Physical parameters such as pH and temperature influencing dimethoate biodegradation by Pseudomonas sutzeri

Current study is based on biodegradation of organophosphorus pesticide dimethoate in liquid MSM medium with P. sutzeri. It was found to be capable of utilizing dimethoate as sole carbon and energy source and could rapidly utilized dimethoate beyond 100 ppm and showed maximum growth in MSM. The concentration of the dimethoate in the solution decreased exponentially with the increased exposure time. P. sutzeri could tolerate dimethoate from 100 ppm to 900ppm. In current study, several factors influencing dimethoate degradation were investigated. Complete disappearance of dimethoate was detected within 72 h of incubation. UV-Visible spectroscopic analysis (660 nm) revealed the complete mineralization of dimethoate. The optimal pH and temperature growth conditions were 8.5 and 30°C, respectively. The microbial consortia could prove to play a valuable role for the bioremediation of dimethoate contaminated field soil

Experimental & Finite element Analysis of Composite Mono Leaf Spring

In order to economize energy and conserve natural resources, weight reduction has been the main focus of automobile manufacturers in the present scenario. The increasing competition and innovations in automobile sector tends to modify the existing products or replacing old products by new and advanced materials. More efforts have taken in order to increase the comfort of user. The aim of this paper is to present a low cost fabrication of complete mono composite leaf spring. Single leaf, variable thickness, variable width spring of glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP) with similar mechanical and geometrical properties to the multi leaf steel spring, was designed, fabricated and tested. The finite element analysis of composite spring carried using ANSYS software. The experimental test is carried to verify the FEA result. Comparison between the performance of the GFRP and the multi leaf steel springs is presented

EVALUATION OF LEUCAS ASPERA WHOLE PLANT EXTRACTS FOR DIURETIC AND LAXATIVE PROPERTY

ABSTRACTObjective: This study was undertaken to investigate diuretic and laxative potency of Leucas aspera whole plant.Methods: The dried whole plant (leaves, stems, and flowers) material was subjected to extraction by continuous hot percolation method. Inevaluation of diuretic activity male albino rats were used as the experimental animals. The first group of animals, serving as control, received normalsaline (25 ml/kg, post-operative); the second group received furosemide (10 mg/kg, post-operative) in saline. Other groups received doses of extract(200-400 mg/kg) in normal saline. The parameters determined were total urine volume, the concentration of Na(chloride) in the urine. Na+ and K+ concentrations were determined by flame photometer, and Cl−+(sodium), K concentration was estimated by titrimetric method.Laxative activity was also studied using male albino rats. The animal groups were administered orally either with vehicle (1% Tween-80 solution innormal saline, 25 ml/kg), reference standard drug, agar-agar (300 mg/kg, post-operative) in saline or doses of extract (200-400 mg/kg). After 8 h ofdrug treatment, the feces were collected and weighed.Results: This study revealed that L. aspera whole plant extracts possesses significant diuretic and laxative activity in comparison with the standarddrugs. The activity may be due to the chemical constituent present in the plant parts. The further studies may be taken up to isolate these activeconstituents.Conclusion: L. aspera whole plant possesses diuretic and laxative property since it contains a variety of phytoconstituents.Keywords: Leucas aspera, Diuretics activity, Lipchitz method, Laxative activity, Furosemide, Agar-agar.+(potassium), and Clâˆ

Solitary fibrous tumor of nasal cavity: a rare case report with review of literature

Solitary fibrous tumor is an unusual soft tissue neoplasm. Commonly the tumor is located in pleural cavity but recently has been described in many extra-thoracic locations. Nose and paranasal sinuses are rare sites for this tumor and so far less than 30 cases have been reported in the literature. In the nasal cavity the tumor usually presents as a polypoidal intranasal mass in a middle aged patient. Erosion of adjacent structures may occur but tumor does not metastasize. Local excision is almost invariably curable. We report SFT in a 50 year old patient with involvement of unilateral nasal cavity and all paranasal sinuses

Development of sportswear with enhanced moisture management properties using cotton and regenerated cellulosic fibres

The effect of fibre composition on moisture management properties and peak heat flux (qmax) values of one commercialsport garment and six knitted fabrics (sportswear), composed of 100% polyester, 100% cotton, 100% modal, and blend ofpolyester with cotton and modal, have been investigated. The moisture management properties are assessed by using themoisture management tester, and the feeling of coldness or warmth is assessed by measuring qmax value on KES-F7 Thermolabo II. Blending polyester fibre with cotton and modal has improved moisture management properties of the fabrics incomparison to 100% polyester fabric. qmax study also indicates that polyester/cotton and polyester/modal blend fabrics arecooler as compared to 100 % polyester fabric

Interpretive Structural Modelling for Challenging Issues in JIT Supply Chain: Product Variety Perceptive

The success of JIT in Japan inspired many organizations to adopt JIT to the supply chain in order to reduce the waste and cost. These organizations have to face inherent challenging issues and complexities while implementing JIT concepts in supply chain. The manufacturer must be in position to identify challenging issues, its consequences so as to design a robust and reliable supply chain accordingly otherwise the manufacturing system may not provide the desired results. The focus of this paper is on the significant challenging issues in JIT supply chain from product variety perspective. Some challenging issues act as driver for sustainable implementation of JIT supply chain. For adoption of JIT supply chain, significant issues must be identified, analysed and discussed. In this research, study factors are the challenging issues for sustainable JIT supply chain implementation. Authors have identified ten significant issues from literature review. The main objectives are to identify and rank the challenging issues for implementation, to develop and to analysed the interaction between identified challenging issues using ISM and to prepare a framework for successful JIT supply chain implementation

Study of interleukin-6 levels in early diagnosis of neonatal sepsis

Background:Neonatal septicemia is one of the commonest causes of neonatal mortality and morbidity. Interleukin-6 Levels appears to be one of the most promising candidate cytokine for early diagnosis of neonatal septicaemia. The aim and objectives of this study was to study the role of IL-6 levels as an early marker for diagnosis of neonatal sepsis and to compare IL-6 levels with other septic markers.  Methods:This is a hospital based prospective study to evaluate the efficacy of IL-6 as an early diagnostic marker of neonatal sepsis. Eighty neonates, delivered in the hospital, having risk factors for neonatal sepsis, along with those coming to hospital with signs and symptoms of sepsis up to 28 days of life (as study group ) along with normal new-borns admitted to the postnatal ward without high risk factors (control group) were enrolled for this study.Results:IL-6 Levels has shown maximum sensitivity of 95.83%, specificity of 87.50%, positive predictive value of 92%, negative predictive value of 93.33% and accuracy of 92.50 %. E. coli was the most common organism responsible for sepsis. CRP was reported to be highly sensitive (84.21%), and  CBC was highly specific (75.00%), IT ratio has sensitivity of 62.5% and specificity of 56.25% while micro-ESR has shown sensitivity of 50.0% and specificity of 62.5%. Out of 80 cases, blood culture (BacTalert) showed growth in 48 cases in study group while two cases in control group. Thus blood culture positivity was 60%.Conclusion:IL-6 test has maximum sensitivity as well as specificity in comparison with other septic markers. Blood culture is the gold standard for the diagnosis of septicemia. CRP is most sensitive while CBC is most specific marker in neonatal sepsis.

Occupational Health in the Digital Age: Implications for Remote Work Environments

In this digital age, where working from home is becoming more common, the patterns of workplace health are changing in ways that require a thorough analysis of the effects on employee health. This study looks into the many parts of job health in places where people work from home, looking at how technology, human behavior, and company rules interact.The digital age has made work plans more flexible than ever before, letting workers do their jobs from anywhere. This paradigm shift has some benefits, like making things more flexible and easy to access, but it also brings a lot of problems that need to be carefully thought through. Long-term use of digital devices can be bad for your body, and being alone at work can be bad for your mental health. Remote work situations have their own health issues that need a unique approach.This study brings together different pieces of research on workplace health to highlight the new health risks that come with the digitalization of work. There is a close look at how technology can help or hurt employee health and a study of how companies can lower health risks in remote work settings.Additionally, the study looks into the possible long-term effects of long-term remote work on mental and physical health, as well as how well present workplace health systems can adapt to the changing nature of work. By critically evaluating the intersection of technology and health, this study provides valuable insights for policymakers, organizations, and individuals seeking to optimize the well-being of remote workers in the digital age

Anatomical Study Of Sacral Hiatus In Dry Isolated Sacra

Background: Caudal epidural block is widely used as diagnostic as well as therapeutic tool in lumbar spinal disorders by orthopedic surgeons. Failure in block in 30-35 % cases is reported to be due to anatomical variations of sacral hiatus and surrounding structures. Aim: To assess the anatomical variation of sacral hiatus with its other bony landmarks to improve reliability of caudal epidural block. Material and Methods: 118 dry human sacra of irrespective sex were studied for anatomical variation of sacral hiatus. Result: In the present study, it was observed that most common shape of sacral hiatus is inverted U –shape followed by inverted V – shape, both composing almost 70 % of the total sacra. Other shapes like irregular, dumbbell and bifid contributing to rest of the 30%. Apex of sacral hiatus was commonly found at the level of fourth sacral vertebra. Conclusion: Clear understanding of the normal anatomy of sacral hiatus and other structures may be one of the important key factors for successful caudal epidural block

Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome: A Case Report

The Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome is a congenital disorder characterized by aplasia of the uterus and the upper part of vagina in an XX individual with normal development of secondary sexual characteristics. To help establish the best criteria for early diagnosis and treatment options for a comprehensive therapeutic approach to MRKH patients, we report the case of a 19-year-old woman who presented with primary amenorrhea. Correct evaluation of these patients and proper management is mandatory