bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Robotic Handwritten Kannada Character Recognition using Neural Network
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Information Science & Engineering, Kalpataru Institute of Technology, Tiptur, Karnataka, India., B S Shakunthala , Pillai Dr. C S ,   Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, ACS college of engineering, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Published: August 2019

Data preparing and the board is basic now a days. In this paper, programmed preparing of structures written in Kannada language is considered. A reasonable pre-preparing procedure is introduced for separating written by hand characters. Essential Component Analysis (PCA) and Histogram of arranged Gradients (HoG) are utilized for highlight extraction. These highlights are sustained to multilayer feed forward back spread neural system for arrangement. Just 57 characters are utilized for acknowledgment. Exhibitions of two highlights are looked at for changed number of classes. Hoard is found to have preferred acknowledgment exactness over PCA as number of classes expanded. This is actualized in Visual Studio 2010 utilizing Open CV library.
Optimal C code Implementation of OWGWA-CSS Algorithm on TMS320C6713 DSK
Authors:   Ph. D., degree from AMITY University, Noida, India., Nagal Rachana , Kumar Pradeep ,   B.Sc. degree from CCS University, Meerut, India, in 1998, the M.Sc. degree from CCS University, Meerut, India,, Bansal Poonam ,   received, B.E. (Electrical) from Delhi College of Engineering, Delhi in 1989, M.E. (Computer Science) from Delhi College of Engineering, Delhi
Published: August 2019

This paper presents the C code optimization of Oppositional Whale Grey Wolf Algorithm with Control Search Space (OWGWA-CSS) used for denoising EEG signal for its real-time implementation on floating point DSP processor TMS320C6713. In general, developers tried to speed up the program all-time which leads to increase in the code size so as increase the complexity as well as difficult readability. To make the code efficient it is important to optimize the C code. For optimizing the C code first, the MATLAB code is converted to C and then implemented on DSP processor. Here, multiple C code optimization techniques for the efficient implementation of OWGWA-CSS algorithm on DSP processor TMS320C6713 is presented. The aim of optimizing C code is to reduce the computational burden and speed up the process. The work done here is a step to minimize Millions Instruction Per Second (MIPS) used to execute the c- code of OWGWA-CSS EEG noise cancellation algorithm. The C code optimization is done by using Code Composer Studio (Integrated Development environment for TMS320C67xx series). CCS is used for optimization, profiling, debugging and implementation. After applying various C code optimization techniques 25% reduction in MIPS has been obtained.
Congestion Control in Cable Network Transmission using Novel RED Algorithm
Authors:   Department of Computer Science and Engineering at SUIIT, Sambalpur, Odisha, India., Dash Prasant Kumar , Barpanda Dr. Nalini Kanta ,   Reader and Head, P.G Department of Electronics, Sambalpur University. Odisha, India., Panda Dr. Madhumita ,   Assistant Professor in Dept. of Computer Science, Sambalpur University. Odisha, India.
Published: August 2019

Congestion is an important issue in cable network where transmitted packets to the network are much more than holding capacity of network. Each network needs the maximum number of successful packets to reach the destination with less number of packet losses and low time delay with better fairness. There are several congestion control algorithms which have been studied to keep the network stable. They employ various techniques from which the buffer or queue management used by the router is one significant issue to control congestion. The Active Queue Management algorithms like RED controls the queue size by dropping or marking the packets before buffer becomes full . In this paper a new algorithm has been proposed and the results are compared with existing RED algorithm using network simulator (NS-2) in a responsive environment of the cable network.
Database Migration using Data Synchronization and Transactional Replication
Authors:   Department of Magister of Informatics Engineering, AMIKOM University Jl. Ring Road Utara-Condong Catur Sleman, Yogyakarta, 55283, Indonesia, Dewi Winda Sekar , Utami Ema ,   Department of Magister of Informatics Engineering, AMIKOM University Jl. Ring Road Utara-Condong Catur Sleman, Yogyakarta, 55283, Indonesia, Sudaryatno Bambang ,   Department of Magister of Informatics Engineering, AMIKOM University Jl. Ring Road Utara-Condong Catur Sleman, Yogyakarta, 55283, Indonesia
Published: August 2019

Database migration is one of the important thing to make the data can be stored optimally and minimize risk of data lost. Data Synchronization and Transactional Replication can be used to do it. Transactional Replication is working on services area to migrate database stored in cloud to another cloud storage. Data Synchronization is used to synchronize migrated database with origin database. Data lost concerns remain as the big consideration to widespread the adoption. Many ways can be done to minimize the risks, one of them is by migrate the database that is already stored in cloud to another database in cloud. This research will conduct database migration using data synchronization and transaction replication. By using Azure and Amazon Web Services as Database Migration Services, these techniques allow SQL Database data to be easily replicated, and allows multiple SQL Databases to isolate mission-critical workloads from analytic queries that run relatively longer. The evaluation is by comparing these two migration services based on the synchronizing time of full loaded database migration. Migration result shows that database migration using transactional replication and data synchronization is influenced by the number of rows as well as size of the table, server location, also uploading and downloading speed in each database migration service.
Different Methods for Predicting and Optimizing Weld Bead Geometry with Mathematical Modeling and ANN Technique
Authors:   Assistant Professor (Mechanical Engineering Department) at MIT Muzaffarpur, Research Scholar, (Mechanical Engineering Department) at NIT Jamshedpur, Yadav Jigesh , Paswan Manikant ,   Professor (Mechanical Engineering Department) at NIT Jamshedpur.
Published: August 2019

