Vol. XIV : No. 1 ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY PUBLICATION APRIL - JUNE 2012 NEW VICE-CHANCELLOR FOR ANU Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao was appointed as the 15th Vice-Chancellor of ANU on 19-4-2012 by the Andhra Pradesh state government. Prof. K.V. Rao assumed charge as Vice-Chancellor on 23-04-2012 amidst jubilation and congratulations. Gracing the occasion of the new Vice-Chancellor taking charge were former Vice- Chancellors of Acharya Nagarjuna University, Prof. D. Ramakotaiah, Prof. L. Venugopal Reddy, Prof. V. Balamohandas and Prof. Y.R. Haragopal Reddy and the MLC Sri K.S. Lakshmana Rao. Prof. K.V. Rao has been holding the responsibilities of Incharge Vice-Chancellor of ANU from 20-6-2011 to 18-4-2012 and of Krishna University from 27-7-201 to 18-4-2011. Born on March 17, 1955, Dr. Rao was a native of Ghantasala village in Krishna district. He graduated from Andhra Jaateeya Kalasala, Machilipatnam, securing second rank and completed his postgraduation from Acharya Nagarjuna University securing first rank and a Gold Medal. Dr. Rao was appointed as a lecturer in Commerce in 1979 at ANU and went on to occupy several teaching and administrative positions in a career spanning 33 years. He was promoted as Reader and then as Professor of Commerce in 1994. He was appointed as Financial Advisor to the Vice-Chancellor and served as Special Officer of Examinations during 1995-1997. NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE Chief Patron : Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, A.N.U. Patrons : Prof. G. Prasad, Principal, A.N.U. College of Arts, Commerce and Law & Registrar, I/c Prof. B. Syam Sundar Principal, A.N.U. College of Sciences Chief Editor : Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani, Dept. of English, A.N.U. Editorial Board : Prof. M.V. Ram Kumar Ratnam, Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies; Prof. G.V.S.R. Anjaneyulu, Dept. of Statistics; Prof. M.V.S. Koteswara Rao, Dept. of Political Science & Public Admn.; Dr. R. Siva Rama Prasad, Dept. of Commerce & Business Admn.; Dr. P.V. Krishna, Dept. of Zoology & Aquaculture; Dr. B. Karuna, Dept. of English; Dr. K. Sumanth Kumar, Dept. of Zoology; Dr. Saraswathi Raju Iyer, Dept. of Sociology & Social Work; Dr. S. Murali Mohan, Ambedkar Chair; President , ANUTA; Finance Officer I/c; President, Vikasa, ANU E-mail : [email protected] VICE-CHANCELLOR'S ENGAGEMENTS 11-5-12 In New Delhi Book ceremony with Katragadda Lakshmi Narasimha Rao‘Goranta dipam’ pustakavishkarana 14-5-12 Address to the Principals of Study Centers of CDE 16-5-12 Inauguration of UGC-NET Coaching programme Inauguration of canteen Meeting with the Principals and CDE Building committee meeting 19-5-12 Meeting at APSCHE, Hyderabad 22-5-12 Orientation courses on Yoga centre Farewell function in Yoga Centre – Ist batch 24-5-12 In Hyderabad Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor 25-5-12 Finance committee meeting at Hyderabad Date Particulars Executive Council meeting at Hyderabad 2-4-12 Visited Krishna University 26-5-12 PG Admissions openingOpening of SFI Vignana classes 3-4-12 Heads/Coordinators meeting in committee room 29-5-12 &30-5-12Roster committee meeting in committee room Prize distribution function to the students of Physical 1-6-12 Meeting at IGNOU, New Delhi Education 5-6-12 UG calendar committee meeting 4-4-12 NSUI meeting at Deichmann hall; UGC XII Plan meeting PG Semester-wise courses calendar committee meeting Contract Lecturers meeting World Environment day celebration, Chiluvuru 5-4-12 Babu Jagjivanram birthday celebrations at ANU campus conducted by Panchasula Community Education Centre 9-4-12 ‘College Life Gate’ Audio CD Release 6-6-12 Felicitations by B.Ed. colleges at A.L. College of PG Admissions Advisory Board Meeting Education, Guntur Meeting of Chief Editors of Journals of ANU 11-6-12 Vaka Vasudevara Rao Award function UGC XII Plan meeting 13-6-12 C.P.C. meeting in committee room 11-4-12 Birthday celebrations of Mahatma Phule 14-6-12 Inauguration of Balaji Vidyalayam, Atmakuru 12-4-12 Meeting with 6 Principals 15-6-12 Sata Jayatyuttama sabha by Sakaprapurna Acharya 13-4-12 Meeting with 6 Principals & Deans Divakarla Venkatavadhani Visit to Krishna University 16-6-12 Felicitation to Vice-Chancellor 14-4-12 122nd Birthday of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar celebrations. 