetal surveillance, management of maternal symptoms, and delivery planning discussions even if the pathological diagnosis turns out to be Breus’ mole with underlying chorangiosis postnatally.
35
Verma, Raj. "Russia–Ukraine war and India's quest for leading power status." Global Policy, April 11, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1758-5899.13365.
Full textAbstract:
AbstractIndia's neutrality and failure to publicly criticise Russia is driven by the Modi government's quest to be a great/leading power. It believes that Moscow can aid New Delhi in achieving this goal by enhancing the security pillar of its foreign policy strategy. However, publicly criticising Russia will undermine India's security pillar and will prevent India from becoming a leading power. Thus, India's response to the Ukraine war might be best described as ‘varied consequentialism’. Additionally, India has also exhibited ‘strategic opportunism’; that is, it has employed norms and values strategically to pursue its aspirations to emerge as a leading power. It has sought to use the Global South's discontent with the US‐led Western liberal order aggravated by the Russia–Ukraine war, to seek leadership of the Global South. It seeks to act as the leader of a new ‘non‐alignment’, which has emerged as a consequence of the war.
36
Manickam, Valliappan. "Our Iron Pillar Way to Resolve Corrosion Management Challenges in India." SSRN Electronic Journal, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2001324.
Full text
37
Ray, A. "Microstructural Manifestations of the Ancient 11th Century Iron Pillar at Dhar, India." Microscopy and Microanalysis 13, S02 (August 2007). http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1431927607073102.
Full text
38
"Assessment of Copper and Iron Concentration in Water of Yamuna River, Delhi, India." Letters in Applied NanoBioScience 10, no. 2 (November 21, 2020): 2251–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.33263/lianbs102.22512257.
Full textAbstract:
The concentration of Copper (Cu) and Iron (Fe) in water from River Yamuna, Delhi, India, were determined by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). Heavy metals are potentially toxic and are transferred to the surrounding environment through different pathways. Heavy metals are considered one of the most dangerous groups since they are non-degradable due to their persistent nature, toxicity, and tendency to accumulate in organisms and alters the food chain cycle and still more. Yamuna river water may become contaminated by the accumulation of trace metals and metalloids through emissions from the rapidly expanding industrial areas, disposal of high metal wastes, leaded gasoline and paints, land application of fertilizers, animal manures, sewage sludge, pesticides, wastewater irrigation, and Electronic waste. Trace element toxicity has proven to be a major threat, and there are several health risks associated with it. Even though they do not have any biological role, these metals' toxic effects remain present in some of the other forms harmful for the human body and its proper functioning. On comparison of these heavy metals concentration in water, it was found that Fe, Cu were higher than the permissible limits of WHO, which gives an indication of hazardous risk to human health.
39
Dimri, Amita Gaurav, and Dushyant Singh. "Evaluation Of Heavy Metal Tolerance And Multi Drug Resistance Of Microbial Species Isolated From River Yamuna, Delhi, India." Universities' Journal of Phytochemistry and Ayurvedic Heights 2, no. 31 (December 6, 2021). http://dx.doi.org/10.51129/ujpah-2021-31-2(12).
Full textAbstract:
Abstract-The present study was investigated for the contamination level in river Yamuna, Delhi. A total 10 samples of Yamuna river water from different locations specifically under the territory of Delhi were collected and then analysed quantitatively for Total Bacterial Count (TBC), Total Coliform Count (TCC) as well as Total Yeast & Mold Count. Simulataneously, qualitative analysis for E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus was also made in order to confirm the pathogenicity of Yamuna water. The isolates isolated also showed potential heavy metal tolerance study because they show complete resistance against 1000ppm concentration of iron. Hence, they can be used for bioremediation purposes for the removal of heavy metals.
40
Saxena, Deepika, and Dimanya Narang. "Consumer Brand Preferences in FMCG sector with special reference to Biscuits: A study in Delhi NCR, India." Interscience Management Review, June 2022, 170–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.47893/imr.2022.1125.
