Volume 3, Issue 10

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Volume 3, Issue 10

October, 2018

Research Paper

1. Analysis and performance evaluation of slender square fin geometry for application in electronics devices heat sink

This paper focuses on a development of a heat sink with slender square fins for the application of relay circuit cooling wherein the device shall be used to cool inline snatch relays that are used as circuit breakers in PLC boards. The geometrical layout and thermal analysis of the heat sink are discussed in this paper. The relay circuits need effective heat sinks in order to dissipate the hot side heat from the chip to the atmosphere. This encourages designing a heat sink in which heat transfer enhancement is carried out by designing of slender square fins with plain and skewed profile fins that have a three-layer concentric triangular layout. With this geometrical layout, the thermal analysis and heat transfer enhancement from plain and skewed profile fins configuration are carried out. Thus the study is focused on design development and testing of the heat sink with slender square fins that have a generic progressive transverse layout of fins. The surface area enhancement and cross flow heat dissipation is planned through the use of through skew in the direction normal to of air flow. The geometrical layout and thermal analysis of these fins are discussed in the paper. Fins to dissipate approximately 35 to 40 watt of energy to get a desired to bring about the cooling of the relay circuits.

Published by: Vikrant Chandrakant Unde, Dr. R R Navthar, Shrikant KathwateResearch Area: Mechanical Engineering

Organisation: G H Raisoni College of Engineering and Management, Ahmednagar, MaharashtraKeywords: Thermal analysis, Heat sink, Heat dissipation, Pressure drop, Electronic devices

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2. CFD analysis and parameter optimization of Divergent Convergent Nozzle

The current research work is related to the computational fluid dynamic analysis of two-dimensional convergent-divergent nozzle in Ansys software. It using the CVM (control volume method) to solve the governing equation of fluid flow problem formulated under the given boundary condition. The basic aim of the current study is to determine the most suitable or optimum configuration of convergent-divergent angle in DC Nozzle. The parameter of a nozzle is taken according to the DC nozzle geometry. The different configuration has made by vary angle from 15 to 40 degree at the step of 5 degrees for Convergent angle and for divergent angle, it varies from 12.5 degrees to 20 degrees at the step of 2.5 degrees. The analysis was performed in the fluent workbench of ansys software. The input data for the nozzle is taken as the temperature of exhaust gas and pressure at the inlet. The output data is obtained by fluent in the form of temperature plot and pressure distribution and velocity gradient and Mach number are calculated for each combination.

Published by: Uttam Kumar, Sudhir Singh Rajput, Dr. Praveen BorkarResearch Area: Thermal Engineering

Organisation: Raipur Institute of Technology, Raipur, ChhattisgarhKeywords: CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamic), CVM (Control Volume Method), DC (Divergent Convergent Nozzle)

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Survey Report

3. An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants in Cuddallore district

India is a versatile emporium of medicinal plants and aromatic plants. The use of medicinal plants for the treatment of various diseases in Cuddalore district was studied. The main data was collected by a series of informal interviews and general conversation administered by the traditional medical practitioners. Results: A number of hundred and thirty-one (131) plant species belonging to 113 genera from 55 families were described as being traditionally used for the treatment of diseases. From the study, plant species could be considered as a promising source for further scientific validation in the search for new, effective and affordable drugs. This report represents a useful long lasting document, which can contribute to preserve knowledge on the use of medicinal plants in this region and also stimulate the interest of future generation on traditional healing practices.

Published by: Priyalaxmi Rajesh, Sumathi V, Viswanathan SResearch Area: Medical Microbiology

Organisation: Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil NaduKeywords: Herbal medicine, Ethnobotanical survey, Cuddallore, Plant parts

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4. Analytical method development and validation for the estimation of Saxagliptin and Metformin by RP HPLC method

Separation of Metformin and Saxagliptin was successfully achieved thermo, C18 250X4.6mm, 5µm, or equivalent in an isocratic mode utilizing 0.1M KH2PO4: Methanol (65:35) at a flow rate of 1.0ml/min and elute was monitored at 256nm, with a retention time of 2.787 and 3.436 minutes for Metformin and Saxagliptin respectively. The method was validated and their response was found to be linear in the drug concentration range of 50µg/ml to 150µg/ml for Metformin and 50µg/ml to 150µg/ml for Saxagliptin. The LOD and LOQ for Metformin were to be 0.747 and 2.488 respectively. The LOD and LOQ for Saxagliptin were found to be 0.0268 and 0.0893 respectively. This method was found to be a good percentage recovery for were found to be 99.76% and 99.77% respectively indicates that the proposed method is highly accurate. The method was extensively validated according to ICH guidelines for Linearity, Accuracy, Precession, Specificity, and Robustness.

