- Asian Journal of Home Science
- Indian Journal of Positive Psychology
- Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing
- Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Dosage Form and Technology
- Toxicology International (Formerly Indian Journal of Toxicology)
- Indian Journal of Science and Technology
- Indian Journal of Economics and Development
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z All
Gupta, Richa
- Consumer Preference for Purchase of Perfumed Soap in Kanpur Nagar (U.P.)
Authors
1 Department of Family Resource Management, M.a.b. College of Home Science, C.S. Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, U.P., IN
2 Department of Family Resource Management, M.A.B. College of Home Science, C.S. Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, U.P., IN
Source
Asian Journal of Home Science, Vol 8, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 124-127Abstract
The present paper focuses on the understanding of preferences and attitudes of adolescents towards perfumed soap. The adolescents included were females of similar age group of 18 to 24 years. It was found that the females in the targeted age group have similar buying pattern. Price and celebrity brand are two major factors influencing the buyers preferences. The study was conducted through interview schedule reporting for the purchasing behaviour and satisfaction level. 48.3 per cent adolescent girls purchased Dettol soap for daily use which acquired rank Ist. Where as 35.8 per cent respondents purchased Lux and only 23.3 per cent adolescent girls tried to purchase Pears and Dove soap. Although 97.5 per cent respondents were fully satisfied as far as refreshes after bath. All of them, 85 per cent adolescent girls liked to purchase perfumed soap due to its skincare properties.Keywords
Purchasing Behaviour, Perfumed SoapReferences
- Crane, A. (2001). Business and economics and humanities, social sciences and law. J. Business Ethics, 30 (4): 361-373.
- Helena, M. and Tselepis, T. (2007). The early-adolescent female clothing consumer : Exportations, evaluation and satisfaction with fit as part of the appreciation of clothing quality. J. Fashion.
- Jones, T.O. and Sasser, W.E. (1995).Why satisfied customers defect, Harvard Business Review,14: 88-90.
- Sridhar, K. (1999).Marketing models, PrinticeHall in India Pvt.Ltd., NEW DELHI, INDIA, pp.25-26.
- Personal growth initiative and life satisfaction in residents of short stay homes
Authors
1 Department of Psychology, University of Jammu, Jammu, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, Vol 3, No 4 (2012), Pagination: 425-427Abstract
This study was carried out to determine if the level of PGI interacts with the life satisfaction. Difference in life satisfaction of adolescents from short stay homes with high and low personal growth initiative was examined. The relationship between personal growth initiative and life satisfaction was also explored. The study involved 68 disadvantaged residents of various short stay homes in Jammu. Mean, standard deviation, median, independent samples t-test, and correlation using product moment method were used for statistical analysis. Results revealed greater life satisfaction in those having high personal growth initiative. An association between personal growth initiative and life satisfaction was also found. The researcher emphasizes on replication of study. The findings of studies might be useful for those involved in community care settings.- Prevalence of Workplace Bullying and its Impact on Workplace Well-Being in Academia
Authors
1 Department of Psychology, University of Jammu, Jammu, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 4, No 3 (2013), Pagination: 503-505Abstract
Workplace bullying is a serious issue that needs immediate attention. It is deliberate and repetitive form of interpersonal behavior that adversely affects the wellbeing of the targeted person. This study examined the prevalence of workplace bullying in academta. An attempt was made to determine the impact of workplace bullying on workplace wellbeing. The Negative Acts Questionnaire-Revised was used to assess the perceptions of being exposed towork place bullying among college lecturers in Jammu. Self-report questionnaires measuring workplace wellbeing (job satisfaction and work engagement) were also administered to the sample in their workplaces. The results based on data gathered from 216 college lecturers indicated that 41% (89 lecturers) of the participants had experienced bullying behaviors during the previous six months. Correlation and regression analyses showed that workplace bullying has a negative impact on workplace wellbeing of lecturers.The findings suggest that workplace bullying is a part of faculty experiences in academia and if ignored can crop up serious repercussions.Keywords
Academia, Job Satisfaction, Wellbeing, Work Engagement, Workplace Bullying.- Formulation and in Vivo Evaluation of Oro-Dispersible Tablets of Ayurvedic Powders Sitopaladi and Talisadi
Authors
1 Vijaya College of Pharmacy, Hyderabad-501 511, Telangana, IN
Source
Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Dosage Form and Technology, Vol 8, No 3 (2016), Pagination: 177-180Abstract
Most of the ayurvedic medicines are in the form of powder and they may have some kind of unacceptable or bitter taste and have problem of patient compliance. Medicines in powder form have problem of administration of accurate dose with ease. Furthermore it needs water or honey for administration and chances of spoilage and waste are more. Formulation of Oro-dispersible tablets which rapidly disintegrate in mouth will be the best remedy for efficient use of ayurvedic powders. The aim of this study was to formulate oro-dispersible tablets of ayurvedic polyherbal powder Sitopaladi and Talisadi using various excipients like super-disintegrants and sweeteners and compare the efficacy in vivo using rats. The cough suppressing activities of powder and tablets was evaluated by counting bouts of cough in control group and treated group rats with powders and ODT. Codeine was taken as standard anti-tussive drug for our research. The cough bouts were produced in rats by exposure to SO2 generated by reaction of Na2SO3 and water in a Desiccator. The test results show that there is very little change in the activity of formulated tablets and pure ayurvedic powder. Thus it can be concluded from the study that that formulation of oro-dispersible tablets of ayurvedic powder preparation not only results in improving acceptability, ease and accuracy of administration without affecting efficiency of powder ayurvedic preparations like Talisadi and Sitopaladi.Keywords
Talisadi, Oro-Dispersible, Ayurvedic, Poly-Herbal Powder, Cough.- Effect of Repeated Exposure to Lambda-Cyhalothrin and Immobilization or Forced Swim Stress on Oxidative Stress in Rat Brain
Authors
1 Developmental Toxicology Laboratory, Systems Toxicology & Health Risk Assessment Group, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, IN
2 Department of Criminology and Forensic Science, Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar, IN
3 Department of Biochemistry, Integral Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Integral University, IN
4 Department of Bioengineering, Integral University, Lucknow, IN
Source
Toxicology International (Formerly Indian Journal of Toxicology), Vol 23, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 18-26Abstract
The present study has been undertaken to investigate role of immobilization stress (IMS), a psychological stressor and forced swim stress (FSS), a physical stressor on the neurobehavioral toxicity of lambda-cyhalothrin (LCT), a new generation, type-II synthetic pyrethroid with extensive uses to control insects and ectoparasites. Rats subjected to IMS (placed in plastic restrainer for 6 hour/day) or FSS (one session of 15 min/day) for 28 days exhibited a significant increase in lipid peroxidation and protein carbonyl levels in frontal cortex, corpus striatum, hippocampus and hypothalamus as compared to controls. Further, decrease in the levels of reduced glutathione and activity of superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase was also observed in these brain regions of rats subjected either IMS or FSS as compared to rats in the control groups. No significant change in any of the parameters was observed in any of the brain regions of rats treated with LCT (0.5 mg/kg body weight, p.o., 28 days) as compared to controls. Simultaneous exposure of rats to LCT and IMS or FSS resulted to cause marked increase in protein carbonyl levels and lipid peroxidation as compared to controls. Further, decrease in the activity of superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase, enzymes involved in antioxidant defense in these brain regions was also observed in rats simultaneously exposed to IMS or FSS and LCT as compared to controls. The data of the present study exhibit that both psychological and physical stress enhances the neurotoxicity of lambda-cyhalothrin by enhancing oxidative stress in rat brain.Keywords
Immobilization Stress, Forced Swim Stress, Lambda-Cyhalothrin, Oxidative Stress.References
- Cohen S, Janicki-Deverts D and Miller GE. Psychological stress and disease. Jama. 2007; 298: 1685-7.
- Herman JP and Seroogy K. Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, glucocorticoids, and neurologic disease. Neurologic clinics. 2006; 24: 461-81.
- Sapolsky RM. Glucocorticoids and hippocampal atrophy in neuropsychiatric disorders. Archives of general psychiatry. 2000; 57: 925-35.
- Cory-Slechta DA, Stern S, Weston D, Allen JL and Liu S. Enhanced learning deficits in female rats following lifetime Pb exposure combined with prenatal stress. Toxicological Sciences. 2010; 117: 427-38.
- Fink G. Stress: definition and history. Stress Science: Neuroendocrinology. 2010: 3-9.
- Friedman A, Kaufer D, Shemer J, Hendler I, Soreq H and Tur-Kaspa I. Pyridostigmine brain penetration under stress enhances neuronal excitability and induces early immediate transcriptional response. Nature medicine. 1996; 2: 1382-5.
- Hanin I. The Gulf War, stress and a leaky blood—brain barrier. Nature medicine. 1996; 2: 1307-8.
- Ansari RW, Shukla RK, Yadav RS, et al. Cholinergic dysfunctions and enhanced oxidative stress in the neurobehavioral toxicity of lambda-cyhalothrin in developing rats. Neurotoxicity research. 2012; 22: 292-309.
