Vol. XXI : No. 3 ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY PUBLICATION APRIL - JUNE 2018

NEWSLETTER COMMITTEEChief Patron: Prof. A. Rajendra Prasad, Vice-Chancellor, A.N.U.Patrons : Prof. K. John Paul, Rector, A.N.U.

Prof. G. Rosaiah, Registrar, A.N.U.Prof. Noorbasha Abdul, Principal, ANU College of Arts, Commerce & Law.Prof. K. Chandan, Principal, ANU College of Sciences.Dr. P.P.S. Paul Kumar, Principal, ANU College of Physical Education.Prof. P. Siddaiah, Principal, ANU College of Engg. & Technology.Prof. A. Prameela Rani, Principal, ANU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Chief Editor: Dr. B. Karuna, Dept. of English, ANUEditorial Board: Prof. Saraswati Raju Iyer, Dept of Sociology & Social Work, ANU; Dr. K. Madhu Babu, Dept. Economics, ANU; Dr.K. Somasekhar, Dept. of Rural Development, ANU; Dr. Sandhya Cole, Dept. of Physics, ANU; Dr. Santhi Sree, Dept of Food andNutrition, ANU; Dr. Kanya Kumari, Dept. of English, Dr.YSR Engineering College, ANU; Dr. B. Naga Kishore, Dept. of ComputerSciences, Dr. YSR Engineering College, ANU; Dr. Ravi Shankar Reddy, Pharmacy College, ANU; Dr. Charan, Dept. of CSE, Dr. YSREngg. College, ANU; Finance Officer, ANU; President, ANUTA; President, VIKASA, ANU.E-mail : karuna.newsletter@gmail.com

110th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF BABU JAGJIVAN RAM

The 110th Birth Anniversary of Babu Jagjivan Ram was celebrated and the Centre for Babu JagjivanRam Study Centre was inaugurated at ANU on 05-04-2018. Prof. A. Rajendra Prasad, Vice-Chancellor, ANU,Presided over the function. Chief Guests Sri Nakka Ananda Babu, Hon’ble Minister for Social Welfare andEmpowerment, Tribal Welfare and Empowerment, Govt. of A.P, Sri Samuel Jawahar, Hon’ble Minister forProhibition & Excise, Govt. of A.P. Sri Dokka Manikya Vara Prasad, Government Whip & MLC, Govt. of A.P.Sri Dhulipalla Narendra Kumar, MLA, Govt. of A.P, Sri Ravela Kishore Babu, MLA, Govt. of A.P, Prof. K.John Paul, Registrar, ANU, Prof. K. Venkatrao, EC Member, Nalapati Nageswara Rao, General Secretary,VIKASA, Research Scholars and students participated in the programme.

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Date Particulars01.04.2018 National Conference on Goods & Service Tax at Commerce Seminar Hall.03.04.2018 UG Spot valuation centres meeting at VC’s Chamber.

UGC NET coaching material distribution at Student Centre.06.04.2018 VIT – Amaravati visit.

Meeting with Surya Computers and CE office Staff.10.04.2018 Prof. D. Rama Kotaiah Endowment Lecture at Diechmman Auditorium11.04.2018 University College of Physical Education and Social Sciences College day celebration at Venugopal Reddy

Seminar hall, ANU.13.04.2018 UG Academic calendar meeting at Committee Room, ANU.20.04.2018 UGC Seminar “Small satellite system” at Prof. L. Venugopala Reddy Seminar Hall, ANU24.04.2018 BoS (PG) Meeting Committee Hall, ANU.25.04.2018 College of Pharmaceutical Science 8th Anniversary function.30.04.2018 Buddha Purnima function at Dept. of Buddhist Studies, ANU.

Vikasa retirement function.04.05.2018 Online challan – Meeting with SBI staff.11.05.2018 Hostel advisory committee meeting at Vice Chancellor’s chamber.15.05.2018 Prathiba Awards distribution function at ANU.

Meeting with Swachhandra Corporation members.17.05.2018 Vikasa Prize distribution24-05-2018 APSCHE 100th meeting at State Council conference hall.29.05.2018 BoS meeting in Education at Vice Chancellor’s chamber.08.06.2018 CDE Advisory Board meeting at Vice Chancellor’s chamber.19.06.2018 Principals meeting at Vice Chancellor’s chamber.21.06.2018 Felicitation function to Prof. Noor Basha and Prof. G.V. Chalam at Commerce seminar hall, ANU.25.06.2018 SC to AS at Vice Chancellor’s chamber

Prof. Noor Basha Abdul Pre-Retirement felicitation function at Diechmann Auditorium.29.06.2018 Prof. Y. Kishore felicitation function by College of Physical Education, ANU.

Felicitation to retired employees by Officers Association, ANU.Felicitation function at University Library, ANU.

30.06.2018 VIKASA – Felicitation to retired Non-Teaching employees.NUTA – Felicitation to retired Teaching employees.

VICE-CHANCELLOR'S ENGAGEMENTS

Prof. A. Rajendra Prasad, Vice-Chancellor

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DEPT. OF COMMERCE & BUSINESSADMINISTRATION- National Conference

The Department of Electronics and CommunicationEngineering, ANU. Organized a National Seminar on“Small Satellite Systems” during 20-21 April, 2018.

Department of Commerce & Business Administra-tion organized two-day National Conference on Goods andService Tax during 2-3 April, 2018. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof.A.Rajendra Prasad presided over the function. Prof.Noorbasha Abdul, Principal, ANU College Arts, Commerceand Law, Prof. V.Chandrasekhara Rao and Dr. R. Siva RamaPrasad, Scholars and Students attended the Conference.

National Seminar-ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGAND TECHNOLOGY

WORKSHOP ON UNIVERSITY RANKSA one day workshop on “Data Entry for Times of Higher

Education University Ranking” was conducted in ANU on04-04-2018. Prof. A. Rajendra Prasad, Vice-Chancellor, ANUpresided over the function. Prof. Vallikumar, Vice-ChairPerson, Higher Education and Mr.Ritin Mallouthra, SouthAsia (Singapore) Regional Director, Times Higher Educationwere special Guests. University Co-ordinators and HigherEducation officers attended the programme.

SKILL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

ENODOWMENT LECTURE Training Classes for Professional Courses wasorganized by ANU in Collaboration with Don BoscoTechnical School Press, Guntur. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof.A. Rajendra Prasad distributed certificates to students whosuccessfully completed the job oriented training courses,on 24-04-2018. The courses were jointly organized by ANU,Skill Development Centre and Don Bosco Technical SchoolPress, Guntur under the guidance of Don Bosco TechnicalSchool Press in-charge Father Showry. The rural studentsare trained in ANU Skill Development Centre in DTP andPost Press Technology, Machine Operator and Post PressTechnology, Carpentry, Tailoring and Garment preparationcourses. Prof. M. Koteswara Rao, Dean, CDC, Prof. AbdulNoor Basha, Principal, ANU College of Arts, Commerce &Law participated in the function.

The Vice-Chancellorand Executive Council ofManagement of AcharyaNagarjuna Universityorganized Prof. D. RamaKotaiah EndowmentLecture on 10th April,2018. Prof. A. Raghurama Raju, from IIT,Tirupati delivered the lecture on “No Violence to Non-violence:Mahatma Gandhi’s Interpretation of Bhagavad Gita”. Prof.A.Rajendra Prasad, Vice-Chancellor, ANU presided over theprogramme, Prof. K.John Paul, Registrar, ANU, the Teachingand Non-teaching staff attended the programme.

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COMMEMORACOMMEMORACOMMEMORACOMMEMORACOMMEMORATION OF SPECIAL DATION OF SPECIAL DATION OF SPECIAL DATION OF SPECIAL DATION OF SPECIAL DAYYYYYSSSSS192nd Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Jothirao Phule

Mahatma Jothirao Phule Study Centre celebrated the192nd Jayanthi of Mahatma Jothirao Phule on 11th April, 2017.Prof. A. Rajendra Prasad Vice-Chancellor, ANU was theChief Guest. He called upon the people to emulate thesocial model advocated by Mahatma Jothiro Phule forestablishing a democratic and secular society in India in itstrue sense. He described Phule as the Father of Socialrevolution in modern India and pointed out that Phule wasthe first Philosopher in India to wage war against alcoholand promote Widow Remarriages. Prof. Noorbasha Abdul,Director of Phule Study Centre presided over the seminar.Prof. K. John Paul, Registrar, Teaching and Non-Teachingstaff were present.

Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, New Delhi. Prof. Rajendra Prasad,Vice-Chancellor, ANU Presided over the function. The ChiefGuest, was Dr. Karem Sivaji, Chairman, SC & ST.Commission, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. Dr. AmbdekarMemorial Lecture was delivered by Prof. AdapaSatyanarayana, Osmania University, Hyderabad. TheGuests of Honour, Sri Dokka Manikya Vara Prasada Rao,Government Whip & MLC, Sri Dhulipalla NarendraKumar, MLA, Sri T. Sravan Kumar MLA, Prof. K JohnPaul, Registrar, ANU, participated in the function. Thefunction was organized by Dr. S. Murali Mohan, Co-ordinator,Dr. Ambedkar Chair.

