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T. Viswanathan ¹

Affiliations
1 Indian National Scientific Documentation Centre, 14, Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi 110 067, IN

Abstract

The validity of the Fifth law of Library Science i.e., Library is a growing organism is looked into in the context of advancements in modern technology and their impact on libraries. The use of CD-ROMs in place of conventional books is visualised. The problems and prospects of CD-ROMs are explained.

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Nishandhini Marimuthu ¹, T. Viswanathan ¹, Mahendran Radha ¹, P. R. Rathisre ¹, Jeyabaskar Suganya ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Bioinformatics, School of Life Sciences, Vels University, Pallavaram, Chennai-600117, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

Currently, World is witnessing an inimitable growth in the practice of herbal medicines. Ballota nigra Linn (Black horehound) of the family Lamiaceae, was found to possess large number of pharmacological values like antioxidants, Neurosedative effect, Hypoglycemic effect, Antimicrobial, insecticidal effect and Anticholinesterase activities. To the best of our knowledge this is first new report on the plant Ballota nigra in india. Hence, the objective of the study is to analyse the bioactive constituents from the leaves of Ballota nigra. Preliminary phytochemical screening of the leaf extract was carried out with five different solvents of increasing polarity (Hexane, Chloroform, Ethyl Acetate, Methanol, and Aqueous).Qualitative phytochemical analysis of all the extracts was performed by standard methods and it reveals the presence of wide range of Phytoconstituents like Carbohydrates, Tannins, Saponin, Flavonoids, Alkaloids, Quinones, Terpenoids, Glycosides, Triterpenoids, Phenols, Coumarins, Acids, Proteins, Cardiac glycosides and Phytosterols in different deliberations. However, richness of Phytochemicals was observed in methanolic leaf extract. Initial studies will serve as base for further research in evaluating therapeutic potentials of the plant compounds by in vitro studies.

Keywords

Ballota nigra Linn., Bioactive Constituents, Qualitative, Leaf Extract and Pharmacological Values.

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T. Viswanathan ¹, R. Sriram ¹, Prarthana Mukherjee ¹

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1 Symbiosis Institute of Business Management Bengaluru (SIBM), Electronic City − 560100, Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN

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Forecasting volatility is a key process in pricing stock and index options. Accurate forecasting of future volatility would facilitate the traders and investors to make an informed decision. The study examines the market efficiency of exchange traded index options in India. We investigate the predictive power of implied volatility of Nifty index options in forecasting the future stock market volatility. The efficient market hypothesis believes that the implied contains all past information, thereby making it a superior volatility forecast for the underlying asset. Our study is based on the implied volatility of Nifty index options for the years between 2010 and 2018. In this paper, we compare the accuracy of expected future volatility using implied volatility concerning historical volatility. We study the implied volatility for Nifty 50 index option over the last seven years and compare the results against the ARMA model and historical forecasts to re-establish the superiority of implied volatility and efficiency of the Indian option market.

Keywords

Historical Volatility, Implied Volatility, Volatility Forecast.

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N. Bhavana ¹, T. Viswanathan ¹, C. S. Ramshankar ¹, A. Sreevigneshwaran ¹, N. Krishna Kumar ¹

Affiliations
1 Information technology company, 218, Cowley Brown Road, R S Puram, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

We are in the era of growing and developing technologies, where immersive technology is one among them. Immersive technology is designed using a computer program, also known as interactive technology, which is being used worldwide. It replicates real world in digital form. Immersive technology has a wide range of tools which include Virtual Reality (VR), Augment Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR). These technologies allow the person to feel that they are actually present within the environment. This can be achieved through motion capturing such as body postures and gestures that are used for interacting within the environment. Several attempts are made to use these technologies in businesses such as Manufacturing process and Advertisement Industries to promote new products. Currently, many industries started experimenting with VR, but still hesitate to fully commit. On the other hand, many are interested in the state of being free from tension and anxiety, but do not want to put into financial schemes on the technology’s hardware. The paper pays attention to the challenges involved in using this Interactive technology in commercial activity successfully.

Keywords

Augment Reality, Motion Capturing, VR Environment, Challenges of Implementation.

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D. Surendran ¹, C. S. Ramshankar ¹, T. Viswanathan ¹, D. Srisabarinathan ¹, P. Vinoth Kumar ¹

Affiliations
1 Maxbyte Technologies, Information technology company, 218, Cowley Brown Road, R S Puram, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, IN

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Smart factory owners, manufacturing executives, and operation managers are looking for improving the budgets, targets, goal settings, deadlines, speed, efficiency, and lead-time. Maintain product quality after factory changes. With Industry 4.0, everyone is trying to transform the production process that accomplishes the factors mentioned above. There are multiple approaches found for manufacturing industries. However, there are few best practices that will help in digitization and implement digital factory. By analyzing the transformative approach of Industry 4.0, these practices are built for any organization to progress gradually. This paper aims to bring you the different perspectives gained while studying the transformation that can occur in the next few years. Also, it emphasizes on various key challenges faced to implement the practices in the industry. Finally, gives an overview of the best practices to implement the digital factory.

Keywords

IIoT, Digital Factory, Digitization, Best practices, Industry 4.0.

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