Energy Efficiency is the critical need of Mobile Wireless Sensor Network (MWSN) due to the limitation in the size of the device and the disability to replace the battery of the nodes. In this paper, a Grid Based Energy Efficient Clustering Algorithm for Mobile Wireless Sensor Networks (GEECA) is proposed to select the Cluster Heads (CHs) thereby minimizing the energy consumption. The simulation results are compared with a prevailing clustering algorithm, which reveals that the proposed algorithm outperforms the existing algorithm.

In the present work, two simple and sensitive UV spectrophotometric methods have been developed for the quantitative estimation of Metformin Hydrochloride and Benfotiamine in combination using bulk and pharmaceutical dosage forms. Method A is Simultaneous equation method which involves measurement of absorbance at selected wavelength and solving the simultaneous equation to calculate the amount of drug present. Distilled water was used as the solvent for the analysis of both drugs. Two wavelengths 230 and 246 nm were selected for the estimation of Metformin Hydrochloride and Benfotiamine. LOD for Metformin Hydrochloride and Benfotiamine were found to be 0.03µg/ml and 0.27µg/ml respectively. Method validation was done as per ICH guidelines. Method B is Absorbance ratio method which involves, formation of Q-Absorbance equation at 239 nm (isoabsorptive point) and 246 nm (λmax of Benfotiamine) in distilled water. The Linearity lies between 2-16 µg/ml for Metformin Hydrochloride and 2-18 µg/ml for Benfotiamine with r2=0.999 and 0.998 respectively. LOD for both drugs were found to be 0.16 µg/ml and 0.3 µg/ml respectively. Method validation was done as per ICH guidelines

Odontomas are pathological entities of odontogenic origin. They are mostly prevelant with impacted permanent teeth causing delayed shedding of deciduous teeth. They are mostly asymptomatic, but on association with cystic formation can cause discomfort to patient and esthetic concerns. This paper is a short reporting of an incidental finding of odontoma associated with impacted mandibular canine.

Antimicrobial resistance reduces the effectiveness of the standard treatment and also increases the risk of spreading the disease to others. Therefore, there is an urgent need for the development of new class of antimicrobials. In such an attempt, benzothiazole schiff base hybrids synthesised were evaluated for antimicrobial potency against E. coli, S. typhi, S. aureus, E. faecalis, K. pneumonia, P. aeruginosa, C. albicans, C. tropicalis, and C. krusei and also an attempt was made to understand their molecular mechanism of action. Some of the benzothiazole schiff base hybrids have exhibited excellent antimicrobial activity with MIC of 3.91µg/ml against S.aureus, P.aeruginosa and E.coli in comparison with the standard drug ciprofloxacin. The molecular mechanism of action of benzothiazole schiff base hybrids was elucidated in both intact bacterial cells and plasmid DNA. The potent antimicrobial activity of the hybrids may be due to membrane perturbing mode of action explicated by membrane depolarization assay and fluorescent assisted cell cytometry (FACS) study on intact bacterial cell. However, the activity may also be due to the intracellular mode of action explicated by DNA cleavage study on plasmid DNA

Spilanthes filicaulis (Compositae or Asteraceae) is a genus comprising of over 60 species that are widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, such as Africa, America, Borneo, India, Sri Lanka and Asia. The total phenolic, flavonoid, tannins, b-carotene and lycopene content of the leaf and flower parts of Spilanthes filicaulis were evaluated. UV-Vis spectrophotometric scanning of leaf and flower in ethanol was also carried out. The methanolic extracts of leaf and flower of Spilanthes filicaulis had higher phenolic, flavonoid, tannin and ascorbic acid contents these bioactive compounds contribute to the antioxidant activity of the plant.

The study is on the rate of Unemployment in Nigeria as a result of the failure of Public Enterprises. The objective of the study therefore is to identify the impact Public Enterprises failure had on Unemployment rate in Nigeria. This was achieved through the analysis of secondary sources of data and other documentary evidences on the issues. The study discovered that the failure of Public Enterprises in Nigeria had contributed immensely to the Unemployment rate. Conclusively, the Privatization of Public Enterprises in Nigeria had led to massive loss of jobs due to lack of stable trade unions that will negotiate workers disengagement or exit in accordance with the law. The study therefore recommended that in order to provide employment to the unemployed in Nigeria, Public Enterprises should be revamped and managed in the spirits of State Capitalism or purely on full commercialization basis.

This research paper is an attempt to understand how the cultural and social dimensions which operates in the Indian Cultural Context. The research has coined a term called “Cultural Conscience” in order to get a clearer picture of how the various dimensions interact and its effect on the psyche the term has been introduced. The aim of this research is to see how these mould the psyche of the individual and it is being explored through the perspective of the therapist. The sample size for the study was Clinical and counselling psychologists.10 psychologists were interviewed. The tool used for data collection was semi- structured interviews. The analysis for the data was done using thematic analysis. Four global themes were arrived at. The global themes identified were Identity Crisis, Identity Formation, Self- Sacrifice in Clients and Shame and Guilt in Therapy. The manner in which the cultural factors influence one’s way and nature of relationships that is formed with the external world is also studied in this research.

The purpose of the study is to identify the characteristics of the Zimbabwean tour operators with a view of ascertaining how these characteristics impacted on their adoption of information communication technologies. Quantitative method was used to gather data for the study utilizing self administered structured questionnaires. The study showed that the majority of the tour operators were small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) most of whom were family owned. It was concluded that the size and ownership characteristics of the tour operators precluded them from prioritizing adoption of information communication technologies. The study recommended that tour operators need to be empowered through ICT awareness training programmes.

The role of oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of various diseases has been established. Maintaining the steady balance between reactive oxygen species and natural antioxidants is a crucial factor, and could probably serve as a major mechanism in preventing damage by oxidative stress induced by toxic substances. A comparative study and correlation analysis of malondialdehyde (MDA), serum vitamins (A, E and C) and the redox active metals (Cu, Fe and Zn) in CCl4 induced oxidative stress in albino rats with various doses of CCl4 were determined. The serum levels of oxidative stress markers were compared between the normal and test groups. The result showed a significant increase in the serum vitamins A and E in the CCl4 induced oxidative stress rats compared to control rats (P<0.05). However, the serum level of vitamin C was not statistically different compared to control rats (P>0.05). MDA correlated strongly and positively with vitamin C (r=0.94), Vitamin A(r=0.87), Vitamin E and Fe(r= 0.90 and 0.87 respectively) while the serum MDA showed a weak positive relationships with Zn(r=0.02) and Cu(r=0.47).Thus, the increased serum levels of some antioxidant vitamins and the redox metals in the experimental rats as observed in this study could be a compensatory regulation in response to induced oxidative stress by CCl4.The evidence from this study lends credence to the ability of endogenous antioxidants to counter the effects of free radicals generated by hepatotoxic substances and maintain the steady-state of prooxidant-antioxidant balance in the system.

Shipbuilding was once a flourishing trade along the coast of Bengal 400 years ago. Countries flocked to her shipyards to get the best wooden commercial and military ships available at the time. However, with the advent of the industrial revolution, the shipbuilders of Bengal lagged behind in the fabrication of the primary new construction material that was sweeping the world, namely steel. As a result of this lack of skill, Bengal rapidly lost her position amongst the great shipbuilders in the world. Today, Bangladesh has resumed the process of inheriting that lost heritage of shipbuilding. Being a young shipbuilding country of only 2 decades, Bangladesh has already started making ripples in the international shipbuilding market by fetching handsome orders from as far away as Europe and Africa. The prospects for future growth, based on industry analysis of the key forecasting variables, can only be labelled as positive. However, a lack of skilled shipbuilding personnel is hindering Bangladesh‟s chances in the global industry. This policy paper has presented numerous recommendations spanning the provision of „specialised training to foster the development of local human resource‟ to „recruitment of foreign skilled personnel‟ as means for supplying the local demand for skills. Additionally, joint industry action in areas such as training centres, university course development and labour supply forecasting has been promoted.

