EcoBlock: Grid Impacts, Scaling, and Resilience

Widespread deployment of EcoBlocks has the potential to transform today's electricity system into one that is more resilient, flexible, efficient and sustainable. In this vision, the system will consist of self- su cient, renewable-powered, block-scale entities that can deliberately adjust their net power exchange and can optimize performance, maintain stability, support each other, or disconnect entirely from the grid as needed. This report is intended as an independent analysis of the potential relationships, both constructive and adverse, between EcoBlocks and the grid

Study of feto-maternal outcome in referred obstetric cases in tertiary care center in Rajasthan: a cross sectional study

Background: Pregnant women are at high risk for life threatening complications throughout the pregnancy and during delivery as well. Most of these complications are unpredictable with routine clinical examination. Skilled medical interventions such as blood transfusion, caesarean delivery, expert surgical team, medicines etc. are required to prevent these complications. Emergency obstetric referral should be carried out to avoid maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Aims and objectives of current study were to investigate the pattern of referral in tertiary care center and fetomaternal outcome in referred cases.Methods: This is a observational study conducted in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology, at a tertiary care hospital. Patients are referred from nearby PHCs, CHCs, SDHs and private hospitals. All referred antenatal and intra-natal patients to our center of >24 weeks of gestational age were studied.Results: Majority of them 43% women were of 21-25 year of age, 35% women were of 26-30 year of age group. Out of 76 delivered women, 55% underwent caesarean section and 36.84% were delivered normally. PPH seen in 6.66% patients, maternal deaths reported 2.5%, septicaemia 1.6%, wound gaping in 3.33%, puerperal pyrexia in 5% of patients. 77% neonates were shifted to mother-side, whereas 18% were admitted to NICU.Conclusions: Referral system is an important part of health care system. By providing good antenatal care, availability of blood products, well organized referral center, timely identification and referral of high-risk patients, skilled birth attendants at time of child birth all will help in reducing feto-maternal morbidity and mortality and will help in achieving goal of ideal MMR and NMR.

Überprüfung von Merbromin und Eosin Y als potenzielle Zellregeneration fördernde Substanzen

In der vorliegenden Arbeit wurden Merbromin und Eosin Y als zuvor untersuchte Aktivatoren der CDK2 durch in vitro Versuche auf ihre Fähigkeit zur potenziellen Zellregeneration untersucht. Merbromin zeigt eine S-Phase Transition in Mausfibroblasten. Jedoch zeigen diese unter Behandlung auch ein apoptotisches Verhalten, sodass zur weiteren Charaktersierung ein shRNA-Screen durchgeführt wurde. [untranslated

One step pre-hardening micropropagation of Bambusa balcooa Roxb.

Bamboo’s fast growth and ability to sequester atmospheric carbon consequently mitigate climate change.Abellon’s mission is to reduce CO2 from the environment by growing bamboo on marginal land and using this biomass for bioenergy. Bambusa balcooa Roxb. micropropagation protocol is established for a consistent supply of quality plantlets. Surface sterilization of nodal explants using 0.1% mercuric chloride followed by initiation in liquid and solid media with and without Gentamycin (3.0-8.0 mg/L) containing Murashige and Skoog (MS) media supplemented with 0.01% myo-inositol, 3% sugar, 25 mg/L citrate 50 mg/L ascorbate, and 3.5 mg/L 6-benzylaminopurine (BAP) as growth regulator. Shoots were multiplied using MS medium augmented with 3% sugar, 6% agar, 0.01% myo-inositol with 3 mg/L BAP and 0.5 mg/L naphthalene acetic acid (NAA). Shoot clusters were rooted in MS supplemented with 4 mg/L NAA, pre-hardened in half MS, acclimatized using coco peat, and vermicompost while at net house using vermicompost, soil, sand, and vesicular arbuscular mycorrhiza (VAM) culture. 97% bud break was achieved from initiation while overall success ratio for establishment was 85%. Sub-culturing shoots showed proliferation rate of 3.5-fold. Rooting was successfully achieved with 83% rate.Acclimatization rate at primary and secondary hardening was 72%. The uniqueness of the study lies as bamboo confines to tropical region, however; we have described B. balcooa mass multiplication protocol using explants from arid region with one step pre-hardening process. The protocol achieved multiplication rate of 3.5-fold, overall survival rate 74.66% using vermicompost and VAM for acclimatization of B. balcooa

