Dynamical Analysis of Cylindrically Symmetric Anisotropic Sources in f(R,T)f(R,T) Gravity

In this paper, we have analyzed the stability of cylindrically symmetric collapsing object filled with locally anisotropic fluid in $f(R,T)$ theory, where $R$ is the scalar curvature and $T$ is the trace of stress-energy tensor of matter. Modified field equations and dynamical equations are constructed in $f(R,T)$ gravity. Evolution or collapse equation is derived from dynamical equations by performing linear perturbation on them. Instability range is explored in both Newtonian and post-Newtonian regimes with the help of adiabetic index, which defines the impact of physical parameters on the instability range. Some conditions are imposed on physical quantities to secure the stability of the gravitating sources.Comment: 11 page

Inclusive leadership: Toward reshaping corporate purpose for sustainable development

This paper delves into the complex relationship between business leadership, sustainability, and inclusivity, representing a step towards developing a more inclusive leadership approach to sustainable development that fosters shared power relations between business leaders and marginalized members of society. With environmental and social conditions worsening, it is urgent that corporations move away from the neoliberal profit-maximization models advocated by Milton Friedman and instead prioritize humanity and the environment. This requires a fundamental restructuring of businesses to move beyond profit maximization and address societal power imbalances by including all stakeholders. Our inclusive leadership for sustainable development framework, rooted in symbolic interactionism, offers a holistic lens for including marginalized groups. At the microlevel, it focuses on business leaders' personas, characterized by pro-demographic diversity and biodiversity, cognitive complexity for sustainable development, and social empathy, that can potentially create macro-level impact. These characteristics accompanied by macro perspectives that focus on repurposing corporations away from neoliberalism towards sustainability, would be a step forward in cultivating shared power dynamics between business leaders and marginalized communities for the betterment of society

Pharmacological evidence of hypotensive activity of Somina (herbal drug) in normotensive rats

Purpose: To evaluate the effects of somina (herbal drug) on the arterial blood pressure.Methods: Hypotensive activity was studied in pentothal sodium-anesthetized normotensive albino rats at various doses of somina (5, 10, 15, 20 and 35 mg/kg). The drugs were administered intravenously and changes in arterial blood pressure (systolic, diastolic and mean arterial blood pressure) were registered directly from the carotid artery. Acetylcholine (Ach, 10-4 M) was used as positive control for comparison while the receptor activity of Ach and somina was assessed using atropine (muscarinic receptor antagonist) on rat heart.Results: Somina caused dose-dependent significant (p < 0.05) reduction in mean arterial pressure blood pressure (MABP). The 35 mg/kg dose caused 46.7 % fall in MABP, which was significant (p < 0.05) when compared with control. The results were comparable with those of acetylcholine (10-4 M) which showed 45.6 % fall in MABP. For receptor activity, atropine (10-4 M) was administered i.v., and then the Ach and somina (45 mg/kg) was administered one at a time. Non-significant fall in MABP was observed (1.2 and 20 %, p > 0.05) in rats that were pretreated with atropine.Conclusion: Somina possesses potent hypotensive effect at different doses in normal rats by stimulating non-selective muscarinic receptors.Keywords: Somina, Acetylcholine, Atropine, Herbal drug, Blood pressure, Hypotensive activity, Muscarinic receptor, Vascular relaxant activit

Existing and Expected Service Quality of Grameenphone Users in Bangladesh

. The Grameenphone (GP) is a market leader in the telecommunication industry in Bangladesh. This study investigates the existing and expected service quality of Grameenphone users in Bangladesh. The Study reveals that there are significant gap between existing and expected perceived service network, 3G, customer care, physical facilities, billing cost, information service, mobile banking and GP offers. The study concludes that customer satisfaction is a dynamic phenomenon. Maintaining desired level of customer satisfaction requires corporate proactive responsiveness in accessing, building & retaining satisfied customers for sustainable competitive advantages in the marketplace

Study of effect of Nigella sativa on prevention of nephrotoxicity induced by colistin in experimental animals

ABSTRACTBackground: Nigella sativa, a widely used medicinal plant throughout the world belongs to family ranunculaceae. Its Seeds and oil have a long history of folklore usage in various traditional systems of medicines and food. This study was performed to evaluate the protective effect of Nigella sativa oil (NSO) on kidney when simultaneously given with colistin sulfate (CS) which induces tubular damage in rats.Methods: Animals were treated for 7 days: Group I (n=6) with normal saline and CMC, Group II, III and IV with 300.000IU/kg/day of CS (n=6). Group III and Group IV with NSO at the dose of 1 and 2ml/kg per orum prior to CS administration. All the animals were sacrificed on 8th day. Afterwards, the plasma creatinine (pCr), blood urea, renal tissue level of malondialdehyde (MDA), reduced glutathione (GSH) and renal histology were performed.Results: Colistin sulfate induced tubular damage, increased the plasma creatinine (pCr), blood urea and MDA levels and decreased the reduced glutathione (GSH). However, simultaneous treatment with Nigella sativa oil at the dose of 1ml/kg and 2ml/kg for one week produced dose dependant improvement in tubular damage and reduced the biochemical alteration.Conclusions: It could be concluded that, Colistin sulfate induced nephrotoxicity is ameliorated by NS oil especially in higher dose of (2ml/kg). This nephroprotective effect is ascribed to free radical scavenging and potent antioxidant activity in Nigella sativa

Polyester Usage in Manufacturing of Electrical and Mechanical Products and Assemblies

This chapter focuses on the processes in which polyester is usually used for the manufacturing of mechanical components and assemblies. Various methods of manufacturing these products are mentioned in this chapter. These methods include wet layup method, filament winding, pultrusion, vacuum bagging and autoclave curing, resin transfer molding (RTM) and vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM). Various production levels and properties can be achieved by polyester resin using abovementioned processes. Each process has its own benefits and disadvantages, which are discussed in this chapter. Furthermore, the use of polyester in making electrical insulation is also discussed in the chapter. Advantages and disadvantages of each impregnation technique are also explained

Prevalence of behavioural and psychological problems in working children

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence and screen the nature and types of behavioural and psychological problems among working children in Karachi. METHODS: A cross sectional study was conducted in three urban squatter settlements of Karachi from May to June 2006, targeting working children aged 11-16 years. Behavioural Problems of these children were estimated by using the self reported Urdu version of the Strengths and Difficulty Questionnaire. The results were cross-tabulated using SPSS 13.0 with the identified risk-factors. RESULTS: Out of a total of 225 respondents, 94.2% (n = 212) males and 5.8% (n = 13) females, the prevalence of Behavioural Problems among working children was found to be 9.8%. Peer problems were most prevalent (16.9%) seconded by Conduct problems (16.7%). Adverse family environment and work environment were closely associated with Behavioural Problems in these children. CONCLUSION: Our study reinforces the need for measures to improve the environment of the children and prevent the psychological and behavioural problems associated with working children. Gradual, long-term policies are required to decrease the need for working children, though sudden abolishment would cause more detrimental effects