Bead geometry plays very important role in predicting the quality of weld as cooling rate of the weld depends on the height and bead width, also bead geometry determines it’s residual stresses and distortion. Weld bead geometries are outcomes of several welding parameters taken into consideration. If arc travel is high and arc power is kept low it will produce very low fusion. If electrode feed rate is kept higher width is also found to be on higher side which makes bead tto flat. Also, the parameters like current, voltage, arc travel rate, polarity affects weld bead geometry. Hence, this paper is a review of different experimentations and modeling techniques regarding predictions of weld bead geometry and their relations with different weld parameters.
The Technology of Media Culture usage in the Educational Environment: Development of Creative Self-Actualization
Authors:   Federal State Budget Scientific Institution ", Olesina Elena Petrovna ,   Institute of Art Education and Cultural Studies of the Russian Academy of Education",   , Moscow, Russia., Gorodilina Tatyana Valentinovna ,   Secondary school 1253, Moscow, Russia.
Published: August 2019

The article looks at the experience of building a media environment at school as a system of self-education and self-development for modern teenagers. The authors present a model of development of teenagers’ creative self-actualization in the media educational environment, the technology of media culture use in the educational environment and an original diagnostic methodology for determination of the degree of development of school students’ creative self-actualization based on assessment of independent work carried out by teenagers (media projects creation) taking into account emotional and semantic visualization of information and the symbolism of associative-semantic connections to evaluate the quality of the conducted work. As a result of the performed experiment, the authors identified personal characteristics shown by school students in the course of their work on media projects and developed a typology of dominant activities that includes four types of individual characteristics observed in school students: analytical, informational, proactive and synthetic types. Based on this typology the authors have determined the relevance and necessity for differentiation of work with teenagers of different ages in various forms of media educational environment and development of their individual educational paths. Correspondingly, a four-stage mechanism of introduction of a teenager into a media educational environment has been suggested providing for the integration of art into the educational environment. The article presents the results of a pilot project that was carried out in state budgetary educational institutions located in Moscow: School no. 1253, School no. 171, School no. 89 and in the children's creative center Trubetskoy Estate in Khamovniki. The article is intended for scientists, teachers, pedagogues and methodological experts who deal with the issues of media education.
Anaphora Resolution using ThemeSets
Authors:   Research Scholar in Department of CSE, NI University, Kumaracoil, India., Wilson Praveen K , Jeba Dr. J R ,   Associate Professor & HOD, Department of Computer Applications, NI University, Kumaracoil, India.
Published: August 2019

Anaphora resolution is a procedure of replacing pronouns with its referring nouns which may be available in the same sentence or in different sentences within the same document. Even multiple approaches are available for anaphora resolution; there may be some space for semantic approaches which provides solution better than syntactic or corpus based approaches. In syntactic approaches, all noun phrases from the previous or current sentences are checked for getting constrains agreement with the anaphor and score value is calculated for a pair of Noun-Pronoun based on these constrains. The pair getting the highest positive score is treated as the result. In some cases the sentence structure is not changed, hence the score corresponding to the feature values and syntactic structures are same. Here the actual replacement of pronoun with noun depends on the meaning of the sentence especially the meaning of the verb. To resolve such situations, here we are proposing a method which is a combination of syntactic and semantic approaches based on ThemeSets or thematic sets. Using ThemeSets we are exploiting the role of verbal lexemes associated with the noun or pronoun for the resolution of anaphora. Anaphora resolution in semantic way has great importance in the modern era of artificial intelligence which enhance multi-dimensional research in the area of natural language processing in a better way.
Automatic JUnit Generation and Quality Assessment using Concolic and Mutation Testing
Authors:   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, India., Bindu Avadhani , Giri Saumya Ranjan ,   Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru, India., Rao P. Venkateswara ,   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, India.
Published: August 2019

The necessity of Unit Testing cannot be denied in catching bugs at the lowest level of software development with low cost of fixing bugs. It is difficult and costly to detect a bug at a later stage of development in a large module of software. Since there are many individual units (functions) in a software program, manual unit testing needs a lot of effort and time. A huge amount of time and human effort can be saved if unit testing is automated. There are 3 basic needs of unit testing i.e. identifying the inputs to a function, detecting runtime errors and detecting logical errors. Concolic Testing is used to identify the inputs to function and detecting the runtime errors. Mutation Testing is used to detect the logical errors. The identified inputs to a function are called as Test Cases. Mutation testing can verify the test cases to see if there is a need of having more test cases for a function. Our software uses both Concolic and Mutation testing and can automate the unit testing process of Java code to a great extent. The output of the work is JUnit where user can make his own assertions for every auto-generated test cases.
Single Image Dehazing using Transmission Estimation
Authors:   Department of computer science, VISTAS, Chennai, India,, Saradha Dr.S. , Priyanandhini  ,   Department Of Computer Science, VISTAS, City, Country., Mangayarkarasi S. ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, VISTAS, Chennai, India., Sreekala T. ,   Department of Computer Science, VISTAS, Chennai, India.
Published: August 2019

Image dehazing is a system which can reduce poor consequence of haze on pictures which increase competence of the picture/tape meting out method in the indistinct climate. The present study, presents a simple image dehazing technique. System deletes the initial transmittal, exactly depends on hidden area division which in turn reduces the initial transmittal. First, we build raw transmittal in Gaussian pyramid using selective transmittal extraction prior. Second, a patch based on Laplacian pyramid which gives the value of nonlinear re-trace function point by point. Third, is universal Laplacian map which states the segmentation-based re-traced image. All the three segmentation guide the performer for transmittal refinement. Finally, the dehazing output gets back from the refined transmittal and atmospheric scattered technique.
Optimization Parameters in Passive Energy Technologies Plus its Execution
Authors:   EE Department, GIET University, Gunupur, India., Anand B Vikram , Patro Sujit Kumar ,   EE Department, GIET University, Gunupur, India., Misra Srikant ,   EE Department, GIET University, Gunupur, India.
Published: August 2019

The usage of energy in households needs enlarged in the modern years owing towards the emergent call in energy used intended for heating plus cooling in households. Enrichments ought to be ready in insulation, plant, illumination plus controls. These designs endure important structures that help in the direction of achieving an energy effective household. So, the key objective of this paper is to distinguish what has been accomplished so far towards making households more supportable in terms of energy practice and what can be ready to progress the household to exploit the habit of day lighting warranting the illumination levels remain suitable for the household. So here a simulation was been done using Sketchup, Openstudio and Energy plus softwares to design and develop the house by considering the above and the results are been discussed
Detection, Localization of Text in Images by Mser and Enhanced Swt
Authors:   pursued M.SC.,M.Phil., in computer science from Bharathiar university, Coimbatore., Shiyamala Mrs. S. , Suganya S. ,   Associate professor, Department of computer science, Rathnavel Subramaniam College of arts and science, Sulur,Coimbatore.
Published: August 2019

The number digital images and digital videos has raised highly. The text shows in the images is major thing for fully understanding the images. So it is very signifigant to recognize the text. First step of text recognization system is known as text detection. But detecting text from images is very challenging and it is receiving high amount of concentration. Text detection is improved by pre-procssing techniques like noise removal, contrast changes and etc. Recently MSER (Maximally Stable Edge Region) and SWT (Stroke Width Transformation) methods are used seperately or combined with each other for detecting and localizing text. This paper analyzes and compares technical challenges and performance of above methods and take in new and fast method for text detection and localization. The proposed method comprises an enhanced technique based on SWT which combined with MSER. The proposed method detect wording which is located in differnt directions, different angle and combined letters. Performance of exisisting and proposed methods on road signal images depicted in experimental results.
Mechanical and Wear Characterization of Nano Based Calotropis Gigantea Fiber Reinforced Polyester Composites
Authors:   Department of Mechanical Engineering, V R Siddhartha Engg. College, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India., Babu G Dilli , Sumanth K. Bintu ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, V R Siddhartha Engg. College, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India., Kumar S.Satish ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, V R Siddhartha Engg. College, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Published: August 2019

The growing interest on development of biodegradable materials led to growing concern about bio-based composite materials among the bio fibers applications one of the lightweight materials. Very minor research work is available in the mechanical characterization of CGF composites. In this paper the mechanical properties like tensile strength, flexural strength, impact strength and hardness of the CGF reinforced polymer composites were investigated. Also the impact of naturally modified montmorillonite (MMT).Nano clay on mechanical properties of the CGF composites was studied. The maximum volume fraction of the Specimens is 35%. The results demonstrate that the properties of nano-based CGF composites are better than the non-nano based composites. Tri-biological behavior of the CGF composites also studies and observed that nano CGF composites are having good wear characterization
USE OF CBNAAT X-PERT MTB FOR RAPID DIAGNOSIS OF TUBERCULOUS LYMPHADENITIS FROM FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATION CYTOLOGY SPECIMENS AT A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
Authors: J.A Khiste , N. M Deshpande , G.A Pandit , S.S Londhe
Published: August 2019

Background: Diagnosis of extrapulmonary tuberculosis is difficult. Tuberculous lymphadenitis is one of the most common extrapulmonary
manifestation of tuberculosis.1 Cervical group of lymph nodes are commonly involved.2 Fine needle aspiration cytology can be used easily, safely
for specimen collection of these cases. The cytology samples can be used for CBNAAT X-pert assay for rapid diagnosis of tuberculous
lymphadenitis along with fluoroscence microscopy. The aim of the present study was to evaluate proportion of tuberculous lymphadenitis from
FNAC specimens of all lymphadenopathy cases, to study diagnostic utility of CBNAAT X-pert MTB for diagnosis of tuberculous
lymphadenopathy in patients with lymphadenitis and to correlate cytological findings with CBNAATand fluorescence microscopy results.
Methods:The present study was included 45 cases of lymphadenopathy. Detailed history and physical examination was done followed by FNAC .
Multiple smears were prepared from each aspirate for routine cytological examination and for evaluation by fluroscence microscopy. The cytology
findings were correlated with CBNAATand fluoroscence microscopy results.
Results:In the present study female preponderence was noted. Maximum number of cases were in 3rd decade. Tuberculous lymphadenitis was the
most common cytological diagnosis found in 51.1 % cases, of which 33.3% were positive on CBNAAT and 20% cases were positive by
fluorescence microscopy.
Conclusion: The most common cause of cervical lymphadenopathy is tuberculosis. The present study supports combined use of FNAC and
CBNAATfor early diagnosis of tuberculosis.
AN INSTALLATION OF APHERESIS KIT PRIMING PROCEDURE HAD MET WITH AN ACCIDENT AND MANAGED PROPERLY.
Authors: Singh Neha
Published: August 2019

I would like to illustrate the observational case report of therapeutic plasma phresis kit installation and priming of kit had met a fall out as
consequence of leaked of normal saline. We would like to get notified, regarding an event of priming of therapeutic kits their consequence and best
management .This incidence was only managed because of keen observation and following of equipment manual instruction. This information has
nowhere documented in any trouble shoot management procedure
SUPRASCAPULAR NOTCH AND ITS ANATOMICAL VARIANTS
Authors: Khurshid Nowsheeba , Kaur Manmeet
Published: August 2019

Introduction: The suprascapular notch is situated medial to the root of coracoid and covered by a variable transverse scapular ligament to form a
suprascapular foramen, Various shapes of suprascapular notch are observed.
Material and Method: The material for the present study comprised of 30 adult scapulae of unknown sex, obtained from the Department of
Anatomy, Skims Medical College, Srinagar. Various shapes of suprascapular notch are observed.
Result: Suprascapular notches of following shapes were observed: U, V, J. Some scapulae without notches and foramen were also seen.
Conclusion: shape of suprascapular notch is important to understand suprascapular nerve entrapment which causes the supraspinatus and
infraspinatus muscles to waste.
Evaluation of nasopalatine canal using cone beam computed tomography - A retrospective study
Authors: Gopal K Saraswathi , Kapoor Priyam
Published: August 2019

Background: Implantology is a very significant branch of dentistry that deals with the rehabilitation of edentulous patients. Thus, knowledge of
anatomical variations of related neurovascular structures such as the nasopalatine canal is essential.
Aim:The aim of study was to determine the form, length, and diameter of the nasopalatine canal using CBCT.
Materials and Methods: In this retrospective study, images were archived from CBCT unit and visualized using Romexis software. The
nasopalatine canals of 50 patients between the age range of 18-59years were analyzed. The shape of the nasopalatine canal, length of the
nasopalatine canal and the diameter of incisive foramen were assessed in sagittal and coronal section. The width of labial and palatal alveolar bone
around the canal and inclination of the nasopalatine canal to hard palate were evaluated. Statistics: (1) if there is any relation between the gender and
the assessed parameters (2) if there is any relation between edentulous and partially edentulous patients with the assessed parameters.
Results: The most common shape of the nasopalatine canal was cylindrical. The average length of the nasopalatine canal was 12.14±2.41 mm and
the average diameter of incisive foramen 3.45±0.84 mm anteroposteriorly and 3.77±0.94mm mediolaterally. The average inclination of the
nasopalatine canal to hard palate was 119.93±9.73°
Conclusion: This study highlights the variations seen in the nasopalatine canal. The close vicinity of nasopalatine canal and implant can lead to
sensory disturbances and damage of the tissues. Thus, a thorough knowledge before the surgical - implant procedure using cone beam computed
tomography seems beneficial.
NERVE CONDUCTION STUDY IN DIFFERENT CLINICAL GRADES OF DIABETIC FOOT
Authors: Nerlekar Hemchandra. V. , gouda Shekhar
Published: August 2019

Background:Diabetic neuropathy is one of the commonest late complications of diabetes. Diabetic neuropathy can be either peripheral or
autonomic. Nerve conduction study (NCS) is the recording and measurement of the compound nerve and muscle action potentials elicited in
response to an electrical stimulus. Currently, the principal uses of NCV (Nerve Conduction velocity) study are to evaluate paresthesias (numbness,
tingling, burning) and /or weakness of arms or legs.
Methods: All patients diagnosed as diabetic foot were sent for Nerve Conduction Study after obtaining their written informed consent. Three
nerves were studied; two motor nerves, Common peroneal and Tibial nerves, and one purely sensory nerve, Sural nerve.
Results: Mixed type neuropathy with bilateral lower limb involvement was the most common type encountered.
Interpretation and Conclusion: Mixed type of neuropathy was the most common in my study with respect to sensory and motor types of
neuropathy; and also axonal and demyelinating types of neuropathy.
Number of patients with bilateral neuropathy detected by NCV study in my study is more than that detected clinically and the difference is
significant by applying the test of significance. Hence, NCV is a better study to detect nerve conduction abnormalities than clinical examination in
diabetic foot.
A UNUSAL PRESENTATION OF BARTTER SYNDROME
Authors: Prakash M Nitharsha , Anand N Nag
Published: August 2019

Bartter Syndrome is a rare congenital disease that manifests as hypokalemia, hyponatremia and hypotension. The disease occurs due to defective
genes that are responsible for the reabsorption of certain electrolytes in the renal tubules. Hence it results in salt-wasting dyselectrolytemia. By its
inheritable nature, the usual presentation of the disease is in the infants and children. But this case report presents an adult with symptoms of Bartter
Syndrome which was discovered by chance while the patient was being treated for Acute gastroenteritis. Adult onset of Bartter Syndrome is
incredibly rare and has been reported only in few other cases.
Cytomorphological study of lymphadenopathy on fine needle aspiration cytology in a tertiary care hospital of western Maharashtra
Authors: Gogate Bageshri Parikshit , Gosavi Shital Subhash
Published: August 2019

Introduction: Lymph nodes are the most widely distributed and easily accessible component of lymphoid tissue. A large spectrum of diseases
including reactive processes,infections, lymphomas and metastatic tumors can cause lymphdeopathy. FNAC is used as a triage to distinguish
between cases of lymphadenopathy with high or low level of level suspicion of significant disease and thus an immediate decision can be made
wheather to simply observe the node,to recommend a course of antibiotics,or to refer the patient to a specialist for further investigation.
Objective: The present study has been undertaken to study the different cytomorphological patterns associated with various lymphadenopathies
and the role of FNAC in detecting lymph node lesions.
Materials and Methods: A retrospective study of 117 cases of lymphadenopathy was carried out in the department of pathology. FNAC smears
were carefully studied and categorized into non neoplastic and neoplastic lesions.
Result: Our of 117 cases,98 cases(83.76%)were non-neoplastic and 12 cases(10.25%) were neoplastic. 7(5.98%) were inconclusive for
opinion.Out of the non neoplastic lesions, reactive lymphadenitis was the most common diagnosis(56/98,57.14%).Among the neoplastic lesions,
metastatis was the most common diagnosis (9/12,75%).
Sensitivity, specificity and diagnostic accuracy was 83.33%,100% and 83.33% respectively.
Conclusion: Fine needle aspiration cytology plays a important role in the diagnosis and management of the various lymphadenopathies.
A cross sectional study of socio demographic profile and psychiatric co morbidity in patients of alcohol dependence syndrome
Authors: Prashanth Challuri , Grace B. Sowmya
Published: August 2019

Background :Alcohol is a ordinary commodity, used since time immemorial. Psychiatric co morbidities have a high prevalence among patients of
alcohol dependence and often pose challenges in their diagnosis and treatment and are found to be a major contributor to relapses. They raise a
challenging question of how to provide the best integrated treatment to address both.
Aim : To study the socio demographic profile and psychiatric co morbidity in patients of alcohol dependence syndrome.
Objectives:
1. To study the socio demographic profile of alcohol dependence patients
2. To determine the prevalence and type of psychiatric co-morbidity in alcohol dependent patients.
Methodology : A consecutive sample of 100 Alcohol Dependence Syndrome patients attending outpatient were selected. A questionnaire was
administered to collect sample and alcohol dependence characteristics. psychiatric co-morbidity evaluation was done using Mini International
Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI Plus) and the diagnosis was confirmed by using ICD-10.
Results : Majority of the subjects were young adults with a mean age of 42 years, were illiterates, married, employed, belonged to rural background
and from lower socio-economic status. psychiatric co-morbidities were present in 33% of population. More of affective spectrum (18%) as
compared with lesser numbers of patients in the anxiety (11%) or psychotic spectrum (4%). psychiatric co-morbidity is significantly greater in
those who are unemployed.
Conclusions: The psychiatric co-morbidity was present in 33% of the population studied. More of affective spectrum, followed by anxiety
spectrum and less number of them in psychotic spectrum. All psychiatric co-morbidities may need to be identified for patients diagnosed as alcohol
dependence who present with longer duration of drinking and unemployed for effective and comprehensive management.
Proximal femur locking compression plate in Subtrochanteric Fractures : a prospective analysis
Authors: M.S Kailasnath , Subramanian K. , Pugazhendhi G.
Published: August 2019

Introduction:Sub-trochanteric femoral fractures are injuries that mostly affect the elderly population.Ithasa bimodal distribution. In young and
healthy individuals, the injury results from high energy trauma, where as in the elder age group, most of the fractures are in osteoporotic bone
resulting from a trivial fall. The aim of the surgery is to achieve initial stability and early mobilization of the patients and to avoid complications.
The aim of our study is to analyze the outcomes of proximal femoral locking compression plate (PF-LCP) in these fractures.
Materials and Methods:We prospectively analyzed30sub-trochantericfemoral fractures treated with PF-LCP from January 2015 to December
2018. There were 20 females (66.6%) and 10 males (33.4%) with an average age of 61.2 years (range, 36 to 75 years). The sub-trochanteric
fractures are classified by Seinshemier's classification. The functional outcome was evaluated by Harris Hip Score and the Parker Palmer Mobility
Score at 12 months follow-up.
Results:Among 30 patients, 27 patients (90%) obtained fracture union without further intervention; 3 patients required additional bone grafting at
the end of 3 months. There were no cases of hip screw cutting the femoral head. There was no post-operative mortality in our study. The average
Harris Hip Score was 87 (80-93). The assessment by Parker and Palmar Mobility Score was 7.8(range 5-9).
Conclusions:The PF-LCP is a good stable alternative in the treatment of sub-trochanteric femoral fractures. It providesgood to excellent bone
healing with limited complications.
Role of Vitamin D and Risk of prostate cancer
Authors: Dudhane Milind N , Pareek Umesh
Published: August 2019

Background: Vitamin D is a secosteroid hormone and well-known for its classical actions in the maintenance of calcium uptake and bone
metabolism. Recently, numerous in vitro experiments demonstrated that 1,25-(OH)2D3, the active form of vitamin D, inhibited the growth and
differentiation of human prostate cancer cells.
Aim:To estimate vitamin D level in prostate cancer patients along with increasing risk.
Material & Methods : 100 samples along with control were analysed by cobas e-411 for Vitamin D and PSA.
Results: we have found Higher risk of prostate cancer who having low vitamin D.
Conclusion:it's time to aware people for supplementation of Vitamin D, so we can prevent for the same
Challenges of Rural Industrialization in Edo State
Authors: Komolafe M. O. , Oladokun T. T. , Iruobe P.O.
Published: August 2019

Rural industrialization has been identified a potent ingredient for sustainable nation building. This is particularly relevant in Nigeria, given its high unemployment rate and prevailing crisis in its oil sector. This study examines industrialization in a Nigerian rural area, Ebelle community of Edo state. It specifically looks into the existing extent of involvement in industrial activities, the viability of the industrial activities, the challenges and the improvements needed. This is with a view to proffering recommendations on viable approach to revitalizing rural industrialization in Nigeria. It sampled 97 industrialists purposively selected in the study area. The data collected was analyzed using frequency counts and mean values. It is revealed from the study that agricultural activities are more predominant in the study area and it is perceived as most viable by the respondents. However, like in most other industrial activities in the area, inadequate capital, use of primitive methods, and low support on industrial activities has inhibited optimum performance in the agricultural sector. Provision of credit facilities, government policies that support consumption of local goods and supply of equipment at subsidized process were adjudged the immediate need to improve on the status quo. The study concluded that ample opportunities abound in rural industrialization in Nigeria, provided that tackling the challenges are given utmost priority.
The Need for the Inclusion of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis in Architectural Design Education in Nigeria
Authors: Ebhomien L. E. , Obarisiagbon O. , Omorogbe H. , Omobude I. F.
Published: August 2019

The inclusion of multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) methodologies as functional design tools in architecture has become a staple feature in architectural studies and research work. The trend while necessitated by challenges presented by the actualities involved in architectural practice, takes for granted the acceptability and knowledgeability of the built environment professional. This study highlights the fact that for MCDM to find general adoption and to provide its benefit in widespread solutions, the architect to whom these methodologies are advanced, should have an introduction to these approaches, formally at the educational level. Therefore, this paper evaluates the need for the inclusion of MCDM in architectural curriculum in Nigerian schools of architecture. The views of practicing professional architects, faculty members and students, were quantitatively and qualitatively analysed in a cross-sectional survey administered via questionnaires. A total of 54 respondents were evaluated, with findings of the study, indicating the novelty of MCDM and a general consensus for its introduction into the architectural curriculum, but varied opinions at what stage it should be introduced: 64% (undergraduate level); 26% (Masters’ level) and 10% (postmasters’ level). Consequently, the study recommended that MCDM be introduced at the undergraduate level, because students would be better situated intellectually to apply, modify and diversify the methodology in architectural problem modelling in the long run.
Time-Lapse Seismic Monitoring of Onshore Reservoirs in Niger Delta, Field ‘K’ as a Case Study
Authors: Ogbamikhumi A. , Tralagba T. , Osagiede E. E.
Published: August 2019

Field ‘K’ is a mature field in the coastal swamp onshore Niger delta, which has been producing since 1960. As a huge producing field with some potential for further sustainable production, field monitoring is therefore important in the identification of areas of unproduced hydrocarbon. This can be achieved by comparing production data with the corresponding changes in acoustic impedance observed in the maps generated from base survey (initial 3D seismic) and monitor seismic survey (4D seismic) across the field. This will enable the 4D seismic data set to be used for mapping reservoir details such as advancing water front and un-swept zones. The availability of good quality onshore time-lapse seismic data for Field ‘K’ acquired in 1987 and 2002 provided the opportunity to evaluate the effect of changes in reservoir fluid saturations on time-lapse amplitudes. Rock physics modelling and fluid substitution studies on well logs were carried out, and acoustic impedance change in the reservoir was estimated to be in the range of 0.25% to about 8%. Changes in reservoir fluid saturations were confirmed with time-lapse amplitudes within the crest area of the reservoir structure where reservoir porosity is 0.25%. In this paper, we demonstrated the use of repeat Seismic to delineate swept zones and areas hit with water override in a producing onshore reservoir.
Journey to Crime Using Dijkstra's Algorithm
Authors: Olusina J. O. , Olaleye J. B.
Published: August 2019

This paper describes some benefits of crime mapping in a Geographic Information Systems (G.I.S.) environment. The underlining principle of Journey to Crime was discussed. Crime Spots and Police Stations in the study area were mapped, Shortest-Path, Closest Facility, Service Area and OD (Origin – Destination) Cost Matrix were determined based on Dijkstra's Algorithm. Results show that the distribution of police stations does not correspond with the spread of crime spots.
Comparison on the Effect of different Light Sources on the Fate of 1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-N-(trichloromethylthio) phthalimide Using LCMS
Authors: Ukpebor J. E. , Ukpebor E. E.
Published: August 2019

The photodegradation of 1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-N-(trichloromethylthio) phthalimide [captan -(CPT)] on apple surfaces by different UV radiation (UV-C -254 nm and full UV spectra – 250 – 750 nm) was investigated. Results obtained demonstrate the UV – light irradiance on apple surfaces has the capability of markedly reducing the concentration of surface sorbed levels of CPT (which is frequently detected on fruit surfaces) through direct and possibly indirect photochemical degradation. The loss of CPT was found to be significant for the experimental conditions described here, with >80% loss of initial concentrations of the test chemical under UV-B & C light within 30 minutes of light exposure. In general, CPT decayed more quickly under the UV A-B compared to UV –C. The rate of degradation (kCPT) was found to be 2.0 x 10-3 and 3.1 x 10-3 min -1 for the Xenon “750 W/m2” and UV-C lamps respectively with corresponding half-lives of 346.5 min and 22.57 min. Photolysis of CPT is usually as a result of the homolytic dissociation of a C-Cl bond.
Sorption of Zinc (II) and Copper (II) Ions from Synthetic Wastewater by Yam (Dioscorea Rotundata) Peel Waste Biosorbent
Authors: Akhigbe L. O. , Omoregie D. O. , Ehiorobo J. O.
Published: August 2019

There is a growing concern about the potential health hazard posed by heavy metals in the environment. The removal of metals from individual wastewater has become of primary importance because contamination of wastewater by heavy metals is a very serious environmental and health problem. Some of the existing methods of wastewater treatment are beyond the abilities of many local industries. Of recent, the use of non-living biomaterials as metal-binding compounds has been gaining advantage because the high levels of contamination do not affect them. Moreover, they require minimum care and maintenance and can be obtained cheaply. In this study acid-activated yam peel waste biosorbent was used for the removal of Zn (II) and Cu (II) ions from synthetic wastewater under batch test conditions. The effects of initial concentration (15-55mg/l) and contact time (20-100min) on removal performance were investigated with maximum removal efficiencies of 38% and 89% obtained for Cu (II) and Zn (II) respectively within 100 min. The Langmuir isotherm model provided a better fit for the equilibrium data obtained. Furthermore, adsorption of both metals was best described by the pseudo second order kinetic model based on the higher correlation coefficients and smaller error values obtained from statistical analysis. The findings of this study indicate the potential of this biosorbent for heavy metal removal applications.
Investigation of the Compressive Strength and Curing Duration of Binary Blend of Groundnut Shell Ash Concrete
Authors: Umasabor R. I. , Okovido J. O.
Published: August 2019

This paper studied the evaluation of the compressive strength of the binary blend of groundnut shell ash concrete and curing period. The purpose of the study was to source for local materials like agricultural waste that could replace some percentages of cement in order to make it more economical in concrete in order to ascertain its usefulness in the construction industry. An experimental (quantitative) method was adopted as the research design in this work. The total concrete specimens of size 100mm x100mm produced in the laboratory were one hundred and twenty (120). The groundnut shells were completely burnt in an electric furnace to obtain the ash and 0%, 5%, 10% and 15% of the ashes were used to replace cement for a designed mix of concrete strength of 20N/mm2 at w/c ratio of 0.6, after varying the w/c ratios from 0.4 to 1.0, according to basic guidelines stated in Department of Environment method. They were cured at 7 days, 28 days, 30 days, 60 days, 90 days, 120 days, 150 days and 200 days. The concrete cubes were taken to the compression machine for compression test. The result shows that compressive strength of the groundnut shell ash concrete increases as the curing period increases and there was decrease in the compressive strength of the pozzolanic concrete as the percentages of groundnut shell ash increases in the concrete. The binary blend of groundnut shell ash at 5% replacement had the maximum compressive strength of 23.3N/mm2 at 200 days while the control concrete compressive strength was 22.0N/mm2. This represents an increment of 1.06% of compressive strength over the control at 200 days.
Populist Multiculturalism in the Andes: Balancing Political Control and Societal Autonomy
Authors: Alberti Carla
Published: August 2019

Radical populists in the Andes have combined a populist program and a multicultural agenda. However, while populism centralizes power in the hands of the leader and emphasizes the unity of the people, multiculturalism grants cultural rights that strengthen societal autonomy, generating
an inherent tension between these two modes of incorporation. How are populist governments able to combine unity and fragmentation as well as centralization and autonomy? This article develops the concept of populist multiculturalism, focusing on the Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS) in
Bolivia, which has supported autonomy rights while simultaneously curtailing their implementation. Specifically, it examines the implementation of indigenous autonomous governments and prior consultation and the relationship between indigenous organizations and the ruling party. The article
also extends this concept to Ecuador and Venezuela.
The Effect of Gender, Locus of Control, Love of Money, and Economic Status on Students’ Ethical Perception
Authors: Khanifah Khanifah , Isgiyarta Jaka , Lestari Indah , Udin Udin
Published: August 2019

This study aims to examine the effect of gender, locus of control, love of money, and economic status on students’ ethical perception. This study uses primary data obtained from the distribution of questionnaires to the students of accounting programs at higher education in Semarang - Indonesia. Purposive sampling is used to select 104 respondents to participate in the study. Data is analyzed using multiple linear regression with applying for IBM SPSS 21 program. The results reveal that gender and internal locus of control have a positive effect on students' ethical perception. Love of money further has a negative effect on students' ethical perception. In contrast to the expectation, economic status has no effect on students' ethical perception.
Validation of a Multiresidue Method for the Analysis of 86 Multiclass Pesticides in Litchi Fruit by Gas Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Authors: Das Sushovan , Kundu Abhishek , Bhattacharyya Arijita , Singha Debasish , Saha Suman , Kumar Mousumi , Roy Sankhajit
Published: August 2019

Background: Although India is an important producer of litchi fruit, there is hardly any validated method available for its pesticide residue analysis. This strongly warrants the need to standardize a simple multiresidue analytical method for efficient analysis of multiclass pesticides with specificity, sensitivity, and accuracy in a single chromatographic run in combination with MS determination. Objective: The aim of this study was to develop and validate a rapid ethyl-acetate-based sample preparation method for a simultaneous determination of 86 pesticides in litchi fruit by using GC–tandem MS. Methods: The method involved ethyl acetate as an extracting solvent and a combined salt system comprising sodium chloride and sodium sulphate for the organic layer separation. To obtain satisfactory recovery percentage of each pesticide studied here, this combination was selected for further validation based on selectivity, sensitivity, linearity, precision, and accuracy values. Results: The correlation coefficient (r2) of studied pesticides ranged between 0.97 and 0.99 at six concentration levels from 5 to 250 ng/mL. Furthermore, the average recovery values were within 70 and 120%, with repeatability relative SD below 20% for all 86 pesticides at the LOQ level and with an appreciable Horwitz ratio distribution that ranged between 0.5 and 2. Conclusions: All data demonstrate that the proposed method is adequately linear, accurate, and repeatable. Therefore, it can be widely used in commercial laboratories for analyzing pesticide residues for both domestic and export purposes. The method is in support of protecting consumer health. Highlights: A large-scale multiresidue method is reported for simultaneous analysis of a wide range of pesticides in litchi. The method complies with the regulatory requirements in terms of sensitivity for maximum residue limit compliance. The performance of the method complied with the SANTE guidelines of analytical QC.
Authentication of Two Bio-Active Fish Oils by Qualitative Lipid Profiling Using Semi-Targeted Approach: An Exploratory Study
Authors: Chatterjee Niladri S , Singh Akanksha , Vishnu K V , Ajeeshkumar K K , Anandan R , Ashok Kumar K , Mathew Suseela
Published: August 2019

Background: Fish oils, which are rich in health-promoting polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), have emerged as promising functional foods in the global health and wellness food market. Their source regarding the fish type, season, and location of harvesting might influence the nutritional value of such bioactive oils and determine their market price. The differences in price among such oils often lead to economically motivated mislabeling and adulteration. Objective: In this study, our objective was to demonstrate how a qualitative targeted shotgun lipid profile workflow using an electrospray ionization–quadrupole-linear ion trap MS (QTrap) could differentiate fish oils originating from two different species. Methods: Five samples each of sardine (Sardinella longiceps) oil and shark (Echinorhinus brucus) liver oil were diluted to a concentration of 80 µg/mL in chloroform–methanol (1 + 2, v/v) with 5 mM ammonium acetate. These samples were directly infused into a QTrap MS. The data were acquired for 23 precursor ion and 4 neutral loss scan experiments in the positive ionization mode and compared. Results: We identified the following major lipid classes: cholesteryl ester, diacyl glycerol, triacylglycerol, monoalkyldiacylglycerol, and phophatydyl choline. The relative peak areas of the identified lipid species, when subjected to supervised multivariate analysis, could effectively distinguish the sardine oil and shark liver oil. Conclusions: The approach will be useful in establishing authenticity of fish oil and to support the regulatory agencies in dispute resolution. It can also be extended to establish authenticity in other agricultural and food commodities. Highlights: This paper reports a proof of concept for authenticating PUFA-rich fish supplements. A shotgun targeted lipidomics profile and chemometrics modeling successfully discriminated sardine oil and shark liver oil.