18-6-12 VIKASA new body meetingRelease of PECET resultsVisalandhra Vajrotsavam, Guntur 18-4-12 Heads, BOS Chairmen/Co-ordinators/Directors meeting 20-6-12 Affiliated PG College Principals meeting in committee in committee room room 23-4-12 Taking over Charge as Vice-Chancellor by Prof. K.V.Rao 22-6-12 BOS in Pharmacy, in committee room Inauguration of Water Plant Opening at Satavahana E.C meeting at Hyderabad hostels 24-6-12 Felicitation function at VTJM & IVTR College, 24-4-12 Inauguration of volley ball competitions at NamburHostel Mangalagiri Advisory Committee meeting in committee room 25-6-12 Meeting with the members of A.P.Science Congress 25-4-12 Retirement function Sri Raghuveer, Asst.Registrar by Meeting with Principals, Chief Warden, Engineering staff PG Coordinator’s section review & Hostels. Visited Smt. Kandru Kamala, MLA, Mangalgiri Prof. G.J.V. Jagannadha Raju Endowment Lecture by Meeting with Directors of 6 Centers Dr.J.S.Yadav. 26-4-12 Release of I & II Year Degree results 26-6-12 Meeting on NIS Certificate course; VIKASA meeting Deans meeting 28-4-12 Officers Association Retirement employees function Felicitation function to Prof. K.V. Rao & Prof. Venkaiah, O.Prabhakara Rao, and M.Raghuveer, Asst.Registar Vice-Chancellor, Krishna University at Montessori 7-5-12 Meeting with 5 Principals, MBA/MCS/M.Tech. & MTTM Mahila Kalasala, Vijayawada (Biotechnology); Meeting with CE & ACE staff members 27-6-12 Advisory committee, Entrepreneurship Development CPW meeting cell of ANU College of Engineering in committee room 8-5-12 EAMCET convener M.V.Ramana Rao’s meeting with 29-6-12 CDE, Director (New & Old) Felicitation function chief superintendents 30-6-12 Employees Felicitation function at Vikasa building - 9-5-1210-5-12 In New Delhi B.Ch. Venkata Reddy & Nagaraju 2 FELICITATIONS TO THE NEW VICE-CHANCELLOR Prof. Rao was appointed as Dean, College Prof. Rao’s academic distinction also includes Development Council in 2003 and served as Registrar several other important positions such as Visiting during 2006-2008. He then assumed charge as Rector Fellow of University Grants Commission, New Delhi, in 2008. Prof. K.V. Rao has till date published around UGC Nominee for the assessment of proposals of 123 papers in various national and international Research Projects etc., as well as member of the journals. Under his guidance 10 Ph.D. and 15 M.Phil. Editorial Boards of several journals of repute, and degrees have been awarded while about 15 research member of several professional associations of scholars are working under his guidance currently. Commerce and Administration. Prof. Rao has presented papers in national and international seminars / conferences and visited France, Korea, Thailand, USA and the Panama The new Vice- countries. He is known for his pioneering research in Chancellor Prof. K.V. Rao the field of Public Sector Management and Educational announced the setting up of Administration. a Citizen Charter for students and promised to Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao is an astute administrator expedite setting up of a PG and a distinguished academic. He has initiated several centre at Macherla. He also measures to improve and streamline the university announced that the administration. He received the Best Teacher Award proposal for enhancement for the year 2009 for the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. of wages for contractual employees, both teaching and non-teaching staff, would be placed before the next Executive Council meeting. The new Vice- Chancellor made known his intention to bring in significant changes in administration, especially to make it online. He also vowed to effect qualitative improvement in academics and research in the university. 3 FFFFFAAAAACCCCCUUUUULLLLLTTTTTYYYYY NNNNNEEEEEWWWWWSSSSS The following new appointments were made Prof. Z. Vishnuvardhan, Dept. of Botany, was by the Vice-Chancellor in June 2012. appointed as Officer on Special Duty, ANU. Prof. G. V. Chalam, Dept of Commerce & Business Administration, was appointed as Dean, College Development Council. He was formerly Coordinator, PG Exams. Prof. D. Krishna Rao, Dept. of Physics, was appointed as Director, Centre for Distance Education, ANU. Prof. BVS Goud, University Scientific Instrumentation Centre, was appointed as Coordinator, PG Exams. Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, P.G. Dept. of Legal Studies, Prof. P. Rajasekhar, Dept. of English, was appointed was appointed as Rector of ANU. He has been serving as as Coordinator, UG Exams. Dean, College Development Council till then. Dr. K. Sumanth Kumar, Dept. of Zoology & Prof. RRL Kantam, Dept. of Statistics, was appointed Aquaculture was appointed as Coordinator, National as the Registrar of ANU. Service Scheme, ANU. Dr. K. John Babu, Department of Geology, was selected as a member of editorial board for International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research (IJMR), a Bi-Annual International Journal published from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. RESEARCH PROJECTS A major Research Project of worth Rs.11,50,000 was granted by the UGC to Prof.A.Prameela Rani, Principal, ANU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences in April 2012 for the “Development of Controlled Release Formulations for HIV therapy”. Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao and Prof. R.R.L. Kantam, Dept. of Statistics, were appointed as Principal and Vice- A Major Research Project (of worth Rs. 15,41,300/-) was Principal respectively of ANU College of Sciences on 1st sanctioned to Dr.K.Kasturi (PI) and Prof. K.R.S. May 2012. Sambasiva Rao (Co PI) for their proposal entitled “Prostrate specific antigen: A new diagnostic marker for breast cancer” by the University Grants Commission, VISITS ABROAD New Delhi. Prof. N. Veeraiah, Dept. of Physics, has visited Prof. P. Rajasekhar, Dept. of English, has been awarded Czestochowa University of Science and Technology and the Canadian Studies Faculty Enrichment Award Institute of Physics, Jan Dlugous University, Poland during Fellowship for the year 2012-13. May, 6th – 18th, 2012 upon invitation for collaborative research work on Non-linear properties of glasses and SANCTION OF CSIR PROJECT glass ceramic materials. His trip was sponsored by Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of Poland. Dr. M. Srinivasa Reddy, Assistant Professor of During this period he has also visited University of Aveiro, Physics, University College of Engineering and Technology, Portugal and discussed possible joint research with the was sanctioned a Research Project entitled Physics Faculty on electrical properties of glass materials. “Investigations of photo-induced optical effects of rare earth doped Bi O based glass systems for applications 2 3 Prof. B. Re. Victor Babu, Dept. of Statistics, visited in broadband optical amplifiers in the VIS-NIR region” Tennessee, USA, to attend an International Conference worth Rs.25 lakhs funded by Council of Scientific and during May 15-18, 2012. Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi, for a period of three years. 4 DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP ON RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN ECONOMICS DST Awareness Program The department of Economics, ANU, conducted one week workshop on Research Methodology in Economics from 15.06.2012 to 21.06.2012. Prof.M. Koteswara Rao , Head of the Department, was the Organizing Secretary. Prof. K.V.Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU, delivered the inaugural address. Prof.M.V.N.Sarma, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, was the chief guest and Prof.V.Sambasiva Rao, Department of Mathematics was the guest of honour. Prof. K.Raja Babu attended the inaugural session. Prof. D.Krishna Murthy, S.V. University, Thirupati, Prof.K.Chandan, Department of Statistics, ANU, Prof.K.Surya Rao, Director, P.G.Studies, D.N.R.College, Bhimavaram, Prof.M.D.Bavaiah, Department of Economics, The Regional Center of Andhra Pradesh Academy of S.K.D. University, Prof. Ashok Kumar, Department of Sciences, Guntur region, situated at Acharya Nagarjuna Economics, Kakatiya University, Prof.R.R.L.Kantham, ANU, University, in coordination with DST organized a National Prof. B.Sambasiva Rao, Prof.P.Narasimha Rao, training workshop on “Coastal Aquifer Monitoring and Prof.C.S.N.Raju and Prof.A.V.Dattatreya Rao, Principal, Management”, for High school teachers during 19th to 24th University Science College gave invited lectures. 45 June, 2012 , at Bapatla College of Pharmacy, Bapatla, research scholars attended from various Departments of Guntur. Sri. M. Seshagiri Rao, President, Bapatla Education Acharya Nagarjuna University. Society, Bapatla; Prof. P. Rajendra Prasad, Sir Arthur Cotton Geospatial Chair Professor, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam; Prof. P. Rama Rao, Dept. of Geophysics, ENDOWMENT LECTURE Andhra University, Visakhapatnam; Prof K. R.S. Sambasiva Rao, Convener & Secretary, APAS Regional Centre; and Dr.T.E.G. K. Murthy, Jt. Convener & Principal, BCP, Bapatla; Smt. Nirmala Mary, Convener, APAS, Guntur, graced the inaugural session and Prof. P. Rajendra Prasad delivered the inaugural address. During the six days of the program, several eminent lectures were given by Prof.P.Rajendra Prasad, Andhra University, Prof.P.Rama Rao, Andhra University, Dr.G.V.Lakshmi, Principal Scientist & Head, Saline Water Scheme, ANGRAU-ICAR, Bapatla, Dr.V.S. Sarma, GRI, Hyderabad, Dr.V.S.Sarma, NGRI, Hyderabad, Dr.M Raghu Dr. J.S. Yadav, FNA, FTWAS, Director, Indian Institute Babu, Senior Scientist, Dr.P.Venkata