Modeling and Optimization of Ultrasonic Welding Process for Low Density Polymer: A Review

The purpose of this research is to determine the effect of various weld and machine parameters on ultrasonic weld strength. In this we are going to use thermosetting material named epoxy which is one of the low density polymers. By considering three main parameters that is amplitude, pressure and weld time we are going to conduct the experiment. After doing the welding, we will check the tensile strength of the welded pieces by using UTM. (Universal testing machine).Further with the help of MINITAB software we will optimize the number of experiments

Single-molecule observation of nucleotide induced conformational changes in basal SecA-ATP hydrolysis

11 pages ; illustrationsSecA is the critical adenosine triphosphatase that drives preprotein transport through the translocon, SecYEG, in Escherichia coli. This process is thought to be regulated by conformational changes of specific domains of SecA, but real-time, real-space measurement of these changes is lacking. We use single-molecule atomic force microscopy (AFM) to visualize nucleotide-dependent conformations and conformational dynamics of SecA. Distinct topographical populations were observed in the presence of specific nucleotides. AFM investigations during basal adenosine triphosphate (ATP) hydrolysis revealed rapid, reversible transitions between a compact and an extended state at the ~100-ms time scale. A SecA mutant lacking the precursor-binding domain (PBD) aided interpretation. Further, the biochemical activity of SecA prepared for AFM was confirmed by tracking inorganic phosphate release. We conclude that ATP-driven dynamics are largely due to PBD motion but that other segments of SecA contribute to this motion during the transition state of the ATP hydrolysis cycle.Funding: This work was supported by the National Science Foundation (CAREER award number 1054832 to G.M.K.) and a Burroughs Wellcome Fund Career Award at the Scientific Interface (to G.M.K.)Nagaraju Chada1*, Kanokporn Chattrakun1, Brendan P. Marsh1†, Chunfeng Mao2, Priya Bariya2, Gavin M. King1,2‡: 1Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Missouri–Columbia, Columbia, MO 65211, USA. 2Department of Biochemistry, University of Missouri–Columbia, Columbia, MO 65211, USA. *Present address: Department of Biology, Johns Hopkins University, 3400 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA. †Present address: Department of Applied Physics, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305 USA. ‡Corresponding author.Nagaraju Chada (1*), Kanokporn Chattrakun (1), Brendan P. Marsh (1†), Chunfeng Mao (2), Priya Bariya (2), Gavin M. King (1,2‡) -- References: 1) Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Missouri–Columbia, Columbia,MO 65211, USA ; 2) Department of Biochemistry, University of Missouri–Columbia, Columbia, MO 65211, USA ; *) Present address: Department of Biology, Johns Hopkins University, 3400 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA ; †) Present address: Department of Applied Physics, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305 USA ; ‡) Corresponding author

“A Comparative study to assess the knowledge and attitude towards mental illness among adults of urban and rural area of Kheda District, Gujarat.”

Mental illness has always been significant challenge and is becoming more and more relevant in today’s fast paced world. According to the world Health organization Mental Health is “a state of well being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.” Whereas mental illness refers collectively to health conditions involving significant changes in emotion, thinking or behavior or a combination of there and associated with distress and/or problems function in social work or family activities. There is a misconception that people with mental illness are violent, which contributes to the significant of mental illness. Material and Method: A Quantitative non-experimental, comparative approach used in this research study. Sample size for the present study was consisting of 100 adults. The instrument used for the data collection is self structured knowledge questionnaire and Likert scale for attitude questionnaire. The data analysis was done by using descriptive and inferential statistical in terms of mean, mean percentage, standard deviation and chi square. Result: The result revealed that, In knowledge regarding mental illness urban adults (mean=10.38) have more knowledge as compare to rural adults (mean=6.04) and In attitude regarding mental illness urban adults (mean=43.66) have more attitude as compare to rural adults (mean=30.42). Conclusion: The study concluded that Urban adults have more knowledge as compare to Rural adults. Urban adults have more positive attitude as compare to rural adults