Published by: Rohini Surisetti, K. NagarajuResearch Area: Pharmaceutical Sciences

Organisation: Sir C.R. Reddy College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Eluru, Andhra PradeshKeywords: Saxagliptin, Metformin, High-performance liquid chromatography

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5. Stock market prediction using machine learning

The basic tool aimed at increasing the rate of investor's interest in stock markets is by developing a vibrant application for analyzing and predicting stock market prices. In this report we explain, the development and implementation of a stock market price prediction application using a machine learning algorithm. In this report, we try to analyze existing and new methods of stock market prediction. We take three different approaches to solving the problem: Fundamental analysis, Technical Analysis and The application of Machine Learning. We found evidence in support of the weak form of the Efficient Market Hypothesis. We can use Fundamental Analysis and Machine Learning to guide an investor’s decisions. We demonstrate a common flaw in Technical Analysis methodology to show that it produces limited useful information. Based on our findings, algorithmic trading programs are developed and simulated using Quant. During the past few decades, various machine learning techniques have been applied to study the highly theoretical and speculative nature of the stock market by capturing and using repetitive patterns. Different companies use different types of analysis tools for forecasting and the main aim is the accuracy, with which they predict which set of stocks would yield the maximum amount of profit.

Published by: Gareja Pradip, Chitrak Bari, J. Shiva NandhiniResearch Area: Machine Learning

Organisation: SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil NaduKeywords: Stock market, Application development, Machine learning algorithm, Python, Reinforcement learning

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6. Operation analytics: Uber and ola logistics optimization

Uber and Ola both are one of the fastest growing firms in the taxi aggregator industry. However, both run through very different operations and working logistics in terms of driver and rides, route optimization, area connectivity, and availability. With this paper, we aim to draw a comparison between daily working and logistics optimization of both Uber and Ola, so as to understand the workings and the shortcomings of both the firms on whole. For this purpose, we have used mathematical and analytical tools of operations research.

Published by: Rashi Goel, Pushti Jain, Rajat Singhal, Riddhi Jhunjhunwala, Ritika DoshiResearch Area: Operations Research

Organisation: SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, MaharashtraKeywords: Uber, Ola, Logistics optimalization, Route optimization, Operations research

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7. Video assisted teaching programme on first-aid for common medical emergencies

Adolescents are a period of curative madness in which every teenager has to remake his personality to free himself/herself from childhood, from parent and establish a new identity. Apart from the emotional and psychological independence, an adolescent has to deal with the ongoing physical and sexual changes in the body. He /she must have the intelligence to deal with external forces over which he/she has little control. Adolescents, mainly boys are very energetic at this stage and are prone to road accidents because of fast and negligent driving. They are at particular risk of violent deaths due to adventurous, great risk-taking and aggressive behavior. (Neelam Takur 2007) The goal of first aid is to save a life, prevent injury or illness from worsening or to help the speedy recovery. First aid and basic life support are so important to teach basic first aid and should be compulsory in all schools. Without any delay first aid saves a person’s life, it is always better as it is said that “Preparedness is a key element of first-aid”. The approach of the study was quantitative research with an evaluative approach. The study was conducted in Government High School Thirunanthikarai at Kulasekharam, Kanyakumari District. The population was Adolescents who are studying in classes of 8th and 9th standard (13-14 years). Purposive sampling technique was used. The sample size was 60 Adolescents in the age group. The tools used for data collection were demographic variables and structured knowledge questionnaire. The analysis revealed that there was a significant improvement in the mean knowledge. The pretest knowledge score was 23.4 and posttest knowledge score was 78.2. Video-Assisted Teaching Programme improved the knowledge level. The ‘t’ value found that 28.2 (P < 0.05 level of significance). That showed that there was a significant improvement in the level of knowledge after the Video Assisted Teaching Programme.

