High Throughput Robust Face Recognition using SVD

In practice, there is no guarantee that the collected data would cover all different occlusions for all identities of interest. Here proposed an iterative method to address the face identification problem with block occlusions of two characteristics in order to model contiguous errors (e.g., block occlusion) effectively. The first describes a tailored loss function. The second describes the error image as having a specific low-rank image comparison structure. In this paper shown that joint characterization is effective for describing errors with spatial continuity. Our approach is computationally efficient due to the utilization of the alternating direction method of multipliers. Using of the fast iterative algorithm leads to the robust representation method, which is normally used to handle non-contiguous errors. Extensive results on representative face databases document the effectiveness of our method over existing robust representation methods with respect to both identification rates and computational time

Implementation of AES using biometric

Mobile Adhoc network is the most advanced emerging technology in the field of wireless communication. MANETs mainly have the capacity of self-forming, self-healing, enabling peer to peer communication between the nodes, without relying on any centralized network architecture. MANETs are made applicable mainly to military applications, rescue operations and home networking. Practically, MANET could be attacked by several ways using multiple methods. Research on MANET emphasizes on data security issues, as the Adhoc network does not befit security mechanism associated with static networks. This paper focuses mainly on data security techniques incorporated in MANET. Also this paper proposes an implementation of Advanced Encryption Standard using biometric key for MANETs. AES implementation includes, the design of most robust Substitution-Box implementation which defines a nonlinear behavior and mitigates malicious attacks, with an extended security definition. The key for AES is generated using most reliable, robust and precise biometric processing. In this paper, the input message is encrypted by AES powered by secured nonlinear S-box using finger print biometric feature and is decrypted using the reverse process

Selective Video Coding based on Bezier Curves

In this paper the problem of reconstruction of video frames is addressed, when there are missing pixels in each video frame or is corrupted with noise and also the locations of corrupted pixels are not known. The modified data can be corrected using Forward Error Correcting Codes. Forward Error correcting codes detect and correct errors with the help of complex decoders. This work proposes a new approach called Selective encoding for reconstruction of Video Frames from Error. This algorithm combines the Bezier curves over Galois Field GF (p^m) and the Low Density Parity Check Codes for performing encoding and decoding. The proposed decoder is capable of detecting and correcting errors in each video frame, where only selected pixel values are encoded and decoded. This reduces the decoding time significantly. Further, when binary representation of the Galois Field is used, the speed of the decoder is enhanced as there is no carry generation and carry propagation when any modular arithmetic operation is carried out. Further time complexity is improvised by using parallel processing. The coding of the algorithm is carried out using MATLAB

Incidence of congenital anomalies in Navodaya Medical College

Background: Congenital anomalies are defined as structural or functional anomalies including metabolic disorders, that occur during intrauterine life and can be identified antenatally, at birth or later in life. It accounts for 11% of neonatal deaths globally and accounts for 8–18% of perinatal deaths and 10–15% of neonatal deaths in India. Aims and objectives of the research were to study incidence and risk factors associated with congenital anomalies in Navodaya Medical College.Methods: The clinical study was done on 3008 patients over 1 year at Navodaya Medical College Hospital and Research Centre Thorough history, antenatal ultrasound, blood tests, new born babies were examined thoroughly by the paediatrician to detect the congenital malformation. If any internal congenital malformation were suspected further investigation like ultrasonography (USG), echocardiography (ECHO), X-ray, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were done.Results: Out of 3008 cases, 40 babies had congenital anomalies, incidence is 1.3%, most commonly involved system is musculoskeletal system followed by cardiovascular system. Major risk factors associated are extremes of age, parity, lack of ante natal check-ups, no intake of folic acid, maternal diabetes mellitus.Conclusions: Congenital malformations though cannot be prevented totally but can be minimised and if detected early which reduces mental agony in mother and family. Prenatal counselling, periconceptional folate, anomaly scan, prenatal diagnosis reduces the incidence of neonatal and infant morbidity and mortalities in India

