bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effect of Lactobacillus plantarum IS-10506 on blood lipopolysaccharide level and immune response in HIV-infected children
Authors: Fardah Athiyyah Alpha , Brahmantya Herwina , Dwiastuti Stephani , Darma Andy , Puspitasari Dwiyanti , Husada Dominicus , Ranuh Reza , Endaryanto Anang , Surono Ingrid , Marto Sudarmo Subijanto 
Published: June 2019

Background and Objectives: HIV enteropathy may cause disruption of the intestinal barrier, leading to a loss of CD4+ T cells, increased intestinal permeability, and microbial translocation. Lactobacillus plantarum IS-10506 has the ability to improve gut barrier function. This study investigated the effect of L. plantarum IS-10506 on a number of biomarkers of en- teropathy-related damage in HIV-infected paediatric patients undergoing antiretroviral therapy (ARV).
Materials and Methods: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted on 2-18 year-old children, diagnosed as HIV infected according to the WHO 2007 criteria who had received ARV for ≥ 6 months. Subjects were exclud- ed if ARV therapy was discontinued or the patients took probiotics ≥ 2 weeks prior to the study or during the study period. Subjects were randomized into a probiotic group and placebo group. The probiotic group received L. plantarum IS-10506
2.86 × 1010 cfu/day for 6 days. Blood lipopolysaccharide (LPS) level, serum CD4+ T cell count, serum CD8+ T cell count, CD4+/CD8+ T cell ratio, and faecal sIgA level were assessed as biomarkers.
Results: Twenty-one subjects completed this study. The blood LPS level decreased significantly in the probiotic group (p =
0.001). There was no significant difference in absolute CD4+ T cell count, percent CD4+ cells, absolute CD8+ T cell count,
CD4+/CD8+ T cell ratio, or faecal sIgA. No serious adverse events were reported.
Conclusion: The probiotic L. plantarum IS-10506 reduced the blood LPS level but showed no effect on the humoral mucosa and systemic immune response in HIV-infected children undergoing ARV therapy.
MANAGING FORMER LANDFILL SITES A CASE STUDY OF ECORESTORATION FROM KOCHI, KERALA
Authors: Chandran Smitha 
Published: June 2019

This paper describes the dramatic success in the eco-restoration of a heavy-metal contaminated open garbage dump at the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), a 1450-bed super-specialty hospital located in Kochi, Kerala, India. Today, the hospital caters to over 10 lakh patients annually. Inspired by our Chancellor’s vision of zero-waste, the hospital undertook its journey with a view to also reducing massive greenhouse gas emissions that result from improper handling of waste. Today, the hospital manages its municipal solid waste on an industrial scale, composting some eight metric tonnes of organic waste daily.
This case study outlines the path followed to achieve zero-waste. Alongside, the rehabilitation of a former dump site is described in detail at this very site are carried out all composting operations of AIMS. Within three years of the restoration activities, heavy metal concentrations in the contaminated soil reduced drastically.
There was relatively low uptake of the heavy metals by the plants; however, they might have been crucially responsible for providing a favorable environment for soil restoring microorganisms in their rhizosphere. Observable habitat-restoration continues at the site, including the return of birds and insects and other wildlife, making this an ideal site for further research and demonstration for community awareness and education.
SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF COPPER NANO PARTICLES: APPLICATION, IN FIELD OF OXIDATION OF AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS CERIUM (IV) SULPHATE UNDER MICROWAVE IRRADIATION
Authors: Srivastava Manish 
Published: June 2019

The catalytic oxidation with Cerium (IV) in aqueous solution offers an economic and environmentally safe alternative for oxidation reactions performed in synthetic laboratories and chemical industry. In this paper we have shown that the size of the copper nanoparticle is responsible for the yield of chemical change. The copper catalyst (non-nano) powder showed 21% conversion of naphthalene to α-naphthol in 3 min under our experimental conditions. Same quantity of copper nanoparticles (size, ~ 60 nm diameter) ready by turn PVP-EG capping showed 33% conversion of naphthalene to α-naphthol that inflated to concerning 43% when 8 nm diameter capped copper nanoparticles are used. Surprisingly, 5 nm size copper nanoparticles showed no change in the yield of about 41%. [Ce(IV)-Cu(II)sulphate] system in our experimental work shows 43%, 97%, and 96% yields for oxidation of naphthalene, phenanthrene, and anthracene respectively in the presence of copper nanoparticles.
QUANTITATIVE PHYTOCHEMICAL DETERMINATIONS AND IN-VITRO CYTOTOXIC ACTIVITY OF MEDICINAL PLANTS
Authors: Robert P. Ethalsha , Retna A. Malar 
Published: June 2019

The present study evaluates in-vitro cytotoxic activity of active extracts of medicinal plants. It evaluates anti-cancer activity of most active extracts of I. pes-caprae and C. roseus. This study focuses on the total phenol content and the total flavanoid content of the plant and searches into its medicinal potency based on the total phenol and total flavanoid content. The anti-cancer activity of the extract is found to be more significant than one another.
The cytotoxic activity of Ipomoea pes-caprae and C. roseus showed better results. Methanol extracts of aerial and root of Ipomoea pes-caprae possess maximum anticancer activity is found to be 61.77% and 65.55%. Chloroform extract of Catharanthus roseus root was also active against MCF- 7 cells by exhibiting 64.34% of activity. These plants may be a source of new antibiotic compounds.These findings enriches our knowledge of the chemical constituents that are responsible for the medicinal uses of the plant and the anti-cancer potential of selected plants.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SOME MINERAL PROFILE OF HONEY MARKETED AND CONSUMED IN SOME OF THE STATES IN NORTHERN PART OF COUNTRY (NIGERIA)
Authors: Odoh R. 
Published: June 2019

Honey and honey trade is an important economic activity for many tropical rural and urban areas worldwide. In West Africa and other part of the world, honey and honey products holds high socio–cultural, religious, medicinal and traditional values. Therefore, to maximize benefits or to enhance profit, a variety of components are added to the raw, fresh and unprocessed honey, introducing the possibility of heavy metals contaminants. Therefore the honey sold in various places, markets and shops in some states in Northern Nigeria (Benue, Nassarawa and Taraba) including Abuja FCT, in Nigeria was analyzed to determine the level of heavy metals (Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn). All the honey samples contain heavy metals. The results ranged from 0.028–0.070, 0.023–0.058, 0.042–0.092, 4.231–8.589, 8.115–14.892, 0.078–0.922, 0.044–0.092, 0.041–0.087 and 18.234–28.654 μg/L for Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn respectively. The mean concentration (μg/L) of the heavy metals Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn of the regularly marketed honey is significantly higher than the mean concentration observed in raw, fresh and unprocessed honey. However, continued consumption of honey with high heavy metal content might lead to exposure to chronic heavy metal poisoning.
SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NATURAL FIBRE REINFORCED POLYURETHANE COMPOSITES BASED ON CARDANOL
Authors: Joy Y. Jasmala , Samuel Robin Kumar , Retna Dr A Malar 
Published: June 2019

In recent studies importance has been given to the use of natural products from renewable resources due to the decrease in the supply and price escalations of petroleum raw materials. Cardanol based resole type phenolic resin has been synthesized by condensing cardanol with furfural in a particular mole ratio using dicarboxylic acid catalyst such as phthalic acid. Polyurethane sheets were prepared by treating cardanol furfural resin with 4,41 – methylene bis(cyclohexyl isocyanate) and the catalyst dibutyltin dilaurate. Natural fibres are prospective reinforcing materials and their use until now has been more traditional than technical. Among the various fibres sisal is of particular interest in that its composites have high impact strength besides having moderate tensile and flexural properties compared to other fibres. Fibre reinforced polyurethane composites have been prepared by treating sisal fibre (10%) into polyurethane. The physico chemical, spectral and thermal properties of polyurethane and fibre reinforced polyurethane composites have been studied.
STUDIES ON METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE AND ALPHA-CYCLODEXTRIN INCLUSION COMPLEXES
Authors: Roselet, S. Lizy , Premakumari Dr J 
Published: June 2019

Metformin hydrochloride is an oral antihyperglycemic drug used in the management of type-2 diabetes. Inclusion complexes were prepared between Metformin hydrochloride and alpha- cyclodextrin in solid and solution state. Inclusion complexes were characterised using UV-VIS, Fluorescence and FTIR Spectroscopic Studies. Phase solubility studies were carried out which determined the 1:1 stoichiometry for the formation of inclusion complexes.
DOCKING SCORE OF THE ISOLATED COMPOUND: 19-HYDROXY LOCHNERICINE - WITH DIFFERENT PROTEINS
Authors: Retna A Malar , Ethalsha P , Lydia J 
Published: June 2019

It evaluates the inhibitory effect of the isolated compound with different drug targets for the anti-cancer activities. The present investigation analyses the docking score of the isolated compound with different proteins. Two types of proteins (Drug targets) were chosen against cancer namely Human Epidermal Growth Factor and Crystal structure of human placental aromatase cytochrome P450.
This result reveals that the compound 19-Hydroxy lochnericine shows hydrogen interactions with the docking energy of – 7.41 and -7.15 –8.83 kcal/mol. This reveals a significant interaction between the target proteins and the selected compound. Hence, the compound may offer therapeutic advantages in the treatment and prevention of diabetes and breast cancer.
PHYSICO CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF GROUND WATER NEAR MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE DUMPING SITES IN ARUMUGANERI, THOOTHUKUDI DISTRICT, TAMILNADU, INDIA
Authors: Vincent Jacob 
Published: June 2019

Ground water samples in and around from the dumpsite located in Arumuganeri were studied to assess the impact of Municipal solid waste on the ground water resources. Ground water samples were collected from the 5 different bore-wells in and around the dumpsites.
The collected water samples were analyzed for parameters of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Total Alkalinity (TA), Total hardness, chloride and dissolved oxygen. The results were observed in each sample , compared with standards WHO, ICMR, ISI and thus an attempt was made to ascertain whether the quality of ground water is fit or not for drinking and other purposes.
PREPARATION OF SOYPROTEIN BASED NANOPARTICLE
Authors: Retna A Malar , Sophia A 
Published: June 2019

Soy protein based Nanoparticles were prepared via direct graft copolymerisation of soyprotein isolate (SPI) with ethyl methacrylate at a temperature of 120◦c using benzoyl peroxide as a catalyst. The technique used here was emulsion polymerisation technique. The products obtained ie., the graft copolymer and the homopolymer Poly(ethyl methacrylate)(PEMA) were separated from the product mixture by dissolving the mixture using chloroform in a separating funnel.The separated graft copolymer in the emulsion form was then spreaded over a glass plate to make a nano plastic sheet and the sheet was allowed to dry for 24 hrs at room temperature to remove chloroform from it. FTIR study confirmed the grafting of SPI and PEMA. XRD studies confirmed the presence of nanoparticles. TG-DTA, Hydrolytic stability, chemical resistivity and water absorption of the sample were studied. Grafting efficiency and grafting percentage of the sample were calculated.
ASSESMENT OF INDOR RADON, THORON AND THEIR PROGENY LEVELS IN RESIDENTIAL HOUSES OF HARDOI, UTTAR PRADESH, (INDIA)
Authors: Kumar Anil , Singh Alok Kumar 
Published: June 2019

Radon, thoron and their progeny levels are significant natural sources of radiation exposure for the general population in both living and working places. The concentration of radon varied from 15 Bq/m3 to 78 Bq/m3 with an average of 46 Bq/m3, while thoron concentration varied from 11 Bq/m3 to 26 Bq/m3 with an average of 18 Bq/m3.
The concentration of radon progeny (EERC) varied from 10 Bq/m3 to 26 Bq/m3 with an average of 18 Bq/m3, while the concentration of thoron progeny (EETC) varied from 0.56 Bq/m3 to 1.91 Bq/m3 with an average of 1.11 Bq/m3. The value of the equilibrium factor for radon varied from 0.19 to 0.76 with an average of 0.37 while for thoron it varied from 0.02 to 0.12 with an average of 0.06.
Our experimental finding confirmed that the indoor radon, thoron and their progeny concentration were within internationally accepted norms.
DISTRIBUTION OF ORGANIC CARBON, PHOSPHORUS AND NITROGEN IN THE SEDIMENTS OF MANAKUDY ESTUARY
Authors: Pearl A. Jeena 
Published: June 2019

Estuary is a transition zone between land and sea as well as freshwater and salt water. In the estuary, the water carrying agricultural, industrial and domestic wastes are deposited as sediment. Distribution of organic carbon, total phosphorus and total nitrogen in the sediments of Manakudy estuary has been studied.
Based on their nature, five stations have been earmarked for sampling. The C/N ratio of these sediments is very high compared to the sediments from Mandovi estuary goa.
APPLICATIONS OF ULTRASOUND IN FOOD PROCESSING
Authors: Ünver Ahmet 
Published: June 2019

Nowadays, researchers are interested in minimal food processing techniques because of the increasing fresh or fresh-like food preferences of the consumers. Ultrasound is an acoustic energy but, its effect is a result of physical energy which is generated by the kinetic energy of the molecules in the applied medium. Its powerful effect, drawn the interest of the scientists to investigate on its applications in many areas.
In food science, ultrasound has a wide range of applications. Microbial inactivation, drying, filtration, extraction, homogenization, cutting, emulsifying, cleaning, degassing and inactivation of enzymes are some of the examples of efficient ultrasound applications. The two important well-known benefits of using ultrasound are the reduction of the process duration and process cost. In this review, some ultrasound applications will be discussed in food science and technology.
HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING TECHNIQUE AS A STATE OF ART TECHNOLOGY IN MEAT SCIENCE
Authors: Kozan Hasan Ibrahim , Sariçoban Cemalettin , Akyürek Hasan Ali , Ünver Ahmet 
Published: June 2019

Nowadays, the concern of meat consumption, safety and quality has been popular due to some health risks such coronary heart disease, stroke and diabetes caused by the content as saturated fat, cholesterol content and carcinogenic compounds, for consumers.
The importance of the need of new non-destructive and fast meat analyze methods are increasing day by day. For this, researchers have developed some methods to objectively measure the meat quality and meat safety as well as illness sources. Hyperspectral imaging technique is one of the most popular technology which combines imaging and spectroscopic technology. This technique is a non-destructive, real-time and easy-to-use detection tool for meat quality and safety assessment. It is possible to determine the chemical structure and related physical properties of meat.
It is clear that hyperspectral imaging technology can be automated for manufacturing in meat industry and all of data’s obtained from the hyperspectral images which represent the chemical quality parameters of meats in the process can be saved to a database.
IMPROVE THE NATIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF POLYSACCHARIDES BY GRAFTING THROUGH THE GAMMA RADIATION: A REVIEW
Authors: Kumar Deepak 
Published: June 2019

Polysaccharides are bio-degradable, inexpensive and easily available from consistent agricultural resources. Polysaccharides and their derivatives represent a group of polymer widely used in pharmaceutical and biomedical fields. The biodegradability of natural polymers reduces their shelf life. Grafting copolymerization technique is a most effective fascinating way for chemical modification of native characteristics of polysaccharides with maximum possibilities for improving the properties of polysaccharides and enhanced the range of exploitation.While the major difficulty facing us during synthesizing a graft copolymers reaction, is the lack of commercial methods of synthesis and lower percent graft yield. It is well known that the most important methods of synthesis engage the employ of chemical free radical initiator i.e. conventional based methods. Graft copolymerization through γ-radiation method is a better method of grafting in comparison to a chemical method and exhibits a great potential to synthesize the graft copolymers by virtue of its higher efficiency, low cost, higher thermal stability as well as enhanced the yield of the graft copolymer. Future prospective of irradiation technique would be significant impacts to develop of polymerization.
MEASUREMENTS AND SEASONAL ANALYSIS OF RADIOACTIVE GASES IN THE ENVIRONMENT OF RAMPUR AND NEARBY TOWN (U.P.) BY USING SOLID STATE NUCLEAR TRACK DETECTOR (SSNTD) TECHNIQUE
Authors: Khan M. S. A. 
Published: June 2019

Measurements of radioactive gases i.e. radon and thoron & their progeny concentration were carried out in some selected dwellings in Rampur and nearby towns of Uttar Pradesh by using Solid State Nuclear Track Detector (SSNTD).The radon-thoron twin dosimeter cups were used for the measurements. The measurement was repeated on a time integrated four quarterly cycles to cover all the four seasons (summer, rainy, autumn &winter) of the calendar year.
During summer, rainy, autumn and winter seasons the radon concentration was found to vary from 9 Bq/m3 to 55 Bq/m3 with an average of 18.72 Bq/m3, 11Bq/m3 to 40 Bq/m3 with an average of 24.41 Bq/m3, 15 Bq/m3 to 46 Bq/m3 with an average of 29.95 Bq/m3and 25 Bq/m3 to 85 Bq/m3 with an average of 44.92 Bq/m3 respectively where as its progeny concentration varied from 0.57mWL to 5.94mwL with an average value of 2.02mWL, 1.18mWL to 4.32mWL with an average value of 2.63mWL, 1.62mWl to 4.97mWL with an average value of 3.23mWL and 2.70mWL to 9.18mWL with an average value of 4.85mWL respectively.
The thoron concentration was found to vary from 7.33 Bq/m3 to 22.5Bq/m3 with an average value of 11.86Bq/m3, 10.50 Bq/m3 to 23Bq/m3 with an average value of 16.06 Bq/m3, 11.66 Bq/m3 to 24.5 Bq/m3 with an average value of 17.44 Bq/m3, and 17.66 Bq/m3 to 30 Bq/m3 with an average value of 21.35 Bq/m3 respectively where as its progeny concentration varied from 0.19mWL to 0.60mWL with an average value of 0.32mWL, 0.28mWL to 0.62mWL with an average value of 0.43mWL, 0.31mWl to 0.66mWL with an average value of 0.47mWL and 0.47mWL to 0.81mWL with an average value of 0.57mWL respectively in different seasons.
All values were observed below the recommended action level (200Bq/m3) set by the various organizations (ICRP, 1993)
Development of Corrosion Resistance Coatings for Sea Water Pipeline
Authors: Kaithari Dinesh Keloth 
Published: June 2019

The pipelines that are used for transporting sea water to desalination plants are made of expensive steel alloys. However because of the salt content in water and also other atmospheric factors this pipe undergoes severe corrosion problem. This causes pits and holes in pipe surface making it useless and lead to huge replacement cost of pipes. Hence a way to control corrosion is needed.In this project use of different coatings to overcome corrosion is tested experimentally. Five types of coatings namely epoxy, aluminum, enamel, rubber, and chrome are coated on the samples prepared from actual pipeline used in the plant and the experimental results and analysis are summarized for finding the best coating for reducing corrosion of pipes. Among the five different coatings tested the rubber and epoxy coatings resulted with minimum corrosion rate and weight loss.
Variable Density Speed Hump
Authors: Bhamrah Rajenderpal Singh 
Published: June 2019

This technical paper relates to a device that reduces the speed of any overspeeding vehicles travelling on a roadway.It is formed by at least one hollow strip of flexible material, made up of several receptacles located in the shell body. Each receptacle is impregnated with a dilatant shear-thickening fluid. The material is placed under compression during impact when the vehicle strikes it and the fluid itself acts as means for controlling the resistance to deformation of the strip.Thus, if the vehicle travels at a low speed the fluid has a low viscosity and the strip is easily deformed, whereas if the speed of the vehicle is high the viscosity of the fluid is high and as a result has great resistance to deformation, thus forming a rigid obstacle to the passage of the vehicle. Drivers must always slow down when driving over the conventional speed bumps to prevent damage to their vehicle. However, the Variable Density Speed Hump is sensitive to the speed of the vehicle.The vehicle needs to slow down only if it is overspeeding.
Festival and Travel Planning Network
Authors: Hwang I M 
Published: June 2019

Travellers who interested in often use the internet (World Wide Web) as a research medium because many websites post-festival and travelling information such as festival, scenic spots, resorts, and local restaurants. However, without an organized research medium, many people who interested in culture discover the difficulty of focusing on research or making a choice from the massive festival and travel-related categories and sites.
This paper describes and integrates a website with many festival and travel-related functions into one platform called Festival and Travel Planning Network. This platform allows easy access for users to obtain various festival information, city travel, restaurant, and hotel guidelines in Taiwan. This network automatically helps travellers to plan their tours and find accommodations by simply selecting by their interests of festival visits and hotel types on the website.
The Festival and Travel Planning Network also provides online travelling suitcases allowing members to bookmark their favourite travel spots. The Festival and Travel Planning Network website is http://140.131.84.199/holiday/index/index_e.htm. For maximum quality, display resolution should be set at 1024×768. As for technical support, the website uses Internet Information Services as the webserver and ASP.NET 3.5 as the web application framework. The database server is performed by SQL Server 2008 to organize and manage data. The webpage graphic and animation designer used Ulead PhotoImpact X3 and Adobe Photoshop CS5 and Flash CS5 as design tools