Manjusha,K P; Dr.Saleena, Mathew(Cochin University of Science and Technology, April , 2011)
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The present study is aimed at the isolation and characterization of glycosaminoglycans from selected tissues of two commercially important species of cephalopods;squid,Loligo duvauceli and cuttlefish,Sepia pharaonis,keeping in view of the aforementioned benefits on the utilization of waste generated during processing.The cephalopod GAGs may also be expected to have an effect on various physiological functions based on the results obtained from GAGs from other sources.In addition,knowledge of the chemical structure of macromolecules that constitute major components of extracellular matrix(ECM) will be helpful in understanding their interactions with other matrix components.
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School of Industrial Fisheries,
Cochin University of Science and Technology
Bijina, B; Dr.Chandrasekaran,M(Cochin University of Science & Technology, May , 2006)
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Protease inhibitors are one of the most important tools of nature for
regulating the proteolytic activity of their target proteases. They are
synthesized in biological systems and they play a critical role in controlling
a number of diverse physiological functions. The current investigation
focused on the isolation, purification and characterization of a novel
protease inhibitor from Moringa oleifera. The results obtained during the
course of study opens new perspectives for the utilization of protease
inhibitor from Moringa oleifera for various pharmaceutical, agricultural and
food industries. The biological and physicochemical properties exhibited by
the novel protease inhibitor from Moringa oleifera clearly testify its
suitability for the development as a drug for application in pharmaceutical
industries such as anticoagulant agent or biocontrol agent in agriculture and
even as a food preservant. There is a scope for further research on the
structure elucidation and protein engineering towards a wide range of
further applications. Detailed structure/function analysis of these proteins is
important to facilitate their use in genetic engineering for various
applications.
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Department of Biotechnology,
Cocbin University of Science and Technology
Sapna, K; Dr.Elyas, K K(Cochin University of Science And Technology, March , 2013)
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The microorganisms are recognized as important sources of protease
inhibitors which are valuable in the fields of medicine, agriculture and
biotechnology. The protease inhibitors of microbial origin are found to be versatile
in their structure and mode of inhibition that vary from those of other sources.
Although surplus of low molecular weight non-protein protease inhibitors from
microorganisms have been reported, there is a dearth of reports on proteinaceous
protease inhibitors. The search for new metabolites from marine organisms has
resulted in the isolation of more or less 10,000 metabolites (Fuesetani and
Fuesetani, 2000) many of which are gifted with pharmacodynamic properties. The
existence of marine microorganisms was reported earlier, and they were found to
be metabolically and physiologically dissimilar from terrestrial microorganisms.
Marine microorganisms have potential as important new sources of enzyme
inhibitors and consequently a detailed study of new marine microbial inhibitors
will provide the basis for future research (Imada, 2004).
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Department of Biotechnology, Cochin University of Science and Technology
Joshy, M K; Dr.Rani,Joseph(Cochin University of Science and Technology, October , 2007)
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The aim of this
investigation is to study the effectiveness of isora fibre as reinforcement material
in short and long forms, for unsaturated polyester and epoxy resins.Studies on the optimization of fibre length and fibre loading of
randomly oriented isora-polyester composite are described.The
salient features of the alkali treatment of short isora fibre on the properties of
randomly oriented isora-polyester composite are outlined in this thesis.The
effect of surface modification of the hydrophilic isora fibre by different chemical
treatments on the properties of randomly oriented isora-polyester composite is
outlined.The properties of oriented and
randomly oriented isora fibre reinforced epoxy composites with special reference
to the effect of fibre loading are reported and also the dynamic mechanical
properties ofthe oriented and randomly oriented isora-polyester and isora-epoxy
composites are presented and the water absorption kinetics
of oriented and randomly oriented isora-polyester composites and oriented isoraepoxy
composites are given. The effect of hot air oven aging on the tensile and
flexural properties of oriented isora-polyester and isora-epoxy composites are
also reported in this thesis.
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Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology,Cochin University of
Science and Technology
Girijakumari, S; Dr. Rajan Pillai, C V(Cochin University of Science and Technology, February , 1997)
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This thesis Entitled Journal productivity in fishery science an informetric analysis.The analyses and formulating results of the study, the format of the thesis was determined. The thesis is divided into different chapters mentioned below. Chapter 1 gives an overview on the topic of research. Introduction gives the relevance of topic, define the problem, objectives of the study, hypothesis, methods of data collection, analysis and layout of the thesis. Chapter 2 provides a detailed account of the subject Fishery science and its development. A comprehensive outline is given along with definition, scope, classification, development and sources of information.Method of study used in this research and its literature review form the content of this chapter. Chapter 4 Details of the method adopted for collecting samples for the study, data collection and organization of the data are given. The methods are based on availability of data, period and objectives of the research undertaken.The description, analyses and the results of the study are covered in this chapter.
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Department of Computer Science, Cochin University of Science and Technology
Jayadevan, V R; Dr.Chandrasekharan, N S(Cochin University of Science and Technology, August 17, 1999)
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The focus of study in this thesis is on the necessity and extent of judicial creativity in interpreting provisions in certain crucial areas in the Constitution of India. Judicial innovation was essential to adapt the constitutional provisions to modern changed context. Creativity of the Court has been mainly in the creation and introduction of certain new concepts not found in any specific provision of the Constitution which, but were essential for its meaningful interpretation.Independence of the judiciary, basic structure and certain elements of social justice cherished as ideal by the makers of the Constitution are some such concepts infused into the Constitution by the judiciary. The second aspect of creativity lies in the attempt of the Court to construe provisions in the Constitution with a view to upholding and maintaining the concepts so infused into the Constitution. Introduction of those concepts into the Constitution was necessary and is justified. all important features of the Constitution like democratic form of government, federal structure, judicial review, independence of judiciary and rule of law were thus included in the doctrine to prevent their alteration by amendments.As a result of such a construction, the nature of those directive principles itself has changed. They ceased to be mere directives for state action but became mandate for it. If left to legislative or executive will for their implementation, the directives would have remained enforceable as ordinary right.To conclude, notwithstanding the errors committed by the Supreme Court in construing the provisions in the above areas, they stand testimony to its creative and innovative response in interpreting the Constitution. If this trend is continued, it will be possible to achieve through the judicial process, maintenance of independence of the judiciary, avoidance of destruction of the Constitution through the process of amendment and realisation of social justice envisaged in the directive principles. It can be hoped that the Court would maintain its energetic and vibrant mind and rise up to the occasions and extend the same to other areas in future.
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School of Legal
Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology.
Gopakumaran Nair, S; Dr.Chandrasekharan Pillai, K N(Cochin University of Science and Technology, December 21, 2009)
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This thesis entitled “Judicial review of academic decisions.Education in India is being increasingly controlled and guided by the courts.This study makes an attempt to assess the involvement of the court in regulating education and its role or interference in the conventional concepts of ‘academic freedom’ and ‘university autonomy.The study mostly concentrates on the jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution and its invocation in academic matters with particular reference to the decisions of the Kerala High Court.The concept of judicial review in the Constituent Assembly, initial approach of the Supreme Court of India towards the doctrine, gradual empowerment of Indian judiciary in this area and the resultant judicial activism.The study proceeds through the analysis of ‘academic freedom’ and ‘university autonomy’ in the 4"‘ chapter. This chapter attempts to probe academic freedom and university autonomy in India,England and United States and autonomy of Indian universities before and after independence.Basic principles and the jurisdictional parameters of
judicial review in the area of academic decisions, as pronounced by the Apex Court, can be convincingly and consistently followed by the High Courts, which is possible only if special Academic Benches are constituted.
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School of Legal
Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology