Data Transmission Unit and Web server Interaction to Monitor Water Distribution: A Cyber-Physical System Perspective

Cyber-Physical System (CPS) is the concept of converging physical devices with cyber systems, CPS shares environmental information globally and improves resource utilization. The major aim of our work is to use the CPS technology to overcome  improper handling and care of water supply infrastructure. Our experimental water pipileing infrastructure test bed set up at National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal (NITK), India includes analysis of water distribution in three storage tanks using minimal wireless communication technology. This requires monitoring and wireless networking of the monitored data. In order to obtain water usage of each storage tanks, we have proposed low cost customization of water pipeline infrastructure. Monitoring unit (MU) includes 865-867Mhz RF module. In this paper, we deal with the networking part of CPS to perform water monitoring  distribution in each storage tanks. Networking of CPS includes communication between Data transfer unit (DTU) and Aggregator unit (AU) used in the MU and also communication between DTU and web server unit (WS). Communication between DTU and AU involves analyzing the amount of water flow in the Inlet and Outlet of storage tanks in the campus.  The WS unit contains resultant data of water usage in each storage tanks. The extensive group of resultant data sets of water usage, obtained in each storage tanks, gives importance to data analytics. Initially, we came up with a small-scale experimental set up at NITK campus; which is then extended to large scale area. The waterflow rate graphs show average daily and monthly usage of water of each storage tank. 

To Evaluate the Comparitive Oral Bioavailability Study of Trospium Chloride Tablet in Healty Human Volunteers

To evaluate the Comparative oral bioavailability of Trospium Chloride tablet in Human volunteers. The study objectives included: Assessment of the bioavailability of test product A while comparing with a reference product B in 6 normal, adult, human subjects under fasting condition. The bioequivalence assessed is to be assessed under following pharmacokinetic Parameters: AUC0-t, AUC0-∞, Cmax, Tmax, Kel, and t1/2. Monitoring of the adverse events and ensure safety of the subjects. The safety, pharmacokinetics and performance profiles of trospium test product was evaluated and compared with those of the commercialized reference formulation of trospium chloride. The effect of trospium chloride under oral administration to 14 healthy human male subjects was safe and equally well tolerated. Based on the PK results, the 90% confidence interval does not lie within the acceptance range of 80 – 125% for trospium. The reference and test product of the drug is considered biologically not equivalent since they resulted in highly variable rates and extents of exposure of trospium. Overall, the test formulation of trospium chloride has a number of disadvantages over the conventional reference formulation of trospium Chloride, since the test formulation of trospium chloride resulted in highly variable pharmacokinetic profiles to the reference formulation. After a single dosage, the two formulations are expected to result in highly variable efficacy for the treatment of urinary incontinence. Therefore it can be concluded that test and reference products are biologically not equivalent under fasting conditions

A STUDY ON CLOUD COMPUTING EFFICIENT JOB SCHEDULING ALGORITHMS

cloud computing is a general term used to depict another class of system based computing that happens over the web. The essential advantage of moving to Clouds is application versatility. Cloud computing is extremely advantageous for the application which are sharing their resources on various hubs. Scheduling the errand is a significant testing in cloud condition. Typically undertakings are planned by client prerequisites. New scheduling techniques should be proposed to defeat the issues proposed by organize properties amongst client and resources. New scheduling systems may utilize a portion of the customary scheduling ideas to consolidate them with some system mindful procedures to give answers for better and more effective employment scheduling. Scheduling technique is the key innovation in cloud computing. This paper gives the study on scheduling calculations. There working regarding the resource sharing. We systemize the scheduling issue in cloud computing, and present a cloud scheduling pecking order

Structure of lithium catena-poly[3,4-dihydroxopentaborate-1:5-[mu]-oxo]

LiH2B5O9, M(r) = 207.0, monoclinic, P2(1)/a, a = 13.576 (4), b = 9.077 (4), c = 5.543 (3) angstrom, beta = 91.47 (1)degrees, V = 682.8 (4)) angstrom3, Z = 4, D(x) = 2.013 g cm-3, lambda(Mo Kalpha) = 0.7107 angstrom, mu = 2.06 cm F(000) = 408, T = 293 K, R = 0.049 for 1689 independent observed reflections. The structure contains chains of B5O9H2]- anions linked through shared O atoms. In each anionic unit two B3O3 rings, each incorporating two triangular BO3 units, are connected by a shared tetrahedral BO4 unit. The Li atom has four O-atom neighbours arranged in an approximately tetrahedral configuration. The Li polyhedra connect B-O polyanions to form a two-dimensional network. Further connections are provided by hydrogen bonds

RECENT TRENDS IN MANAGEMENT OF KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS SICCA (DRY EYE DISEASE)

At the air-water interface, the tear film lipid layer (TFLL), a combination of lipids and proteins plays an important role in surface tension of the tear and is necessary for the physiological hydration of the ocular surface and maintenance of ocular homeostasis. Alteration in lacrimal fluid rheology, differences in lipid constitution or down regulation of particular tear proteins are found in maximum types of ocular surface disease including dry eye disease (DED). Dry eye is a disorder of the tear film due to tear deficiency or excessive tear evaporation, which causes damage to the interpalpebral ocular surface and is associated with symptoms of discomfort. It results in changes on the ocular surface epithelia causing reduced tear quantity and surface sensitivity which leads to inflammation reactions. Managing this inflammation is very helpful in dry eye disease patients. In this article we revise the current understanding of tear film properties, ocular surface and review the effectiveness of topically applied tear supplements, thermo sensitive atelocollagen punctal plug, subtrasal ultrasonic transducers, novel liposome based gelling tear formation and insulin based ophthalmic delivery systems which help in restoring the healthy tear film

Acquisition of Technological Capability by Firms in the Aerospace Cluster of Bengaluru

Abstract. Technological capability is believed to be the ability of a firm to make innovations in its products and manufacturing processes. It is especially important for SMEs to make informed choices of technology to meet global quality standards and adopt the best practices to ensure productivity. The acquisition of technological capability takes place through deliberate efforts by firms, which is characterised as technological learning mechanisms in the literature. This paper provides an assessment of influence of technological learning mechanisms on the acquisition of technological capability of SMEs in the Bengaluru aerospace cluster in south India. Firstly, a measure is developed to quantify technological capability at firm level. Seventeen variables, which form the building blocks have been factored into four factors in order to develop the measure called Technology Index (TI). Secondly, learning variables, which significantly influence technological capability have been identified through regression analysis. Learning variables education of CEO, years of operation in aerospace industry and vertical collaboration have been found to significantly influence technological capability of firms. This analyses lead to important lessons both for entrepreneurs and policy makers.Keywords: Technological capability, technology index, aerospace cluster, learning variables, technology measurement

Extracorporeal life support devices and strategies for management of acute cardiorespiratory failure in adult patients: A comprehensive review

Evolution of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) technology has added a new dimension to the intensive care management of acute cardiac and/or respiratory failure in adult patients who fail conventional treatment. ECLS also complements cardiac surgical and cardiology procedures, implantation of long-term mechanical cardiac assist devices, heart and lung transplantation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Available ECLS therapies provide a range of options to the multidisciplinary teams who are involved in the time-critical care of these complex patients. While venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can provide complete respiratory support, extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal facilitates protective lung ventilation and provides only partial respiratory support. Mechanical circulatory support with venoarterial (VA) ECMO employed in a traditional central/peripheral fashion or in a temporary ventricular assist device configuration may stabilise patients with decompensated cardiac failure who have evidence of end-organ dysfunction, allowing time for recovery, decision-making, and bridging to implantation of a long-term mechanical circulatory support device and occasionally heart transplantation. In highly selected patients with combined severe cardiac and respiratory failure, advanced ECLS can be provided with central VA ECMO, peripheral VA ECMO with timely transition to venovenous ECMO or VA-venous ECMO upon myocardial recovery to avoid upper body hypoxia or by addition of an oxygenator to the temporary ventricular assist device circuit. This article summarises the available ECLS options and provides insights into the principles and practice of these techniques. One should emphasise that, as is common with many emerging therapies, their optimal use is currently not backed by quality evidence. This deficiency needs to be addressed to ensure that the full potential of ECLS can be achieved