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Spectral and timing studies of 2S 1417-624 during a giant outburst
We present the results obtained from timing and spectral studies of the
accretion powered X-ray pulsar 2S~1417-624 during a giant outburst in 2009 by
using {\it Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer (RXTE)} observations. X-ray pulsations
were detected in the light curves obtained from all epochs of observations. The
pulsar was found to be spinning-up during the outburst. The pulse profiles were
observed to be strongly dependent on photon energy and luminosity. A double
peaked profile at lower luminosity evolved into a triple peaked profile at the
peak of the outburst which is further reverted back to a double peaked
structure during the decay of the outburst. An anti-correlation was also
observed between the pulse fraction and the source flux. The 3-70 keV energy
spectrum of pulsar was well described with a power law modified with high
energy cutoff model along with an iron fluorescence line at 6.4 keV. Based on
the evolution of pulse profile, pulse fraction and spectral parameters across
observed luminosity, we interpret our results in terms of changes in the pulsar
beam configuration from sub-critical to super-critical regimes.Comment: 9 pages,7 figures; Accepted for publication in Monthly Notices of the
Royal Astronomical Society journal on July 2, 201
Determinants of Spiritual Tourism Consumption: A Hierarchical Approach
This paper aims to analyse the relationship between factors influencing the travel intentions of the spiritual tourist. The research design comprises three segments, i.e., identifying factors from the literature, conducting interviews with the academic experts and managers, and analysing the responses recorded. The Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) technique is used to determine the interlinkage between the factors and develop a hierarchical relationship. This paper identified twelve factors that influence the travel intention of spiritual tourists. The results indicate that the pro-tourism attitude of the management of religious monuments, presence of relaxation and recreational activities, historical and cultural heritage of a destination, infrastructure development, and accessibility of place significantly drive tourist motivation to undertake spiritual tourism. Also, destination cost, reference group influence, marketing of the destination, destination image, and stress and spirituality level of tourist influence intention to undertake spiritual tourism, but get influenced by tourist motivation drivers. The study’s value lies in clarifying the relationship between factors influencing the travel intentions of spiritual tourists, an area where limited research has been done
NuSTAR view of Be/X-ray binary pulsar 2S 1417-624 during 2018 giant outburst
We report the results obtained from a detailed timing and spectral studies of
Be/X-ray binary pulsar 2S 1417-624 using data from Swift and NuSTAR
observatories. The observations were carried out at the peak of a giant
outburst of the pulsar in 2018. X-ray pulsations at 17.475 s were detected in
the source light curves up to ~79 keV. The evolution of the pulse profiles with
energy was found to be complex. A four-peaked profile at lower energies
gradually evolved into a double-peak structure at higher energies. The pulsed
fraction of the pulsar, calculated from the NuSTAR observation was found to
follow an anti-correlation trend with luminosity as observed during previous
giant X-ray outburst studies in 2009. The broadband spectrum of the pulsar is
well described by a composite model consisting of a cutoff power law model
modified with the interstellar absorption, a thermal blackbody component with a
temperature of 1 keV and a Gaussian function for the 6.4 keV iron
emission line. Though the pulsar was observed at the peak of the giant
outburst, there was no signature of presence of any cyclotron line feature in
the spectrum. The radius of the blackbody emitting region was estimated to be
2 km, suggesting that the most probable site of its origin is the
stellar surface of the neutron star. Physical models were also explored to
understand the emission geometry of the pulsar and are discussed in the paper.Comment: 10 pages, 7 figures, Accepted for publication in MNRA
Factors associated with induced second trimester abortion at a tertiary level hospital of Uttarakhand region: a 6-year retrospective study
