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Background: Children smoke their first cigarette while attending middle or High school, though generally, smoking is most likely to begin during adolescence. The use of tobacco among adolescents is a significant public health concern due to its association with numerous health risks and the potential for long-term addiction. According to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) conducted in 2016–17, the overall prevalence of smoking tobacco use is 10.38% and smokeless tobacco use is 21.38% in India. The aim is to conduct a cross-sectional study on the use of tobacco among adolescents at UHTC Sharif Ganj. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to March 2024 at Sharifganj (urban health training centre, Katihar Medical College), Katihar, among 300 adolescents between the age of 13-16 years using stratified random sampling. The data was collected using a pre-designed & pre-tested questionnaire and was analyzed using epi info. Results: Among the studied population, 24% (71) were consuming tobacco, of which the maximum was around 16 years (n=46), i.e., 33.3%. Smoking was the most preferred way of consuming tobacco (n=30 ), i.e., 42.3%. Conclusion: The findings of this study underscore the widespread use of tobacco among adolescents and highlight key demographic and social factors associated with tobacco use. Various interventions like Educational campaigns, Role model engagement, and socio-economic interventions were adopted to curb this trend.
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Background: School-going children constitute one-fifth of the total population. They are the future of the nation's successor generation; therefore, high-performing students are important investments in building the nation's future. This study aimed to identify the health problems among school-going children. Methods: The current research was a cross-sectional study conducted in the Akhorigola block of Rohtas, targeting school-going children. A total of 650 participants were selected through a purposive sampling technique and assessed using a pre-structured format. The acquired data was analyzed using the statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) to calculate the results based on objectives and hypotheses. Results: The outcomes of the study showed that among the 360 school-age boy participants, 210 (58.33%) had a normal weight, 100 (27.79%) were underweight, and 50 (13.88%) were overweight. Among the 290 girl participants, 150 (51.82%) had a normal weight, 110 (37.84%) were underweight, and 30 (10.34%) were overweight. The study also revealed that the majority of the 650 participants, 149 (22.92%), had inadequate personal hygiene, 109 (16.76%) had dental caries, 78 (12%) were affected by worm infestation, 55 (8.46%) were anemic, 47 (7.23%) had vitamin-A deficiency, 44 (6.76%) had scalp and hair problems, 38 (5.84%) had ear problems, and 30 (4.61%) had impaired visual acuity. Conclusions: Implementing school health programs can pose several challenges, but these can be effectively tackled through the integration of activities between the health and education departments.
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Bullous haemorrhagic dermatosis (BHD), a distinctive non-immune cutaneous eruption, manifests as the formation of haemorrhagic bullae on the skin. While it is an uncommon dermatologic entity, its clinical significance is underscored by its association with various medications, including anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents, as well as chemotherapeutic drugs. Clinical or pathological signs of inflammation are usually absent. The pathophysiology of BHD involves the disruption of normal skin integrity, leading to the development of bullae containing blood. These bullae typically appear at sites distant from the initial lesion or injection site, posing challenges in diagnosis and management. Here we discuss three such cases and their presenting features.
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Background: Healthcare is a professional area bound to the ethical foundation of “do no harm.”, But in the current scenario, a rush to promote the curative scenario has led to the total downplay of the preventive aspect of care. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge regarding nursing care bundle for the prevention of VAP among nursing officers before and after clinical teaching and to evaluate the effectiveness of clinical teaching. Methods: This pretest-post-test study was conducted on nursing officers working in the ICU of the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. 100 nursing officers were enrolled in the study via convenience sampling technique. The self-structured tool was validated by 10 experts with a mean CVI value of 0.94. The reliability of the self-structured knowledge questionnaire was determined by the test-retest method and found to be 0.87. The collected data was analysed for frequency, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and association. Results: Findings showed that the mean knowledge score was 18.46±3.543 before intervention. After the intervention of video-assisted clinical teaching, a post-test was conducted, and the mean post-test knowledge scores was 25.07±2.801 at the p value <0.01. Knowledge of subjects about nursing care bundle for prevention of VAP was found to have a significant association with only educational qualification. Conclusions: This study's findings concluded that educational interventions are necessary for the enhancement of knowledge and better compliance of nursing officers with guidelines regarding the bundle of care for the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia.
