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A study was conducted in Nadathara grama panchayath between March 2022 to June 2023 among beneficiaries of the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) - Scheduled Caste Sub plan (SCSP) scheme to evaluate the knowledge level of backyard poultry farmers on recommended practices in poultry production. A survey design was prepared for this purpose and collected data from 60 randomly selected beneficiaries of the scheme. An arbitrary knowledge schedule was prepared for this purpose. The schedule consisted of 15 closed ended scientific practices relating to practices on which farmers need to have correct knowledge. Each item carried a score of one for a correct response and a score of zero for an incorrect response by the respondent. The results of this study indicated that 46.67 per cent of farmers had high level of knowledge on recommended practices in backyard poultry rearing. However, the results also revealed that the knowledge of respondents on crucial areas such as chick vaccination, common diseases of backyard poultry and precautionary measures to be followed in cases of disease outbreaks was very low indicating the need for implementing effective extension programmes to overcome these knowledge gaps and ensure the viability of the backyard poultry production system among scheduled cast farmers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Kerala Medical tourism Industry worth Rs.1600 crs in 2012 and is touching 150,000 visitors..The perfect blend of ayurveda, sun, sand and service uptagged the destination and gained brand loyalty as "God's own country". The fourteen districts of Kerala has its own unique selling propositions as a destination. Ernakulam district hosts the highest number of international and domestic tourists arrival in Kerala state. In 2010, Ernakulam attracted 277675 international arrivals and 1987743 domestic tourists. The paper anlyse the potential of Kerala ayurveda tourism reference from Ernakulam District. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the influence of the English language over an Indian language called Malayalam. It mentions several reasons for the special use of English language by people in Kerala, India including the influence of their mother tongue, easy pronunciation, and bilingualism. It discusses the problem of the adoption of English as a second language by learners in India. Moreover, listening to good English lectures is an important process of learning the language.

Background: There was a recent epidemic of chikungunya (CKG) in Calicut and other northern districts of Kerala, South India, affecting thousands of people. Aims: To study the cutaneous manifestations of CKG and to have a serological and histopathological correlation. Methods: A total of 162 patients (63 males and 99 females) with cutaneous manifestations of CKG were enrolled in the study and serological confirmation was done with capture IgM ELISA for CKG. Skin biopsy was done in all representative cases. Results: Cutaneous manifestations were found more in females. There were 23 children, the youngest being 39 days old. Generalized erythematous macular rash was the most common finding. Vesicles and bullae were also common especially in infants. Localized erythema of the nose and pinnae, erythema and swelling of the pre existing scars and striae and toxic epidermal necrolysis-like lesions sparing mucosae were the other interesting findings. Different types of pigmentation were observed with a striking nose pigmentation in a large number of patients, by looking at which even a retrospective diagnosis of CKG could be made. Hence we suggest this peculiar pigmentation may be called "chik sign". There was flare up of existing dermatoses like psoriasis, lichen planus and unmasking of Hansen's disease with type 1 reaction. Serological tests were positive in 97%. Some hitherto unreported histopathologic findings like melanophages in the erythematous rashes were observed. Conclusion: A spectrum of cutaneous manifestations of CKG with a wide variety of unusual presentations with confirmed serological and histopathological evidence was encountered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the trends regarding violence against women in Kerala, India. It states that despite the laws and efforts implemented by the Indian government to protect women, the number of crimes and violence have been increasing. It mentions that harassment related to dowry is the highest rated crime in the state followed by molestation and rape. It also presents Kerala as the highest contributor of crimes against women in India from 1991-2005.