Past Issue

Past Issue

Key themes from teacher-trainee perceptions on team teaching in a reading methodology course

Although there is a nearly three-decade history of team teaching between NESTs and NNESTs in Korean public-school English-language courses, many Korean graduate-school teacher-trainees still lack awareness of and practice in team-teaching approaches. The aim of this research was to gain insight on what graduate-school trainees in a reading methodology course thought about the team-teaching approach of co-teaching.

Effect of daily home assignments (dhas) on retention of secondary level students

The present investigation was intended to explore the effect of Daily Home Assignments in terms of retention in Science subject. Experiment was conducted on IX-class students studying in Digambar Jain Inter College, Agra. The school was selected purposively and there were total 66 IX class students (N=66) who were randomly assigned to Experimental Group (N=33) and Control Group (N=33). Tools employed were: Instructional Material based on Traditional Approach, Daily Home Assignments and Science Retention Test.

Water quality assessment of almora and chamoli districts of uttarakhand, india

Groundwater forms the backbone of drinking water supply in the Himalayan region, rendering its quality assessment essential for long-term sustainability. This study presents a comprehensive evaluation of groundwater quality in Chamoli and Almora districts of Uttarakhand, employing physico-chemical analysis, heavy metal concentration measurements, and Water Quality Index (WQI) determination.

The Role of GnRH Receptors in Regulating Fish Reproduction: Evidence from Heteropneustes fossilis

The hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis orchestrates reproductive function in vertebrates, with gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) and its receptor (GnRH-R) serving as key regulators in this endocrine cascade. In teleost fishes, including economically and ecologically significant species such as Heteropneustes fossilis (Singhi), the GnRH-GnRH-R system plays a vital role in initiating and maintaining reproductive processes. This review presents a comprehensive analysis of current research on the structure, expression, and function of GnRH receptors in H.

Traditional and Pharmacological Perspectives of Gokhrū (Tribulus terrestris and Pedalium murex) in Urinary Disorders and Sexual Debility: A Review

Background: Khār-i-Khasak/Gokhrū is a valuable medicinal plant in the Unani System of Medicine (USM). Gokhrū is classified into two types: Khār-i-Khasak Khurd (small caltrop) and Khār-i-Khasak Kalān(large caltrop).The small Caltrop (Tribulus terrestris) and the large Caltrop (Pedalium murex) belong to the Zygophyllaceae and Pedaliaceae families. These plants are well-known for their therapeutic benefits. It has medicinal applications in many ancient medical systems, including Unani, Ayurveda, Siddha, and others.

Dosimetric and Risk Impact of Clinical I-131 Dose Scheduling in Thyroid Cancer: Single vs. Fractionated Therapy

This study compares organ doses, effective doses, and cancer risk in thyroid cancer patients treated with either a single 3700  MBq (100  mCi) or three times of 1110  MBq (30  mCi) ) I-131 doses 15 days apart. Nineteen patients (16 females, 3 males) underwent whole-body scans at 24 and 48 hours post-administration after one month using 37 MBq of I-131. Organ dosimetry was calculated with OLINDA/EXM and cancer risks estimated using ICRP 103. Fractionation lowered organ doses and cancer risk by ~10% in both sexes.

Comparative evaluation of drinking water sources using weighted arithmetic wqi in chandel District, Manipur

Safe drinking water remains a significant concern for rural and tribal communities in Chandel District, Manipur. The present study assessed the water quality over a period of three year (October 2015 to September 2018) by collecting monthly samples from taps, wells, hand pumps, tube wells, springs, three rivers (Maha, Chakpi and Machi) and ponds. Ten physico-chemical and biological parameters were measured and the weighted arithmetic Water Quality Index (WQI) was calculated for summer, winter and rainy seasons.

Knowledge About Risk Factors in Breast Cancer Patients in Prayagraj District of Uttar Pradesh

The breastfeeding and Breast Cancer though closely inter linked, the knowledge about the beneficial effect of breastfeeding is not widely spoken amongst people and its uncommon among other risk factors which get more importance in comparison with breastfeeding. The objective of this study is to assess the knowledge and attitude of breast cancer patients regarding breastfeeding. The hospital based descriptive cum evaluatory study was conducted in Regional Cancer Centre located in Uttar Pradesh State of India with women aged 20-80 years.

Integrative Perspective on Allergic Rhinitis (Nazla Haar) and its Management in the Unani System of Medicine: A Comprehensive Review

Unani Tibb, one of the most ancient systems of medicine founded by Hippocrates, is rooted in the philosophy of maintaining equilibrium among the four natural body humours -Dam (blood), Safra (yellow bile), Sauda (black bile), and Balgham (phlegm). According to Unani doctrine, health is the result of a harmonious balance among these humours. When their quantity and quality remain normal and they mix properly, the body functions optimally. However, any disturbance in this balance-whether in amount or distribution -leads to disease.

Insect-Microbiome Interactions: Implications for Pest Management and Ecosystem Health

The most varied group of animals, insects, have intricate connections with a wide variety of microbes that comprise their microbiome. Insect physiology, metabolism, development, reproduction and immunity are all impacted by these interactions, which have a profound effect on insect biology. The complex relationship between insects and microbiomes is, along with the important consequences for managing pests and the general well-being of ecosystems.