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Case study on Detecting Rub Issue on Compressor
Authors: Peton Nicolas , Drygin Sergey , Guzman Tagumpay De 
Published: January 2021

This case is a vibration issue on a Recycle Gas Compressor. The Machinery Diagnostics Engineer was requested on site to collect only steady state data using a multichannel data collector. When Unit was running at full load condition, vibration at Compressor suddenly increased and exceeded Alert setpoint. Operation at this condition is unsafe and can result in serious unit damage.
This case study is designed to outline how the high vibration issue was successfully diagnosed based on a very limited set of information - only steady state data collection, the root cause for the high vibration found and correction actions were recommended and applied.
The source of high vibration was considered as rotor unbalance, appeared due to material build up at the rotor. It was the initial issue, lead the Rubbing symptom in the compressor seals and the rotor thermal bow.
A compressor rotor inspection was recommended. Signs of significant rubs were found. The compressor rotor was replaced. Vibration level at Unit Startup was well below OEM setpoints.
Evaluación De Areas Conflictivas En Adultos Con Sintomas De Urticaria Y Rinitis De La Ciudad De Rosario A Partir Del Test De Completamiento De Frases
Authors: Agüero Rut María , Jorge Molinas , Silvia Valongo , Nora Figueroa , Guillermo Mujica , Juán Jairala , Verónica Estrella , Paula Daneri 
Published: January 2021

Introducción: El test de frases incompletas de Sacks y Levy (SSCT) es una prueba diseñada para evaluar áreas significativas de la adaptación del individuo. En estudios previos, se plantearon diferencias en la expresión emocional de sujetos con síntomas alérgicos, por esto se consideró pertinente aplicar esta prueba a los mismos. Objetivo: evaluar la expresión de conflictividad en pacientes con síntomas actuales o alguna vez de urticaria y rinitis alérgica comparándolo con asintomáticos no alérgicos. Diseño metodológico: 30 voluntarios, asistentes a consultorio de dermatología; 10 (19 - 72 años, 5 mujeres) con URTICARIA (U) y 12 (18 – 80 años, 10 mujeres) con RINITIS y 9 (19 -69 años, 6 mujeres) sin alergia (C) fueron invitados a completar un número de frases incompletas según las siguientes instrucciones: “A continuación figuran sesenta frases parcialmente completas. Lea cada una de ellas y complételas escribiendo lo primero que se le ocurra. Trabaje con la mayor rapidez posible…..”. Esta prueba permite obtener material clínico significativo en diferentes áreas, en esta oportunidad se exploró familia, sexo, relaciones interpersonales y actitud frente a las propias capacidades. Se observó mayor conflictividad (χ2 ≤ 0,05) en las relaciones con la madre en R y con el padre y la familia en U. Estos grupos además mostraron dificultad para interpretar una frase relacionada con sus “debilidades”. En las áreas de relaciones sexuales e interpersonales se observaron tendencias que no alcanzaron significación estadística. El SSCT puede reflejar pensamientos y sentimientos conscientes, preconscientes e inconscientes que permitirían ampliar o completar el cuadro de personalidad obtenido por otras técnicas. Estos resultados sugieren dificultad en el autoconocimiento y confirman observaciones previas que sugieren la presencia de dificultades relacionales en pacientes que manifiestan principalmente síntomas en la piel. Los conflictos apuntan al ámbito de las primeras relaciones aportando así a la teoría de la enfermedad como un sistema de autorregulación complejo con múltiples interacciones sujeto-entorno que se instaura desde el nacimiento. Los factores biológicos, sociales y psicológicos no pueden ser disociados ni en la comprensión de la causalidad ni en el abordaje terapéutico de estas patologías a las cuales tradicionalmente la medicina le adjudica etiología hereditaria.
Water management problems related major reservoirs and irrigation systems in Polonnaruwa District, Sri lanka
Authors: Piyadasa Ranjana U K , S.R.Achala.S. Senarathne 
Published: January 2021

