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Anticandidal and Antidermatophytic Activities of Caulerpa Species from the Gulf of Mannar Coast, Mandapam Tamilnadu India
Authors: Adaikala Raj G. , Jegan S. , Krishnamoorthy S. , Chandrasekaran M. , Venkatesalu V.
Published: June 2017

The present investigation was carried out to evaluate the antifungal activity of hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, acetone and methanol extracts ofCaulerpa chemnitzia, (Epser) J.V. LamououxC. racemosa(Forsk),andC. scalpelliformis(R.Br.) Weber-van-Bosse, (Chlorophyceae) againstCandida albicans,C. krusei,C. guilliermondii,C. parapsilosis,C. tropicalis,C.glabrata, four dermatophytesviz.,Trichophyton rubrum,T. mentagrophytes,Microsporum gypseumandEpidermophyton flocossum. The antifungal activity was evaluated by agar disc diffusion method, determination of MIC and MFC. The mean zones of inhibition produced by the extracts in disc diffusion assay against the tested fungal strains were ranged from 7.1 to 15.1 mm. The lowest MIC (250 µg/ml) and MFC (500 µg/ml) values were observed in the ethyl acetate extract ofC. racemosaagainstC.parapsilosis,C. albicans,C. krusei,C. glabrata,C. guilliermondii, T. rubrum, M. gypseumandT. mentagrophytes.The finding suggests that ethyl acetate extract ofC. racemosashowed the higher antifungal activity againstC.parapsilosisandC. albicans.
Phytochemical Profile and Antifungal Activity of Leaves Methanol Extract from the Psydrax dicoccos (Gaertn) Teys. & Binn. Rubiaceae Family
Authors: Umaiyambigai D. , Saravanakumar K. , Adaikala Raj G.
Published: June 2017

The present study was aimed to antifungal activity and phytoconstituents of leaves from thePsydrax dicoccosGaertn.The antifungal activity of methanol extract from theP. dicoccosagainstCandida albicans,C. krusei,C. guilliermondii,C. parapsilosis,C. tropicalis, C.glabrata, four dermatophytesviz.,Trichophyton rubrum,T. mentagrophytes,Microsporum gypseumandEpidermophyton flocossum.The methanol extract of the leaves were subjected to Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and GasChromatography-Mass Spectroscopic (GC-MS) analysis. The mean zones of inhibition produced by the tested extract in disc diffusion assays against fungal strains were ranged from 7.3 to 15.5 mm. The MIC values were between 125 and 500 µg/ml while, the MFC values were between 250 and 1000 µg/ml. The highest mean zones of inhibition (15.5±0.6 mm) was observed with methanol extract ofP. dicoccosagainstC. albicans. The GC-MS analysis ofP. dicoccosleaves showed the presence of cinnamic acid, 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one,5,7-dimethoxy,(Z)6,(Z)9-Pentadecadien-1-ol, Benzofuran and n-Hexadecanoic acid as major compounds. Finally it can be concluded that the antifungal activity may be present in cinnamic acid, 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one, 5, 7-, (Z) 6,(Z)9-Pentadecadien-1-ol, n-Hexadecanoic acid from the methanol extract from theP. dicoccosis highly valuable in medicinal usage and have fewer side effects.
Laparoscopic cysto-gastrostomy for management of pancreatic pseudocyst. Single center experience in upper Egypt
Authors: Mohamed Wael Barakaat Ahmed , Abdelmageed Magdy Khalil , Gomaa Emad
Published: June 2017

Background: One of the most common lumps of the pancreas is the pancreatic pseudocyst, with an estimated incidence of 70-80%. There are two main options for treatment pancreatic pseudocyst if it persists beyond six weeks and not respond to conservative treatment, surgical (laparoscopic and conventional open surgery) and non-surgical treatment (endoscopic and percutaneous drainage through ultrasonography or computed tomography guide). The objective of this study was to evaluate the outcome of laparoscopic pancreatic cystogastrostomy for pancreatic pseudocyst as regard operative and postoperative results in Sohag university Hospitals.Methods: This was a prospective observational single center study at the General surgery department Sohag University Hospitals, Egypt. The study populations were patients suffering from pancreatic pseudocyst attend to the outpatient clinic from March 2014 to March 2017. All patients were evaluated by history taking, physical examination, laboratory investigation and imaging evaluation by abdominal ultrasonography and contrast enhanced computed tomography of the abdomen.Results: Between March 2014 and March 2017, 14 patients with pancreatic pseudocyst had fulfilled our inclusion criteria and included in this study. 8 patients were female and 6 patients were male. 12 patients had previous history of acute biliary pancreatitis at least 6 months before the operation. 2 patient had undetermined pancreatitis. The mean age of the patient was 45.5±1.8 years and the mean operative time was 153±29 minutes the mean time to start oral fluid was 29±2 hours. 12 of the patient shad a laparoscopic cholecystectomy as all of them had acute biliary pancreatitis all operations were completed laparoscopically no conversion to open surgery was done.no mortality detected in our study .no intraoperative complications only one case had postoperative bleeding that respond to conservative therapy, one case of postoperative wound infection responds to antibiotic therapy. All cysts were resolved completely success rate (100%). The mean hospital stay was 4.35±0.28 days. The mean follows up time was 10.5±0.875 months.Conclusions: Laparoscopic cysogastrotomy is as safe, effective procedure for management of the pancreatic pseudocyst in the hand of expert well trained laparoscopic with enough equipment.
The utility of pectoral drain in patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy-an observational study
Authors: Kumar Yogesh , Kumar Ashok , Singh Vineet , Pakhriya Shobha
Published: June 2017

