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FATIMA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)
MARY LAND, MADURAI
EXPLORIA’16

(Imagine, Explore & Activate)

MARCH 9, 2016 – Wednesday
Call for Research Article / Paper / Project Presentations

INNOVATIVE rESPONSES
To

SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
BASED ON UN SUSTAINABLE GOALS

Email :[email protected]
9344775252, 9865095872, 8754765449

CHIEF PATRONS
Dr.Sr.K. Fatima Mary, Principal
Dr.Sr.Francis Pauline, Secretary

PATRONS
Sr. M. Fatima Mary, Vice Principal
Mrs. Fernando Delishia, Vice Principal
Mrs. K. Mary Jacinta, Vice Principal (SF)



RESEARCH ADIVISORY COMMITTEE 2015 – 2016

Sl. No Name of the staff Department

1. Dr. Sr. K. Fatima Mary Principal

2. Sr. M. Fatima Mary Vice Principal

3. Mrs. Delishia Fernando Vice Principal

4. Mrs. Mary Jecintha Vice Principal

5. Dr. Vasantha Esther Rani Coordinator - Home Science with food bio tech

6. Sr. Arul Mary Co ordinator Department of Chemistry

7. Dr. M. Arasammal Co ordinator – Dept of B.Com CA

8. Mrs. Saral Evangeline Department of History

9. Dr. D. Fatima Baby Research Department of Economics

10. Dr. Suganya Department of Sociology with CA

11. Dr. S. Geetha Research Department of English

12. Dr. Josphine Mary Research Department of Tamil

13. Dr. S. Rose Mary Department of Mathematics

14. Dr. Ancemma Joseph Department of Physics

15. Dr. N. Malathy Department of Zoology

16. Dr. Arul Jothi Department of Computer Science

17. Dr. A. I Auxilla Felistias Research Department of Commerce

18. Dr. P. Uma Department of MBA

19. Dr. M. Nagarenitha Department of MBA

20. Mrs. S. Selva Rani Asst. Co ordinator Department of MCA

FATIMA COLLEGE (Autonomous)
INTERCOLLEGIATE RESEARCH FEST

EXPLORIA’16
(Imagine Explore and Activate)

INAUGURATION-AGENDA

∑ Lighting the Lamp : Dr. Vasantha Esther Rani
∑ Prayer Song Dean of Research (Regular)
∑ Welcome Address
Dr. Sr. K. Fatima Mary,
∑ Honoring the Chief Guests Principal, Fatima College, Madurai

∑ Inaugural Address :

∑ Felicitation : Dr. S. Balakrishnan
∑ Releasing the CD Executive Director, Vergal Educational Trust,
Madurai

∑ Vote of Thanks : Dr. M. Arasammal,
Dean of Research (SF)

FATIMA COLLEGE (Autonomous)

INTERCOLLEGIATE RESEARCH FEST
EXPLORIA’16

(Imagine Explore and Activate)

VALEDICTION-AGENDA

∑ Prayer song

∑ Welcome Address : Dr. D. Fatima Baby,
Program Coordinator, Fatima College
Associate Professor, Research Dept. of Economics

∑ Valedictory Address : Dr. Sr. S. Francis Pauline

Secretary,

Fatima College, Madurai

∑ Prize Distribution

∑ Vote Of Thanks : Dr. P. Uma
Director, MBA

FATIMA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)

REPORT OF THE RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RAC)

2015 – 2016

Research Advisory Committee (RAC) is being constituted with varied academic disciplines to
render advice and set up guidelines for future growth on various research issues to the students. The
committee will provide valuable support in activities like basic research, identifying thrust areas of
research activity, preparation and development of research proposals.

On 13th July RAC had a review of year 2014 research activities and suggestions enlisted to create
the Research culture on campus. A general analysis of the positives of previous year’s research was
focussed. Altered methodologies that could be executed and innovative ideas that could be put into
practice were also examined. On 23rd RAC Co-ordinators had a Meeting with Sister Principal. There
was a discussion on the ways and means of strengthening RAC. Ideologies of Students and Staff were
discussed individually. Suggestions were given for honouring the best PG Thesis.