Water is a scarce resource in the dry zone of Sri Lanka and it is a major problem faced by the cultivators in the area. Since their cultivations totally depend on irrigation water every possible effort should be put in order to optimize the water usage to achieve increased crop production. Recent reports on water management activities of several irrigation schemes in the Dry Zone indicates, that the water distribution is not meeting the demands of farmers in terms of adequacy, reliability and timelines. Further it was said that there is considerable potential to increase paddy field in this system through improved irrigation water management, especially by efficient irrigation scheduling. The study intends to find out the annual statement of reservoir replenishment and behaviour is monthly analysed about reservoirs condition by Irrigation Department and recorded below data to statements for the water – year ending the month by month in orderly. It includes rainfall on catchment, area irrigated, water area, yield from catchment, issues from sluices, discharge over spills, change in reservoir storage, vapour-seepage loss, reservoir storage, depth at lowest sluice. And also this study identified above conditions and water management problems related ParakramaSamudraya, Giritale, Minneriya and Kaudulla major reservoirs in Polonnaruwa District. The greater part of the irrigated rice area is in the dry zone and the water availability there is less than that in others areas. Additionally, competition from domestic and industrial sectors will also increase. Therefore, water scarcities in the dry zone will have a severe impact on meeting the additional food requirements of the increasing population. In this respect, it is of vital importance to understand the regional scarcities of water and their impact on future food production.
The Assessment of Parents’ Awareness of Children Immunization as per Universal immunization program (UIP)
Authors: Vaidya Harsha Dipak , Badwaik Premkumar P 
Published: January 2021

There are numerous diseases which cause infection in the human beings, it may get cured with medication or without the medication and some of them are become fatal. There are some diseases which get cured completely but leaves behind some damage in human, like polio. This damage not cause physically but also cause mental trauma to children. So, it is better to prevent the disease before manifestation, for that immunization is the best way to prevent and protect from disease by giving medication like a vaccine. Large populations of parents are not aware of the benefits of the immunization. Awareness regarding the vaccination among a small town population is less. The aim by this Survey is parents' awareness of children immunization as per Universal immunization program (UIP). For survey, conducted the cross-sectional observational questionnaire-based community survey in the Yelikeli village of Wardha district, where the assessment of the children immunizations should do up to the age of 5 years. In 94% population of parents are known about the vaccination, which has to be given to their children of age between 1-4 years. Around 82% of parents get information regarding immunization by Anganwadi sevika. The survey concludes that the government immunization coverage reached to the small village. Most effective mode to provide information about the vaccination program was door to door advertisement which reduces the chances of missing doses of vaccination and because of that parent is well aware of the UIP schedule. The vaccine is enough sufficient to avert severe disease.
Effect of Certain Dinacharya Measures and Dietary Practices on Quality of Life of Elderly: A Cross Sectional Survey Study
Authors: Panda Prajna Paramita , Harti Shiva Kumar , Rao Mangalagowri V 
Published: January 2021

Old age is sensitive period of life that needs extra care, so as to manage many of age related disorders that affect the quality of life of an elderly. As per Ayurveda, Ageing is a natural phenomenon. To achieve the goal of maintaining the health, Dinacharya (daily regimen), which includes certain measures like body massage, head and feet massage, incorporation of milk and ghee in diet due to their rejuvenating effect and many more simple and effective modes. Aims: To assess the effect of certain Dinacharya (daily regimen) and dietary practices on quality of life of elderly Methodology: Cross sectional survey of 100 elderly in age group 60-90yrs residing in and around Delhi NCR was conducted. The data was collected with the help of specially designed questionnaire about practices of daily regimens and EQ-5D-5L questionnaire to assess quality of life. Observations and Results: The study shows that 72 % subjects had poor to average score with respect to EQ 5D scale. Regular adoption of daily regimen in the form of exercise (36 % subjects), intake of milk (46 % subjects) Intake of ghee (13 % subjects), proper sleep (85 % subjects) and body massage with oil (39 % subjects) and head massage with oil (39 % subjects) is moderate. Conclusion: Old age being a vulnerable period of life, healthy regimen should be adopted as early as possible to experience less morbidity during old age. Extensive adaptation of daily regimen as mentioned in Ayurveda is needed to reduce the health care burden causes due to geriatric dependency.
Pharmaceutical Standardisation of Devdarvadyarishta w.s.r to the Fermenting Vessel
Authors: Goyal Chinky , Malik Amrit , Kaur Rimpaljeet , Joshi Namrata , Sharma Khemchand 
Published: January 2021

