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FT-IR, Raman, Photoluminescence and ED-XRF Spectroscopic studies of physico-chemical Alterations induced by Nitrogen ion Irradiation on Natural Ruby corundum from parts of Southern India

Corundum samples of brick red variety from Maragowdanahalli area of Mysore district, Karnataka, Pale pink variety from Lachmanapatti area of Karur district, Tamil Nadu and the colourless or fleshy red coloured from Poovanahalli area of Mysore district, Karnataka are subjected to heavy ion beams of Nitrogen in specific energy and dosage to trigger Physico-chemical changes. Nitrogen ions are irradiated with energy of 120 KeV with a beam current of 1µA, using 150 kV gaseous ion implanter. The implantation is being carried out on all the samples at a dose of 1x1017 ions/cm2.

Effect of different intensities of aerobic exercise on selected physiological variables among diabetic patients

The aim of this study is to find out the effect of different intensities of aerobic exercises on selected physiological variables among diabetic patients. Randomly selected 60 (N=60) diabetic patients whose blood glucose levels were more than 140 mmHg and who were undergoing treatment for diabetics in Government General Hospital, Nagercoil were treated as subjects for this study. They were randomly assigned into four groups consisting of 15 in each group.

Estimation of carbon footprint of tea products at nyabihu tea factory, Western Province-Rwanda

The carbon footprint arose out of the debate on climate change, as a tool to measure GHG emissions. This research carried out at Nyabihu tea factory for carbon footprint estimation in tea life cycle was focusing on different key processes and phases or steps through which Nyabihu tea passes until it is delivered to the auction site (Mombasa). Data collection involved: (1) questionnaire survey to assess the life cycle of tea for Nyabihu tea, (2) field observation and measurements (forests and tea plantations), and (3) personnel interview.

Interdisciplinarity and gender equity: mythological findings from of a historical-social and critical approach

This article aims to list and discuss indispensable categories for understanding the mythology of gender equity, historically constructed in a diffuse way in common sense with apparatus in religious fundamentalism. Thus, from a bibliographical research in books, articles, monographs, dissertations and theses, it presents the genesis of inequality, based on the division of social roles with a focus on sex.

The efficacy of hypopressive gymnastics in the physiotherapeutic treatment of stress urinary incontinence associated with cystocele

Introduction: Urinary incontinence is defined as a condition where there is the involuntary loss of urine, already cystocele is conceptualized as the fall of the bladder due to loss of support in the region where it is located. Among the types of urinary incontinence, “Effort” (SUI) is the most frequent, assessed by the International Continence Society (ICS) as involuntary loss of urine after physical exercise, cough or sneeze. Objectives: To verify the effectiveness of hypopressive gymnastics in the physiotherapeutic treatment of stress urinary incontinence associated with cystocele.

Role of agriculture in the economic development

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was established in the year 1935 in a accordance with the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. The Reserve Bank of India is the central Bank of India entrusted with the multidimensional role. It performs important monetary functions from issue of currency note to maintenance o f monetary stability in the country. Initially the Reserve Bank of India was a private share holder’s company which was nationalized in 1949. Its affairs are governed by the Central Board of Directors appointed by the Government of India.

Relaçãoentre transtornos mentais, quedas em idosos e estratégias de prevenção: uma revisão sistemática

A queda é a principal causa de lesões e mortalidade em idoso. Por conseguinte, um dos mais preocupantes fatores de risco para a queda são os transtornos mentais, destacando-se a ansiedade e a depressão. Diante disso, esse estudo teve como objetivo investigar a relação entre os transtornos mentais e quedas em idosos, bem como, identificar as principais estratégias de prevenção.

The specificity of socio-psychological adaptation of students of pedagogical university in the city and district centre

The main purpose of this study is to study the influence of socio-pedagogical conditions of the educational environment in the pedagogical University of the megalopolis and the district center on the dynamics of mental health indicators of students in the learning process. The study was based on the results of testing 167 students aged 18-22 at the pedagogical University in Novosibirsk and its branch in Kuibyshev using the author's computer program. The obtained data were processed using the methods of variation and difference statistics.

The importance of the work of nurses in healthaudit: a review

This study aimed to discuss the importance of the nurse auditor in health. Specific objectives: to know the progress of the audit throughout history, highlight the role of the auditor nurse. Methodology: This is an integrative literature review. As a criterion for selection of items were used studies published in the last 10 years indexed in the VHL database. Results: We selected 09 articles following inclusion and exclusion criteria.