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Background: Massage is a powerful old technique & non pharmacological pain control during 1st stage. Satisfaction of mothers during birth is rather important in terms of women's health and positive family relations. Objective of the study is to assess the effectiveness of Sacral Massage on labour pain and satisfaction among antenatal mothers. Methodology: A quantitative research approach and true experimental research design was adopted; 60 antenatal mothers were selected by simple random sampling. Sacral massage was administered for 3 cycles each for 30 minutes at 5-10cm using superficial massage, deep friction & effleurage during active phase of labor and routine care was given to the control group. After intervention post test was conducted. Results: Study showed before Sacral massage the computed ‘t’ value (-0.36) was found to be statistically non-significant at 0.05 level of significance and after Sacral massage it was (-24.7) was statistically significant at <0.01 level of significance, there were significant difference in mean post test score of labor pain in both groups. Majority (86.6%) mothers were moderately satisfied, followed (13.3%) were highly satisfied with Sacral massage. Conclusion: Sacral massage was found effective to reduced pain and increase satisfaction.
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The Internet of things (IoT) empowers precise organization and intelligent coordination for industrial facilities and smart farming, enhancing agricultural efficiency. Sugar production relies on various auxiliary elements, but in labor- intensive smart agriculture, creating accurate forecasts is a formidable challenge. Machine learning emerges as a potential solution, as current convolutional neural network-based phase recognition techniques struggle with long- range dependencies. To address this, a temporal-based swin transformer network (TSTN) is introduced, comprising a swin transformer and long short-term memory (LSTM). The swin transformer employs attention mechanisms for expressive representations, while LSTM excels at extracting temporal data with long-range dependencies. The nutcracker optimizer algorithm (NOA) fine-tunes LSTM weights. TSTN effectively blends these components, providing spatiotemporal data with enhanced context. This model outperforms competitors in accuracy, as demonstrated through testing with data from Uttar Pradesh. The integration of IoT and TSTN marks a significant advancement in optimizing agricultural operations for increased productivity and efficiency. In the comparative analysis, the proposed TSTN-NOA model achieves better performance and results than other existing models.
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Background: The aim of this study is to assess the influence of acute fasting on synaptic properties in the ventral tegmental area (VTA) with regards to the sex-dependent differences by use of male and female mice. The study aimed to unravel the intricate interplay between fasting, synaptic plasticity, and behavioural changes to enhance our understanding of the underlying mechanisms. Methods: This study carried out at a tertiary care centre, employed a 16-hour overnight fasting protocol in female rodents and male rodents to examine the effects on physiological parameters, feeding behaviour, and neuronal attributes in the VTA. Various assays, including measurements of blood glucose, ketones, corticosterone (CORT) levels, locomotor activity, and electrophysiological recordings of synaptic currents, were conducted to assess the physiological and synaptic responses to acute fasting. Results: The study found that acute fasting induced significant metabolic changes, including body mass decrease by about 10%. Altered food-seeking behaviour was evident, with male mice exhibiting a pronounced increase. Moreover, neuronal attributes in the midbrain or VTA showed gender-dependent responses: males displayed substantial 20% increase in the frequency of mEPSC onto the dopaminergic neurons in the midbrain post fasting, while females exhibited a 13% elevation in CORT levels, accompanied by a transient period of depression at stimulatory synapses onto dopaminergic neurons which was mediated by endocannabinoids. Notably, no significant changes were observed at restraining synapses in rodents of both genders. These findings highlight the nuanced influence of short-term fasting/starvation on the VTA's synaptic plasticity, emphasizing sex-specific responses and providing valuable insights into potential mechanisms influencing gender differences in neuropsychiatric conditions. Conclusions: The study reveals that acute fasting induces sex-specific synaptic changes in the VTA, shedding light on the intricate relationship between metabolism, food-seeking behaviour, and neural plasticity. These findings emphasize the importance of considering gender-specific responses in studies exploring the neurobiological effects of fasting and their relevance to mental health.
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Introductions: The indications for hysterectomy have changed due to the introduction of many alternatives. However, it is still the most common major gynecological operation. Therefore, this study was conducted to study the indications for a hysterectomy in a teaching hospital. Aims and Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess indications, frequency, and complications among women admitted to our department. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective study analyzing the indications for abdominal hysterectomy in a teaching hospital over 2 years and 3 months (October 2021 to December 2023) in the Department of Gynecology of BMIMS, Pawapuri. The case notes of these patients were reviewed. Results: The median age was 40 years. In the present study, 55 cases underwent total abdominal hysterectomy with the leading indications of uterine leiomyoma (51%), uterine polyp (14.5%), adenomyosis (13%), abnormal uterine bleeding (7%), ovarian tumor (7%), uterine prolapse (5.5%), and endometriosis (2%). We reported no major complication that endangered the life of the patient, as most of the complications were the usual minor post-operative. Conclusion: The most common indication for abdominal hysterectomy was fibroids. It was followed by uterine polyps and adenomyosis. Minimal complications were noted in the post-operative period.
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Background: In accordance with section 3(1) of the 1875 Indian majority act, any individual residing in India must reach the majority age when they reach the age of 18 and not before. Third molar formation begins approximately the age of 18. This study aims to distinguish the third molar Demirjian stage(s) indicate that the individual is under the age of 18, and which do not, we will be able to determine the person's age. Methods: In this research, 202 patients' OPG radiographs aged 14-25 years were obtained. Their radiographs revealed 742 third molars in total. Third molar development was examined using Demirjian's eight-stage method, and average age was then calculated for each step of third molar growth. Stages under the age of eighteen and stages over the age of eighteen were analyzed. Results: Data revealed that a person was in stage C most likely under the age of 18 (minor) and at stage H, a person was most likely over the age of 18 (major). Stages A and B were not evident in the age range studied. The age associated with stage C was less than 18 years, while the age associated with stage H was greater than 18 years. Conclusions: Assessing third molar growth stages is a reliable non-invasive method for estimating an individual's age. Stage H indicates a likely age over 18 with completed root development, while stage C suggests an age under 18 with ongoing root development, making it a quick and useful approach.
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Background: Dye pollutants are hazardous to environment and community health. ZnO nanoparticles synthesized by leaf extract of Plumeria alba L. were tested to degrade pollutants through photocatalysis. The pollutants used in this study are organic dyesMethylene Blue (MB), Bromophenol Blue (BB), Malachite Green (MG) and Crystal Violet (CV). These dye pollutants are commonly used in various industries, washed away, and mixed up in the water bodies. Methods: The present work presents a green production technique for ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) that is easy, cost-effective, eco-friendly, and uses P. alba L. aqueous leaf extract and 0.5 M dehydrated zinc acetate. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and UV-visible spectroscopy (absorption band at 355 nm) were used to characterize the synthesized ZnO NPs. Results: FT-IR spectra revealed that polyols, terpenoids, and proteins with functional groups of amines, alcohols, ketones, and carboxylic acids were involved in the steps leading to the production of ZnO NP. TEM results confirmed the average size of NPs is 19.4 nm. Spectrophotometric results showed that MB, BB, MG and CV dyes (with absorption maxima at 656 nm, 590 nm, 616nm and 582 nm, respectively) were degraded gradually with increased irradiation time. Conclusion: It was thus demonstrated that green synthesized ZnO NPs are a potent photocatalyst that may be effectively used to degrade hazardous and toxic contaminants in aquatic environments.
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Background Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is largely responsible for the development of invasive cervical cancer (ICC). Its prevalence, risk factors and genotype distribution among women residing in Bihar (third most populous Indian state) with and without ICC are not well known. Methods In this hospital-based study, we followed up 1439 participants with cytology and HPV report. HPV detection and genotyping were performed using the TaqMan-based real-time PCR method. Clinical and sociodemographic data were collected and analysed using statistical methods. Results The overall prevalence of HPV infection was 37.3% (537/1439) and 11 different types of HPV genotypes were observed. Higher HPV positivity was found in premalignant, intraepithelial and invasive malignant lesions of the cervix; 73.8% (93/126) of atypical squamous cells, cannot exclude high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (ASC-H) and high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL) and 93.4% (114/122) of invasive malignancies were infected with HPV in comparison to only 26.1% (245/938) of negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy (NILM) cytology. Moreover, HPV was found in 95.2% (236/248) of histologically confirmed cases of carcinoma cervix. HPV16 and HPV18 infections were reported in 78.2% (194/248) and 8.9% (22/248), respectively. The remaining patients had infection with other high-risk strains/co-infection with multiple strains or were HPV-negative. Various socio-demographic factors including women >50 years of age, >10 years of marriage and high parity were significantly associated with HPV infection. Conclusion Our data suggest that HPV16 infection may be the major cause for ICC among women residing in Bihar. Our findings may serve as a baseline for developing an appropriate screening and vaccination strategy for Bihar.
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While cervical swellings usually are located in anterior midline like thyroglossal cyst, thyroid swellings, or in antero-lateral aspect of neck like cold abscess, branchial cyst, lymphangioma, cervical lymphadenopathy etc. Nape of the neck swelling is even less common with differentials including lipoma, sebaceous cyst, lymphangioma, etc. Hydatid cyst (HC) is often missed as a differential resulting in intraoperative surprises. This case report might change the mind of the readers to keep HC in back of their minds while approaching a case of swelling of the neck. Here we report a case of 15 years’ female who presented with swelling of nape of neck which on evaluation was inclining towards lipoma/epidermal cyst. With an intention for surgical exploration and excision, the patient was taken for operation, where we discovered it to be HC and the same was later confirmed by histopathology as well. Because of its rare presentation the primary diagnosis of HC is often missed out in spite of having sensitive cytology and imaging modalities. Hence, by reporting this case we intend to emphasize six facts a clinician, a radiologist and also a pathologist must consider while keeping primary HC at an unusual site as a differential diagnosis.
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Background: This cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) examination aimed to determine the inter-radicular bone dimensions inside exceptional increase patterns and decide a safe region for the placement of miniscrew implants. Methods: The inter-radicular bone dimensions have been measured at particular websites within the maxillary and mandibular arches. The measurements were taken on the coastal stage, middle of the root, and apical stage of the selected teeth. Statistical evaluation was completed to compare the bone dimensions among distinctive boom styles. Results: The effects discovered giant variations in inter-radicular bone dimensions and the various increase styles. Class II and class III disorder exhibited narrower inter-radicular spaces as compared to class I disorder, especially in the maxillary arch. The crystal degree and middle of the root confirmed narrower dimensions than the apical level in all increase patterns. These findings provide valuable insights into the ability to secure zones for miniscrew implant placement primarily based on the patient's increased sample. Conclusions: This study highlights the importance of considering growth styles whilst planning miniscrew implant placement. Clinicians have to be cautious and select suitable websites for miniscrew insertion, particularly in sufferers with class II or class III disorder, to ensure the most excellent balance and avoid headaches related to inter-radicular bone dimensions. Tailoring implant placement to individual boom patterns can enhance the fulfilment and protection of orthodontic treatments utilizing miniscrew implants.
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Background: Acute appendicitis is one of the most common surgical emergencies. Immediate and accurate diagnosis, mainly based on clinical assessment and laboratory results, is of paramount importance in order to reduce complications and mortality rates. Challenging diagnosis and fears of missing an inflamed appendix may lead to a negative appendectomy. Many scoring systems have been developed to reduce ambiguities in the diagnosis of appendicitis. The aim of the present study was to compare the efficacy of Alvarado score and RIPASA score in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Methods: This study was conducted in the Department of Surgery, Nehru Hospital, BRD Medical College, over a period of 12 months. A total number of 50 cases with a clinical diagnosis of acute appendicitis were studied. Informed consent was obtained from all registered cases. Results: 48% were male and 52% were females in the study. 70% belonged to <40 years and 30% belonged to >40 years. Among 50 patients, in patients ?40 years of age, appendicitis was diagnosed in 10 patients and in patients <40 years of age, 24 were diagnosed with appendicitis. Among 50 patients, 24 were males out of which 19 were diagnosed with appendicitis compared to 15 out of 26 females. Anorexia and tenderness in RLQ were present in 100% patients. 100% patients had anorexia, RIF pain and tenderness. Alvarado and RIPASA score showed sensitivity 64.7% and 88.2% respectively. Conclusions: The difference in the diagnostic accuracy between Alvarado and RIPASA scoring system is significant indicating that the RIPASA score is a much better diagnostic tool for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis. When the ROC curve was observed the area under the curve is high for RIPASA scoring system.
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Background: Cholecystitis is a generally widespread problem in adult population. Multiple finding has been found in gross and microscopic examination of gallbladder. Existence of stones is one of the known causative factors that lead to histopathological changes in gallbladder. It is also responsible for the development of gallbladder carcinoma. The purpose of this study was to find out the histopathology of gall bladder specimens following surgical intervention. Methods: This observational study included 116 patients admitted in the department of general surgery, PMCH, Patna with acute or chronic cholecystitis from August 2018 to July 2019. Written and informed consent was taken from all the participants. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20. Results: A total of 116 gallbladder specimens that presented for histopathological examination during the study period were included into the study, with male to female ratio of 1:3. The highest prevalence was found in the age group of 31-50 years. The results of histopathological examination of these gallbladder specimens showed that chronic cholecystitis was found in 93 (80.1%), acute cholecystitis in 17 (14.6%), and dysplasia was found in 5 (4.3%) patients, and gall bladder carcinoma was detected in 1 (0.8%) patients. On morphological analysis, the commonest gall stones were made up of cholesterol and the most common lesion was chronic cholecystitis by histopathology. Conclusions: This study concludes that the chronic calculus cholecystitis was dominant in our population. It is assumed that routine histopathological examination following cholecystectomies essential for all gallbladder specimens even in the non-existence of macroscopic signs of carcinoma, which was the case in our patients.
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Background: The most common surgical emergency in general surgery is perforation peritonitis. It is a serious condition with a mortality rate of up to 20%, and it is the third most common cause of surgical abdomen after appendicitis and intestinal obstruction. The aim of this study to discuss presentation, etiology, management and outcome of perforation peritonitis in our hospital. Methods: The 60 patients with features of perforation peritonitis admitted from September 2021 to August 2022 in the department of general surgery, PMCH, Patna were chosen. Descriptive statistics was used for analysis. Detailed history was taken, physical examination and X-ray was done. Signs and symptoms, duration of illness, age of presentation, intra-op findings regarding size and location, its management, post-op complications were documented. Results: Total 60 cases of perforation peritonitis were included in this study, among that 80% (48) were males and 20% (12) were females, with male to female ratio of 4:1. Pain abdomen was a universal symptom. Generalized pain abdomen was seen in 54 (90%) cases, followed by lower quadrant in 3 cases (5%) and epigastrium pain seen in 3 cases (5%). Radiation of pain to right iliac fossa was seen in 6 cases (10%). Blunt injury was seen in 9 (15%) case. 14 patients were treated with anti-ulcer medications. Three patients with duodenal ulcer perforation were treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Liver dullness was obliterated in 28 patients (47%). Bowel sounds were either sluggish or absent in most cases. Conclusions: Perforation peritonitis is a frequently encountered surgical emergency. Various factors like age, sex, duration, site of perforation, extent of peritonitis and delay in surgical intervention are associated with morbidity and mortality. A successful management depends upon early surgical intervention, source control and exclusive intraoperative peritoneal lavage.
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Background: Cholecystitis is a generally widespread problem in adult population. Multiple finding has been found in gross and microscopic examination of gallbladder. Existence of stones is one of the known causative factors that lead to histopathological changes in gallbladder. It is also responsible for the development of gallbladder carcinoma. The purpose of this study was to find out the histopathology of gall bladder specimens following surgical intervention. Methods: This observational study included 116 patients admitted in the department of general surgery, PMCH, Patna with acute or chronic cholecystitis from August 2018 to July 2019. Written and informed consent was taken from all the participants. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20. Results: A total of 116 gallbladder specimens that presented for histopathological examination during the study period were included into the study, with male to female ratio of 1:3. The highest prevalence was found in the age group of 31-50 years. The results of histopathological examination of these gallbladder specimens showed that chronic cholecystitis was found in 93 (80.1%), acute cholecystitis in 17 (14.6%), and dysplasia was found in 5 (4.3%) patients, and gall bladder carcinoma was detected in 1 (0.8%) patients. On morphological analysis, the commonest gall stones were made up of cholesterol and the most common lesion was chronic cholecystitis by histopathology. Conclusions: This study concludes that the chronic calculus cholecystitis was dominant in our population. It is assumed that routine histopathological examination following cholecystectomies essential for all gallbladder specimens even in the non-existence of macroscopic signs of carcinoma, which was the case in our patients.
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Background: The most common surgical emergency in general surgery is perforation peritonitis. It is a serious condition with a mortality rate of up to 20%, and it is the third most common cause of surgical abdomen after appendicitis and intestinal obstruction. The aim of this study to discuss presentation, etiology, management and outcome of perforation peritonitis in our hospital. Methods: The 60 patients with features of perforation peritonitis admitted from September 2021 to August 2022 in the department of general surgery, PMCH, Patna were chosen. Descriptive statistics was used for analysis. Detailed history was taken, physical examination and X-ray was done. Signs and symptoms, duration of illness, age of presentation, intra-op findings regarding size and location, its management, post-op complications were documented. Results: Total 60 cases of perforation peritonitis were included in this study, among that 80% (48) were males and 20% (12) were females, with male to female ratio of 4:1. Pain abdomen was a universal symptom. Generalized pain abdomen was seen in 54 (90%) cases, followed by lower quadrant in 3 cases (5%) and epigastrium pain seen in 3 cases (5%). Radiation of pain to right iliac fossa was seen in 6 cases (10%). Blunt injury was seen in 9 (15%) case. 14 patients were treated with anti-ulcer medications. Three patients with duodenal ulcer perforation were treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Liver dullness was obliterated in 28 patients (47%). Bowel sounds were either sluggish or absent in most cases. Conclusions: Perforation peritonitis is a frequently encountered surgical emergency. Various factors like age, sex, duration, site of perforation, extent of peritonitis and delay in surgical intervention are associated with morbidity and mortality. A successful management depends upon early surgical intervention, source control and exclusive intraoperative peritoneal lavage.
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Background: Identification of plasma cells into abnormal (APC) and normal (NPC) compartments is of utmost importance in flow cytometric (FC) analysis of multiple myeloma (MM) and related plasma cell dyscrasias for diagnosis, prognosis, and follow-up. No single phenotypic marker is sufficient to distinguish NPC from APC. Materials and Methods: 43 newly diagnosed cases of MM and 13 controls were included in the study. Bone marrow (BM) samples from the 2nd pass were processed on the same day with antibodies against CD38, CD138, CD19, CD81, CD45, CD117, CD200, CD56, cytoKappa, and cytoLambda in a 4-color experiment with CD38 and CD138 as gating antibodies. Results: Mean APC% in cases was 96.5%. The expected Immunophenotype (IP) of APC which is CD19-/56+/45-/81-/117+/200+ was found in only 13/43 MM cases. In 30/43 cases, APC revealed deviation from expected IP either for single or a combination of markers. Sensitivity for APC detection was highest for CD19 (95.2%) followed by CD56 (90.4%) and CD81 (83.7%). Specificity was highest for CD19 (100%), CD56 (100%), and CD81 (100%) followed by CD117 (92.3%). Combination of markers with maximum sensitivity to detect APC (97.6%) was CD81- or CD19- and CD200+ or CD56+ (two markers); and for NPC (92.3%) was CD81+ and CD19+ and CD56- (three markers). Conclusion: Plasma cell IP can be highly variable with multiple minor subpopulations in both cases and normal controls. CD 19 and CD56 are highly informative markers for a 4-color experiment. Assessment of multiple markers in an 8–10 color experiment is more informative but the lack of advanced flow cytometers should not limit the use of FC in a 4-color approach. Our results emphasize that even basic equipment with limited fluorochrome can provide meaningful information if used appropriately.
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Aim: Characterization and spatial mapping of irrigation water quality of Hathin block, District Palwal, Haryana. Methodology: In order to assess the ground water quality for irrigation suitability and their effect on soil chemical properties, 68 ground water samples were collected, and analyzed for pH, EC, anions (CO32-, HCO3-, Cl-, SO42- and NO3-) and cations (Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+ and K+). Water quality indices [(Sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) and residual sodium carbonate (RSC)] were also computed. Results: The pH and EC of water samples ranged from 6.69-8.35 and 0.77 -11.99 dSm-1 with mean value of 7.48 and 4.21 dSm-1, respectively. The cations and anions followed the order: Na+> Mg2+> Ca2+> K+, and Cl- > SO42-> HCO3?> CO32?>NO3?. RSC and SAR ranged from Nil - 5.40 me l-1 and 5.64 - 19.98 (mmol l-1)1/2, respectively. According to All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) classification, out of total water samples, 17.6 % were found as good, 22.1 % as marginal saline, 4.4 % as saline, 48.5 % as high SAR saline, and 7.4 % as higher alkali. Interpretation: The soluble ions were found higher under higher saline conditions as compared to the locations had good quality irrigation water, which altered soil nutrient status. In order to mitigate the negative impacts of such water, it is advised that brackish or saline groundwater be used to irrigate field crops by diluting it with canal (good quality) water.