Buddha Poornima

The Centre forMahayana BuddhistStudies ANU, organizedBuddha Poornimacelebrations on 29-04-2018. The Chief Guest,Prof. A. Rajendra Prasad,Vice-Chancellor, ANU,Special Guest, Prof GallaAmareswar, Advisor to theGovernment of AP. and Dr.Ramesh Chandra Babu,Epigraphist & RetiredPrincipal, Govt. DegreeCollege, Repalle gracedthe occasion. Prof. K. John Paul, Registrar, Prof. Ch.Swaroopa Rani, Head of the Department, the Faculty andScholars of the Centre were present.

127th Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

127th BirthAnniversary Celebra-tion of Dr. B.R.Ambedkar was heldon 14-04-2018 inAcharya NagarjunaUniversity under theaegis of Dr.Ambedkar Chair and

32nd National Public Relations Day

Public Relation Society of India, Amaravathi Chapter,AP, Presented a talk on “Indian Democracy-Emerging Trendsin Digital Communication” on the occasion of 32nd NationalPublic Relations Day on 21-04-2018. The Chief Guest ofthe function was Prof. A. Rajendra Prasad, Vice-Chancellor,ANU, Sri S. Venkateswar, Chairman of Amaravathi Chapter,was the Guest of Honour. Sri VSR Naidu, Public RelationsSociety of India presided over the function. The Keynoteaddress was given by Sri K. Partha Sarathi, Director,Madhyam Communication (Pvt). Ltd. Hyderabad. Prof. K.John Paul, Registrar, ANU, Dr. G. Anitha, Coordinator, Dept.of Journalism, Dr. K. Madhu Babu, Dr. Manikya Rao I andPR Joint Secretary, Kiran Kumar, P.S. Bhanu Prakash,Ramesh, Research Scholars of Journalism and studentsparticipated in the programme.

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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA

International Day of Yoga was observed in ANU on 21st June, 2018 at ANU Open Ground in Collaboration with UniversityCollege of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, ANU. NDRF 10th BTN personnel and NCC cadets and NSS volunteersparticipated in the Yoga practice. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A. Rajendra Prasad said that stress and mental disturbancescan be overcome only through Yoga. Prof. Noorbasha Abdul, Principal, University College of Arts, Commerce and Law, Prof.K.Chandan, Principal, University College of Sciences, Dr. P. Johnson,Principal, University College of Physical Educationand Sports Sciences and Students participated in the Yoga.

FACULTY NEWS / AWARDSDEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani Attended I year English Textbook meeting organized by Board of Intermediate Educationat Vijayawada on 17th April, 2018.

SUPERANNUATION FUNCTION

NATIONAL STATISTICS DAYDepartment of Statistics celebrated, National Statistics Day on 29th June 2018, commemorating the birth anniversary

of Father of Indian Statistics, P.C.Mahalonobis at Prof. V.L.Narasimham Seminar Hall, Department of Statistics, ANU.Dr. K. Chandan, Principal, University College of Sciences, ANU, graced the occasion as the Chief-Guest. All the Teachers,Research Scholars and Students participated in this event.

Prof. Y. Kishore, Director, University College ofPhysical Education, ANU retired from his ser-vices on 30-06-2018 on attaining superannua-tion.

Prof. Noorbasha Abdul, Department of com-merce and Business Administration, Principal,University College of Arts Commerce and Lawretried from his services on 30-06-2018.

Prof. Y. Sunadamma, Department of Chemis-try, retired from his services on 30-06-2018.

Dr. N. Venkatesarlu, Department of commerceand Business Administration, ANU OngoleCampus, retried from his services on 31-05-2018.

The University authorities and ANU TeachersAssociation felicitated them on the occasionand placed on record the valuable servicesrendered by him to the university.

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DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY & MICROBIOLOGYKranthi Kumar, G. and M. Raghu Ram. 2018.“Characterization of exopolysaccharide producingSinorhizobium kostisense isolated from Root nodules of vignatrilobata. Int J Pharma Bio Sci. 9 : 2(B), 160-165.

COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERINGProf. I. Ramesh Babu and Mrs. Nahla Ahmed farag. 2018.“Tasks Scheduling with Heterogeneity System in the CloudComputing using ACO Algorithm”, International Journal ofComputer Trends and Technology (IJCTT), 60: 2, 106-110.ISSN: 2231-2803.Dr. R.Satyaprasad, Ch.Surya Kiran and Dr. G.KrishnaMohan. 2018. “Modified genetic algorithm based softwarereliability using sprt: rayleigh model”, International Journal ofEngineering Technologies and Management Research, 5 : 4,17-25. ISSN: 2454-1907.Dr. R.Satyaprasad, Ch.Surya Kiran and Dr. G.KrishnaMohan. 2018. “Software Reliability Estimation Using ModifiedGenetic Algorithm: Rayleigh Model”, International Journal ofResearch in Engineering, IT and Social Sciences, 8: 5, 127-132. ISSN: 2250-0588.B.Basaveswar Rao, Qutaiba Mumtaz Dawood andK.Gangadhara Rao. 2018. “Two Phase Approach forCopyright Protection and Deduplication of Video Content inCloud using H.264 and SHA-512”, International Journal ofComputer Trends and Technology (IJCTT), 59 : 1.QutaibaMumtaz Dawood, K.Gangadhara Rao and B.Basaveswar Rao. 2018. “Secure Video Data Deduplication inthe Cloud Storage Using Compressive Sensing”, InternationalJournal of Computer Science Trends and Technology (IJCST),6 : 3.G. Neelima and Prof. I. Ramesh Babu. 2018. A Novelinformation retrieval mechanism with secure authenticationfor third party applications in cloud based integration,International Journal of Computer Sciences and Engineering,6:5, 977-985.

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRYRambabu Anandam, Surender Singh Jadav, Vasu BabuAla Mohamed Jawed Ahsan and Hari Babu Bollikolla.2018. “Synthesis of new C-dimethylated chalcones as potentantitubercular agents”, Medicinal Chemistry Research, 27,1690–1704, MCR ISSN: 1554-8120, IF: 1.607.S.N.Murthy Boddapati, A.Emmanuel Kola, SurendraBabu Kesana and Hari Babu Bollikolla. 2018.“Temperature dependent regioselective synthesis ofaryltetrazole amines using copper source”, Journal ofOrganometallic Chemistry, 866, 177-183, Elsevier ISSN: 0022-328X, IF: 2.173.Swarnalatha Kurapati, Ramya Krishna Pallapatti, SunitaKanikaram and Hari Babu Bollikolla. 2018. “A quantitativeestimation of phytochemicals, anti-Diabetic and anti-oxidantactivities of crude extracts of Sphagneticola trilobata (L.) and

PUBLICAPUBLICAPUBLICAPUBLICAPUBLICATIONSTIONSTIONSTIONSTIONSAdathoda vasica Linn., Journal of Natural Products andResources, 4:1, 155-159, ISSN: 2455-0299.Bala Murali Krishna Khandapu, Babu Ramana Kutchu,Vijaya Durga Thripuram, Naresh Polam, RambabuAnandam, Ramesh Navudu and Hari Babu Bollikolla.2018.” Reaction of O-methylated flavones with semicarbazide:Serendipitous selective demethylation”, Org. Commun., 11:2,116-122. ACG Publications E-ISSN: 1307-6175, IF: 0.41

Bala Murali Krishna Khandapu, Lourdu Rani Bhavanam,Naresh Polam and Hari Babu Bolikolla. 2018. “A simplifiedsynthetic route and study of cytotoxicity of ethyl 2-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-hydroxy-6-nitrobenzofuran-3-carboxylate andits methyl derivative”, Org. Commun. 11:1, 62-67, ACG EISSN:1307-6175, IF: 1.0.

V. Srinivas Rao, M.Srinivasa Reddy, K.ThomasmS.S.Raju, B.L. Rani and B. Hari Babu. 2018. “The Study ofSolute–Solvent Interactions in 1-butyl-3-methylimidazoliumhexafluo-rophosphate + 2-pyrrolidone from volumetric,acoustic, optical and spectral properties”, Journal of SolutionChemistry, 47:3, 430-448, Springer ISSN: 2193-1801, IF: 1.4.V. Srinivasa Rao, M. Srinivasa Reddy, A.Srinivasa Rao,G. Pushpa Raju, K. Thomas SS Raju and B. Hari Babu.2018. “Volumetric, acoustic, optical and spectroscopic studiesof binary mixtures of the ionic liquid, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis (trifluoro methylsulfonyl) imide and diethylcarbonate”, Physics and Chemistry of Liquids, 56:3, 332-352,Talyor & Francis ISSN: 1029-0451, IF: 1.215.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCEProf. V.Chandra Sekhara Rao. 2018. (i) “A Study on UrbanConsumer Perception towards Organic Food Products”,International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR)-Journal of Business and Management (IOSR - JBM), JournalNo 46879, 20 : 6, 18-23. ISSN: 2278-487x P-ISSN: 2319-7668.(ii) 2018. “A Study on Urban Consumer Perception towardsBrand Propositions of Organic Food Products”, InternationalJournal of Management and Social Science Research Review(IJMSRR), 1 : 48, 22-26. ISSN: 2349-6738, IF: 4.695.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISHN. Brahmaiah and Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani. 2018. “TheRole of Code-Switching and Code-Mixing in Advertisements”.Veda’s Journal of English Language and Literature (JOELL),5:2, 228- 233; ISSN: 2349-9753.T. Akkiraju and Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani. 2018. “TaskRepetition to Improve Fluency and Accuracy: A Case Study”.International Journal of English Language. 6:9, 273-280; ISSN:2321-7065.