Standard operating procedure for pharmaceutical preparation of Devdarvadyarishta has been developed in the present research work. A pilot scale study having 3 batches was carried out initially to find out the best possible fermenting vessel among glass jar, porcelain jar and stainless steel vessel and also to investigate for any possible hurdle related with fermentation process as honey and not jaggery is used as sweetening agent in this formulation. Three samples of Devdarvadyarishta as per conventional method were prepared in accordance with Bhaishjya Ratnavali and process for standard of Devdarvadyarishta was set in as a Quality specification for the same. Porcelain jar was found to be the best as per the results of pilot study as evident by alcohol content of 5.73%, 6.25% and 6.10% respectively in glass jar, porcelain jar and stainless steel vessel, the reaction being completed in between 38-47 days. Approximate duration of Kwatha formation in all the batches was 9 hours with peak temperature during boiling being maintained at 920C. In all the three batches, fermentation started on 7th day, 7th day and 9th day, total duration of fermentation was 72 days, 70 days and 75 days, with % loss of 15.78%, 17.76% and 19.07% respectively. Mean % loss observed during preparation was 17.53%.
Determining the Effect of Ashwagandha Plant Powder on Men with Semen Disorders
Authors: Rashidi Mehdi , Emtiazy Majid , Khodadoost Mahmood , Fallahzadeh Hossien , Mirjalili Ali Mohammad 
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Infertility, which is defined as the inability to conceive after one year of intercourse without the use of contraceptive methods, affects 15% of couples. 30-40% of the causes of male infertility are related to sperm disorders. The most common cause of infertility in men is their inability to produce enough healthy, active and active sperm, so the aim of this study was to determine the effect of ashwagandha powder on men with semen disorders. Materials and Methods: This study is a double-blind, clinical, randomized trial. Subjects were entered the study after obtaining informed consent and having inclusion and exclusion criteria. All subjects were clinically examined by a urologist. Blood and urine tests were also performed to ensure the health status of the individuals. Subjects did not take any PDE-V inhibitors or glucocorticoids, chemical, herbal and hormonal drugs for infertility treatment in the 4 weeks before the start of the study and until the end of the study. Finally, demographic information was obtained from all individuals and statistical calculations were performed using the statistical software SPSS. Results: In general, our results showed that the consumption of ashwagandha powder in the first experimental group was 41.3 ± 16.66% in the pre-test stage, 46.53±13.42% in the post-test stage and 45.5%±11.99% in the follow-up stage. These values were 41.23 ±19.85% in the placebo group of the pre-test stage, 41.0%±19.15 in the post-test stage and 40.37±19.41 % in the follow-up stage. This indicates that ashwagandha increased semen performance scores and sperm motility in different stages of the test compared to the second experimental group. Conclusion: The use of medicinal plants with male fertility enhancement properties can be used as a substitute or supplement for chemical drugs that affect male fertility. On the other hand, it is recommended that chemical drugs with fertility-reducing properties be less used or not used in men with infertility disorders.
Estimation of gestational age using foetal kidney length during second and third trimester in south Indian population
Authors: Ramachandran Kalpana , Gnaneshwar Arunthathy , Kumar Robert Dinesh , CR Parvathavarthine , V Sri Santhana Krishnan 
Published: January 2021

Introduction and Aim: Gestational age assessment in women with indeterminate last menstrual period has always remained an enigma. Though multiple parameters have been found useful in providing an indirect age assessment, various studies have now shown that the ultrasonographic measurement of foetal kidney length during the second and third trimester of pregnancy is a viable alternative in foetal age assessment.
Methods: This prospective study was conducted among the antenatal women with singleton uncomplicated pregnancy during 18 to 40 weeks of gestation attending the outpatient department for routine ultrasound foetal biometry in a tertiary care referral institution in South India, during January 2019 to June 2019. A total of hundred and thirty-five antenatal mothers were included in this study. Data entry was done in Microsoft Excel and data analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).
Results: There was a strong positive correlation between GA and MKL. Regression model (Model 1) for Mean kidney length showed significant correlation and regression models (Model 2) for MKL and routine foetal biometric parameters like biparietal diameter, femur length and abdominal circumference were found to be significantly correlated.
Conclusion: Mean foetal kidney length can alone predict gestational age and by combining it with the other biometric indices to give a better estimation of gestational age.
Salivary biomarkers for diagnosing renal functions in patients with type 2 diabetes: A correlative study
Authors: Saritha Harish , Shantaram Manjula 
Published: January 2021

