Plant maintenance management practices in automobile industries: a retrospective and literature review

This paper endeavors to present a classification, review and analysis of the literature on Plant Maintenance Management Practices (PMMP) employed in Automobile Industries. There is a considerable amount of published research available concerning plant maintenance during the last few decades. Similarly many research articles are available which focuses on various aspects of automobile industries. However, very few studies focus on critical examination of maintenance practices in Automobile Industries in particular. Hence considering the slump in automobile industries in the recent times, a wide-ranging and focused review is attempted here and only those researches have been examined which mainly concentrates on this core aspect. Thus one of the objectives of this literature review is to investigate the present state of Plant Maintenance Management Practices, based on studies conducted in different countries and published in a variety of journals over the past two decades. An examination of 55 pertinent research studies have shown that the publications can be grouped in two categories namely Conceptual and Empirical Research. An analysis of these research articles published between 1990 and 2008, revealed that current maintenance practices ranges from conventional to the latest techniques for optimizing maintenance function like TPM, RCM and Proactive Maintenance. These studies focused more on maintenance problem solving and the main difficulties are reported along with probable solutions. Another goal of the paper is to analyze the articles by year and type of journal they were published in, to determine the trends in maintenance management studies and recommend future direction for researchPeer Reviewe

PRINCIPLES OF TREATMENT IN BALAROGA-AN AYURVEDA PURVIEW

Ayurveda has emphasized on the quality of life along with its longevity. The Acharyas have categorized the stages of life into various forms. Balyaavastha (childhood) is one such phase of life that differs in the Ahara (diet), Vihara (lifestyle) and Aushadhi (medicines) than the other phases. The treatment modalities also differ in this phase. The synonyms of Bheshaja (medicine) have been defined by Acharya Charaka as Chikitsitam (treatment), Vyadhiharam (disease removal), Pathyam (wholesome agents) Sadhanam (modes of treatment), Aushadham (drugs), Prayashchitam (corrective measures), Prashamanam (alleviation), Prakritisthapanam (restoration) and Hitam (beneficial). Each term has its own that defines every aspect of treatment. The underlying theme of treatment in Balaroga can be understood by the proper understanding of the implications of the term Bheshaja. The variations of treatment according to the various stages of the diseases can be understood by these terms. This paper aims at discussing the principles of treatment in Balaroga from Ayurveda perspective. The treatment of various diseases of children deal with the same underlying basic principle as adults but the only difference is a slight shift of thought in it. The paper aims at highlighting the treatment principles in Balaroga. For this purpose, the literature was reviewed from the internet, and the Ayurveda classics along with their commentaries. The complexities of treatment in Balaroga are highlighted on the basis of this definition of the term Bheshaja

A Pinch of Salt - Its effect on health

Ayurveda is an ancient science having its roots in Vedic literature which describes certain rules and regulations as a way of living. Over the ages with the advancement of technology, there have been tremendous changes in the lifestyle patterns of the individuals. The Principles of Ayurveda science are the same but it is imperative to match up and draw an analogy with the modern evidences and discover the innovation in them. Gramya Aahara is one such type of diet that is prevalent in the society and is the cause of various diseases. Ati Lavana (excessive consumption of salt) is one of the components mentioned in it. The challenge lies in understanding the dogmas of Ayurveda science thoroughly and also to implement them in this modern era. The harmful effects of salt are propounded by the Ayurveda classics as well as the modern science. This is an attempt to discuss about the excessive consumption of salt from the Ayurveda as well as modern view. This will provide succor in adopting the right manner of consumption of salt pertaining to the requirements of the body

INFLUENCE OF YOGA ASANA, PRANAYAMA ON QUALITY OF LIFE AND MENOPAUSAL SYNDROME

Woman should be considered as a most important valuable jewel as the four fold objectives of life, progeny, happiness, all can be attained only through her. Her life is spread into different stages due to some anatomical and physiological changes in body. She responds very differently in different stages of her lives. Menopause is a natural phase which tends to be highly variable in timings, pattern and behavior due to the reduction in reproductive sex hormones. Symptoms associated with menopause are mood changes, hot flushes, emotional changes, sleep disturbance, dry skin and hair, aches and pains in joints known for the negative effects on the quality of life of many women. Yoga encourages woman to know her woman hood & express her feminine energy and power and giving her enough knowledge to use them on a day by day basis. While knowing and caring for herself in times of vulnerability she can maintain her individuality, energy, respect, power & health applying the principles of Yoga to her own individual situation. Asana and Pranayama have a far reaching effect upon body and mind. Pranayama is the practice of breath control, and Asana is the practice of physical postures. Therefore, combining these two elements make for ultimate Yoga practice. Yoga can be helpful to manage the changes in body from puberty to menopause. It makes the changes less painful and improve immunity and resistance to handle changes naturally.

