A Survey on Trust Management Mechanism for Internet of Things

The Internet is populated with billions of electronic contraptions that have turned into a piece of our texture. Trust administration assumes an essential part in IoT for dependable information combination and reliable information, qualified administrations with setting � mindfulness, and improved client protection and data security.In network arrangement reliable information handling in remote sensor systems is a quickly rising examination theme. In remote sensor arrange calculation is regularly considerably less vitality devouring than correspondence. Reliability of sensor information is most critical part when detecting undertaking done in remote sensor arrange. In this paper we discuss about the trust management mechanism, wireless sensor network, Internet of Things architecture, and also give the literature survey of some papers

Phytochemical and microbiological analysis of developed Freeze dried Watermelon and Tomato powder

Fruits and vegetables are the prominent source of various nutrients as well as phytochemicals. Due to their  higher water activity, they are prone to deterioration.The present study was conducted to prepare freeze dried powder mix of Watermelon (Citrullus vulgaris) and Tomato(Lycopersicon esculentum Mill).Freeze drying or lyophilization is a method of food dehydration to make high quality food products without altering their colour, texture, flavour and nutritive contents. In this study, the phytochemical (qualitative and quantitative),microbiological and antioxidant capacity and lycopene content have been evaluated. For this analysis the variations of 10%,20%,30%,40% and 50% were prepared. Result shows a gradual increase in TPC, antioxidant capacity and lycopene content. The microbiological (bacterial and fungal) load for each variation was found to be constant for 45 days during 15 days interval

Risk assessment and prediction of complications in pregnant women with heart disease

Background: There is a vast improvement in the survival and quality of life of patients with both major and minor structural and functional cardiac defects. Objective of present study was to calculate CARPREG (CARdiac disease in PREGnancy) risk score and test its efficacy in predicting the occurrence of adverse maternal cardiac events in patients with heart disease.Methods: This was a prospective observational study where CARPREG score was calculated for 100 pregnant patients as soon as they were enrolled and the degree of risk and maternal complications were recorded and studied in relation to the score.Results: Out of the 100 patients included in our study, it was found that Rheumatic heart disease (69%) with isolated mitral stenosis was the predominant cardiac problem. Maternal cardiac events complicated 14% pregnancies with congestive cardiac failure occurring most frequently. The complication rate was 1.56%, 5.56% and 66.67% in patients with CARPREG score of 0, 1 and ≥2 respectively. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of CARPREG score in predicting the complications were 66.67%, 97.56%, 85.71% and 93.02% respectively. Hence, the score was efficacious in predicting the maternal cardiac complications and was found to be a statistically significant predictor of maternal complications (p value=7.39E-06).Conclusions: The CARPREG risk index has a high specificity and negative predictive value with regards to cardiac complications in pregnant women with heart disease. It may, therefore, be routinely used to improve the assessment of cardiac risk before and during pregnancy

EVALUATION OF PHYTOCONSTITUENTS, AND ANTIMICROBIAL AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF JUGLANS REGIA FROM KASHMIR REGION

Objectives: The main focus of the present study was to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy (against oral pathogenic bacteria), free radical scavenging activity, and total phenolic and flavonoids content (TPC and TFC) of methanolic extract (ME) of J. regia obtained from Kashmir region. Methods: The plant part was collected and its ME was prepared. ME was subjected to antibacterial activity against oral bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus mutans, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The free radical scavenging activity was determined using 2,2-diphenyl- 1-picrylhydrazylhydrate (DPPH) assay. TPC and TFC were also determined using a standard curve equation of gallic acid and quercetin. A standard curve using different concentrations of gallic acid and quercetin was drawn from which the concentration of phenols in the test sample was calculated and expressed in mg/g. Results: The ME of J. regia was found effective against all the strains of microorganisms responsible for oral infection understudy. It was also observed that scavenging of DPPH increased with the increase in concentration for both standard ascorbic and methanolic bark extract of J. regia showing its antioxidant potential. The TPC and TFC of ME was found to be 43.35±0.079 and 17.28±0.125. Conclusions: The results obtained from the study clearly indicate that the walnut bark from Kashmir region can be a good candidate for employment as an antibacterial against oral pathogens. J. regia bark was found to be a good source of healthy compounds such as phenolic and flavonoids, suggesting that its bark could be useful to prevent diseases in which free radicals are present

バイオ・ナノ融合エレクトロニクスへの応用のためのLangmuir-Blodgett法による大型酸化グラフィーンの合成およびパターンニング

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Federation of Open Source Initiatives in Promoting and Sustaining E-Learning in Rural Areas

with an aim to bring a positive shift from being known as developing country to developed country, the concept of E-learning got its recognition in India as one of the technological invention. In todays� time, learning is no longer limited to classrooms with conventional method of knowledge parsing. E-learning is one of the skillful schemes to impart education with a strong sense of self-motivation, communication and technology in an effective manner. The usage of technology allows the utilization of E-resources in E-world comprising new innovations and conventions of Open Source standards. Various open source e-learning platforms have been developed ensuring successful contribution of the programmers to the development of a software package, with an aim to integrate technology seamlessly into the curriculum. The content obtained from the open source tools is one of the promising concepts for E-learning and Knowledge Management. The promotion of learning seems to be hazardous in rural communities and areas due to low horizon mindset of students and teaming negligence of teachers towards Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and new open source learning paradigms

Ácido glicirrícico: extracción, cribado y evaluación de la propiedad anti-inflamatoria

The authors wish to thank Founder President Dr. Ashok K. Chauhan, Amity University for his kind support during the researchObjective: Glycyrrhizic acid is a widely used medicinal component as an anti-inflammatory agent, anti ulcer agent, anti-allergy agent and anti-psoriatic agent. The present investigation deals with the extraction of glycyrrhizic acid from licorice roots and evaluating its in-vitro anti inflammatory activity. Methods: Glycyrrhizic acid was extracted using the procedure of maceration. The extract was evaluated for its physicochemical property, biochemical tests and phytochemical properties. The Ii vitro anti- inflammatory activity was evaluated by albumin denaturation technique Results: The results showed that the ash value and the extractive values for the extract were found to be in the limit as given by Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India. Presence of flavonoids, saponins and triterpinoids were identified in the extract from phytochemical parameters. Thin layer chromatographic technique showed a retention value of 0.5 cm. The percentage inhibition showed that the extract is having some potential of healing inflammation. Conclusion: Glycyrrhizic acid was successfully extracted from licorice roots. The evaluation parameters showed the presence of less impurity in the extract, with the potential of having anti-inflammatory property.Objetivo: El ácido glicirrícico es un componente medicinal ampliamente utilizado como agente antiinflamatorio, agente antiulceroso, agente antialérgico y agente anti-psoriásico. La presente investigación trata de la extracción de ácido glicirrícico a partir de raíces de regaliz y la evaluación de su actividad antiinflamatoria in vitro. Métodos: el ácido glicirrícico fue extraído usando el procedimiento de la maceración. El extracto fue evaluado por su propiedad fisicoquímica, pruebas bioquímicas y propiedades fitoquímicas. La actividad antiinflamatoria in vitro fue evaluada por la técnica de desnaturalización de albúmina Resultados: los resultados demostraron que el valor de la ceniza y los valores extractivos para el extracto se encontraron en el valor límite según lo dado por la farmacopea de Ayurveda de la India. La presencia de flavonoides, de saponinas y de triterpenoides fue identificada en el extracto mediante parámetros fitoquímico. La técnica cromatográfica en capa delgada demostró un valor de retención de 0,5 centímetros. La inhibición porcentual mostró que el extracto tiene algún potencial de curación de la inflamación. Conclusión: el ácido glicirrícico fue extraído con éxito de las raíces de regaliz. Los parámetros de evaluación mostraron la presencia de menos impureza en el extracto, con el potencial de tener propiedades antiinflamatorias

Antibacterial, antioxidant, and phytochemical analysis of Piper longum fruit extracts against multi-drug resistant non-typhoidal Salmonella strains in vitro

Most bacteria are becoming resistant to almost all of the currently recommended drugs, leading to difficulty in their treatment. The present study focused on evaluating the therapeutic potential of Piper longum fruit extracts in terms of bactericidal, antioxidant and phytochemical evaluation by conducting antibacterial sensitivity tests against four multidrug-resistant Salmonella strains (Salmonella enterica subsp. arizonae, Salmonella Newport, Salmonella enterica ser. Typhi, and Salmonella enterica ser. Paratyphi) obtained from the Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH), Chandigarh. The Agar Well Diffusion method and the Minimum Inhibitory concentration (MIC) methods were performed to implement the anti-sensitivity test of crude extracts of the plant. The present study showed that the MIC of the P. longum  was between 0.25-0.0625mg/ml, which was lowest in the aqueous extract at 0.5mg/100µl, and the highest in the methanol extract (1mg/100µl). The Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) was lowest in aqueous (0.5mg/100µl) and highest in methanol plant extract (1mg/100µl). The methanol extract had the maximum antibacterial potency, whereas the aqueous extract had the lowest. The antioxidant capacity of the plant extracts was determined using a DPPH assay. Methanol plant extract revealed the highest antioxidant power (81.92%) and the lowest was found in the aqueous extract (62.84%). The GC-MS approach identified active bioingredients, important botanicals including caryophyllene, eicosane, and piperazine (potent antibacterial agent) as naphthyridine (having antimicrobial, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory activities), among others. The unique aspect of the study was the effectiveness of P. longum against Salmonella strains that are resistant to multiple antibiotics. This suggests that P. longum can be a great source of novel antibacterial compound for the development of herbal formulations

A case study of musculocutaneous nerve variations

Background: Musculocutaneous nerve variations may become evident clinically or may be encountered during surgery. These are of importance for neurologists, traumatologists and orthopaedicians.Methods: 70 upper limbs from 35 embalmed cadavers were studied during the study period of 2 years during routine dissection in the Department of Anatomy S.M.S. Medical College, Jaipur, India.Results: A branch from musculocutaneous nerve arising at a distance of 6 cm from acromion process of scapula.A branch arising from median nerve at a distance of 14.4 cm from acromion process and joins with the branch of musculocutaneous nerve at around 17.4 cms away from the acromion process. The nerve thus formed by the union of the branches from median and musculocutaneous nerves further goes and joins the Radial nerve just before entering the cubital fossa.Conclusions: While performing shoulder surgery, the palpation of musculocutaneous nerve is of great importance, as it may get injured by the retractors which are placed under the coracoid process during the surgery. Frequent shoulder dislocation, coracoid process grafting and arthroscopy might damage the nerve as well as the muscle. This article might fulfil the gap in the original research work in this field.

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: a rare and life-threatening diagnosis

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare and life-threatening syndrome of excessive activation of immune system. It frequently affects infants from birth to 18 months of age, but is also observed in children and adults of all ages. HLH can occur as a familial or sporadic disorder, and it is triggered by a variety of events, Infection being the most common trigger both in familial and in sporadic cases. Prompt treatment is very critical in cases of HLH, but the greatest barrier is often delay in diagnosis due to the rarity of this syndrome, variable clinical presentation, and lack of specificity of the clinical and laboratory findings. The key clinical features of HLH are high persistent fever, hepatosplenomegaly, blood cytopenia, elevated aminotransferase and ferritin levels, and coagulopathy. A diagnosis of HLH is mostly under-recognized, and is associated with high mortality, especially in adults; thus, prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential. We here present a rare case of HLH in an adult which was non-familial and infection being the trigger causing secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis