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K. Subash ¹, R. Vinu ², K. Vijayaraja ³

Affiliations
1 Sathyabama University, Chennai – 600119, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Department of ECE, Toc H Institute of Science and Technology, Kochi – 682313, Kerala, IN
3 Department of Aeronautical Engineering, KCG College of Technology, Hindustan Group, Chennai – 600097, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

Objectives: To reduce maintenance downtime in operational cycle by integrating automatic identification techniques in the existing aircraft maintenance and utilization environment of a frontline squadron is discussed in this paper. Methods/Statistical Analysis: Along with explaining the routine calendar and hourly based aircraft maintenance philosophies of a frontline aircraft usage of an application software to undertake real-time status monitoring of aircraft maintenance and repair in a frontline squadron is discussed in brief. The effective utilization of the optical barcode functions, barcode generation and their unique application in personnel identification and maintenance enhancement in a frontline squadron is discussed in detail. Findings: The probable reasons for increase in aircraft downtime of military aircraft during defect rectifications and routine inspections and the facility enhancement envisaged in a frontline squadron due to integration of the maintenance monitoring application in the existing aircraft maintenance and utilization environment is explained in the paper. The reduction in aircraft down time in the operational cycle of a frontline military aircraft is the direct indicator of increase the operational efficiency. Application/Improvements: The implementation of an maintenance monitoring application using optical identification technique and the resultant enhancement in the operation efficiency due to aircraft downtime reduction is explained in detail.

Keywords

Barcode, Downtime, Frontline Squadron, Inspection, Maintenance

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S. Radha ¹, S. P. Rajalakshmi ², K. Subash ³, K. Samraj ¹

Affiliations
1 Siddha Clinical Research Unit, Tirupati – 517507, Andhra Pradesh, IN
2 Santhigiri Siddha Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram – 695589, Kerala, IN
3 Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women, Tirupati – 517507, Andhra Pradesh, IN

Abstract

Respiratory Tract Infections (RTIs) are the most common, and potentially most severe, of infections treated by health care practitioners. Lower RTIs along with influenza, are the most common cause of death by infection. The fatality risk is doubled if the person is with other morbid conditions or in extremes of age. These seasonal respiratory infections caused by viruses are of more concern as their spread is very vast than we imagine. COVID-19 (corona virus disease 2019) is such a pandemic respiratory illness caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a strain of Corona virus. The emerging anti-microbial resistance and easy spread of respiratory pathogens has also increased the challenge for appropriate management of RTI like COVID-19. Drugs with anti-viral property and potency to prevent the comorbidity stand are the need of the hour. This review article includes information on preclinical studies and clinical studies to add a scientific validation to formulations that are commonly used in Siddha system of Medicine. The ingredients of the Siddha drugs possessing anti-viral property and immune-modulatory effect particularly against respiratory pathogens are elaborated. Evidence of anti-viral property has been made out to the light for further clinical trials.

Keywords

Antiviral Drug, Immuno-modulator, Influenza, Respiratory Tract Infection, Siddha Medicine, COVID-19

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