DELTA-CONVERGENCE FOR ASYMPTOTICALLY NONEXPANSIVE MAPPING IN CAT(K) SPACE THROUGH MODIFIED S- ITERATION PROCEDURE

In this paper we establish convergence theorem for asymptotically non expansive mapping in CAT () space and will approximate fixed point through modified S-iteration procedure. Keywords: Fixed point ,Asymptotically nonexpansive  mapping, -convergence,CAT () space, S-iteration MSC: 47H10, 54H25

S- ITERATION PROCESS FOR CONVERGENCE OF TWO ASYMPTOTICALLY NON-EXPANSIVE MAPPING IN CAT (0) SPACE

In this paper we establish some strong convergence theorem for two asymptotically non expansive mapping by modified S-iteration process under suitable conditions

Effect of packaging materials and storage on quality attributes of freeze dried pineapple lassi powder for defence applications

The study evaluates the effect of two different packaging materials on storage stabililty of and instant fruit-dairy functional beverage mix.  Freeze dried Pineapple lassi (PL) powder was packaged in Aluminium Laminated Polyethylene (ALP) and Metallised Polyester (MP). Quality changes at elevated temperature conditions (38±1°C, 33 % relative humidity) were evaluated.  Shelf life was calculated to be 44 and 62 days in MP and ALP pouches, respectively. Moisture, water activity, Vitamin C, Lactococci, TBA, colour change and Browning Index were studied in both packaging materials. ALP was found to be better than MP as samples kept in ALP preserved most of the antioxidant properties. The kinetics of Vitamin C degradation was of first order (K=-0.017 , R2= 0.99). Moisture content increased and  lactococci  count decreased during storag

Role of artificial intelligence in health communication: With special reference to smartwatch technology

Artificial intelligence is a transformational technology of the digital age and increasingly capturing the world. Apart from robotics, this technology is also useful in the health sector. Smartwatches are a good example of artificial intelligence and health communication. This device provides you with some specific information like blood pressure, oxygen level, sleep monitoring, etc. which is very useful for a common man to track his/her health. This device communicates to you about your primary health issue and informs you to visit a doctor. So, in this study, researchers explored and examined the role and relevance of artificial intelligence in health communication, Research evaluates the level of awareness among users and non-users of smartwatches AI technology and finds out the effectiveness of using smartwatches. For data gathering, researchers will use a survey method. In this study, a quantitative approach was used and a random sampling method has been adopted for the selection of smartwatch users

Regioisomeric donor-acceptor-donor triads based on benzodithiophene and BODIPY with distinct optical properties and mobilities

Two regioisomeric triads D-A1-D and D-A2-D composed of benzodithiophene donors and BODIPY acceptors were synthesized and exhibited spectral coverage up to 700 nm due to efficient intramolecular charge transfer. Structural differences and planarity of these triads lead to distinct photoinduced electron transfer characteristics and charge carrier mobilities of up to similar to 10(-4) cm(2) V-1 s(-1)

Effect of structural isomerism on charge transport in copolymer of BODIPY and Benzodithiophene

In this work two isomeric copolymers of benzodithiophene and BODIPY have been designed and synthesized. Structural isomeric polymers were designed such that one of the polymers exhibits more planar architecture, which would help in understanding the effect of structural isomerism and planarity in the polymer backbone on charge carrier mobility. Structural differences in of both these structures were also studied using DFT and TDDFT calculations

Effect of structural isomerism in BODIPY based donor-acceptor co-polymers on their photovoltaic performance

Borondipyrromethene or BODIPY can be incorporated into the polymer backbone through either the alpha (or 2,6) positions or the beta (3,5) positions and hence resulting in polymers exhibiting structural isomerism. In this work two pairs of such isomeric D-A polymers formed by copolymerization of BODIPY with benzodithiophene (P1 and P2) and fluorene (P3 and P4) separately are reported along with structure property correlation. Depending on the positions of attachment of the BODIPY unit in the isomeric polymers, the geometry of the polymer backbone is either coiled or linear which in turn affects physical properties such as thermal stability, solubility and absorption, electronic properties such as delocalization of molecular orbitals, HOMO-LUMO energy levels and band gap. Though the charge carrier mobility seems to remain unaffected due to the isomerism of the polymer backbone, the alpha connected polymers perform better than the beta connected polymers when used as electron acceptor along with P3HT in all polymer solar cells. This is also the first instance of application of BODIPY copolymers as electron acceptor in organic solar cells

Electrodeposition of delta-phase based Cu-Sn mirror alloy from sulfate-aqueous electrolyte for solar reflector application

Copper-tin (Cu-Sn) intermetallic alloy coating was developed on mild steel substrate by galvanostatic electrodeposition technique from sulfate-based acidic electrolyte containing Laprol as additive. The homogenous coating containing cubic 8 phase with composition of 32.6% Sn was obtained, when a current of -8.5 mA was made to flow through the electrochemical bath. The optimized coating with thickness of similar to 0.4-3 tm exhibits similar to 80% specular reflectance. The coating has a hardness of 2.6 GPa, suggesting a good scratch resistance property. The experimental results also suggest that the hydrophobic surface of Cu-32.6% Sn thin film can be potentially used as an attractive coating for solar reflector application under dusty and humid conditions. (C) 2016 Published by Elsevier Ltd

Characterization of Nanocomposites of WO sub(3)-SnO sub(2) and Its Application as a Moisture Sensors

In this paper we report humidity sensing studies of WO sub(3)-SnO sub(2) nanocomposites. Powders have been given pellet shape by applying pressure of 450 MPa. Pellets have been annealed at temperatures of 300, 400 and 600 degree C. When exposed to humidity, resistance of pellets decreased with increase in relative humidity. Sensing element of WO sub(3)-SnO sub(2) nanocomposites annealed at 400 degree C shows average sensitivity of 13.11 M Omega /%RH in the 15-90%RH range. For this sensing element hysteresis is within 13%, reproducibility over different cyclic operations after 4 months is within 12%. XRD pattern of WO sub(3)-SnO sub(2) nanocomposites shows peaks of WO sub(3) monoclinic structure and SnO sub(2) tetragonal structure. Minimum crystallite size calculated by Scherer's formula for WO sub(3)-SnO sub(2) nanocomposites is 12 nm. Average grain size measured from SEM micrograph for best sample is 122 nm; suggesting agglomeration of crystallites in sensing elements to form larger grains

Burden and Socio-Behavioral Correlates of Uncontrolled Abnormal Glucose Metabolism in an Urban Population of India.

Progressive burden of diabetes mellitus is a major concern in India. Data on the predictors of poor glycemic control among diabetics are scanty. A population-based cross-sectional study nested in an urban cohort was thus conducted in West Bengal, India to determine the burden and correlates of total and uncontrolled abnormalities in glucose metabolism (AGM) in a representative population.From 9046 adult cohort-members, 269 randomly selected consenting subjects (non-response = 7.24%) were interviewed, examined [blood pressure (BP), anthropometry], tested for fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C). Those having pre-diagnosed diabetes or FPG ≥126 or HbA1c≥6.5 were defined as diabetic. Among non-diabetics, subjects with FPG (mg/dl) = 100-125 or HbA1C(%) = 5.7-6.4 were defined as pre-diabetic. Pre-diagnosed cases with current FPG ≥126 were defined as uncontrolled AGM. Descriptive and regression analyses were conducted using SAS-9.3.2.Among participants, 28.62% [95% Confidence Interval (95%CI) = 23.19-34.06)] were overweight [body mass index(BMI) = (25-29.99)kg/meter2], 7.81% (4.58-11.03) were obese(BMI≥30kg/meter2), 20.82% (15.93-25.70) were current smokers, 12.64% (8.64-16.64) were current alcohol-drinkers and 46.32% of responders (39.16-53.47) had family history of diabetes. 17.84% (13.24-22.45) had stage-I [140≤average systolic BP (AvSBP in mm of mercury)<160 or 90≤average diastolic BP (AvDBP)<100] and 12.64% (8.64-16.64) had stage-II (AvSBP≥160 or AvDBP≥160) hypertension. Based on FPG and HbA1c, 10.41% (6.74-14.08) were diabetic and 27.88% (22.49-33.27) were pre-diabetic. Overall prevalence of diabetes was 15.61% (11.25-19.98). Among pre-diagnosed cases, 46.43% (26.74-66.12) had uncontrolled AGM. With one year increase in age [Odds Ratio(OR) = 1.05(1.03-1.07)], retired subjects [OR = 9.14(1.72-48.66)], overweight[OR = 2.78(1.37-5.64)], ex-drinkers [OR = 4.66(1.35-16.12)] and hypertensives [ORStage I = 3.75(1.42-9.94); ORStage II = 4.69(1.67-13.17)] had higher odds of diabetes. Relatively older subjects [OR = 1.06(1.02-1.10)], unemployed [OR = 19.68(18.64-20.78)], business-owners [OR = 25.53(24.91-16.18)], retired [OR = 46.53(45.38-47.72)], ex-smokers [OR = 4.75(1.09-20.78)], ex-drinkers [OR = 22.43(4.62-108.81)] and hypertensives [ORStage II = 13.17(1.29-134.03)] were more likely to have uncontrolled AGM.Burden of uncontrolled AGM was high among participants. Efforts to curb the diabetes epidemic in urban India should include interventions targeting appropriate diabetic control among relatively older persons, unemployed, business-owners, retired, ex-smokers, ex-drinkers and hypertensives