MARIS STELLA COLLEGE
(AUTONOMOUS), VIJAYAWADA
A College with Potential for
Excellence NAAC Accredited &
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Department of Zoology Annual
Report: 2022-23
Dr.Sr.P.Japamalai has been appointed as the Head of the Department of
Zoology.
RESULTS:
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Rishitha Jaladi, B.Sc. CBZ and Saranya BA HEP 2020-21 passed out, had the privilege of completing the Study of United States
Institute (SUSI) program in November 2022. Rishitha
and Saranya were selected for the SUSI program during their second year of
their degree. Due to the pandemic, they initially attended virtual sessions
from 1st June to 30th July 2021, followed by an in-person component in November 2022. The
program was organized in collaboration with Meridian International Center, with
the Foundation for International Understanding Through Students (FIUTS)
hosting it at the University of Washington, Seattle.
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Dr.N.Baratha
Jyothi, Dept. of Zoology, developed a Monitored
Chemical Dispensing System in collaboration with 13 Science Faculty of Andhra Pradesh and Tamilnadu. This innovative system has been granted
a patent (Patent
No. 200954) in the field
of Chemical Sciences
and has been published by the Government
of India. The Monitored Chemical Dispensing System ensures safe and controlled
dispensing of chemicals, enhancing laboratory safety and efficiency.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION:
Dr.N.Baratha
Jyothi, Dept. of Zoology, has
accomplished a remarkable feat in the literary
realm. On 22 July,2022 she received recognition from the India Book of
Records for her exceptional role as the editor of an anthology titled “Farmer Agony,” which consists of
an astounding 7575 poems. The
anthology was publishedby ESN
Publications, located in Chennai, India.
Dr.N.Baratha
Jyothi, Dept. of Zoology, was recognised
with the prestigious “Research Excellence Award” by the M.S. Swaminathan School
of Agriculture on 5 September, 2022. This esteemed recognition was conferred by
Centurion University of Technology and Management in Odisha, India.
Dr.N.Baratha Jyothi, Dept. of Zoology, has attained
an extraordinary accomplishment in the literary realm. On 22 July, 2022 she was bestowed
with recognition from the India Book of Records for her exceptional role as the editor
of an anthology titled “My Mother.” This anthology encompasses a remarkable collection of 7575 poems and
was published by ESN Publications in Chennai, India.
Dr.N.Baratha
Jyothi, Dept. of Zoology, was honored
with the esteemed Best Academician Award on 5 September 2022 at the
International Conference and Award Ceremony on Multidisciplinary Research and Global
Transformation. The event,
was jointly organized by Research
Educational Solutions and Sidvi
Foundation.
Dr.N.Baratha
Jyothi, Dept. of Zoology, has been
honored with the prestigious Keynote Speaker Award at a two-day international conference held on 7 & 8
January 2023. The conference was organized by Sree Venkateswara College of
Engineering in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.
SUBJECT EXPERTS/ RESOURCE PERSONS
Dr.Sr.P.Japamalai, Head, Department of Zoology has been appointed as a
University Nominee for the Board of Studies (BoS) at SDMS College, Vijayawada,
for a three-year term.
Dr.N.Baratha Jyothi,
Dept. of Zoology, was invited as the Guest of Honor at a significant one-day
webinar focused on Agriculture and Allied Science
Education, Trends, and Needs in 2022. The event was organized
by the Society for Ecological Sustainability in Odisha, India.
FACULTY EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES
Dr.N.Baratha Jyothi, Dept.
of Zoology delivered an endowment lecture
on “Skill Development to enhance quality
Education for the empowerment of women” for the I B.Com. and I B.Sc. CBZ students of JMJ college
for women (A) Tenali, Guntur district on 10 January 2022.
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS:
Dr.N.Baratha Jyothi, Dept. of
Zoology, published a book chapter titled “Prevalence of Anaemia, Pica Disorder due to Stress Raised during Lockdown Period of COVID-19
among Adolescents” in the book “Emerging Trends in Science, Social Science,
Engineering, and Management - A Multi-Disciplinary Approach.” It is published
on pages 218-225 by Research Circle in collaboration with the International Institute of Knowledge
and Research (Malaysia) in 2022. The ISBN is 978-93-5546-016-5.