DEPARATMENT OF GEOLOGYRamesh P. Umamaheswara Rao B. Sankara Pitchiah P.and Mondal N C. 2018. “Water Quality Index (WQI) forassessing drinking water around Chevella area, Vikarabad

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Dt., Telangana State, India”. Journal of Applied Geochemistry,20 : 3. 304-312.P.V.Nageswara Rao, S.Appa Rao and N.Subba Rao.2018. Delineation of groundwater prospective zones from adelta region of India, using geoelectrical and water qualityapproach. Environmental Earth Sciences (Springer-Germany), 77:616. DOI.org/10.1007/s 12665-018-7786-7.

DEPARTMENT OF HRMDr. Nagaraju Battu and Louis Raju. 2018. A Study on theRole of CSR Engagement Models to Determine the EmployeeCommitment: “A Comparative Analysis Between SelectedManufacturing and Service Sector Companies”, Journal ofAdvance Management Research, (double-Blind PeerReviewed Refereed International Journal) (JAMR), EnrichedPublications, 6:4, 142-150, ISSN: 2393-9664, UGC JournalNo. 42888, IF: 4.73.

Dr. Nagaraju Battu and Louis Raju. 2018. “A Study onunderstanding the CSR Engagement Models in Indian Industry: An Empirical Analysis”, International Journal of CreativeResearch Thoughts (IJCRT), 6 : 2, 89-97. ISSN: 2320-2882,UGC Journal No 49023, IF: 5.97.

Dr. Nagaraju Battu and Jonnaladadda Sudhakar. 2018.“Leadership challenges in the Indian Air Force due to ChangingEthical Values in the Indian Society”, Journal of EmergingTechnologies and Innovative Research, JETIR 1806086, 5 :6, 557-570. ISSN: 2349-5162, IF: 5.87, UGC Jour. No. 63975.

G. Mallika and Dr. V. Tulasi Das. 2018. “Stress ReductionTechniques of Nurses in Private Hospitals in Guntur Districtof Andhra Pradesh”, Intercontinental Journal of HumanResource Research Review, 6 : 5, 1-14. ISSN: 2320-9704 -Online ISSN: 2347-1662 – Print, IF: 5.351.

Dr. V. Tulasi Das and Dr. B. Sreedhar Reddy. 2018. “HRAnalytics - An Organizational Strategy for CompetitiveAdvantage in the Age of Digitalization EPRA”, InternationalJournal of Economics and Business Review, 6 : 5 (A), A64 -A70. ISSN: 2349- 0187, IF: 7.144.Mrs. P Madhavi Lakshmi and Dr. V. Tulasi Das. 2018.“Competency Mapping and Employability Skills of BusinessGraduates-an Empirical Study”. Journal of EmergingTechnologies and Innovative Research, 5:6. ISSN: 2349-5162, IF: 5.87.

DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM AND MASSCOMMUNICATION

Dr. G.Anita and Madineni Sreeramulu. 2018. “Agriculturalcommunication and satisfaction Perception of model farmersabout Agricultural departments role in Andhra Pradesh”,Research Review, 3 : 6, 193-196. ISSN: 2455-3085.Dr. G.Anita and Madineni Sreeramulu. 2018. “Folk Artsand Agricultural communication: A study of model farmers inAndhra Pradesh”, Research Review, 3 : 6, 351-356. ISSN:2455-3085, UGC listed.Dr.J.Madhu Babu and S.Sowjanya Babu. 2018. “50 Yearsof Naxalite Movement and Telugu Cinema : A Content

Analysis”, IRA – International Journal of Management andSocial Sciences, 11 : 3, 118-127.Dr.J.Madhu Babu and Padma Ponugoti. 2018. “Usage ofSocial Media Networking Sites among Girl Students: A Surveyin Vijayawada”. Women in Higher Education in India :Perspectives and Challenges. Hari Ponnamma Rani & MadhaviKesari, Lady Stephenson Library New Castle Upon Tyne NE62PA, UK, Cambridge Scholar Publishing, P. 128, ISBN(10):1-5275-0854-4 ISBN(13): 978-1-52-75-0854-5.

DEPARATMENT OF PHYSICSP. Sudhakar, A.Siva Sesha Reddy, Ya.Zhydachevskyy,A.Suchocki, M.G.Brik, Prof. V. Ravi Kumar, M.Piaseckiand Prof. N.Veeraiah. 2018. “Luminescence Characteristicsof Er3+ Ions in ZnO-Ta2O5/Nb2O5/ZrO2-B2O3 Glass System- ACase Study of Energy Transfer from ZnO to Er3+ Ions”. OpticalMaterials86 87-94. Elsevier, Thomson and Reuters I.F. 2.347.J.Ashok, M.Kostrzewa, M.Srinivasa Reddy, V.Ravi Kumar,N.Venkatramiah, M. Piasecki, N.Veeraiah. 2018.“Structural and Physical Characteristics of Au2O3 DopedSodium Antimonate Glasses?part I”. Journal of the AmericanCeramic Society, doi: 10.1111/jace.16013. Wiley, Thomsonand Reuters I.F: 2.956.J. Ashok, M.Kostrzewa, A.Ingram, N.Purnachand,N.Venkatramaiah, M. Srinivasa Reddy, Prof. V.RaviKumar and Prof. N.Veeraiah. 2018. “Structural and PhysicalCharacteristics of Au2O3 Doped Sodium Antimonate Glasses–Part II Electrical Characteristics”. Journal of the AmericanCeramic Society, doi. No. 10.1111/jace.16213, Wiley,Thomson and Reuters I.F: 2.956.G. Jagan Mohini, N. Krishnamacharyulu, G. SahayaBaskaran, Ch. Srinivasa Rao, Prof. V. Ravi Kumar andProf N.Veeraiah. 2018. “Influence of Strontium on Structure,Bioactivity and Corrosion Behaviour of B2O3–SiO2–Na2O–CaOGlasses-Investigation by Spectroscopic Methods”. OpticalMaterials, 84292-300, Elsevier, Thomson and Reuters I.F:2.347.V. Prasad, B.Suresh, M.Kostrzewa, Y.Gandhi, A.IngramA.Siva Sesha Reddy, Prof. V. Ravi Kumar, Prof.N.Veeraiah. 2018. “Dielectric Dispersion, Dipolar Relaxationand a.c. Conduction Phenomena of NiO Doped Lead BismuthSilicate Glass System”. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids,500 460–467. Elsevier, Thomson and Reuters I.F: 2.488.Ch. Tirupataiah, A. Suneel Kumar, T. Narendrudu, G.Chinna Ram, M.V. Sambasiva Rao, Prof. N. Veeraiah,Prof. D. Krishna Rao. 2018. “Characterization, Optical andLuminescence Features of Cobalt Ions in Multi-componentPbO-Al2O3-TeO2-GeO2-SiO2 Glass Ceramics”. OpticalMaterials, 88, 289-298. doi.org/10.1016/ j.optmat.2018.11.050. Elsevier, Thomson and Reuters I.F: 2.347.M. Pothuraju, Ch.Singaraiah and S.Sreehari Sastry.2018.“Molecular Interactions in Binary Mixture of Propylene Glycoland 1-Heptanol at 303K”, International Journal of EngineeringResearch & Technology (IJERT), 7 : 5, 563-568, IF: 1.76(Google scholar).

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Sk.Azam Tunnisa and S.Sreehari Sastry. 2018. Applicationof Image Analysis to p-(p’-octyloxybenzylidene)-p-cyanoaniline Liquid Crystal for Statistical Parameters, IJERT,7 : 6, 45- 48, IF: 1.76 (Google scholar)V. Naga PadminiK and Vijaya Babu Sandhya Cole. 2018.Investigations on structural, optical and magnetic features ofvanadyl ions in PbO-CaO-ZnO-B2O3 glasses (Physics andChemistry of glasses - European Journal of Glass Scienceand Technology Part B), 59 : 3, 140-149. ISSN: 1753-3562,IF: 0.630.K. Vijaya Babu and Sandhya Cole. 2018. “Luminescenceproperties of Dy3+ Doped alkali lead alumino borosilicateglasses. Ceramics International”, 44 : 8, 9080-9090. ISSN:0272-8842, IF: 3.057.K.Vijaya Babu and Sandhya Cole. 2018. “Optical andlumine-scence properties of manganese doped sodium leadalumino borosilicate glass system”, International Journal ofEngineering Science invention, P. 54-63. ISSN: 2319 – 6734,IF: 5.962.V. Naga Padmini and Sandhya Cole. 2018. “Opticalproperties of the Dy3+ doped Lead Calcium Zinc Borateglasses”, Journal of Emerging Technologies and InnovativeResearch, 5 : 5, 11-17. ISSN: 2349-5162, IF: 5.87.M.C. Rao, K. Ravindranadh and RVSSN Ravi Kumar.2018. “Optical and EPR studies of Fe3+ doped tin oxide thinfilms by spray pyrolysis”, Journal of Optoelectronics andAdvanced Materials, 20: 3-4, 159-162. ISSN: 1454-4164.G.S.C. Bose, M. Venkata Ramanaiah, G. Naga Lakshmiand R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar. 2018. “Synthesis andcharacterization of ZnO-PVA nanopolymer”, Journal ofEmerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), 5: 5, 332-336. ISSN: 2349-5162.

DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENTDr. V. Divyathejomurthy. 2018. “Socio –EconomicConditions of Scheduled Caste Women (A Study of KrishnaDistrict of Andhra Pradesh” Journal of Research maGma, 2 :2, 64-72. ISSN: .2456-7078.