Full textAbstract:
Branding is very important pillar in the marketing as it motivates the consumer perceptiontowards the product. Marketers focus more on the consumer behavior to understand the image which is created in the consumers’ mind. FMCG, Fast Moving Consuming Goods which refers to those which we buy on regular or daily basis from local shops or department stores. These goods have lower value and higher turnover. Some major players in FMCG biscuits segment have been attracting the customers towards biscuits. Attracting the customers is not a big challenge for the companies but retaining them is a challenge.There are some brands which can retain customers successfully and results into strong repurchases by them. The present study focuses on the factors related to the consumer brand preferences to be converted into repurchases. Thestudy is an endeavor to describe the consumers brand preferences for biscuits. The aim of doing this study is to identify the consumer expectation towards a biscuit brand and to analyze the factors influencing the brand preferences. The research is exploratory and descriptive in nature and uses primary sources of data collection using well-structured questionnaire with a sample size of 100 respondents. The analysis of data has been done using statistical software and study uses regression model to arrive at the results. The research will help marketers to not only attract the customers towards the brand but also to retain them towards the brand for longer period of time.The study will also help the brands to create customer loyalty towards FMCG biscuits segment in the present competitive market.
41
Nga, Le Thi Hang, and Trieu Hong Quang. "Public Diplomacy in Strengthening India–Vietnam Relations." India Quarterly: A Journal of International Affairs, April 26, 2021, 097492842110050. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/09749284211005012.
Full textAbstract:
It is noticeable that India–Vietnam relations have remained stable and had signs of development despite the new challenges in the global and regional environment due to COVID-19 pandemic. The authors of this article are of the view that one of the factors that help maintain the stability and development of bilateral relations in the current context is public diplomacy. Since the beginning of the twenty-first century, India has invested a huge amount of resources in public diplomacy to leverage India’s soft power. A dedicated public diplomacy division within the Ministry of External Affairs was set up in May 2006, many new schemes were designed to engage domestic and foreign public opinion and a series of high-profile dialogues with foreign think tanks were organised. By utilising both traditional and new approaches of public diplomacy, India is actively seeking new audiences within and outside India. India’s foreign policy-making process has become more open and democratic with the contribution of communities outside New Delhi political and diplomatic elite. New media has also been utilised to reach its various target audiences. Vietnam considers public diplomacy an important pillar of the comprehensive diplomacy of the country. Public diplomacy helps Vietnam succeed in implementing comprehensive and effective foreign policies. It contributes important part in building cooperative, peaceful and friendly relations between Vietnam and international partners. The importance that both India and Vietnam attach to public diplomacy has many implications for strengthening Vietnam–India relations in the current context. This article focuses on India and Vietnam public diplomacy as an instrument of strengthening bilateral relations and thereby proposes suggestions for both sides to enhance cooperation in the future.
42
Ivaturi, Anupama, Lynne Giles, Loc Giang Do, Tina Rawal, Monika Arora, and Paula J. Moynihan. "Energy and nutrient intake by 11-13-year-old young adolescents attending private schools in Delhi, India." British Journal of Nutrition, June 3, 2024, 1–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s000711452400120x.
Full textAbstract:
Abstract There are no high-quality data on dietary behavior of adolescents in India. This study aimed to assess the intake of energy (E), macronutrients and selected micronutrients in a sample of 11–13-year-old schoolchildren in Delhi, India. Participants from private schools (n=10) recorded dietary intake using a 3-day food diary. Information was entered into the dietary assessment tool, Intake24, to ascertain portion size and convert data into nutrient intake through integrated food tables. Of the 514 consenting participants, 393 (76.4%) (169 girls, 224 boys) aged 11.4 (± 1.8) years completed the study. The median (interquartile range (IQR) daily E intake was 2580 (2139.3-2989.8) kcal [10.8 (9.0 -12.5) MJ] for girls, and 2941.5 (2466.7- 3599.3) kcal [12.3 (10.3- 15.2) MJ] for boys. The median (IQR) daily nutrient intakes for girls and boys respectively were: protein 64.6 (54.8-79.3) g, 74.4 (61.4; 89.4) g; carbohydrate 336.5 (285.3- 393.6) g, 379.6 (317.8-461.8) g; and saturated fat 45.6 (34.8-58.3) g, 54.6 (41.9-69.5) g. There were no significant between-gender differences in percent E from protein (10.2 (9.2 - 11.4)), or carbohydrate (52.4 (48.7- 56.7)). Girls obtained less percent E from saturated fat (16.1 (11.0-18.2) compared with boys 16.3 (14.2 - 19.1) (P<0.05). E from saturated fat was above Food and Agriculture Organization recommendations in >74% participants. The EAR for iron was achieved by < 40% of girls. In conclusion, strategies to optimize dietary intake of adolescents in India should focus on preventing excess intakes of E and saturated fat, and improving iron intake in girls.
