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This study was a descriptive survey of the practice and knowledge of the health risks of Female Genital Mutilation among mothers of Akwukabi community in Etc he LGA of Rivers State. Two objectives and one hypothesis were formulated to guide this study. A sample size of 172 respondents was drawn from the target population of 300 mothers in the community. A self structured questionnaire was used to collect data for the study. Validity and reliability of the instrument was ascertained.

In general, the developed countries generate much higher quantities of waste per capita compared to the developing countries of the region. Currently, the management and disposal of agro-industrial waste production is one of the most critical environmental issues. For the present research work, composting of bagasse waste done along with various fungal strains such as Pleurotus sajor-caju, Trichoderma harzianum and Aspergillus niger and Chaetomium globosum in various combination for 40 days and followed by vermicomposting with Eisenia foetida for 30 days of period.

Hypertension is called as “silent killer” which is designed to emphasize the direct relationship between the risk of morbidity and mortality from increasing level of blood pressure. Hypertension is not a communicable disease of concern due to its role in the causation of coronary heart disease and other vascular complication. The present study was aimed to to Evaluate the Effectiveness of yoga therapy on reducing blood pressure among clients with hypertension.

Sericulture is one of the most important rural industries practiced since several decades. It has certain inherent advantages of bivoltine double hybrids rearing in Madanapalli area through Institute Village Linkage Programme in field levelwill be implemented during the current 12th plan period for 100 farmers per each programme. The programme has been introduced at central silk board and state DOS level to educate sericulturists, still a wide gap exists between the recommended technology and actual adoption by sericulturists.

Objective(s): To determine the effectiveness of family health nursing based education program on nurses’ performance at primary health centers in AL-Muthanna Health Directorate. Methodology: A quasi-experimental design was carried throughout the present study with the application of test-retest approach of pre-test, post-test1and post-test2 for the study and control groups, from the period of March 25th 2015 through June 30th 2016. A purposive sample, of (52) Diploma nurses, is selected throughout the use of non-probability sampling approach.

Visiting the protected areas like National Parks, Wildlife Reserves, Conservation areas, Buffer zones is a part of scientific education. It is the practical method of learning i.e. learning by direct observation. Protected areas are the resourceful places where from the people of different field gain the knowledge from the different point of view. It helps to create awareness to the large mass of people towards the vulnerability of a wide variety of flora, fauna, geography, climate, socio-economy, tourism etc.

The terracotta art owe a very ancient lineage and bear a long tradition of excellence and unique craftsmanship. Bankura has a rich cultural heritage of handloom industry and handicrafts. It is world famous for Baluchari textile, conch shell carving, bell metal engraving and exquisite terracotta temples. The ethnicity, emblematic design depicting mythological folk-tales, rural life styles represents a culmination of artistic expressions. Though this craft is enjoying a ready market both at home and abroad, there are some grey areas demanding immediate attention.

Immediate loading protocols for the implants were developed to reduce the time required for healing phase, avoid second surgical procedures and provide a functional provisional prosthesis. Immediate loading requires recording impression soon after placing implants and fabrication of the provisional prosthesis.

Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the world’s deadliest cancers and considered as the second main cause of cancer-related mortalities. Therefore, the discovery of effective and safe drugs for chemoprevention and treatment of HCC is of great importance. This study aimed to investigate the potential anticancer activity of celery seed oil (CSO).The serum tumour marker AFP and liver enzymes ALT, AST, γ-GT,ALP, TB,as well as final body weight and liver index are valuable references, widely used in animal studies to diagnose and monitor the development of hepatocarcinogenesis.

The study is about an effort encompassed to uplift the marginalized and poor sections of the society through helping their women to realize their potential and become the sustainable agents of change. National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) carries a belief of women being a multi-potential creation with better managerial skills, thus the study is an attempt to unravel the positive impact which the Mission had on the lives of poor in general and women in specific.