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The IoT, which refers to the process in which billions of devices are connected to the Internet, has emerged as an essential component of today's society. Yet, the safety of data exchange and the identification of devices in IoT networks have emerged as significant concerns in recent years. Also, there will be a significant drop in the effectiveness of the conventional consensus process. This study presents a novel consensus technique, Proof of IoT (PIoT), to address the security and authentication‐related issues in the IoT Infrastructure. It uses blockchain‐based smart contracts to securely transfer the data and uniquely identify the device on the IoT‐based network. PIoT uses a reputation assessment technique that involves complex cryptographic NuCypher‐based security computations to authenticate and update the data across IoT devices. This contract assures that only authorized parties can access the information recorded in the blockchain. A reward‐based filtering technique is developed for PIoT to identify malicious nodes with harmful actions, preventing them from contributing to consensus. Compared to specific conventional methods, PIoT performs better in simulations. Compared with LPBFT, DAC4SH Consensus, the Point of Interaction in blockchain‐based PIoT improved by 74.7% and 96.8%, respectively. When compared to DAC4SH, PIoT shows an overall 15% improvement in the security of the blockchain under the IoT. In addition to providing a secure method of communication between IoT devices, the given study also provides security against various IoT attacks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Zinc phosphide (Zn3P2) poisoning represents a severe and often fatal toxicological emergency, especially prevalent in agricultural regions where it is used as a rodenticide. This case series investigates the morbidity and mortality associated with early presentations of zinc phosphide poisoning in a tertiary care center. Despite advances in critical care, the mortality rates for zinc phosphide poisoning remain high, highlighting the need for improved early recognition and management strategies. Materials And Methods: This retrospective case series was conducted at the Emergency Department of Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Tamil Nadu, from January 2023 to June 2023. Patients presenting with confirmed zinc phosphide ingestion within six hours were included. Data collected included demographic details, clinical presentations, laboratory findings, treatment administered, complications, and outcomes. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. Results: Seven cases were analyzed, with patients' ages ranging from 22 to 75 years. The time from ingestion to presentation varied from 15 minutes to six hours. Common symptoms included vomiting, sweating, and abdominal pain. Gastric lavage was performed in most cases, and treatments included N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and Vitamin K. Complications observed included coagulopathy, hepatic dysfunction, respiratory distress, and neurological impairment. The mortality rate was significant, with two patients succumbing within a day of ingestion. Conclusion: Zinc phosphide poisoning is associated with high morbidity and mortality, emphasizing the need for early detection and aggressive management. Despite supportive treatments, the high fatality rate underscores the need for better management protocols and preventive measures. Public health efforts should focus on reducing the use of toxic substances in agricultural settings and increasing community awareness about the dangers of zinc phosphide. Further research is needed to develop specific antidotes and improve supportive care strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article studies the television show Big Little Lies (2017-2019) in order to showcase how domestic violence is dramatized as a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that lies in the matrix of multiple forms of violence and trauma. By examining the selected fictional narratives through the lenses of theoretical concepts such as the Power and Control Wheel, betrayal trauma, and insidious trauma, the article presents a discussion on the complex web within which domestic violence is embedded. Furthermore, the article relates the concept of monstrosity to domestic violence, which is discussed here in relation to a woman who had experienced an abusive childhood and a child character who constantly witnesses abuse to foreground the contagious feature of the violence that becomes an integral part of the family lineage. Finally, by discussing the notion of perpetrator trauma, the article states that not only the victims of domestic violence get traumatized but also the perpetrators themselves get traumatized by being the agents of violence. The article thus claims that its originality lies in the ability to foreground how the victim--perpetrator binary is problematized as we gradually unearth the underlying roots of violence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The