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The retina is a complex and fragile photosensitive part of the central nervous system which is prone to degenerative diseases leading to permanent vision loss. No proven treatment strategies exist to treat or reverse the degenerative conditions. Recent investigations demonstrate that cell transplantation therapies to replace the dysfunctional retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells and or the degenerating photoreceptors (PRs) are viable options to restore vision. Pluripotent stem cells, retinal progenitor cells, and somatic stem cells are the main cell sources used for cell transplantation therapies. The success of retinal transplantation based on cell suspension injection is hindered by limited cell survival and lack of cellular integration. Recent advances in material science helped to develop strategies to grow cells as intact monolayers or as sheets on biomaterial scaffolds for transplantation into the eyes. Such implants are found to be more promising than the bolus injection approach. Tissue engineering techniques are specifically designed to construct biodegradable or non-degradable polymer scaffolds to grow cells as a monolayer and construct implantable grafts. The engineered cell construct along with the extracellular matrix formed, can hold the cells in place to enable easy survival, better integration, and improved visual function. This article reviews the advances in the use of scaffolds for transplantation studies in animal models and their application in current clinical trials.

Consumers are the decisive factors in any economic system. Due to technical development and due to the influence of Mass Media, there is an increased health consciousness in the society. Consumers always search for cheap and best and at the same time nutrients rich health products in the market. Various analytical survey about the consumer behavior of the Thanjavur locality prove the mentality of consumers, that they need health drinks at an affordable price. The young generation purchases health products only after detailed study of nutrients contents and the price of each products, and they compare quality products in the market. Moreover there is a great competition in the market between the different companies and their products like Horlicks, Boost, Complan, Bournvita, Milo etc. Different aspects affect a consumer in their choice. It may include, social factors and personal factors and their believes. Media and advertisements also affect the decisive factor and most of the consumers depend on brand loyalty, as well as gifts offered by manufactures. So manufactures should produce good quality health products enriched with nutrients at an affordable price.

Consumers are the decisive factors in any economic system. Due to technical development and due to the influence of Mass Media, there is an increased health consciousness in the society. Consumers always search for cheap and best and at the same time nutrients rich health products in the market. Various analytical survey about the consumer behavior of the Thanjavur locality prove the mentality of consumers, that they need health drinks at an affordable price. The young generation purchases health products only after detailed study of nutrients contents and the price of each products, and they compare quality products in the market. Moreover there is a great competition in the market between the different companies and their products like Horlicks, Boost, Complan, Bournvita, Milo etc. Different aspects affect a consumer in their choice. It may include, social factors and personal factors and their believes. Media and advertisements also affect the decisive factor and most of the consumers depend on brand loyalty, as well as gifts offered by manufactures. So manufactures should produce good quality health products enriched with nutrients at an affordable price.

Consumers are the decisive factors in any economic system. Due to technical development and due to the influence of Mass Media, there is an increased health consciousness in the society. Consumers always search for cheap and best and at the same time nutrients rich health products in the market. Various analytical survey about the consumer behavior of the Thanjavur locality prove the mentality of consumers, that they need health drinks at an affordable price. The young generation purchases health products only after detailed study of nutrients contents and the price of each products, and they compare quality products in the market. Moreover there is a great competition in the market between the different companies and their products like Horlicks, Boost, Complan, Bournvita, Milo etc. Different aspects affect a consumer in their choice. It may include, social factors and personal factors and their believes. Media and advertisements also affect the decisive factor and most of the consumers depend on brand loyalty, as well as gifts offered by manufactures. So manufactures should produce good quality health products enriched with nutrients at an affordable price.

Consumers are the decisive factors in any economic system. Due to technical development and due to the influence of Mass Media, there is an increased health consciousness in the society. Consumers always search for cheap and best and at the same time nutrients rich health products in the market. Various analytical survey about the consumer behavior of the Thanjavur locality prove the mentality of consumers, that they need health drinks at an affordable price. The young generation purchases health products only after detailed study of nutrients contents and the price of each products, and they compare quality products in the market. Moreover there is a great competition in the market between the different companies and their products like Horlicks, Boost, Complan, Bournvita, Milo etc. Different aspects affect a consumer in their choice. It may include, social factors and personal factors and their believes. Media and advertisements also affect the decisive factor and most of the consumers depend on brand loyalty, as well as gifts offered by manufactures. So manufactures should produce good quality health products enriched with nutrients at an affordable price.

Consumers are the decisive factors in any economic system. Due to technical development and due to the influence of Mass Media, there is an increased health consciousness in the society. Consumers always search for cheap and best and at the same time nutrients rich health products in the market. Various analytical survey about the consumer behavior of the Thanjavur locality prove the mentality of consumers, that they need health drinks at an affordable price. The young generation purchases health products only after detailed study of nutrients contents and the price of each products, and they compare quality products in the market. Moreover there is a great competition in the market between the different companies and their products like Horlicks, Boost, Complan, Bournvita, Milo etc. Different aspects affect a consumer in their choice. It may include, social factors and personal factors and their believes. Media and advertisements also affect the decisive factor and most of the consumers depend on brand loyalty, as well as gifts offered by manufactures. So manufactures should produce good quality health products enriched with nutrients at an affordable price.

