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Author(s): Rashmi Sarkar [1]; Amit K. Meena [1]; Vibhu Mendiratta [1]; Sneha Sonker [1]; Smita Singh [2] Sir, Cutaneous lymphomas are a wide group of skin non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHLs) that [...]

Various soil and water constraints, such as impeded drainage and declining groundwater, along with sub-optimal input management and utilization practices, contribute to the lower agricultural productivity in the Rajpura block of the Patiala district, Punjab, compared to other areas of the state. Thus, an attempt has been made to evaluate the land resources of the block to explore the possibilities of diversified agricultural land uses. Site characteristics, limitations, and potentials revealed that the soils of the block belong to land capability subclasses IIs, IIse, IIIse, and IIIsw. Land capability subclass IIs constitutes the maximum area of the block, i.e., about 52.77%, followed by subclass IIIsw (22.89%), IIse (8.65%), and IIIse (1.68%), respectively. The soils of the block belong to land irrigability classes 1, 2sd, and 3sd. Land irrigability class 1 covers the maximum area of the block, i.e., 50.8%, followed by 2sd, which covers 33.51% of the area, while 3sd covers the minimum area (1.68%) of the block. Thus, based on the land capability and irrigability classifications, some management strategies were suggested to ensure better land utilization. Such strategies include the use of soil and water resources according to their capability instead of following non-scientific practices. The assessment of the Rajpura block's land is a crucial method for assessing the suitability of the soil and suggesting necessary management measures to boost agricultural output, which in turn promotes sustainable land use planning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research work reports the synthesis of novel biologically active cobalt-azomethine coordination complexes [Co(Ln)2Cl2]. The azomethine ligands have been synthesized by the condensation of hydrazine hydrate with aldehydes and ketones, which was then used to synthesize novel Co(II)-azomethine coordination complexes and isolated as solid powdered products. The azomethine ligands and their biologically active Co(II)- azomethine coordination complexes [Co(Ln)2Cl2] were characterized for molecular weight determination, elemental analysis, 1H-NMR and FTIR spectroscopy. The azomethine ligands and their Co(II)-azomethine coordination complexes [Co(Ln)2Cl2] have also been characterized for the antimicrobial activity against several bacterial and fungal species, which has been associated with the standard bactericide ciprofloxacin and fungicide ketoconazole. The outcome of the research has indicated that Co(II)-azomethine coordination complexes [Co(Ln)2Cl2] were found to retain excess antimicrobial activity against bacterial and fungal species as compared to the free azomethine ligands. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The bioactive phytochemicals are the most important bioactive compounds against insect herbivores. These phytochemicals produced by many legumes and react herbivore attacks. Therefore, keeping in mind the said facts, this review discusses the potential use of bioactive compounds like Proteinase inhibitors, trypsin inhibitors, lectins, vicillins (7S storage proteins), phenolics, amino acids, sugars and 1-amylase inhibitors in legume plants as most important weapons that confer resistance against herbivorous insects. These inhibitors inhibiting proteases present in the larval gut and has insecticidal potential against insect pests. This review demonstrates the potential of natural phytochemicals from legume plants and or artificially diet incorporate to inhibit the development of pathogens and insect pests. Thus, legumes can be used to produce phytochemicals as bio-pesticides and minimize or avoid the use of agrochemicals in crop protection. This ability making them interesting bioactive for next generation of sustainable pesticides for more sustainable agriculture. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and Aims: The risk of contracting infection while intubating a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-positive patient can be reduced by the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), video laryngoscope (VL) and aerosol-preventing intubation box. We compared two VLs (C-MAC and King Vision laryngoscope [KVL]) for ease of intubation and time taken to intubate the manikin using an intubation box. Methods: This randomised study involved healthcare workers having experience in using both C-MAC and KVL. After explaining the study and five practice sessions, a total of 63 volunteers were included; 61 participants gave consent and were enroled. The participants were allowed to intubate initially with one VL as per random sequence. Each participant performed three tracheal intubations with each device (C-MAC VL and KVL) on a manikin using an aerosol-prevention box over the head end at the time of intubation. Results: Time taken, percentage of glottic opening (POGO) score and the number of attempts taken for successful intubation with C-MAC and KVL were comparable in any of the three attempts (P > 0.05). The participants reported more difficulty in using KVL compared to C-MAC, and insertion of laryngoscope blade into the mouth of manikin for intubation was easy in group C-MAC compared to KVL in all three intubations (P < 0.01). Conclusion: C-MAC and KVL take comparable time for successful intubation under COVID-19 simulation conditions. But C-MAC is more user-friendly. Keywords: COVID-19, endotracheal intubation, laryngoscope, manikin, personal protective equipment, Author(s): Balbir Kumar (corresponding author) [1]; Brajesh K. Ratre [2]; Rakesh Garg [2]; Jitendra K. Meena [3]; Ram Singh [1]; Sushma Bhatnagar [2] INTRODUCTION The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 [...]