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY & SOCIAL WORKR.Gowthami and Saraswati Raju Iyer. 2018. “Female Re-porters: A Review of Sports Sector Journalism”. AGU Interna-tional Journal of Professional Studies & Research, (AGUIJPSR)(e-ISSN: 2455; p-ISSN: 2455-6106) Vol.No.6, Jan-June, 170-175.Dr. M. Trimurthi Rao. 2018. “Family Relations and DisputeResolution Process – A Socio-legal Study”, IncompatibleSpouses: Counselling Initiatives, Prof. M.Lakshmipati Raju,Visakhapatnam, Damodaram Sanjivayya National LawUniversity, 134-150, ISBN: 978-81-933989-5-1.

DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICSProf. B. Re. Victor Babu. 2018. “On measure of Rotatabilityfor second order response surface designs using symmetricalunequal block arrangements with two unequal block sizes”,

International Journal of Agricultural and Statistical Sciences,14 : 1, 1-6, ISSN: 0973-1903, IF: 0.2.

A.Vasudeva Rao and K. Renuka. 2018. “Approximate MLEstimation in Type I Generalized Logistic Distribution underType-II Right Censoring”, Journal of Global Research inMathematical Archives, 5 : 5, 14-24. ISSN: 2320-5822, IF:7.259.

G.Srinivasa Rao, K. Rosaiah and M.Sridhar Babu. 2018.“An Attribute Control Chart under Truncated Life Tests for theExponentiated Fréchet Distribution”, Quality Management, 19: 163, 47-51. ISSN: 1582-2559, IF: 1.42.

N.Neelima, B.Basaveswara Rao, K.Gangadhara Rao andK.Chandan. 2018. “Performance Analysis of web Applicationdeployment on cloud using M/M/S/K Queueing model”,International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 13 :11, 9485-9492. ISSN: 0973-4562.

Y Saritha, K Satish Kumar, K Chandan and G.Sridhar, “Astudy on N-policy FM/FG/1 vacation queuing system withserver timeout in triangular, trapezoidal and pentagon fuzzynumbers using ±-cuts”, International Journal of AdvanceResearch, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 4 : 2, 2310-2317. ISSN: 2454-132X, IF: 4.295.

B.Basaveswara Rao, B.B.V.Satya Vara Prasad,K.Gangadhara Rao and K.Chandan. 2018. “TransientAnalysis of Cognitive Radio Networks Using M/M/C/KQueueing Model With Interrupted Secondary User BufferMechanism”, Journal of Advance Research in dynamical &Control Systems, 10 : 9.

Prof. K. Rosaiah, Dr. G.S. Rao, Dr. M. Sridhar Babu. 2018.An Attribute Control Chart under Truncated Life Tests for theExponentiated Fréchet Distribution, Quality Management(Quality Access to Success), Vol. 19(163), p. 47-51. ISSN:1582-2559, IF: 1.42.

K Sai Swathi, CH Aruna, N Bharathi, N Viswam and GVSRAnjaneyulu. 2018. “Control charts and Cusums under lineartrend with Rayleigh distribution”, International Journal ofStatistics and Applied Mathematics; 3 3,11-18. ISSN: 2456-1452, IF: 5.34.

K Sai Swathi, CH Aruna, N Viswam and GVSRAnjaneyulu. 2018. “Control charts and Cusums under linertrend with Log-logistic Distribution”, International Journal ofStatistics and Applied Mathematics, 3 : 3, 126-132, IF: 5.34.

DEPARTMENT OF TELUGU & ORIENTAL LANGUAGESProf. Y. Prabhavathi. 2018. (i) “Singara Sakuntalamu –Kathasamvidhanamu”, Atmajyothi – National Monthly Journal,New Delhi, APTEL 08725/01/12004-TC. R.C.No.C3-1789/2004, Publisher: Ramananda Trust, Chirala, 15 : 6, 68-74.(ii) 2018. Seshendra Kavita Prasthanam, “Adunika TeluguSahityamlo Vachana Kavitwam – Samajika Vikasamu” – Book- National Publisher: KBN College, Vijayawada, ISBN: 978-81-92955-4-45.

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(iii) 2018. Mahakavya Nirmana Rachayitri Molla, VeyyellaTelugu Sahitya Vaibhavam:– International Publisher: SVKP& Dr. KS Raju Arts & Science College, Penugonda, WestGodavari District, A.P. 1 – 4, ISBN: 978-93-5300-753-9.(iv) 2018. “Maha Kavayitri Desabhkturalu TallapragadaViswasundaramma”, Chennai Telugu Prakasam NationalMonthly Journal, Editor: Dr.T.Sanjeeva Rao, Publisher:T.Bhaskar, Chennai. RNI/TNBIL/2016/68515. (v) 2018. “Grihalakshmi Swarna Kankanagrahita PonakaKanakamma”, Chennai Telugu Prakasam National MonthlyJournal, Editor: Dr.T.Sanjeeva Rao, Publisher: T.Bhaskar,Chennai. RNI/TNBIL/2016/68515.(vi) 2018. “Girika Balya Chitrana”, Balyam Tirigirani AmulyamPublisher: MVNJS & RVR College, Malikipuram, P. 74-77.ISBN: 978-93-5212-012-3.(vii) 2018. “Kinnerasanipatala Visishtata”, Viswanatha SahityaSamalochanam – SRR & CVR College, Vijayawada, 190-193. ISBN: 978-93-5288-332-5.

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY & AQUACULTUREP. Bujjamma and P. Padmavathi. 2018. “Effect of cadmiumon haematological changes in a freshwater catfish,Heteropneustes fossilis”. International Journal of ZoologyStudies, 3: 1, 132-141.Ravi Babu, B. and P. Padmavathi. 2018. “Secondarymetabolites of ethanolic leaf extract of Grewia hirsute”.European Journal of Biomedical and PharmaceuticalSciences, 5(1): 868-870.

ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYD.Akhila John. 2018. “Performance Analysis of High GainKu Band Square Choke Ring Antenna for MultipathMitigation”. International Journal of Microwave and OpticalTechnology (IJMOT) 13 : 3.CH.D.Uma Shankar. 2018. (i) “Speech Enhancement UsingCascaded LMS Algorithm”. International Journal for ModernTrends in Science and Technology, 3 : 7, ISSN: 2455-3778.(ii) “Performance analysis of Speech enhancement TechniquesUsing Adaptive Algorithm” International Journal of Scienceand Advance Research in Technology (IJSRAT), 4 : 6. ISSN:2395-1052.B.Bhaskar Rao (i) “Performance Analysis of Various Twostage Non Linear Adaptive FIR Filter Algorithms for PLI andBW Artifact Cancellation in ECG”. International Journal forResearch in Applied Science and EngineeringTechnology(IJSRAT), 6 : 5.

ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCESA.Prameela Rani. 2018. (i) “Study on Antirheumatoid ArthritisActivity”. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy”, 8:4,16-22. ISSN: 2319-4219.(ii) A.Pramela Rani. 2018. “Preparation and evaluation ofstarch acetate gliclazide micro particulate drug delivery

systems for oral controlled release: Invitro studies”, IndoAmerican Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 5:3, 1525-1531. ISSN: 2349-7750.

Dr. Sk. Mastanamma. 2018. (i) “Development and validationof a stability-indicating RP-HPLC method for the determinationof Betrixaban in bulk and its laboratory synthetic mixer”.Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and ChemicalSciences, 9 : 1, 71-79, ISSN: 0975-8585.

(ii) 2018. “Development and validation of stability indicatingRP-HPLC method for the simultaneous estimation ofSofosbuvir and Ledipasvir in bulk and their combined dosageform”. Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 4 : 1, 1-8. ISSN: 2314-7245.

(iii) 2018. “Analytical Quality by Design Approach for theDevelopment of UV-Spectophotometric method in theEstimation of Tenofovir Alafenamide in bulk and its LaboratorySynthetic Mixture”. Research Journal of Pharmacy andTechnology, 11 : 2, 499-503. ISSN: 0974-3618.

(iv) 2018. “Stability Indicating RP-HPLC Method Developmentand Validation for the Estimation of Atezolizumab in Bulkand Its Injectable Dosage Form”. Journal of PharmaceuticalResearch International, 18 : 5, 1-9. ISSN: 2456-9119.

ANU COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNINGDVSRK. Chaitanya, 2018. (i) Published a paper inConference Proceedings in International Journal of Researchpaper titled “A study of Strength Properties for M60 gradeconventional concrete with Blended cement concretes”, 7,222-227, ISBN :978-93-86954,

(ii) 2018. Published a paper in Conference Proceedings inInternational Journal of Research paper titled “ComparativeStudy on performance of Integral Semilntegral AndConventional Bridges, 7, 213-221, ISBN: 978-93-86954.

(iii) 2018. Published a paper in Conference Proceedings inInternational Journal of Research paper titled “ComparativeStudy on Concrete Box Girger (Single & Double Cells) BridgesUsing Finite Element Method”,7, 228-238, ISBN: 978-93-86954.

P. Neeharika. 2018. (i) Published a paper in ConferenceProceedings in International Journal of Research paper titled“A study of Strength Properties for M60 grade conventionalconcrete with Blended cement concretes”, 7, 222-227, ISBN:978-93-86954.

(ii) Published a paper in Conference Proceedings inInternational Journal of Research paper titled “ComparitiveStudy on performance of Integral Semi lntegral AndConventional Bridges, 7, 213-221, ISBN: 978-93-86954.

(iii) Published a paper in Conference Proceedings inInternational Journal of Research paper titled “ComparativeStudy on Concrete Box Girger (Single & Double Cells) BridgesUsing Finite Element Method”, 7, 228-238. ISBN: 978-93-86954.

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Awareness programme on MOOCs

ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

An awareness programme on MOOCs (Massive OpenOnline Course) was organised at ANU College ofPharmaceutical Sciences on 9th April, 2018. Prof. A.PrameelaRani, Principal, ANUCPS presided over the meeting and SriS. Koteswara Rao, Coordinator, MOOCs, ANU was the ChiefGuest. He said that India being ranked 3rd in the field ofpharmacy should adapt various courses related to pharmacythrough MOOCs for the all round development of buddingPharmacists. He also interacted with students of B.Pharmand M.Pharmacy. Teaching and Non teaching staff ofANUCPS participated in the programme.

Orientation Programme

An orientation pro-gramme was conducted on“Importance of Regulations for Development of field ofPharmacy” at ANUCPS on 11th April, 2018. Prof. Sai Kishore,Professor, Bapatla College of Pharmacy, the guest speakeroutlined the regulations to be followed for smooth working ofpharmacy and emphasised its importance. Prof. A.PrameelaRani, principal, ANUCPS felicitated the Speaker. TheTeaching & Non teaching staff, Students of ANUCPSparticipated in the programme.

NIRF RankingANU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences got ranked in 51-75 rank band in ranks released by National institute of

Ranking frame work (NIRF), Dept of MHRD, Government of India for the year 2017- 18. In this context, Prof. A.RajendraPrasad, Vice-Chancellor, ANU and other University authorities congratulated Prof. A.Prameela Rani, Principal, Teachingand Non- teaching Faculty of ANUCPS on 10th April, 2018.

ANNUAL DAY CELEBRATIONS

ANUCPS celebrated its 8th anniversary function on 25th April, 2018 with Pomp and grandeur. Prof. A.Rajendra Prasad,Vice Chancellor, ANU the Chief Guest extended his wishes to the Principal and faculty of Pharmacy for all round developmentof college in the coming years. Dr. Mannava Radha Krishna, Member, PCI was the Guest of Honor and Smt. KanakaDurga, Chairman, ELIP, graced the function. Prof. A. Prameela Rani, Principal, ANUCPS presented the annual report. TheCultural programmes by the students attracted the audience.

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ANU COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNINGCollege Day – Samsid ANU College of Architecture and Planning celebrated

its College Day “Samsid” on 29th April 2018. Vice ChancellorProf. A.Rajendra Prasad was the Chief Guest. ANU CAPPrincipal, S.Janaki Rama Murthy presided over the meeting.IIA Chairman Vivekananda Swamy, Ar. VR.Chowadry, Ar.K.B.Srivastav, Mr. S.Mohan IAS, Additional CommissionerAP CRDA were the Guests of Honour.

Workshop on Model MakingANU CAP organized a two day workshop on Model

Making during 11-12 April, 2018. Architect Ar. Patnaik,Professor, Andhra University guided the students regarding3D model making, its shape, volume and foam. The Principal,S. Janaki Rama Murthy presided over the workshop.

RUSA VISITSri K.Hari Prasad, State Project Director and Prof.

S.Varadarajan, Secretary, APSCHE & Nodal Officer visited ANUCampus and verified the construction of new buildings under RUSAFunds in ANU Campus on 22nd June, 2018. They visited the NewBoys Hostel, New Girls Hostel, 2nd Floor of Hindi Bhavan, ComputerCentre and Over Head Water Tank in Acharya Nagarjuna University.Prof. G.V.S.R. Anjaneyulu, Coordinator, RUSA accompanied theteam.

OBITUARY

Dr. J. Siva Rama Krishna, Department of Physics passed away on18-06-2018. In a meeting, the University officials, staff and studentsacknowledged the services rendered by him and conveyed condolencesto the bereaved family.

ICAR DG meets the Vice-ChancellorDr. Tilak Mahapathra, Secretary, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Director of General Ministry of Agriculture,

Government of India, visited ANU and interacted with Prof. A. Rajendra Prasad, Vice-Chancellor, ANU on 04-05-2018.

HRD PLACEMENTS1. M/S. SANTHA BIOTECHNICS (P) LTD. HYDERABAD : The company conducted the Placement Drive for Campus

Students in the Departments of Bio-Chemistry, Bio technology, Zoology, Aquaculture and Food & Nutrition. 32Students attended the Campus Placements on 2nd April, 2018.

2. HETERO BIOPHARMA LTD. M.Sc. Microbiology, Bio-Technology and Bio-Chemistry Department students attendedthe interview conducted by Hetero Bio Pharma Ltd on 6th April, 2018.

3. C P AQUACULTURE (INDIA) PVT. LTD. : 23 Students from Aquaculture & Zoology Department of UniversityScience College attended the interview held on 30th April 2018 by CP Aquaculture (India) Pvt Ltd and 12 of them gotplacement.

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A delegation from New Mexico State University PillipL. D. Leaon, Professor in Electrical Engineering, David G.M. Michael, Professor in School of Electrical and ComputerScience and Dr. Kumar Annavarapu, India Co-ordinator visitedAcharya Nagarjuna University on 21-05-2018.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CELL

ANU extended MoU with Toyama University, Japan,for Research in Botany, Biochemistry, Biotechnology andPharmacy in the two universities was signed on 22-05-2018. Toyama University officials agreed to release fundsfor Educational infrastructure to the Scholars. The MOUwas signed by Prof. A. Rajendra Prasad, Vice-Chancellorand Prof. Heroke, Director of Prefectural, JapanGovernment. Deputy Director, Ogenola, Prof. K. John Paul,Registrar, Prof. GVSR. Anjaneyulu, Director, InternationalStudent Cell, Prof. Abdul Noorbasha, Principal, ANUCollege of Arts, Commerce and Law, ANU were present.

MoUs

ANU signed an MoU with Lincoln University College,Malaysia for Dual Degree Program and Research & Ph. Dprograms. Dr. Amiya Bhaumik CEO & Vice ChancellorLincoln University College, Malaysia and Prof. K. JohnPaul, Registrar, Acharya Nagarjuna University signed theMoU on 22-06-2018.

An MOU between 3D Lab in ANU Acharya NagarjunaUniversity and Dasalt Company of France was signed on22- 5-2018. Dasalt Company has promised to establish3D Technology Research Lab. State Skill DevelopmentCorporation and Centurian University are helping inestablishing this lab in the University Engineering College.Prof. A. Rajendra Prasad, Vice-Chancellor, ANU, Dr. Rao,Vice-President, Centurian University, Prof. E. SrinivasaReddy Principal, Prof. Siddaiah Dean, UniversityEngineering College, Prof. John Paul, Registrar, ANU, Prof.G.V.S.R Anjaneyulu, Coordinator, International StudentCell were present.

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SEMINARS / CONFERENCES ATTENDEDDEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

Dr. B. Hari Babu. (i) Presented a paper on “Synthesis andbiological evaluation of Schiff base derivatives of furfural basedheterocyclic flavones”, at the International conference onScience and Technology Management, (ICSTM-2018).Thailand, Bangkok during 5 -6 June, 2018.

(ii) Presented a paper on “Synthesis of new C-dimethylatedChalcones as Potential tubercular agents”, at the Internationalconference on State of Knowledge of Chemistry in Industryand Environment (SKCIE-2018), SVRM College and Journalof Applicable Chemistry, Nagaram, Guntur, A.P. during 22 -24June, 2018.

(iii) Presented a paper on “Reaction of O-methylated flavoneswith semicarbazide: Serrendipitous selective demethlation”,at the One day National Seminar on Novel ChemicalStrategies for Sustainable Environment Department ofChemistry in association with Andhra Pradesh pollutioncontrol board (APPCB) & P.B. Siddhartha College of Arts &Science, Vijayawada on 22nd March, 2018.

(iv) Presented paper on “Synthesis, Characterisation andAntimicrobial activities of Cu derivatives of NH-I Complexes”,at the National Conference on Innovations in Chemical andPharmaceutical Sciences”, Department of PharmaceuticalChemistry, Telangana University, Dichapally, Nizamabadduring 14-15 February, 2018.

(v) Presented paper on “Synthesis of Indazole derivativestowards development of potent cytotoxic and AntibacterialAgents”, Departments of Physics, Chemistry & Electronics,SIR C Reddy College, Eluru, W.G.Dist. Synthesis of Imidazolederivatives towards development of potent cytotoxic andAntibacterial agents. Two day International conference onMaterials for Energy and Environment Protection during 12-13 February, 2018.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCEProf. G. V. Chalam. Delivered a Lecture as Resource Personon “Commodity Derivatives Markets” at the National Seminaron Capacity Building Program organized by Dept. ofManagement Studies at Annamacharya Institute of Technologyand Sciences, Tirupathi during 13 - 14 June, 2018.

DEPARTMENT OF BIO-TECHNOLOGYDr. P. Udaya Sri: Presented a paper on “A Green Approachfor Textile Dye Biodegradation” at the National Seminar onEnvironment, Urbanisation and Bioresources Management

(NS-EUBRM-2017), organized by the Department ofEnvironmental Sciences, Andhra University , Visakhapatnam,during 28-30 June, 2017.

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGU. Surya Kameswari: Participated in the FacultyDevelopment Programme (Summer Course) on “Big DataAnalytics” MeitY, Govt. of India E&ICT Academy, andNIT, Warangal 21-05-2018 to 25-05-2018.U. Surya Kameswari: Participated in the FacultyDevelopment Programme on “Firewall installation,configuration and management” Paloalto Networks and ICTAcademy and Andhra Loyola Institute of Engineering andTechnology, Vijayawada 04-06-2018 to 08-06-2018.

DEPARTMENT OF HRMDr. Nagaraju Battu & Jonnalagada Sudhakar: Presenteda paper on “Leadership Challenges In The Indian Air ForceDue To Changing Cultural Values In The Indian Society” atthe 1st International Conference on Pastoral and Agro-PastoralCommunity Development for Sustainable Livelihood IICSU-2018), Samara University, Samara, Ethiopia, during 19-21june 2018.

P. G. DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL STUDIES ANDRESEARCH

Dr. I. Durga Prasad: Participated in the one week RefresherCourse for Law Teachers on “March of Law: Critical Reflectionin Law Teaching and Research Methodology” organized byNational Law School of India University, Bangalore, inassociation with Bar Council of Kerala M K Nambyar Academyfor continuing Legal Education, Kochi during 9-15 June, 2018.

DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENTDr.V.Divyathejomurthy (i) Participated and presented a paperon “Voluntary action and Rural Development” in the NationalSeminar on “Rural Development in India: Issues andChallenges with Special Reference to Andhra Pradesh”organized by Department of Rural Development, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar University, Srikakulam, on April 30th 2018.

(ii) Participated and presented a paper on “Non-GovernmentalOrganizations Initiative in Disaster Management” in the 7th

International Multidisciplinary Conference on “Global InnovativeResearch Dimensions” Jointly organized by InternationalCouncil for Development Research, Seshadripuram Academyof Business Studies, KS Town, Bangalore, Oriental ResearchInstitute, University of Mysore, State Planning Board,Naresuan University Thailand, on 22-23 June 2018.

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DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICSThe following papers were presented at a National Seminaron Recent Trends in Statistical Theory and Applications- 2018.Department of Statistics, University of Kerala, Trivandrum,during 28-30 June, 2018.

(i) P. Chiranjeevi and B. Re. Victor Babu “Modified measureof rotatability for second order response surface designs usingcentral composite designs”.

(ii) P. Pavani, M. Sumesh Kumar, Dr. P. Venkata Rao, andProf. B. Re. Victor Babu: “Effect of sowing time onperformance of urdbean cultivars under reined conditions.

(iii) M. Sumesh Kumar, P. Pavani, Dr. P. Venkata Rao,and Prof. B. Re. Victor Babu: “Effect of sowing time ongrowth and yield of undbean under rainfed environments”.

N Liji Prasanna, N. Supriya, K. Pradeep Sai, Dr. M.Sreekanth and Prof. B. Re. Victor Babu “Screening ofPigeonpea Gemplasm against Major Insect Pests under FieldConditions”.

Prof. K.Chandan, gave a key note address at the, NationalConference on “Recent Trends in Statistical Modeling andApplications”, organized by Department of Mathematics,Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology,Hyderabad, on 18th April, 2018 also chaired a lession.

Ch. Suresh Babu K.Gangadhara Rao, B.BasaveswaraRao and Prof. K.Chandan, presented a paper on, “TheAnalysis of Performance Metrics on various Routing Protocolsusing ANOVA”, in National Conference on “Recent Trends inStatistical Modeling and Applications”, organized byDepartment of Mathematics, Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute ofEngineering and Technology, Hyderabad, on 18th April,2018.

K.Satish Kumar and Prof. K.Chandan, presented a paperon, “Optimal Strategy Analysis of N- Policy Mx/M/1 VacationQueueing System with Server Start-up and Time-out”, inNational Conference on “Recent Trends in Statistical Modelingand Applications”, organized by Department of Mathematics,Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology,Hyderabad, on 18th April, 2018.

G.Sridhar, K.Satish Kumar and Prof. K.Chandan,presented a paper on, “A Study on FM/FM/1 Queuing Systemwith Hendecagonal Fuzzy Number using ±-Cuts”, in NationalConference on “Recent Trends in Statistical Modeling andApplications”, organized by Department of Mathematics,Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology,Hyderabad, on 18th April, 2018.

Y.Saritha, K.Satish Kumar, Prof. K.Chandan andA.Ankamma Rao, presented a paper on, “Mx/G/1 VacationQueuing System with Two Types of Repair facilities and ServerTime-out”, in National Conference on “Recent Trends inStatistical Modeling and Applications”, organized byDepartment of Mathematics, Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute ofEngineering and Technology, Hyderabad, on 18th April,2018.

Dr. V.N.Rama Devi, K. Satish Kumar and Prof. K.Chandan,presented a paper on, “Cost Analysis of Two-Phase Mx/M/1Queuing system in the Transient state with N-Policy andServer Breakdowns”, in National Conference on “RecentTrends in Statistical Modeling and Applications”, organizedby Department of Mathematics, Gokaraju Rangaraju Instituteof Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, on 18th April,2018.Dr. V.N.Rama Devi and Prof. K.Chandan, presented a paperon, “Cost Analysis of Two-phase M/EK/1 Queuing system inTransient state with N-Policy and Server Breakdowns”, inNational Conference on “Recent Trends in Statistical Modelingand Applications”, organized by Department of Mathematics,Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology,Hyderabad, on 18th April, 2018.

B.Basaveswara Rao, Suneetha Bulla and Prof.K.Chandan, presented a paper on, “An Analytic Model forEstimating Utilization of Elastic Cloud Computing Services”,at the National Conference on Recent Trends in StatisticalModeling and Applications, organized by the department ofMathematics, Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineeringand Technology, Hyderabad, on 18th April, 2018.

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORKDr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: (i) Resource Person at the NavaNirmana Deeksha Programme, organized by ANU, Spoke on“Welfare and Empowerment” at the Committee Room, on 05-06-2018.(ii) Gave 2 sessions on 1.Challenges and Limitations of Gen-der Budget & 2. How to Make Budgets Gender Responsive atthe Three day Residential Training Programme on Gender Bud-geting & Auditing, organized by Andhra Pradesh Human Re-source Management Institute (Government of Andhra Pradesh)at A.P.M. H.R.D.I. Bapatla on 13-06-2018.DEPARTMENT OF TELUGU & ORIENTAL LANGUAGES

Prof. P. Varaprasada Murthy. Presented a paper on “21st

century challenges in the area of Open & Distance Educationin India” in the XXI IDEA Annual Conference organised by theCentre for Distance Education, Acharya Nagarjuna University,Nagarjuna Nagar during 29th April to 1st May, 2018.

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Pror. G.Y.Prabhavathi Devi: Presented a paper on “MahaKavya Nirmana Rachayitri Molla”, at the Veyyela TeluguSahitya Vaibhavam – International Seminar, SVKP & Dr.K.S.Raju Arts & Science College, Penugonda, West GodavariDistrict during 2-3 April, 2018.

ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYG.Prathibha, D.Akhila, P. Dhana Lakshmi, CH.D.UmaShankar, K.S.Raja Shekar Dr.B.S.Naga KishoreK.Lakshmi Bhavani, G. Padma Ratna, B. Bhakar Raoand M.Usha attended the National Seminar on Small SatelliteSystems held at ANU, during 20 -21 April, 2018.

G.Prathibha D.Akhila John Ch.D.Uma Sankar and K.S.Raja Sekhar: attended a work shop on Research SkillsDevelopment at PVP Siddhartha College of Engineering,Vijayawada, during 9 -13 April, 2018.

K.S.Raja Sekhar: attended “Pattern Recognition, MachineLearning and Computer Vision Applications using MATLABwith Hands-on Training” at Vignan’s University, Vadlamudi,Guntur, during 7-11 May, 2018.

K.Lakshmi Bhavani: attended “Practical RF Antenna Design”at Chalapathi Engineering College, Lam, Gunutr, during 4 to10 June 2018.

K.Lakshmi Bhavani: attended “Research Skills Development”at PVP Siddhartha College of Engineering, Vijayawada, during9 -13 April, 2018.

G.Padma Ratna and B.Bhaskar Rao: attended “ResearchSkills Development” at PVP Siddhartha College ofEngineering, Vijayawada, during 9 -13 April, 2018.

ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCESDr. D.Ravi Sankar Reddy: Participated in the 208th

Orientation/ Refresher Course Sponsored by Ministry of youthAffairs & Sports, Gov. of India UTOC, Andhra University,

Visakhapatnam during 26.03.2018-01.04.2018 (7days).

Pathuri Raghuveer: Participated in the Faculty DevelopmentProgramme sponsored by SAGTE on “Research SkillsDevelopment” organized by Prasad V Potluri SiddharthaInstitute of Technology, during 9-13 April 2018.

ANU COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGCh.Mounika: Attended the IGBC Training programme, during23rd June - 21st July, 2018 Hyderabad.

P.Neeharika: Attended the International Conference onEngineering, Science & Technology and Management on 30th

June, 2018 at Vikas College of Eng. & Technology, Vijayawada.

DVSRK Chaitanya: Attended the International Conferenceon Engineering, Science & Technology and Management on30th June, 2018 at Vikas College of Eng. & Technology,Vijayawada.

