Access and Usage of E-Journals by Research Scholars in National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, Odisha: A Case Study

The purpose of this study is to investigate different aspects such as awareness, access and usage of e-journals among the research scholars at Biju Patnaik Central Library (BPCL) of National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, Odisha. The scope of this paper limits to: (i) E-Resources: Only e-Journal is considered among the various types of e-resources subscribed by library; (ii) Respondents: Only Research scholars are taken into consideration; and (iii) Questionnaires: 150 questionnaires collected from 700 research scholars. This paper also reveals the problems and suggests some solutions. The study shows that User Education Programmes (UEP), stable high-speed internet supply and an adequate number of computers should be provided to ensure constant access that can effectively enhance the usage of e-journals

Access and Usage of E-Journals by Research Scholars in National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, Odisha: A Case Study

The purpose of this study is to investigate different aspects such as awareness, access and usage of e-journals among the research scholars at Biju Patnaik Central Library (BPCL) of National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, Odisha. The scope of this paper limits to: (i) E-Resources: Only e-Journal is considered among the various types of e-resources subscribed by library; (ii) Respondents: Only Research scholars are taken into consideration; and (iii) Questionnaires: 150 questionnaires collected from 700 research scholars. This paper also reveals the problems and suggests some solutions. The study shows that User Education Programmes (UEP), stable high-speed internet supply and an adequate number of computers should be provided to ensure constant access that can effectively enhance the usage of e-journals

Effectiveness of sustained maximal inspiration along with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in patients with malignant pleural effusion with intercostal drainage tube: a randomized controlled trial

Background: Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is one of the most common causes of an exudative pleural effusion. It is the most common cause of a unilateral massive pleural effusion. Most MPE s are secondary to metastases to the pleura, most often from lung or breast cancer.  Medical management includes aspiration of fluid with the insertion of a chest tube, which may be necessary to relieve dyspnea. Hypoventilation does occur in certain areas of the lungs because of pain and muscle guarding after intercostal drainage tube (ICD) tube placements in pleural effusion. Therefore, it is important to emphasize pain management and expansion of affected areas of the lungs and chest wall. SMI is the basic maneuver of incentive spirometry and is mainly given to prevent atelectasis and lung collapse in postoperative patients. TENS is a method of producing an electro-analgesic effect and is effective in providing post-operative pain control. Methods: The study design of the study was a randomized controlled trial. A total of 44 participants with a diagnosis of MPE with an intercostal drainage tube were included in this study. The study duration was 5 years with an intervention period of 2 weeks and the outcome measures were pulmonary functions and intercostal pain severity using the NRS Scale. Results: There was a significant improvement in pulmonary functions in the control group and a highly significant improvement in pulmonary functions in the experimental group after 2 weeks of interventions and pain severity (NRS) was significantly reduced in the experimental group only (p<0.001) Conclusions: This study concluded that sustained maximal inspiration (SMI) along with TENS significantly improves pulmonary functions and reduces pain at the site of ICD in patients with MPE

Improved Cauchy Reed-Solomon Codes for Cloud Data Retrieval and Secured Data Storage using Role-Based Cryptographic Access and forensic investigation

Doling out client consent strategies to PC frameworks presents a huge test in guaranteeing legitimate approval, especially with the development of open frameworks and scattered stages like the cloud.  RBAC  has turned into a broadly involved strategy in cloud server applications because of its versatility. Granting access to cloud-stored data for investigating potential wrongdoings is crucial in computer forensic investigations. In cases where the cloud service provider's reliability is questionable, maintaining data confidentiality and establishing an efficient procedure for revoking access upon credential expiration is essential. As storage systems expand across vast networks, frequent component failures require stronger fault tolerance measures. Our work secure data-sharing system combines role (Authorized) based access control and AES encryption technology to provide safe key distribution and data sharing for dynamic groups. Data recovery entails protecting data dispersed over distributed systems by storing duplicate data and applying the erasure code technique. Erasure coding strategies, like Reed-Solomon codes, guarantee disc failure robustness while cutting down on data storage expenses dramatically. They do, however, also result in longer access times and more expensive repairs. Consequently, there has been a great deal of interest in academic and business circles for the investigation of novel coding strategies for cloud storage systems. The objective of this study is to present a novel coding method that utilizes the intricate Cauchy matrix in order to improve Reed-Solomon coding efficiency and strengthen fault tolerance

Physiotherapy management in patients with sleep apnea - a systematic review

Sleep apnea, particularly obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), is a common disorder associated with various systemic health complications. Recent studies have highlighted the role of physiotherapy in managing OSA symptoms and improving patient outcomes. However, the effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions remains unclear. This systematic review aims to: assess the current literature on physiotherapy management in patients with sleep apnea, evaluate the effectiveness of various physiotherapy interventions in alleviating sleep apnea symptoms, and to identify gaps in research and suggest areas for future studies. The study period was from February 2024 to February 2025. A comprehensive literature search was conducted in databases including PubMed, Cochrane, CINAHL, and PEDro, following PRISMA guidelines. Studies published from 2015 to 2024 were considered, focusing on randomized controlled trials (RCT), cohort studies, and systematic reviews. A total of 20 studies met the initial inclusion criteria. After applying the exclusion filters, 15 studies were included in the final review. The findings indicated that physiotherapy interventions, such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy adjuncts, inspiratory muscle training, and sleep posture training, showed positive outcomes in reducing apnea severity, improving sleep quality, and enhancing daytime functioning. Physiotherapy interventions offer promising benefits in the management of sleep apnea, particularly in improving the quality of sleep and reducing symptom severity. However, further high-quality studies are needed to determine the long-term effectiveness and best physiotherapy protocols for sleep apnea management