Rao, Scientist, Saline of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, a reputed Chemical Water Scheme, ANGRAU-ICAR, Bapatla, Prof. V. Engineer, delivered the second Prof. G.J.V. Jagannadha Venkateswara Rao, Andhra University, Prof. V. Raju Endowment Lecture on the topic "Chemistry for Venkateswara Rao, Andhra University, Prof. CSV Health care" on 25th June 2012 at 2 p.m. in Acharya Ramachandra Rao, Director, MIC Engg. College, Nagarjuna University Campus. Dr.Y.R.Satyaji Rao, NIH, Kakinada, Dr.K.Kasturi, Dept. of Biotechnology, ANU, Dr.D.Srinivasa Rao, Dept. of Dr. Yadav, apart from stressing on the relationship Biotechnology, ANU. It was followed by practical sessions between chemistry and drug development, dealt with the with the demonstration of Basic methodologies to identify recent research in health care, especially the new drugs and control sea water intrusion. Government High school for the treatment of hypertension and diabetes. teachers from various places of Guntur zone had actively Prof. K.V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor, presided over the participated in the awareness program. meeting. Dr. Prameela Rani, Principal ANU College of In the valedictory session Sri K. Sai Lakshmana Rao, Pharmacy, introduced the speaker. Prof. G. Prasad, M.L.C. emphasized the need for conducting such Registrar, proposed the vote of thanks. The faculty awareness programs, while Prof K. R.S. Sambasiva Rao, members, research scholars and students from the science Convener & Secretary, APAS Regional Centre and Dr.T.E.G. departments and pharmacy college attended the lecture. K. Murthy, Jt. Convener & Principal, BCP, Bapatla, delivered Prof. M.V. Ram Kumar Ratnam, Coordinator, Endowment the closing remarks on the workshop. lectures, coordinated the meeting. 5 ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY Deployment of University Engineering College Institute Hyderabad; Sri D.Ramakrishna, M.D. of Students in Bye-Elections Effectronics, Vijayawada; Sri M.Venu Gopal, M.D. of Mitra One hundred and twenty four student volunteers of Agencies, Vijayawada; and Sri M.V.V Satyanarayana, M.D. University Engineering College were deployed for the of Atma Lubricants, Vijayawada. purpose of taking the photographs of each and every voter The Vice-Chancellor informed the members about who entered the polling station on the poll day for exercising the establishment of EDC in the College. The members had their right to vote. Our district collector and Magistrate Sri detailed deliberations to prepare a roadmap for the cell. The V.N.Vishnu congratulated the students of engineering for members felt that an add on course for one semester should their participation. He said that the efforts of all the students be introduced in the UG Curriculum. The students should resulted in successful completion of the bye election to two also undergo practical training for one semester in a reputed constituencies of Prathipadu and Macherla which drew lot industry/organization. The students should also be exposed of appreciation across all the sections of the society. To this to product specific exhibitions wherever they are held. The project Mr. Charan and Mr. Krishna Kishore were the cell should seek assistance from funding agencies like Coordinators at Prathipadu constituency while AICTE, DST, etc. Mr.V.S.N.Swamy and Mr. A.V.Seetha Ramanjaneyulu were The committee had also detailed interaction with the Coordinators at Macherla constituency. students and exchanged views about the functioning of the cell. Retirement Function University College of Engineering and Technology arranged a warm farewell to Prof. G. Prasad, Registrar I/C and M. Naga Raju, Office Superintendent on attaining superannuation on June 30, 2012. In the felicitation function staff and students lauded the services rendered by them to the university in different capacities. Prof. P. Siddaiah, Principal, University College of Engineering and Technology, placed on record the valuable services rendered by them and wished them a happy and healthy prosperous retired life. Inaugural of Entrepreneur Development Cell The Inaugural meeting of Advisory Committee PROPOSAL OF ESTABLISHMENT OF members of Entrepreneur Development Cell (EDC) of CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE ON CAMPUS Acharya Nagarjuna University College of Engineering and Technology is planning to establish a Centre of Excellence on University campus in Manufacturing Technology for which it would like to have M.O.U. with Siemens Company. Mr. Bhaskar Prasad, M.D. of Siemens Company visited University Engineering College and discussed the matters with the authorities. Nearly 200 companies