43
Bisen, Pratibha, Pooja Goswami, Dharna Bisen, and Shraddha Karcho. "Rediscovery of Common Bean Landraces in Tribal Regions of Balaghat (MP), India." International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, December 31, 2022, 1658–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2022/v12i121609.
Full textAbstract:
Phaseolus vulgaris L. is one of the most important legume grains for human as well as animal consumption direct and indirect Internationally. This crop shows a great phenotypic variation, which enables its production in a wide range of agroecosystems and cropping systems. These species are considered superfoods, but yet many of them are not part of our diets. In the tribal blocks of Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh (Baihar, Birsa, Paraswada, Lanji, and Kirnapur) A great genetic diversity in common bean (P. vulgaris) observed in wild populations, traditional varieties, and primitive landraces as well as been maintained at the College of Agriculture in Balaghat (MP).
The importance of common bean landraces in agriculture cannot be neglected. Beans are rich in a variety of nutrients and a convenient plant source of protein and dietary fiber. Unbalanced food affects billions of people worldwide, leading to malnutrition and socio-economic complications as well. Many primitive landraces have medicinal properties, they contain folate, iron, thiamin, vitamin K, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, and potassium it has an effective impact on human health such as promoting heart health, maintaining blood sugar, enhancing digestive functions, and repairing the body and supporting weight loss. Beans are edible in fresh, And canned forms. Dry beans are rich sources of iron also and this is so important for vegetarians and vegans as substitutes for nutrients from animal sources, especially iron. Conservation of genetic resources of common bean species in suitable banks is an important pillar for international food security.
44
Bharti, Richa, Ankita Marwaha, Teena Badshah, Rupali Sengupta, Bhavna Barmi, Eram Rao, Jagmeet Madan, and Binu Bhatia. "Effectiveness of a Nutritional Education Intervention Focussed on Iron among School Children in National Capital Region and Mumbai." JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.7860/jcdr/2021/46024.14806.
Full textAbstract:
Introduction: Anaemia is a major health problem in India. Various studies mention poor nutrition knowledge and education as main factors of malnutrition. Aim: This study aims at assessing the effect of nutritional education on iron among school children. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional interventional study to improve nutrition literacy in schools was undertaken from April 2018 to February 2019. The outreach platform used was Eat Right School program by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). A study tool employed was data collection using self-developed questionnaire for pre and post-intervention knowledge assessment. School children from Delhi NCR and Mumbai participated in this study. Knowledge intervention was done on 5 key elements related to iron including role, sources, iron deficiency anaemia, iron absorption and knowledge of fortification. Chi-squared test (α=0.05) was applied for comparison. Results: It was found that 54% (n=18,626) of school children studied were in the age group 11-14 years. From 27355 participants who reported the gender, 58.1% (n=15899) were boys and 41.9% (n=11456) girls. Comparison of pre and post-intervention assessment revealed that percentage of students knowing importance/role of iron increased from 27.30% to 59.50%, iron deficiency anaemia from 34.03% to 59.85%, sources of iron from 25.20% to 51.70%, iron absorption from 36.00% to 61.2% and knowledge of fortification from 55.4% to 76.9%. Thus, significant shift (p≤0.001) in all the parameters was observed; improvement in scores ranged from 21.5% to 32.20% with highest increase seen in understanding the role of iron. Conclusion: Results of the study reject the null hypothesis leading to acceptance of alternate hypothesis. The alternate hypothesis highlights the role of nutrition education in improving the nutritional literacy of school children in the area of iron and iron deficiency anaemia. Results of the current study increased the knowledge of children on all parameters related to iron education module. Thus, nutritional literacy is imperative in improving nutritional status and adolescent age-group is the window of opportunity to correct it.
