Real Time Event Management and Coordinating System

Analysis and prediction of real time event managing is very important and interesting as this helps experts in managing events , making decisions and working more efficiently . This thesis Event Managing And Coordinating system (RT-EMaCS) model is initially considered for proper managing of time and task, and resulted in funtioning in both system field as well as practical world. A EMaCS model can fit into any Java based platform such as laptops, desktops and any mobile device supporting Java, specially like android phones or tablets. The link between them can be done via Wi-Fi. In this thesis, the event organizers and the event coordinators communcate with better facilities in event management. It provides an easy, simple and better means of communication among one another. It prevents loss of time

Developing Whey Protein Encapsulated Probiotics And Evaluating Environmental Listeria Using Whole-Genome Sequencing

In this study, a novel value-added dairy-based health formulation was developed using whey protein hydrolysate and probiotic organisms. In the first part of the study, different forms of whey proteins, concentrate WPC80, isolate WPI90, and hydrolysates WPH10, WPH15 and WPH20 were screened for bioactivities (antimicrobial, antioxidant, and antihypertensive activity). Hydrolysate WPH10, exhibiting the highest bioactivities was conjugated with maltodextrin. A batch of 2L conjugated solution was spray dried in a Niro drier with an inlet and outlet temperature of 200⁰C and 90⁰C, and alternatively, freeze dried at −80 °C under 50 mTorr vacuum. The bioactivities of the conjugated samples were then assessed. Overall, the hydrolysates showed significantly higher bioactivities as compared to concentrate and isolate. The conjugated WPH10 solution demonstrated higher antimicrobial, and antioxidant activity, whereas no significant difference in the antihypertensive activity was observed, as compared to WPH10 alone. Subsequent spray and freeze drying of the conjugate solution exhibited even higher antimicrobial, and antioxidant activities, while retaining the antihypertensive activity. Overall, the results indicate the ability of the WPH-maltodextrin to retain the bioactivities after conjugating with a reduced carbohydrate. In the second part of the first study, conjugated whey protein hydrolysate (WPH10), was used as an encapsulant to entrap probiotic cultures; Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis ATCC27536 and Lactobacillus acidophilus ATCC4356, through a spray drying process. Each culture was added in the conjugated solution at ratio of 1:1, with spiking level of 10 log CFU/mL. The mixture was spray dried in 2L batches using a Niro drier with an inlet and outlet temperature of 200⁰C and 90⁰C, respectively. Following drying, scanning electron microscopy was used to observe the particle structure of the WPH10 conjugate. Following, the dried formulation was stored in airtight bottles for 16 weeks at 4°, 25° and -18°C, to monitor cell viability, moisture, and functionality. From the micro images it was observed that subsequent drying, nonconjugated WPH10 presented link bridges between the powder particles, whereas in case of conjugated WPH10, the particles presented a round surface with pores on it. The mean counts in conjugated WPH10 matrix before and after drying were 10.59 log CFU/g and 8.98 log CFU/g, respectively. At the end of 10 weeks, the counts were 7.18 log CFU/g at 4°C and 7.87 log CFU/g at -18°C, whereas at 25°C the viability significantly decreased to 3.97 log CFU/g. At this point, the wetting time increased from 47min to 61min, and solubility decreased from 90% to 82%. In the second study, whole-genome sequencing was done to determine the genotypic variants and associate with phenotypic expression in Listeria strains. Genomic DNA was extracted from the strains (Listeria innocua 634-2; Listeria innocua 634-34-S- 5; Listeria innocua 634-34-S-6; Listeria welshimeri 634-3; Listeria welshimeri 634-253- S-5, and Listeria monocytogenes 315-S-1), isolated from the dairy processing environment and run through Whole-genome sequencing on the Ilumina MiSeq and Nanopore sequencing platform. The genome was fed into the RAST database to develop the annotations. The results revealed 13 types of phenotypic responses related to the genotypic variants. Overall, the genotypic variants varied with the species and within the strains. Some of the common variants and features identified in the isolates were virulence (DNase, phage terminase, tRNA-Arg-ACG), cell signaling (NAG-IIA, NAGIIB), phage immunity (CRISPR proteins), osmotic stress (CadA), oxidative stress (YRKL), and antibiotic resistance (BaiE, Lde). L. monocytogenes was positive for all the phenotypic characteristics, allowing it to be more persistent, whereas L. innocua and L. welshimeri isolates lacked variants for motility (ActA), biofilm formation (AgD), and acid tolerance (AdiA), making them more sporadic strains

