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Sustained Release of Nanoformulation of Diethyl Carbamazine (Dec) for Filariasis â€“ a Review
Authors: Yuvaraj D , Jai Preethi P , Saravanan A , H. Smila K 
Published: April 2019

Lymphatic filariasis (LF), is a mosquito vector-borne disease and a major public health problem in the tropical countries. The annual mass drug administration (MDA) in India was studied in 1996-97. It was introduced with single dose of Diethylcarbamazine and was investigated Â as a pilot project covering 41millon population. The study was extended to 77million population by 2002. The MDA is one of the strategies to eliminate LF in India. Liposomes, polymeric and solid lipid nanoparticles are the most promising nanopharmaceuticals which are easy to formulate, cheaper and can bring prolific consequences for filariasis management.Â Â
A Study on Adsorption Capacity of Activated Carbons through Analysis of Variance (Anova)
Authors: Govindasami S , Sivakumar D , B Sakthivel P 
Published: April 2019

Recycling and reusing the waste is one of the agenda of sustainable development. Hence this investigation was carried out on utilizing the industrial sludge as activated carbon. The sludge was collected from treatment unit of sugar mill industry, paper mill industry and tannery industry and activated carbon was prepared and named as sugar mill sludge activated carbon (SSAC), paper mill sludge activated carbon (PSAC) and tannery industry sludge activated carbon (TSAC). Batch studies were performed between dye solution and activated carbon to determine adsorption capacity of adsorbent and optimum contact time for the contact process. The optimum contact time and optimum dosage was found to be 120 min and 3.0 g respectively. The maximum adsorption capacity of SSAC, PSAC & TSAC on the concentrations of 10 mg/l of reactive dye solution for the dosage of 3.0 g was 100 %, 92.88 % and 88.54 %. The experimental data and analysis was checked by ANOVA table analysis to justify mathematically. As per ANOVA table the mean performance of SSAC is higher and TSAC is lower. So, finally it is concluded that the experimental results are justified by the ANOVA table analysis on the adsorption capacity of activated carbons.Â Â Â
Analysis and Modeling of Generic Mac Protocols in Wireless Sensor Network
Authors: R Sheelavantar Praneeta , A Joshi Shreedhar , A Bidkar Gopal 
Published: April 2019

Nowadays Wireless Sensor Networks are used everywhere, which plays an important role in recording the physical conditions of the environment and organizing the data collected at a central location. WSN has many applications in fields such as military, home automation, industries, commercial, battle field, food safety etc. This paper presents the analysis of Generic MAC Protocols with different routing protocols using Qualnet 7.4 simulator. The simulation result shows that comparing with other MAC protocols SLOT CSMA/CA gives better performance. Total unicast message sent, received, average end-to-end delay, average jitter, average throughput, energy consumed, packets received and lost are analysed for each routing protocol.Â Â
Study on Hybrid Fuzzy Controller Design by Model Reduction Method
Authors: Ho Cho Joon , . . 
Published: April 2019

Background/Objectives: In this paper, we proposed an improved model shrinking method and a hybrid-smith prediction fuzzy control design using a reduced model.Methods/Statistical analysis: The method of model reduction is based on Nyquist curve of frequency response, and the reduced model is obtained by considering the response of the transient state and the response of the steady state to the method. The proposed hybrid-smith prediction fuzzy controller tuning method was able to obtain the parameter value by utilizing a reduced model and using a genetic algorithm.Findings: The optimum PID controller design method using the reduced model applied a reduced model and a Smith prediction structure that compensates for the delay time in order to improve the control performance, and as a result, in order to minimize the performance index ITAE value I was able to design a controller. Here, the value of the control parameter was used by combining a method of directly obtaining the reduced model and a method of using the genetic algorithm by numerical analysis. In conclusion, the design method of the hybrid-smith Fuzzy control is a method of controlling by combining the PID controller, the Smith prediction compensating the delay time and the fuzzy controller in parallel, the value of the PID control parameter is optimized using the reduced model The value of the PID parameter was determined. The conversion coefficients (GE, GD, GH, GC) of Fuzzy control were obtained by applying genetic algorithm.Improvements/Applications: In the proposed method, it is possible to obtain directly the value of the parameter of the optimum PID controller and the value of the Smith prediction by using the reduced model, and the part of the Fuzzy conversion coefficient can be obtained by using the genetic algorithm , The ITAE performance index improved more than the conventional method.Â Â
Analysis of Heavy Metals in Pigments Used in Makeup Tattoo
Authors: Seong Lee Hui , Seung Choi Jung , Jin Baek Dae , Ra Jeong Mi 
Published: April 2019

Background/Objectives: This study aims to provide basic material to establish safety sign standard and control standard of cosmetic tattoo pigment by analyzing heavy metal component of pigment used in cosmetic tattoo.Methods/Statistical analysis: The experiment analyzed heavy metal such as antimony(Sb), cobalt(Co), copper(Cu), lead(Pb), zinc(Zn), barium(Ba), tin(Sn) included in regulated item by applying safety standard of prohibition of use or content restriction of hazardous material since September 26, 2015 in accordance with â€œAct on Registration, Evaluation, Etc. of Chemicalâ€ simplemented by the Environment department on June 26, 2015.Findings: As a result of examining the contents of heavy metals in dyes and pigments used in cosmetic tattoo products, it was found that the total of 5products exceeded the reference value and found to be unsuitable for safety standards.Improvements/Applications: it requires marking of detailed compound ingredient and guidelines. There is a need for micro content analysis using precise measuring tool in the future.Â Â
Direct Product of Finite Interval-Valued Intuitionistic Fuzzy Ideals in BF-Algebra
Authors: Ramesh D , Satyanarayana B , Srimannarayana N 
Published: April 2019

The present paper gives direct product of finite interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy ideals. Â Furthermore, we add more useful results and also prove that, let be interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy ideal of BF-algebra X. If Â and for any, then Â is an interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy H-ideal of BF-algebra X.Â
Effect of Bio-CNG Flow Rate on Modified Diesel Engine Run with Dual Fuel
Authors: Channappagoudra Manjunath , Ramesh K , G Manavendra 
Published: April 2019

In the first phase of investigation standard engine (SE) parameters are modified and optimized as Injector opening pressure (IOP) of 230 bar, Injection timing (IT) of 26.deg.bTDC, Compression ratio (CR) of 18, Nozzle hole (NH) of 5 hole and Piston bowl geometry (PBG) of Re-entrant toroidal piston bowl geometry (RTPBG)) when engine is operated with B20 (20% dairy scum biodiesel+80% diesel) fuel blend sole. The modified engine with these optimized parameters has shown improved brake thermal efficiency (BTE) when compared to standard engine operated with B20 (B20-SE), which could be attributed to improved fuel atomization, reduction of fuel droplet size, increased cylinder temperature, enhanced swirl and squish in the modified engine. In second phase of investigation, dual fuel (B20+Bio-CNG) experiments are conducted on modified engine to examine the effect Bio-CNG (enriched biogas/methane) flow rates such as 0.12, 0.24, 0.36, 0.48, 0.60 and 0.72 kg/hr on modified engine performance, exhaust emission and combustion characteristics. Then dual fuel experimental results are compared with neat diesel and B20 fuel operations. The dual fueled engine with all Bio-CNG flow rates has resulted lower performance and combustion characteristics with increased emissions (HC and CO) when compared to single fuel (B20) operated engine. From dual operation, it concludes that 0.48 kg/hr Bio-CNG flow rate has experienced the smooth running and improved performance, emission and combustion characteristics among all other Bio-CNG flow rates, hence 0.48 kg/hr Bio-CNG flow rate is optimized.Â Â
Neutrosophic Fuzzy Soft Game
Authors: Selvakumari K , Lavanya S 
Published: April 2019

The Soft set theory, originally proposed by Molodtsov, can be used as a general mathematical tool for dealing with uncertainity.This paper is devoted to the discussions of Neutrosophic fuzzy soft set. A new game modelis proposed and called Neutrosophicfuzzy soft game since it is based on Neutrosophic fuzzy soft set theory. We concentrate on discussing a class of two person zero-sum games with Neutrosophic fuzzy soft payoffs.The proposed scheme is illustrated by an example regarding the pure strategy problem.Â Â
Generalized Statistical Modeling Maternal Infant HIV Transmission with Constant Hazard Rate
Authors: S. Shende S. , M. Kale M. , Gupte N. 
Published: April 2019