Dr.N.Baratha Jyothi, Dept. of Zoology, published a chapter with the title,
“A Brief Review of Ocean
Plastic Pollution”, in the book Recent Trends and Latest Innovations in Life
Sciences Volume II, ISBN : 978-6258284-21-8, Year of Publication : November 2022.
Dr.N.Baratha Jyothi, Dept. of Zoology published a
case report titled “Misdiagnosed and an Unusual Presentation of Scrub Typhus in
an Adolescent” in the World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The paper highlights a unique case of scrub typhus misdiagnosis in an adolescent. The journal
is ISO 9001 :2015 certified with an impact factor of 7.632 and ISSN 2278-4357. It was published in Volume 11, Issue
12, 2022.
Dr.Sr.P.Japamalai,
Dept. of
Zoology published a paper on ‘Autoimmune Disease Guillain-Barre Syndrome :’, A Case Report. World Journal of
Pharmacy and
Pharmaceutical Sciences - SJIF Impact Factor 7.632 Volume 12, Issue
1, 2023, 1552-1558
Case Study ISSN 2278 – 4357,
ISO 9001 :2015 Certified Journal.
Dr.Sr.P.Japamalai,
Dept. of Zoology published a paper on
‘Ureteropelvic junction obstruction in the anomalous kidney :’ a case report.
World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences - SJIF Impact Factor 7.632
Volume 12, Issue 3, 2023, 820 - 828Case
Study ISSN 2278 – 4357,
ISO 9001 :2015 Certified
Journal.
Dr.R.Ramani, Dept. of Zoology published a
paper, titled ‘Impact of
Covid -19
on Maternal Health -
Scoping View’. Scieng Publications Journal Nov, 2022.
Dr.R.Ramani, Dept. of Zoology, & Mrs.V.Swapna, Dept. of Economics published a paper titled “Wolf
Disease - Semilupus Erythematous
in Women” in the Global
Academy Journal in January 2023.
The paper explores the
specific condition of semilupus erythematous in women, commonly known as Wolf Disease. ISBN :
978-625-8284-21-8.
Dr.N.Baratha Jyothi, Dept. of Zoology, published a
paper titled “Mucormycosis :
Assessment of
Risk Factors in a Subject Suffering
from Congenital Hemophilia” in the World
Journal of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacy
Sciences in June 2022.
Dr.N.Baratha
Jyothi, Dept. of Zoology, published a
case report titled “A Misdiagnosed and Unusual Presentation of Scrub Typhus in
an Adolescent” in the World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacy Sciences in
December 2022.
Dr.N.Baratha Jyothi, Dept. of
Zoology, published a case report titled “Autoimmune Disease Guillain-Barre
Syndrome
: A Case Report” in the World
Journal of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacy Sciences
in January 2023.
Dr.N.Baratha
Jyothi, Dept. of Zoology, published a
paper titled “Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction in the Anomalous Kidney : A Case Report” in the World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacy Sciences
in March 2023.
Dr.N.Baratha
Jyothi, Dept. of Zoology, has
contributed to a publication titled “Corona Virus Crisis – Deltacron Wild
child” along with Aruna M and Lmr Swarupa Rani. This publication is part of the
book “Recent Trends and Latest Innovations in Life Sciences,” specifically Volume
II. The ISBN of the book is
978-625-8284-21-8.
Dr.N.Baratha
Jyothi, Dept. of Zoology, published a
paper on “Breast Cancer Awareness among Female Adolescents and Adults.”
Recent Trends and Latest Innovations in
Life Sciences Volume – II ISBN
: 978-625- 8284-21-8
(Turkey) Yayımcı Hukuki Adı (Publisher Legal Name), November 2022.
Dr.N.Baratha Jyothi, Dept. of Zoology, published a
paper on
the “Corbevax Vaccine among Adolescents of Rural Areas
of Guntur” in November 2022. Recent Trends
and Latest Innovations In Life Sciences
Volume
– II ISBN : 978-625-8284-21-8
Dr.N.Baratha Jyothi,
Dept. of Zoology published a paper on “Awareness on Mosquito-Borne Diseases” in November 2022. Recent
Trends and Latest Innovations in Life Sciences
Volume – II ISBN : 978-625-8284-
21-8
Dr.N.Baratha
Jyothi, Dept. of Zoology, published a
paper on “Awareness of Routine Vaccination for Children in Rural Areas” in November
2022. Recent Trends and Latest Innovations in Life Sciences Volume –
II ISBN : 978-625-8284-21-8 (Turkey) Yayımcı Hukuki Adı (Publisher Legal Name)
Dr.N.Baratha
Jyothi, Dept. of Zoology, published a
paper on Wolf Disease- Semilupus Erythematous in women. Recent Trends and
Latest Innovations in Life Sciences Volume – II ISBN: 978-625-8284-21-8
(Turkey) Yayımcı Hukuki Adı (Publisher Legal Name)
PAPER PRESENTATIONS:
Dr.Sr.P.Japamalai, Head, Dept.
of Zoology presented a paper in the Triennial
Conference of Xavier Board
of Higher Education in India on the topic “Catholic Ecosystem to Foster Women
Leadership in Higher Education Institutions.” The conference was held at Goa
from 22 - 24 October, 2022.
Dr.Sr.P.Japamalai, Dr.R.Ramani and Dr.N.Baratha Jyothi, Dept. of Zoology participated
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The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), organised the FDP : One Week workshop on ‘Measurement of
Attainment of Course Outcomes’ from 5 - 12 July 2022
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The Internal Quality
Assurance Cell (IQAC),
with the support
of the United Board, organised a two-day workshop titled
“Towards a Meaningful Service-Learning : Tips and Strategies” on 25 & 26 July 2022.
The workshop aimed to provide
faculty and students with valuable insights and practical strategies for engaging in
meaningful service-learning experiences. 56 faculty members participated in it.
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The Internal Quality Assurance Cell
(IQAC) organized One-day National Webinar on “Effective Implementation of NEP 2020 : Role of Teachers
& Institutions “ on 8 October 2022.
268 members from across the country participated
actively.
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The Internal Quality
Assurance Cell (IQAC) organized Faculty
Development Programme titled
“Three Day Workshop on Learning through Language Supportive Interactive and Inclusive Pedagogy” from 12- 14
September, 2022 in collaboration with US Consulate, Hyderabad. 52 faculty members participated in it.
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The Internal Quality Assurance Cell
(IQAC) organized Professionalism Development Programme (PDP) on “Professionalism, Work Ethics &Ethos for Professional Growth” on 11 & 12 November, 2022. 70
faculty members participated actively.
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The Internal Quality Assurance Cell
(IQAC) organized Phase I : Five-day Virtual Capacity Building Workshop on “Research & Publications in Service-Learning Programs” from 9 – 13 January
2023. 51 faculty members participated in it.
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The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) organized Phase II : Two-day Capacity Building Workshop organized
by the IQAC on ‘Research Methodology & Manuscript Writing on
Service-Learning Programmes’ on 25 & 26 April, 2023 sponsored by the United
Board. 52 faculty
members participated in the
program
WEBINARS/CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS ORGANIZED
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The Eco-Ambassadors of Green Club, in collaboration with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), organized
an online workshop on “Sustainable Electronic Waste Management” on 21 February,
2023
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The Departments of Life Sciences, Maris Stella College,
Vijayawada organized Three-Day Hands-On Training in “Immunological Techniques and Mushroom
Cultivation” from 15 to 17 February 2023 to the Life Science Students.
GUEST LECTURES ORGANIZED:
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The Departments of Physics and Life
Sciences have organized a guest lecture featuring Dr.Rajkumar Vutukuri, an
international resource person. Dr.Vutukuri is a Research Assistant at the
University of Marburg, Germany, and a Guest Scientist undergoing Ph.D training
at the University of Saarland, Germany. The lecture, titled “Biophysics : Research trends, Job opportunities, and Global Education,” is scheduled
for February 2, 2023.
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Dr. Namburu Praveen Kumar from Harshika
Aquaculture Laboratories, located in Namburu, Pedakakani, Guntur, delivered a
guest lecture on the analysis of water parameters on 28 June, 2022.
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A guest lecture
on “Sustainable Aquaculture Management” was delivered by Prof. Padmavathi from the Department
of Zoology at ANU (Acharya Nagarjuna University) on 6 September, 2022.
FIELD TRIPS / STUDY TOURS / INDUSTRIAL VISITS
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On 5 July, 2022, the students of Zoology gained
experiential knowledge through
a visit to the local
Fish Market, Besant Road, Vijayawada.
CLUB / CELL ACTIVITIES:
Green Club:
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The Eco Ambassadors of the Green Club
joined hands with the Academy of Gandhian Studies in Vijayawada to commemorate
Gandhi Jayanthi. In alignment with the Gandhian principles of environmental
conservation, the “WOW” (Wellness out of Waste) Department of the Academy
organized a greening and plantation drive at the Municipal Park in Gurunank Colony, Vijayawada. The event took place on 1 October, 2022,
from 7 :30 a.m. to 10 :00 a.m. and saw the enthusiastic participation of 14 Eco Ambassador
students and a faculty member.
AICUF:
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Maris Stella College All India Catholic
Universities Federation (AICUF) Unit hosted a badge ceremony on 9
December, 2022. The AICUF AP advisor, Fr.B. Bala, was invited as the chief guest
and Mr.Pity Parker as the guest of
honor.
FDPS ATTENDED
BY FACULTY
Dr.N.Baratha
Jyothi, Dept. of Zoology, Syed.M.Parveen, Dept. of Statistics, Ms.K.Poojitha, Dept. of Commerce and
Management participated in an International Virtual Faculty Development Program
on “Research and Writing” conducted by Andhra Loyola
Institute of Engineering and Technology,
Vijayawada, & Cape Comorin Trust, India from 26-30 June 2022.
Dr.N.Baratha Jyothi,
Department of Zoology, participated in a Refresher Course – “Faculty
Development Program for Young Faculty of Colleges and Universities”. The program was organized by St. Christopher’s College of Education, Chennai,
India from 12 - 16 July, 2022.
The event was sponsored by the United
Board.
Dr.Sr.P.Japamalai
Dept. of Zoology attended A.P. State six
days FDP on “Frontiers and new vistas in Molecular Cell Biology research
organized by the Department of Biosciences and Biotechnology”, Krishna University, Machilipatnam from 29
August, 2022 to 03 September 2022.
WORKSHOPS ATTENDED BY FACULTY
SEMINARS / WEBINARS
/ CONFERENCES / GUEST LECTURES ATTENDED BY FACULTY
Dr.Sr.P.Japamalai
Dept. of Zoology, Dr.B.Rajeswari, J.Swarnalatha, Dept. of Botany, & Sr.Sahaya Mary, Dept. of Social Work,
participated in one-day Webinar on the “Advances in Forensic Sciences and Opportunities for Higher Studies and
Job” on 22 September, 2022 organised by the Department of Biochemistry, Maris
Stella College, Vijayawada.
Dr.N.Baratha Jyothi, Dept. of Zoology participated in
the National Webinar on
“Women and
Environment
:
Issues and
Challenges” on
19 October 2022, conducted by Acharya University, Guntur.
Dr.Sr.P.Japamalai,
Dept. of Zoology attended Triennial
Conference of Xavier Board of Higher Education in India, journeying with
Synodal spirit through Networking and Academic Collaboration - Together in
Communion, Participation and Mission held at Goa from 22 - 24 October, 2022.
Dr.N.Baratha Jyothi, Dept. of
Zoology participated in
the One
day webinaron “National
Intellectual Property Rights” conducted by NIPAM,
Central Government of India on 8 December
2022.
Dr.N.Baratha Jyothi, Dept. of Zoology participated in
the Five-day International Webinar on Current Trends and Future Advances
in Chemical Sciences
& Life Sciences
from 13–17 December,
2022 organized by the Department of Chemistry and Botany,
JMJ College for Women (A), Tenali.
Dr.Sr.P.Japamalai, Dept. of Zoology, Dr.B.Josephin
S Rani, Department of Economics, D.V.Saraja,
Dept. of
Statistics & Dr.Sr.Ramana, Dept.
of MBA attended 5 Days National Level
Webinar on “Revised
NAAC Criteria”, conducted by St.Teresa’s Degree
College For Women,
Bengaluru, from 22 - 28 February 2023.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Dr.N.Baratha Jyothi,
Department of Zoology, successfully completed a Coursera
course on Emotional and Social Intelligence. The course spanned over a duration of
four weeks and concluded on March 31, 2023.
Dr.N.Baratha
Jyothi, Department of Zoology,
successfully completed a Coursera
course on The Growth Mindset. The course spanned over a duration of four weeks
and concluded on 7 April 2023.
Dr.N.Baratha
Jyothi, Department of Zoology,
successfully completed a Coursera course on Critical Thinking Skills for the Professionals.
The course spanned over a duration of four weeks and
concluded on 8 April 2023.
CHRISTMAS FETE
A joyful Christmas fete was celebrated on 26 November
2022. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from the students, who actively engaged in
fundraising activities.
To contribute to the fundraising efforts, students from
each class organised food stalls and engaging mind and fun games at affordable
prices. The fete events spanned an entire week, during which various
captivating shows were also conducted.
Throughout the week, each day served as an opportunity
for students and staff to work towards raising funds for charitable causes. The
culminating day of this week-long endeavor was the final Christmas fete, where
the fundraising event concluded successfully.
DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE:
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To commemorate World AIDS Day students went on a rally from Eluru Lakulu to
Tummalapalli Ksetram on 1 December, 2022. The rally aimed to raise awareness
about HIV/AIDS, promote prevention and support measures, and emphasize the
importance of eradicating the stigma surrounding the disease.
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On the occasion of World Water Day, Eco-Ambassadors of Green Club organized an
awareness programme with the theme “Accelerating Change” for the I Degree
students on 21 March, 2023.
GENDER EQUITY:
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The IQAC organised a seminar titled
‘Gender Audit in HEI’ on 1 December 2022, featuring Prof. Meenakshi Gopinath, a
Padmashree Awardee and former Principal of Lady Shri Ram College, New Delhi, as
the resource person. The seminar aimed to provide faculty members with a
comprehensive understanding of gender
audit, including guidelines and practical instructions for conducting it within a higher
education institution. The seminar witnessed
active participation from seventy faculty
members.
EXHIBITIONS
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Departments Life Sciences organized a science fair on 26 & 27 August, 2022, in the College auditorium. A
number of students from various nearby schools came to learn from the exhibited
stalls. The chief guest for this exhibition was Sri. Bellam Durga, one of the
Deputy Mayors in Vijayawada.
GREEN INITIATIVES:
The college has shown a strong commitment to
sustainability and conservation through a range of green initiatives. One of
the key initiatives is the implementation of rainwater harvesting pits. These pits effectively collect and store
excess rainwater, which is then utilized for practical classes of agriculture
students. Additionally, the collected rainwater
undergoes purification using
appropriate methods, such as
reverse osmosis, to make it suitable for drinking purposes for both staff and
students.
In line with the college’s environmental consciousness, a plastic- free campus policy has been
put into effect. This policy aims to minimize plastic waste and encourages the
use of eco-friendly alternatives. Furthermore, the college has taken measures
to conserve water, including the installation of sprinklers in
the garden. This ensures the optimal use of water
resources while maintaining a healthy and vibrant green space on the campus.
Energy efficiency is another focus area of the
college’s green initiatives. To
reduce electricity consumption,
energy-efficient
LED bulbs have been installed in common
areas. This transition to LED technology
not only contributes to energy conservation but also helps to create a more
sustainable campus environment.
To raise awareness about climate change and other
environmental issues, the Eco-Ambassadors
of the Green Club actively engage with experts in the field. The students
had interaction with renowned individuals such as Frederick De Gryse and
Patrizia Civetta, founders of the Social Ecology Education Fund, Brussels
gaining valuable insights and knowledge about the importance of addressing
climate change.
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Students took up a wide range of activities as part of
their community service project. They also focused on creating awareness on
important issues such as cyber-crimes. This involved organizing informational
sessions and workshops to educate local residents on how to protect themselves
from online scams and other forms of cybercrime.
Health was another area of focus for the students. They organized health fairs and
educational events in community centers and parks to
promote health and wellness among local residents.
Career counseling was another important
aspect of the community service project. The students recognized
the importance of employment and
financial stability, and as a result, organized career counseling sessions to support individuals as they
sought to improve their prospects.
In addition, the students
recognized the importance of education, and organized a tutoring program
for children in underprivileged communities.
The students also took up other initiatives such as the “Each One Plant One” campaign, where
they encouraged local residents to plant trees to improve the local
environment.
They also distributed paper
bags to promote
the use of eco-friendly products
and displayed charts to educate people on the importance of
environmental protection.
CONCLUSION:
2022-23 is a year of great significance for Maris Stella.
It marks 60 years of service to the cause of women’s education. The college looks
forward to continuing this service into the future, driven by the mission of
actualizing its vision, unswerving in the pursuit of excellence without compromise.
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