Background: Breast cancer is one of the most common malignancies in female and in developing countries majority of them present in locally advanced stages. Modified radical mastectomy (MRM) is the main surgical management & axillary drain is deployed to tackle the leaking axillary lymphatics. However, if at all the pectoral area between the skin flaps and pectoral muscles requires drainage can be contested since the skin flaps are snugly approximated to the chest wall obliterating any potential space. The study is conducted to evaluate the output of pectoral drain & axillary drain in patients of MRM.Methods: This is a prospective study of 120 consecutive patients over a 2-years period who presented with breast cancer and undergone MRM in a teaching hospital. Two separate drains equal in all parameters were inserted in axilla and pectoral area and the collection in these drains studied post operatively.Results: The contribution of pectoral drain to total drain output was only 7.97%, while the axillary drain contribution was 92.03% in total drain output. So, the contribution from the pectoral drain was statistically insignificant (p=<0.001).Conclusions: MRM can be performed without drainage at the pectoral area.
Agonies and nuances of geriatric head injury: experience of a tertiary care institute of Western India
Authors: Mahore Amit , Dange Nitin , Vutha Ravikiran , Garale Mahadeo
Published: June 2017

Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the most common cause of mortality and morbidity in emergency surgical department. The basic aim of the present study is to analyze the clinical profile, prognostic factors, impact of comorbidities on outcome and complications of traumatic brain injury in elderly patients.Methods: The study is retrospective analysis of hospital records of all admitted patients of head injury above 60 years of age over last five years at a tertiary care institute of India.Results: There were 94 males and 61 females in our study with male to female ratio of 1.54:1. The average age of male patients were 68.55 years and female patients were 64.50 years. Fall was the most common cause of head injury (59.3%) followed by road traffic accidents (36.8%) and assault was the least common (3.9%). Mortality was more in moderate and severe head injury groups with more propensity among females with comorbidities.Conclusions: Our study highlights that geriatric TBI carries a significant morbidity and mortality in India despite of advances in trauma care.
Limberg flap procedure for sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus: a prospective study
Authors: Singh Prashant Kumar , Gohil Rohit Kumar , Saxena Neeraj
Published: June 2017

Background: Sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus is a common and morbid disease associated with high recurrence rate after surgery.  Many conventional surgical procedures have been described for its management with their merits and demerits. The present study aims to evaluate the efficacy and complications of Limberg flap reconstruction surgery.Methods: 32 consecutive patients underwent Limberg flap reconstruction between January 2015 to November 2016 and were evaluated for various parameters.Results: All patients successfully underwent surgery, with very minimal postoperative pain, average hospital stay for 5 days, returned to work after 19 days, with 2 patients having seroma, 1 having flap necrosis, 1 developed wound infection and no recurrences so far. Patients with complications were managed conservatively.Conclusions: Limberg flap for reconstruction of the defect after excision of recurrent sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus is an effective and reliable technique, easily performed, with high patient satisfaction, associated with complete cure and low incidence of post-operative complications.
Pseudocyst of the Psoas: a case report
Authors: Darlington C. Danny , Joseph S. Carbin , Anitha G. Fatima Shirly
Published: June 2017

Psoas abscess is usually tuberculous or pyogenic in etiology. Pancreatitis of the tail of pancreas can cause psoas pseudocyst, especially on the left side. Infection of such pseudocysts can mimic pyogenic psoas abscess, and is more common in diabetics. We report a 25-year-old non-diabetic man with acute severe pancreatitis, who developed infected left psoas abscess on follow up. The psoas abscess was managed successfully by percutaneous drainage and antibiotics.
Orofacial injury by human bite: experience at a rural health centre
Authors: Jajoo S. N. , Pal Gaurav
Published: June 2017

Human bite injuries are rare and are usually the result of fight and an inevitable helpless state of opponent who commit such crime. The aim of this article is to present two such cases which were managed at a rural health centre. The first patient is a young 22-year male who was bitten by same age group person over the tip of nose resulting in an avulsion injury. The second case is 29-year male patient was bitten at right upper lip. Both patients were managed at a rural health centre and both had satisfactory results.
Morbidity profile and immediate outcome of late preterm neonates compared to term neonates in a rural tertiary care hospital of Gujarat
Authors: Rasania Manish , Muley Prasad
Published: June 2017

Background: Late premature infants are born near term, but are immature. As a consequence, late preterm infants are at higher risk than term infants to develop morbidities. Although late preterm infants are the largest subgroup of preterm infants, there is a very limited data available on problems regarding late preterm infants in rural India.Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study using previously collected data from neonates born at Dhiraj Hospital and neonates who were born outside but admitted at SNCU of Dhiraj Hospital, Piparia, Vadodara district, Gujarat, India between January 2015 to December 2015.Results: 168 late preterm infants and 1025 term infants were included in this study. The need for SNCU admission is significantly higher in late preterm compared to full term (41.07% vs 2.04%). Morbidities were higher in late preterm neonates compared to full term neonates. Sepsis (4.76% vs 1.07%), TTN (10.11% vs 2.04%), hyperbilirubinemia (19.04% vs 9.36%), RDS (1.78% vs 0.09%), hypoglycemia (1.78% vs 0.29%), PDA (1.78% vs 0.58%), risk of major congenital malformation (2.38% vs 0.58%). Need for respiratory support was 5.95% in late preterm vs 2.04% in full term neonates. Immediate neonatal outcome in terms of death and DAMA (non-salvageable) cases was poor in late preterm neonates compared to full term neonates (1.19% vs 0.78%).Conclusions: Late preterm neonates are at higher risk of morbidities and mortalities. They require special care. Judicious obstetric decisions are required to prevent late preterm births.
Clinical and biochemical presentation of childhood nephrotic syndrome: a comparative study of first episode and first relapse
Authors: Verma Suresh K. , Goyal Vishnu K. , Lora Sawai S. , Raheja Kapil , Dabi Jagdish , Agarwal Mudit
Published: June 2017

Background: Relapse of nephrotic syndrome occurs in 60-70% of initial responders. Relapse episodes may increase the morbidity and mortality in these patients. This study was planned to compare clinical presentation and biochemical derangements between first episode and first relapse of nephrotic syndrome.Methods: All children 1-18 years of age group, admitted with either first episode or first relapse nephrotic syndrome were included in this cross-sectional study, conducted in a teaching hospital. Besides detailed clinical examination, all the children were subjected to renal function tests, lipid profile, hemogram, CRP test and urine examinations.Results: Total 41 children (58.53% fresh and 41.46% relapse cases) qualified to be included in the study. Decreased urine output was more prevalent in first episode group (100% vs. 70.58%, p<0.05), and cough was more common in relapse group (52.94% vs.16.67%, p<0.05). In relapse group 35.29% had raised urea (more than 40mg/dl) and 23.52% had raised creatinine (more than 1 mg/dl) in comparison to none in first episode (p<0.05). Serum cholesterol more than 400mg/dl was more prevalent in relapse group in comparison to first episode (52.94% vs. 20.83% respectively, p-0.047).Conclusions: Cough is more prevalent in relapse group in comparison to first episode of nephrotic syndrome. Similarly, degree of rise of serum cholesterol and derangements of renal functions are more in relapse group.
Study of congenital malformations in newborns: a hospital based prospective study
Authors: Patel Kinjal G. , Chaudhary Chintu
Published: June 2017

Background: Congenital malformations represent a defect in the morphogenesis during fetal life. Since the introduction of primary health care and immunization programme, congenital malformations have emerged as one of the commonest cause of perinatal mortality. The objective was to study the incidence, systemic distribution, various maternal risk factors and immediate outcome of congenital malformations in hospital delivered neonates.Methods: This study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital for a period of 2 years. All the hospital delivered live neonates and stillbirth babies with congenital malformations are included in this study. Detailed history, examinations and investigations are carried out to identify etiological factors. Their outcome in form of morbidity and mortality are taken up to their hospital stay.Results: Out of 9600 babies with malformations 171(1.88%) having single malformation and 23(0.25%) having multiple malformations. Incidence of malformations was higher in stillbirths (24.25/1000 livebirths) against than in live births (19.96/1000 livebirths).  The cardiovascular system was involved in 23.4% of babies, followed by musculoskeletal system (22.3%) then gastrointestinal (15.9%) and genitourinary system (15.4%).   Multiple malformations were seen in 11.8% cases. Maternal risk factors associated with malformations were oligohydramnios in 4.12%, previous abortion in 2.5%, eclampsia in 2.5%, polyhydramnios in 1.54%, maternal diabetes in 1.54% and consanguinity in 1.03%. Maximum mortality occurred in babies with gastrointestinal system malformations (56.5%) followed by cardiovascular system malformations (21.7%).  Majority of babies with malformations discharged (78.9%) only 11.8% of babies expired and 2.6% of babies left against medical advice (LAMA).Conclusions: Congenital malformations represent one of the causes of neonatal mortality.  Stillborn babies have higher incidence of malformations. Antenatal ultrasonography and maternal risk factors has important role to identify malformations. Early detection and timely management required to decrease the mortality.
Study of therapeutic effects of nebulized adrenaline alone, nebulized adrenaline plus injectable dexamethasone (in combination) and nebulized 3% hypertonic saline alone in clinically diagnosed cases of bronchiolitis
Authors: Verma Ishwari Prasad , Garg Pukhraj , Karnawat B. S. , Jain Anil , Verma Pradeep , Kumawat Rakesh
Published: June 2017

Background: Bronchiolitis is a common respiratory tract infection in young children. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is the common etiological agent, with highest incidence occurring between December and March. 90% of children are infected in the first 2 years of life. Infants hospitalized are more likely to have respiratory problems as older children, especially recurrent wheezing. The treatment is mainly supportive. Mild cases are managed with antipyretics, hydration and home remedies/cough formulas. Moderate cases may require humidified oxygen, parenteral fluids to maintain hydration and nebulization with bronchodilators. Nebulization with adrenaline along with IV dexamethasone more effective in terms of reduction in the duration of the symptoms and length of hospital stay.Methods: This prospective study was done for 1 year from May 2015 onwards.120 clinically diagnosed cases of bronchiolitis were included. cases were classified into 2 groups on the basis of RDAI score, Mild cases with score of 4-15 &Severe cases with score of >15. All cases were divided in 3 therapeutic groups, A- nebulized with adrenaline alone, B- single dose of IV dexamethasone and nebulized adrenaline, C- nebulized with 3% hypertonic saline alone. Nebulization was done at 0,30,60 minutes interval and then 4 hourly till improvement of symptoms.Results: Out of total 120 cases,74(61.66%) belonged to age group of 2-6 months. Males were more affected than females with ratio of 2.15:1. Most of patients (83.3%) had hyperinflated lung field in X-ray finding. Children with preterm birth had severe disease. The mean RDAI score was found to be reduced highest in adrenaline plus dexamethasone group that is 2.37±0.80 within 24 hours of admission with 26.24% reduction in the length of hospital stay as compared to group A and 20.61% as compared to group C.Conclusions: combination of nebulized adrenaline and dexamethasone is better in terms of reducing clinical severity, length of hospital stay in children with moderate severity of acute bronchiolitis in comparison to adrenaline alone and 3% hypertonic saline alone.
A study of prevalence of obesity among adolescents (10-19 years) in Jaipur city with special reference to lifestyle
Authors: Agrawal Jagdish Prashad , Gupta Virendra Kumar , Jain Madhur , Agrawal Swati
Published: June 2017

Background: Childhood obesity is not an immediate lethal disease itself, but has a significant risk factors associated with a range of non-communicable diseases in adulthood.  The aim of this study to determine the nutritional status of adolescents and to determine the proportion of adolescents having overweight and obesity.Methods: We included 1000 students aged between 10-19 years divided equally between government schools and private schools. This study was a questionnaire based study, only those adolescent children were included who volunteered. All the respondents were introduced to the topic of study and the need to collect sensitive information and were promised confidentiality of the entries.Results: The average age of the study group was 15.20±2.60 years in government schools and 15.28±2.53 years in private schools. The difference was statistically not significant (p=0.095). Among obese adolescents’ waist hip ratio is 0.013 Significant, neck circumference is 0.018 Significant, BMI is <0.001 Significant.Conclusions: Therefore, strategies for prevention of overweight, obesity, weight reduction, promotion of healthy lifestyles and regular monitoring are necessary to prevent the onset and early detection of adolescents health problems. This study has brought out important points for further study for sufficiently larger samples to confirm the epidemiological consistency of the observations made in this study.
A clinico-epidemiological study of HIV infected children in western Rajasthan
Authors: Mourya Harish Kumar , Verma Suresh Kumar , Mourya Saroj , Nangal Laxman
Published: June 2017

Background: Assessment of clinico demographic characteristics of HIV infected children in western Rajasthan.Methods:All the children who were attending Antiretroviral treatment (ART) center for one year period were enrolled for study as pre-ART and ART group. All the data pertaining to clinical and demographic characteristics were recorded. They were further classified into clinical staging as per WHO guideline and immunological staging based on CD4 count in accordance with CDC classification of immunodeficiency.Results: Perinatal transmission is the most common mode of acquiring HIV in Pediatric age, who most commonly presented with Fever and diarrhoea along with failure to thrive. Tuberculosis and oral candidiasis were the commonest opportunistic infections in this geographic area.  Conclusions: A proper history, detailed clinical examination and high index of suspicion would therefore help in making early diagnosis to institute an appropriate management plan.
Efficacy and safety of high dose hydroxyurea in transfusion dependent thalassemic children: a quasi experimental study
Authors: Suthar Kiran , Sharma Pramod , Verma Manish , Goyal Vishnu Kr.
Published: June 2017

Background: This study was conducted to find out whether high dose hydroxyurea is an effective and safe modality, in inducing haemoglobin synthesis to decrease blood transfusion requirement in transfusion dependent thalassemics.Methods: This quasi experimental un-control before and after comparison study was conducted in Thalassemia Day Care Centre, Department of Pediatrics over a period of six months after obtaining an approval from the Institute’s ethical committee. Fifty transfusions dependent thalassemic children belonging from 2 to 18 yrs were given hydroxyurea in dose of 20mg/kg after getting consent. Pre and post intervention haemoglobin and HbF levels were obtained using Hb electrophoresis by HPLC. Paired t test was applied to find out statistical significance and p value <0.05 was taken as significant.Results: Significant rise in haemoglobin pre and post intervention (p<0.001) but the rise in HbF was not significant (p=0.110). One patient had bone marrow depression which was reversible with drug withdrawal and one patient had rise in s. creatinine.Conclusions: High dose hydroxyurea is an effective and safe drug in inducing Hemoglobin synthesis in transfusion dependent thalassemics.
Neonate with VACTERL association: a rare entity
Authors: Chauhan Sandhya , Garg Ashok , Kumar Pancham , Sood Ambika
Published: June 2017

VACTERL (Vertebral, anal, cardiac, tracheoesophageal, renal and limb) is an acronym for cluster of congenital malformations including Vertebral or Vascular anomalies, Anal atresia, Cardiac defects, Tracheoesophageal fistula/Esophageal atresia, Renal and Limb defects. It is a rare association with sporadic and non-random occurrence where multiple organs are affected due to developmental defect during blastogenesis. Exact cause is unknown but multiple environmental and genetic factors have been implicated. For diagnosis, three components of VACTERL association are needed however patient may have other congenital malformations also. Here we report a newborn with VACTERL association born to a healthy mother by cesarean section for polyhydramnios with unstable lie.
Nasal/maxillofacial manifestations of head and neck injury
Authors: Patil Siddaram , P. B. Girish
Published: June 2017

Background: A great deal of work has been directed toward using these symptoms to classify the severity of head injury. Loss of consciousness or coma and posttraumatic amnesia (difficulty in remembering new information after waking up from the coma) are the two most common symptoms used. A mild head injury is one in which the period of unconsciousness is less than twenty minutes and post traumatic amnesia lasts for less than one hour, while a head injury in which the person is unconscious for at least one day and experiences post traumatic amnesia for more than twenty four hours is considered severe.

Methods: 50 Cases coming to O.P.D and casualty of Chigateri general hospital and Bapuji hospital attached to JJM Medical College, Davangere were studied.  

Results: Evidence of C.S.F rhinorrhoea was noticed in 1(2%) case which managed conservatively. Maxillary fracture was noticed in 05 (10%) cases which were managed conservatively. Zygomatic fractures were noticed in 07 (14%) cases which were managed by open reduction and internal fixation with mini plates under general anesthesia.

Conclusions: Mandibular fractures were noticed in 10 (20%) of cases which were managed by open reduction and internal fixation with mini plates under general anesthesia.
A study on risk factors of deafness in neonates: a descriptive study
Authors: Valse Dinesh , Nagarathna H. K.
Published: June 2017

Background: Identification of newborn hearing loss is addressed in the healthy people 2010 goals, stated as “increasing the proportions of newborn who are screened for hearing loss by age one month, have audiologic evaluation by age 3 months and are enrolled in appropriate intervention services by age 6 months.

Methods: The study was conducted between October 2008 to October 2009 at Manipal Hospital, Bangalore. The study group constituted of 200 ears of 100 neonates (0-28 days) that were randomly selected. The neonates were taken from immunization clinic, newborn nursery, neonatal ward and intensive care unit of our hospital and also those referred from other hospitals.  

Results: Out of 100 the neonates aged between 1-4 days were 67, 5-9 days were 24 and between 10-28 days were 9.

Conclusions: There were no neonates with low Apgar score, no family history of hearing loss, no exposure to ototoxic drugs and no neonate on mechanical ventilator.
IT Penetration in Enhancing Culture of CLEAN ‘n’ GREEN in an Enterprise
Authors: Kesharwani Subodh
Published: June 2017

CLEAN 'n' GREEN [CnG] philosophy inside an enterprises offers a ground-breaking thought to the Virtual Enterprise world by harnessing the complimentary and clean power of wind to run homes and businesses. The mandate behind keeping this theme for the Journal's first issue of 2015 is to develop a culture of environmentalist spirit in an enterprise. CnG is geared up to endow with a friendly alternative to the mainstream virtual energy provider. We had seen that how Internet based retailer uses eco- friendly products to daily people. It provides customers with purchase or lease, eco-friendly stainless steel water bottles, reusable shopping bags, and environmentally friendly shirts.
Determinants of Student Academic Performance in Indian B-Schools – An Empirical Investigation
Authors: Vallabh Priyanka , Vallabh Gourav
Published: June 2017

Given the highly competitive nature of MBA admission, one cannot help asking the question if the criteria used in the admission decisions are predictable for success in management courses offered at various B-Schools. This paper tries to explain the determinants of performance of students who are enrolled in regular MBA program in an Indian B-School. The study is conducted on first year students of a premiere B-School using multiple regression. Study shows that performance of MBA student in the course is not determined by their earlier academic performance. It can be explained only by the student's exposure to the course contents either through previous experience or otherwise. Academic performance is also explained by motivation to learn, or the efforts student put during the course. This study has implications for management education not only in the area of admission decision but also in area of teaching methods.
Impact of Modern Communication Technology on Indian Postal System
Authors: Singh Himanshu Shekhar
Published: June 2017

India Post has touched the lives of every citizen for more than 150 years, be it through mails, banking, insurance money transfer or retail services. It has enjoyed the trust and support of its customers and stakeholders from the very beginning. With the of growth of telephone, internet and modernised banking services, customers are now exposed to new level of speed, transparency and quality. In India, customers of the postal service expect Department of Posts to provide a service level similar to industry standards maintained by banks, insurance, express industry, etc or other private agencies. In this era of globalization, lots of challenges are imposed on Indian Post office. This paper analyse the impact of Internet on Indian Post along with SWOT analysis of this sector.
Paperless Society - From Vision to Fulfillment
Authors: Gupta Sonal
Published: June 2017

Every year thousands of trees are ruthlessly felled all over the world just to satisfy man's never ending greed! In the present time environmental degradation has emerged as a major global concern for human survival. The situation is getting alarming day-by-day. Pulp and paper production, consumption and disposal have many negative environmental and social effects. Therefore, Going for Paperless Society is the need of today for conservation of natural environment. 21st Century is the Digital Age. The revolutionary potential of electronic revolution promises to transform economic and environmental gains. The present paper is an attempt to draw kind attention towards relevance of Paperless Society and highlights the potential of Computers, Information Technology&Networking for resolving natural environment issues to some extent. Apart from various initiatives taken up at all levels, "The Green Movement" is still in its infant stage. By making responsible choices and by joining hands together we would certainly be able to fulfill our vision of "Paper less Society".
Great Enterprise Contribution to Society in Information System Perspectives PlagScan
Authors: , ,
Published: June 2017