abnormalities in the heart rhythm result in various cardiac issues affecting the normal functioning of the heart. Early diagnosis helps prevent serious outcomes and to treat them effectively. This work focuses on classifying the various abnormalities with the changes in the heart rhythm and demographic data. The pretrained convolution neural network models classify the wavelet scattered data of different arrhythmic electrocardiograms (ECGs). Methods: The ECG signals of different anomalies from the PhysioNet database are re-sampled and segmented. The sampling is done using the linear interpolation method, which estimates values between the sample points based on nearby data points. The inter-dependence variances among the data points were extracted using wavelet scattering. The one-dimensional (1D) signal data are converted into 2D scalogram images using continuous wavelet transform. Pretrained deep learning models are used to extract features from the scalogram images and classify using a support vector machine classifier. The classification results are analyzed using various performance metrics such as precision, specificity, recall, F-measure, and accuracy. The relationship between the model performance and network depth and learnables is analyzed. Results: The classification results show that the ResNet18 achieves higher accuracy of 98.81% for raw data and 97.05% for wavelet scattered data. No dependency exists between the model depth, network parameters, and performance. The ResNet18 model achieves higher precision, recall, specificity, and F-measure values of 96.49%, 96.42%, 98.24%, and 96.45%, respectively, for wavelet scattered data. Conclusions: The ResNet18 achieves generalized results in classifying dimensionality-reduced data with reduced computational cost and high accuracy. The DenseNet model achieves higher performance metrics for raw data, whereas the ResNet18 model achieves higher performance metrics for wavelet scattered data. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Most of the recent research has focused on the Internet of Things (IoT) and its applications. The open interface and network connectivity of the interconnected systems under the IoT network make them vulnerable to hackers. A model has been proposed to identify and classify IoT routing attacks. To generate IoT routing datasets, the Cooja simulator is used at first. The IoT routing dataset is then augmented into larger volumes using ADASYN, which is also used to solve the class imbalance problems. A deep learning hybrid model based on a Long-Short-Term Memory (LSTM) network and adaptive Mayfly Optimization Algorithm (LAMOA) was presented for the classification of IoT attacks. The adaptive MOA adjusts the weights in the various layers of the LSTM network and the Fully Connected Layer with SoftMax Classification. As part of the validation process, the proposed model was also compared with benchmark datasets NSL-KDD, BoT-IoT, and IoT-23. Using benchmark datasets, LAMOA achieved 99.94% accuracy for multiclassifications, 99.92% accuracy for binary classifications, and 98.42% accuracy for real-time datasets. Compared to other models, our proposed model significantly improves the accuracy of each attack's classification by 5–10%. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Resin-based composites are increasingly employed in dental restorations due to their esthetics. Flexural strength is the characteristic feature of a substance, and it can be described as the stress present in the material just before it renders in a flexure test. The purpose of this study was to determine the flexural strength of a bulk-fill composite following immersion in fruit juices. Ten samples of bulk-fill type composite filling material were created, with four samples from Restofill (Group 1) and four samples from Ivoclar Vivadent (Group 2). Out of which, four specimens of each brand were included for immersion in fruit juices; two specimens were kept as control. The eight samples were put through a flexural strength test, with four remaining as controls, before being measured for maximum force and displacement on the Instron E3000 universal testing equipment. SPSS version 23 (IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 23.0. Armonk, NY: IBM Corp.) was used to examine the calculated flexural strength. The composite Ivoclar has a mean flexural strength of 20.52, whereas the composite Restofill has a mean flexural strength of 20.55. The P value for the independent sample t-test between the two groups, Ivoclar and Restofill, was 0.089 (>0.05), which is statistically insignificant. It is clear from this research that the bulk-fill composite resin Ivoclar has a low flexural strength when compared to the sample Restofill after immersion in fruit juices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Biomedical waste (BMW) is any sort of litter generated in the course of human or animal research operations, such as diagnosis, treatment, or immunization, or during the development or trial of pharmaceutical products or in