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Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the psychometric properties of the Tinetti Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA) scale to measure balance and gait impairments in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods: A convenient sample of 25 individuals with bilateral OA knee were recruited. The convergent validity was determined by correlation analysis between scores of Berg Balance Scale (BBS) with balance subscale (POMA-B) and the Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT) with gait subscale (POMA-G). The intrarater reliability [intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC 3,1)], the Bland–Altman plots limits of agreement (LOA), the standard error of measurement (SEM), minimum detectable change (MDC) and ceiling/floor effects were determined. Results: Score of BBS was significantly correlated with POMA-B scores, r s = 0.63, p = 0.001, whereas TUGT showed a negative correlation with POMA-G, r s = −0.481, p = 0.020, showing moderate convergent validity. ICC results of the total POMA scale (POMA-T), POMA-B, and POMA-G were 0.96, 0.93, and 0.96, respectively, indicating high test retest reliability. SEM, for POMA-T, POMA-B, and POMA-G was 0.35, 0.27, and 0.35, respectively; MDC values were 0.97 for POMA-T, 0.75 for POMA-B, and 0.63 for POMA-G. Conclusion: The findings indicate that the POMA is a valid and reliable tool to assess balance and gait impairments in people with OA knee.

The present study endeavours to explore the concept of visual framing in news media. Consulting an extensive literature regarding visual framing, the study attempts to understand how visuals work and how they have been used by news media to frame messages.

The study was undertaken with a view to explore the use of carrot pomace powder as well as beetroot pomace powder with whole wheat flour in the preparation of high fiber biscuits, to study its effect on the physico-chemical and sensory characteristics of biscuits. The Carrot Pomace Powder (CPP) and Beetroot Pomace Powder (BPP) were prepared through the process of convective dehydration and vacuum drying. All the data obtained were analyzed statistically to determine the level of significance of variation in observations caused by the changes in the biscuits formulations. The carrot pomace and beetroot pomace fortified biscuits contained greater amount of ash, crude fiber and moisture content than control biscuits but lower carbohydrate, protein, calorific value and pH. After fortification of fiber, product was found to be more acceptable in terms of physico-chemical and sensory characteristics.

The significance of the print medium as an effective form of mass communication has been widely researched and recognized. It has been playing an important role in transforming and educating the society. Newspapers are the primary print media that have been established to have strong agenda setting potential. Newspapers require a higher degree of attention from the readers as compared to other media, thus creating a long lasting impact on their minds. Newspapers have been instrumental in covering developmental themes in addition to other paramount issues. The earth’s environment has been witnessing continuous change with the passage of time. With technological advances and unprecedented consumption of natural resources, environmental conservation and sustainable development have assumed importance like never before. In the wake of rising concerns about sensitizing the public and spreading awareness about conserving the environment, the role played by media, particularly newspapers, has become undisputable. The present study is designed to analyze the way print media has been handling its responsibility in highlighting the actual cause behind the issues of environment. The coverage given to the environmental issues and sustainable development by major English dailies in India will be quantified and analysed to ascertain how much importance these issues are receiving at the hands of print media. The paper will also analyze the themes reported by these newspapers to attain sustainable development.