Consumers are the decisive factors in any economic system. Due to technical development and due to the influence of Mass Media, there is an increased health consciousness in the society. Consumers always search for cheap and best and at the same time nutrients rich health products in the market. Various analytical survey about the consumer behavior of the Thanjavur locality prove the mentality of consumers, that they need health drinks at an affordable price. The young generation purchases health products only after detailed study of nutrients contents and the price of each products, and they compare quality products in the market. Moreover there is a great competition in the market between the different companies and their products like Horlicks, Boost, Complan, Bournvita, Milo etc. Different aspects affect a consumer in their choice. It may include, social factors and personal factors and their believes. Media and advertisements also affect the decisive factor and most of the consumers depend on brand loyalty, as well as gifts offered by manufactures. So manufactures should produce good quality health products enriched with nutrients at an affordable price.

Consumers are the decisive factors in any economic system. Due to technical development and due to the influence of Mass Media, there is an increased health consciousness in the society. Consumers always search for cheap and best and at the same time nutrients rich health products in the market. Various analytical survey about the consumer behavior of the Thanjavur locality prove the mentality of consumers, that they need health drinks at an affordable price. The young generation purchases health products only after detailed study of nutrients contents and the price of each products, and they compare quality products in the market. Moreover there is a great competition in the market between the different companies and their products like Horlicks, Boost, Complan, Bournvita, Milo etc. Different aspects affect a consumer in their choice. It may include, social factors and personal factors and their believes. Media and advertisements also affect the decisive factor and most of the consumers depend on brand loyalty, as well as gifts offered by manufactures. So manufactures should produce good quality health products enriched with nutrients at an affordable price.

In this paper, with a specific focus on the largest solar producing plant, many inter-related issues at the field level were explored. This project, unlike many other developmental projects, did not attract resistance from the local communities. Every effort was made to convince the landholders to agree to a long-term contract termed to be successful models, particularly in the solar energy sector. At the same time, the field-level investigation has revealed that farmers have some apprehension over the long-term contract. It was not an exaggeration to reveal that the project brought out significant economic security and ultimately reduced outmigration. On the other hand, there were chances for negative environmental impacts on local biodiversity. Also, a few farmers who leased out the land parcels expressed the fear that at times of emergency during financial requirements, the land cannot be either sold or mortgaged; also, there were apprehensions that the local socio-cultural milieu is likely to be affected and dismantled in the long run. After careful examination, a few points have been suggested for both the policymakers and the farmer households to have conflict-free contracts in the project zone.

In this paper, with a specific focus on the largest solar producing plant, many inter-related issues at the field level were explored. This project, unlike many other developmental projects, did not attract resistance from the local communities. Every effort was made to convince the landholders to agree to a long-term contract termed to be successful models, particularly in the solar energy sector. At the same time, the field-level investigation has revealed that farmers have some apprehension over the long-term contract. It was not an exaggeration to reveal that the project brought out significant economic security and ultimately reduced outmigration. On the other hand, there were chances for negative environmental impacts on local biodiversity. Also, a few farmers who leased out the land parcels expressed the fear that at times of emergency during financial requirements, the land cannot be either sold or mortgaged; also, there were apprehensions that the local socio-cultural milieu is likely to be affected and dismantled in the long run. After careful examination, a few points have been suggested for both the policymakers and the farmer households to have conflict-free contracts in the project zone.

In the light of Malaysia's determination to move into the Information Age by the turn of the century, mainly through the development of the Multimedia Super Corridor, it is important to evaluate the role of the Intellectual Property Rights in Malaysia. This paper, therefore,traces the development of laws in respect of Intellectual Property Rights in Malaysia and the problem faced in ensuring that the conflicting interests in the free flow of information and the need for protection of individual proprietary rights are balanced. The objective of the study is to examine the ways and means used for striking a balance between free flow of information and the protection of individual rights. The methodology adopted is exploratory and comparative. It is exploratory owing to the novelty of the subject matter and comparative as the experiences of advanced nations in this field are drawn upon to enable an appropriate model to be developed for Malaysia. As Intellectual Property Rights are related to information technology, which is charactarised by change and challenge, the issues involved, like those inherent in the Internet and the place of the consumer in these Rights, are noted. Overall, the observance of Intellectual Property Rights is expected to provide Malaysia with an edge in the competitive world of international trade and move Malaysian economy to a service orientated one through the Multimedia Super Corridor. In addition, the promotion of Intellectual Property Rights and the development of the Multimedia Super Corridor signals the move towards an immersion into information technology to stay abrest/ahead of developments in the fast approaching process of globalisation.

In the light of Malaysia's determination to move into the Information Age by the turn of the century, mainly through the development of the Multimedia Super Corridor, it is important to evaluate the role of the Intellectual Property Rights in Malaysia. This paper, therefore,traces the development of laws in respect of Intellectual Property Rights in Malaysia and the problem faced in ensuring that the conflicting interests in the free flow of information and the need for protection of individual proprietary rights are balanced. The objective of the study is to examine the ways and means used for striking a balance between free flow of information and the protection of individual rights. The methodology adopted is exploratory and comparative. It is exploratory owing to the novelty of the subject matter and comparative as the experiences of advanced nations in this field are drawn upon to enable an appropriate model to be developed for Malaysia. As Intellectual Property Rights are related to information technology, which is charactarised by change and challenge, the issues involved, like those inherent in the Internet and the place of the consumer in these Rights, are noted. Overall, the observance of Intellectual Property Rights is expected to provide Malaysia with an edge in the competitive world of international trade and move Malaysian economy to a service orientated one through the Multimedia Super Corridor. In addition, the promotion of Intellectual Property Rights and the development of the Multimedia Super Corridor signals the move towards an immersion into information technology to stay abrest/ahead of developments in the fast approaching process of globalisation.