Published by: Ajitha, Daly Christabel H., Suja RenjiniResearch Area: Nursing

Organisation: Sree Mookambika College of Nursing, Kulasekharam, Tamil NaduKeywords: Video assisted teaching programme, First-aid, Common medical emergencies and adolescent

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Case Study

8. Auto transplantation of a Mandibular Third Molar tooth with immediate root canal therapy: A Case series

Auto transplantation of teeth defines as the movement of a tooth from one place to another position within the same individual. It has been practiced for many years with varying degrees of success in the human race. Auto transplantation of teeth ensures maintenance of alveolar bone volume by physiological stimulation of the periodontal ligament. It requires long-term follow up of both clinical and radiographical evaluations. Auto transplantation includes transplantation of embedded, impacted or erupted teeth from one site into other extraction sites or surgically prepared site of the same person. Auto transplantation has been used to replace missing teeth and teeth with poor prognosis. In our study, we have used schinder’s root curvature analysis with immediate root canal therapy which is an additional tool for both endodontist and the oral surgeon. The newer technique of analyzing root curvature in both transplatation tooth and donor site had a great benefit for the success rate of our study. Root curvature analysis helped in both time management and planning of entire transplantation procedure. Radiographs evaluation showed readopted of periodontal tissue and successful masticatory function of the transplanted tooth.

Published by: Dr. Shwetha R. S., Dr. Venugopal S. S., Dr. K. Rashmi, Dr. Sourabh J. Torvi, Dr. Jyoti Talawar, Suganya Guruswamy, Dr. Ranjitha B. B.Research Area: Oral Surgery and Endodontics

Organisation: Government Dental College, Bangalore, KarnatakaKeywords: Auto transplantation, Schneider’s analysis, Root canal therapy, Periodontal ligament readaptation, Mandibular 3rd molars tooth

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9. Uniform spatial subdivision to improve Boids Algorithm in a gaming environment

Video games often make use of simulation to represent part of a real-world phenomenon; be it simulating a typical crowd behavior (e.g. chaos, rioting), or particle simulation (e.g. fire, smoke) and many other uses. Games have one common characteristic, i.e. they are interactive real-time systems, meaning to say processes that run in these applications must execute within a limited time threshold for the application to be called successful. The Boids algorithm is often used in these applications for realistic simulation of flocking type of behavior of virtual crowds. However, simulation of crowds in real-time using the algorithm is computationally time-consuming, due to how the algorithm evaluates the whole crowd when searching for possible nearest neighbors for each agent in the simulation. There are several approaches to improve the performance of these flocking simulations in real-time, and in this document, we discuss some of those methods that have been applied to the Boids Algorithm. We further implement and test one of these performance optimization methods, and use benchmarking results to compare the performance of the method versus the Boids Algorithms’ brute force neighborhood gathering approach

Published by: Prudence M Mavhemwa, Ignatius NyanganiResearch Area: Artificial Intelligence

Organisation: Bindura University of Science Education, Bindura, ZimbabweKeywords: CPU, GPU, GPGPU, Interactive systems, Agent, Crowd, Simulation model, 2D, 3D, Crowd simulation, AI

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10. Geriatric health care– Review article

People aged 65 to 74 years are the new or young elderly who tend to be relatively healthy and active; People aged 75 to 84 years are the old or mid-old, who vary from those being healthy and active to those managing an array of chronic diseases; People 85 years and older are the oldest-old, who tend to be physically frailer. According to the WHO, the global population is increasing at the annual rate of 1.7 percent, while the population of those over 65 years is increasing at a rate of 2.5 percent. Physiologic changes have a cumulative effect as they relate to the continuum of biologic, psychologic, social, and environmental processes of aging. Changes occur for all people, tissues, and organs, however, these changes occur with differing rates and individual variability. The loss of elders' ability to function to capacity includes a decline in respiratory function and the inability to accommodate to temperature changes. It is important for the dental team to be aware of these changes; in particular when older adults are challenged by trauma, acute illness, or external temperature extremes. The central nervous system undergoes significant changes during the course of aging. Decreased response time is often seen in the elderly population, but there is a wide variation between individuals. The immune system becomes less competent with age. Lesions of the oral mucosa associated with wearing removable dentures may represent acute or chronic reactions to the constituents of the denture base material or a mechanical injury caused by the denture. In India, many people consume alcohol, bidi, cigarettes, and Gutkha, The major block in the oral health care of elderly and the residents would be the underestimation of the oral health care need by them. The dental care of the residents is often limited to emergency care and is not aimed at retaining teeth. Conversely, with changing attitudes the oral health goal should include: Keeping their teeth, keeping their teeth healthy and keeping their teeth pretty.

Published by: Dr. Uday Patel, Dr. Anupriya Malonia, Dr. Rupal Vaidya, Dr. Shraddha ChokshiResearch Area: Oral Health Care

Organisation: Ahmedabad Dental College, Ahmedabad, GujaratKeywords: Aging, Elderly, Oral health care, Physiologic changes

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11. Application of game theory in water resource management

With this research paper, we aim to analyze the effectiveness of Game Theory in Water Resource Allocation through simple two-by-two symmetric water resource games. The results of examples using three kinds of game theory icons are scanned to compare cooperative and non-cooperative game players. The highest payoff is achieved when both the players cooperate hence this paper explains how decision makers’ rational behavior, who are trying to maximize their own objectives, might result in overall Pareto-inferior outcomes.

Published by: Simran Jhawar, Soumya Agarwaal, Taarini Oberoi, Tejas Sharma, Aarya ThakkarResearch Area: Game Theory, Water Resource Allocation

Organisation: Anil Surendra Modi School of Commerce- NMIMS, Mumbai, MaharashtraKeywords: Game Theory, Prisoner’s Dilemma, Chicken game, Stag Hunt

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Case Study

12. Visionary educationist: A case study of Dr. Prabir Sarkar

The main objective of the present study was to examine the educational and social contributions of Dr. Prabir Sarkar a visionary educationist towards tribes in Amarkantak region of Madhya Pradesh, India. A case study was conducted through personal interview followed by participatory and non- participatory observation for data collection. The secondary data were collected from printed media. The main educational contributions of Dr.Sarkar are tribal education, women education, residential-based education, free education, value-based- character building education, health, and natural education. He is also fighting for eliminating social evils like social discrimination, educational inequalities, deep-rooted corruption, poverty, dogmas, Irrationalities, and superstition in tribal communities.

Published by: Brundabana MeherResearch Area: Legal Education Or Tribal Education

Organisation: Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, OdishaKeywords: Tribes, Education, Women education, Amarkantak region

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13. Operations research in food delivery

In this paper, we explore the use of Operations Research in food delivery companies and how restaurants can choose between emerging food delivery companies using Transportation problems. The model used identifies the source that is the restaurant from where the quantity of food will be delivered to the destination that are the food delivery companies that want to grow their business by getting maximum amount of quantity from restaurants that can be delivered through them so that they can earn their profit and the restaurants can aim for cost minimization. The creation and use of a mathematical model helps in understanding the logical and systematic process and approach that can be used by food deliveries and business to make a decision regarding the decision of distribution. However as there are no exact figures used in this paper, this just gives an overview of how transportation modelling can be used in the decision making of the food delivery companies and restaurants.

Published by: Megha Gera, Netal Nawander, Neha Tharwani, Paalan BhatiaResearch Area: Operations Research

Organisation: SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, MaharashtraKeywords: Food delivery companies, Cost minimization, Mathematical model, Transportation problem