- Gandhi S and Abramov AY. Mechanism of oxidative stress in neurodegeneration. Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity. 2012; 2012.
- Madrigal JL, Olivenza R, Moro MA, et al. Glutathione depletion, lipid peroxidation and mitochondrial dysfunction are induced by chronic stress in rat brain. Neuropsychopharmacology. 2001; 24: 420-9.
- Zafir A and Banu N. Modulation of in vivo oxidative status by exogenous corticosterone and restraint stress in rats. Stress. 2009; 12: 167-77.
- Bhatia N, Maiti PP, Choudhary A, et al. Animal models in the study of stress: A review. J Pharm and Healthc Manag. 2011; 2: 42-50.
- Jaggi AS, Bhatia N, Kumar N, Singh N, Anand P and Dhawan R. A review on animal models for screening potential anti-stress agents. Neurological Sciences. 2011; 32: 993-1005.
- Abdel-Rahman A, Abou-Donia SM, El-Masry EM, Shetty AK and Abou-Donia MB. Stress and combined exposure to low doses of pyridostigmine bromide, DEET, and permethrin produce neurochemical and neuropathological alterations in cerebral cortex, hippocampus, and cerebellum. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part A. 2004; 67: 163-92.
- Hancock S, Ehrich M, Hinckley J, Pung T and Jortner BS. The effect of stress on the acute neurotoxicity of the organophosphate insecticide chlorpyrifos. Toxicology and applied pharmacology. 2007; 219: 136-41.
- Pung T, Klein B, Blodgett D, Jortner B and Ehrich M. Examination of concurrent exposure to repeated stress and chlorpyrifos on cholinergic, glutamatergic, and monoamine neurotransmitter systems in rat forebrain regions. International journal of toxicology. 2006; 25: 65-80.
- Fetoui H, Garoui EM, Makni-ayadi F and Zeghal N. Oxidative stress induced by lambda-cyhalothrin (LTC) in rat erythrocytes and brain: attenuation by vitamin C. Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology. 2008; 26: 225-31.
- Fetoui H, Feki A, Salah GB, Kamoun H, Fakhfakh F and Gdoura R. Exposure to lambda-cyhalothrin, a synthetic pyrethroid, increases reactive oxygen species production and induces genotoxicity in rat peripheral blood. Toxicology and industrial health. 2015; 31: 433-41.
- He L-M, Troiano J, Wang A and Goh K. Environmental chemistry, ecotoxicity, and fate of lambda-cyhalothrin. Reviews of environmental contamination and toxicology. Springer, 2008, p. 71-91.
- Fetoui H, Garoui EM and Zeghal N. Lambda-cyhalothrininduced biochemical and histopathological changes in the liver of rats: ameliorative effect of ascorbic acid. Experimental and Toxicologic Pathology. 2009; 61: 189-96.
- Barr DB, Olsson AO, Wong L-Y, et al. Urinary Concentrations of Metabolites of Pyrethroid Insecticides in the General U. S. Population: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999-2002. Environmental health perspectives. 2010; 118: 742-8.
- Muhammad F, Akhtar M, Rahman Z, Farooq H, Khaliq T and Anwar M. Multi-residue determination of pesticides in the meat of cattle in Faisalabad-Pakistan. Egypt Acad J Biol Sci. 2010; 2: 19-28.
- Rao BS, Madhavi R, Sunanda and Raju T. Complete reversal of dendritic atrophy in CA3 neurons of the hippocampus by rehabilitation in restraint stressed rats. Current science. 2001; 80: 653-9.
- Badowska-Szalewska E, Klejbor I, Cecot T, Spodnik JH and Moryś J. Changes in NGF/c-Fos double staining in the structures of the limbic system in juvenile and aged rats exposed to forced swim test. Acta neurobiologiae experimentalis. 2009; 69: 448-58.
- GItiwinski J and Iversen L. Regional studies of catecholamines in the rat brain. The disposition of 3H-norepinephrine, 3H-dopamine and3H-DOPA in various regions of the brain. J Neurochem. 1966; 13: 655-69.
- Ohkawa H, Ohishi N and Yagi K. Assay for lipid peroxides in animal tissues by thiobarbituric acid reaction. Analytical biochemistry. 1979; 95: 351-8.
- Levine RL, Garland D, Oliver CN, et al. Determination of carbonyl content in oxidatively modified proteins. Methods in enzymology. 1990: 464-78.