are in the net of Siemens Company. Through this Centre of Excellence uginox, yanex, tecno matix, teamsetter, phimade softwares will be available to the students of engineering to do their projects successfully. ANUCET was held on 27 June 2012 in the committee room On this occasion Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.V.Rao and Prof. under the chairmanship of Prof.K.V.Rao, Vice-Chancellor, G.Prasad, Registrar (I/C) said that establishment of Centre ANU. The other members of the committee who attended of Excellence on university campus provides an opportunity the meeting are Prof.G.Prasad, Registrar(I/C); Prof.P.Siddaiah, Principal, ANUCET; Prof.P.V.Ramana Rao, to improve the technical and domain skills in engineering Coordinator, EDC Cell; Prof.Ch.Kondaiah, MCRHRD students at global level. 6 PPPPPUUUUUBBBBBLLLLLIIIIICCCCCAAAAATTTTTIIIIIOOOOONNNNNSSSSS DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY Cone Metric Spaces”. Journal of Advanced Research in Pure V. E. Vijaya Sekhar, A. Krishna Satya , P.Sudhakar and Mathematics.4:1, 123-129, doi:10.5373/jarpm.871.040611. K. R. S Sambasiva Rao. 2012. “ In vitro propagation of (U.S.A.). Bixa orelliana L.”. Advanced Journal of Pharmaceutical K.P.R.Rao and G.N.V.Kishore. 2012. “ A Unique Common Sciences. 1:1. Fixed Point Theorem Under Psi-varphi Contractive Condition Kasturi K, Kiran Kumar Reddy. L, and K. R. S Sambasiva in Partial Metric Spaces using Rational Expressions”. Rao. 2012. "Role of Hydroponics and Aeroponics in Soilless Mathematical Theory and Modeling. 2:4, 29-35. ISSN 2224- Culture in Commercial Food Production”. Journal of 5804 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0522 (Online) (U.S.A.) Agricultural Science & Technology. 1:1, 26-35. K.P.R.Rao, S.Hima Bindu and Md.Mustaq Ali. 2012. DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & “Coupled Fixed Point Theorems in d-Complete Topological ENGINEERING Spaces”. J.Nonlinear Sci.Appl. 5, 186-194. (Iran). Satheesh Kavuri, Gangadhara Rao Kancharla, Sowmya K.P.R.Rao, K.R.K.Rao and Erdal Karapinar. 2012. Koneru, Sandeep Kotte. 2012. “Secured Auditing of “Common Coupled Fixed Point Theorems in d- Complete outsourced Data Using Linear Programming in Cloud”, Topological Spaces. Ann. Funct. Anal. 3:2,107-114. International Journal of Computer Science Information and R.Durga Prasad, B. Satyanarayana, D. Ramesh and M. Engineering Technologies (IJCSIET). 2:2, Series 3. July, Gnaneswara Reddy.2012. “On Intuitionistic Fuzzy Positive 2012 - ISSN: 2277-4408 (online). Implicative Hyper BCK- Ideals of Hyper BCK-Algebras”. IJMSEA. 6:1, 175-196. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS Dr.K.Madhu Babu. 2012. “Status of Women Entrepreneur- B.Satyanarayana, D.Ramesh and R.Durga Prasad. 2012. ship in Srikakulam in Andhra Pradesh”. Journal of Southern “Fully Invariant and Characteristic Interval-Valued Economist, 5:4, June, Bangalore. 35-42. (ISSN0038-4046) Intuitionistic Fuzzy Dual Ideals of BF- Algebras”. Mathematical Theory and Modeling. 2:3, 52-59. (U.S.A) DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH B. Satyanarayana, D. Ramesh and R. Durga Prasad. Prof. K.Ratna Shiela Mani. 2011. “The Narrative Point of 2012. “On Interval-Valued Intuitionistic Fuzzy Ideals of BF- View in Raja Rao’s The Serpent and the Rope”. Algebras”. Journal of Comp.& Math. Sci. 3:1, 83-96. LITERARIA.1:2, 25-36 (July-Dec). DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM AND MASS A. Moguš-Milankoviæ, L. Paviæ, K. Srilatha, Y. Gandhi COMMUNICATION and N. Veeraiah. 2012.“Electrical, Dielectric and Spectro- Dr. K. John Babu. 2012. “Children and Women with HIV: A scopic Studies on MnO doped LiI-AgI-B O Glasses”. 2 3 Study on Role of Traditional Media Puppetry in Creating Journal of Applied Physics. 111, 013714 (An American Awareness in Visakhapatnam District AP”. International Institute of Physics (AIP) Journal) Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research (IJMR). A.V. Ravi Kumar, Ch. Srinivasa Rao, V. Ravi Kumar and 1:2, 240-251 June. Visakhapatnam. N. Veeraiah. 2012. “Structural Features of MoO doped 3 Sodium Sulpho Borophosphate Glasses by means of DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS Spectroscopic and Dielectric Dispersion Studies”. Journal M.S.N.Murty, G. Suresh Kumar and G. Srinivasu. 2012. of Molecular Structure. 1016, 39–46 (An Elsevier publication, “Boundary Value Problems Associated with First Order published from Amsterdam, The Netherlands) Rectangular Kronecker Product Systems”. FILOMAT. 26:1, N.Ch. Ramesh Babu, Ch. Srinivasa Rao, G. Naga Raju, 45-53. V. Ravi Kumar, I.V. Kityk and N. Veeraiah. 2012. “Influence M.S.N.Murty and G. Suresh Kumar. 