On 24th there was a discussion about Research Cell and the importance of Research. It was quite
interesting that more number of Students volunteered for doing Research. An eye-opening session was
given to the students who had the passion for research. On 28th Dr. Geetha, Head & Associate
Professor, Dept of English, Fatima College addressed the students with more creative ideas those can be
researched. After the Session students individually asked various clarifications.

During the months of August and September the RAC members met all student groups many
times. There was discussion on filtering and changing of topics given by Students. During the month of
September (9th) Dr.Balakrishnan addressed the students. The topics given by the students were further
discussed. A motivational talk was given to think about the research problem in terms of feasibility. He
brought forth additional research topics for discussion. Dr.Vasantha Esther Rani, HOD, Dept. Of Home
Science and Dean of Research (Regular Courses) had a brief discussion with the students on the topics
chosen by the research groups.

On 21st January, Ms. Moulood Nasseripour, Ph.D Scholar of English Literature, Mar Ivanios
College, University of Kerala addressed the research students on “Writing Skills”. The steps for writing
a research paper were focussed. First step is to choose the subject, then gather relevant materials by

finding the experts. Next is preparing an outline for the research topic and write the rough draft
followed by the fair draft. Systematic processing leads to a revised final paper.

By the end of January there was a discussion about organizing an Inter college Research – Fest.
The Deans and Coordinators discussed on various topics. There was also a discussion with the students
and “EXPLORIA’16 (Imagine, Explore & Activate)” was selected as the name and “Innovative
Responses to Social and Environmental Issues” was theme selected. All RAC members discussed about
the Research-Fest ‘Exploria’16’. Various suggestions were given and the schedule was discussed.
March 9th is the date finalized for organizing the research presentations.9.00AM the Inauguration starts,
from 10.00AM to 1.00PM presentations will be done. 2.00PM to 4.00PM “Meet the Scientist” program
and then the valediction program are yet to be organized.

Research Topics (Regular)

1. Fast Food Vs. Traditional Food
2. Our Madurai
3. Education System in other Countries
4. Why does the scope of Engineering become less; when compared with Arts?
5. How the Technology Development does have changed the Life of Youth?
6. Adulteration, Monophobia, Period Of Love, Choosing a Career
7. Women’s Freedom & Restrictions – In Society (Villages & Cities)
8. Stress among College Teachers
9. Culture Difference Between English & Tamil Medium Students
10. Influence of Media in the Society
11. Education System in Schools
12. Impact of Alcoholism in Youth
13. Attitude of Society towards Women
14. Who can handle Stress better? Arts / Engineering Students
15. Optimistic Vs Pessimistic (Among Physically Challenged)
16. Who is more aware about Sexual Abuse? Govt Vs. Private School
17. Who is very much prone to Infactuation? Co-ed /only Girls College
18. Who thinks more Practically? Arts / Engineering Students

19. Co-Education Vs Single Sex Education
20. How to be Healthy
21. To help the Poor & Needy
22. Avoid Plastics , Grow Plants
23. Disadvantages of Fast Food
24. Distraction among Students

Research Topics (Self-Financing)

1. Health & Environmental Issues
2. Agriculture Awareness
3. Eco System
4. Women in Modern India
5. Youth’s involvement towards the Society and its Development
6. Women’s Education
7. Overuse of Technology
8. Teacher’s Standard
9. Materialism
10. Merits & Demerits of Make-In India Projects
11. Hazards in Social Network
12. How to develop Swadesi products among Youth?
13. The Dream of Youth
14. Physically and Mentally Challenged Children
15. Hybrid Food Materials
16. Disposal of Wastage In City – Are they recycling?
17. Wealthy Standard Of Living – Luxury or Healthy?
18. Social Network
19. Why India cannot be the most developed country?
20. Status of Rivers
21. Distracting Factors for the Children Education
22. Anti – Liquor Protests