Review on etiopathogenesis and role of lifestyle modification in the management of Khalitya (hairfall)

Now a days, the world is full of glamour and glory. The concept of beauty is gaining more and more attention globally, which is defined on some factors, amongst them hair is an important one. Hair is a mirror of healthy or unhealthy state of the body. Ayurvedic approach, falling of hair is coined as Khalitya. In Ayurvedic texts management of Khalitya has been described in the form of Nasya, Shiroabhyanga, Shirolepa and Rasayana therapy. The main aim of this paper is to explain the Nidana of Khalitya in present era and treat the disease too

A STUDY ON OJAS AND OJAKSHAYA IN ETIOPATHOGENESIS OF MADHUMEHA (DIABETES MELLITUS)

Ojas is considered as essence of seven Dhatus or equivalent to Bala or Sleshma. Ojas can also be considered as living radiant energy present in human body. In Ayurveda literature the term Oja is not clearly explained by Ayurveda community. The classical Ayurveda text describes Ojakshaya as one of the Ojavikara which may be prevalent in various diseases. The pathogenesis of Madhumeha (Diabetes Mellitus) also describes this phenomenon. The prevalence of Oja kshaya can be clinically evaluated in the patients of Madhumeha and the same if kept in mind during treatment may arrest the further progress of the disease to complications like Diabetic Retinopathy, Neuropathy etc. In Ayurveda classics Ojakshaya is described in relation of Madhumeha. So, there will be prevalence of Ojakshaya in patient of Madhumeha (Diabetes Mellitus). Therefore, in this review article an attempt is made to understand the concept of Oja and Ojakshaya in diabetes mellitus

Novel Perspective in Ancient Teaching Methods of Ayurveda

Ayurveda is an ancient science having its roots in Vedic literature which follows a certain pattern of recitation and learning. Over the ages with the advancement of technology, the Manuscripts which were carved on different objects have acquired a digital form. The principles of Ayurveda science are the same but it is a need of the hour to present it in an innovative and convincing manner. Patha, Avabodha and Anusthana are the key principles that form the basis of Ayurveda teaching. The challenge lies in developing the various methodologies of teaching Ayurveda in this scientific age. The aim of this paper is to highlight the different methodologies like recitation of Samhitas, power-point presentations, experimental models, animations, scientific writing and advances in research techniques etc. For this study, the materials collected from different Ayurvedic classics, scholarly articles and information on internet was referred. Ancient knowledge is wisdom, but to understand this wisdom we have to add newer perspective in the way of teaching, learning and grasping. Recitation of verses in musical forms based on Chanda Shastra fulfills the principle of Patha. Effective power point presentations, animations can lead to better grasping of the concepts which fulfills the principle of Avabodha. Scientific writing and researches are the application of knowledge which defines the principle of Anusthana. These points will be highlighted in detail in this review article

A CONCEPTUAL STUDY ON SWABHAVOPARAM VADA IN CONTEXT TO NIDANA PARIVARJANA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ITS MECHANISM USEFUL IN MADHUMEHA (TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS)

The scientific art of living called as Ayurveda is based upon the basic ancient science of way of living as well as reliable on the philosophical grounds. Ayurveda has its roots in the Philosophical sciences and has its applications. The fundamentals or principles are based upon the experiments which were done by our Acharya so many times. And due to this, these ancient rules and code of conduct are still applicable in this modern world. But modern science wants evidence-based study and hence, so many experiments with well observations, investigations were going on to convince the people of the modern world for the validity of these ancient concepts. So, the concepts of Swabhavoparam Vada (Basic Principle of Ayurveda) with its application must be studied thoroughly. This concept “Swabhavoparam Vada” insists on the Homeostasis or Natural Destruction. According to which disease will subside due to natural destruction phenomenon & maintaining of Dhatu Samya is done. That happens due to the fundamental of “Hetu-Hetorvaratananam” which implies to avoid the causative factors (Nidana Parivarjana) responsible for causing a disease. So, this study is an effort to understand the relationship of Swabhvaoparama Vada & Nidana Parivarjana and how this principle is used in the Madhumeha disease (Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus), which is a metabolic disorder and relied upon the Diet and Lifestyle

DESHA VIRUDDHA IN DIFFERENT REGIONS OF INDIA

Ayuveda is blended with lots of Siddhantas. Among them Viruddhahara is one of the most imperative and well-known Siddhant. In Viruddhahara, Samyoga-viruddha and Virya-viruddha are the most familiar and emphasized frequently. Rests of the Viruddhas are remain untouched or not highlighted to that extend. Man has natural tendency towards change in the life at every stage hence the food and food habits are also covered by this tendency. Although some groceries are precise to specific region and people take that foodstuffs unknowing which may not be good for an individual health. These kinds of food one can be included in Desha-viruddha. As every state is having different regional diversity and also the diversity of their food habits, hence it is very difficult to conclude Desha Viruddha according to intake of foodstuff at regular base. But then also the efforts have been put here to state various Desha Viruddha according to various regions along with their mode of action