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M. Das ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food and Nutrition, Faculty of Home Science, Jorhat, Assam, IN

Abstract

To test the effectiveness of iron-folate supplementation and anthelminthic therapy against morbidity and productivity (in terms of money earned) 300 samples in the age group of 25-45 yrs. were randomly selected and pair matched for weight and haemoglobin and formed three groups namely, group I receiving 60 mg of elemental iron and group II receiving 120 mg of elemental iron and a Placebo. Supplementation was assigned for 180 days at a stretch. It was found that in both the treated groups, there was decrease in the incidence of morbidity, absenteeism and increase in the haemoglobin level and money earning capacity. Increment in haemoglobin level from baseline to final was 2.94 g/dl in group I and 3.14 g/dl in group II. Decrease in the incidence of morbidity in group I from baseline to final intervention was 53 per cent and in group II was 62 per cent. Correlation studies revealed that morbidity has a negative correlation with money earning capacity and haemoglobin level had positive effect on the productivity in terms of money earned and absenteeism. The treated groups were found to become more alert, responsive and demonstrated a feeling of fitness and willingness to turn out more work.

Keywords

Iron-folate, Supplementation,anthelminthic,morbidity,anaemia

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T. Mukherjee ¹, S. Chatterjee Halder ¹, M. Das ²

Affiliations
1 Scottish Church College, 1&3 Urquhart Square, Kolkata-700006, IN
2 Dept. of Chemical Engineering, University of Calcutta, 92, A.P.C Road, Kolkata-700009, IN

Abstract

The dyes present in textile effluent impart persistent color to the receiving streams and interfere with photosynthesis of the phytoplankton and ecosystem. The triphenylmethane dye malachite green is highly soluble in water and has long been used in the aquaculture industry as a fungicide, parasiticide, and disinfectant. Malachite green is highly toxic to mammalian cells at concentrations as low as 0.1 mg/ml. It also enhances liver tumor formation in rats and causes reproductive abnormalities in rabbits and fish. A bacterial species namely Enterobacter asburiae XJUHX-4TM was isolated from dye contaminating site of a small scale dyeing industry, situated at Habra and was found to show high decolorizing activity against Malachite Green. Decolorization of Malachite was studied by the organism. The organism was utilized in its live form, immobilized form and heat killed-dry form. The organism was found to be most active with respect to decolorization in its live form. The live organism was found to be most promising decolorizer of the dye followed by its immobilized form and dry form. From the experiments conducted it was concluded that the organism is a potent decolorizer of the dye Malachite Green which can be utilized in the treatment of industrial effluent in subsequent studies.

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M. Panigrahi ¹, M. Das ²

Affiliations
1 Exploration and Production, Reliance Industries Ltd, Navi Mumbai 400 701, IN
2 Department of Geology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar 751 004, IN

Abstract

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Vijaya Laxmi ¹, M. Das ¹, D. K. Mohanta ¹, B. M. Karan ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, IN

Abstract

Ever growing vehicle population has been a global phenomenon and thus the license plate recognition becomes an important task both from legal as well as database perspective. In this paper a method for extraction of license plate of a vehicle is presented using extended Hough transform (EHT). The extended Hough transform is used to efficiently extract the license plate of a vehicle, so as to later use it for identifying the vehicle through its license plate. This method has advantage over other methods that it reduces the need for large memory and has higher speed for processing. So it can be used for real-time applications.

Keywords

Canny Edge Detection, Extended Hough Transform (EHT), License Plate Localization (LPL), License Plate (LP), Vehicle's License Plate (VLP).

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M. Das ¹

Affiliations
1 Tripura Engineering College, IN

Abstract

The paper reviews relevant provisions of I.S. and I .R .C . Codes & Specifications regarding some important materials being used in India for construction of Prestressed Concrete Bridges. Comparatively much lesser attention has been given in I .R .C . Codes & Specifications regarding materials of Prestressed Concrete Bridges. Hence, frequently Bridge Engineers concerned are consulting relevant I.S. Codes & Specifications & also other literatures for design & construction of such bridges. I.S. 1343-1960 code provisions have much wider coverage for both Post-tensioned & Pre-tensioned Prestreseed Concrete Structures including bridges (CI. 6. 7. 8 has a specific reference). The paper suggests also some improvements of the provisions & Co-ordination between these codes & specifications for preventing wastage, reduction & economic use of materials concerned.

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