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14. A comparative study on inhaled Corticosteroids versus Placebo in the management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Role of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in COPD is a controversial subject. Studies have reported conflicting results on the effect of ICS therapy in COPD. This study aims to assess the role of inhaled Corticosteroid (Budesonide-400ug) in the management of COPD. METHODS: Fifty Patients with newly diagnosed Stage 3 or 4 COPD as per Gold guideline were selected. Baseline FEV1, number of hospitalisation and exacerbations were entered. The patients were randomly assigned to receive Long acting beta2 agonist (LABA) (FORMOTEROL 6ug) + long acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) (TIOTROPIUM 18ug) + placebo or (FORMOTEROL 6ug) + (TIOTROPIUM 18ug) + Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (BUDESONIDE400ug). All drugs were given as metered dose inhalers with spacer. Patients were reviewed after one year and reassessed FEV1, number of exacerbations and hospitalisation. Data was analysed with SPSS version16. Demographic and baseline parameters were comparable in both groups. Both treatments brought significant reduction in hospitalisation rate (p value -.002 and .009 respectively). But there was no difference between two groups with respect to hospitalisation rate (P value-.825). There was reduction in exacerbation rate in both treatment groups (p value .001 each). But the difference in exacerbation rate between two groups was not statistically significant (P value-.192). FEV1 was found to be declining in both treatment groups. Local side effects like oral candidiasis were more common in steroid group. The inhaled bronchodilators (LABA+LAMA), as well as inhaled bronchodilators with inhaled steroid (LAMA+LABA+ICS), bring significant reduction in exacerbation and hospitalisation rates of COPD. But the addition of inhaled steroid with bronchodilators does not bring about any additional advantage in bringing down the exacerbation or hospitalisation rates further.

Published by: Dr. Shone P James, Dr. Davis Paul, Dr. Dinesa Prabhu, Dr. P S Shajahan, Dr. K P VenugopalResearch Area: Medical Science

Organisation: Government Medical College, Kottayam, KeralaKeywords: COPD, Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS), Inhaled Bronchodilators, FEV1, LABA, LAMA

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15. Applications of operations research in advertising media

Undoubtedly one of the most crucial functions in a service or product’s life is the prospect of it being most effectively marketed to its potential customers. This makes advertising one of the most important functions of a firm. Efficient and effective marketing involves soliciting and engaging best possible market segments and providing vital information about the product’s existence to existing and prospective users. Any advertising endeavor is structured in a manner that it has a powerful impact on the segments targeted in a given budgetary constraint and a set of quantitative, qualitative constraints. The paper talks about the use of linear programming models and regression analysis which are used in the optimum selection of media to maximize profits under given budgetary constraints. It also talks about the limitations of using the above-mentioned techniques. In an ever-changing, competitive environment and the existence of various products that have to be marketed by the same firm, operations research provides flexibility in decision making by providing various alternative feasible solutions.

Published by: Sanishtha Bhatia, Shireen Samir Wagh, Shanav Jalan, Sanchit Pandey, Schnella DiasResearch Area: Operations Research

Organisation: Anil Surendra Modi School of Commerce- NMIMS, Mumbai, MaharashtraKeywords: Operations Research, Linear programming, Regression, Advertisement, Budgeting

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16. Translations of the noble Qur’an

The Qur’an is the book of Allah the mighty, sent for the entire humanity. It is a miracle that has no match, the words of which has the depth of countless oceans and immensity of skies. Sent word by word with utmost sophistication and eloquence to our beloved Prophet Muhammadﷺ through the leader of angels Hazrat JibreelAS. The Qur’an has in total 114 Surat (chapters) with each chapter consisting few too many Ayats (verses). About the authenticity of the miraculous Qur’an Allah says in Surat 17 (Bani Israel) Ayat 88: Say, “If mankind and the jinn gathered in order to produce the like of this Qur’an, they could not produce the like of it, even if they were to each other assistants.” (17:88) The Qur’an is the constitution revealed by Allah to regulate and govern human life. It has the essence and knowledge of the entire conception by its creator. The Qur’an is the perfect and the only complete guide. We have witnessed changes and revisions in the sacred texts of other faiths but the inimitable quality of the Qur’an has reserved its place as it had in the days of Prophet Muhammadﷺ.

Published by: Fasil Barkat DarResearch Area: English Literature

Organisation: Mewar University, Chittorgarh, RajasthanKeywords: Prophet Muhammadﷺ , Qur’an, Surat, Ayat

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Review Paper

17. A review on analysis the characteristic behaviour of quarry and furnace waste kerb stone

Quarry Dust and the crushed stone as alternative aggregates for concrete production for low-cost housing since it is clear that the rising cost of concrete materials coupled with environmental degradation has impaired the construction industry. The following tests were carried out to determine the physical properties of these materials; density tests, silt content, water absorption, sieve analysis, specific gravity, flakiness index and aggregate crushing value. The research was conducted by testing concrete cylinder and cubes specimens at ages of 7, 14 and 28 days concrete with concrete mix ratios 1:1.5:3 with a target strength of 25N/mm2 and 1:2:4 with a target strength of 20N/mm2. Samples of concrete specimens were made using varying contents of quarry dust and laterite as fine aggregate. India is a developing contrary due to there is a huge need for infrastructure that is why construction is very important. In the construction the main material his problem we are making Kerb stone using this. This Kerb stone is stronger economical and effective than the clay Kerb stone. This process also helps in converting the industrial waste material into quality building material. In this study, the fine and coarse aggregates were completely replaced by Quarry & Furnace Waste aggregates in Quarry & Furnace Waste concrete. In the present study, we are making three types of Quarry & Furnace Waste Kerb stones in the different percentage of cement such as 3%, 5% and without cement. And after making these Kerb stones various tests were performed such as compressive strength test, water absorption test, efflorescence, weight test, structural test, and cost analysis and these results were compared with normal Kerb stones results.

Published by: Sandeep, Nitin ThakurResearch Area: Civil Engineering

Organisation: Om Institute of Technology and Management, Hisar, HaryanaKeywords: Quarry dust, Kerb stone, Furnance, Concrete

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18. Analysis the characteristic behaviour of quarry and furnace waste kerb stone

Quarry Dust and the crushed stone as alternative aggregates for concrete production for low-cost housing since it is clear that the rising cost of concrete materials coupled with environmental degradation has impaired the construction industry. The following tests were carried out to determine the physical properties of these materials; density tests, silt content, water absorption, sieve analysis, specific gravity, flakiness index and aggregate crushing value. The research was conducted by testing concrete cylinder and cubes specimens at ages of 7, 14 and 28 days concrete with concrete mix ratios 1:1.5:3 with a target strength of 25N/mm2 and 1:2:4 with a target strength of 20N/mm2. Samples of concrete specimens were made using varying contents of quarry dust and laterite as fine aggregate. India is a developing contrary due to there is a huge need for infrastructure that is why construction is very important. In the construction the main material his problem we are making Kerb stone using this. This Kerb stone is stronger economical and effective than the clay Kerb stone. This process also helps in converting the industrial waste material into quality building material.

Published by: Sandeep, Nitin ThakurResearch Area: Civil Engineering

Organisation: Om Institute of Technology and Management, Hisar, HaryanaKeywords: Quarry dust, Kerb stone, Furnance, Concrete

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Review Paper

19. An intelligent human life safety system

An electric shock is due to the electric leakage which results from a lot of damage to appliances and also causes injury to humans even leads to death. Forty-two percent of total fires occur due to electrical sources and eight percent of deaths that occurs in Indian factories are due to electrocution. When a part of the body gets conduct between two conductors or between a conductor and a grounding source, it forms a complete circuit and results in electrical shock. Each year, the result of electrical accidents is more than 12,306 crores in property damage in home and industry. To overcome these problems, our project gives a better solution. Electric shock or accidents can be prevented by the proposed system. Whenever the human is electrocuted, the electric shock is detected and then the sensed signal is transmitted to the microcontroller using the RF transmitter and receiver. The microcontroller is used to detect the signal from RF receiver and then the microcontroller passes the control to relay which will trip the main board. Then the alarm sounds as it is alert for the nearby users. It also gives the alert message to the authorized person using GSM. With the help of IoT technology, the exact location and time information can be found and the electric shock information is stored for data records. This proposed system helps to find the electric shock and to avoid the untoward incident happening in the home or industry and saves the human life.

Published by: Abinaya S., Ramya E., Hariharan D., Gowtham C.Research Area: Electronics and Communication Engineering

Organisation: SNS College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil NaduKeywords: Internet of Things, GSM/GPRS, GSM M590E Module

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20. Use of operations research in football

This paper presents the use of operations research in football and the FIFA world cup. Football is getting popular day by day and so is the use of Operations Research in it. Operations Research is used in football for designing football, designing goal lines and goal posts, proper selection and distribution of teams, knowing the probability of win-lose and optimizing the overall costs. There are a few limitations of Operations Research like hiring an Operations Research expert for analysing. The implementation is also a drawback. But, Operations Research has proved very useful for the football industry.

