The present study calculates the Water Quality Index (W.Q.I.) of Pariyej Lake and assesses the impact of industries, agriculture and human activities. Physico – chemical parameters were monitored for the calculation of W.Q.I. for the rainy, winter and summer seasons. The parameters namely PH, Total hardness, TDS, Calcium, Chloride, Nitrate, Sulphate, DO and BOD values were within the permissibl...

Introduction L* value (lightness) and pH have been used as predictive tools for estimating meat quality. In general, measurement of L* value is easier and faster than pH. Woelfel et al. (2002) reported that L* value seems to be of more predictive value than pH. Broiler meat with low pH or high L* value has been associated with low water-holding capacity, which results in increased cooking loss ...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate diagnostic value of vaginal pH and cervical length measurement in the second trimester of pregnancy as a preterm labor (PTL) predictor. METHODS During a prospective cohort study 438 uncomplicated singleton pregnant women between 18 and 24 weeks of gestation were assessed regarding vaginal PH and cervical length. Vaginal pH was measured using Ph-indicator strips and cervi...