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Evaluation of Apoptotic Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Andrographis paniculata Linn in Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cell Lines

Sneha Kannan, T. Lakshmi, Raghunandha Kumar & Anita Roy · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Introduction: Andrographis paniculata is one of the highly used potential medicinal plants in the world. This plant is traditionally used for the treatment of common cold, diarrhoea, fever due to several infective cause, jaundice, as a health tonic for the liver and cardiovascula...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i64B35723

Socio-Economic Factors Affecting the Perception of Farmers towards Soil Health Card (SHC) Scheme in Rayalaseema Region of Andhra Pradesh

S. Lokesh Babu, T. Lakshmi, S. V. Prasad, S. Hemalatha & B. Ravindra Reddy · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

Soil is an important component of farming since it delivers nutrients to the plants. Soil health is critical for ensuring long-term agricultural production. “National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) was implemented during 12th Plan with the objective of making agricult...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1230825

Training Needs of Rural Youth towards Agri-Enterprises

. Mubeena, T. Lakshmi, P. L. R. J. Praveena, A. V. Nagavani & B. Ramana Murthy · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2021

The study is an attempt to understand training needs in areas of agrienterprises. Investigation was carried out in three regions of Andhra Pradesh. Exploratory research design was used. The respondents (n=240) were the youth residing in the villages at the time of investigation....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2021/v11i530405

Constraints Encountered by Rural Youth for Establishment of Agri-Enterprises and Elicit Suggestions to Overcome Them

Md. Mubeena, T. Lakshmi, P. L. R. J. Praveena, A. V. Nagavani & B. Ramana Murthy · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2021

India is with a high level of youth unemployment. Markets have insufficient jobs to absorb young job seekers. The purpose of the study was to identify constraints and suggestions that are faced by the rural youth who are engaged in agri-enterprises. A sample of 240 youth involved...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2021/v33i1530514

Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding HPV Vaccination among Undergraduate and Postgraduate Dental Students in Chennai

Keerthana Baskar & T. Lakshmi · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2020

Background: It is important for dental students to be aware of the HPV vaccination as they are prone to cervical cancer caused due to HPV 16 and 18. HPV can be transmitted through saliva from the patient's oral cavity to the dentist. To evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1730672

Direct and Indirect Changes of Members of Podupu Laxmi Ikya Sangam

Md. Mubeena, T. Lakshmi, S. V. Prasad & N. Sunitha · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

Economic development is the effect for which entrepreneurship is caused. Economic development essentially means a process of change in income of the people in society, which directly leads to upward change in real per capita income of a country. Entrepreneurship has an important...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2017/34536

Knowledge Levels of Rice Farmers Regarding Mechanization: An Item-Wise Analysis in the North Coastal Zone of Andhra Pradesh, India

T. Asha, V. Sailaja, T. Lakshmi & K. Navya Jyothi · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

The present investigation aimed to study the knowledge level of rice farmers regarding various farm machinery and implements used in rice cultivation in the North Coastal Zone of Andhra Pradesh. The study was conducted in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts, purposively selecte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i122728

Content Analysis of Knowledge and Adoption of Climate-resilient Cotton Production Practices among Dryland Farmers

M. Chennamadhava, P. L. R. J. Praveena, T. Lakshmi & P. Maheswara Reddy · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

Cotton is a vital crop for smallholder farmers in India, particularly in the rainfed regions of Andhra Pradesh. The dryland farming is vulnerable to climate change, water scarcity, and soil degradation, leading to reduced crop yields and decreased livelihood security. Critical in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i94436

Influential Factors Shaping Farmers Knowledge Levels Regarding Critical Interventions in Dryland Farming in Drought Prone Region of Andhra Pradesh

M. Chennamadhava, P. L. R. J. Praveena, T. Lakshmi & P. Maheswara Reddy · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

This study was conducted to investigate the profile, knowledge, and adoption of critical interventions among dryland farmers in the Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh. Ex post facto research design was followed for the study and a sample of 120 dryland farmers were drawn. The re...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i94420

Identifying Constraints to Dryland Farming: A Study of Technical, Socio-personal, and Financial Barriers in Drought Prone Area of Andhra Pradesh, India

M. Chennamadhava, P.L.R.J. Praveena, T. Lakshmi & P. Maheswara Reddy · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

Dryland farming is a crucial agricultural practice in many regions, but farmers face various constraints that hinder its adoption. This study investigated the technical, socio-personal, and financial constraints faced by dryland farmers in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh. A s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i94418

Factors Influencing the Impact of Mechanization in Rice Cultivation among Farmers of North Coastal Zone of Andhra Pradesh, India

T. Asha, V. Sailaja, T. Lakshmi & K. Navya Jyothi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The purpose of this study was to assess factors affecting the impact of mechanization in rice cultivation among rice farmers. The simple random sampling technique was used to select 120 rice farmers of Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts of North Coastal Zone of Andhra Pradesh....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i102235

Socio-economic and Psychological Profile of Farmers Practicing Integrated Farming Systems (IFS) in Andhra Pradesh

T. Sri Chandana, P. L. R. J. Praveena, T. Lakshmi, D. Subramanyam & B. Ravindra Reddy · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

Agriculture is always been considered as the backbone of our country. In India, 70 per cent of the rural population is engaged in agriculture and 80 per cent of the population lives directly or indirectly on agriculture. There are 115 million operational holdings in the country a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1030695

Isolation, Detection and Molecular Characterization of Staphylococcus aureus from Postoperative Infections

Ritya Mary Jibu, R. V. Geetha & T. Lakshmi · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2020

Post operative infections that occur after surgical procedures can cause a lot of complications like sepsis, organ failure or even death. These are the third most commonly reported healthcare associated infection. The most common cause of wound infection regardless of procedure p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1530626

Knowledge and Awareness about Antibiotic Usage and Emerging Drug Resistance Bacteria among Dental Students

G. Pushpaanjali, R. V. Geetha & T. Lakshmi · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2020

Antibiotics are commonly used in dental practice. It has been estimated that 10% of all antibiotic prescriptions are related with dental infection. Antibiotic treatment is a feature of pharmacotherapy with the particularity of providing both prophylactic and curative action. It w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1630647

Knowledge and Awareness about the Mode of Transmission of Vector Borne Diseases among General Public

C. M. Aathira, R. V. Geetha & T. Lakshmi · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2020

Vector borne diseases account for more than 17% of other contagious diseases and can be caused either by parasites, bacteria or viruses. Malaria is a parasitic infection caused by female Anopheles mosquitoes. It causes millions of cases globally and most deaths occur in children....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1630652

Determinants of Awareness of Rythu Bharosa Kendra’s (RBK’s) Programmes in Andhra Pradesh, India

Boopathi Raja A., G. Raghunadha Reddy, Y. Radha, T. Lakshmi & Lavanya Kumari. P. · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Aim: The present study was taken up to understand the determinants of awareness about government intervention programme (RBK) in Andhra Pradesh Study design: To represent the whole study area, multi-stage random sampling was used. In total, 400 respondents were selected from 4 re...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i62507

Exploration of Antioxidant Effects of Crude Extract of Mangrove Plant - Avicennia marina

P. S. Thana Lakshme, Anitha Roy, Pitchiah Sivaperumal & T. Lakshmi · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Introduction: Antioxidants are efficient in the prevention of human diseases. Mangroves are high bioactive compounds with good holistic bioactivities including insecticides. Avicennia marina, a mangrove plant which has its origin in South Africa included in the family Acanthaceae...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i62B35586

Anti-Cancer Effects of Saraca asoca Flower Extract on Prostate Cancer Cell Line

Apurva Choudhary, P. Elumalai, S. Raghunandhakumar, T. Lakshmi & Anitha Roy · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Background: Prostate cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths for men. The role of plants in the prevention and treatment of disease has been known from the dawn of civilization. Plants maintain the health and vitality of individuals and also cure diseases, includi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i62B35621

Anticancer Potential from Rhizophora mucronata Plant Leaf Associated Streptomyces Species against the Breast Cancer Cell Line

Akansha Kishen, P. Sivaperumal, Anitha Roy & T. Lakshmi · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Introduction: Rhizophora mucronata is small to a medium-sized evergreen tree growing to a height of about 20 to 25 meters (approximately 66 to 82 feet), on the banks of the river. These mangroves have anticancer, antioxidant, antifungal, and viral activities which enhance their e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i62B35628

Pro-Apoptotic Effect of Lippia nodiflora Leaf Extract against the Skin Cancer Cell Line

E. Thariny, P. Elumalai, S. Raghunandhakumar, T. Lakshmi & Anitha Roy · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Background: Skin cancers are cancers that develop on the surface of the skin. They occur as a result of the formation of irregular cells with the potential to infiltrate or migrate to other areas of the body. Natural medicinal resources, such as the traditional herbal remedy Lipp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i62B35629

Anticancer effect of Digera muricata Leaf Extract against Prostate Cancer Cell Lines

S. Vidyashri, P. Elumalai, S. Raghunandhakumar, T. Lakshmi & Anitha Roy · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Background: Prostate cancer has become a major health problem globally during the last few decades. It is the second most frequently diagnosed cancer in men worldwide and the fifth most common cancer overall. Chemotherapy or other cancer treatments including androgen depletion th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i62B35630

Investigation of Proapoptotic Effect of Digera muricata Leaf Extract against the Skin Cancer Cell Line (B16-F10)

J. Dhivyadharshini, P. Elumalai, S. Raghunandhakumar, T. Lakshmi & Anitha Roy · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Introduction: Skin cancers, such as melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma, frequently begin as changes in the skin. Cancer research continues to focus on finding tumor-selective and new anticancer drugs with fewer adverse effects. Digera muricata is a medici...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i63A35631

Evaluation of Cytotoxic Potential of Digera muricata Leaf Extract on Lung Cancer Cell Line

S. Deepthi, P. Elumalai, S. Raghunandhakumar, T. Lakshmi & Anitha Roy · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Lung cancer is the second most frequent cancer, accounting for one out of every five male cancers and one out of every nine female cancers. Treatment for lung cancer is determined by the disease's cell type, the extent to which it has spread, and the patient's overall health. It...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i63A35632

Production of Protease Enzyme and Antimicrobial Activities from Marine Actinobacterium of Streptomyces SP

R. Ananya, P. Sivaperumal, Anitha Roy & T. Lakshmi · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Introduction: Actinobacteria are Gram-positive bacteria that have traits of both bacteria and fungus. They are found in both terrestrial and aquatic habitats and aid in the breakdown of deceased species' organic matter. Marine actinobacteria are unusual in that they have antibact...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i63A35634

Cytotoxic Effect of Lippia nodiflora Leaf Extract against the Prostate Cancer Cell Line

R. Sharmila, P. Elumalai, S. Raghunandhakumar, T. Lakshmi & Anitha Roy · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Prostate cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths for men. Lippia. Nodiflora (L. nodiflora) has been used as a natural remedy for various diseases, because of its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-tumor effect. This study was to investigate t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i63A35638

Evaluation of Antitumour Activity of Ethanolic Extract from Tribulus terrestris in Human Breast Cancer Cells

M. Kamalli, S. Raghunandhakumar, D. Ezhilarasan & T. Lakshmi · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Introduction: Breast cancer is the form of cancer that occurs in the breast cells. After skin cancer, breast cancer is considered to be the most common cancer diagnosed in women. The number of deaths associated with this disease was increased in case of lack of early detection. T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i62A35613

Evaluation of Anti-Cancer Activity of Saraca asoca Flower Extract against Lung Cancer Cell Line

A. Divya Dharshini, P. Elumalai, S. Raghunandhakumar, T. Lakshmi & Anitha Roy · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer, affecting one out of every five men and one out of every nine women. Lung cancer treatment is dictated by the cell type of the cancer, the amount to which it has spread, and the patient's overall condition. It is well known th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i62A35617

Anti-proliferative Potential of Erythrina indica Leaf Aqueous Extract against Human Breast Cancer Cells

V. Thiru Kumaran, S. Raghunandhakumar, D. Ezhilarasan & T. Lakshmi · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Introduction: Breast cancer is a type of cancer that arises in the cells of the breast. Breast cancer can develop in either the lobules or the ducts. Breast cancer might develop in the fatty tissue or fibrous connective tissue. Materials and Methods: The effect of Erythrina indic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i62A35619

Antibacterial Activity of Sargassum Species Seaweed Extracts against E. coli

G. S. Sutharshan, Anitha Roy, Pitchiah Sivaperumal & T. Lakshmi · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Introduction: Seaweeds are marine macroscopic algae; they are the raw materials for the production of agar and algin and later they are consumed as foodstuffs. Seaweeds are grouped under three divisions viz., Chlorophyceae, Phaeophyceae, and Rhodophyceae which are found in relati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i62A35699

Evaluation of Proapoptotic Potential of Saraca asoca Flower Extract on Skin Cancer Cell Line

K. Sarojini, P. Elumalai, S. Raghunandhakumar, T. Lakshmi & Anitha Roy · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Background: Cancer persists as a major health issue globally due to its high rate of morbidity and mortality. Skin cancer is the most common cancer and accounts for at least 40% of cancer cases worldwide. Search for tumour-selective and novel anticancer compounds with lesser side...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i61B35708

Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity of Methanolic Extract of Avicennia marina Leaf Extract against Staphylococcus aureus

Swetha Ramasubramanian, Anitha Roy, Pitchiah Sivaperumal & T. Lakshmi · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Introduction: Mangrove are widespread in the tropical and subtropical regions of Indo-West-Pacific area. Avicennia marina possesses vast medicinal values. The pharmacological activity of the plant is attributed to the presence of several phytochemicals. Aim: To evaluate the antib...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i61A35587

Trachyspermum ammi Seed Ethanolic Extract Inhibits Cell Proliferation on A549 Lung Cancer Cell: An In-vitro Analysis

A. Akshaya, S. Raghunandhakumar, D. Ezhilarasan & T. Lakshmi · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Introduction: Lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer, accounting for one in every five male cancers and one in every nine female cancers. Lung cancer treatment is dictated by the cell type of the illness, the amount to which it has spread, and the patient's general...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i61A35590

Evaluation of Anticancer Effect of Lippia nodiflora Leaf Extract on Lung Cancer Cells

M. Ashritha, P. Elumalai, S. Raghunandhakumar, T. Lakshmi & Anitha Roy · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Background: Lung cancer, also known as bronchogenic carcinoma, is a kind of cancer that begins in the lung parenchyma or inside the bronchi. In the United States, it is one of the top causes of cancer-related fatalities. Lippia nodiflora is a flowering, broadleaf plant native to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i61A35596

Cytotoxic Effect of Coriander Oleoresin against Lung Cancer Cell Line A549

Hemaanhini Tamilmani, Anitha Roy, S. Raghunandhakumar, P. Elumalai & T. Lakshmi · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Aim: The main aim of present study was to assess the cytotoxic effect of coriander oleoresin against lung cancer cell line A549. Introduction: Coriandrum sativum (Coriander), family Umbelliferae. Coriander contains mainly essential oil and has antioxidant, diuretic, anti-diabetic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i62B35584