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Back ground: OHVIRA syndrome is a very rare congenital Uro-genital anomaly associated with both the Mullerian (paramesonephric) and Wolffian (mesonephric) systems. It is characterized by a triad, OHV – Obstructed Hemi vagina, IRA—Ipsilateral Renal Agenesis with associated uterus didelphs. Mullerian Duct anomalies 0.8-4% of the women who came for evaluation of infertility. OHVIRA syndrome-0.1-3.5% of the Mullerian Duct Anamoly. Aims: To discuss and analyse the radiological and embryological co-relation in OHVIRA syndrome and study the genesis of both the urinary and genital systems.

The relationship between the All Share Price Index (ASPI) and macroeconomic variables namely the real economy, inflation rates, exchange rates, money supply, interest rates were investigated in the context of Sri Lanka. The empirical analysis was carried out by using 40 quarterly data observations where the period spanned from the 1st quarter of 2002 to the 4th quarter 2011. Data were collected from annual bulletins issued by the central bank of Sri Lanka. The methodology used in this study is the time series econometric techniques.

The effect of brassinosteroids on germination and seedling growth of radish (Raphanus sativus L.) under arsenic toxicity was investigated. Exogenous application of brassinosteroids substantially removed the inhibiting effect of arsenic toxicity on seed germination. The application of brassinosteroids removed the toxic impact of arsenic on seedling growth. The amelioration of arsenic stress by brassinosteroids found associated with increased levels of nucleic acids, soluble proteins as well as the osmoprotectant proline.

Sickle cell disease is a major genetic disorder among the tribal population. Fetal hemoglobin is a major contributor to the remarkable phenotypic heterogeneity of sickle cell disease and it helps reduce the disease severity. Its level varies dramatically in concentration in the blood of these patients. And the level of fetal hemoglobin is not yet studied among the tribal individuals of Melghat.

Background: Müllerian duct anomalies (MDA) are uncommon but can be a treatable form of infertility. Patients with MDA are known to have higher incidences of infertility, repeated first trimester spontaneous abortions, foetal intra-uterine growth retardation, foetal mal-position, pre-term labour and retained placenta. Aim: The purpose of this study is to identify and categorise Müllerian Duct anomalies using MRI as an imaging modality and to describe the embryological and genetic basis of them.

Most governments world over, Nigerian government inclusive, are bedeviled by the problem of good governance, the most hit is the precarious problem of corruption. As such, most of them record a downward trend in development. The menace also upsets ethnic imbalance such as the menace of Boko Haram, and exacerbates problem of national integration mostly among the developing nations Nigeria inclusive. Corruption upsets ethnic imbalance, and exacerbates problem of national integration in developing countries.

The aim of this research paper is to explore patterns of violence in J. M. Coetzee’s fiction particularly with reference to his four major novels Summertime (2009), The Slow Man (2005), Age of Iron (1990) and Foe (1986). As a representative of the post-colonial Afro American psyche, his fiction documents the multiple facets to socio-political, ethno-racial, and linguistic violence. The objective is to discern the textual representation of cruelties and their response; also to critique the role of the perpetrators of violence.

Rice mills are leading in one of its most significant by-product “rice Bran” mostly used for animal feeding. Now days it is gaining high level interest and attraction because of its nutritional value and potential applications in human diet. Rice bran preservation for safe use is still a challenge so this process is a big step towards stability of rice bran by heating immediately after milling. The major objective of this study was to determine the distinguishing features that enhance the quality of rice bran samples on commercial scale.

Oral candidiasis is mainly treated with the use of Fluconazole. Treatment of oral candidiasis may be problematic due to either inherent resistance of candida species or acquired drug-resistance. Antifungal drugs including Azole could cause drug-resistance in C. albicans in two main mechanisms, these mechanisms include over expression of multi-drug resistance transport proteins such as MDR1 (a major facilitator) or CDR1 which is an ABC transporter. Fluconazole MIC in 66 clinical isolates of C.

Soil samples were collected from an industrial ShahadaTehsil of Nandurbar District, Maharashtra, India. Mineralogical identification soil samples were carried out by using powder X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) technique. The XRD results revealed the presence of various minerals. XRD Method is non-destructive and can be used in the identification of mineralogical composition.