EVALUVATION OF NUTRITIONAL AND SENSORY QUALTIES OF PAPAYA SEED
INCORPORATED MOUTH REFRESHNER GRANULES

Ms. B.Syed Rabiya 1 & K.M.Buvaneswari 2

1 II MSc Nutrition & Dietetics, Department of Home science and Research centre, Thassim Beevi
College for women, Kilkarai, Ramanathapuram district, Tamilnadu, India,
Email:[email protected]

2Assistant professor, Department of Home science and Research centre, Thassim Beevi College for
women, Kilkarai, Ramanathapuram district, Tamilnadu, India , Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Objective: To incorporation of papaya seed flour incorporated mouth refreshner granules to assess the
phytochemical, nutrient content and consumer acceptability. Methodology: Papaya fruit were
purchased from local market of Ramanathapuram district of Tamilnadu, India. The seeds of the fruits
were cleaned and taken for development of the flour. The seed powder they were extracted successively
with ethanol and water in a soxhlet extractor for 18-20 hrs. The extract was subjected to qualitative and
quantitative analysis of photochemical present in papaya seed powder. To estimate nutrient
composition of papaya seed powder by using AOAC procedure. The sensory evaluation was done by a
panel of twenty experts using 5 point hedonic scale. Mouth refreshner granules was prepared with and
with our incorporation of the developed at 10, 20% and 30% level of product. Result : Qualitative
phytochemical analysis of papaya seed extract reveal that except steroids and phlorotannins all
possible constituents including alkaloids,flavoids,saponins,tannins,glycosides,phenol, phytosterols and
carbohydrate, protein and lipids were present in papaya seed. Quantitative estimates in percentage of
these phytocompounds of papaya seed were identified as followsalkaloids1.45+0.059%, Flavonoids
0.75+0.27%,Tannins 0.85+0.01%,Saponins 0.44+0.03%,Phenolic compound 0.21+0.012%.The nutrient
composition of papaya seed powder is high amount of carbohydrate (50gm) and fat 8.27gm.
Comparatively low amount of protein (1.9gm) present in papaya seed powder. The acceptability and
sensory evaluation test conducted by the three variation in selected recipes like the mouth refreshener
granules were prepared with 10% and 20% incorporated papaya seed flour had good colour,
appearance, taste, texture and flavour and scored higher overall acceptability than 30% incorporation,
the shelf life of the food product was not affected by incorporated of papaya seed powder. Conclusion:
Now day’s papaya is considered as a nutraceutical fruit due to its multifarious medicinal properties.

Clinical trials need to the carried out to exploit the therapeutic utility of papaya seed in combating
various diseases.

Key words: Papaya seed, Phytochemicals. Incorporation, Nutrient, Mouth refreshner granules.

CHARACTERIZATION OF CHIA SEEDS (SALVIA HISPANICA) AND THEIR
APPLICATIONS IN FOOD PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Ms. L. Muthu Priya 1 & Ms. R. Lakshmi Shree 2

1 II MSc Nutrition & Dietetics, Department of Home science and Research Centre, Thassim Beevi
Abdul Kader College for women, Kilkarai, Ramanathapuram district, Tamilnadu, India , Email:
[email protected]

2Assistant Professor, Department of Home science and Research centre, Thassim Beevi Abdul Kader
College for women, Kilkarai, Ramanathapuram district, Tamilnadu, India ,
Email: [email protected]

Abstract

Chia is a seed native to the region that extends from the North of Mexico to Guatemala,
and it has been target of study for food enrichment. Many of its newly developed functional foods
contain bioactive compounds including dietary fiber, antioxidants and other substances. The objective
of this study was to evaluate chia seeds (Salvia hispanica L) from their chemical components and prove
their claim for functional properties. Chia seeds contain high levels of lipids (34.4%) and are rich in
Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9, which constituted 62%, 17.4% and 10.5% of the total lipids,
respectively. Chia seed also contain total dietary fibers (23.7%) and proteins (19.6%). From the results
obtained in the analysis, it explores the use of this seed in food products, aiming at adding nutritional
value and producing foods which contribute to the well-being and health of humans.