health camps. In dental sectors, BMW, if not adequately handled, can provide a number of health risks to dental practitioners, patients, and other dental healthcare service providers who operate in dental offices. The aim of the study is to examine the knowledge, awareness, and practice of BMW segregation among dental offices. A well-framed questionnaire containing 10 self-structured questions was formed and distributed among 100 students of dentistry through an online Google Forms link. The results were collected, tabulated, and statistically analyzed using the Software SPSS. Chi-square test was performed to assess the P value. Biological waste segregation was known to 98% of the participants, in which most of them had more than 10 years of expertise in dentistry. It is evident that dentists with a lot of experience over the years in the field of dentistry possess considerably increased awareness regarding the segregation of BMWs in their dental offices. Chi-square test done between the years of experience in dentistry and the knowledge on BMW segregation reveals that 0.031 < 0.05 is the P value, which is statistically significant. Most dentists having experience of above 10 years in the field of dentistry have excellent knowledge and practice of segregating BMWs in their dental offices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Single-object tracking is a well-known and challenging research topic in computer vision. Over the last two decades, numerous researchers have proposed various algorithms to solve this problem and achieved promising results. Recently, Transformer-based tracking approaches have ushered in a new era in single-object tracking by introducing new perspectives and achieving superior tracking robustness. In this paper, we conduct an in-depth literature analysis of Transformer tracking approaches by categorizing them into CNN-Transformer based trackers, Two-stream Two-stage fully-Transformer based trackers, and One-stream One-stage fully-Transformer based trackers. In addition, we conduct experimental evaluations to assess their tracking robustness and computational efficiency using publicly available benchmark datasets. Furthermore, we measure their performances on different tracking scenarios to identify their strengths and weaknesses in particular situations. Our survey provides insights into the underlying principles of Transformer tracking approaches, the challenges they encounter, and the future directions they may take.

Morphometric analysis of foot outlines is a classic means of orthopaedic diagnosis. In forensics and physical anthropology, it is commonly used for the estimation of stature and body mass. The analysis of normal and pathological differences in human foot morphology is indispensable to various biomedical specialities, including orthopaedics, orthotic designs, sports sciences, forensics, ergonomics, anthropology etc. The aim of this study is to analyse the morphometric study of foot among the adult population. This study was conducted among 50 adults where 25 females and 25 males aged between 18 to 25 years. Right foot outlines of all the 50 subjects were taken using classic and geometric morphometric methods. By measuring the foot length and breadth, the foot index was calculated. The data obtained are statistically analysed. Both foot size and foot outline shape are sexually dimorphic. The foot length of males was found to be 25.2 cm and for females was 23.3 cm. The foot width of males was observed as 9.1 cm and females was 8.25 cm. The foot index of males was found to be 36.1 cm and for females was 35.2 cm. Hence the foot length, foot breadth, heel breadth and foot index was higher for males than females comparatively. In this study, we observed foot arch types like 10 flat foot, 26 normal foot, 10 High foot and 4 Very high foot. Though the foot index of male was higher than the female, the significant variation of foot outlines between the male and female is very less. From the study, it has been concluded that the foot morphometry acts as a baseline in multidisciplinary fields like forensic, podiatry etc.. This morphometric study has to be carried out among a large number of adults to get the significant variation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Present days, individuals over the universe are getting progressively delicate to their eating routine. Unequal eating routine can cause numerous issues like weight gain, heftiness, sugar, and so forth. So various frameworks were grown to break down food pictures to compute calorie, sustenance level and so on. Food is one of the most significant necessities of each living being on earth. The individuals require their food to be new, unadulterated and of standard quality. The measures forced and computerization completed in food preparing industry deals with food quality. Presently a day, individuals over the universe are getting progressively delicate to their eating regimen. Weight is the significant reason for overweight this prompts the sort II diabetes, coronary illness and malignant growth. Estimating the food is significant for a fruitful solid eating regimen. Estimating calorie and sustenance in everyday food is one of the test techniques. Cell phone assumes a crucial job in the present innovative world utilizing this strategy will upgrade the issue in the admission of dietary utilization. In this venture, a food picture acknowledgement framework for estimating the calorie and sustenance esteem was created. The client needs to snap the photo of the food picture this framework will arrange the picture to recognize the kind of food and segment size and the acknowledgement data will gauge the quantity of calories in the food. In this framework the food region, size and volume will be utilized to figure the calorie and nourishment in an exact manner. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Super capacitors have emerged as a promising substitute for batteries and conventional capacitors which have played a key role as energy storage devices. The continuous concerns over green and low-cost concepts have motivated the consideration of natural materials as they are non-toxic and low cost. On the other hand, the realization of the dangers of liquid electrolytes has promoted the attention on gel polymer electrolytes to be used for devices. The prime objective of the present study is fabricating an electrochemical double-layer capacitor (EDLC) which is a type of super capacitor make using natural graphite and a gel polymer electrolyte. The electrolyte having the composition 0.5 PVdF-Co-HFP:0.70 MgTF:1 EC:1 DEC showed an optimum room temperature conductivity of 3.45 × 10−3 S cm−1. It was purely an ionic conductor having improved amorphous nature. EDLCs were fabricated with two identical natural graphite electrodes. Evaluation of EDLC was carried out using cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and galvanostatic charge-discharge test. The proposed electrode/electrolyte combination seemed to be suitable for the application in EDLCs. Specific capacitance values obtained are satisfactory to carry forward further investigations to improve performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tetragonal phase of LiY 1-x Gd x F 4 codoped with Yb/Er phosphors has been synthesized via solid-state reaction process for the optical behavior. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis has confirmed the presence of dopants and gadolinium in the expected charge state in the host lattice. Upconverted green and red emissions have been observed for the synthesized fluoride LiY 1-x Gd x F 4 phosphors at 980 nm excitation. Investigations are made to optimize the upconverted emission intensities and colour by changing gadolinium concentration in the host matrix. The photoluminescence and decay curve analysis has been carried out at 378 nm wavelength excitation in the developed phosphors. Image 1 • Impact of concentrations of Gd3+ in LiY 1-x Gd x F 4 :Yb 0.2 , Er 0.03 on the structural modification is studied. • Influence of Gd3+ ions on the Upconversion emissions is analyzed. • Display colour from the phosphors are examined using CIE chromaticity diagram. • Life time measurement of the phosphors are studied under UV excitation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Sutures are used for approximation of wound margins and to promote wound healing. Post-operative wound care is essential for uneventful wound healing. Normal saline rinse, chlorhexidine mouthwashes, hydrogen peroxide diluted with saline or fresh tap water are some of the frequently used mouth rinses used to maintain clean sutured wounds in intraoral surgery. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of chlorhexidine and warm saline mouth rinses against bacterial colonization on silk suture material in third molar surgery through microbiological analysis. Materials and Methods: This was a split-mouth prospective randomized clinical study involving a total of 25 patients requiring lower third molar surgery bilaterally. After the extraction of the third molar on the left side, all the participants were instructed to use warm saline mouth rinse (group 1) from the second postoperative day to the seventh postoperative day. Fifteen days later third molar surgery was done on the contralateral side followed by the use of 0.2% concentration of chlorhexidine mouth rinse (group 2) from the second postoperative day to seventh postoperative day. Microbial analysis from silk suture was performed, data were analysed in SPSS software and results obtained. Results: Bacterial adherence to sutures (colony forming units of bacteria) were more in group 1 compared to group 2 and the results were statistically significant (p < 0.05). Wound healing was complete and satisfactory in both the groups on the fifteenth postoperative day and none of the patients developed suture site infection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Numerous bioactive grafts have been studied for periodontal defect regeneration of which, b-Tricalcium Phospate (β-TCP) is a very promising bone graft. Hyaluronic Acid (HA), an essential component of periodontal ligament matrix plays a pivotal role in tissue growth, repair and remodeling. Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of 0.8% HA as an adjunct to β-TCP in the treatment of isolated human intrabony defects. Materials and Methods: This prospective clinical study was conducted at the Department of Periodontics, SRM Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, from January 2017 and December 2017 (followed-up to June 2018). The study included 30 intrabony defects from 16 chronic periodontitis patients, 15 of each were randomly assigned into either test/control groups and were reviewed till six months. After phase I therapy regenerative osseous surgery was performed at all the sites. Control sites received β-TCP bone graft alone and test group received β-TCP with 0.8% HA. Postsurgical clinical evaluation of Probing Pocket depth (PPD) and Clinical Attachment level (CAL) was done at three and six months, radiographs were repeated at six months to assess the bone fill. Statistical analysis using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.0 was done, Mann-Whitney U test and Wilcoxon-Signed Rank test were used to compare the intergroup and intragroup values respectively. Results: The mean age of the control and test groups were 45.7 and 48.5 years respectively. The PPD was reduced, CAL and bone fill were increased in both groups from baseline, indicating clinical effectiveness. From baseline to six months, the PPD reduction and gain in CAL in the test and control groups were 3.27±0.18 mm, 3.20±0.18 mm and 3.07±0.03 mm, 3.07±0.08 mm, respectively, which was statistically significant (p-value 0.05) in both clinical and radiographic parameters. Conclusion: Hyaluronic acid as an adjunct to β-TCP demonstrated only comparable outcomes despite obtaining substantial bone fill and attachment gain.

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to unearth the factors that influence tourists’ revisit intention. The proposed model of the study is grounded on using the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) and extending it with additional variables, i.e. satisfaction, destination image, perceived risk, service quality and perceived value. Design/methodology/approach – This study adopted a cross-sectional approach to collect data. The data were collected by conducting a field survey questionnaire on 330 respondents and were analysed using partial least squares version 3.2.9. Findings – The results show that perceived behavioural control, perceived value, destination image and satisfaction significantly affect visitors’ revisit intention. The influence of perceived value, perceived service quality and destination image on satisfaction is also confirmed. On the other hand, satisfaction is found to be a significant mediator between perceived service quality, destination image and perceived value. Originality/value – The extended TPB model that includes perceived service quality, perceived value, perceived risk and satisfaction provided a model with a theoretical basis to explain tourist revisit intentions to a tourist destination.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the attitude of undergraduate dental students toward considering oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) as their future career option. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire-based, cross-sectional survey was conducted among 160 undergraduate dental students from the 3rd year, 4th year, and interns of Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai. It consisted of 10 questions regarding choosing OMFS as a career option. Responses were graded on 5-point Likert scale. Data obtained were statistically analyzed and results obtained. Results: A total of 160 undergraduate students participated in the study, of which 89 were male and 71 were female. The age distribution was in between 17 and 23 years. Participation varied according to the years of study (3rd year, final year, and interns). There was a high attitude of 51% among dental students in choosing OMFS as a career option, and the students had a high attitude toward the subject with the increase in the year of the study. Conclusion: Most of the students exhibited a high attitude toward choosing OMFS as a career option, which showed that they had a considerable amount of interest in pursuing postgraduation in this specialty. Efforts should be taken by both dental council and by the dental colleges, to further develop OMFS specialty, keeping in mind the increasing attitude of dental undergraduates toward it. This will also help in increasing the number of dental personnel who are specialized in implementation of oral health policy, to meet up to the demands that exist in India. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In general surgery, the incidence of post-operative surgical site infections (SSIs) is reported to be lower with the use of triclosan-coated sutures. In intraoral surgery, sutures are faced with different bacterial species in the oral cavity, and the question arises whether the antibacterial-coated suture material has the same positive effects. The scope of this article was to review studies that compare the use of triclosan-coated sutures to uncoated sutures in the prevention of SSIs in oral and maxillofacial surgery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Local anesthesia is commonly used in dentistry for various procedures. The palatal injection of local anesthesia is considered as most painful and distressing part of the dental injections. Fear of pain associated with dental injection has been reported to be an important factor in avoiding dental treatment, thus demanding an alternative convenient and effective method of local anesthetic administration. Insulin syringes are supposed to be very comfortable for the patients, offering painless injections. Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare and evaluate pain associated with greater palatine nerve block with conventional syringe and insulin syringe. Materials and Methods: A total of 42 patients, two groups of 20 and 22 patients participated in this study. Group A patients received the greater palatine nerve block with a standard 2mL syringe, and the Group B patients received the block with an insulin syringe. Pain assessment was done using visual analog scale, data were analyzed using Chi-square test, and results obtained. Results: Pain associated with the injection in Group B patients (insulin syringe) was found to be significantly lower than the pain perceived by the Group A patients (conventional syringe), and the results were statistically significant. Conclusion: From this study, we conclude that the use of insulin syringe is comfortable for facilitation of near painless and controlled rate of local anesthetic administration in greater palatine nerve blocks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: Scrubs and white coats are worn by health-care professionals in clinical environment as a part of personal protective equipment. Scrubs, white coats, and uniforms of dental personnel are spattered by saliva, aerosols, and blood, and there is definite risk of infection through various transmissible pathogens. The main aim of this study was to determine the level of bacterial contamination presents on disposable surgical dental care clothing worn over scrubs of dental students to assess the risk of spread of nosocomial infection in our dental institution. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted among postgraduate dental students who performed various dental procedures including extraction and minor oral surgical procedures such as impaction, transalveolar extractions, and alveoloplasty in the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery. A total of 45 participants who were treated in the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery were included in the study. Several samples were collected from different regions of disposable surgical dental care clothing of the students and sent for microbiological analysis. Results: Bacterial colony counts were greater in cultures obtained from the sleeve cuffs of the surgical dental care clothing compared with the neck region (collar region). Bacterial colony counts cultured following alveoloplasty procedure were greater in number when compared to transalveolar extraction procedure. Conclusion: From our study, it is concluded that disposable dental care clothing is highly contaminated with pathogenic bacteria and the results of the study strictly mandate the use of personal protective surgical dental care clothing before minor surgical procedures to prevent cross infection in the dental clinic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Soil temperature is one of the key factors to be considered in precision agriculture to increase crop production. This study is designed to compare the effectiveness of a land surface model (Noah Multiparameterization (Noah-MP)) against a traditional crop model (Environmental Policy Integrated Climate Model (EPIC)) in estimating soil temperature. A sets of soil temperature estimates, including three different EPIC simulations (i.e., using different parameterizations) and a Noah-MP simulations, is compared to ground-based measurements from across the Central Valley in California, USA, during 2000–2019. The main conclusion is that relying only on one set of model estimates may not be optimal. Furthermore, by combining different model simulations, i.e., by taking the mean of two model simulations to reconstruct a new set of soil temperature estimates, it is possible to improve the performance of the single model in terms of different statistical metrics against the reference ground observations. Containing ratio (CR), Euclidean distance (dist), and correlation co-efficient (R) calculated for the reconstructed mean improved by 52%, 58%, and 10%, respectively, compared to both model estimates. Thus, the reconstructed mean estimates are shown to be more capable of capturing soil temperature variations under different soil characteristics and across different geographical conditions when compared to the parent model simulations.

Ancient texts are often considered an ideal window into the past, and essential for an understanding of cultures. In the context of the Tamil language and literary culture, such an understanding of the past is considered particularly important as the existence of an uninterrupted literary culture is one of the linchpins of the identity formation of the Tamil people in modernity. This paper therefore looks at one of the key texts of the Tamil grammatical tradition, Iraiyanār Akapporul and its commentary, and some of the issues around its interpretation and reception by modern scholars. Through this, the paper attempts to distinguish two different modes of association with the past, one that is typical of pre-modern commentators and writers, and the other a typically modern one that is based largely on the principles laid down by classical philology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study focuses on the optimization of the amount of dye transfer inhibition (DTI) agent in the in-wash liquor using response surface methodology. Polyvinyl pyrrolidone, one of the DTI polymers, has been used to analyse its dye transfer inhibition properties on reactive dyed cotton fabric against the commercial detergent. The Box and Benkhen experimental design has been adapted to study the optimum concentration of DTI and washing condition for the better dye transfer inhibition. The CIELAB color difference (ΔE) and color strength (K/S) values are studied for the cotton fabric used in the inwash liquor. The result shows that the higher the DTI polymer concentration the better is the dye transfer inhibition property. The performance of the DTI agent is majorly influenced by the surfactant present in the detergent powder due to its ionic nature. The influence of washing pH on the efficacy of the DTI is observed as minimal. The developed model shows higher values of R² for the selected parameters, around 0.82 for color difference and 0.91 for color strength. The optimum values of process parameters for the improved performance of DTI polymer with minimum quantity are found to be DTI polymer concentration 0.24 g/L, detergent concentration 2.9 g/L, alkaline pH level in one liter of water, and 3% (owm) of reactive dye. The washing efficiency analysis shows that the stain removal percentage of detergent remains the same in presence of DTI polymer. The water hardness property has a major influence on the DTI performance. The environmental impact of the DTI polymer is found negligible, except the chemical oxygen demand. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Asthma is the most common chronic condition among children, with low-income families living in urban areas experiencing significantly higher rates. Evidence based interventions for asthma are routinely implemented in either the home, school, or primary care setting. However, even when caregivers of poor children are engaged in asthma interventions in one setting, they often have to navigate challenges in another setting, such as an under-resourced home, non-supportive school, or disengaged health care provider. The West Philadelphia Asthma Care Implementation Plan aims to compare the effectiveness of a primary care-based intervention, school-based intervention, and combined primary care and school intervention to usual care for improving asthma control in school-age children to explore if the synergistic effect of Community Health Worker (CHW) support in the home, school, and health care environments will result in improved asthma control. Children ages 5–13 with uncontrolled asthma from four West Philadelphia recruitment sites will be eligible for enrollment. The families of school age children interested in participating will be randomized to receive a primary care CHW or usual care. Those identified as attending a participating school will have a CHW-led school intervention or usual care in school. If proven effective, this care coordination program will assist caregivers in assessing resources, improving self-management skills, and ultimately reducing asthma-related ED visits and hospitalizations as well as provide additional information for healthcare systems and policy makers to inform their decisions about how and where to focus additional resources and investments in childhood asthma care to improve health outcomes.

Creating an organization where employees can achieve a good balance between work and family life is a growing concern for employees and organization. A significant number of faculty working in colleges, are indeed experiencing and reporting stress In the workplace due to heavy work overload. There is a strong relationship between hours worked per week, self-reported stress, and psychological wellbeing. In today's fast paced society, educational institutions seek options to positively impact the bottom line of their faculties, improve faculty morale, retain faculties. The impact of stress on age-related physiological capacities is influenced not only by endowed genetic substrate, but also by individual differences, including the frequency of exposure to stress, the nature and intensity of psychological and physiological reactions to stress, and the efficacy of restorative processes that replenish physiological reserves and fortify against future stress. Stress leads to poor individual and institutional growth. If one is suffering from stress, the aspect of life that causes it has to be identified. This paper outlines the issues connected with stress of faculty in educational institutions and the factors that determine work stress. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nowadays increased pollution lead people prefer green in everything; the corporate sector initiated green HRM to maintain an ecological balance. Green HRM is nothing but reducing its carbon footprint in areas concerning on boarding and acquisition of human resources, their induction, performance management, learning and development, compensation and reward management and replacing with electronic forms like teleconferencing, video conferencing, virtual interviews, recycling, online job training, etc.. Green HRM can play a useful role in business in promoting environment related issues by adopting and following green HR policies and practices. Green HRM can enhance corporate image and brand. Green HR will play an important role in making the employees aware of and concerned for preservation of natural resources and contribute in pollution control, waste management and manufacture of ecofriendly products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]