Scientia (Annual) Scientia (Annual) Jan - Dec 2015 Jan - Dec 2015 Volume 11. No. 1. ISSN: 0976-8289 Volume 11. No. 1. ISSN: 0976-8289 scientia A National Science Journal Published by: Mercy College, Palakkad 678 006, Kerala, India. Govt. Aided Arts and Science College Affiliated to university of Calicut, re-accredited with ‘A’ grade in third cycle by NAAC. 1 SCIENTIA A National Science Journal Volume 11. No.1 Jan-Dec.2015 ISSN: 0976-8289 A National Science Journal Published by MERCY COLLEGE PALAKKAD 678006, KERALA, INDIA Telephone: 0491 2541149 Fax: 0491 2542681 Website: http//:www.mercycollegepalakkad.com Email:
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