Knowledge of the timing of perinatal transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) would be valuable for the determination and evaluation of preventive treatments. Effective strategies are urgently needed to reduce mother to infant perinatal HIV transmission. Various ongoing or planned trials and studies concentrate on mode of infant feeding or antiretroviral therapy to the infant over the breastfeeding period. It is essential to determine the risk of perinatal HIV transmission. Further it is also essential to observe when the perinatal transmission takes place in infant. The main idea of modeling is to estimate the probabilities of positive polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The transmission of HIV from a HIV-positive mother to her child during pregnancy, labour, delivery or breastfeeding is called perinatal transmission. It results from fetal exposure to the maternal fluids or infected maternal secretions. The present article proposes the generalized statistical models that simultaneously estimate the risks of perinatal transmission together with the sensitivity of the screening tests for HIV infection. The article aims at brief overview of exponential and geometric distribution as lag time distributions. The methods are illustrated with the data from a randomized control study, conducted in South Africa.
Effects of Different Hand Widths on Plyometric Push-up Performance
Authors: Nichols Isaac A. , Szivak Tunde K. 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
Nichols, IA and Szivak, TK. Effects of different hand widths on plyometric push-up performance. J Strength Cond Res 35(2S): S80–S83, 2021—The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of hand width placement during the performance of plyometric push-ups. Ten male subjects (age: 24.14 ± 2.79 years, height: 178.14 ± 5.21 cm, and body mass: 91.55 ± 6.04 kg) performed 2 plyometric push-ups at 120, 150, and 170% of the subject's biacromial width (6 total push-ups) in a randomized order. Height (H), peak force (pF), peak power (pP), and rate of power development data were collected using a force plate. One-way repeated-measures analysis of variance showed no significant differences in performance measures across all hand widths. A secondary analysis using a mixed-effects linear regression model was performed due to the small sample size. Regression analysis showed a significant difference in pF (p < 0.05) between 120 and 170% hand widths. Study results suggest that although upper-body (UB) power output seems to be similar across varying hand widths, UB force development (pF) may be significantly affected by hand width during the plyometric push-up. Study results suggest that hand-width placement may impact plyometric performance measures and should be considered if the plyometric push-up is used to assess an individual's UB power. To the best of authors' knowledge, this is the first study to investigate the effects of varying hand widths on plyometric push-up performance.
Combined Squat and Light-Load Resisted Sprint Training for Improving Athletic Performance
Authors: Pareja-Blanco Fernando , Asián-Clemente José Antonio , Sáez de Villarreal Eduardo 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
Pareja-Blanco, F, Asián-Clemente, JA, and Sáez de Villarreal, E. Combined squat and light-load resisted sprint training for improving athletic performance. J Strength Cond Res 35(9): 2457–2463, 2021—This study aimed to analyze the effects of 5 training methods: squat (SQ), light-load sled towing (LST), heavy-load sled towing (HST), squat combined with LST (SQ + LST), and squat combined with HST (SQ + HST) on physical performance. Ninety-one physically active men were randomly assigned to one of the aforementioned training methods or a control group. Before and after the training period, a battery of tests was completed: 30-m sprint; change of direction (COD); countermovement jump (CMJ) and Abalakov jump (ABK); and estimated 1 repetition maximum (1RM) in squat. Training took place once per week for 8 weeks. SQ trained the squat exercise, HST trained resisted sprints with 80% body mass (BM) load, LST trained resisted sprints with 12.5% BM load, SQ + HST combined squat with 80% BM load resisted sprint, and SQ + LST combined squat with 12.5% BM load resisted sprint. The loads used in squat ranged from 40 to 55% 1RM. After the training program, SQ + LST showed improvements in 0- to 30-, 10- to 20-, and 10- to 30-m sprint times, whereas SQ + HST did not achieve significant enhancements over any sprint time. LST and HST improved over 0–20 and 10–30 m, respectively. SQ showed improvements in 20- to 30-m sprint time. Change of direction and CMJ performance were increased for HST, SQ + HST, and SQ + LST, whereas only SQ + LST improved ABK height. SQ, HST, SQ + HST, and SQ + LST increased 1RM. Squat training with low/moderate loads combined with LST (12.5% BM) may be an effective stimulus for improving leg strength, jump ability, COD, and sprint performance.
A Transdisciplinary Approach to Classify Thyroid Levels in Patients
Authors: Radhakrishnan Sujatha , Lakshminarayanan Aarthy Seshadri , Bakthav Radhakrishnan , Pandiasankar Gopinath Masila 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
Data mining is one of the most promising areas of research that has become increasingly popular in health care. The objective of this research article is to elucidate a transdisciplinary approach to classify thyroid levels in patients using data mining techniques. The data set consisting of more than 2 thyroid conditions along with the normal values listed 21 values. The classifier chosen carefully to get the optimized accuracy and falls in different classification category namely J48, random forest, and random tree from tree, decision table from rules, multilayer perceptron from functions, naïve Bayesian from Bayes, and AdaBoost from meta respectively. The J48 classifier displays tree that will assist with better interpretation based on the values and helps to easily determine new value combinations. The Thyropred System graphic is finally presented, which guides the diagnosis of thyroid disease. Thorough consultation with experts along with this prediction system guides the decision of further medication. The J48 classifier provides the best accuracy when compared with the other tested classifiers.
Evolution of Antibiotic Synthesis Gene Clusters in the Streptomyces globisporus TFH56, Isolated from Tomato Flower
Authors: Cho Gyeongjun , Kwak Youn-Sig 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
Streptomyces species are known to produce various bioactive metabolites that can prevent plant diseases. Previously, the Streptomyces strain TFH56 was found to inhibit the gray mold pathogen, Botrytis cinerea, in tomato flower. In this study, the genome sequence of strain TFH56 was acquired using the Pacific Biosciences RS II platform. Three linear sequences (7.67 Mbp in total) were obtained. Based on average nucleotide identity, strain TFH56 was classified as Streptomyces globisporus, which is consistent with the presence of a linear chromosome and linear plasmids. Moreover, as with other examples of S. globisporus, the genome of strain TFH56 included a caryolan-1-ol synthase gene, a conprimycin synthetic gene cluster, and a lidamycin synthetic gene cluster
Development of an automated system for the operation of an electron beam accelerator
Authors: Somessari Samir Luiz 
Published: April 2019

Electron beam accelerators are used in many applications, such as basic physical research, chemistry, medicine, molecular biology, microelectronics, agriculture and industry, among others. The majority of the accelerators have electrons from a hot tungsten filament and their energy is increased as it passes through an electric field in the vacuum chamber. For industrial purposes, the most common model is Dynamitron®. At IPEN-CNEN/SP, there is an electron beam accelerator Dynamitron® Type (Manufactured by RDI - Radiation Dynamics Inc., 1978) model DC1500/25/4. The technology applied was available in the 60´s and 70´s, but, nowadays is obsolete. Moreover, there are not original spare parts for this equipment any longer. The aim of this work is to develop a nationalized automated operation system for the accelerator, to replace the old equipment. electron beam, accelerator, automated system, Dynamitron®
Radiochemical Methodologies Applied to Analytical Characterization of Low and Intermediate Level Wastes from Nuclear Power Plants
Authors: Monteiro Roberto Pellacani , Junior Aluísio Souza Reis , Kastner Geraldo Frederico , Temba Eliane Silvia Codo , De Oliveira Thiago César , Amaral Ângela Maria , Franco Milton Batista 
Published: April 2019

The aim of this work is to present radiochemical methodologies developed at CDTN/CNEN in order to answer a program for isotopic inventory of radioactive wastes from Brazilian Nuclear Power Plants. In this program some radionuclides, 3H, 14C, 55Fe, 59Ni, 63Ni, 90Sr, 93Zr, 94Nb, 99Tc, 129I, 235U, 238U, 238Pu, 239+240Pu, 241Pu, 242Pu, 241Am, 242Cm e 243+244Cm, were determined in Low Level Wastes (LLW) and Intermediate Level Wastes (ILW) and a protocol of analytical methodologies based on radiochemical separation steps and spectrometric and nuclear techniques was stablished.
Electron beam irradiation of textile effluents and non-ionic ethoxylated surfactant for toxicity and color removal
Authors: Borrely Sueli Ivone , Silva Leonardo Gondim de Andrade , Del Sole Stephanie Valência , Garcia Vanessa Silva Granadeiro , Boiani Nathalia Fonseca , Rosa Jorge Marcos 
Published: April 2019

Textile industry has an expressive scenario in the world economy and Brazil is the 5th in the textile production. By 2015, Brazilian textile production represented US $ 39.3 billion, accounting for more than 1.8 million tons of fabric. The effluents from textile industry are highlighted by quantity of wastewater discharged and variety of substances (dyes, bleaching agents, surfactants, salts, acids, among others). Such compounds often prove to be toxic to aquatic biota. This present study aims to assess toxicity of whole effluents, before and after irradiation (by electron beam accelerator, EBI). In addition, the reduction of the effluent color after irradiation is also very important. Daphnia similis and Vibrio fischeri were the biological systems applied for toxicity evaluations. Previous results demonstrated the surfactant as the main toxic compound, in the untreated and irradiated forms, EC 50 = 0.44 ppm ± 0.02 (untreated); EC 50 = 0.46 % ± 0.07 (irradiated). The irradiation was effective for reducing color of the effluent, starting from 0.5 kGy. EB irradiation may be proposed as an alternative treatment for the final effluent from textile processing, mainly for reuse purposes.
Establishment of cementation parameters of dried waste from evaporation coming from NPP operation
Authors: Faria Érica Rodrigues de , Tello Clédola Cássia Oliveira de , Costa Bruna Silveira 
Published: April 2019

The radioactive wastes generated in Brazil are treated and sent to initial and intermediate storages. The “Project RBMN” proposes the implantation of the Brazilian repository to receive and permanently dispose the low and intermediate level radioactive wastes. The CNEN NN 6.09 standard – Acceptance Criteria for Disposal of Low and Intermediate Radioactive Wastes (LIRW) – establishes the fundamental requirements to accept the wastes packages in the repository. The evaporator concentrate is one of liquid wastes generated in a Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) operation and usually it is cemented directly inside the packing. The objective of this research is to increase the amount of the incorporated waste in each package, using the drying process before the cementation, consequently reducing the volume of the waste to be disposed. Drying and cementation parameters were established in order to scale-up the process aiming at waste products that comply with the requirements of CNEN standard. The cementation of the resulting dry wastes was carried out with different formulations, varying the amount of cement, dry waste and water. These tests were analyzed in order to select the best products, with higher waste incorporation than current process and its complying the requirements of the standard CNEN NN 6.09.
O Recado do Morro: a estória da experiência formativa de Pedro Orósio
Authors: Pucci Bruno , Cavaggioni Gloria Bonilha , Campos Luis Fernando Altenfelder de Arruda 
Published: April 2019

Este ensaio se propõe a interpretar o conto “Recado do Morro”, de Guimarães Rosa, em diálogo com as reflexões estético-filosóficas de Theodor Adorno. O que nos dá base para o empreendimento é o fato de os contos de Guimarães Rosa apresentarem uma densidade semântica, possibilitando uma pluralidade de leituras. Nesta perspectiva, destacamos cinco eixos teórico-metodológicos para nos orientar nessa empreitada: a). a tensão entre a mimese e a racionalidade, entre o reino da natureza, da sensibilidade e as dimensões do construtivo e das técnicas; b). a constelação – recurso utilizado por Adorno para caracterizar, com mais proximidade, o objeto de conhecimento -- como procedimento metodológico de Rosa na caracterização de seus personagens centrais; c). A obra de arte como crítica da sociedade de onde ela proveio; d). O Recado do Morro como uma “estória de formação” de seu protagonista. À medida que a estória da canção vai se formando, também o protagonista da estória vai constituindo sua identidade pessoal; e). A obra de arte como irrupção da objetividade na consciência subjetiva de Pedro Orósio
A coordinated satellite and terrestrial microwave backhaul for cellular mobile in remote and regional Australia
Authors: Crouch Andrew 
Published: April 2019

For several years prior to the Australian Federal elections in September 2013, Commonwealth Government telecommunications policy and legislation focussed exclusively on the fixed services National Broadband Network. This distracted broader public attention from the need for cellular mobile expansion in the more sparsely populated areas of the country. Commercial returns in these areas are clearly inadequate for unilateral private operator investment, making government participation crucial. Thus a commitment from the newly elected Coalition Government for a Mobile Black Spot co-investment programme marks a significant change of prospects for remote and regional Australia.
This paper proposes that the joint program should commence with a comprehensive financial and technical study of backhaul and base station technology options, to identify the most cost effective approaches. These options include the coordinated provisioning of modern satellite and terrestrial backhaul systems, utilising and upgrading existing HCRC microwave system infrastructure, and the implementation of small cell base station types.
It is especially timely for these opportunities to be considered now, during the present pre-launch design and construction phase for the NBN Ka band satellites.