Filariasis (Philariasis) is a parasitic and infectious tropical disease that is caused by thread-like filarial nematode worms and their larvae. Filariasis is rarely fatal and it is the second leading cause of permanent and long-term disability in the world. The larvae transmit the disease to humans through a mosquito bite. Considering the Tubulin protein as drug target, which is the principle component of the Microtubular system in the filarial nematodes, the drugs were found by using the Drug Bank and their analogs by using NCI Enhanced Database Browser. Benzimidazole carbamates, a class of microtubule depolymerizing drugs was found to act by disrupting the assembly of tubulin dimers into microtubules. Thus the filarial nematode muscular system gets severely affected. The Filariasis can be prevented and eradicated by administrating one of the drugs belonging to benzimidazole carbamates class. Using Discovery Studio Visualisation tool, the analogs of this class of drugs were docked with the tubulin protein and novel drug was identified for an effective treatment against Filaria.

This paper contributes to an understanding of the main factors and actors that create the imperative for educational change in the six member countries of the East African Community (EAC) and how governance dynamics reflect on their policy positions. The method of study is qualitative and uses mainly existing literature as a synthesis. The study notes that the main drivers of educational change in the region are national and political transformation agenda; foreign aid conditionality; the advent and revival of the East African Community; and patronage, clientelism and corruption inherent in the neo-patrimonial set-up of the state. The member countries of the bloc initially drew upon the imperative of nationbuilding back in the 1960s to assign value to educational change as intertwined with Independence from colonial rule. Orthodox reform later assumed greater prominence in the 1980s and 1990s as aid conditionality drastically undermined gains made in educational expansion. Reforms undertaken in late 1990s and 2000s have been in response to the quest for democratisation in East Africa. Amid the clamour for policy convergence on educational change, there is need for a regionwide process of mutual policy borrowing, considerable harmonisation of curricula for secondary & higher education, and increased student and staff mobility. The study concludes that the history of state formation, political competition and statesociety relations in the EAC points to a complex variable of macro policy convergence in educational change and governance that calls for consummate tact as the region seeks a market-mediated identity and contemplates political federation.

As a new source of natural antioxidants, there is now an expansion of interest in phytochemicals to be used in foods and pharmaceutical preparations to substitute synthetic antioxidants, which are being restricted due to their potential health risks and toxicity. The present investigation deals with the in vitro antioxidant activity of different solvent extracts of whole plant of Naregamia alata using various antioxidants model systems viz., DPPH, Hydroxyl, superoxide and ABTS+ radical cation scavenging activities. The ethanol extract of N. alata whole plant showed strong superoxide radical scavenging activity. The reducing power of the extracts were determined and compared with standard ascorbic acid. The reducing power increased with increase in concentration. Among the solvent tested, methanol extract of N. alata possessed strong reducing activity. The antioxidants that are present in the whole plant of N. alata studied in this investigation could be used to inhibit or prevent the harmful consequences of oxidative stress. The antioxidant effect could be related to the free radical scavengers like flavonoids and phenolic compounds.

Mediastinal teratoma is a germinal tumor that results from embryologic disorders or germ primitive cells in the mediastinum. It’s a retrospective study concerning 5 patients addressed to our center for mediastinal tumor. Main symptoms were chest pain, dyspnea and pleural effusion syndrome. Computer tomography and chest x-rays were done for 4 patients. We found a bulky mass in left pleura, an anterior and right mediastinal Cyst, an anterior and left upper mediastinal Cyst, a bulky mass anterior in the mediastinum. In one patient, echocardiography showed a pericardial effusion with compression of cardiac chambers. Surgery was cystectomy through a posterolateral thoracotomy in many cases or a median sternotomy in one case. There was any major complication. Mediastinal teratoma have to be suspected in a tumor at the chest x-rays of a young adult. Its treatment remains complete resection of the tumor by surgery to avoid a recurrence tumor

Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease which consists Joint pain, inflammation, synovial proliferation and damage of articular cartilage. Morning stiffness along with joints pain is a primary diagnosis. If not treated it can lead deformity of the wrist, fingers, toes. NSAIDs are the first line treatment. Now a days DMARDs are frequently used as soon as RA is confirmed along with some corticosteroids. The present study reveals that use of prednisolone has a miraculous pain relieving effect over deflazacort even for short term regime.