BPMN to BPEL: Implementing ATM System

BPMN provides a standard graphical notation for modelling business process. BPEL is a XML based language which generate executable code from BPMN diagram. Several BPEL engines are available which execute BPEL. In this paper , an example is provided to explain how BPMN diagram is generated and then with the help of BPEL executable code is generated

DOES MUTUAL FUND MANAGER’S ATTRIBUTES IMPACT FUND PERFORMANCE? EVIDENCE FROM INDIA

This paper examines the impact of two managerial characteristics – qualification and work experience on the fund performance of various mutual fund schemes in India. We analyse 1508 fund managers during the period 2005–2018 using panel OLS regression. Our results suggest that work experience of the managers positively affects the performance of the open-ended schemes. After segregating the data into different schemes and different qualification categories, we find that the number of years, for which the manager is handling a scheme, is positively related to fund performance for almost all the schemes and qualifications. Further, we find evidence to support the notion that better quality of education and specialised courses also contribute to improving the fund performance. In India, the mutual fund industry is expected to grow at an exponential rate in the coming years, and this study provides an insight into the characteristics of the fund managers impacting the performance of such funds

Bilateral Schizencephaly Type II

BackgroundSchizencephaly is one of the most severe forms of neuronal migration defects and is an extremely rare cause of seizure disorder. Case detailsWe report a case of bilateral schizencephaly (Type II) presenting as seizure disorder since birth. DiscussionThis case is rare because of the relatively benign features compared to other reported cases. ConclusionCompared to other cases, this patient has normal cognitive and motor functioning. Given the scant literature on schizencephaly in India’s paediatric population, this case highlights the possibility of a very rare entity associated with seizures. MRI can detect this condition.

Syntheses and Pharmacological Activities of Isatin Derivatives

Twenty derivatives of isatin (1H-indole-2, 3-Dione) were synthesized by the schematic route as per as scheme. These were further characterized by spectroscopic analysis. All the novel synthesized derivatives of isatin were screened for their antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Streptococcus pneumonia; Gram-negative bacteria: Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae and fungal strains: Candida albicans, Aspergillus niger, Penicillium chrysogenum, Rhizopus oryzae by cup-plate method. Results of antimicrobial screening showed that compound ID5, ID9, ID15 and ID18 possess potent antibacterial activity. Whereas ID1, ID3, ID4, ID7 and ID20 possess antifungal activity comparable to standard drugs. Keywords: Isatin; Antimicrobial; Antibacterial; Antifungal

Assessment of Treatment Plan Quality between Flattening Filter and Flattening Filter Free Photon Beam for Carcinoma of the Esophagus with IMRT Technique

Background: As compared to the flattened photon beam, removing the flattening filter (FF) from the head of a gantry decreases the average energy of the photon beam and increases the dose rate, leading to an impact on the quality of treatment plans. Objective: This study aimed to compare the quality of intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) treatment plans for esophageal cancer with and without a flattened filter photon beam. Material and Methods: In this analytical study, 12 patients, who had already been treated with a 6X FF photon beam, were treated based on new IMRT methods using a 6X the flattening filter-free (FFF) photon beam. Both 6X FF IMRT and 6X FFF IMRT plans used identical beam parameters and planning objectives. All plans were evaluated with planning indices and doses for organs at risk (OARs). Results: Insignificant dose variation was for HI, CI, D98%, and V95% between FF and FFF photon beam IMRT plans. FF-based IMRT plan delivered a 15.51% and 11.27% higher mean dose to both lungs and heart than the FFF plan, respectively. The integral dose (ID) for the heart and lungs was 11.21% and 15.51%, respectively, less in the IMRT plan with an FFF photon beam.  Conclusion: In contrast to the FF photon beam, a filtered photon beam-oriented IMRT plan provides significant OAR sparing without losing the quality of the treatment plan. High monitor units (MUs), low ID, and Beam on Time (BOT) are major highlights of the IMRT plan with FFF beam

Refractrometric studies on molecular interactions between some bromoalkanes and nonpolar hydrocarbons

650-657Refractive indices of the twelve binary mixtures between polar aliphatic molecules, viz., 1-bromopropane, 1-bromobutane, 1-bromopentane and nonpolar hydrocarbon molecules, viz., cyclohexane, benzene, 1, 4-dimethylbenzene and 1, 3, 5- trimethylbenzene for the entire concentration range have been measured at 308.15 K. Deviation in refractive indices from that for ideal mixture, molar refraction, deviation in molar refraction from ideal mixture values, molecular radius and deviation in molecular radius from the values for ideal mixtures for these mixtures have also been evaluated. The results are discussed in terms of molecular interactions between the components of the binary mixtures

Higher education and sustainable development : an exploratory study of Indian management institutions

The objective of this paper is to explore the applicability of sustainability education in the Indian higher education sector. Specifically, we examine Business Management curriculum innovation for sustainability education with an emphasis on course design, content, and delivery mechanism. This study is exploratory in nature and adopts content analysis methodology for analyzing primary data from semi-structured interviews and secondary data from university websites and reports. Our findings reveal that sustainability education initiatives in Indian Business Management schools and departments attempts to create an understanding and build competence on social, environmental, and sustainable aspects of business. But there is still a very long way to go. The objective of self-reflection in students for the betterment of community and planet earth is yet to be achieved by the way of participative and engaged learning