2012. “Psi-Assemptotic of Yttrium ions on the Emission Transfer Features of Ce3+/ Stability of Non-linear Matrix Lyapunov Systems”. Yb3+ co-doped Lithium Silicate Glasses”. Optical Materials. J.Nonlinear Sci.Appl.5. 115-125 (Iran). 34, 1381–1388 (An Elsevier publication, published from Ireland) K.P.R.Rao , G.N.V.Kishore and N.Srinivasa Rao. 2012. “A Unique Common Fixed Point Theorem for Four Maps A.V. Ravi Kumar, N. Narasimha Rao,V. Ravi Kumar, I.V. with Asymptotic Regularity Condition in Cone Metric Kityk and N. Veeraiah. 2012. “Influence of Valence and Spaces”. Journal of Advanced Studies in Topology. 3:2,29- Coordination of Manganese Ions on Spectral and Dielectric 37. (Egypt). Features of Na SO –B O –P O Glasses”. Journal of Non- 2 4 2 3 2 5 K.P.R.Rao and K.V.Siva Parvathi. 2012. “ A Coupled Fixed Crystalline Solids. 358, 1278–1286. (An Elsevier publication, Point Theorem for Three Maps in Symmetric Complete G- published from Amsterdam, The Netherlands). 7 G. Krishna Kumari, Sk. Muntaz Begum, Ch.Rama Krishna District”. Business Vision. 8:2, 59-64 SNCPS Krishna, D.V. Sathish, P.N.Murthy, P.S.Rao and Publication, Hyderabad, April-June. (ISSN:2231-5497). R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar. 2012. “Physical and Optical Dr.P.Purna Chandra Rao. 2012. “Stress in Business Properties of Co2+, Ni2+ doped 20ZnO + xLi2O + (30-x)K2O Organisations: Causes, Effects and Strategies - An Insight”. + 50B2O3 (5 d” x d” 25) Glasses: Observation of Mixed International Seminar volume on Enhancing Competitive Alkali Effect. Journal of Material Research Bulletin (UK), 47, Advantage through Strategic HRM, Vijayawada, VRSEC 2646-2654. publication, 471-477. (ISBN:978-81-923134-1-2). Ch.Venkata Reddy, Ch. Rama Krishna, T. Raghavendra Dr.P. Purna Chandra Rao. 2012. “Comprehensive Therapy Rao, D.V. Sathish, Y.P. Reddy, P.S. Rao and for the Organizational Health: A Case Study of HRD”. Volume R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar. 2012. "Synthesis and Optical of National Seminar on HRD Issues :Challenges & Properties of α- BaB2O4 nanopowders Doped with Co2+and Strategies. Hyderabad : Paramount Publishing House, 482- Ni2+ ions 2012." Journal of Luminescence. 132, 2325-2329. 492. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY & SOCIAL WORK Dr.P. Purna Chandra Rao and Prof.V.V.L.Narasimha Rao. 2012. “A Study on Tourism as an Inducer of Development, Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer. 2012. Authored three chapters Social Inclusion and Regional Integration”. Proceedings 1. Community Organization as a Method in Social Work and of the National Seminar on Social Work - Intervention in Principles in Community Organization, 2. Roles and Policy Making. New Delhi: Mangalam Publishers, 125-136. Functions of Community Organizer and 3. Social Action – (ISBN:978-93-81142-76-9) Forms, Principles and Strategies in a reference book on Community Organization and Social Action (Social Work ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Methods and Practices), New Delhi: Regal Publications, DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH (ISBN 978-81-8484-153-4). Ch. Radhika. 2012. “Gender and Ethnicity; Some Reflections “. Good Governance and Sustainable DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS Development. Vol.II. Ed :Dr. D.Devanathan & Dr. S. A.V. Dattatreya Rao, P.Seshubabu. 2012. “Quadratic Prabakaran. Chennai: Annamalai University. ISBN no: 978- Response Surface Designs”. International Journal Of 93-8-1992-10-4. Advances In Computing And Information Technology, (An S.Kanya Kumari. 2012. “What is Good for Child is Good International online open access peer reviewed journal), for Mankind: A Study of Harry Potter Novels”. Good April, 157-164. issn 2277-9140 and doi 10.6088/ Governance and Sustainable Development. D.Devanathan ijacit.12.10022. and S. Prabhakaran (ed.), Annamalai University, Chennai, Prof.G.Srinivasa Rao, Prof.R.R.L.Kantam, Prof. K. (7-8) ISBN: 978-93-8 1992-10-4. Rosaiah and S.V.S.V.S.V.Prasad. 2012. “Reliability Test ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES Plans for Type-II Exponentiated Log-logistic Distribution”. Journal of Reliability and Statistical Studies. .5:1, 55-64. Dr.A.Prameela Rani: i. 2012. “RP-HPLC Method for the Determination of Pramipexole Dihydrochloride in Tablet Prof. K.Rosaiah, Prof. R.R.L.Kantam, and Dr. Dosage Forms ”. Global Journal of Medical Research.12:4, V.Ramakrishna. 2011. “Acceptance Decision Rule for Type- May, 19-24. I Generalized Half Logistic Distribution”. Journal of Pure and Applied Statistics. 19, 93-96. ii. 2012. "Determination of Pramipexole Dihydrochloride in Tablet dosage forms by Visible Spectrophotometric Method Prof. B. Re. Victor Babu and Ms. K. Rajya Lakshmi. 2012. using Acetyl-Acetone Formaldehyde Reagent”. Chemical “A New Method of Construction of Robust Second order Sciences Journal, 49, June, 1-10. Rotatable Designs using Balanced Incomplete Block D. Ravi Sankar Reddy. 2012. “Glucokinase Activators: A Designs”. Open Journal of Statistics. 2, 39-47. Glucose Sensor Role in Pancreatic Islets and Hepatocytes”. DEPARTMENT OF TELUGU International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Vol 4:2, April. Prof. G.Y.Prbhavathi Devi: i. 2012. “Muddupalani Chamatkruti”. Granthalaya Sarvaswam. Vijayawada: A.P. Dr.K.Vijay: i. 2012. “Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Library Association, 20-22. June. Spectroscopy”. Journal of Scientific Research in Pharmacy. ii. 2012. “Bharatham – Asravasaparvam”. Sapthagiri. 1:2, 16-19,April. Tirupati:Titumala Tirupati Devasthanam, 19-22, May. K.Sujana: i. 2012. “New Validated RP-HPLC Method for the Determination of Tadalafil in Bulk and Dosage Form”. DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND International Journal of Pharma World Research. 3:2, 1 - HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT 11,Mar-June. Dr.P.Purna Chandra Rao and Dr.P. Venkata Rao. 2012. ii. 2012. “Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography”. “Micro-Credit for Rural Women Folk- A Mandal Study in Journal of Pharmacy Research. 5:4, 1994-1999. 8 NCC ACTIVITIES (APRIL – JUNE 2012) NIC Camp on University Campus A National Integration Camp had been organized by 10(A) Battalion on university campus. In this camp nearly selected from various colleges for that camp. The Summer seventeen other state cadets participated out of a total of Adventure Camp was held at Tirupathi during May 4 - 13, 150 cadets. Theory classes were conducted for those cadets 2012. Cadet J.V.Krishna Kumar, student of University on how to participate in adventure activities like Rock College of Engineering & Technology participated in trekking. climbing, jumering, paracycling, boating, trekking, mountings Camp at Amravati etc. DHC cadet J.V.Krishna Kumar, University College of As part of the training in firing & rifle drill, six of ANU Engineering and Technology stood top second in Drill cadets actively participated in Amravati camp held during Competition. The activities conducted on this occasion were 4th to 13th June 2012 and showed their skills in the cultural Blood donation, Quiz, Debate, Singing and Dancing. The activities and sports along with social welfare activities. entire programme was led by Col A.S.N Rao from Guntur headquarters. Mr. Balaji Vicharapu, A.N.O, University NCC Cadets Social Service Engineering College has been deputed as counterpart leader NCC, the first and foremost organization of our on campus. youth, has been growing worthy citizens and future leaders Summer Adventure Camp with dedication and commitment. As part of it, 25 university Summer Adventure Camp selection was organized engineering cadets participated in “RED CROSS AIDS on May 2nd at NCC group headquarters. Around hundred CAMPAIGN” at Guntur Headquarters and served to bring cadets from different colleges participated in the selection awareness in the public by explaining the things at the Red programme. Out of hundred cadets, fifty cadets have been Ribbon train. NCC GENERAL REPORT The NCC cadets of University College of Engineering and Technology are 50 in strength of unit 25(A) B.N, Guntur. Out of 25 cadets who appeared for ‘B’ certificate exam, 18 cadets passed out. Mr.J.V.Krishna Kumar bagged the opportunity of promotion of rank from cadet to Junior under officer. Thus, the cadets of University College of Engineering and Technology, ANU continue to spread the reputation of the unit nation- wide. S.NO REGT/NO RANK NAME OF THE CADET ROLL NO 1 APSD/2011/218553 CADET H.V.N. Phaneendra Y10CE3223 2 APSD/2011/218556 CADET M. Gopi Krishna Y10CE3238 3 APSD/2011/218561 CADET V. Nagendra Kumar Y10CE3258 4 APSD/2011/218562 CADET V.Sai Venkata Ramanjaneyulu Y10CE3259 5 APSD/2011/218564 CADET G.Chinna Babu Y9CS3220 6 APSD/2011/218568 CADET M.Ramulu Y10CS3232 7 APSD/2011/218570 CADET Sk.Mashum Y10CS3246 8 APSD/2011/218574 CADET G.Ravi Teja Y10EC3213 9 APSD/2011/218575 CADET J.Venkata Krishna Kumar Y10EC3218 10 APSD/2011/218577 CADET K.Sumanth Y10EC3224 11 APSD/2011/218579 CADET T.H.V.S.Kumar Y10EC3252 12 APSD/2011/218581 CADET K.Durga Prasad Y10EE3219 13 APSD/2011/218583 CADET K.Kumar Y10EE3227 14 APSD/2011/218584 CADET V.Santosh Kumar Y10EE3259 15 APSD/2011/218588 CADET K.Mani Deepak Roy Y10ME3216 16 APSD/2011/218595 CADET Pv.V.D.S.Chandra Sekhar Y10CE3247 17 APSD/2011/218597 CADET S.Ram Manoj Y10CE3252 18 APSD/2011/218598 