PlagScan is an entirely browser-based web service that verifies the authenticity of documents. Files can be uploaded in all com- mon file formats (MS Word, PDF and many more). Alternatively, users can paste text directly into PlagScan and check for authen - ticity. Our service employs a highly advanced two-step algorithm based on the latest research in computer linguistics.
Mass 360 Degree
Authors: Dale Jonathan
Published: June 2017

Fiberlink's mission is to enable our customers to securely extend mobile technologies out to the edges of their organizations. We believe that working in the mobile age should be easy and safe for employees and the IT organizations that support them. Our solutions provide secure access to corporate resources and infor - mation from mobile devices, without compromising the user experience, data security or privacy. We are proud of our cus - tomer-first culture and integrate it into everything we do.
Swertiamarin Contributes to Glucose Homeostasis via Inhibition of Carbohydrate Metabolizing Enzymes
Authors: Ahamad Javed , Hassan Naila , Amin Saima , Mir Showkat R.
Published: June 2017

Objective: Swertiamarin is a common secoiridoid found among the members of Gentianaceae. The present study aimed to establish the effectiveness of swertiamarin in achieving glucose homeostasis via inhibition of carbohydrate metabolizing enzymes by in-vitro and in-vivo studies. Materials and methods: Swertiamarin was obtained from dried whole plant samples of Enicostemma littorale Blume chromatographic fractionation over the silica gel column. Its effect on carbohydrate metabolizing enzymes viz., α-amylase and α-glucosidase were evaluated at 0.15 to 10 mg/mL in-vitro. The results were supplemented by anti-hyperglycemic studies in carbohydrate challenged mice pretreated with swertiamarin at a dose of 20 mg/kg body weight orally. Results: Swertiamarin was effective in inhibiting α-amylase and α-glucosidase with IC50 values of 1.29±0.25 mg/mL and 0.84±0.11 mg/mL, respectively. The studies in starch and sucrose challenged mice showed that swertiamarin effectively restricted the increase in the peak blood glucose level (BGL). The increase in peak BGL was 49 mg/dL and 57 mg/dL only in the treatment groups compared to 70 mg/dL and 80 mg/dL in untreated groups after 30 min in starch and sucrose-fed mice, respectively. Acarbose (10 mg/kg b.w.) also produced significant (p<0.01) blood glucose lowering response in both the models. Conclusion: Swertiamarin was effective in the achieving stricter glycemic control in carbohydrate challenged mice through the inhibition of carbohydrate metabolizing enzymes.
Prevalence of Pre-Hypertension in Migrant Worker Population
Authors: Barde Pradip , Shahi Mohit , Pawar Nayana , Bhagat Akshay
Published: June 2017

Aim: To determine prevalence of Pre-hypertension in migrant worker population. Methods and Materials: An observational study were conducted on migrant workers from various types of working sites like construction, hotels and restaurants, industry in municipal limits of Nashik. Study Duration was six months with estimated sample size 1000. Body weight, height and blood pressure were recorded. Result: Of the 959 migrant workers (male and female) 809 (84.35%) belonged to 10-40 years age group, in which 22 % was female. We found that 30% of total population was overweight (BMI more than 25) and 63% workers are having abnormal blood pressure. The overall prevalence of hypertension in migrant population was 18.44%. 27% migrant populations were pre-hypertensive while 8% have Stage I Hypertension and 1% of total have Stage II hypertension. Conclusion: The prevalence of pre hypertension in migrant worker population was higher than prevalence in general population.
Clinical Profile and Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Finding in Patients with Acid Peptic Disease at a Tertiary Health Care Centre
Authors: Krithika J , Mogal Kailas
Published: June 2017

Background and Aims: Acid Peptic Diseases (APD) is a common disorder. Population based survey revealed that 44% of the population reported monthly heartburn and 19.8% suffered from heartburn or acid regurgitation at least once a week. An approximate prevalence of 10–20 % was identified for GERD, in the Western world while in Asia this was lower, at less than 5% In this study, we are going to study the clinical features and esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) findings in patients presenting in our centre in order to come to a precise diagnosis and indentify various risk factors contributing to it. Methods and Methodology: 80 patients (53 males, mean age 44 years) were evaluated in the present study after they satisfy the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Patients were posted for endoscopy and findings were tabulated. Results: This age distribution among the 80 patients subjected to EDG over a period of 2 years with maximum i.e., 28.75% was in the 41-50 age groups. The most common symptom at presentation was epigastric pain seen in 84% of patients (67 cases), followed by retrosternal burning sensation seen in 51% of patients (41 cases) and acid reflux seen in 49% of patients (39 cases). A few of the risk factors for APD were evaluated, 34% of study group consumed alcohol, 22.5% were smokers and 19% tobacco chewers. In patients who smoked (total 18) EGD findings was suggestive of severe disease in most of them (14 cases) cases had evidence of severe disease. The combination of smoking and alcohol consumption showed more severe form of disease. Most common finding in endoscopy in esophagus was erosions in seen in 19% of patients, gastritis in stomach 22% and duodenitis seen in 2.5% of cases. Prevalence of GERD was 21% and peptic ulcers were was found in 7.5% of study population. Conclusion: APD is more common in males. Smoking, alcohol and NSAIDS usage is associated with more severe form of APD.
Effectivity of E-Learning through Whatsapp as a Teaching Learning Tool
Authors: Gon Sonia , Rawekar Alka
Published: June 2017