Introduction and Aim: One of the major complications of the diabetes is End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Thus, it is of utmost importance to conduct research on the diagnosis and management of diabetes mellitus (DM), as it is considered as a major public health issue. Both blood and urine samples are generally used in the diagnosis of DM. Though blood offers more advantages as a diagnostic tool in DM, there is a scope for the development of a non-invasive method for the regular monitoring of glucose and renal function test, since venipuncture induces psychological stress in the patients. The aim of the current study was to correlate blood and salivary renal biomarkers.
Materials and Methods: We classified the study subjects into three groups, healthy (Group 1), Type 2 diabetic (T2D) patients without nephropathy (Group 2) and T2D patients with nephropathy (Group 3). We carried out estimation of various parameters such as glucose and renal function tests in both blood and saliva of all the three groups.
Results: This study confirmed that many of the parameters studied in both blood and saliva showed good positive correlation. The changes in serum parameters are in agreement with that of the salivary parameters in healthy, T2D without nephropathy and T2D with nephropathy groups.
Conclusion: This study corroborated that the saliva can be a very potential indicative means to diagnose and manage diabetes and its complications. Therefore, saliva can be effectively used as a sample for measuring and controlling diabetes in near future.
Effect of Solanum lycopersicum leaf extracts against larvicidal activity of Aedes aegypti L.
Authors: B. R. Nityasree , R. K. Chalannavar , S. K. Ghosh , M. S. Divakar , K. Sowmyashree 
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Aedes mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting various life-threatening diseases all over the world and created a burden to society. Control of mosquito vectors is the key challenge to avoid disease transmission. In this regard, the present work is focused to utilize the agronomical waste of Solanum lycopersicum leaf extracts and to evaluate the larvicidal activity against Aedes aegypti.
Methods: The qualitative and quantitative screening of S. lycopersicum leaf extracts were carried out. The larvicidal activity of different concentrations were assessed against 3rd instar Ae. aegypti and to determine the morphological effects. The chemical constituents were analysed by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectroscopy (GC-MS).
Results: The preliminary phytochemical screening of S. lycopersicum leaf extracts revealed the presence of alkaloids, saponins, phenols and flavonoids. The methanol extract exhibited strong larvicidal activity at 48h treatment with an LC50 value of 20.323mg/ml. The morphological changes revealed that abnormal movement and coiling of treated larvae at 24h. Furthermore, severe damage was noticed in the digestive and respiratory tract of Ae. aegypti larvae at 48h, later on complete mortality was observed. The GC-MS analysis of methanol extract showed chemical constituents such as phytol acetate (42.66%), neophytadiene (29.38%) and other minor compounds.
Conclusion: Based on the results, it can be concluded that methanolic leaf extract of S. lycopersicum could be an alternative source to control mosquito vectors and further investigation is strongly suggested in order to utilise this source in many disease-endemic areas.
Clinicopathological profile of invasive ductal breast carcinoma in a government tertiary care center in eastern India
Authors: Pal Mrityunjay , Ray Saugata , Rani Priyanka , Prakash Gautam , Gupta Raju 
Published: January 2021

