Res.J.Recent Sci., Volume 1, Issue (4), Pages 1-90, April (2012)


Research Paper

1. Optimization of the Extraction of Sorghum's Polyphenols for Industrial Production by Membrane Processes
Pascal C., Agbangnan D., Christine Tachon, Justine Dangou, Anna Chrostowska, Eric Fouquet and Dominique C.K. Sohounhloue, Res.J.Recent Sci., 1(4), 1-8(2012)

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For a large - scae production of sorghum’s poyphenos for food and medicine by membrane processes, different extraction parameters (temperature, duration and nature of solvent) were optimized. For a production in respect of environmental standards to an ex trapolation of technology to the semi - industrial scale in the developing countries, 14 hours of extraction with magnetic or mechanical stirring at room temperature with a ratio of 1g of solids per 150 ml of water and a neutral pH were selected as optimum e xtraction conditions
2. Impact of Air-Pollution on pH of soil of Saran, Bihar, India
Srivastava K.P. and Singh Vikash Kumar, Res. J. Recent Sci.,, Res.J.Recent Sci., 1(4), 9-13(2012)

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The pH of the upper and lower layers of soil of selected places of Saran district of Bihar was determined to access the soil - pollution due to interaction of brick chimneys smoke with soil. It was observed that the soils located near the brick chimney plants are highly polluted.
3. Analysis of G-CSF Treatment of CN using Fast Fourier Transform
Balamuralitharan S. and Rajasekaran S., Res.J.Recent Sci., 1(4), 14-21(2012)

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In this research paper we try to find out and investigate the Fast Fourier Transform model and G-CSF Treatment of CN (Cyclical Neutropenia), in detail. In this analysis of G-CSF treatment of Neutropenia, we get data from CN. They are grey collies. They are usually used to build an extended model of it. It produces the dynamics of circulating blood cells. They are found from the dogs with and without daily G-CSF therapy. It is a model which is very useful for collection of laboratory data. This mathematical model helps us to reproduce the large variation of data too. They occur from one dog to another. It has long term effects on the oscillations when the frequency of drug delivery is made. This model is also useful to account for the features of untreated G-CSF. It is also useful for treatment of dogs with CN. Therefore this model is considered as an accomplished one. There is fitting parameters for 3 days and not for 4 dogs for estimation or evaluation. It is also essential and necessary to model the more samples for increase in Neutrophil amplification. The proposed interventions are practical. It may reduce the amount of G-CSF. It required potential maintenance. Sometimes, it may even improve the treatment effects too. This model gives us good result in treatment. The changes would be practical and reduce the risk side as well as the cost of treatment in G-CSF.
4. Analytical Assessment of Trace Elements in Soils, Tomato Leaves and Fruits in the Vicinity of Paint Industry, Nigeria
Nwajei G.E., Okwagi P., Nwajei R.I. and Obi-Iyeke G.E., Res.J.Recent Sci., 1(4), 22-26(2012)

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Soil, tomato leaves and fruits samples collected for the period covering May to October, 2011 in the vicinity of paint factor y were analytically digested and analysed for trace elements such as lead, cooper, cadmium, nickel, zinc, chromium, manganese, arsenic, iron, selenium and cobalt respectively. Using atomic absorption spectrophotometer of model SP 1900 pye unicam. The results obtained revealed that all the aforeme ntioned trace elements analysed were detected and metal concentrations were varied except cadmium, arsenic and selenium with constant value for all the months (0.01mg/kg). The mean concentrations of lead, copper, nickel, zinc, manganese and iron exceeded those of tomato leaves and fruits. The mean metal concentrations in the samples labeled SS 1 , TLS 1 and TFS 1 located at the paint factory spot were higher than those samples located 200 metres and before and after the factory spot. This study is an indicator to monitor lead in consumable vegetables around industrial locations in Nigeria.
5. An Experimental Study on Separately Ground and together Grinding Portland Slag Cements Strength Properties
Yousef Zandi and Vefa Akpinar M., Res.J.Recent Sci., 1(4), 27- 40(2012)

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In this experimental study 7 and 28 day compressive, flexural strength and slag activity indices of Portland cement control a nd Portland slag cement were determined experimentally. The results of this study showed that the grinding time required for sl ag particles are higher than p ortland cement clinker particles for all the tested Blaine fineness values; therefore, the grind ability of the slag is observed to be lower than the grind ability of the clinker. The results indicated that the increasing the Bla ine fineness values of the mortar mixes improved both the 7 - day and 28 - day slag activity indices. This means that in order to increase the quality of the slag, the granulated blast furnace slag particles should be ground to much finer. Together grindi ng Po rtland slag cements show higher strength values than the separately ground ones for the Blaine fineness values of 3000 cm 2 /g and 3500 cm 2 /g at 2 and 7 days. However, for Blaine fineness values of 4000 cm 2 /g and 4500 cm 2 /g, the separately ground Portland sl ag cements have higher strength values than the Together grinding ones at 2 and 7 days. For 28 days, the flexural strength of the Together grinding Portland slag cements show more or less the same values with the separately ground ones for all of the Blain e fineness values. Finally, the flexural strength of the separately ground Portland slag cements show higher values than the Together grinding ones again for all of the Blaine fineness values at 90 days.
6. Azimuthal Square Array Resistivity Method and Goundwater Exploration in Sanganoor, Coimbatore District, Tamilnadu, India
Antony Ravindran A., Res.J.Recent Sci., 1(4), 41-45(2012)

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The groundwater prospecting were conducted using Azimuthal square array direct current electrical resistivity method in Sanganoor,Coimbatore district, Tamilnadu. In the present investigation also it is shown that from the surface Azimutal square array elec trical resistivity sounding data it is possible to estimate the groundwater water yield in the sanganoor site of granitic rocks. In this application data were collected from the field using CRM - 500 Resistivity meter, Azimuthal square array technique, elect rodes, wirespoll, used for the sounding. The resistivity data were processed using the formulae and plotted in the graphical form of Anisotropy graph, Radar diagram and Master curve plotting were used to identify the fracture/fault zone in the granitic roc ks and it aquifer characteristics of the study area. From the resistivity profiling data is used to recognize geology of the top layer covered with clay with fine sand and calchie deposits mixed with gneissic rocks. The square array electrical resistivity method used to predict the water bearing zone is occurs at three layers of different depth that range of resistvity from 100 ohm.m to 120 Ohm.m in the study area.
7. Health Beliefs and Perception of Well-being among the Lois of Thanga in Manipur, India
Pebam Nganthoiba Mangang, Res.J.Recent Sci., 1(4), 46- 52(2012)

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In this research paper we try to find out and investigate the Fast Fourier Transform model and G-CSF Treatment of CN (Cyclical Neutropenia), in detail. In this analysis of G-CSF treatment of Neutropenia, we get data from CN. They are grey collies. They are usually used to build an extended model of it. It produces the dynamics of circulating blood cells. They are found from the dogs with and without daily G-CSF therapy. It is a model which is very useful for collection of laboratory data. This mathematical model helps us to reproduce the large variation of data too. They occur from one dog to another. It has long term effects on the oscillations when the frequency of drug delivery is made. This model is also useful to account for the features of untreated G-CSF. It is also useful for treatment of dogs with CN. Therefore this model is considered as an accomplished one. There is fitting parameters for 3 days and not for 4 dogs for estimation or evaluation. It is also essential and necessary to model the more samples for increase in Neutrophil amplification. The proposed interventions are practical. It may reduce the amount of G-CSF. It required potential maintenance. Sometimes, it may even improve the treatment effects too. This model gives us good result in treatment. The changes would be practical and reduce the risk side as well as the cost of treatment in G-CSF.

Short Communication

8. The Exhaustive Resistance Exercises with various Resistances increases the Local Strength of Youth Muscles
Abbasian S., Attarzadeh S.R., Darzabi T. and Momeni M., Res.J.Recent Sci., 1(4), 53-56(2012)

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The purpose of the research was to survey effect of exhaustive resistance exercises with various resistances on local strength of youth muscles. The resistance exercises are very important in developing physical capacities of individuals. It is necessary to consider several variables including resistance rate and repetition of exercises and rest time between exercise bouts. The subjects was, 44 healthy male students with no history of resistance exercises with age range: 15-17 years (mean age: 16.1 years). Performing exhaustive resistance exercises with 55, 70 and 85% resistance of a maximum repetition significantly increased the strength of upper and lower extremity muscles of 15 to 17 year old male adolescents (p<0.05). The effect of exhaustive resistance exercises with 55, 70 and 85% resistance of a maximum repetition had a significant difference on strength of upper and lower extremity muscle strengths (p<0.05). Such exercises with 70% maximum repetition were more effective upon strength of upper and lower extremities. So, performing exercises with 70% resistance of maximum repetition for adolescents may be the best way to increase their muscle strength.
9. Economic and Performance Analysis of Thermal System
Dev Nikhil, Attri Rajesh, Mittal Vijay, Kumar Sandeep, Mohit, Satyapal and Kumar Pardeep , Res.J.Recent Sci., 1(4), 57-59(2012)

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For the feasibility of any thermal system economic analysis is must. In the present work economic analysis of a cogeneration power plant is made for increasing the efficiency of cycle. From the literature it is being observe that for increased effici ency the factor which should be taken in to consideration are: air compressor efficiency, gas t urbine efficiency, mass flow rate of air, turbine inlet temperature, pressure loss and size of combustion chamber, LMTD for heat transfer surfaces, cycle pressure rati o and mass of steam to be produced. Mathematical model available in literature is used a nd a computer program in software MATLAB is executed for the analysis. Trend observed for the increase in cost are tabulated in the results.
10. The Ash and Iron Content of Common Vegetable Grown in Latur District, India
Motegaonkar Manorama B. and Salunke Shridar D., Res.J.Recent Sci., 1(4), 60-63(2012)

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The total ash and iron content of common vegetable grown seasonally in Latur district was determined by dry ash and potassium dichromate titration method. The results of analysis of vegetable Daucus C arots L (carrot) show 1.027% ash and 1.841 mg /1oogm of i ron. The analysis data of LycopersiconEsculentaum (Tomato) show 0.508% ash and 0.455 mg/ 100g of iron. The ash contents of both vegetables Daucus C arota (carrot) and LycopersicomEsculentum (Tomato) are found to be same as that of literature values. The iron content of Daucus C arota (carrot) is found to be slightly lower and that of lycopersicomEsculentum (Tomato) is found to be slightly higher as compared to that of literature values.
11. Ecophysiological and cytopathological impact of delfin insecticide (Bacillus thuringiensis) to an unicellular ciliate protozoan, Euplotes patella
Amanchi Nageswara Rao and Mohd. Masood Hussain, Res.J.Recent Sci., 1(4), 64-67(2012)

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Ciliates have been exploited as useful and highly potential models for water quality fluctuations and toxicant influx. They h ave remained as models due to ubiquitous nature, speed of analysis, faster generation time, minimal epigenetic variability and geno mic similarity to highest organism. These organisms have developed specialization of intracellular structures and functions, comparable what has occurred between the different cells of a multicellular organism. Depletion in the food vacuol e formation and c hanges in the contractile vacuole activity highlighted the importance of Euplotes. The tests carried in this study are simple, fast and give overall information about the ecophysiological effects of delfin in response to toxicant influx.
12. In-Silico Structure Determination of Protein Falstatin from Malaria Parasite Plasmodium Falciparum
Bhatt Tarun Kumar, Res.J.Recent Sci., 1(4), 68-71(2012)

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Malaria is the major cause of socio - economic loss to most of the developing countries. Several drugs have been developed against the deadly malaria causing protozoan, Plasmodium falciparum. However, development of drug resistance against existing drugs has necessitated the identification of new drug targets. Several proteases have been identified from malaria parasite which is involved in various processes like haemoglobin degradation, egress of merozoite etc. But more important aspect of malaria biology is the regulation of these proteases for effective regulation of parasite life cycle. Falstatin is such a protein which binds to many cysteine proteases and regulates their activities. Therefore, Falstatin is the potential target for drug discovery. In this study, we determined the three - dimensional structure of Falstatin by molecular modelling using Swiss Modeller and Sali’s Modeller. Ramachandran plot was used for structure validation. Falstatin active site was determined using CastP. Structural analysis o f Plasmodium Falciparum Falstatin (Pf - Falstatin) could be instrumental in identifying new drug like molecules .

Review Paper

13. Machine Repair Problem with Spares and N-Policy Vacation
Sharma D.C., Res.J.Recent Sci., 1(4), 72-78(2012)

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In this paper we have taken a machine repairable system with spares and two repairmen where “the partial server vacation” is applied. In our system, the first repairman never takes vacations and always available for serving the failed units. The seco nd repairman goes to vacation of random length when number of failed units is less than N. At the end of vacation period, this repairman returns back if there are N or more failed units/machine accumulated in the system. Otherwise this repairman goes for another vacation. Vacation time is exponentially distributed. By using of Marko v process theory, we develop the steady state probabilities equations using transition diagram and solve these equations recursively. We present derivations of some queuin g and reliability measures. A cost model is developed to determine the optimum value of N while the system availability is maintained at certain level. Sensitivity analysis is also investigated. In this paper we not only analyze the queuing problem s but also analyze the reliability characteristics of the system.
14. Depression - A Review
Iyer K. and Khan Z.A., Res.J.Recent Sci., 1(4), 79-87(2012)

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Major depression is a mood disorder characterized by a sense of inadequacy, despondency, decreased activity, pessimism, anhedonia and sadness where these symptoms severely disrupt and adversely affect the person’s life, sometimes to such an extent that suicide is attempted or results. The search for an extended understanding of the causes of depression, and for th e development of ad ditional effective treatments is highly significant. Clinical and pre - clinical studies suggest stress is a key mediator in the pathophysiology of depression.
15. Biofuels: Indian Energy Scenario
Pathak C., Mandalia H.C. and Rupala Y.M., Res.J.Recent Sci., 1(4), 88-90(2012)

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Energy is a basic requirement for economic development. This growing consumption of energy has also resulted in the country becoming increasingly dependent on fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas. The country urgently needs to develop a sustainabl e path of energy development. Biofuels seems to have the potential to contribute significantly to India’s energy security. However, a clear choice needs to be made on priorities.