Introduction: WhatsApp is a free messenger application that works across multiple platform and is being widely used among undergraduate students to send multimedia messages like photos, videos, audios along with simple text messages. Aims and Objectives: To assess the affectivity of social media like WhatsApp in delivering knowledge to 4th semester MBBS students and to compare the improvement of knowledge gain through e-learning and didactic lecture. Simultaneously, perception of learners about e-learning via WhatsApp will also be collated. Material and Methods: This prospective analytical interventional study was conducted in the department of Pathology from 01.02.2015 to 31.06.2015, on 4th semester MBBS students. Two groups of students were taught the same topics by two different T-L activities i.e., through WhatsApp and via didactic lectures. Assessment of knowledge was done by giving pre and post-test questionnaire of 20 marks for each topic. Perception of e-learning through WhatsApp was done by feedback form. Observation and Results: The post test results revealed that the learners with WhatsApp as a learning tool scored in the range of 5-20 marks while those with didactic lecture scored in the range of 3-17.5 marks and had an average of 11.6 and 11.9 score respectively. The two tailed t value between the two groups is 0.635 which is not statistically significant. Technical, educational and instructional advantages of teaching learning activity via WhatsApp out pars disadvantages. Facilitator’s availability and Learning anytime anywhere were top two advantages of learning through WhatsApp with 86.72% and 86.55% students agreeing to it. Message flooding, time consuming and eye strain were the other technical disadvantages observed in the present study with 63.23%, 75.28% and 68.53 students agreeing to it. Conclusion: Constant availability of facilitator and learning anytime anywhere has made WhatsApp a new and convenient tool for teaching learning activity. Though there is no significant difference between gain of knowledge from WhatsApp or didactic lectures, advantages (technical, educational or instructional) out pars the disadvantages. A few disadvantages, like message flooding and eyestrain can be overruled by making small groups and using mobiles with bigger screen. Enabling a Wi-Fi in the college campus can make its use cost effective.
Financing Small and Medium Enterprise: A case study of BASIC Bank Ltd
Authors: Roy Mihir Kumar , Muatarin Munira
Published: June 2017

The study was undertaken with the objective of analyzing the present Status of SME finance by BASIC Bank Ltd, Uttara Branch, and Dhaka. The data for the study were collected both from primary as well as secondary sources. The study revealed that the concerned branch provided working capital of Tk.18.5. crore in the SME sector during the study period with 13 percent interest rates which 77 percent of total loan portfolio was although purchasing fixed assets & others constituted only 23 percent of the same. Majority of the clients belonged to the age between 30 to 50 years & only 20 percent belonged to the age group of above 50 years. The profile of an enterprise as well as entrepreneur was studied as a test case for the study which generated sensation among the researchers. The study ended with some policy prescription which included more promotional activities of product & services, arranging training for both loanees & officers, analyzed customer's behavior specially repayment etc. The study concluded that by increasing the branches, BASIC Bank could expand their SME service throughout the country.
Corporate Triple Bottom Line Reporting: An Empirical Study on the Indian Listed Power Companies
Authors: Roy Sudipta Sahar , Mitra Sarbani
Published: June 2017

Triple Bottom Line (TBL) approach is a proactive step in providing increased transparency and a broader framework for decision making. In this paper, we have considered listed companies of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) comprising BSE 500 index as our population. Considering time and resource constraints, it was decided to restrict the survey to only power generating companies (15 units) among those 500 companies. Annual reports/corporate social responsibility/sustainability reports for these 15 numbers of listed power companies were reviewed. For measuring the extent of corporate triple bottom line reporting in annual reports/corporate social responsibility reports/sustainability reports of the companies, we have constructed a weighted disclosure index based on the previous empirical studies. The study evaluated the combined corporate triple bottom line disclosure score value of the sample companies based on performance with respect to 3 primary indicators - environment, social and economic. The maximum score of corporate triple bottom line disclosure is high enough i.e. 77.3% and the minimum score of corporate triple bottom line disclosure is very low i.e. 22.6%. None of the sample power companies has attained more than 80% corporate triple bottom line disclosure score; on the contrary 40% companies have attained less than 40% corporate triple bottom line disclosure score.
Efecto del desperdicio de una siderúrgica en bases y subbases granulares
Authors: Reyes Ortiz Oscar Javier , Camacho Tauta Javier Fernando
Published: June 2017

El artículo describe el objetivo, metodología, análisis y conclusiones de varios estudios experimentales realizados en los laboratorios de la Universidad Militar Nueva Granada para determinar la viabilidad del empleo del desperdicio de alto horno generada por la siderúrgica de Boyacá en la mejora de las propiedades mecá- nicas de las bases y subbases granulares empleadas para la construcción de una estructura de pavimentos. mediante la ejecución de los ensayos proctor estándar y modificado y C.B.R. de laboratorio. La metodología empleada para el desarrollo de las investigaciones se efectuó en primera fase con una caracterización del material granular y el material de desperdicio para emplear como reemplazo, posteriormente con la determinación de los porcentajes óptimos de humedad y de resistencia del material virgen y con reemplazo, finalizando con los análisis y conclusiones.
Diseño mecatrónico, un curso de aplicación de nuevas tecnologías
Authors: Niño Suárez Paola A.
Published: June 2017

