Physico-chemical Properties of Chloramine-T: Part III- Conductometric Study of the Interaction of Chloramine-T with Th(IV) & Zr(IV) Solutions

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Approaches for Detection of Unstable Processes: A Comparative Study

A process is stable only when parameters of the distribution of a process or product characteristic remain same over time. Only a stable process has the ability to perform in a predictable manner over time. Statistical analysis of process data usually assume that data are obtained from stable process. In the absence of control charts, the hypothesis of process stability is usually assessed by visual examination of the pattern in the run chart. In this paper appropriate statistical approaches have been adopted to detect instability in the process and compared their performance with the run chart of considerably shorter length for assessing its patterns and ensuring the process stability

Carbon storage potential of shelter belt agroforestry system in northern transitional zone of Karnataka, India

Carbon sequestration has been suggested as a means to mitigate the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration. As agrisilviculture systems is one of the better options for stocking of carbon in plants and in soil. In the present study, carbon sequestration was quantified both biomass as well as in soil of agrisilviculture sys-tem six different tree species were selected such as, Pongamia pinnata, Dalbergia sissoo, Acacia auriculiformis, Tectona grandis, Casuarina equisitifolia, Azadirachta indica in shelterbelt of agroforestry system in arid region of Karnataka. Among six different tree species planted under shelterbelt, the growth performance with respect to gbh, height, clear bole height and basal area was highest in A. auriculiformis and A. indica. While maximum above ground biomass was observed in A. auriculiformis (59.75 t ha-1) followed by T.grandis (56.62 t ha-1), respectively. Whereas, below ground biomass was highest in T. grandis (20.25t ha-1) followed by A. auriculiformis (14.75t ha-1). Above ground carbon sequestration was highest in A. auriculiformis (13.30 t ha-1) followed by T. grandis (12.20 t ha-1), respectively. Whereas, below ground carbon sequestration was more in T. grandis (4.35 t ha-1) followed by A. auriculiformis (3.95 t ha-1). The Shelterbelt system sequestered 0.43 to 1.34% soil organic carbon stock in different depth. The carbon sequestered in different tree species was varying from 3.48 tons to 17.25 t ha-1.Growing tree crops in shelterbelts, bunds in the agroforestry systems will enhance accumulation of carbon stocking and provide additional benefits to the farmer’s income. It also regulates microclimate and increases the tree cover in agricultural field

Design of an Interlock Module for Use in a Globally Asynchronous, Locally Synchronous Design Methodology

As the number of transistors on a single integrated circuit approach a billion, the problems of clock distribution, power consumption, multiple clock domains, meeting timing requirements, and reuse of subsystem designs grow ever more difficult. Coordinating a billion transistors with the present design methodologies will require hundreds of years of engineering time. A new design methodology is needed. The GALS (Globally Asynchronous Locally Synchronous) approach, that blends clockless and clocked subsystems is a strong contender

Pressure-induced amorphization and polyamorphism in one-dimensional single crystal TiO2 nanomaterials

The structural phase transitions of single crystal TiO2-B nanoribbons were investigated in-situ at high-pressure using the synchrotron X-ray diffraction and the Raman scattering. Our results have shown a pressure-induced amorphization (PIA) occurred in TiO2-B nanoribbons upon compression, resulting in a high density amorphous (HDA) form related to the baddeleyite structure. Upon decompression, the HDA form transforms to a low density amorphous (LDA) form while the samples still maintain their pristine nanoribbon shape. HRTEM imaging reveals that the LDA phase has an {\alpha}-PbO2 structure with short range order. We propose a homogeneous nucleation mechanism to explain the pressure-induced amorphous phase transitions in the TiO2-B nanoribbons. Our study demonstrates for the first time that PIA and polyamorphism occurred in the one-dimensional (1D) TiO2 nanomaterials and provides a new method for preparing 1D amorphous nanomaterials from crystalline nanomaterials.Comment: 4 figure

Generalized thermodynamics of q-deformed bosons and fermions

We study the thermostatistics of q-deformed bosons and fermions obeying the symmetric algebra and show that it can be built on the formalism of q-calculus. The entire structure of thermodynamics is preserved if ordinary derivatives are replaced by an appropriate Jackson derivative. In this framework, we derive the most important thermodynamic functions describing the q-boson and q-fermion ideal gases in the thermodynamic limit. We also investigate the semi-classical limit and the low temperature regime and demonstrate that the nature of the q-deformation gives rise to pure quantum statistical effects stronger than undeformed boson and fermion particles.Comment: 8 pages, Physical Review E in pres

Preparation, Characterization and In Vitro Drug Release Studies of 6-mercaptopurine Thin Film

Oral thin films of 6-mercaptopurine were fabricated from mucoadhesive polymer, chitosan and polyvinylpyrrolidone for the purpose of prolonging drug release and improving its bioavailability. All fabricated film formulations prepared were smooth and translucent, with good flexibility. The weight and thickness of all the formulations were found to be uniform. These films were also evaluated for surface pH, folding endurance, swelling percentage (% S) and in vitro disintegration time. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) were used to evaluate the physico-chemical nature of the films. In-vitro drug release have shown enhanced release profiles for thin films compared to pure drug and the release patterns have been found to be pH dependant. The results of the study reveals that fabrication of 6-MP oral thin film by using solvent cast technology is a simple and an efficient method for drug delivery to achieve desired therapeutic compliance.Keywords: 6-mercaptopurine; In Vitro Drug Release; SEM; FTI

MODELLING FRAMEWORK FOR CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS OF GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT-AN INTEGRATED APPROACH OF PARETO, ISM AND SEM

The study aimed in identifying Green supply chain critical success factors, develop and validate the framework through integrated approach of ISM, MICMAC and SEM so as to promote green practices throughout the supply chain activities in Indian manufacturing sectors. Interpretive structural modelling(ISM) is applied to develop hierarchical contextual relationship among identified critical success factors via Pareto analysis. The methodology then follows classification of success factors into four clusters by Matrice d’ Impacts Croisés-Multiplication Appliquée á un Classement (MICMAC) and statistical validation of the ISM model through Structural Equation Modelling(SEM) by AMOS. In this study, 16 critical success factors of Green supply chain practices for manufacturing industries were identified, followed by development of an ISM model using 16 critical success factors, later the model was statistically verified that identified nine CSF’s responsible for generating SEM model by satisfying all the model fit indices.The linkage variables identified are Green manufacturing, Green Procurement, Green marketing and Distribution, Green purchasing, Supplier cooperation, Customer cooperation, Environmental strategies and management, Environmental Participation and Green training that are forming the driving force for practicing green supply chain. Research limitations/implications: The results of the study are restricted to manufacturing industries, which might vary when applied for other sectors. The developed model on green supply chain management practices would help policy makers, decision makers, researchers and industry professionals to anticipate potential success factors to implement green supply chain practices. Accordingly, the focus on critical success factors would be prioritized for obtaining better performance of supply chain and greening the chain

Detailed Balance and Intermediate Statistics

We present a theory of particles, obeying intermediate statistics ("anyons"), interpolating between Bosons and Fermions, based on the principle of Detailed Balance. It is demonstrated that the scattering probabilities of identical particles can be expressed in terms of the basic numbers, which arise naturally and logically in this theory. A transcendental equation determining the distribution function of anyons is obtained in terms of the statistics parameter, whose limiting values 0 and 1 correspond to Bosons and Fermions respectively. The distribution function is determined as a power series involving the Boltzmann factor and the statistics parameter and we also express the distribution function as an infinite continued fraction. The last form enables one to develop approximate forms for the distribution function, with the first approximant agreeing with our earlier investigation.Comment: 13 pages, RevTex, submitted for publication; added references; added sentence