Background: Despite the liberalization of the abortion services since the early 1970s in India, access to safe abortion services remains limited for the vast majority of Indian women particularly from rural areas. Second trimester abortions have different indications and associated with increased maternal morbidity and mortality as compared to the first trimester abortions.Methods: This study was a retrospective study conducted from the January 2014 to December 2019 at obstetrics and genecology department of Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. All patients of 12 weeks to 20 weeks of confirmed gestational age were given medical method of second trimester abortion. Data was collected and analyzed regarding demographic features, gestational age, indications, and induction-abortion interval and post abortion contraceptive methods accepted by patient.Results: During this study period a total of 180 patients had second trimester abortion at study institute. Maximum number of patients 69 (38.3%) were of 25-30 years of age group and 161 (85%) patients were of Hindu religion. Major indication was failure of contraception (42.8%) and congenital anomalies in the fetus (45.6%). There was one case of failed medical abortion in which emergency hysterectomy was done for undiagnosed adherent placenta. All patients were compliant of using contraceptive methods after the abortion because of recent medical and mental stress and majority 82 (45.6%) of the patients preferred oral combined contraceptive pills.Conclusions: Apart from congenital anomalies rest all indications can be reduced if women in our country are empowered to control their fertility, get education to become more aware and provided with social security
In-Vitro Evaluation of Drug Release and Antioxidant Activity of Aloe Loaded Chitosan Nanoparticles
Antioxidants play significant responsibility during the treatment of cancer and it’s adverse effects, because in the treatment of cancer by using chemotherapy, free radicals are generated and these free radicals accumulated in the body and cause damage, side effect (such as neurodegenerated disease, atherosclerosis, depression, leukemia, skin disease, diabetes etc.) and even death due to the biological consequence. So, antioxidant inhibits the generation of new and destroys previously present free radicals. A recent study was aimed for novel approach of herbal nanoparticles to get improved efficacy of the drug with fewer side effects. In-vitro Evaluation of Drug Release and Antioxidant Activity of Aloe Loaded Chitosan Nanoparticles were includes in this research. Aloe has good antioxidant property, but in the form of nanoparticles formed with the help of chitosan polymer, it’s enhancing their stability, in-vitro release property. Chitosan is one of the best polymer for nanomedicine formulation because of their low toxicity and high compatibility. Six formulations of aloe loaded chitosan nanopaticles were prepared and evaluated as antioxidant study, in-vitro release and stability studies. Results have shown that the F6 was most stable, good release and high antioxidant property. So, it found that F6 was good formulation among all batches and these nanoparticles can be used as antioxidant agent during the treatment of cancer along with chemotherapeutic drugs for improve their effectiveness and reduce adverse effects.
Keywords: Cancer, Chemotherapy, Herbal, Chitosan nanoparticles, Antioxidant
A curious case of the accretion-powered X-ray pulsar GX 1+4
We present detailed spectral and timing studies using a NuSTAR observation of
GX 1+4 in October 2015 during an intermediate intensity state. The measured
spin period of 176.778 s is found to be one of the highest values since its
discovery. In contrast to a broad sinusoidal-like pulse profile, a peculiar
sharp peak is observed in profiles below ~25 keV. The profiles at higher
energies are found to be significantly phase-shifted compared to the soft X-ray
profiles. Broadband energy spectra of GX 1+4, obtained from NuSTAR and Swift
observations, are described with various continuum models. Among these, a two
component model consisting of a bremsstrahlung and a blackbody component is
found to best-fit the phase-averaged and phase-resolved spectra. Physical
models are also used to investigate the emission mechanism in the pulsar, which
allows us to estimate the magnetic field strength to be in
(5-10)10 G range. Phase-resolved spectroscopy of NuSTAR
observation shows a strong blackbody emission component in a narrow pulse phase
range. This component is interpreted as the origin of the peculiar peak in the
pulse profiles below 25 keV. The size of emitting region is calculated to
be 400 m. The bremsstrahlung component is found to dominate in hard
X-rays and explains the nature of simple profiles at high energies.Comment: 13 Pages, 7 Figues; Accepted for publication in Monthly Notices of
the Royal Astronomical Society journa
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