The Role of Body Image, Dieting, Self-Esteem and Binge Eating in Health Behaviors

Society’s obsession with an idealized thin body type has led to many individuals to seek several different, often harmful, methods to reach their body goals. Current research shows links between body image and self-esteem as well as that between dieting and binge eating-with many researchers finding that extreme dieting can lead to binge eating. The aim of this research was to assess the relationships between body image, dieting, binge eating and self-esteem to understand the ways these factors interact with each other. For this purpose, 60 female participants aged 18-26 years were recruited from Eastern Illinois University and asked to fill out four surveys measuring body image, dieting, binge eating and self-esteem. Results of the surveys suggest that under the certain circumstances, the relationship between body image and dieting was mediated by self-esteem. Furthermore, the relationship between dieting and self-esteem was mediated by binge eating

Progesterone significantly enhances the mobility of boar spermatozoa

Progesterone released from the cumulus cells of the oocyte causes a number of physiological responses in human sperm cells including hyperactivation, acrosome reaction and chemotaxis. We employed a validated sperm mobility assay, which involves measuring the ability of sperm to penetrate an inert cell separation solution over time, to assess the ability of progesterone to enhance the mobility of boar spermatozoa. Cells maximally penetrate the solution over 50 minutes. 100nM progesterone significantly (P = 0.01) increased the mobility of non-capacitated sperm cells causing a doubling in the rate at which the cells penetrated through the cell separation solution (control half maximal penetration rate [Km] = 18.0±2.2; +100nM progesterone Km = 8.8±0.8min). Similarly, capacitated cells penetrated at a rate (Km = 19.2±3.0 min) not significantly different from non-capacitated cells and 100nM progesterone also significantly increased the rate of penetration of capacitated cells (Km = 9.5±1.0 min, P<0.05). The T-type voltage gated calcium channel blocker mibefradil (30mM) significantly inhibited both the control and progesterone enhanced mobility in non-capacitated and capacitated sperm. Only capacitated cells showed a significant increase in the acrosome reaction in response to 100nM progesterone (control non-reacted = 75±4%, +100nM progesterone non-reacted = 47±10%). Western blot analysis confirmed that there was an increase in the total protein tyrosine phosphorylation levels in capacitated cells. In conclusion, we have demonstrated that 100nM progesterone accelerates the mobility of boar sperm cells through an inert cell separation solution in an extracellular calcium dependent manner

Hawkes process as a model of social interactions: a view on video dynamics

We study by computer simulation the "Hawkes process" that was proposed in a recent paper by Crane and Sornette (Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. USA 105, 15649 (2008)) as a plausible model for the dynamics of YouTube video viewing numbers. We test the claims made there that robust identification is possible for classes of dynamic response following activity bursts. Our simulated timeseries for the Hawkes process indeed fall into the different categories predicted by Crane and Sornette. However the Hawkes process gives a much narrower spread of decay exponents than the YouTube data, suggesting limits to the universality of the Hawkes-based analysis.Comment: Added errors to parameter estimates and further description. IOP style, 13 pages, 5 figure

Energy Metering by using Power Line Communication

Everywhere automation is needed to reduce the work. We decided to put in to practice the meter reading using power line communication. It can be measure real time and also save the time. It had better user interface and digital data analysis. Data was send over existing carrier by using power line that's minimizes the complexity and cost of system. Energy meter reading was a monotonous and costly work. The meter reader people run through each meter and catch the meter reading manually to issue the bill which will later be entered in the billing software for payment automation. If the manual meter reading and bill data entry process can be automated then it minimizes the hard task and financial wastage system. It was used for data collecting from the meter and processing the collected data for billing and other decision purposes. We had proposed an automatic meter reading system which was low cost, high performance and cover highest coverage area. In the data receiving and processing unit meter reading was collected from the transceiver which controlled by another microcontroller. There was computer application that will take the data from the microcontroller. This was help to avoid any tampering or break down of energy. DOI: 10.17762/ijritcc2321-8169.15027

Technology Options for Mitigation of Foundry Emissions

Foundry emissions are well defined source of air pollutants, however, only scanty information is available on actual emission characteristics of foundry units. A study on emission characterization of foundry flue gases comprising particulates, CO and SO2 was undertaken in Agra and Ludhiana. The data on operating conditions and emission characteristics of identified Indian foundry units have been compared with that of working units in other countries. Prevailing control options, their performance and relative cost analysis have been delineated for their possible adoption with reference to variation of emission scenario of Indian foundry units. Preliminary computations on energy balance across the cupola system indicate that an appropriate fIue gas heat recoverysystem, if de vised, may reduce expenditure on fuel cost and would prove to be a cost effective solution

Air Pollution Problems from Cupola Furnaces in Iron Foundries

Emissions from cupola furnaces for melting iron predominantly consist, heavy metal fumes, particulate matters, sulphur dioxide (SO2)and carbon monoxide (CO). Emission from a single cupola furnace may not be significant except when number of units are located in same air basin. Presently in India there exists only a very few air pollution control systems installed on cupola furnace. A comprehensive approach on the problem of emission is necessary before designing any control system. In-situ investigations were carried under different operational variations of cupola energised by conventional and chemical (NML) coke. Emission parameters studied include particulates, SOX and CO. Observations reflected that high dust emission continued till the process ended whereas high SOX emission occured only in the first hour of firing. High CO emission projected the possibility of energy recovery and its use employing after burners. Sulphur balancing for Indian cupola is also performed. Based on these field tests a few considerations for air pollution control devices to be adopted are discussed

CLINICAL STUDY OF INDIGENOUS DRUGS - PATHADI KWATHA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ARSHA (HEMORRHOIDS)

One of the fast developing branch of Surgery, gained momentum among the various branches of surgery because of manifold increase in incidence of ano-rectal diseases in population as compared to other diseases. As per Ayurveda today's dietary habits are totally controversial, that is, it is totally against the 'Ahar - vidhi visheshayatane'. The ultimate result of this is altered bowel habits which finally results in constipation which may lead to Arsha i.e. Hemorrhoids.Acharya Charka recognizes "Mandagni" as causative factor and further elaborated and emphasized this point saying that Arsha (Haemorrhoids), Atisara (Diarrhoea) and Grahani (Spure) are sometimes causative to each other resulting from Mandagni i.e. weak digestive fire.As per Sushruta the causes leading to variation of Dosha including excessive and erroneous dietetic indulgence, posture which create pressure on the anal region, sexual indulgence and suppression of normal urge of micturation, defecation etc. leads to developing "Arsha".The results of this clinical study, itself are sufficient to comment that 'Pathadi Kwatha' has definite effective role in the management of all types of Arsha in early stage. The Statistical Analysis reveals that In management of all types of Arsha in early stage the Pathadi Kwatha is effective. The conclusion of this clinical study 'Pathadi Kwatha' has definite effective role in the management of all types of Arsha in early stage

TO EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF YASHTI-MADHU-GHRITA APPLICATION IN POST-OPERATIVE MANAGEMENT OF AGNIDAGDHA VRANA IN ARSHAS

Aim: To evaluate the effect of Yashti-Madhu-Ghrita application in post-operative management of Agnidagdha Vrana in Arsha.Objective: The effect of Yashti-Madhu-Ghrita in the post operative management of Agnidagdha Vrana in Arsha with regards to see its effect in pain, burning sensation & wound healing.Method: It is an observational study of selected 20 patients with pre test and post- test design Types of study: Clinical StudyAssessment criteria: criteria were used to assess the Vedana, Daha,Vrana Varna, Vrana Srava, and Vrana Akruti.Follow Up: is done on post – operative 1st day, 2nd, 3rd day, 7th day, 14th day, 21st day, 28th day, 60th day and 90th day to assess the pain (both the pathological and procedure induced), wound healing, relief from the associated complaint, complications of Agnikarma This was noted with the help of the self- gradation of the assessment criteria in the proforma of case sheet of Arsha designed for the study.Results: Yashti-Madhu-Ghrita application in post-operative management of Agnidagdha Vrana in Arsha showed a significant result.Statistical Analysis: The Statistical Analysis reveals that Yashti-Madhu-Ghrita application is effective in post-operative management of Agnidagdha Vrana in Arsha.Conclusion: Yashti-Madhu-Ghrita application is effective in post-operative management of Agnidagdha Vrana in Arsha

ROLE OF GUDUCHYADI RASAKRIYANJAN IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ARMA (PTERYGIUM)

The eyes are one of the most sensitive and vulnerable organs in the body. Airborne infections, U. V. rays, pollutants, dust and other particles can land directly on the surface of the eye, causing eye diseases. Arma, is a disease of eye which is characterized by wing like encroachment of the conjunctiva over the cornea2 The causative factors of Arma include exposure to dust, light, Dhooma, Raja, variation in seasons, unhygienic conditions and Asatmya Vihara. Pterygium is common in both developed and developing countries. It affects all age groups and both sexes. It is the common cause of ocular morbidity. It is a major public health concern in the rural areas of developing countries. Arma that is Ptrygium is the disorder in which a thin membrane grown from white of the eye having blood like luster and bluish. It grows over Krishnamandala that is cornea it not only cosmetically disfigures the eye and face but also cause visual disturbance. Arma is managed by Lekhana Anjana when it is in its early stage. Sushruta also explained a surgical procedure for the management of Arma when it is not treated in its early stage and causes complication. The Arma which is in early stage and having thin membrane and curd like coloured can be treated by Netra Kriyakalpa like Anjana. When the wing like growth encroached to the Krishnamandala then it is surgically removed. Here a systematic effort is carried out to establish the efficacy of Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana in the management of Arma (Pterygium) to add a drop in the ocean of the research

Filtration and Breakdown of Clay Clusters during Resin Transfer Molding of Nanoclay/Glass/Epoxy Composites

Dispersion of nanoclay clusters during resin transfer molding of nanoclay/glass/epoxy disks is investigated. In addition to a center-gated disk containing only 14% glass fibers, three nanocomposite disks are fabricated with the addition of 2, 5 or 10 wt% Cloisite® 25A nanoclay. The spatial distribution of nanoclay clusters along the radial axis of the nanocomposite disks are characterized at two length scales. Clusters larger than 1.5 μm are characterized by performing image analysis on the SEM micrographs whereas smaller nanoclay clusters are identified by wavelength dispersive spectrometry. Results obtained from image analysis indicate that nanoclay clusters are filtered out by as much as 50% in the flow direction by the glass fiber preforms. In addition, increasing nanoclay content led to higher filtration, suggesting that cluster formation is more prominent at higher nanoclay loadings. Cluster size distribution analyses revealed that the outer edges of the disks, on average, contain finer nanoclay particles. For instance, the outer edge of the nanocomposite with 2% clay contains 22% more small nanoclay clusters compared to center of the disk. Glass transition temperature, Tg, of four specimens obtained from each molded disks is characterized under oscillatory shear. Glass transition temperature of the samples are shown to increase with the nanoclay content, yielding a 40% higher Tg at 10% nanoclay loading compared to glass/epoxy composite without clay. Increasing glass transition temperature with increasing nanoclay content may be an indication of intercalation of nanoclay within the epoxy matrix.Yeshttps://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/manuscript-submission-guideline