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Crystal structure determination and antimicrobial studies on DI ((E)-2-(Pyridine-2-Ylmethylene) Hydrazinecarboxamide) Nickel (II) Dichloride Dihydrate

The title compound [Ni(C7H8N4O)2]Cl2.2H2O, has been synthesized and characterized by  single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The title compound crystallizes in a triclinic, space group P -1 with a = 9.9247 (8) Å, b = 10.3694 (9) Å, c = 12.2201 (10) Å, α=110.765 (6)°, β = 96.948 (7)°, γ = 103.040 (7)°, V = 1117.37 (16) Å3, Z=2, R = 0.061 and wR = 0.181. In the title compound there are two crystallographically independent cations and anions and two water molecules in the asymmetric unit.

Impacts of river satluj flash floods in Himachal Pradesh, north western Himalayan region

Civilization has lived along the River Satluj basin for centuries, but the impacts of Satluj flash floods were not felt to the same extent in the past as is experienced now. Rapid increase in population and urbanization along River Satluj basin accelerated the economic and developmental activities in the region. Human activities within Satluj valley, land clearance for farming, upstream development and construction of channels, levees and reservoirs change results in increased runoff.

Assessment of water quality in terms of physico-chemical parameters of Bhitarkanika mangrove system, Odisha, India

The present study is aimed at assessing the physico chemical characteristics of water samples collected from the mangrove forest in Bhitarkanika. Mangrove forest is a component of wetlands that has been recognized as one of the most productive ecosystems. Physico-chemical analysis of water samples of Bhitarkanika mangrove forest, Odisha, India, was studied for a period of one year during January 2013 to December-2013. Atmospheric and surface water temperatures (◦C) varied from 19◦C to 33◦C and 22◦C to 29◦C respectively.

Designing a training programme for fl teachers in the field of the learning community

The European Comission has included the “development/training of language teachers” in the action plan for the multilingualism promotion. The foreign language teachers have to adapt to the growing demands of the multicultural era and help all the students develop the language skills needed for their future.  The way the students acquire the language has changed and will probably change in the following years, so it is more than necessary the teacher to go on a professional development.

Correlation between HER2\neu, ER&PR status and histological stage in breast cancer

Background: The aim of this study is to understand the HERR-2/neu over expression and its correlation with ER&PR status and histological stage in breast cancer.
A total of 328 women were selected retrospectively from this group the tissue samples of breast cancer had been analyzed using immunohistochemical techniques for HERR-2/neu over expression and ER&PR status.
Objective: To evaluate the expression of tumor markers (HER2/neu) with ER&PR status and histological stage in breast cancer.

Globalization and expenditure inequality in Indonesia: A panel data approach

This study uses provincial export and import data and household consumption expenditure data (Susenas) to analyze the impact of globalization on inequality in Indonesia for the period 2000-2010. In a fixed effect panel regression framework, the relationship between globalization and inequality is estimated. The main results show that globalization has an inequality enhancing effect on inequality for provinces with globalization rate beyond a certain critical threshold. While it had a decreasing effect on inequality for provinces below the critical rate of globalization.

The national action plan on climate change and sustainable water resources management

With growing scarcity of water and deteriorating quality, water resources management in India is becoming more challenging with the passage of time. The imminent onset of climate change will exacerbate these impacts, placing even greater pressure on already stressed resources and regions. The National Action Plan on Climate Change of the Government of India (2008), provides useful insight on climate-change impacts on water resources. The plan sets a goal of a 20% improvement in water use efficiency through pricing and other measures.

Neuroprotective effects of atorvastatin through anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic mechanisms against transient ischemic/reperfusion injury in diabetic rats

Stroke and diabetes mellitus are two separate conditions which share multiple common threads. Atorvastatin plays an important role in the maintenance of hyperlipidemia especially in diabetic patients. Debate continues about the best strategies for management of diabetic stroke. Thus, interest was raised to investigate the neuroprotective effects of atorvastatin against transient ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury in diabetic rats targeting mainly the oxidative-inflammatory-apoptotic cascade which has been previously addressed as co-conspirators in this insult.

Effects of metformin, glimepiride, sitagliptin and their combinations on blood glucose levels in streptozotocin induced diabetes mellitus in albino rats

According to “The International Diabetes Federation”, the number of people living with diabetes worldwide is expected to rise from 366 million in 2011 to 552 million by 2030. This equates to approximately three new cases every ten seconds or almost ten million cases per year. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) reports a projected prevalence of 70 million patients in India by the year 2025, and the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that India will have 80 million cases of diabetes by 2030.