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A. Yadav ¹, D. Pathak ², F. Alam ², N. Vyas ³

Affiliations
1 Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, NIMS Medical College, Jaipur, IN
2 Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, IN
3 Department of Microbiology, SMS Medical College Jaipur, IN

Abstract

Forensic medical personnel are at risk of exposure to blood-borne viruses including HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C virus. The aim of this study was to determine seropositivity of HIV, HBV and HCV among a cadaver population at the SMS hospital, Jaipur. The study group consists of Four hundred eighteen randomly picked subjects over a period of one year from October 2008 to September 2009. These cadavers were screened for HIV antibodies, HBs Antigen (hepatitis B surface antigen) and HCV antibodies (hepatitis C virus antibodies) by applying ELISA Test. For HIV antibodies initial reactive tests were confirmed by Tridot Test and SD Bioline test as per NACO guideline. The maximum numbers of deceased in the present study group were in the age range of 15-44 years being 295 in number (70.58%). Out of these, 224 (75.9%) were males and 71 (24.06%) were females. In all 46 (11.0%) samples out of 418 were seropositive for HIV, HBV and HCV infections. From 418 subjects, 10 were seropositive for HIV (2.39%).all of them males. Seropositivity for HCV was found in 7(1.67%); males only. Out of 29 subjects seropositive for HBV, majority i.e. 17 (58.62%) were in age range of 15-44 years. In the serological status of HBV, 29(6.94%) subjects showed positive results. Among them 21 were males and 8 were females. All forensic cadavers should be treated as potentially infectious and universal precautions should be taken.

Keywords

HIV, HBV, HCV, Cadaver

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A. Chauhan ¹, P. K. Arora ², A. Yadav ², R. M. Singh ², D. K. Sharma ², S. C. Mathur ², G. N. Singh ²

Affiliations
1 Indian Pharmacopoeial Laboratory, Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt, of India, Sector -23, Rajnagar, Ghaziabad - 201002, IN
2 Indian Pharmacopoeial Laboratory, Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt, of India, Sector -23, Rajnagar, Ghaziabad- 201002, IN

Abstract

A simple, selective, precise and sensitive high performance thin-layer chromatographic (HPTLC) method has been developed and validated for the analysis of ondansetron hydrochloride both in bulk drug and in tablet dosage forms. The separation was performed on pre-coated silica gel 60 GF²⁵⁴ plates using methanol:triethylamine:glacial acetic acid (9.5:0.5:0.1, v/v/v) as mobile phase. Densitometric analysis was performed in reflectance-absorbance mode at 309 nm. The linear regression analysis data for the calibration plot showed good linear relationship with R² = 0.998 ± 0.00047 in the range of 300-1100 ng spot^-1. The minimum amount of ondansetron hydrochloride that could be detected and quantified was 54.60 and 165.46 ng spot^-1 respectively. The mean retardation factor (R_f) for ondansetron hydrochloride was found to be 0.77 ± 0.01. The developed method was validated according to International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines for specificity, linearity, range, accuracy, precision, detection limit, quantitation limit and robustness etc.

Keywords

Ondansetron Hydrochloride, HPTLC, Method Validation.

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L. Kumar ¹, S. K. Jurel ¹, N. Mishra ¹, A. Yadav ², D. S. Gupta ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Prosthodontics Faculty of Dental Sciences, C.S.M Medical University Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, IN
2 Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology B.B.D College of Dental Sciences Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, IN
3 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College and Research Centre Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, IN

Abstract

A grossly decayed tooth sometime poses difficulty in fabrication of FDP, The post core is often required to gain support from the remaining tooth structure, In a multiischolar_mained tooth where more then one ischolar_main were used as support the path of insertion of post is difficult, in those cases a custom split post and core has to be fabricated. This case report describes a simple and scientific multidisciplinary approach towards management of grossly decayed tooth. The technique seems to be effective for extensively damaged teeth that lack sufficient tooth structure to create an adequate ferrule of 1.5 to 2 mm for the final crown.

Keywords

Split Post-Core, Metal Try-In, Porcelain Try-In.

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N. K. Satsangi ¹, A. Yadav ², P. Singh ², V. S. Satsangi ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Automobile Engineering, Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University), Dayalbagh, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, IN
2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University), Dayalbagh, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, IN
3 R.E.I Intermediate College, Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University), Dayalbagh, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, IN

Abstract

The objective of this study is to design a Solar Photovoltaic System for R.E.I Intermediate College Dayalbagh, Agra as well as calculations, to establish Solar Photovoltaic System, to reduce a burden of State Electricity Board. This paper shows detail procedure of specifying each component of the photovoltaic system and as a case study a college in Dayalbagh, Agra, UP, India. This study also shows cost analysis including panels cost, battery cost, inverter cost, labor and installation cost. This study shows initial investment is high still within few years it only returns this amount but also gain substantial dividing during the system life span. The output of this photovoltaic system depends on a various factors just like solar irradiance, weather condition, and geographical location of project site. The preliminary design analysis will show that the project is socially beneficial to the community and country.

Keywords

Battery, Inverter, Photovoltaic Array.

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S. Mangaraj ¹, S. Mohanty ², S. Swain ³, A. Yadav ⁴

Affiliations
1 Centre of Excellence on Soybean Processing and Utilization, ICAR-CIAE, Bhopal 462 038, IN
2 LARPM, Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar 751 024, IN
3 Divisions of Natural Resource Management, ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute, Port Blair 744 105, IN
4 Agro Produce Processing and Division, ICAR-CIAE, Bhopal 462 038, IN

Abstract

The aim of this study was to develop commercial polylactic acid (PLA), PLA + polyethylene glycol (PEG) and PLA + polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT)-based biodegradable films using blown film extrusion technology. The films produced were characterized for morphological, structural, optical, mechanical and thermal properties. The haze %, tensile strength, oxygen transmission rate (OTR), water vapour transmission rate (WVTR) parameters were varied from 10.65% to 28%, 48.3 to 56.49 MPa, 194.55 to 318.25 cc/m²/day and 175 to 318.18 (gm/m²/day) respectively for developed films. The study showed that better haze properties in biofilm are achived by compatibilizing with PEG. Thermal degradation of virgin PLA takes place in a single weight loss step with degradation peak at 349.77°C compared to PLA + PBAT blended that took two weight loss step. Fouriertransform infrared spectroscopy study was used to monitor the absorption peak shifts in specific regions to determine the known functional group interactions of the PLA with various types of materials. In all the films the absorbtion peaks appeared at 1451.2–1451.7 and 2921.2–2944.3 cm^–1 corresponding to asymmetrical deformation of C–H bond. The stretching of C=O band vibration appeared at 1745.2–1745.7 cm^–1 in PLA, PLA + PEG and PLA + PBAT film. From the fracture scanning electron microscope micrographs, there was smooth surface texture for films, and no interfacial differences were visible indicating the presence of a single phase and structural integrity of the films. The developed packaging films were subjected to MA packaging study with capsicum and found to be at par with low-density polyethylene + linear low-density polyethylene in maintaining the texture, colour and overall market quality.

Keywords

Biodegradable Film, Characterization, Extrusion Blown Film, PBAT, Polyethylene Glycol, Polylactic Acid.

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