Publications by authors named "A Muthu"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to create and validate a MATLAB-based Competing Sentence Test (CST-K) for Kannada-speaking children aged 8 to 12 and gather initial normative data.
- Phase 1 involved developing the test using sentences from Kannada textbooks, while Phase 2 tested 60 children for results and reliability.
- The findings showed significant differences in test scores between the ears and age groups, indicating good test reliability, making the CST-K a useful tool for assessing auditory skills in children.
The intensive applications of nanomaterials in the agroecosystem led to the creation of several environmental problems. More efforts are needed to discover new insights in the nanomaterial-microbe-plant nexus. This relationship has several dimensions, which may include the transport of nanomaterials to different plant organs, the nanotoxicity to soil microbes and plants, and different possible regulations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAnalysis of Fluorescent Carbon Nanodot Formation during Pretzel Production.
Nanomaterials (Basel)
July 2024
Baked pretzels are a popular choice for a quick snack, easily identifiable by their classic twisted shape, glossy exterior, and small salt crystals sprinkled on top, making them a standout snack. However, it is not commonly known that compounds with fluorescent properties can be formed during their production. Carbon nanodots (CNDs) with an average size of 3.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Morphology is routinely used for detecting malignant cells in body fluids, but it has limitations. Recently, flow cytometry (FCM) is used as an effective tool for studying non-haematological malignancies. The main objective of this study is to standardize a simple and rapid FCM test for the detection of malignant epithelial cells in body fluids.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Objectives: This study aimed to develop and validate a modified version of the Speech in Noise Sentence Test in Kannada, which would be appropriate for testing the speech comprehension ability of children aged 8-12 years.
Subjects And Methods: A total of 120 sentences were chosen from 200 familiar sentences and split into four lists. Continuous discourse was used as a competition or distractor.