CADET N.Satish Y10ME3238 9 SEMINARS / CONFERENCES ATTENDED DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY organized by the Department of Economics, Andhra Dr.K.Kasturi: Delivered a lecture on “Scope and Control of University, Vishakapatnam during 28-29 April, 2012. Coastal Water Pollution” at the DST- Awareness Program on Coastal Aquifer Monitoring and Management at Bapatla DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH college of Pharmacy, Bapatla, Guntur, during 19 - 24 June, Prof. K.Ratna Shiela Mani: Presented a paper on “An 2012. Analysis of English Spelling Errors” at the 40th All India Conference of Dravidian Linguists hosted by University of Dr. D. Srinivasa Rao: Delivered a lecture on “Monitoring Hyderabad, Hyderabad during June 18-20, 2012. and Control of Sea Water Intrusion” at the DST- Awareness Program on Coastal Aquifer Monitoring and Management DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM AND MASS at Bapatla College of Pharmacy, Bapatla, Guntur, during 19 COMMUNICATION - 24 June, 2012. Dr. J. Madhu Babu: Delivered a keynote address on “The Mrs N. Vijaya Sree: Presented a paper on “Harvesting dark side of press freedom in India with reference to Article recent and novel trends in the field of life sciences” at World 19 (1) (A) Vs Article 21” in a seminar organized by the Congress of Biotechnology-2012, organized by Bright Department of Visual Communication, Andhra Loyola Technologies, Hyderabad, during May 4 -6, 2012. College, Vijayawada, on the occasion of World Press Dr. P. Udaya Sri: Presented a paper on “An Ecofriendly Freedom Day on 3 May 2012. Approach for Preventing Wood Decay” at World Congress of Biotechnology-2012, organized by Bright Technologies, DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS Hyderabad, during May 4 -6, 2012. Prof. B. Re. Victor Babu: Presented a paper on “Modified Second Order Slope-Rotatable Designs with Equi-Spaced DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS Levels” at the International Conference on Mathematics Dr. K. Madhu Babu: Presented a paper on “Foreign Direct and Statistics (ICOMAS-2012), organized by the Investment in India- An Explanatory Study” at the National Department of Mathematical Sciences, The University of Seminar on Two Decades of Economic Reforms in India Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.A, during 15–18 May, 2012. GUEST LECTURES DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS Dr. K. John Babu: i. Delivered a lecture on “Indian Cultural Communication and Traditional media” at the Orientation Dr.K.Madhu Babu: Delivered a lecture on “Poverty Training for NSS Programme Officers, organized by NSS Alleviation Programmes in India” at the 105 National Service Regional Training Centre of AU in ANU Campus on 25, Scheme Training and Orientation Programme for NSS June 2012. A twenty minutes Puppet Show title Katnaniki Programme Officer,s organized by University Training and Kallem on dowry practice was also given by the students Orientation Centre (UTOC), Andhra University NSS of Journalism and Mass Communication under the Empanelled Training Institution (Ministry of Youth Affairs and guidance of Dr. K. John Babu. Sports Government of India) on 27-06-2012 at N.S.S. Bhavan, ANU, Guntur. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM AND MASS Prof. N. Veeraiah: Gave a talk on “Recent Trends on COMMUNICATION Dielectric Studies of Some Oxide Glasses and Glass Ceramics” at Bhaba Atomic Research Centre (BARC), to Dr. G. Anita: i. Delivered a lecture on “Youth: Media the scientists of Glasses and Ceramics Division, Mumbai Perspective” in NSS National Summer Camp organized by on 27 April, 2012. NSS Regional Training Centre, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on 9 June, 2012. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY & SOCIAL WORK ii. Delivered a lecture on “Communication Skills and Social Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer: Delivered a lecture on Engineering” at the Orientation Training for NSS Programme “Counselling Services” at the 105 NSS Training and Officers, organized by NSS Regional Training Centre AU in Orientation Programme for NSS Programme Officers ANU Campus on 25 June, 2012. organized by University Training and Orientation Centre Dr. J. Madhu Babu: ii. Delivered a lecture on “Reporting (UTOC), Andhra University NSS Empanelled Training and Documentation Skills” in an Orientation Training for Institution (Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports NSS Programme Officers organized by NSS Regional Government of India) on 26 June 2012 at N.S.S. Bhavan, Training Centre of AU, in ANU Campus on 27 June, 2012. ANU, Guntur. 10