45
Gupta, Rakshit, Praveen Kumar, and Suresh Gupta. "Neurological Presentation of Lead Toxicity: A Case Report." American Medical Journal Neurology, May 7, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.33590/neurolamj/xfqn6712.
Full textAbstract:
Acute encephalopathy, caused by infectious agents, metabolic or mitochondrial dysfunction, brain tumor, or prolonged exposure to toxic elements, is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in young children. Lead encephalopathy that occurs due to prolonged lead ingestion or exposure in children is not uncommon, and many such cases have been reported in the past. This report shares the authors’ experience of the missed diagnosis of lead encephalopathy, its red flags, and its relation to pica as a root cause. A 14-month-old boy, resident of Delhi, India, was admitted with vomiting, irritability, and two episodes of abnormal limb movements, with the first symptom starting when he was 11 months old. His case was initially treated as acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, but he showed no improvement. The child was then referred to the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India. The boy presented with severe anemia, along with basophilic stippling on the peripheral smear during routine investigations. Suspecting lead poisoning, blood lead levels were checked, and were found to be grossly elevated. The child was then started on chelation therapy. Multiple doses of chelation (dimercaprol and D-penicillamine) were given, and sequential blood lead levels were monitored, which showed a marked decrement. The child was discharged, and is being monitored routinely. Lead poisoning remains a neglected public health issue, especially in children, and delay in identification can cause significant morbidity and mortality. Pediatricians and general practitioners must be aware of this risk, especially in children with iron deficiency anemia exhibiting pica.
46
Tyagi, Sarika, G. S. Toteja, and Neena Bhatia. "Maternal Dietary Intake During Pregnancy and Its Association with Size of Offspring at Birth and One Year of Age (P11-031-19)." Current Developments in Nutrition 3, Supplement_1 (June 1, 2019). http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzz048.p11-031-19.
Full textAbstract:
Abstract Objectives In resource poor countries like India pregnant women are prone to inadequate dietary intake which causes macronutrient and micronutrient deficiencies and consequently leads to low‐birth weight infants with higher risks of morbidity and mortality. Present study was planned with the following objectives: To assess dietary intake of pregnant women during third trimester.To correlate maternal dietary intake with size of infants at birth and at one year of age. Methods This longitudinal study was carried out among slum population of Delhi. Dietary intake data was obtained from 144 pregnant women during pregnancy (gestational age > 28 weeks) using 24 hr recall and Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) method. Pregnant women were followed upto delivery and birth size (weight, length, head circumference and MUAC) of infants was measured within 72 hours of birth. Infants were followed quarterly upto one year of age for anthropometric measurements. For statistical analysis One Way ANOVA and Pearson correlation coefficient methods were used. Results Food consumption data revealed that average consumption of all food groups was lower than the Recommended Dietary Intake (RDI) and percentage adequacy was poor for cereals (96.25%), pulses (51.3%), green leafy vegetables (24.4%), other vegetables (42.5%), fruits (34.8%) and milk and milk products (36.9%).Median intake for all the nutrients was also found lower than Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA). Percentage adequacy was alsopoor for energy (70.4%), protein (61.0%), thiamine (70.8%), riboflavin (28.6%), niacin (54.9%), B6 (41.6%), folates (35.1%), ascorbic acid (99.4%), retinol (16.2%), calcium (33.6%), iron (28.6%), magnesium (90.1%), and zinc (57.8%).Maternal food group intake and nutrient intake during pregnancy were found significantly correlated with weight, length and MUAC of infants at birth but not at 12 months of age. Even though birth weight and weight at 12 months increased consistently with increase in maternal energy and protein adequacy, this association was not significant at 12 months of age. Conclusions Dietary intake of pregnant women was lower than the recommended dietary intake among slum population of Delhi. Maternal dietary intake was found significantly associated with size of infants at birth. Funding Sources Indian Council Of Medical Research, New Delhi, India.
47
"THE AWARENESS AND PRACTICES OF POSTNATAL CARE IN MOTHERS DELIVERED AT A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE: A HOSPITAL-BASED STUDY Authors." Global Journal of Public Health Medicine 6, no. 1 (March 1, 2024). http://dx.doi.org/10.37557/gjphm.v6i1.234.
Full textAbstract:
Introduction: The postpartum period is the most crucial phase in a mother’s life. The unawareness of postpartum care can have disastrous consequences on both the mother and newborn. This study helps in the identification of gaps in postpartum care by studying awareness and practices in our postnatal women. Methods: This cross-sectional studywas conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Delhi, India between July 2022 to May 2023.Ethical clearance was obtained. About 200 postnatal women were enrolled in the postnatal clinic during their follow-up visit at six weeks of delivery. After informed consent,the details were collected as per the predesigned proforma. The awareness and practices on breastfeeding, family planning, and postpartum health were recorded. Results: Among 200 women, the majority were in the age group of 25 to 30 years. About 51% were multipara and 33.5% were graduates and most belonged to upper lower socioeconomicclass. About 86.5% were aware of exclusive breastfeeding practice and 81.5% had awareness of family planning methods. About 73% of our participants were aware of postnatal danger signs. The prevalence of anemia was 70.4% and 56.5% were noncompliant with iron and calcium supplements. Conclusion: Postnatal care constitutes an indispensable component of maternal health care. The high prevalence of postpartum anemia and non-compliance to iron and calcium intake among our postnatal mothers calls for an urgent need to emphasize counseling regarding the diet as well as iron and calcium prophylaxis during the discharge of postnatal women.
48
Puri, Seema, Tejmeet Kaur Rekhi, Tinku Thomas, Meena Haribhau Jadhav, Venkatesh Mannar, and Levente L. Diosady. "Sensory Trial of Quintuple Fortified Salt—Salt Fortified With Iodine, Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, and Zinc—Among Consumers in New Delhi, India." Food and Nutrition Bulletin, May 8, 2022, 037957212210783. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/03795721221078361.
Full textAbstract:
Background: Micronutrient deficiencies are a cause of significant public health burden and loss of gross domestic product, especially in developing countries. Multiple fortified salt can potentially address this challenge at scale and in a cost-effective manner. Objective: This laboratory-based sensory trial evaluated the acceptability of quintuple fortified salt (Q5FS), that is, iodized salt (IS) fortified with additional 4 micronutrients: iron, folic acid, vitamin B12, and zinc. Iodized salt and double fortified salt (DFS), that is, IS fortified with iron, are used for comparison. Methods: Forty-five respondents were recruited by open invitations to the university staff and their families. Each study participant rated 10 food items each in a set of 3 identical preparations differing only in the salt used. A 5-point hedonic scale was used to rate each dish on 6 sensory attributes: appearance, color, aroma, taste, texture, and aftertaste. Finally, the dish was rated on the attribute of overall acceptability—a subjective combined score based on all sensory attributes considered together. Results: Among the 3 salt types, there was no difference in scores for the sensory attributes of appearance, aroma, taste, texture, and aftertaste, and the attribute of overall acceptability. Color in IS scored significantly higher than in Q5FS and DFS, but there was no difference between the scores of DFS and Q5FS. Conclusions: The 3 salts IS, DFS, and Q5FS are comparable to each other in all sensory properties, except for color. This study concludes that Q5FS is organoleptically acceptable under ideal conditions.
49
Illahi, Ubaid, and Mohammad Shafi Mir. "An indicator-based integrated methodology for evaluating sustainability in transportation systems using multivariate statistics and fuzzy logic." Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management ahead-of-print, ahead-of-print (March 1, 2021). http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jstpm-12-2019-0116.
Full textAbstract:
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to quantify and evaluate transport sustainability from an integrated perspective. It is argued that transportation systems being interdisciplinary and complex, the integrated approach towards quantification and evaluation would present its sustainability goals’ attainment in a much better way. Design/methodology/approach The proposed integrated methodology is divided into five major steps that are sub-divided. It adopts a three-tier classification system i.e. pillar, sub-division and indicator. In total, 116 sustainable transportation indicators (STIs) were classified into 10 subdivisions corresponding to three sustainability pillars. The weighting and aggregation of STIs were done using a combination of a statistical tool called principal component analysis/factor analysis, a machine learning tool called fuzzy logic and equal weighting method. The final output that the proposed integrated methodology generates is a new composite index called the integrated sustainable transportation index (IIST). Findings To check the credibility of the proposed integrated methodology, it was applied to 26 states and the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, India. Based on the computed IIST, 27 study zones were ranked and mapped. The results showed that while Tamil Nadu (0.643), Telangana (0.574) and Maharashtra (0.564) were the best-performing states, Goa (0.347), Chhattisgarh (0.436) and Meghalaya (0.439) were the worst-performing states, as far as the relative transportation sustainability is concerned. Practical implications The proposed integrated methodology could be useful for transportation evaluators, planners and policymakers who can recognize, track and improve the strengths and overcome the weaknesses within a transportation system. Originality/value The novelty of this research work is that it uses a multi-stage multi-tool approach to quantify and evaluate transport sustainability that minimizes the demerits of single-stage individual tools while maximizing their merits.
50
Mannar, Venkatesh, and Levente Diosady. "Quadruple Fortification of Salt with Iodine, Iron, Vitamins B9 and B12 to Reduce Maternal and Neonatal Mortality by Reducing Anemia and Nutritional Deficiency Prevalence (P24-041-19)." Current Developments in Nutrition 3, Supplement_1 (June 1, 2019). http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzz044.p24-041-19.
Full textAbstract:
Abstract Objectives To develop a quadruple fortified salt(QFS) formulation that provides100 + % of RDA for iodine and vitamin B12 and 30–50% of RDA for iron and folic acid in forms that are organoleptically stable, bioavailable and acceptable to consumers Methods Iodine was sprayed onto salt as an aqueous solution of potassium iodate. Iron was admixed as a solid premix, which was colour masked with TiO2 and encapsulated in soy stearine to provide a water-impervious coating. The iron core was made of ferrous fumarate, which was agglomerated to an average size matching salt grain, i.e., 300–500 µm. Folic acid and vitamin B12 were added either in the iodate spray solution or in the solid iron premix. The premixes and salt were stored at 25, 35 and 45°C at 65% RH for up to a year. The loss of iodine, folic acid and vitamin B12 were monitored. An optimized formulation was tested on the pilot scale at JVS Foods Pvt, Jaipur, India. Results Folic acid can be stabilized in the iodine spray solution, and triple fortified salt containing iodine, folic acid and encapsulated ferrous fumarate retained >90% of both the added iodine and folic acid for 6 months. Stable QFS was made by incorporating vitamin B12 in the solid iron premix at a 1:200 ratio. The process was scaled up to produce some 25 kg of iron and B12premix, sufficient for 5 tons of salt, or 500,000 daily doses of salt. Organoleptic testing of Indian meals produced with quadruple fortified salt were found to be acceptable by a consumer panel at the University of Delhi. Conclusions Stable quadruple fortified salt that can provide up to 50% of RDA of folic acid and iron and 100 + % of RDA of vitamin B12 and iodine has been developed. The product was pilot tested and had high consumer acceptability. The formulation could reduce the incidence of maternal and infant mortality at a cost of less than 20¢/annum. Funding Sources This research was funded by Grand Challenges Canada through the Saving Lives at Birth program, and by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.