445 research outputs found
Beena Sarwar Author Archives in The Wire
No full textSeveral reports and opeds at this link https://thewire.in/author/beena-sarwa
SCREENING OF DIFFERENT LINSEED GERMPLASM FOR RESISTANCE AGAINST BUD FLY (Dasyneura liniL.)
No full textV. K. Biradar1, Beena Nair2, J. M. Parbat3, J.R. Katore4, S. S. Rananaware5, Rani Jadhav6and S. B. Kumre
Effects of Consolidation Pressure on Cyclic Behavior of Fined-Grain Soil
No full textThe Gorkha Earthquake in 2015 in Nepal caused enormous losses due to structural and ground failures in otherwise geotechnically sound areas. While it is the most recent disasters that struck existing population centers that were built upon sand-clay soil, it is not the first nor will it be the last. This study investigated the effects of consolidation pressures on soil behaviors during seismic events. NGI-type device was used to study the cyclic performance of soil samples which were taken from sites in Kathmandu, Nepal where most of the damage of the Gorkha Earthquake concentrated. It was found that an increase in consolidation pressure resulted in stiffer soil and higher shear modulus. However, the rate of stiffness increase is not linear and significantly diminished between consolidation pressures of 100 kPa and 800 kPa. At consolidation pressure lower than 100 kPa, cyclic strength ratio of soil is unexpectedly higher than those of higher consolidation pressure suggesting that another mechanism control the performance of soil in that range. Post- cyclic shear strength degradation ratios were also analyzed and consolidation pressures were found to have no significant influence. Laboratory prepared samples prepared from Kaolinite and Montmorillonite as principle minerals were also used in Bender Element testing to investigate the effect of consolidation pressures on shear wave and compression wave velocities. Consolidation pressures were found to increase the velocities of compression wave as well as shear waves resulting in an increased maximum shear modulus and modulus of elasticity
Raspberry Pibot Manipulated with Skid Steered Mechanism for Multi Environment Surveillance
No full textIn todays world, everyone is worried about their safety due to increase in crime rate. This has led to an increase in the importance of surveillance systems. In this project, raspberry pi serves as the heart of the robot which in turn is used to implement the real time surveillance system possible within a local network. The major factor enhanced in this project is the skid steered mechanism manipulated over the motor controlling the robotic movement. This particular mechanism has the major role in imparting an equilibrium movement of the robot in the rough terrain. Depending on the obstacles identified in the area the pibot maintains the area map and also update its frequency as per the obstacles encountered. Further the environmental conditions monitored by the sensor unit will benefit in obtaining a clear idea of the remote area .A single camera is installed on a robot and the robot can move in all directions to take photos in different angles. The Pi has the capability of installing and processing high resource softwares which makes it possible to accomplish the objectives of live streaming and controlling the robot. The live streaming is proficient by using the mjpeg streamer and the server client model is made using java. Amrutha Mohanan. K. V | Hema. E. K | Monisree. S | Audline Beena. S. P "Raspberry Pibot Manipulated with Skid-Steered Mechanism for Multi-Environment Surveillance" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-2 | Issue-3 , April 2018, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd11240.pd
Independent Complementary Distance Pattern Uniform Graphs
No full textA graph G =(V,E) is called to be Smarandachely uniform k-graph for an integer k ≥ 1ifthereexistsM1,M2, ·· ·,Mk ⊂ V (G) such that fMi (u) ={d(u, v):v ∈ Mi} for ∀u ∈ V (G)−Mi is independent of the choice of u ∈ V (G)−Mi and integer i, 1 ≤ i ≤ k. Each such set Mi, 1 ≤ i ≤ k is called a CDPU set [6, 7]. Particularly, for k = 1, a Smarandachely uniform 1-graph is abbreviated to a complementary distance pattern uniform graph, i.e., CDPU graphs. This paper studies independent CDPU graphs
First Approximations of Soil Moisture Retention Curves using the Filter-Paper Method
No full textRelationships between gravimetric soil moisture content (w) and matric potential (φ(m)), and between volumetric soil moisture content (θ(v)) and pressure head (h) were approximated for the unsaturated zone on Long Island, New York. Soil samples were collected from two sites using a hand auger. The soil moisture content was determined using the filter-paper (w(f)) and gravimetric (w) methods, respectively. The w(f) was then used in an empirical equation to estimate φ(m). Each set of φ(m) and w was combined with a straight-line empirical model to obtain a w(φ(m)) relationship. Soil φ(m) was converted to h, and w to the volumetric moisture content θ(v), in order to produce a θ(v)(h) curve. Graphical and statistical comparison showed that the resulting θ(v)(h) curves fell within one order of magnitude of similar curves generated by a more sophisticated non-linear model developed previously. The simplicity and low cost of the filter-paper approach described in this study recommends it for preliminary studies of hydraulic properties in the unsaturated zone. Copyright (C) 2000 John Wiley and Sons, Ltd