Keywords: antioxidants, functional food, Omega-3, Salvia hispanica L.

ANTI – DIABETIC PROPERTIES OF INSULIN PLANT (COSTUS IGNEUS)
Ms. M.S. Hasan Amrin Sara 1 & K.Kamalajothy2

1 II MSc Nutrition & Dietetics, Department of Home science and Research centre, Thassim Beevi
College for women, Kilkarai, Ramanathapuram district, Tamilnadu, India , Email:
[email protected]

2Assistant professor, Department of Home science and Research centre, Thassim Beevi College for
women, Kilkarai, Ramanathapuram district, Tamilnadu, India , Email: [email protected]

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is a serious endocrine disorder that causes millions of deaths worldwide. The
conventional drugs are associated with a number of adverse effects and limitations. In the search for
better alternatives, many medicinal plants have been investigated and a variety of compounds have also
been isolated. Costus Igneus commonly known as fiery costus, Step ladder or Spiral flag or Insulin
plant. In southern India, it usually grows as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used as a dietary
supplement in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Recently, a number of researches have been carried
out to evaluate the anti-diabetic potential of this plant. Besides, it has been proven to possess various
pharmacological activities like hypolipidemic, diuretic, antioxidant, anti-microbial, anti-cancerous.
Further, various phytochemical investigations reveal the presence of carbohydrates, triterpenoids,
proteins, alkaloids, tannins, saponins, flavonoids, steroid, and appreciable amounts of trace elements.
Result: The leaves of insulin plant contain high amount of Corosolic Acid which is beneficial in
controlling diabetic. The corosolic acid present in the green leaves induces the insulin production and
thus controls hyperglycemia in the blood.

Key words: Costus Igneus, anti-diabetic, corosolic acid

MOBILE PHONE ADDICTION AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS

GUIDE: Dr. A.I. Auxilia Felicitas, M.Com., M.Phil., Ph.D. Associate Professor,

Research center of Commerce.

RESEARCHERS:

1.AARTHI.M. (I B.COM) 5.MADHUMITHA.G.S. (I B.COM)

2.ANISHA.I. (I B.COM) 6.PYATINA BEJAHI.J. (I B.COM)

3.ANJANA DEVI.L.M. (I B.COM) 7.SIVA RANJANI.V. (I B.COM)

4.ANKITHA JOHNSON. (I B.COM)

ABSTRACT

The study is based on the extent of mobile phone use among students and youngsters. In
addition, the study is concerned with personal and family factors associated with the cell phone use. It
focuses on exploring the pattern of mobile usage among students in Fatima College to delineate the
acute of addictive behavior towards its usage. For this purpose questionnaires were accustomed to elicit
the response of youth. Students were selected as population and simple research techniques and
detailed interviews were used. Findings of this study discovered that majority of respondents are not
able to have definite priorities between their responsibilities and commitments and their mobile phone
usage and they are showing continuously intense addictive behavior and restlessness. Only a few are
not often involved in addictive usage patterns. Thus, most students use their cell phones on extreme
limits and tend towards extreme behaviors leading towards addictive cellular phone usage and it causes
intense and savior affects over their health.

SYNTHESIS AND OPTICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF ZNS NANOSTRUCTURES AS
PHOTOANODES FOR SOLAR CELL APPLICATIONS

S.Salastin Sowmiya, M. Ragam* and ,S.Arumugam**
Final year postgraduate, Department of Physics, Fatima college, Madurai.

*Assistant professor, Department of Physics, Fatima college, Madurai.
**Associate professor, Department of Physics, Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram.

Abstract
ZnS nanoparticles of different sizes have been synthesized using a simple chemical reduction method.
So –prepared ZnS nanoparticles were then characterized by using X-ray diffraction and UV-Vis optical
absorption spectra. The crystalline size of nanoparticles calculated from the XRD patterns was found in
the range 71 to 81nm. Absorption spectra for various concentrations have been obtained using UV-Vis
spectrometer to find the optical bandgap and the obtained values have been found to be in the range
(5.081 to5.147eV). It was also found that the energy gap (Eg) increase with the increase in molar
concentration of reactant solution. Further, photoanodic properties of ZnS are under way for the
fabrication of solar cells.

