Bright Singh, I S; Rosamma, Philip; Anas, A(Blackwell Publishing, June 1, 2008)
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Chitosan has beenwidely accepted as awall material
for preparing microcapsules of various purposes in
human medicine. The possibility of using chitosan
as a wall material for microencapsulating nutrients
and drugs for aquaculture purposes, speci¢cally to
Macrobrachium rosenbergii larvae was evaluated in
this study. Two types of chitosan-coated microcapsules
were prepared using either acetone (MEC-A) or
NaOH (MEC-N) as the cross-linking agents. They
were compared with a microbound diet relative to
total leaching of nutrients and free amino acids
(FAA). Among the microcapsules, MEC-N showed
the lowest level of total leaching of nutrients (23.3%)
during 5 h of immersion in seawater and released
65% FAA after 60min. During laboratory trials,75%
larvae had accepted the MEC-N capsule. The results
of the study suggest that chitosan can be used as a
wall material for preparing microcapsules to deliver
drugs and nutrients to M. rosenbergii larvae.
Rasheed, T M A; Nampoori, V P N(Springer, March , 1994)
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The CH local mode overtone spectrum of benzyl chloride in the visible and NIR regions studied by laser induced thermal lens and conventional NIR absorption is presented. The analysis shows that the −CH2Cl group is symmetrically oriented with respect to the benzene ring, thus finalizing one of the two possible conformational models predicted by electron diffraction studies. The aryl CH bonds have a slightly larger force constant than that in benzene.
Girish Kumar,K; Saji, John K; Indira, C J(Indian Journal of Chemical Technology, November 18, 2005)
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This paper describes the fabrication of an ion-selective electrode in which a polymeric Schiff base complex of cobalt(II) is used as the ionophore.The main advantage of the electrode is that it is mechanically stable upto 3 months..The electrode shows a linear response in the range of 2.5 × 10-5-0.5 × 10-1 mol dm-3. The response time of the electrode is 30 s.The pH range at which the electrode works is 3.8 to 6.8. The electrode was found to be selective towards chloride ion in the presence of ions like Na+, Ca2+, Mn2+, ,Fe3+, Co2+, Ni2+, Cu2+, Zn2+, CH3COO-, NO3-, SO42- ,Br- and NO2-.
Chinthu, Romeo; Dr. Paulose, C S(Cochin University of Science and Technology, August 17, 2012)
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The present study deals with the Cholinergic Receptor subtypes functional regulation in spinal cord injured monoplegic rats: Effect of 5-HT GABA and bone marrow cells.Spinal cord injury causes permanent and irrevocable motor deficits and neurodegeneration. Disruption of the spinal cord leads to diminished transmission of descending control from the brain to motor neurons and ascending sensory information. Behavioural studies showed deficits in motor control and coordination in SCI rats. Cholinergic system plays an important role in SCI, the evaluation of which provides valuable insight on the underlying mechanisms of motor deficit that occur during SCI. The cholinergic transmission was studied by assessing the muscarinic and nicotinic receptors; cholinergic enzymes- ChAT and AChE; second messenger enzyme PLC; transcription factor CREB and second messengers - IP3, cAMP and cGMP. We observed a decrease in the cholinergic transmission in the brain and spinal cord of SCI rats. The disrupted cholinergic system is the indicative of motor deficit and neuronal degeneration in the spinal cord and brain regions. SCI mediated oxidative stress and apoptosis leads to neuronal degeneration in SCI rats. The decreased expression of anti oxidant enzymes – SOD, GPx and neuronal cell survival factors - BDNF, GDNF, IGF-1, Akt and cyclin D2 along with increased expression of apoptotic factors – Bax, caspase-8, TNFa and NF-kB augmented the neuronal degeneration in SCI condition. BMC administration in combination with 5-HT and GABA in SCI rats showed a reversal in the impaired cholinergic neurotransmission and reduced the oxidative stress and apoptosis. It also enhanced the expression of cell survival factors in the spinal cord region. In SCI rats treated with 5-HT and GABA, the transplanted BMC expressed NeuN confirming that 5-HT and GABA induced the
differentiation and proliferation of BMC to neurons in the spinal cord. Neurotrophic factors and anti-apoptotic elements in SCI rats treated with 5-HT and GABA along with BMC rendered neuroprotective effects accompanied by improvement in behavioural deficits. This resulted in a significant reversal of altered cholinergic neurotransmission in SCI. The restorative and neuro protective effects of BMC in combination with 5-HT and GABA are of immense therapeutic
significance in the clinical management of SCI.
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Department of Biotechnology, Cochin University of Science and Technology
Abdul Rasheed, T M; Moosad, K P B; Nampoori, V P N; Sathianandan, K(American Chemical Society, 1987)
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Vibrational overtone spectra of acetophenone and benzaldehyde in the visible and near-infrared regions are studied by the
dual beam thermal lens and the conventional near-infrared absorption techniques. The observed increase in the mechanical
frequency of the aryl CH bond from that of benzene is attributed to the decrease in the aryl CH bond length caused by
the electron-withdrawing property of the substituents. Overtone spectra also demonstrate that acetophenone contains two
types of methyl CH bonds arising from the anisotropic environments created by oxygen lone pair and carbonyl P electrons.
The local-mode parameters of the two types of CH bonds are compared with those of acetone and acetaldehyde. The possible
factors influencing the methyl CH bonds in acetophenone are discussed.
Paulose,C S; Dakshinamurti,K(Department of Biotechnology, June 12, 1987)
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Chronic catheterization is illustrated using vascular-access-port model SLA where the port is surgically placed subcutaneously on
the back of the rat. The catheter is tunnelled to the neck and inserted into the jugular vein . Within 24 h rats showed normal blood
pressure and blood samples were collected at intervals with minimal stress to the animals . A comparison of the plasma catecholamine
of blood collected from vascular-access-ports with that obtained from decapitation indicates that there was minimal stress to the rats
when blood was drawn through the vascular-access-port.
Kesavankutty,V; Dr.Leelakrishnan, P(Cochin University Of Science And Technology, March 28, 1985)
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In India, film censorship originated with Cinematograph Act 1918 empowering
the Provincial Governments to establish censorial authorities. In 1949, an
amendment provided for a Central Board of Film Censors. In 1952, a new
legislation gave the Central Government enormous powers, making the Board
to function as a department of the Central Government. The Government had
control over the Board with the mechanism of issuing 'directions' to the censors
and laying down censorship rules. The legislation did not provide any objective
criteria for censoring films. The 1959 amendment, aimed at curing this defect,
only incorporated the grounds contained in Article 19(2) of the Constitution. Even
after expert studies and a significant decision by the Supreme Court, pointing
out the inadequacy of the existing system, and governmental attempts to bring
reforms by way of fresh directions, appointment of appellate authority and framing
of new rules, the system still warrants radical change. The thesis explores them.
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Department of Law,Cochin University Of Science And Technology
Manju,Paulson; Mohanan, P; Sona,Kundukulam O(Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, September 5, 2000)
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A compact microstrip antenna with circular polarization radiation is demonstrated.A reducation in the required parameters for achieving CP radiation makes the present antenna design simpler
Aanandan,C K; Mohanan, P; K G Nair(Department of Electronics, August 13, 1984)
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Design and development of a circularly polarized and matched H-plane sectorial horn antenna have been reported By
proper trimming of the flange parameters any desired polarization can be obtained from the horn
Design of a dual-port circular patch antenna with a sector-slot for dual-frequency operation is presented. The antenna resonates at two distinct frequencies with orthogonal polarizations and broad radiation characteristics. Unlike the conventional circular patch, this antenna can be microstrip-fed to operate at either of the resonances. The two polarizations can be simultaneously excited using two electromagnetically coupled ports with an isolation better than −30 dB between the ports. This antenna has the added advantage of size reduction of 44% compared to the conventional circular patch without any reduction in gain.
Narendran Nair,R; Dr.Sharma,G S(Cochin University of Science And Technology, February , 1983)
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The present thesis is an attempt by the researcher to Investigate the surface circulation of the Indian Ocean, north of 2095 in relation to the atmospheric circulation over the ocean. The aim is achieved by working out the circu1ation pattern and correlating it with the computed
wind stress and its vorticity. The month wise surface circulation is arrived by drawing the streamlines, using freshand method with superimposed isotache. The zonal ad meridional componance of the wind stress and the curl of the wind stress are computed for each month over 2° latitude longitude quadrangle from the bulk aerodynamic formula, using a computer program. The data for drawing the surface circu1ation and for computing the wind stress and its curl have come from the Dutch Atlas.
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School of marine sciences, Cochin University of Science And Technology
Simily, Joseph; Dr.Kannan, B(Cochin University of Science and Technology, August , 2013)
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Image processing has been a challenging and multidisciplinary research area since decades with continuing improvements in its various branches especially Medical Imaging. The healthcare industry was very much benefited with the advances in Image Processing techniques for the efficient management of large volumes of clinical data. The popularity and growth of Image Processing field attracts researchers from many disciplines including Computer Science and Medical Science due to its applicability to the real world. In the meantime, Computer Science is becoming an important driving force for the further development of Medical Sciences.
The objective of this study is to make use of the basic concepts in Medical Image Processing and develop methods and tools for clinicians’ assistance. This work is motivated from clinical applications of digital mammograms and placental sonograms, and uses real medical images for proposing a method intended to assist radiologists in the diagnostic process. The study consists of two domains of Pattern recognition, Classification and Content Based Retrieval. Mammogram images of breast cancer patients and placental images are used for this study.
Cancer is a disaster to human race. The accuracy in characterizing images using simplified user friendly Computer Aided Diagnosis techniques helps radiologists in detecting cancers at an early stage. Breast cancer which accounts for the major cause of cancer death in women can be fully cured if detected at an early stage. Studies relating to placental characteristics and abnormalities are important in foetal monitoring. The diagnostic variability in sonographic examination of placenta can be overlooked by detailed placental texture analysis by focusing on placental grading. The work aims on early breast cancer detection and placental maturity analysis. This dissertation is a stepping stone in combing various application domains of healthcare and technology.
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Department of Computer Applications
Cochin University of Science and Technology