EPA or DHA Supplementation Increases Triacylglycerol, but not Phospholipid, Levels in Isolated Rat Cardiomyocytes
No full textIt is well recognized that a high dietary intakeof long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA) has profound benefits on health and prevention of chronic diseases. In particular, in recent years there has beena dramatic surge of interest in the health effects of n-3LC-PUFA derived from fish, eicosapentaenoic (EPA) anddocosahexaenoic (DHA) acids. Notwithstanding, the metabolicfate and the effects of these fatty acids once insidethe cell has seldom been comprehensively investigated.Using cultured neonatal rat cardiomyocytes as model systemwe have investigated for the first time, by means ofhigh-resolution magic-angle spinning nuclear magneticresonance (HR-MAS NMR) spectroscopy in combination with gas chromatography (GC), the modification occurringin the cell lipid environment after EPA and DHA supplementation.The most important difference between controland n-3 LC-PUFA-supplemented cardiomyocytes highlightedby HR-MAS NMR spectroscopy is the increase ofsignals from mobile lipids, identified as triacylglycerols(TAG). The observed increase of mobile TAG is a metabolicresponse to n-3 LC-PUFA supplementation, whichleads to an increased lipid storage. The sequestration ofmobile lipids in lipid bodies provides a deposit of storedenergy that can be accessed in a regulated fashion according to metabolic need. Interestingly, while n-3LC-PUFA supplementation to neonatal rat cardiomyocytes causes a huge variation in the cell lipid environment, itdoes not induce detectable modifications in water-soluble metabolites, suggesting negligible interference with normal metabolic processe
Enhancement of voltage and loss reduction in radial distribustion system with distributed generation
No full textBioefficacy of insecticides used against diamondbackmoth and their potential impact on natural enemies in cauliflower
No full textField experiments were conducted at two different geographical regions viz., tropical region (Naraseepuram village, Coimbatore) and temperate region (Kookal village, Kotagiri, The Nilgiris) in summer and winter season’s to assess the bioefficacy of insecticides used against Diamondbackmoth (DBM), Plutella xylostella and their potential impact on natural enemies in cauliflower. The results revealed that the diamide insecticides like cyantraniliprole 10.26 OD @ 60 g a.i ha-1, chlorantraniliprole 18.50 SC @ 10 g a.i ha-1 and flubendiamide 20 WG @ 18.24 g a.i ha-1 registered more than 95 percent population reduction over untreated control followed by emamectin benzoate 5 SG @ 10 g a.i ha-1 and thiodicarb 75 WP @ 750 g a.i ha-1. Quinalphos 25 EC @ 500 g a.i ha-1and chlorpyriphos 20 EC @ 400 g a.i ha-1 were observed as least effective among the treated insecticides. The diamide insecticides recorded considerably less toxic effect on the natural enemies, especially spiders and coccinellids. Population reduction of natural enemies was noticed immediately after insecticide spray but it gradually increased and was recorded on par with the control population. Hence, cyantraniliprole 10.26 OD @ 60 g a.i ha-1, chlorantraniliprole 18.50 SC @ 10 g a.i ha-1 and flubendiamide 20 WG @ 18.24 g a.i ha-1 can be used as potential component in the integrated pest management against DBM in cole crops.
An Ayurvedic approach of Vataja Grahani vis-à-vis Irritable Bowel Syndrome - A Case Study
No full textGrahani is considered as Agni Adhishtana, which help in the process of metabolism and digestion of food. The ancient text of Ayurveda described that ingestion, digestion, absorption and assimilation of Aahara is regulated by Grahani. Any disturbances in the status of Agni leads to Mandagni which further leads to improper digestion of ingested food leading to Grahani Roga which nowadays affects large population globally, especially in developing countries due to improper food habits along with stressful lifestyle. In Modern parlance, it can be correlated to IBS. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is characterized by recurrent abdominal discomfort in association with alternate episodes of diarrhoea and constipation. Physiological, luminal, behavioural and psychosocial factors are responsible for IBS. They are caused by two entirely different mechanisms such as Bowels habits disturbed by diarrhoea or constipation occurring alone or alternating. A case of 57 years old female diagnosed with Vataja Grahani Roga after detailed history taking, thorough clinical examinations and was diagnosed with IBS using Rome IV criteria and Mannings Criteria to assess the severity of the disease. Patient was then treated with Ayurveda Panchakarma therapies such as Kashayaseka, Sarvanga Abhyanga, Takra Basti and Shamanaushadhis. Assessment was done using IBS Symptoms Severity Scoring Scale. After completion of Ayurveda treatments, there was a marked improvement in the condition of the patient in terms of symptoms and IBS Severity scoring scale was reduced to score 9 from 34 within a span of 11days. Hence this case is an evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness of Ayurveda treatment in case of Grahani Roga
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