En este artículo presentaremos una propuesta para la enseñanza en ingeniería, nacida de la experiencia vivida al dictar la asignatura Diseño Mecatrónico de octavo semestre del programa de pregrado de Ingeniería Mecatrónica de la Universidad Militar Nueva Granada de la ciudad de Bogota en Colombia. Se relatará cómo se desarrolla dicha asignatura, tomando como base el diseño e implementación de un prototipo mecatrónico, apoyados en nuevas tecnologías como lo son el CAD(diseño asistido por el computador), el CAM (manufactura asistida por el computador), la simulación de circuitos electrónicos, la verificación de funcionamiento mediante modelos matemáticos computacionales, la generación de sistemas de control por software mediante lenguajes avanzados de programación y la utilización de sistemas de consulta como Internet o las bibliotecas virtuales para recibir apoyo bibliográfico. Luego se plantean algunas recomendaciones para el desarrollo del proceso enseñanza-aprendizaje en ingeniería nacidas de la experiencia obtenida al aplicarlas en el desarrollo de nuestras asignaturas.
Radiaciones ionizantes y efectos sobre la materia
Authors: Medina Araujo Sandra Magaly , Reyes Torres Pedro Julio
Published: June 2017

Las radiaciones ionizantes, además, de tener muchas aplicaciones benéficas tanto en el campo industrial como en los organismos vivientes, presentan también muchos efectos nocivos que se deben evitar, sobre todo cuando se trata de fuentes artificiales con las que pueden presentarse abusos en su utilización, especialmente en la parte clínica. Este artículo, el primero de una serie de divulgaciones acerca del tema, pretende dar a conocer las características y efectos sobre la materia, de las mencionadas radiaciones, así como algunas recomendaciones acerca del manejo y tratamiento de dichas radiaciones.
Coronel Francisco José de Caldas, un investigador pionero de la ingeniería colombiana
Authors: Morales de Mosquera Luz Yolanda
Published: June 2017

La Facultad de Ingeniería de la Universidad Militar "Nueva Granada", lleva el nombre de Coronel Francisco José de Caldas, en honor a uno de los hombres más brillantes en nuestra historia, por naturaleza investigador y pionero de la ingeniería colombiana, cuya vida y obra fue escrita por el ingeniero colombiano Alfredo D.Bateman, y publicada por la biblioteca del Banco Popular en 1978. El Ingeniero Bateman, en esta magistral obra, narró en un marco histórico y con estilo sencillo, aspectos de la juventud y madurez del sabio Caldas, resaltando las dotes de investigador que caracterizaron su personalidad; con citas textuales de sus escritos, en donde se percibe que fue un hombre poseedor de grandes' virtudes como la honestidad, la integridad y una gran inteligencia orientada al bien y al desarrollo de la ciencia.
Domótica: Ciencia-ficción hecha realidad
Authors: Rodríguez Escobar Wilken , Pinzón Zaira , Naranjo Pedro
Published: June 2017

Que las luces del pasillo se activen a nuestro paso sin necesidad de pulsar ningún interruptor; encender la calefacción mediante una simple llamada de teléfono; generar alarmas por la entrada de intrusos cuando no estemos en casa; que la cocina eléctrica se desconecte automáticamente si se nos quema la comida; programar el sistema de riego; controlar el estado de luces y persianas a través de la televisión con un mando a distancia...
Identificación de sistemas
Authors: Avilés S. Oscar F.
Published: June 2017

Identificación es la obtención de modelos dinámicos,  ecuaciones para describir el comportamiento de un sistema a través del estudio de las señales de entrada y de salida. Podría definirse entonces como el campo de construir modelos a partir de datos experimentales, con el fin de tener herramientas fundamentales en el diseño sistemas de control.
Resultados preliminares del proyecto de investigación "Identificación y prueba de bioindicadores y recuperadores para la descontaminación de la cuenca alta del río Bogotá"
Authors: Sierra Plazas Julia
Published: June 2017

Conscientes que la apertura al nuevo milenio conlleva a ofrecer nuevas disciplinas para enfrentar los adelantos científicos y tecnológicos, la construcción de nuevas y mejores instalaciones, el desarrollo de proyectos de investigación que involucren no sólo la participación de docentes y estudiantes de diferentes facultades, sino también entidades nacionales e internacionales; las facultades de Ingeniería y Biología Aplicada de la Universidad Militar Nueva Granada han venido desarrollando algunas investigaciones en diferentes áreas; por mencionar algunas: Fractales, Polinización por insectos, Identificación de bioindicadores de contaminación en corrientes hídricas, Desarrollo de un sistemas para la eliminación de metales pesados en aguas, etc. Actualmente los programas de Ingeniería Civi ly Biología Aplicada están trabajando en la identificación y prueba de bioindicadores y recuperadores para la descontaminación en una subcuenca de la cuenca alta del río Bogotá, localizada en Villa Pinzón.
La Sociedad Colombiana de Ingenieros y la ética en la ingeniería nacional
Authors: Jiménez Muñoz Heberto
Published: June 2017

La historia de la ingeniería colombiana en el período republicano se remonta a 1846 con la formulación e iniciación del Plan Vial de caminos del General Mosquera. Continúa luego con la gran etapa de construcción del sistema férreo nacional entre 1849 y 1961, cuando culmina la construcción del Ferrocarril del Atlántico. La Sociedad Colombiana de Ingenieros se funda como entidad rectora de la ingeniería nacional el 29 de Mayo de 1887, y en forma continua desempeña función gestora del proceso gremial y del desarrollo económico y social del país.