Published by: Janki Hariani, Harshita Malladi, Jash Mehta, Manthan Dedhia, Kaushik BhutkaResearch Area: Operations Research

Organisation: SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, MaharashtraKeywords: Operations research, Football, Probability, Selection

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21. Auction of mines in India

The concept of the auction came right around the time economists saw the opportunity between the gap of demand and supply as well as the value attached to some items. Economists generally like to believe that the auction originates from the concept of scarcity that is the death of a certain required commodity in the required amount. Resources are limited but the population grows, opening the biggest market in the whole wide world up for auction- resources. The land has its own format of adjusting its price according to market forces. But mineral and other resources need to be allocated not just on the basis of market forces but other factors like the population, its density, the local environment, etc. thus came into the picture the concept of controlled auctions by the government who usually own the resources. As most governments do not allow private sectors to own such important resources, the property themselves weren’t auctioned but rather leased out on a contract basis. In South Africa, the debate on sharing mineral wealth between stakeholders can be traced back to the mine labor disputes of the 1920s and 1940s, and the 1955 freedom charter (competitive resource tenders as an option for mining rights allocation in South Africa, November 2013). Around the world, the auctioning of mines started in the 1950s.

Published by: Janki Hariani, Harshita Malladi, Jash Mehta, Manthan Dedhia, Kaushik BhutkaResearch Area: Economics (mining sector of India)

Organisation: SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute Of Management Studies, Mumbai, MaharashtraKeywords: Auction, Mining, India, Government, Market forces

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22. Application of operations research in financial markets and marketing

This paper reviews the Applications of Operations Research in Financial Markets and Marketing. It shows how OR has become an interface for such dynamic Fields. Finance can be described as the science of money management. It is quantitative in nature. Marketing is the study and management of exchange relationships (Bagozzi, Richard, 1975). It is more behavioural and innovative in nature. However, in this paper, we see how similar OR techniques can be applied to two contrasting fields.

Published by: Maria Shaikh, Manvi Mehta, Miloni Shah, Mehnaz Ali, Shivam MahanaResearch Area: Operations Research

Organisation: Anil Surendra Modi School of Commerce- NMIMS, Mumbai, MaharashtraKeywords: Finance, Financial markets, Marketing, Operations, Operations research, Applications, Optimisation models

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23. A review on challenges and opportunities in Blockchain Technology

The Blockchain is a decentralized exchange and information association improvement grew first for Bitcoin cryptographic money. A Blockchain is basically a passed on database of records, or open record everything considered or motorized occasions that have been executed and shared among taking interest parties. Each exchange the comprehensive network record is certified by an assertion of a greater bit of the people in the structure. Once entered, data can never be deleted. The Blockchain contains a certain and clear record of each and every exchange whenever made. Bitcoin, the decentralized appropriated electronic money, is the most standard blueprint that utilization Blockchain advancement. The modernized cash Bitcoin itself is outstandingly sketchy at any rate the central Blockchain headway has worked consummately and discovered wide grouping of utilization in both monetary and non-budgetary world. The fervor for Blockchain advancement has been developing since the considering was established in 2008. The explanation for the energy for Blockchain is its focal properties that give security, namelessness and information steadfastness with no outcast alliance accountable for the exchanges, and appropriately it makes dazzling examination zones, particularly from the point of view of particular difficulties and repressions. In this examination, we have composed a consider mapping study with the objective of a social event on all basic research on Blockchain advancement. We will most likely understand the stream research subjects, inconveniences and future headings with respect to Blockchain progression from the particular point of view.

Published by: Urvi Dilipkumar RajguruResearch Area: Blockchain Technology

Organisation: Raksha Shakti University, Ahmedabad, GujaratKeywords: Bitcoin, Litecoin, Blockchain, Loyalty, Hash, Cryptocurrency, Ethereum, Private Chain, Public Chain.

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24. Nutritional status of institutionalized elderly population of Lucknow city

The proportion of people aged 60 years is growing faster than any other age group in almost every country. The nutritional status has proven to decrease with age which affects the general health as well as oral health. The Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) designed by B. Vellas is a clinical assessment tool for grading nutritional status. A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the nutritional status of the institutionalized elderly population of Lucknow city. All the population from all the old age homes of Lucknow city who were more than or equal to 60 years were included in the study. Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form (MNA-SF) was used to record the nutritional status. The sample included 287 elderly, of which 104 (36.2%) consisted of males, and 183 (63.8%) were females. The MNA score of the study sample showed that 78% were malnourished, 22% were at risk of malnutrition. We observed a high percentage of female (54.70%) were malnourished than male (23.30%). Within the age group of 60-65, 66-70, 71-75, 76-80, >80, we observed higher percentage of malnourished elderly population 21 (7.30%), 51 (17.80%), 61 (21.30%), 36 (12.50%), 55 (19.20%) respectively. 100% of the subjects showed nutritional deficits, a high percentage of females were more malnourished than males.

Published by: Dr. Ankita Singh, Dr. Anuradha P., Dr. Manu NarayanResearch Area: Nutrition

Organisation: Dept. of Public Health Dentistry BBD College of Dental Sciences, BBD University, Lucknow, Uttar PradeshKeywords: Elderly, Older people, Nutritional status, Malnutrition

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25. Analytical method development and validation for the estimation of chlorthalidone and atenolol by RP-HPLC

Separation of Atenolol and Chlorthalidone was successfully achieving thermal, C18, 250X4.6mm, 5µm, or equivalent in an isocratic mode utilizing 0.1M KH2PO4: Methanol (65:35) at a flow rate of 1.0ml/min and elute was monitored at 256nm, with a retention time of 3.346 and 3.931 minutes for Atenolol and Chlorthalidone respectively. The method was validated and their response was found to be linear in the drug concentration range of 50µg/ml to150 µg/ml for Atenolol and 50µg/ml to150 µg/ml for Chlorthalidone. The values of the correlation coefficient were found to 0.999 for Atenolol and 0.999 for Chlorthalidone respectively. The LOD and LOQ for Atenolol were found to be 0.110 and 0.366 respectively. The LOD and LOQ for Chlorthalidone were found to be 0.0818 and 0.2728 respectively. This method was found to be a good percentage recovery for were found to be 100 and 100 respectively indicates that the proposed method is highly accurate. The specificity of the method shows good correlation between retention times of standard with the sample so, the method specifically determines the analyte in the sample without interference from excipients of tablet dosage forms. The method was extensively validated according to ICH guidelines for Linearity, Accuracy, Precision, Specificity, and Robustness.

Published by: Rama Devi G., K. NagarajuResearch Area: Pharmaceutical Science

Organisation: Sir C. R. Reddy College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Eluru, Andhra PradeshKeywords: Chlorthalidone, Atenolol, High-performance liquid chromatography

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26. Fear of dental pain among students of dental colleges in Lucknow city, Uttar Pradesh

Dental fear is a normal emotional reaction to one or more specific threatening stimuli in the dental situation. Fear of pain is an important issue in the practice of dentistry because it interferes with both, the provision and the receipt of dental care. The present study was conducted to assess fear of dental pain among students of dental colleges in Lucknow city. A cross-sectional study was undertaken to assess the fear of dental pain among undergraduate dental students. A self administered questionnaire was used to obtain the data. The questionnaire consisted of two parts. Part one consisted of basic demographic data of the subjects. Part two was a modified version of fear of dental pain (FDP) questionnaire.6 Fear of dental pain questionnaire is a self-administered questionnaire measuring pain-related fear to a variety of painful stimuli during routine dental treatment. It consisted of a set of 18 questions related to routine dental treatment. Among 1050 subjects majority 680(64.8%) were females and 370(35.2) were males. The highest score was for fear of being drilled in the jaw bone (2.11±1.24) and lowest was for fear to get the filling of molar teeth done (0.94±1.13). The fear score was observed to be higher among male (1.70±0.74) students compared with females (1.44±0.55) and the difference was significant (p=0.0001). The post-doc comparison tests revealed that the fear score was significantly higher among the students of 1st year (1.64±0.68). Dental fear is a major concern that should be dealt with and managed. Dental students, especially in 1st year had more fear than 4th year students. Male dental students had more fear than female dental students. “Exposure therapy” is recommended for the junior students for the exposure of feared objects to reduce the fear gap between the students of different years.

Published by: Dr. Shikha Sachan, Dr. Anuradha P., Dr. Ankita SinghResearch Area: Dental

Organisation: Maharana Pratap Dental College, Kanpur, Uttar PradeshKeywords: Fear, Dental fear, Filling, Drilling

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