Development of Communication and Speech Skills of Students in the Process of Education

The article aims to study and diagnose school students with disabilities' levels of communication and speech skills development. Communication technologies in the process of forming communicative competence will contribute to the successful implementation of correctional work, if necessary, an individual or adapted educational program for students with disabilities. During the conduction of the study, the authors used the following types of methods: analysis, synthesis, modelling, observation, survey - statistical method analysis of the data allowed to differentiate levels of communication and speech skills development. The authors revealed the most effective forms and methods of work at the literature levels. The scientific-methodical and practical aspects of the application of communication technologies for the development of school students with disabilities' speech activities were generalized. In modern education, it has been substantiated that communication technologies are used as a means of communication skills formation and as a means of activation of the students' cognitive work. Based on the theoretical analysis of the investigated problem and the experimental work results, the authors have formulated the generalizing positions. It was concluded that the solution to the investigation of the school students with disabilities' speech activities development problem is possible at smart scientific and methodological use of communication technologies

“A STUDY TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA USE ON LEARNING, SOCIAL INTERACTION AND SLEEP DURATION ON STUDENT’S LIFE IN SELECTED COLLEGES OF NADIAD CITY.”

discussions among its participant.” Social networking sites have changed how we engage with each other in person, how we obtain information, and how our social networks and friendships operate.(1) Additionally, the amount of time students spends daily utilizing social networks decreases the quality of their sleep and increases depression as well as impact on learning ability and social interaction using of social media impact on college students both : positively & negatively in learning, social interaction and sleep duration.(2) AIMS: The essence of this research work is to primarily study the influence of social media on the learning ability, sleeping pattern and social interaction of students. METHODOLOGY: A Quantitative research study was conducted. 100 college students from 1st and 2nd year were chosen for the study. A standardized questionnaire was used to examine their sociodemographic profile, structured 4-point Likert Scale to assess the impact of social media on learning, Social Interaction and Sleep duration. Descriptive and Inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. RESULT: In this study total 100 students are participated the result revealed than 48(48%) students have moderate impact of social media on learning, 50(50%) students have moderate impact of social media on social interaction, 55(55%) students have moderate impact of social media on sleep duration. CONCLUSION: The purpose of present study is to a Descriptive study to assess the effect of social media on learning, social interaction and sleep duration among students in selected colleges of Nadiad city. Based on the findings, social media occupies the most important part of the student’s life. It consumes most of their productive hours and results in anxiety, depression, loneliness, attention deficit, hyperactivity disorder and addiction. The students who addicted by dopamine spend excess time on social media sleeps only fewer hours in the night time. This makes them become stressed and sleepy in their daily classes which makes in the reduction of the concentration level of students. This study also reveals that student who do not have proper sleeping habit tend to be less interactive to lecture that result in poor academic performanc

Recent developments in ultrasound approach for preservation of animal origin foods

Ultrasound is a contemporary non-thermal technology that is currently being extensively evaluated for its potential to preserve highly perishable foods, while also contributing positively to the economy and environment. There has been a rise in the demand for food products that have undergone minimal processing or have been subjected to non-thermal techniques. Livestock-derived food products, such as meat, milk, eggs, and seafood, are widely recognized for their high nutritional value. These products are notably rich in proteins and quality fats, rendering them particularly vulnerable to oxidative and microbial spoilage. Ultrasound has exhibited significant antimicrobial properties, as well as the ability to deactivate enzymes and enhance mass transfer. The present review centers on the production and classification of ultrasound, as well as its recent implementation in the context of livestock-derived food products. The commercial applications, advantages, and limitations of the subject matter are also subject to scrutiny. The review indicated that ultrasound technology can be effectively utilized in food products derived from livestock, leading to favorable outcomes in terms of prolonging the shelf life of food while preserving its nutritional, functional, and sensory attributes. It is recommended that additional research be conducted to investigate the effects of ultrasound processing on nutrient bioavailability and extraction. The implementation of hurdle technology can effectively identify and mitigate the lower inactivation of certain microorganisms or vegetative cells.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio