15 research outputs found
Wiley CIAexcel Exam Review 2014 Part 3, Internal Audit Knowledge Elements
No full textThe definitive Certified Internal Auditor Exam preparation guide Designed to help you rigorously and thoroughly prepare for the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Exam, Wiley CIA Exam Review 2014 Part 3, Internal Audit Knowledge Elements covers the key topics on Part III of the exam. These include business processes; financial accounting and finance; managerial accounting; regulatory, legal, and economics; and information technology. Features a full exploration of theory and concepts Prepares students to properly understand the weight given to topics on the exam and react accordingly Includes indications of the level of difficulty for each topic in order to properly manage study time and focus areas Offers comprehensive coverage of exam material along with a glossary of applicable terminology Expert author S. Rao Vallabhaneni puts his twenty-five years of internal auditing and accounting management experience to work to bring you the definitive resource to help you prepare for the CIA Exa
THE ULTRAVIOLET EMISSION SPECTRUM OF ARSENIC MONOFLUORIDE
No full textPresent address of Vallabhaneni S. Rao: School of Chemistry, Rutgers-The State University, New Brunswick, N.J. 08903.Author Institution: Department of Chemistry, University of WashingtonThe emission spectrum of AsF molecule was obtained for the first time in the ultraviolet region exciting the sample of by mic***owave oscillator and by photographing the spectrum both under low and high dispersion. Two strong systems of bands were observed, one in the region , and the other at , and the bands were degraded to violet. Because of the domination of arsenic oxide bands, the spectrum was not developed well under high resolution. About 35 to 40 bands were obtained under low dispersion. The tentative assignments of vibrational levels and the analysis was discussed. The possible electronic transitions and the electronic configurations were discussed in comparison with other related molecules
Communal diversity of Endophytic fungi among various Medicinal Plants
No full text<p><strong>Abstract:</strong> Medicinal plants have been traditionally utilized by marginalized communities for curing a broad range of health conditions. In traditional medicine, a range of well-being issues are addressed by utilizing different tissues from medicinal plants. . Each tissue of these medicinal plants produces variety of secondary metabolites with pharmacological effects. These tissues also harboures many endophytes that stimulates the growth and secondary metabolite production by the plants. The medicinal plants namely Andrographis paniculata, Abutilon indicum, Ipomea lacunose Aeglemarmelos,Ocimum,Withania sominifera ,Tinospora are some of the important medicinal plants with a variety of applications like anticancer properties, immunomodulatory effects, anti-hepatotoxic qualities, anti-atherosclerotic attributes, anti-hyperglycemic potential, and antioxidative activities, anti-hyperglycemic potential, anti-convulsant activity and larvicidal activities These medicinal plants have demonstrated the existence of promising endophytic strains with potential applications for enhancing crop growth and addressing oxidative stress. This study aims to uncover the diversity of endophytes residing within these medicinal plants</p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong> Endophytic fungi, Medicinal plants, bioactive compounds, Microbial diversity.</p><p><strong>Title:</strong> Communal diversity of Endophytic fungi among various Medicinal Plants</p><p><strong>Author:</strong> Swetha Vallabhaneni, Lakshmi Sharvani K.S, Guru Prasad C, Siva Prasad B.V, Durbaka V R Prasad, Vijaya Lakshmi D</p><p><strong>International Journal of Life Sciences Research</strong></p><p><strong>ISSN 2348-313X (Print), ISSN 2348-3148 (online)</strong></p><p><strong>Vol. 11, Issue 4, October 2023 - December 2023</strong></p><p><strong>Page No: 9-19</strong></p><p><strong>Research Publish Journals</strong></p><p><strong>Website: www.researchpublish.com</strong></p><p><strong>Published Date: 18-November-2023</strong></p><p><strong>DOI: </strong><a href="https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10153311"><strong>https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10153311</strong></a></p><p><strong>Paper Download Link (Source)</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/communal-diversity-of-endophytic-fungi-among-various-medicinal-plants"><strong>https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/communal-diversity-of-endophytic-fungi-among-various-medicinal-plants</strong></a></p>
Energy Transition in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Backcasting Analysis to aid a transition to sustainable energy in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands by 2040
No full textIn this research study, a backcasting analysis has been conducted on the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago with the aim of establishing a sustainable energy supply by the year 2040. Quist backcasting framework, due to it's flexible nature has been used as the main skeleton for this research. As a part of the study, 8 islands with significant populations have been chosen from within the archipelago. The current energy system in the islands is largely characterized by both technical and economic inefficiencies. The island largely relies on diesel for it's power supply. The underdeveloped nature of the economy in the archipelago, especially in the rural areas, enables the usage of large amounts of traditional fuels such as firewood and crop residue for their daily energy needs. As a part of the backcasting analysis, the desired future energy system has been envisioned for the islands and a modelling exercise has been performed to optimize the sizing of the energy sources in the future system using levelized cost of electricity as a parameter. These optimized sizings have found to be largely dependent upon the learning rates and the future costs of technologies. Transitional pathways for each of the islands have been drafted to materialize these visions. It has been observed that large amounts of infrastructure upgradation and a strong policy framework are the main interventions necessary. In order to facilitate a transition in the rural areas, drafting a separate rural energy policy would be advisable. Overall, this thesis succeeds in blending a wide range of topics into the backcasting framework and uses it well to draw tangible transitional pathways.Electrical Engineering | Sustainable Energy Technolog
THE ROTATIONAL ANALYSIS OF A-X SYSTEM OF MOLECULE.
No full textAuthor Institution: Chemistry Department, Memorial University St John's; Chemistry Department, University of WashingtonThe rotational analysis of some five bands (6,15), (2,14), (2,15), (8,20) and (2,17) of the A-X system of molecule was carried out to determine the various rotational constants. The values are comparable and more promising than those by MM. Jean D'Incan et al. The emission spectrum of was photographed under high dispersion both on concave grating and plane grating spectrographs using a microwave discharge as the source of excitation. The possible electron configurations of the and states of will be discussed
Incidentalomas Discovered during COVID- 19 Chest CT Screening: A Cross-sectional Study from Andhra Pradesh, India
No full textIntroduction: The highly contagious Coronavirus Disease 2019
(COVID-19) virus has spread across the globe. For the aberrant
changes in the lung parenchyma, thin-section chest Computed
Tomography (CT) is more sensitive than chest radiography and
can identify early disease. Increased CT usage and resolution
also lead to an increase in the discovery of "incidental" findings,
creating questions about additional research, diagnosis, and
follow-up with associated financial and emotional costs.
Aim: To evaluate the non COVID-19 lung pathologies and other
system findings in High Resolution Computed Tomography
(HRCT) chest done for COVID-19 screening study.
Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study
done in the Department of Radiodiagnosis at Dr.Pinnamaneni
Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
Foundation, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India, from May 2021
to December 2021. The CT scan was done in a craniocaudal
direction with an average exposure time of 4-6 seconds, slice
thickness of 5 mm and 1.5 mm in mediastinal and lung windows.
A total of 1000 HRCT scans done were examined for covid
screening. Data was entered in Microsoft Excel and analysed by
using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software.
Descriptive statistics were represented with percentages.
Results: A total of 348 cases were found with various
other pathologies incidentally. Lesions like infectious
and inflammatory lesions, metabolic diseases, tumours,
metastases of various systems and fractures were found.
Among 348 total cases with incidental findings 98 cases
(28.1%) showed non COVID-19 lung pathologies, 114 cases
(32.7%) had findings in the upper abdomen, 30 cases (8.6%)
in the thyroid, and three cases (0.8%) had other findings.
Conclusion: The HRCT chest screening for COVID-19 not
only provided the status of pulmonary infection but gave a
broad view of many other system pathologies like in upper
abdomen, musculoskeletal system, thyroid, breast which
were found incidentally. Identifying those pathologies and
correlating them with history will help in early detection and
management
Environmental-Induced Damage in Tin (Sn) and Aluminum (Al) Alloys
No full textabstract: Sn and Al alloys are widely used in various industries. Environmental-induced damage resulting in whiskering in Sn and corrosion in Al account for numerous failures globally every year. Therefore, for designing materials that can better withstand these failures, a comprehensive study on the characterization of the damage is necessary. This research implements advanced characterization techniques to study the above-mentioned environmental-induced damage in Sn and Al alloys.
Tin based films are known to be susceptible to whisker growth resulting in numerous failures. While the mechanisms and factors affecting whisker growth have been studied extensively, not much has been reported on the mechanical properties of tin whiskers themselves. This study focuses on the tensile behavior of tin whiskers. Tensile tests of whiskers were conducted in situ a dual beam focused ion beam (FIB) with a scanning electron microscope (SEM) using a micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) tensile testing stage. The deformation mechanisms of whiskers were analyzed using transmission electron microscopy (TEM).
Due to the heterogenous nature of the microstructure of Al 7075, it is susceptible to corrosion forming corrosion products and pits. These can be sites for cracks nucleation and propagation resulting in stress corrosion cracking (SCC). Therefore, complete understanding of the corrosion damaged region and its effect on the strength of the alloy is necessary. Several studies have been performed to visualize pits and understand their effect on the mechanical performance of Al alloys using two-dimensional (2D) approaches which are often inadequate. To get a thorough understanding of the pits, it is necessary for three-dimensional (3D) studies. In this study, Al 7075 alloys were corroded in 3.5 wt.% NaCl solution and X-ray tomography was used to obtain the 3D microstructure of pits enabling the quantification of their dimensions accurately. Furthermore, microstructure and mechanical property correlations helped in a better understanding of the effect of corrosion. Apart from the pits, a surface corrosion layer also forms on Al. A subsurface damage layer has also been identified that forms due to the aggressive nature of NaCl. Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and nanoindentation helped in identifying this region and understanding the variation in properties.Dissertation/ThesisDoctoral Dissertation Materials Science and Engineering 201
Leveraging Blockchain for Plasma Fractionation Supply Chains
No full textabstract: This study aims to examine how the use of consensus-based transactions, smart contracts,and interoperability, provided by blockchain, may benefit the blood plasma industry. Plasmafractionation is the process of separating blood into multiple components to garner benefitsof increased lifespan, specialized allocation, and decreased waste, thereby creating a morecomplex and flexible supply chain. Traditional applications of blockchain are developed onthe basis of decentralization—an infeasible policy for this sector due to stringent governmentregulations, such as HIPAA. However, the trusted nature of the relations in the plasmaindustry’s taxonomy proves private and centralized blockchains as the viable alternative.Implementations of blockchain are widely seen across pharmaceutical supply chains to combatthe falsification of possibly afflictive drugs. This system is more difficult to manage withblood, due to the quick perishable time, tracking/tracing of recycled components, and thenecessity of real-time metrics. Key attributes of private blockchains, such as digital identity,smart contracts, and authorized ledgers, may have the possibility of providing a significantpositive impact on the allocation and management functions of blood banks. Herein, we willidentify the economy and risks of the plasma ecosystem to extrapolate specific applications forthe use of blockchain technology. To understand tangible effects of blockchain, we developeda proof of concept application, aiming to emulate the business logic of modern plasma supplychain ecosystems adopting a blockchain data structure. The application testing simulates thesupply chain via agent-based modeling to analyze the scalability, benefits, and limitations ofblockchain for the plasma fractionation industry
Avaliação em médio prazo da pressão intra-saco após correção endovascular de aneurisma de aorta abdominal com o uso de sensor sem fio
No full textDissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro de Ciências da Saúde. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Médicas.Justificativa: O objetivo do tratamento endovascular do aneurisma de aorta abdominal é a exclusão do saco aneurismático da circulação sistêmica. Para acompanhar a eficácia do tratamento é necessária a realização de angiotomografias seriadas. A monitorização continuada da pressão poderia diagnosticar precocemente casos em que esteja ocorrendo falha desse tratamento, auxiliando ou substituindo a tomografia. Objetivo: Avaliar a eficácia em médio prazo da medida de pressão através de sensor sem fio implantado no saco aneurismático após tratamento endovascular de aneurisma de aorta abdominal (AAA). Desenho do Estudo: Quarenta pacientes submetidos a tratamento endovascular de aneurisma de aorta abdominal receberam implante de sensor sem fio para monitorização em médio prazo da pressão intra-saco. Os dados foram analisados no primeiro, sexto, décimo segundo meses e anualmente. A cada análise, uma angiotomografia informava o diâmetro do aneurisma, presença e tipo de vazamento. A pressão arterial sistêmica assim como todos os dados pressóricos obtidos através do sensor foram coletados. Resultados: No seguimento, dos 40 sensores implantados apenas em dois o sinal não pode ser detectado. A pressão de pulso obtida apresentou boa sensibilidade em afastar a presença de vazamento quando inferior a 25mmHg no primeiro ano. Após esse período, o Índice de Endotensão mostra-se como a variável que mais se aproxima dos dados tomográficos. Na presença de vazamantos tipo I ou III, o sensor é capaz de identificar sucesso ou falha após a correção do vazamento. Até o segundo ano de seguimento, resultados apresentados pelo sensor são concordantes com dados tomográficos, a partir daí, perdem acurácia. Conclusão: Na amostra estudada não foi possível obter sensibilidade suficiente para substituir a realização da tomografia no acompanhamento dos AAA tratados por técnica endovascular. Um maior número de pacientes é necessário para estabelecer o verdadeiro papel da monitorização pressórica sem fio no seguimento do tratamento endovascular do aneurisma de aorta abdominal.Racional: The objective of endovascular treatment of an abdo-minal aortic aneurysm is to exclude the aneurysm sac from systemic circulation. In order to assess treatment effectiveness it is necessary to perform serial computed tomography (CT). Continued pressure moni-toring could provide an early diagnosis of cases in which this treatment is failing, helping or replacing CT. Objective: Evaluation of medium-term effectiveness of pressure measurement using a wireless sensor implanted in the aneurysm sac after endovascular treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm. Method: Forty patients undergoing endovascular treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysm had a wireless sensor implanted for medium-term monitoring of intrasac pressure. The data were analyzed in the first, sixth and twelfth month and annually. At each analysis, a CT scan in-formed the aneurysm diameter, presence and risk of endoleaks. System-ic arterial pressure was collected, as well as all pressure data obtained through the sensor. Results: Of the 40 sensors implanted, the signal could not be de-tected only in two. The pulse pressure obtained presented good sensitivi-ty to rule out the presence of leakage when it was less than 25mmHg during the first year. After this period, the Endotension Index is the variable that comes closest to the CT scan data. With type I or III endo-leaks, the sensor can identify success or failure after endoleak repair. Until the second year of follow up, the results presented by the sensor agree with CT data, and then become less accurate. Conclusions: In the sample studied sufficient sensitivity could not be achieved to replace the CT when following AAA treated by the en-dovascular technique. A larger number of patients is needed to deter-mine the true role of wireless pressure monitoring when following en-dovascular treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm
