A Hybrid Approach using AHP-TOPSIS for Analyzing e-SCM Performance

AbstractTo sustain in this competitive environment, it is required for organizations to implement information technology (IT) based functions with their supply chain management (SCM) system. The objective of this research is to select a best alternative with an aim to improve electronic supply chain management (e-SCM) performance of Indian automobile industry located at Delhi region. To accomplish the aim, a hierarchy based model has been developed through considering eight criteria and five alternatives. The considered alternatives namely are: investment in web based technologies, investment in advanced manufacturing technologies, role of top management, role of supplier and supply chain integration. The developed model has been analyzed to select a best alternative using analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) as a hybrid approach. Analysis reveals that the alternative, ‘investment in web based technologies’ holds first rank among all considered alternatives and can play a vital role in improving the e-SCM performance of an organization. The outcomes of this research enable mangers to make better decisions during framing strategies in improving e-SCM performance of an organization effectively

CONTEMPLATION OF OPERATIONS PERSPECTIVES ENCUMBERING THE PRODUCTION-CONSUMPTION AVENUES OF THE PROCESSED FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN

In developing nations, the changing lifestyle of the masses and the winds of globalization have increased the consumption rate of processed food items. However, the network of processed food supply chains is confronting various challenges impacting the production-consumption avenues. The presented work aims to identify and analyze the challenges encumbering the processed food supply chain dynamics. To meet this goal, thirty-two distinct challenges are identified from the research literature and refined by seeding inputs from field experts into an exploratory factor analysis. Challenges of high field relevance are further analyzed for the contextual interrelationships and severity by the novel hybrid approach Interval Valued Neutrosophic Vague Set Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory. The outcomes of the presented work find their implication in formulating the decisional framework and strategic and tactical roadmaps to mitigate the impact of these challenges to mapping demand and supply patterns

Efficacy of Resin Infiltration and Fluoride Casein Phosphopeptide Amorphous Calcium Phosphate Varnish on Non-cavitated Active White Spot Lesions in Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Objective: To compare the efficacy of resin infiltration and fluoride casein phosphopeptide amorphous calcium phosphate varnish on non-cavitated active white spot lesions in 5-8 years old children. Material and Methods: 60 non-cavitated active white spot lesions in 60 patients with ICDAS II score 2 from both genders in the age range of 5 to 8 years were taken. Thirty lesions were treated by resin infiltration (Group 1) and 30 by Fluoride CPP-ACP varnish (Group 2). Resin infiltration was performed on the same day, while Fluoride CPP-ACP varnish was applied once a week for 4 weeks. The follow-up was done at 3, 6 months, and 12 months. Results: At 3, 6, and 12 months change in mean ICDAS II Score in group 1 was 1.5±0.5,1.13±0.73 and 0.9±0.88, respectively, while in group 2, it was observed to be 0.30±0.59, 0.4±0.89 and 0.06±0.82, respectively (p<0.001). Conclusion: Resin infiltration was more successful than Fluoride CCP-ACP varnish in active non-cavitated white spot lesions

Exciton transition and electronic structure of PbMoO4 crystals studied by polarized light

Published in Physica status solidi. B, Basic solid state physics, Vol. 247, No. 2, pp405-410, 2010.Polarized reflectivity spectra of PbMoO4 crystals have been measured using synchrotron radiation up to 20 eV. The optical constants for the crystallographic axes are derived by using a Kramers-Kronig analysis. It is found that the exciton band at 3.6 eV shows a doublet structure with distinct dichroism. X-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS) and the calculation of the elec-tronic structure by a discrete variational Xα method are also carried out. The calculation shows that the va-lence band and the conduction band are mainly com-posed of the O 2p and Mo 4d states, respectively, and the Pb state contributes appreciably to the top of the valence band and the bottom of the conduction band. The valence-band XPS spectrum of PbMoO4 is com-pared with that of PbWO4, which reveals a remarkable difference between them. This difference reflects dif-ferent magnitude of hybridization of Mo 4d or W 5d state to the valence band. The exciton transition is ex-plained in terms of the cationic Pb 6s → 6p excitation model taking into account the crystal-field splitting and the spin-orbit interaction of Pb 6p state. From a comparison of the doublet structure of the exciton band of PbMoO4 and PbWO4, it is suggested that the electron-hole exchange interaction plays an important role for the exciton transitions in both materials.ArticlePhysica status solidi. B, Basic solid state physics. 247(2):405-410 (2010)journal articl

Torsades de pointes in a patient of dilated cardiomyopathy occurring early on oral amiodarone therapy

Amiodarone induced proarrhythmic effects are rare. We report a case of amiodarone induced torsades de pointes in a young boy aged 16 years occurring early after initiation of oral amiodarone. This case underscores the need of careful electrocardiographic monitoring early during amiodarone therapy to avoid a potentially fatal arrhythmia

Baller-Gerold Syndrome a Rare Cause of Heart-Hand Syndrome

Heart hand syndromes are characterized by radial abnormalities and associated defects in the heart. We here describe an extremely rare heart hand syndrome known as Baller-Gerold syndrome

Balanced double aortic arch with tetralogy of Fallot

AbstractWe present a rare case of balanced double aortic arch in a 19year old cyanotic boy, a known case of tetralogy of Fallot. This was suspected on chest X-ray and confirmed on further imaging by cardiac catheterization and computed tomography. We discuss the clinical and surgical implications of this condition

Decompressive craniectomy in herpes simplex encephalitis: a case report

Herpes Simplex Encephalitis is the commonest form of sporadic encephalitis. Availability of effective antiviral therapy viz Acyclovir has significantly reduced the mortality of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. Elevated intracranial pressure   resulting in herniation syndromes continues to be an important cause of mortality. Antiviral therapy and medical measures for managing raised intracranial pressure including osmotic diuretics, careful usage of steroids and controlled hyperventilation continue to be the cornerstones in management of these patients. Authors present a 38-year-old male patient with Cerebrospinal fluid Meningo-encephalitic panel positivity for herpes simplex virus 1 and bilateral temporal lobe lesions with secondary decline due to impending herniation syndrome despite osmotic diuretics and steroids with patient survival and complete recovery following decompressive hemicraniectomy

Development and characterization of large-scale simple sequence repeats in jute

Jute is an important crop of the Indian subcontinent and comprises tossa jute (Corchorus olitorius) and white jute (C. capsularis). The yield and fiber quality of this crop remained stagnant for many years and could not be improved through conventional plant breeding. Also, no effort has been made to develop molecular markers on a scale required for marker-assisted selection (MAS) to supplement conventional plant breeding. As a first step toward deploying MAS for jute improvement, 2469 simple sequence repeats (SSRs) were developed in tossa jute (JRO 524) using four SSR-enriched genomic libraries. A random subset of 100 SSRs (25 SSRs from each library) was used to detect polymorphism between the parental genotypes of each of the two recombinant inbred line (RIL) mapping populations. The RILs are being developed from JRO 524 × PPO4 (for fiber fineness) and JRC 321 × CMU 010 (for lignin content) crosses to prepare molecular maps and conduct quantitative trait loci (QTL) analyses. Both SSR length polymorphism and ± polymorphism (null alleles, i.e., presence and absence of specific SSR) were detected; 50 SSRs detected polymorphism between the two genotypes of tossa jute, whereas 45 SSRs detected polymorphism between the two genotypes of white jute. This SSR allelic polymorphism in jute is higher than that reported in other crops and is adequate for construction of genetic maps for QTL analysis. The large-scale SSRs will also prove useful in studying genetic diversity, population structure, and association mapping