IOSR-JESTFT   Volume-11 ~ Issue-7 ~ July 2017

Abstract: Seasonal dynamics of plankton diversity with reference to physico-chemical conditions in a fresh water pond was studied in temple pond at Thiruvottiyur, Chennai. Along with the physico-chemical parameters, water samples were also characterized for plankton community composition and density. The physico-chemical parameters also showed positive correlation with different zooplankton group. The water samples were analyzed for various physico-chemical factors. Totally 4 groups of zooplankton taxa were identified (Rotifera, Cladocerans, Ostracodans and Copepods). Zooplankton population density was maximum during summer (100 units/litre) and minimum (8.85 units/litre) during monsoon season.............

Keywords: Biodiversity, correlation, limnology, physico-chemical parameter, seasonal variations, zooplankton

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Abstract: An experimental study was design to assess the nutritional quality of the Rosogolla available in Dhaka and Tangail region of Bangladesh. Sweetmeats were collected from a branded shop in Mirpur road and non-branded Rosogolla in Dhaka city area and a branded shop in pachani bazar and non-branded Rosogolla available at old bus-stand of Tangail district area. Quality of the Rosogolla was evaluated by chemical, microbial and hazard analysis. It was found that quality differed according to the manufacturers of Rosogolla. The chemical analysis score implies that moisture, fat, protein, total sugar and ash content varied significantly (p<0.05) among four different types of Rosogolla.............

Keywords: Sweetmeat, proximate composition, safety, Pathogenic bacteria, Heavy metal.

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Abstract: The release of azo dyes from various textile industries contributes a serious problem to the environment. The biological method of degrading these dyes is preferred over chemical and physical methods. In the present study, the potentiality of using Bacillus megaterium (MTCC 8371) for degrading four different azo dyes, namely methylene blue, methyl red, congo red, and orange –G, under optimum conditions were studied. Kirk's media was used for the degradation study and it was found out that the organism degraded the dye best in Kirk's media on the fifth day of incubation under neutral pH at 40oC. The degradation was estimated by using UV-VIS spectrophotometer. FTIR study was also carried out to find out the degraded compounds in the samples............

Keywords: Degradation, Kirk'smedium, Rf value, Methylene blue, Orange G, Congo Red, Methyl Red.

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Abstract: Objective: To optimize bacteriocin producing medium and their characterization. Methods: Lactobacillus strain was isolated from marine water, Thirumullavaram beach, Kerala using MRS broth (Hi-Media, India) at 370C for 48 hrs. The isolate was identified by 16S rRNA sequencing and phylogenetic analysis. Optimization of physiological parameters and carbon, nitrogen sources. Produced crude bacteriocin and antagonistic characteristics of bacteriocin against Klebsiella pneumoniae MTCC535 were studied by agar well diffusion method. Bacteriocin stability in different temperature and enzyme.............

Keywords: antibacterial activity, bacteriocin, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Lactobacillus sp.

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Abstract: Pasta is a stable food product that is eaten by both young and old in many parts of the world. The quality characteristics of pasta fortified with roasted sesame flour were evaluated. Sesame seeds were processed into flour after roasting and incorporated into wheat flour in ratio of 100:0, 90:10, 80:20, 70:30, 60:40 and 50:50 (wheat: roasted sesame flour). The functional, proximate and mineral composition.............

Keywords: Pasta, Sesame seed, Wheat, Functional properties, Proximate composition.

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Abstract: Climate change a key concern to the global community. Because of its transformative nature, education both formal and informal has been identified as the vehicle for mitigating climate change. Many education systems however have been found lacking content necessary to produce learners that will lead efforts in mitigating climate change. Content is a very important element of the education process. It forms the basis for teaching and learning. Geography as an interdisciplinary............

Keywords: Curriculum content, geography education, climate change, secondary school..

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Abstract: Composite flour was produced from the sprouts of lima bean, sorghum and wheat. Their physicochemical properties were determined in the following proportions 50:15:35; 40:25:35; 30:35:35; 20:45:35; 10:55:35. The sensory attributes of the biscuits produces from the composite flour compared favorably with that of 100% wheat flour. The sensory analysis was assessed using a 9 point hedonic scale with 9 point for like extremely and 1 for dislike extremely with 20 untrained panelists.........

