Perancangan Sound Energy Harvesting Berbasis Material Piezoelektrik untuk Memanfaatkan Kebisingan di Sepanjang Ruas Pantai Losari Menuju Losari sebagai Ruang Publik Hemat Energi

Utilization of alternative energy sources is still very minimal in the area of Losari Beach. Noise from visitors can be used as an alternative energy source in Losari Beach area. Sound saves potential energy that can be generated. In the process of utilization, piezoelectric material will be given input from the noise of the visitors of Losari Beach beach. This research will analyze the electrical energy generated (power on LED lamp) from piezoelectric material to various condition in Losari Beach area. The results of the study found the amount of output generated when the piezoelectric material is not coupled in series is 0.7 volts, while at the time strung in series reaches 1.9 volts. Makassar city government support, is expected in implementing the results of this study

SINONASAL VERRUCOUS CARCINOMA Case series and review of literature

Verrucous carcinoma is a low grade malignancy and is a variant of squamous cell carcinoma. It is a rare tumour of the Sino nasal tract. The neoplasm occurs in older people usually in the seventh or eighth decade of life. Our cases were sinonasal in origin and patients affected were young.

Quality Assessment of Automatic Paraphrasing Tool for English: An Analysis at Syntactic Level

Tools for paraphrasing are regarded as significant educational resources that support academia. Both professionals and students can use these technologies to make their jobs easier. But the effectiveness of these paraphrasing techniques needs to be evaluated and assessed. This study examines the syntactic similarities and differences between the original and the paraphrased text to evaluate the quality of automated paraphrasing performed by such tools. The data used in this analysis comes from QuillBot's paraphrasing of both literary and non-literary texts. Through the corpus tool AntConc, syntactic features were studied. The HSO measure in WordNet was also utilized to measure the relatedness between sentences at the aforementioned level. There were many variations between the original and the paraphrased text. The automated paraphrase of non-literary text by QuillBot is closer to the original text than that of literary text. Syntactic modifications were discovered, including changes to word order, tense, voice number, and grammatical category. These modifications occasionally skewed the message while other times they elaborated it. Therefore, manual revision and rechecking of automatic paraphrases should be done rather than taking it for granted. While conventional technologies, like QuillBot, might be depended on for paraphrasing of non-literary text, it needs to be manually verified and updated in addition to the automated paraphrase of literary content carried out by such programs. Keywords: Automatic paraphrasing, Syntactic analysis, QuillBot, HSO measure, WordNet

A multi-robot educational and research framework

Robots have greatly transformed human’s life. Multi-disciplinary research in robotics essentially demands having sophisticated frameworks with diverse range of capabilities ranging from simple tasks like testing of control algorithms to handling complex scenarios like multiple robot coordination. The present research addresses this demand by proposing a reliable, versatile and cheap platform enriched with enormous features. The framework has been conceptualized with three robots having different drive mechanisms, sensing and communication capabilities. The proposed ‘Wanderbot’ family consists of ForkerBot, MasterBot and HexaBot. The ForkerBot is a four-wheeled robot equipped with ultra sonic range finder, wheel encoder, bump sensor, temperature sensor, GSM, GPS and RF communication modules. The robot, having a payload capacity of 8 pounds, supports both Differential and Ackerman drive mechanisms and can be used to validate advanced obstacle avoidance algorithms. The MasterBot is also a wheeled robot with an on-board camera and is skid-steered. The robot finds potential in research on image processing and computer vision and in analysis and validation of algorithms requiring high-level computations like complex path traversal. The third member in the Wander family, HexaBot, is a six-legged robot, which is able to exhibit the movement of tripod gait and can be used for investigating walking and climbing algorithms. The three members of Wander family can communicate with one another, thus making it a good candidate for research on coordinated multi-robots. Additionally, such a prototyped platform with vast attractive features finds potential in an academic and vocational environment

THE EFFECTS OF SEED SOAKING WITH PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS ON SEEDLING VIGOR OF WHEAT UNDER SALINITY STRESS

Effects of seed soaking with plant growth regulators (IAA, GA3, kinetin or prostart) on wheat (Triticum aestivum cv. Auqab-2000) emergence and seedling growth under normal (4 dS/cm) and saline (15 dS/cm) conditions were studied to determine their usefulness in increasing relative salt-tolerance. During emergence test, emergence percentage and mean emergence time (MET) were significantly affected by most of priming treatments, however, root and shoot length, fresh and dry weight of seedlings were significantly increased by 25 ppm kinetin followed by 1% prostart for 2 h treatments under both normal and saline conditions. All pre-sowing seed treatments decreased the electrolyte leakage of steep water as compared to that of non-primed seeds even after 12 h of soaking. Seed soaking with 25 ppm kinetin induced maximum decrease in electrolyte leakage while an increase in electrolyte leakage was observed by 25, 50 or 100 ppm IAA treatments. It is concluded that priming has reduced the severity of the effect of salinity but the amelioration was better due to 25 ppm kinetin and 1% prostart (2 h) treatments as these showed best results on seedling growth, fresh and dry weights under non-saline and saline conditions whereas seed soaking with IAA and GA3 were not effective in inducing salt tolerance under present experimental material and conditions

Etiology and outcome of pulmonary renal syndrome: Retrospective study from a tertiary care hospitaln

To determine the aetiology, clinical characteristics and outcome of patients admitted with pulmonary renal syndrome (PRS). This retrospective analysis was conducted at Aga Khan University Hospital from 2011 to 2015. A total of 17 adult patients admitted with PRS were included and followed up for a period of one year for the outcome of PRS as recovery, dialysis dependency or death. Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) associated vasculitis (AAV) was found to be the single most frequent cause in 13 (76.4%) patients. The c o mm o n e s t c a u s e o f A AV w a s fo u n d t o b e Granulomatous polyangitis (GPA) in 10 (58.8%) followed by Microscopic angitis in 3 (17.6%) patients. Around 12 (70.5%) patients survived, 11 (64.7%) recovered while 1 patient remained dialysis dependent. Mortality rate was 29.4% and all these patients had severe alveolar haemorrhages. None of our patient died or relapsed during one year follow up

COMPARISON OF 0.1 % TOPICAL ADAPALENIN GEL VERSUS 0.05 % ISOTRETINOIN GEL IN PATIENTS WITH MILD TO MODERATE ACNE VULGARIS

Background; Acne Vulgaris leads to significant increase in psychological issues among patients and has negative impact on quality of life and their productivity. Objective; The objective of this study is to compare efficacy of 0.1 % topical adapalenin gel versus 0.05 % isotretinoin gel in patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris. Material and Methods; Group A, having 30 patients, was treated with 0.1 % adapalene gel in the morning and evening (twice a day) while Group B, also having 30 patients treated with 0.05 % isotretinoin gel  twice a day for 6 weeks. The patients were followed weekly till 6 weeks from the beginning of therapy to observe efficacy. Results; Of these 60 study cases, 18 (30.0 %) were male patients while 42 (60.0 %) were female patients. Mean age of our study cases was 20.43 ± 3.37 years. Mean body mass index of our study cases was 25.12 ± 2.21 kg/m2 and obesity was present in 13 (21.7 %) of our study cases. Of these 60 study cases, 30 (50%) had mild acne and 30 (50%) moderate acne Mean disease duration was 4.52 ± 2.68 months and 54 (90.0 %) had duration of illness up to 6 months. Of these 60 study cases, 17 (28.3 %) were illiterate and 43 (71.7 %) were literate. Efficacy was noted in 35 (58.3%), in group A efficacy was noted to be 23 (76.7%) and efficacy in group B was noted be 12 (40.0%). (P=0.008). Conclusion; Adapalene gel was found to be more effective, safe and reliable therapy for the treatment of mild to moderate acne as this therapy was significantly more efficacious as compared with 0.05 % isotretinoin gel. Our study results support the use of Adapalene gel for the treatment of mild to moderate acne as it provides desired outcomes which leads to improvement in quality of life these patients and also their productivity. This will also provide psychological relief to the patients having significant burden of psychological stress. Keywords; Acne vulgaris, Adapalene, Isotretinoin gel, efficacy. DOI: 10.7176/JMPB/61-05 Publication date: November 30th 201

RISK OF HYPOTENSION IN PREGNANT LADIES UNDERGOING SPINAL ANESTHESIA INDUCED CESAREAN SECTION DELIVERIES.

Background; Cesarean section, one of most commonly performed surgical procedure, is associated with significant increase in maternal morbidities as well as mortalities. Objective: To determine frequency of hypotension in normotensive and preeclemptia patients undergoing spinal anaesthesia induced cesarean section. Material and Methods; Spinal anaesthesia was employed following standard technique after aspiration of free flow of CSF from needle in all four quadrants. After induction of spinal anaesthesia continuous monitoring of heart rate, oxygen situation and blood pressure was done immediately and at regular intervals of 5,10,15,20,.25 and 30  minutes to diagnose hypotension. Results; Mean gestational age of our study cases was noted to be 39.23 ± 2.16 weeks and 101 (69.2%) had gestational age more than 38 weeks. Mean age of our study cases was 27.49 ± 2.93 years. Diabetes was presented in 19 (13 %) of our study cases. Status of blood pressure in pregnancy was also noted, 73 (50%) were normotensive and 73 (50%) were pre-eclamptic patients. Mean body mass index of our study cases was 26.23 ± 1.92 kg/m2 and obesity was present in 43 (29.5 %) of our study cases. Of these 146 study cases, 44 (30.1 %) had elective cesarean section and 102 (69.9%) had emergency cesarean section. Hypotension was noted in 74 (50.7%) of our study cases. Hypotension was 35.6 % in normotensive cases while 65.8% among pre-eclamptic patients. Conclusion; Frequency of hypotension among women undergoing cesarean section with spinal anesthesia was high and hypotension was significantly more prevalent among women with the history of pre-eclampsia. Hypotension was significantly associated with age, residential status, monthly family income, diabetes, obesity and type of Cesarean section.  Keywords; cesarean section, hypotension, spinal anesthesia DOI: 10.7176/JMPB/61-06 Publication date: November 30th 2019

Simulasi Delaminasi Laminat Komposit Serat Karbon terhadap Variasi Arah Serat Menggunakan Teknik Cohesive Zone Model (CZM) dan Virtual Crack Closure (VCC) dengan Metode Elemen Hingga

Perkembangan teknologi material komposit terutama di material komposit laminat sangat pesat. Material komposit laminat tersusun dari beberapa gabungan lamina-lamina yang berikatan sehingga sering menyebabkan terjadinya deformasi. Salah satu dari model kerusakan kritis pada komposit laminat yaitu delaminasi. Untuk mengetahui proses delaminasi, dimodelkan double centilever beam dengan pembebanan beban berupa displacement. Dalam penelitian ini dilakukan analisa delaminasi laminat terhadap variasi arah serat yaitu [0/+45/+45/0]2s dan [0/+45/+90/-45]2s dengan menggunakan teknik Cohesize Zone Model (CZM) dan Virtual Crack Closure (VCC) menggunakan ANSYS Workbench 19.I dengan modal static structural. Kemudian dilakukan analisa dari hasil simulasi numerik delaminasi pada material sesuai dengan teori. Dengan menggunakan 3750 elemen, 7500 elemen dan 15000 elemen didapatkan hasil bahwa nilai critical force dari variasi [0/+45/+90/-45]2s jauh lebih besar daripada [0/+45/+45/0]2s dan juga dianalisis karakterisasi stress-strain hasil dari simulasi

Sarcoidosis presented as retroperitoneal and lung mass

Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disorder of unknown aetiology characterised pathologically by the presence of non-caseating granulomas in involved organs. Sarcoidosis most frequently involves the lungs followed by eye and skin. Presentation as retroperitoneal and lung mass is rare in sarcoidosis. We describe an unusual case of sarcoidosis where the patient presented with large retroperitoneal and lung masses, and was treated as tuberculosi