Analysis of cost of various topical and oral antifungal drugs for superficial fungal infections available in India

Background: In tropical countries like India, superficial fungal infections are quite common and certain infections like tinea is rampantly spreading in epidemic proportions and frequent relapses after treatment have increased the need for long term therapy significantly increasing the cost of treatment, so the treatment of fungal infection can raise economic burden on the patient. The aim of the study was to analyze the cost variation of topical antifungal drugs and oral antifungal drugs of various brands for superficial fungal infection available in India.Methods: Cost in Indian Rupees (INR) of antifungal agents manufactured by different pharmaceutical companies in India was collected from the Current index of medical specialities (CIMS) October to December 2019. Minimum cost, maximum cost, cost ratio, cost variation was calculated.Results: In oral dosage form, fluconazole, Itraconazole show the maximum cost variation. In topical single drug therapy luliconazole, terbinafine show maximum cost variation.Conclusions: There is wide cost variation among antifungal agents available in Indian Market. There is need of strict actions for cost policy regulation and sensitization of doctor for selection of appropriate brand drugs.

Design and Evaluation of Polyherbal Nanogel for The Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

A typical autoimmune condition known as rheumatoid arthritis is linked to progressive impairment, systemic problems, early death, and socioeconomic expenses. Rheumatoid arthritis has no known cause, and the prognosis is uncertain. However, new therapies with better results have been developed as a result of breakthroughs in our knowledge of the disease's aetiology. The current therapeutic approach, which reflects this advancement, involves starting intensive therapy shortly as a diagnosis is made and escalating the medication in the goal of clinical response while being guided by an evaluation of the disease condition. The medicinal industry is not an alternative to the increasing paradigm of nanotechnology, which is evoking advancements in practically all technological sectors. It has long been utilised for artificial medicine production. The emphasis today is on conventional therapies, though. This study has a considerable application in the developing field of nanomedicine because it focuses upon the nanogel preparations of conventional drugs. As the risks and shortcomings of contemporary medicine become more obvious, herbal therapies are experiencing a comeback because they are viewed as a fair and well-balanced method of therapy. The effectiveness of herbal medicines in the treatment and management of disease is demonstrated by developments in analytical and clinical studies. Herbal treatments' primary drawback is their failure to dissolve and stabilize. Newer technological developments may be able to solve the issues with herbal remedies. Nano-formulations show how modern technology and herbal medicines interact. Consequently, herbal medications' increased stability, homogeneity, low toxicity, and strong drug encapsulation capacities make them a promising candidate for innovative drug delivery systems

Delimitation of lymphatic filariasis transmission risk areas: a geo-environmental approach

BACKGROUND: The Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GPELF) depends upon Mass Drug Administration (MDA) to interrupt transmission. Therefore, delimitation of transmission risk areas is an important step, and hence we attempted to define a geo-environmental risk model (GERM) for determining the areas of potential transmission of lymphatic filariasis. METHODS: A range of geo-environmental variables has been selected, and customized on GIS platform to develop GERM for identifying the areas of filariasis transmission in terms of "risk" and "non-risk". The model was validated through a 'ground truth study' following standard procedure using GIS tools for sampling and Immuno-chromotographic Test (ICT) for screening the individuals. RESULTS: A map for filariasis transmission was created and stratified into different spatial entities, "risk' and "non-risk", depending on Filariasis Transmission Risk Index (FTRI). The model estimation corroborated well with the ground (observed) data. CONCLUSION: The geo-environmental risk model developed on GIS platform is useful for spatial delimitation purpose on a macro scale

ISOLATION AND EVALUATION OF SEED COAT CONSTITUENTS OF MORINGA OLEIFERA

Traditionally, Moringa oleifera seed powder has been used as eco-friendly clarifying agent for drinking water. Natural polysaccharides are widely used as excipients in pharmaceutical industry. In the present In vitro study, starch and protein-mucilage fractions were isolated from the seed coats of Moringa oleifera. The isolated fractions were evaluated as binder and disintegrant in the preparation of paracetamol tablets. The prepared tablets were assessed for comparative In vitro quality control parameters such as weight variation, hardness, friability and disintegration time. The parameters were compared with paracetamol tablets prepared using potato starch as binder and disintegrant. Significant variation was observed in hardness, friability, and disintegration time among three formulations. Paracetamol tablets with protein-mucilage fraction were found to be relatively harder, less friable, and taking more time to disintegrate than the tablets made with potato starch. The tablets with isolated starch fraction were found to be almost similar to tablets prepared with potato starch with respect to hardness, friability and disintegration time. The isolated starch fraction and protein-mucilage fractions exhibited good binding and disintegrating properties and were natural in origin, nontoxic, biodegradable and bio compatible. Hence, they could be employed as binding and disintegrating agents in the formulation of paracetamol immediate release dosage forms. Since the protein fraction showed relatively higher values of hardness and disintegration time with less friability and could be explored for designing sustained release paracetamol tablets. Key words: Moringa seeds, starch fraction, protein-mucilage fraction, Paracetamol tablets, binder and disintegrant Â

Biosynthesis of Diterpenoids in Tripterygium Adventitious Root Cultures

Adventitious root cultures were developed from Tripterygium regelii Sprague & Takeda and growth conditions optimized for the abundant production of diterpenoids, which can be collected directly from the medium. An analysis of publicly available transcriptome data sets collected with T. regelii roots and root cultures indicated the presence of a large gene family (with 20 members) for terpene synthases (TPSs). Nine candidate diterpene synthase genes were selected for follow-up functional evaluation, of which two belonged to the TPS-c, three to the TPS-e/f and four to the TPS-b subfamily. These genes were characterized by heterologous expression in a modular metabolic engineering system in E. coli. Members of the TPS-c subfamily were characterized as copalyl diphosphate (diterpene) synthases and those belonging to the TPS-e/f family catalyzed the formation of precursors of kaurane diterpenoids. The TPS-b subfamily encompassed genes coding for enzymes involved in abietane diterpenoid biosynthesis and others with activities as monoterpene synthases. The structural characterization of diterpenoids accumulating in the medium of T. regelii adventitious root cultures, facilitated by searching the Spektraris online spectral database, enabled us to formulate a biosynthetic pathway for the biosynthesis of triptolide, a diterpenoid with pharmaceutical potential. Considering the significant enrichment of diterpenoids in the culture medium, fast-growing adventitious root cultures may hold promise as a sustainable resource for the large-scale production of triptolide

Perspectives towards Communication Options among Parents of Children with Hearing Impairment

Introduction Intervention and educational approaches ranging from oral language only to oral language combined with various forms of sign language have evolved. The aim of this study was to understand the choices of language for the deaf/ hearing impaired child for communication by the parents using a survey questionnaire. The objectives were to adapt the questionnaire given by to obtain the information about the choices of communication mode and the process of selection. Materials and Methods  Participants included in this study were parents of hearing impaired and deaf children in Bengaluru. Modified and shortlisted 31 questions given to ten teachers of deaf and sign language users for content validation and those suggestions were incorporated.  Questionnaire was provided to parents of hearing impaired and deaf children. Results Study showed majority were fitted with devices to help their hearing – hearing aid and cochlear implant and joined oral school for education. Age of Intervention was early only in small number of children. Sign language as a mode of communication was reported in only 20.3% and 59.3% reportedly not used sign language at all. The families that used sign language reported the reason for the choice being ease of use. Regardless of competence of children in oral language, majority of parent’s aspiration was oral language, followed by sign and oral language. Choosing sign language as a primary communication mode is seen in minority of parents. The survey also showed though children are in oral school, mode communication is not always oral. Peer group interaction and interaction with family members require sign and actions-gestures along with oral language.  Conclusion The study emphasized the importance of learning oral language and sign language for deaf and hearing-impaired children. Parental concerns revolved around educational opportunities of deaf/ hearing impaired child population may be reduced