Design and Analysis of Class-E Power Amplifier for Wired & Wireless Systems

In this research article, an advanced class-E Power Amplifier (PA) working at center frequency 1842.5MHz with 75MHz bandwidth is proposed. The class E type power amplifier is premeditated and realized using 0.35µm CMOS technological file in ADS. The proposed class E power amplifier provides low return loss, Signal and Noise Ratio of 47.5dB, low noise figure of 1.434dB and PAE of 69.3%

Role of Digital Education in Student Monitoring and Teacher Evaluation during Pandemic Period

Digital education has played an important role in teacher evaluation and student monitoring activities during the recent COVID-19 pandemic situation. In digital education system, different kinds of tools and techniques are considered to monitor the important activities of the students. Diamond application is one of those strategies. On the other hand, educators also consider different kinds strategies to evaluate the quality of the teaching activities of the teachers in the online education system in this pandemic situation. Overall, it can be acknowledged that digital education system plays significant role in teacher evaluation and student monitoring activities during COVID-19 pandemic

Green supply chain performance assessment: exploration fuzzy logic to tackle linguistic evaluation information

Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) has appeared as an environmental innovation integrating environmental concerns into the supply chain management. Due to recent modification in environmental requirements, Govt. rules and regulations that affect manufacturing operations and services; growing attention is being given towards inclusion of environmental management strategies into traditional concept of supply chains. A Green Supply Chain (GSC) aims at confining the wastes within the industrial system so as to conserve energy and prevent the dissipation of harmful materials into the environment. In order to assess GSC performance extent, ‘green attributes’ must be considered along with traditional SC performance indices. The present work aims to discuss a methodology to deal with linguistic evaluation information through fuzzy logic for evaluating green supply chain performance and also attempts in identifying and prioritizing the key factors towards increasing ‘green competitiveness’. Here, the performance criteria/attributes have been evaluated by the expert group through linguistic variables which have further been transformed into Generalized Trapezoidal Fuzzy Numbers (GTFNs). Linguistic assessment of GSCM has been carried out based on different attributes, such as customer value, quality evaluation, performance measurement, appropriate price and environmental effect. Each attribute is followed by several criterions. Because of the vague and inconsistent nature of decision-makers’ linguistic evaluation information associated with GSCM; a fuzzy-based approach is indeed required to convert linguistic data into appropriate fuzzy numbers, for the analysis purpose. Apart from computing overall green performance extent, this research has been extended to identify ill-performing areas of an organizational GSC. Moreover, a case study has been reported in support of application feasibility of the proposed module

Generation and prioritization of test casesusing Simulink/Stateflow models

Embedded systems are mainly modeled by using MATLAB's simulink and stateflow tools. MATLAB's simulink is a tool for modeling, simulating and analysing software systems and stateflow is a control logic tool used to model event-driven systems (Reactive systems) through state machines and flow charts within a simulink model. In real-time, systems undergo frequent changes, thus complexity of the systems grows and testing of the systems become time consuming and expensive even if changes occur in small parts of the system. So, these models need formal verification. In this paper, we focus on event-driven systems which are captured by stateflow model. For this, we propose an algorithm (\textit{GenerateGraph}) in which we first generate an XML file for the stateflow model of a system. Then, we parse that XML file following top-down approach by using XML parser. Next, we generate intermediate graph for the model, using the parsed information. By using this graph, we generate test cases for the models of the systems having composite states

FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME OF VOLAR LOCKING PLATES AND SCREWS IN TREATING INTRA-ARTICULAR FRACTURES OF THE DISTAL RADIUS: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY

Introduction: For unstable radius distal fractures, to promote rapid recovery of wrist function, Volar locking plates are used widely. It has been noted that volar plate presence near the watershed line is associated with tendon discomfort, and it was advised to avoid implant prominence in this region. Aim of the Study: To determine which method is more effective in treating wrist or hand fractures, a Synthes 2.4 mm LCP or an Acumed Acu-Loc VLP. Materials & Methods: All patients with a Synthes 2.4 mm LCP or an Acumed Acu-Loc VLP or 4 years were reviewed in a follow-up study. The lunate fossa joint line was 10 millimeters from the pattern of the marginal distal radius fracture. The results were evaluated, including motion range, grip strength, and reported pain levels. Results: Eighty-four patients met the requirements for inclusion. 42 patients received care using the method of Synthes 2.4 mm LCP, while 42 patients received care using Acumed Acu-Loc VLP. The main result showed that the latter results of the Acu-Loc VLP group had significantly better post-operative range of motion (P = 0.016) and grip strength (P = 0.014). Acu-Loc VLP participants also had significantly higher MAYO wrist scores (P = 0.006). Conclusion: If properly and carefully positioned in the position for which it was intended, we think the Acumed Acu-Loc VLP produced superior results than the Synthes 2.4 mm LCP Recommendation: Despite implant improvements, distal radius VLP ORIF still causes flexor tendon irritation or rupture. When properly positioned, the Acumed Acu-Loc VLP beat the 2.4 mm LCP synthesis design in functional results. Treating marginal distal radius fractures with this insertion improves patient satisfaction

Recurrent vulval fibroepithelial polyp with pregnancy: a rare presentation

A fibroepithelial polyp (FEP) is a relatively uncommon benign condition of vulva, mainly of reactive origin, occurs in women of reproductive age, mostly during pregnancy. Here is a case which presented with bilateral vulval mass, for that she underwent surgical excision. Histopathological examination revealed bilateral fibroepithelial vulval polyp. After 4 years of uneventful interval same female came with term pregnancy with a huge vulval mass on left side, having similar characteristic features as previous one. Emergency cesarean section followed by excision of polyp in the same sitting done. Histopathological report confirmed the finding of fibroepithelial polyp this time also. Only few cases of recurrent fibroepithelial polyp of vulva associated with pregnancy have been reported till date

Patterns of calcium channel (TRPV6) expression in rabbit gut epithelium

[EN] The present study was undertaken to explore the immunohistochemical localisation of TRPV6 calcium channels in rabbit gut epithelium that are actively involved in calcium absorption. To undertake the research, twelve apparently healthy adult female rabbits with a body weight between 1.0 to 1.5 kg were procured, acclimatised and divided into two groups: control and test. Both groups were kept on same feed along with exogenous calcium supplementation in test group animals only. The serum calcium level revealed that normally a high value of serum calcium is maintained in the rabbit as compared to other mammals, thus indicating that the homeostatic mechanism might be poorly developed. Immunohistochemistry and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction analysis revealed that the caecum was the site of maximum calcium absorption in rabbit, followed by the duodenum and jejunum. The expression pattern of TRPV6 protein/mRNA was weaker in test group animals than in the control group, indicating that the channel was functional in low calcium concentration in the gut.West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery SciencesRanjan, R.; Das, P.; Batabyal, S.; Minj, AP. (2020). Patterns of calcium channel (TRPV6) expression in rabbit gut epithelium. World Rabbit Science. 28(4):187-197. https://doi.org/10.4995/wrs.2020.12161OJS18719728

Occurrence of subclinical and overt hypothyroidism among chronic kidney disease patients

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the vital health problems worldwide leading to increased global morbidity and mortality. Thyroid dysfunction including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and non-thyroidal illness has been reported in CKD patients. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of subclinical and overt hypothyroidism among chronic kidney disease patients. This study also tried to correlate thyroid function abnormalities with severity of renal failure.Method: In this observational and cross sectional study, 100 patients of CKD who were admitted in Department of Medicine, Rajendra institute of medical sciences, Ranchi were studied for thyroid function abnormalities. Result: This study found that glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is positively correlated with serum T3 and T4 level (i.e. with decreasing renal function both T3 and T4 levels decreased). Serum creatinine levels were negatively correlated with serum T3 and T4 level.Conclusions: From this study it was established that CKD is associated with thyroid dysfunction characterized by low serum fT3 and fT4 with high TSH in some cases