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Sivasubramanian, V.
- Clastogenic Effect of Sodium Arsenite in Experimental Rats and Ameliorative Effects of Antioxidant Vitamins C and E
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1 Department of Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology, RKM. Vivekananda College, Mylapore, Chennai -600 004, IN
2 Research Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, South korea
1 Department of Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology, RKM. Vivekananda College, Mylapore, Chennai -600 004, IN
2 Research Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, South korea
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Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 3, No 6 (2010), Pagination: 642-647Abstract
Arsenic, an element ubiquitous in the environment, causes serious health problems in humans. The general population is more exposed to arsenic through drinking water than through air and food. Sodium arsenite, capable of inducing genotoxic effects through oxidative stress, is evaluated for its clastogenic effect by the formation of chromosomal aberrations in the bone marrow cells of Wistar rats. We also investigated whether the oral supplementation of α- tocopherol (400 mg/kg body weight) and ascorbic acid (200 mg/kg body weight) to arsenic-intoxicated rats (100 ppm in drinking water) for 30days, ameliorates arsenic-induced toxicity. We report that the dietary supplementation of antioxidants such as vitamins C and E could prevent sodium arsenite induced toxicity in rats under experimental conditions.Keywords
Arsenic, Genotoxicity, Ascorbic Acid, α-tocopherol, Chromosomal Aberrations, Vitamins, Rat, Bone MarrowFull Text
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- Problems in Human Resource Management in University Libraries in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu: a Comparative Study
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1 Department of Studies in Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore, IN
2 Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore 6, IN
1 Department of Studies in Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore, IN
2 Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore 6, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 46, No 4 (2009), Pagination: 449-457Abstract
Results of a comparative studies of different university libraries in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu with respect to human resource development is presented in this article.Keywords
Human Resource Management, University Libraries, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu.
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1 Library and Information Centre, Coffee Board, Bangalore 560 001, IN
2 Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore 560 006, IN
1 Library and Information Centre, Coffee Board, Bangalore 560 001, IN
2 Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore 560 006, IN
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Information Studies, Vol 14, No 4 (2008), Pagination: 257-264Abstract
Education aims to impart knowledge and prepare good citizens library and information centres are the repositories of knowledge and form an integral part of education. Libraries have a long history starting with chained and closed-access libraries of earlier times to the present - day hybrid, digital, virtual libraies that use latest technologies for the provision of information through various services. With advent of computer, the nature of libraries has changed dramatically. Today, university libraries are on the threshold of facing new challenges of the new century. There is need for rejuvenating the LIS professionals in India in the light of the happening at the international level.References
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