LITHIUM ION CONDUCTION IN THE PECTIN POLYMER ELECTROLYTE

P.Julie, Dr.Ms.L .Caroline Sugirtham*, Mrs. M. V. Leena Chandra,
Dr.S.Selvasekarapandiyan**.

Final year postgraduate student Department of physics, Fatima College, Madurai.
Assistant professor, Department of physics, Fatima College, Madurai.
Assistant professor, Department of Physics, Fatima College, Madurai.
Director, Material Research Center, Coimbatore.

ABSTRACT

Polymer electrolytes are an important class of materials and have been used in high energy
batteries, fuel cells, Gas sensors. Pectin Polymer electrolyte films doped with Lithium Nitrate (LiNO3)
has been prepared by Solution Casting Techniques. The prepared films have been investigated by
different techniques such as FTIR, XRD and AC Impedance Spectroscopy. The FTIR analysis confirms
the complex formation of the polymer with salt. XRD result shows the amorphous nature of the
polymer. From the AC impedance spectroscopy, the maximum conductivity at room temperature has
been found to be 1.387 X 10-3 Scm-1 for Pectin polymer electrolyte.

LITHIUM ION CONDUCTION IN THE TRIBLOCK POLYMER ELECTROLYTE P(Vdcl-co-
AN-co-MMA)

R.Ramathilagam, Dr.L.Caroline Sugirtham*, Mrs.M.V.Leena Chandra*,

Dr.S.Selva sekarapandiyan**

Final year Postgraduate,Department of Physics, Fatima college,Madurai.

Assistant Professor,Department of Physics,Fatima college,Madurai.

Assistant Professor,Department of Physics,Fatima college,Madurai

Director, Material Research Center,Coimbatore.

ABSTRACT

Polymers electrolytes are an important class of materials and have been used in high energy batteries,
Fuel cells, Gas sensors, Display devices P(Vdcl-co-AN-co-MMA) Tri block based polymer electrolyte
films doped with Lithium Nitrate(LiNO3) have been prepared by solution casting techniques. The
prepared films have been investigated by different techniques such as FTIR and AC impedance
spectroscopy. The FTIR analysis confirms the complex formation of the polymer with the salt. From
the AC impedance spectroscopy, The maximum ionic conductivity at room temperature has been found
to be 1.37¥10-4 scm-1.

NAME OF THE COLLEGE: SARAH TUCKER COLLEGE.

DEPARTMENT : FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION,

ADDRESS : Sarah Tucker College,

: Perumalpuram,

: Tirunelveli - 627007

CONTACT NO : 8903925401.

S.NO PROJECT TITLE STAFF DETAILS PARTICIPANTS
1. 1.S.Gnana surya
Assessment of Nutritional Status 1. J.Nancy, 2.S.Madhumathi
3. M.Kala
and Personal Hygiene Habits 4. N.Esakkiselvi

Among School Children in Rural

Area – Rajavallipuram of

Tirunelveli district, T.N.

NAME OF THE COLLEGE: National Engineering College.

DEPARTMENT : Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

ADDRESS : National Engineering College.

Electrical and Electronics Engineering,

Kovilpatti.

CONTACT NO : 8903015401.

S.NO PROJECT TITLE STAFF DETAILS PARTICIPANTS
1 1. Dr.R.Ravindran 1. J.Aksha
Stress Management for Life: A 2. K.Maheswari
Research-Based Experiential 3.A.Abdul Rahman
Approach 4.S.Afzal Ahamed

PHOTOS

Eye-Opening Session Students – Discussion on Topics
Dr. Geetha, Head & Asso. Professor, Dept of English Dr. Geetha, Head & Asso. Professor, Dept of English

‘Search to Research’ Team Discussion

Dr. Vasantha Esther Rani, Dean of Research Dr. Vasantha Esther Rani, Dean of Research

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