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In this paper, we investigate the optimization of fuzzy outputs in the classification of epilepsy risk levels from EEG (Electroencephalogram) signals. The fuzzy techniques are applied as a first level classifier to classify the risk levels of epilepsy based on extracted parameters which include parameters like energy, variance, peaks, sharp spike waves, duration, events and covariance from the EEG signals of the patient. Support Vector Machine (SVM) may be identified as a post classifier on the classified data to obtain the optimized risk level that characterizes the patient's epilepsy risk level. Epileptic seizures result from a sudden electrical disturbance to the brain. Approximately one in every 100 persons will experience a seizure at some time in their life. Some times seizures may go unnoticed, depending on their presentation which may be confused with other events, such as a stroke, which can also cause falls or migraines. Unfortunately, the occurrence of an epileptic seizure seems unpredictable and its process is very little understood The Performance Index (PI) and Quality Value (QV) are calculated for the above methods. A group of twenty patients with known epilepsy findings are used in this study. High PI such as 98.5% was obtained at QV's of 22.94, for SVM optimization when compared to the value of 40% and 6.25 through fuzzy techniques respectively. We find that the SVM Method out performs Fuzzy Techniques in optimizing the epilepsy risk levels. In India number of persons are suffering from Epilepsy are increasing every year. The complexity involved in the diagnosis and therapy is to be cost effective in nature. This paper is intended to synthesis a cost effective SVM mechanism to classify the epilepsy risk level of patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Supply chain management is the plan and control of material and information flow among suppliers, facilities, warehouses and customers with the objectives of minimization of cost, maximization of customer services and flexibility. The supply chain of a business process comprises mainly five activities viz., Purchase of materials from suppliers, transportation of materials from suppliers to facilities, production of goods at facilities, transportation of goods from facilitates to ware houses and transportation of goods from ware houses to customers. In this paper, a supply chain model is developed for a dairy industry, located in Andhra Pradesh, India. The supply chain includes four echelons namely raw milk suppliers, plant, warehouse and customers. In this model, emphasis is mainly on production and distribution activities, with a view to find out purchase plan of raw milk, production plan of product mix and transportation plan of the products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We have implemented the hardware of a prototype Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) system in Instrumentaion and Informatics Research Laboratory, Department of Electronics Science, Gauhati University, Assam, India for communication systems. The system is tested using Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO) (Model: Tektronix TDS 1012B; 1GS/Sec). We also simulate the system using Circuit Maker's Berkeley SPICE3f5/XSpice-based simulator. In this paper we are presenting the result of our experimental test of the system and compared it with the simulated output. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As of now, the teaching-learning process in India is oriented towards class-room model. The generic approach is transforming into the flexible on line systems capable of imparting education in the manner that can never be thought of. With the advent of internet technologies in the past decade, it is bringing a turbulent change in the Indian education system. This paper provides a comprehensive insight to the current status of e-learning education in India. We have discussed three case examples and concluded that with the growth of the population interested in education, successful elearning models can be developed and implemented by various universities across the country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The agricultural sector which is core part of the Indian economy, represents 35% of The impact of climate change on agriculture is expected to impact on agricultural productivity and shifting crop patterns This paper suggests development of a decision support system for agriculture based on the natural language processing. The analytical data about the rainfall pattern, soil structure of the area will be maintained at back end, the system will retrieve the information based on the interaction with the user, which will be a farmer in this case. The authors aim to provide a user friendly decision support system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Management of change has assumed a great deal of importance in Indian automobile industry. Managing change is posing a big challenge to Indian firms in the wake of globalization and liberalization. Successful change demands that all major areas of an organization are kept in focus concurrently. These areas are technology, structure, systems, people and culture. It is seen that all these areas are interwoven and cannot be emphasized upon in isolation. This paper presents the current status of socio-technical change in Indian automobile industry. The study has been made through survey in Indian automobile companies using a specially designed questionnaire. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Research on Just-in-Time (JIT), Total Quality Management (TQM), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), and Theory of Constraints (TOC) generally investigate the implementation and impact of these programs in isolation. However, many researchers believe and argue conceptually the value of understanding the joint implementation and effect of manufacturing programs. This paper investigates the relationship among these three letters paradigm and describes a synergistic relationship among JIT, TOC, TPM, TQM, and SCM. The survey results of 45 Indian manufacturing industries underlines the need of joint implementation for revitalizing manufacturing. The theoretical argument leads to conclusion that the organization which have implemented jointly will outperform the organizations that have implemented only one or none. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]