ANU ONGOLE CAMPUSDEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

Dr. Ch. Thandava Krishna (i) Attended two day Nationalseminar on Social Economy of Human Development andEase of Living in India organized by Department ofEconomics, Institute for Economic and Social Justice AndhraUniversity, Visakhapatnam and presented a paper on “therole of NGOs for the Welfare of the Elderly”, during 6-7 Oct.2018.

(ii) presented a paper on “Dr. Ambedkar”s views on Socialand Economic Justice” at the two day National Conferenceon Dr. Ambedkar’s Thoughts on Indian Economy at MaduraiKamaraj University, Tamil Nadu, during 15- 16 Oct. 2018.

GUEST LECTUREDr. V. Tulasi Das: Gave a talk on Impact of ChangeManagement on Stress among the Nurses ChangeManagement: Problems and Perspectives, at the PG Dept.of Business Management, VR Siddartha Engineering College,Vijayawada, held on 3rd April, 2018.

Accreditation and International Rankings of ANU

Acharya Nagarjuna University is Accredited “A” Grade by National Assessment & AccreditationCouncil of India (NAAC).

Acharya Nagarjuna University is ranked among 201-250 as per BRICS World Ranking. Acharya Nagarjuna University is among the Top 20 Universities in India as per Times Higher Education

Ranking.Acharya Nagarjuna University stands No. 1 among the Andhra Pradesh Universities as per Web of

Universities Ranking.Acharya Nagarjuna University stands in second position as per the ranking given by Andhra Pradesh

State Government.Acharya Nagarjuna University stands in second position in Andhra Pradesh as per 4ICU.

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Training Programme for Programme Officers, NSS

N S S ACTIVITIES

208th Orientation Training Programme was organized for 26 Programme Officers of NSS units of different Colleges,for a period of 7 days i.e. from 26.03.2018 to 01.04.2018. The programme was organized by University Training and OrientationCentre, Andhra University and Empanelled Training Institute, Ministry of Youth Affairs and sports. The programme wascoordinated by Dr. P.P.S Paul Kumar, Programme Coordinator, NSS Cell, ANU; Dr. NAD Paul, Coordinator-TOC, AU; and Dr.Adinarayana, Asst, TOC, AU.

RETIREMENT FUNCTION OF NON-TEACHING STAFF

The Retirement function of Smt K. Kousalya Kumari,Senior Assistant, Sri P.B.Narayana, Junior Assistant, SriG. Gopal Reddy, Head Cook, Smt. G. Nagamani, Attender,ANU was conducted on 30-04-2018 at Deichmann Auditorium,ANU. Prof. A Rajendra Prasad, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. K. JohnPaul, Registrar, Sri B. Pulla Rao, President, Sri N. NageswaraRao, Secretary, VIKASA and Non-teaching staff participatedin the felicitation function and acknowledged their servicesto the University.

The Retirement function of Janab Shaik Rahaman,Deputy Registrar, Sri U.V Krishnam Raju DEE, Sri J.V.Krishnaiah, Library Asst. Sri R.Bhavana Rushi, Asst.Registrar, Sri B. Anji Reddy, Asst. Registrar, Sri BSRCMurthy, Jr. Asst. Sri R. Sambi Reddy, Jr. Asst. Smt. K.S.S.Devi, Store maid, ANU was conducted on 29-06-2018 atDeichmann Auditorium, ANU. Prof. A. Rajendra Prasad, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. K. John Paul, Registrar, Prof. M. KoteswaraRao and Prof. K. Venkata Rao, EC Members, Prof. N. Samuel,(Retd.) ANU, Sri B.Raja Sekhar and Sri K. Srinivasa Rao,President and Secretary VIKASA and Non-teaching Staffparticipated in the felicitation function and acknowledged theirservices to the University.

State Level Programme Coordinator’s Review Meeting

State Level Programme Coordinator’s Review Meeting was conducted at Sri Krishna Devaraya University, Ananthapurduring 27-28 April, 2018. The NSS Co-ordinator Dr. P.P.S. Paul Kumar attended the meeting.

NSS Wing put up a Chalivendram at main gate of ANU Campus on 2nd May, 2018.

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RESEARCH DEGREES AWARDED DURING 01-04-2018 to 31-06-2018

M. Phil. Degrees Awarded

S.No. Name of the Scholar Name of the Guide Subject Date1. Chaitanya CH. Dr.T.V. Pradeep Kumar Mathematics 01.05.20182. N.Siva Rama Krishna Prof. K.Rosaiah Statistics 04.05.183. Mothrapu Amulya Prof. K. Rosaiah Statistics 04.05.184. Visweswara Rao Dokka Dr. G. Gridhar Physics 10.05.185. Brahmaiah Samke Prof. N. Veeraiah Physics 10.05.186. Mounika Geedigunta Dr. V. Venkatarathnamma Zoology 10.05.187. Nageswara Rao Chekka Dr. G. Anita Journalism 16.05.188. K.V.M.K.Srinivas Dr. B. Naga Raju HRM 08.06.189. Anitha. D Dr. M. Manoranjani Chemistry 11.06.18

Ph. D. Degree Awarded

1. Waael F. Hassawby Dr. G. Chenna Reddy English 07-04-18

2. Deepthipriya K Dr. Ghanta Venkaiah Chowdary Biotechnology 07-04-18

3. Bh. Sreedhar Reddy Dr. V. Tulasi Das HRM 09-04-18

4. Suresh Kumar Ponnada Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao Biotechnology 09-04-18

5. Meera Sowjanya Katta Dr. A. Krishna Satya Biotechnology 12-04-18

6. Vara Prasad Chakka Dr. U.V. Mallavadhani Chemistry 12-04-18

7. R. Christuratnam Prof. S. Vijaya Raju Commerce 23-04-18

8. Ratna Valli B Dr. S. Anitha Devi Commerce 23-04-18

9. Chakravarthy V Dr. R. Siva Rama Prasad Commerce 23-04-18

10. Ramanjaneyulu Polineni Dr. Ch. Kalavathi Telugu 23-04-18

11. Palepu Ravi Prof. Y.P. Rama Subbaiah LAW 23-04-18

12. Patturi Sreenivasulu Dr. N.V. Krishna Rao Telugu 23-04-18

13. Chiluvuri Sarojini Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao Zoology 23-04-18

14. Vustelamuri Padmavathi Prof. B. Kesava Rao Chemistry 25-04-18

15. Kavi Dhaja Prof. J. Seetharavamma Buddhist Studies 26-04-18

16. N. Vidya Praveena Prof. G.Y. Prabhavathi Devi Telugu 26-04-18

17. V.Venkateswara Rao Dr. J.R. Priyadarsini Education 26-04-18

18. Satyanarayana Purimitla Dr. G. Subrahmanya Sastry Chemistry 26-04-18

19. Krupavaram B Dr. N. Koteswara Rao Biotechnology 26-04-18

20. S.S. Mani Kiran Prof. N. Rama Rao Biotechnology 26-04-18

21. Vijaya Vani Pachala Dr. T.v. Pradeep Kumar Mathematics 26-04-18

22. Haranath Reddy K Prof. D.V.R. Sai Gopal Biotechnology 26-04-18

23. Bala Krishna Dandamudi Dr. P.P.S. Paul Kumar Phy. Education 04-05-18

24. Dasu Baddipudi Dr. P. Bhaskara Rao Law 10-05-18

25. Sunanda Gudivada Prof. Noor Basha Abdul Commerce 10-05-18

26. G.V . Naga Pavan Kumar Prof. K. Satyanarayana Sanskrit 10-05-18

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27. Chanda Prakash Prof. K. Satyanarayana Sanskrit 10-05-18

28. Krishna Priya P Dr. V. Narasimha Rao Commerce 10-05-18

29. Josephin Sandhya Rani B. Prof. M. Koteswara Rao Economics 10-05-18

30. Suresh Boddu Dr. M. Srinivasa Reddy and

Prof. N. Veeraiah (as a Co-guide) Physics 10-05-18

31. Abbaraju Manjusri Dr. K. Hanuma Reddy Mathematics 10-05-18

32. Vijayarao Pidugu Dr. A. Krishna Satya Biotechnology 10-05-18

33. Suresh Babu Kochara Dr. K. Sunita Zoology 10-05-18

34. Ravi Sankar Reddy Janga Dr. A.S. Rama Krishna Education 16-05-18

35. Naresh Vasupalli Prof. S. R. Bhat Biotechnology 16-05-18

36. Manjulatha Gunturu Dr. T. Mohapatra Biotechnology 16-05-18

37. Anjali Gummadi Dr. S. Anitha Devi Commerce 17-05-18

38. Vadhri Suryanarayana Dr. R. Satya Prasad Comp.Sci.& Eng. 19-05-18

39. Jyothi Basu Tammu Dr. K. Venkata Ramana Biotechnology 19-05-18

40. Madireddi SSV Srikumar Prof. Noorbasha Abdul Commerce 22-05-18

41. Madireddi SSV Srikumar Prof. Noorbasha Abdul Commerce 22-05-18

42. Indu Pavan Kumar K. Prof. L. Jayasree LAW 23-05-18

43. T. Srinivasa Ravi Kiran Dr. R. Satya Prasad Comp.Sci.& Engg 23-05-18

44. Indu Pavan Kumar K. Prof. L. Jayasree LAW 23-05-18

45. ALV Raghava Chowdary Dr. R. Siva Rama Prasad 26-05-18

46. Sharon lily Dasari Dr. V. Tulasi das HRM 26-05-18

47. Raja Rajeswari Katta Prof. A. Suneetha Pharmacy 26-05-18

48. N. Venkateswara Rao Dr. T. Narayana Murthy Commerce 01-06-18

49. Asok G Prof. A. Subrahmanyam Law 01-06-18

50. Ch. Richard Benaud [Alias] Kalyan Ram Dr. Battu Nagaraju HRM 01-06-18

51. Marri Suneetha Dr. R. Satya Prasad Comp.Sci.&Engg 01-06-18

52. Nagababu Peddinti Dr. V. Umamaheswara Rao Microbiology 01-06-18

53. B. Sekhar Dr. R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar Physics 01-06-18

54. Pamulapati Ashok Reddy Dr. K. Rajasekhara Rao Comp.Sci& Engg 05-06-18

55. Madhavi Mannava Dr. M. Raghu Ram Microbiology 11-06-18

56. Jangala Swathi Dr. A. Krishna Satya Biotechnology 11-06-18

57. Bollavarapu Subha Prof. M. Koteswara Rao Economics 12-06-18

58. R. Naga Raja Dr. R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar Physics 13-06-18

59. Pallavi Rudrapati Dr. A. Amrutha Valli Microbiology 20-06-18

60. Indiael Daniel Kaaya Prof. Noorbasha Abdul Commerce 26-06-18

61. Sandeep Talluri Dr. M. Esther Suneela Education 26-06-18

62. Shaik Sadulla Dr. K. Sri Rama Krishna ECE 26-06-18

63. K. Naresh Kumar Prof. N. Veeraiah Physics 26-06-18

64. P. Sravana Kumar Dr.M.Subba Rao Biochemistry 26-06-18

65. P. Prasanna Kumari Prof. Z. Vishnuvardhan Botany 26-06-18

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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORTS SCIENCES

Two day workshop on Foundation Course in First Aid inCollaboration with Indian Red Cross Society was organizedby the University college of Physical Education during 17-18April, 2018.The Vice-Chancellor Prof. A. Rajendra Prasadspoke about the accidents in the society. The Chief Guest,Dr. Sridhar Reddy, Director, Red Cross Society gave an aware-ness speech on First Aid. Dr. Annamma, Coordinator, RedCross Society and Dr. PPS Paul Kumar, Director, PhysicalEducation, ANU, Dr. Rammohan Rao, Scholars and Studentsparticipated in the programme.

APPECET - 2018

Women candidates applied for APPECET -2018. The Test wasconducted for eight days from 24th to 31st May on the cam-pus. The Physical Test was held for Men for 6 days and forwomen for 2 days. A total of 2790 including 581 women candi-dates attended the test. Around 97% candidates were quali-fied in the tests. Dr.P.P.S.Paul Kumar acted as Convener ofAPPECET-2018. The Examiners were drawn from differentUniversities and professional colleges of Andhra Pradesh.

As per the directions of A.P.SCHE, Amaravati, AcharyaNagarjuna University has conducted the APPECET-2018 foradmissions into DPED and B.P.Ed courses. Each course isof two years duration. A total of 3807 candidates including 871

SAAP Chairman Visits ANU

Dr. P. Ankamma Chowdary, newly appointed Chairmanof Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh, visited AcharyaNagarjuna University campus to review the state level Athleticssummer coaching camp on 11th May, 2018. The camp wasstarted on 24th April to train children of 14 to 18 years agegroup at SAAP Center of Excellence in Athletics at ANU. Dr.P.Ankamma Chowdary asked the concerned officials aboutthe details of the training program and of the necessaryarrangements for the camp. He sought the advices, help andco-operation of experts in the field of sports to develop AndhraPradesh in the field of sports, and assured the students thathe would very soon secure the guidance of international coachesalso. In this connection, the Director of Physical Education,Prof. Y.Kishore and Dr. P.P.S.Paul Kumar, Principal, UCPESSfelicitated the SAAP Chairman at the synthetic Athletic Track.Dr. N.Srinivas Rao, Secretary, Sports Board, Krishna University,Dr. J.V.N.Prasad, Lecturer in Physical Education, AndhraLoyola College, Mahesh, Coach DSDO, Guntur, Sri P.PrasadReddy, Chief Coach of SAAP center of excellence in Athleticsat ANU and students of UCPESS participated in the program.

Valedictory Function of Athletics Summer CampThe summer coaching camp in Athletics conducted by

SAAP at center of excellence in Athletics at ANU wassuccessfully completed on 14th May, 2018. Dr. P.P.S.PaulKumar, Principal, UCPESS, ANU was the Chief Guest for thisfunction. Sri Rama Krishna, OSD & Special Officer of SAAP,Center of Excellence in Athletics, Sri P.Prasad Reddy, ChiefCoach and Mahesh, DSDO, Guntur participated in the program.In this coaching camp, 20 boys and 20 girls were tested indifferent items of Physical fitness, in different events and

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regarding their skills. All the trainers were given sports kitsand certificates.

Sports Schools Selections at ANUSports Authority of Andhra Pradesh requested the

department of Physical Education, A.N.U to conduct selectiontrails for children who passed 3rd class and are of 8-9 yearsage group for admission into 4th class in Dr.Y.S.R.KadapaSports School and Vijayanagaram Regional Sports School forthe year 2018-19. Each of the above schools have 40 seatswhile 20 are for boys and 20 are for girls. Apart from thecandidates weight and height, the selection tests included 30meters flying start, 6 x10 shuttle run, standing broad jump,vertical jump, medical ball throw, Bend and reach, 800 metersrun to judge their physical efficiency.

62 girls and 139 boys from all districts of Andhra Pradeshparticipated in the state level selection test on 26th and 27thof June, 2018. The tests were conducted by Prof.Y.Kishore,Director of Physical Education, ANU and Lecturers in PhysicalEducation from the areas of Krishna University and AcharyaNagarjuna University and testers appointed by SAAP. Whileresearch scholars and students of Physical Educationassisted. Sri.P.Ramakrishna, OD, SAAP, Smt.K.VenkataRamana, Dy. Director of SAAP supervised the entire process.Dr.J.Ramamohan Rao, Sri.D.Suryanarayana, Faculty membersof UCPESS, A.N.U participated took part in the 2 dayprograme.

NSNIS 6 Week Certificate CourseDepartment of Physical Education & Sports Sciences,

ANU has conducted NSNIS 6 Week Certificate Course insports coaching for Athletics, Football, Handball, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho & Volleyball from 15th May to 23rd June, 2018. This is forthe 8th time that Sports Authority of India entrusted theresponsibility of conducting this course on university campus.The course was conducted in six disciplines. A Total of 93candidates received training in this course.

Valedictory Function

& Former Director International Students Cell and Sri.B.Venkata Reddy, Rtd Joint Commissioner of Labour, Gunturwere the Guests of Honor. The certificates were presented tothe candidates by their respective coaches.

The Coaches of Athletics, Football, Handball, Kabaddi,Kho-Kho, Volleyball disciplines were felicitated by the Directorof Physical Education and Trainees of the disciplines. Prof. Y.Kishore, Director of Physical Education was felicitated bycoaches of NSNIS and trainees of the NSNIS.

Felicitation to Prof. Y. Kishore, Director of Physical Education

Prof. Y. Kishore who served the Department of PhysicalEducation & Sports Sciences as Director of Physical EducationI/c and secretary, Sports Board of Acharya Nagarjuna Universityfor about 12 years retired from his service on attaining the ageof superannuation. Dr. Y. Kishore joined the university asAssistant Director of Physical Education on 10th August, 1981and became Deputy Director of Physical Education in 1994.He worked as first registrar (on deputation) at Krishna University,Machilipatnam during the academic year 2008-09. Prof.Y.Kishore served the University in various positions like, Head,Principal, Dean, Chairman, Board of Studies PhysicalEducation. He also served as co-ordinator, Dean of EducationDepartment. He was also a member of the Academic senate.

As researcher he has many publications, and guided agood number of M.Phils & Ph.Ds. as Directors. He initiated forthe allotment of and organized many South Zone and All IndiaInter University Tournaments. He was the convener forAPPECET for many years till 2016 with very brief internals. Hewas instrumental in making ANU as the first venue in southIndia for the conduct of NSNIS 6 weeks certificates course insports coaching as well as creating very good infrastructure forsports namely Blue Synthetic Athletic Track with flood lightingsystem of Internal standards. Prof. Y. Rajendra Prasad, Vice-Chancellor of Andhra Pradesh, Prof. K. John Paul, Registrarand Sri P.Ankamma Chowdary, Chairman SAAP, Dr. P.P.S.PaulKumar, Principal, UCPESS, Dr. P.Johnson, Vice-Principal,UCPESS D. Suryanarayana, Co-ordinator, Yoga Course, Dr.J. Ramamohan Rao and Dr. B.Innaia Faculty members ofUCPESS and many others attended the felicitation function on30.06.2018. All the staff teaching and non teaching felicitatedand thanked Prof. Y.Kishore for his service both in his officialcapacity and in his individual capacity.

The Valedictory function for Six Weeks Certificate Coursewas conducted on 23rd June, 2018. Prof. M.Koteswara Rao,Professor of Economics, Member Executive Council & DeanCollege Development Council, ANU, Prof. V.Chandra SekharaRao, Founder Director of Center for Distance Education, ANU