Introduction and Aim: There is an increasing incidence of breast cancer (BC) in our country. The study aimed to find out the demographic profile, clinical presentation, and management in patients treated for invasive ductal breast carcinoma (IDC) in a rural government teaching hospital and to study the association of sociodemographic factors with BC stage.
Materials and Methods: The study retrospectively analyzed 100 IDC females treated at Midnapore medical college, West Bengal, India from January 2017 to December 2019. The study included female patients of all ages diagnosed with IDC who had undergone surgery. Male BC, bilateral BC, other pathological types of BC were excluded.
Results: The mean age was 56.54±12.99 years. Sixty-seven cases were postmenopausal. Eighty-one cases were from rural areas. Seventy-three cases had education up to middle school. Eighty-six cases had a lower socioeconomic status. Ninety-eight cases had unilateral breast lump and only 2% had a nonpalpable breast lump. The left breast was more commonly involved. The mean tumour size was 4.33 cm. Ninety-eight cases underwent a modified radical mastectomy. Stage III was the most commonly observed BC and seen in 40 cases followed by stage II in 36 cases. Sixty-one cases had advanced BC. Liver metastasis was seen in 21cases. Sixty-nine cases had axillary node(ALN) positivity. Sixty-eight cases had lymphovascular emboli (LVE). High-grade tumour was seen in 77%. High-grade tumour was more common in young women. Seventy three cases of tumours were estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) while 66% progesterone receptor-positive (PR+). Eighteen cases were human epidermal growth factor 2 receptor-positive.
Conclusion: High incidence of advanced BC is found in rural areas due to a lack of awareness and health infrastructure.
Drug utilization pattern of antidiabetic drugs among indoor diabetic patients in a tertiary care teaching hospital, Jorhat
Authors: Sahu Gautam , Gohain Swapnanil , Brahma Angelene 
Published: January 2021

Introduction and Aim: Diabetes is an opportunistic killer. Approximately 77 million people in India suffer from diabetes. A person develops diabetes due to genetic predisposition, family history, obesity, lack of physical activity, diet low in fruits and vegetables. Modification of life style and pharmacotherapy of diabetes are often indicated to control diabetes and emergence of complications. Therefore, the present study was undertaken to evaluate the prescription pattern of antidiabetic drugs among indoor patient with adherence to WHO core prescribing indicator.
Materials and Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted for a period of six months and 140 case sheets of indoor diabetic patients admitted in Medicine department were collected from MRD office after prior approval from IEC. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics.
Results: The study showed male preponderance of 75.71% in comparison to female 24.29%. The pattern of antidiabetic prescribed showed highest prescription rate of various preparations of insulin (68.57%) with regular insulin most commonly prescribed preparation (64.58%). Among oral antidiabetic drugs metformin (42.86%) was most commonly used. The percentage of drug prescribed in generic name was 36.36% and the percentage of drugs prescribed from National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) was found to be 69.7%.
Conclusion: The study provided substantial information about the prescribing practices of physicians and also paved a way to formulate prescribing policies at our institution.
Probable antioxidant therapy of Saffron Crocin in patients with multiple sclerosis: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Ami Ahmadi Sara , Kazemi Azin , Sabahi Mohammadmahdi , Razipour Shahab , Salehipour Arash , Ghiasian Masoud , Ghasemi Hadi , Ranjbar Akram 
Published: January 2021

Introduction and Aim: Multiple Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex neurological condition might emerge as a result ofcomplex combination of genetic risk factors with environmental triggers, including oxidative stress. in this study we aimed to evaluate the effects of oral Crocin on oxidative stress in patients with MS.
Materials and Methods: Adjunct to standard treatment, the Crocin group (20 patients) received 30-mg/day (15 mg twice daily) dose of Crocin and placebo group (20 patients) received for 4 weeks. Saliva and urine samples were collected to determine the levels of total antioxidant capacity (TAC), catalase activity (CAT), total thiol groups (TTG), lipid peroxidation (LPO), were measured at baseline and the end of the study.

Results: At baseline, there were no significant differences of LPO, TAC, CAT, and TTG of urine between the control and case groups. However, a significant difference was found after 4 weeks of Crocin-therapy in TTG,TAC and LPO (p<0.05) except in CAT activity (P>0.05). We found no deffrence in urinary TTG level and CAT activity in control group at the end of intervention (P>0.05), while TAC and LPO level were significantly different at the end of the study as compared with the beginning (P<0.05). Althugh, we found no significant difference in saliva LPO, TTG and TAC levels and the activity of CAT in case and control groups at first (p>0.05), Crocin administration have resulted in a significant increase in saliva TTG and TAC levels as well as CAT activity and markedly decrease in LPO level (p<0.05).
Conclusion: According to the results of this study, Crocin can significantly reduce the several oxidative stress factors in MS patients and may contributes to attenuates the oxidative damages.