Comparative Effect Of Tetrapack Juices And Fresh Fruit Juices On Blood Glucose Level Among Healthy Individuals Comparative Effect of Juices on Blood Glucose Level

Uses of tetra pack juices enhances the risk of diabetes and obesity. People were unaware of impact of fresh fruit juices on health. Objective: To compare the effect of tetra pack juices and fresh fruit juices on blood glucoselevels among healthy individuals Methods: 10 participants were selected using an internationalstandard Glycemic Index (GI) test protocol. After getting their fasting blood sample theywereinstructed to consume all the juice served in a period of 5 min. Further blood samples were takenat different intervals of time that is 0, 30, 60, 90, 120 and 150 minutes after consumption. Participants wereremained sedentaryduring each session. Blood was obtained by finger-prick and tested by the glucometer. Results: The glycemic index of Apple juice Nestle has the glycemic index of 95.87, Orangejuice Nestle has the GI value 93.78, Apple juice fresh has the GI value of 92.17 and Orangejuice fresh has the glycemic index value of 99.07, respectively Conclusions: Detailed study of glycemic index of tetrapack juices (Nestle Apple and Orangejuice) and fresh fruit juices (Apple and Orange juice) showed similar impact on the blood glucose level of healthy individual. In the study, both types of juices were found to be equally hyperglycemic (GI 70+) causing a fast rise in blood-sugarlevels, hence should not be given to diabetic patients

Personnel Management in Islamic Framework

Today a good personnel management is the most important competitive factor for any business organization. Personnel management is an extension to the general management and is concerned with manpower planning, acquisition of competent workforce, their performance appraisal, training and development and compensating them and have good relations with them to make their fullest contribution to the organization. In a highly competitive environment of today‟s business, ignoring cultural and religious issues in people management is committing corporative suicidal. The purpose of this research thesis is to explore the nature and contents of personnel management in Islamic perspective. Present research thesis is designed to answer questions such as; do Islamic teachings offer relevant perspectives on personnel management issues? Are the treatments of personnel management issues in Islam compatible with evolving organizational concepts? The present research is aimed at developing a conceptual framework of personnel management based on the Islamic principles, not only to ensure success in the running of the business but at the same time making sure that the moral and ethical values of Islam are observed. It addresses the modern issues of personnel management in line with early Islamic instructions. The research work is conceptual and theoretical in nature. A qualitative approach based on extensive review of relevant literature and the employment of examples from Islamic history has been used in this research thesis. It should be mentioned that this research does not intend to show any empirical findings but it endeavours to look into the original sources of Islam while extracting other sources of the modern approach of management. It is tried to survey Islamic texts and treaties then compare Islamic instructions to what is prevailing in business organizations today. As a result the fundamental functions of personnel management are discussed according to the socio-economic fabrics of Islam whose suitability is relevant for modern day business operations. This research promises to open new avenues to understanding personnel management issues in Islamic societies and organizations working under the influence of Islamic instructions.