- Hasan M and Haider S. Acetyl-homocysteine thiolactone protects against some neurotoxic effects of thallium. Neurotoxicology. 1988; 10: 257-61.
- Kakkar P, Das B and Viswanathan P. A modified spectrophotometric assay of superoxide dismutase. Indian J Biochem Biophys. 1984; 21: 130-2.
- Aebi H. [13] Catalase in vitro. Methods in enzymology. 1984; 105: 121-6.
- Flohé L and Günzler WA. Assays of glutathione peroxidase. Methods in enzymology. 1984; 105: 114.
- Lowry OH, Rosebrough NJ, Farr AL and Randall RJ. Protein measurement with the Folin phenol reagent. J biol Chem. 1951; 193: 265-75.
- Ray DE and Fry JR. A reassessment of the neurotoxicity of pyrethroid insecticides. Pharmacology & therapeutics. 2006; 111: 174-93.
- Prasanthi K and Rajini P. Fenvalerate-induced oxidative damage in rat tissues and its attenuation by dietary sesame oil. Food and chemical toxicology. 2005; 43: 299-306.
- Kilian E, Delport R, Bornman M and Jager Cd. Simultaneous exposure to low concentrations of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, deltamethrin, nonylphenol and phytoestrogens has negative effects on the reproductive parameters in male Spraque‐Dawley rats. Andrologia. 2007; 39: 128-35.
- Abdollahi M, Ranjbar A, Shadnia S, Nikfar S and Rezaiee A. Pesticides and oxidative stress: a review. Medical Science Review. 2004; 10: RA141-RA7.
- Mancuso C, Scapagini G, Curro D, et al. Mitochondrial dysfunction, free radical generation and cellular stress response in neurodegenerative disorders. Front Biosci. 2007; 12: 1107-23.
- Abidin I, Yargicoglu P, Agar A, et al. The effect of chronic restraint stress on spatial learning and memory: relation to oxidant stress. International journal of neuroscience. 2004; 114: 683-99.
- Olivenza R, Moro MA, Lizasoain I, et al. Chronic stress induces the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase in rat brain cortex. Journal of neurochemistry. 2000; 74: 78591.
- Esch T, Fricchione GL and Stefano GB. The therapeutic use of the relaxation response in stress-related diseases. Medical Science Monitor. 2003; 9: RA23-RA34.
- de Pablos RM, Herrera AJ, Espinosa-Oliva AM, et al. Chronic stress enhances microglia activation and exacerbates death of nigral dopaminergic neurons under conditions of inflammation. J Neuroinflammation. 2014; 11: 34.
- Abdel-Rahman A, Shetty AK and Abou-Donia MB. Disruption of the blood–brain barrier and neuronal cell death in cingulate cortex, dentate gyrus, thalamus, and hypothalamus in a rat model of Gulf-War syndrome. Neurobiology of Disease. 2002; 10: 306-26.
- Habr SF, Macrini DJ, Spinosa HdS, Florio JC and Bernardi MM. Repeated forced swim stress has additive effects in anxiety behavior and in cathecolamine levels of adult rats exposed to deltamethrin. Neurotoxicology and teratology. 2014; 46: 57-61.
- Terçariol SG, Almeida AA and Godinho AF. Cadmium and exposure to stress increase aggressive behavior. environmental toxicology and pharmacology. 2011; 32: 40-5.
- Organization WH. Cyhalothrin. 1990.
- Reiter RJ, Tan D-x, Osuna C and Gitto E. Actions of melatonin in the reduction of oxidative stress. Journal of biomedical science. 2000; 7: 444-58.
- Mates J. Effects of antioxidant enzymes in the molecular control of reactive oxygen species toxicology. Toxicology. 2000; 153: 83-104.
- Škultétyová I, Tokarev D and Ježová D. Stress-induced increase in blood–brain barrier permeability in control and monosodium glutamate-treated rats. Brain research bulletin. 1998; 45: 175-8.
- Effect of Textile Industry Effluent on Growth and Biochemical Parameters of Tagetes Erecta
Authors
1 Department of Biotechnology, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra- 136119, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Biotechnology, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra- 136119, Haryana,, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 10, No 31 (2017), Pagination:Abstract
Tagetes erecta plants were exposed to different concentrations of textile mill effluent. Various physio-biochemical parameters (plant height, number of branches and leaves per plant, chlorophyll content, soluble protein, soluble sugars, proline content and malondialdehyde) were studied at different intervals of time. At lower concentrations, an increase in chlorophyll content, proline, protein and sugar content was observed but on increasing the effluent concentration, a decrease was observed for all these parameters after a certain period of time. Our results indicate that the exposition of Tagetes erecta to diluted concentrations of textile mill effluent for short duration of time results in an increase in growth and other parameters which ultimately result in better productivity. The study was investigated in relation to both concentration of effluent and time intervals of supply of . It is suggested that wastewater should be diluted before it is used for irrigation.Keywords
Chlorophyll, Effluent, Malondialdehyde, Proline, Tagetes Erecta, Textile- The Two Tales of Descent
Authors
1 Department of Economics, Kalindi College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110008, IN
2 Kalindi College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110008, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Economics and Development, Vol 7, No 1 (2019), Pagination: 1-7Abstract
Background/Objectives: To explore the two recent descents of the Indian rupee: (1) the economic slump in August 2013 and (2) the recent slide in rupee in October 2018 by facilitating a comparative analysis between the two.
Methods/Statistical Analysis: This is a review article in which we peruse through various research papers and opinionated articles on rupee depreciation by academicians and policy makers of repute and capture the relative intensities of the two events. Further, we analyse whether the fall emerged from the same set of reasons or were there any digressions and question why the same set of factors continue to harangue the economic harmony of the country.
Findings: We observe that on the pretext of volatile capital outflows and current account imbalances, the two falls have very similar repercussions. However, in terms of their origins and institutional characteristics like policies, political confidence and global economic environment, the two events are widely disparate. While the former was a consequence of global economic slump and overuse of fiscal stimulus, the latter accounted for the consistent rising international oil prices- ‘India’s historic macroeconomic vulnerability’.
Improvements/Applications: Unlike other papers in the literature, we compare the two events to conclude its dissimilarities and reflect the underlying challenges that make the Indian economy vulnerable to such shocks. Therefore, this paper provides a comprehensive view of such volatilities and serves as a reminder that the battle of macro-economic stability is never won and even major victories (reminiscing the economic crisis of post 2011) are always provisional and the process of reforms and vigilance must never stop (Economic Survey, 2018).
Keywords
Currency Depreciation, Exchange Rate Crisis, Capital Outflows, Rupee Fall, Descent.References
- Saudi Arabia could hike oil prices over the Khashoggi case. Here’s why it would backfire. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/16/saudi-arabia-could-spike-oil-prices-over-journalist-case--but-it-would-backfire.html. Date accessed: 16/10/2018.
- The Rupee slide-Comparing August 2018 to August 2013 slump. https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/43208-the-rupee-slide-comparing-august-2018-to-august-2013-slump/. Date accessed: 10/08/2018.
- Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2018-19 Resolution of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Reserve Bank of India. https://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/BS_PressReleaseDisplay.aspx?prid=44636. Date accessed: 01/08/2018.
- Economic Survey 2017-18, Ministry of finance. http://mofapp.nic.in:8080/economicsurvey/. Date accessed: 2017.
- Economic Survey 2012-13. https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/budget2013-2014/es2012-13/estat1.pdf. Date accessed: 2013.
- Dark clouds hanging over India’s external front. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/c-p-chandrasekhar/dark-clouds-hanging-over-indias-external-front/article25030627.ece. Date accessed: 24/09/2018.
- Real Effective Exchange Rate slips to 114.5 in August on falling rupee. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/real-effective-exchange-rate-slips-to-1145-in-august-on-falling-rupee/article24928523.ece. Date accessed: 11/09/2018.
- Global financial crisis and key risks: impact on India and Asia. http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.456.2280&rep=rep1&type=pdf. Date accessed: 09/10/2008.
- Rupee Decline: Why the 2013 and 2018 Episodes are Vastly Different. https://swarajyamag.com/economy/rupee-decline-why-the-2013-and-2018-episodes-are-vastly-different. Date accessed: 18/08/2018.
- What are Masala Bonds and how can they rescue sliding rupee? https://www.businesstoday.in/current/economy-politics/masala-bonds-norms-modi-govt-prevent-rupee-fall/story/282482.html. Date accessed: 17/09/2018.
- Why is the rupee in a free fall? https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/why-is-the-rupee-in-a-free-fall/article23866863.ece. Date accessed: 12/05/2018.
- The problem of the falling Indian rupee. https://www.orfonline.org/research/the-problem-of-the-falling-indian-rupee/. Date accessed: 08/05/2018.
- Lessons from the slide of the rupee. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/lessons-from-the-slide-of-the-rupee/article25021609.ece. Date accessed: 23/09/2018.
- Understanding China’s belt and road initiative. https://www.jstor.org/stable/resrep10136?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents. Date accessed: 01/03/2017.