Keywords: Composite flour; biscuit; lima bean.

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Abstract: A cluster randomized controlled trial, with two interventions (study arms) ) Long Lasting Insecticidal Treated Nets (LLIN) alone and a combination of Long Lasting Insecticidal Treated Nets plus Indoor Residual Spraying (LLIN + IRS) was carried out with an objective to identify the species composition, abundance, densities, biting cycle, biting places and human biting rate of Anopheles arabiensis in 30 clusters from four areas Ahoosh, Alhagabdalla, Galabat and New Halfa in central and eastern Sudane.............

Keywords: Anopheles arabiensis, LLIN alone, LLIN+IRS combination, biting habits, Sudan.

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Abstract: Of late there is a tremendous increase in the eating out episodes of our population. In order to meet the demand there is an increase in the establishment of Food service units the throughout the country. In the western world the consumers are habituated to eating out. In view of the increase in the incidence of obesity and associated chronic health problem such as CVD, CHD, diabetes mellitus etc. a focus is being given to healthy eating out practices...........

Keywords: Nutrition, consumers, Chef's perception and menu planning

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Abstract: In Chennai, Tamil Nadu food were contaminated and adulterated which are consumed by the consumers a those-hold level, food service firms such as hotels,catering service, etc. and especially when the street food are consumed. Food colouring are done by using highly chemical mixed colours which are not permitted to use in food items which are not good for our health and it may lead to food-borne diseases. Contamination of mycotoxins, metals and pesticides in food items which we consume daily such as milk,rice,etc which were found with highly toxic and carcinogenic...........

Keywords: Food adulteration, Toxins, Chennai city, Food borne disease and

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Abstract: Cyanobacteria are phototrophic aquatic microbes that are found in various environments and can reproduce rapidly either heterotrophically or chemoheterotrophically. Pesticide-pollutants are released into water bodies as a method of disposal. Bioremediation is considered an efficient and environmentally safe technology for inexpensive decontamination of such environments. Cyanobacteria species investigated in this study were highly beneficial in the remediation of the pesticide-polluted River. The Cyanobacteria isolated were identified as Anabaena and Nostoc species..........

Keywords: Anabaena spp, Nostoc spp, pesticide-polluted environment, remediate

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Abstract: In the present study an attempt has been made on assess the hydrological characteristics of Valapattanam river, Munderikadavu River located in Kannur district of Kerala. The study was carried out for a period of six months i.e. for two seasons from July 2016 to Dec 2016. Monthly samples have been collected, analysed and the mean values were represented seasonally. Important hydrological parameters like Water temperature, Odour, pH, Turbidity Dissolved oxygen, Dissolved.........

Keywords: River water, Hydrological parameters, Effluents, Heavy metals, Eutrophication

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Abstract: It is my specific intention to demonstrate that "Organic wine", that has imposed a crucial fashion in several countries of all over the world, letting its cost grow hawful, may be severally perilous for Human Health, since the cover crops used to manure roots of vine can contain, beside hay or trifolium, even vetch, lupins and faba vicia minor (field beans), that contain vicine, a glycoside that can drive to anemia, favism and finally, if not tempestively treated, death of the habitué of wine tasting or drinking. I have detected great percentages of vicine in the fresh young leaves, in the first unripe grapes and finally in the Organic wine itself that was manured with lupins, vetch and field beans.

Keywords: Organic wine, death by, favism, vetch, cover crops,lathyrism

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Abstract:The use of biomass fuels poses great threats to public health accounting for 32% of the total attributable burden of diseases due to Indoor Air Pollution (IAP) in Africa. Heavy reliance on biomass fuels for household energy in Kenya makes the country more vulnerable with 90% of the rural population relying on biomass fuels for domestic purposes. The objective of this study was to assess effectiveness of improved biomass cookstoves in reducing kitchen PM2.5 concentration in Western Kenya region...............

Keywords:Indoor air pollution, Household air pollution, Particulate matter, Carbon monoxide, Public health, Chepkube, Cheprocket

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