Physiotherapy interventions for stroke-related dysphagia - a systematic review

Dysphagia, or difficulty in swallowing, affects over half of stroke survivors, leading to severe complications such as aspiration pneumonia, malnutrition, and dehydration. Physiotherapy interventions, including swallowing exercises, neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), respiratory muscle training, and compensatory strategies, show potential in improving swallowing function. This systematic review consolidates the evidence on the effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions in stroke-related dysphagia. A systematic review was conducted using preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Articles were retrieved from databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar. The review analyzed various physiotherapy interventions and their impact on swallowing function and aspiration risk. Results indicate that interventions such as chin tuck against resistance (CTAR), NMES, and respiratory muscle training significantly improve swallowing safety and function. A combination of multiple strategies yielded better results than single interventions. This study highlights the importance of individualized physiotherapy management in stroke-related dysphagia rehabilitation

Effect of manually assisted cough technique on cough strength in extubated patients with organophosphorus poisoning

Background: Organophosphate (OP) ingestion is one of the most common emergencies treated at poisoning control centers worldwide. In an extubated patient with OPP, the abdomen and chest muscles are affected, it also affects a person's ability to breathe on their own, rendering them dependent on a ventilator. Intubation weakens the abdominal muscles and diaphragm making it difficult to cough and clear the chest. A manual cough-assisted technique is used to enhance the cough strength, to help with the clearance of secretions it can be carried out in lying, side-lying, or sitting positions. Objectives were to find the effect of a manually assisted cough (MAC) technique on cough strength (Peak cough flow (PCF) and maximum expiratory pressure) in extubated patients with organophosphorus poisoning.  Methods: According to the selection criteria, 50 participants extubated with organophosphorus poisoning were included. A baseline assessment was done of all individuals and MAC techniques were given. outcome measures were assessed with PCF meter and PEmax manometer. MAC techniques are given for 1 week to each patient. Results: Pre and post-intervention PCF and maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) was compared and analyzed with paired t tests and which shows an extremely significant difference with p<0.0001 which indicates significant improvement in cough strength after 1 week of MAC techniques. Conclusions: This study concluded that the MAC. Technique improved the cough strength (PCF and MEP) in extubated patients with organophosphorus poisoning

Improving the process performance of magnetic abrasive finishing of SS304 material using multi-objective artificial bee colony algorithm

Magnetic abrasive finishing is a super finishing process in which the magnetic field is applied in the finishing area and the material is removed from the workpiece by magnetic abrasive particles in the form of microchips. The performance of this process is decided by its two important quality characteristics, material removal rate and surface roughness. Significant process variables affecting these two characteristics are rotational speed of tool, working gap, weight of abrasive, and feed rate. However, material removal rate and surface roughness being conflicting in nature, a compromise has to be made between these two objective to improve the overall performance of the process. Hence, a multi-objective optimization using an artificial bee colony algorithm coupled with response surface methodology for mathematical modeling is attempted in this work. The set of Pareto-optimal solutions obtained by multi-objective optimization offers a ready reference to process planners to decide appropriate process parameters for a particular scenario

A Bibliometric Analysis of Minimum Quantity Lubrication as A Sustainable Approach

Environment-friendly machining methods are being focused widely across the research areas concerning the consequences and challenges of the traditional methods. Flood lubrication technique which is aggressively being implemented, targeting better machining attributes of the end product. However, the devastating effects of the flood lubrication technique are causing harmful consequences to the environment majorly and the machining operator therein. Minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) which is also called Near-dry machining (NDM) is the most attributed cooling and lubrication approach which justify the sustainable requirements of the development; as it implies only 50-150 ml/hr cutting fluid under consideration. The present article presents the past researcher\u27s contribution to the area of MQL and its allied development by a bibliometric analysis in detail. The analysis is done by using the Scopus database and tools like VOSviewer, and Imap builder. Referring to the Scopus database, it is observed that a total of 1436 articles are published in different forms by past researchers. Observing the trend of publications in the concerned area; the last 7 years are the point of major contribution and in the year 2020; a maximum of 213 articles are published worldwide. The detailed survey revealed that a maximum of journal articles are published as compared to the other relevant sources. India is the leading country in the concerned research area publications followed by China and the United States. MQL has shown promising attributes for sustainable machining practices, but it has a long way to achieve the complete elimination of environment unfriendly practices and research concentration is required in the prospective domain of MQL allied coolants and lubricants

A Review On Safety And Tolerability Of Telmisartan

Essential hypertension can be treated with telmisartan, a strong, long-acting nonpeptide antagonist of angiotensin II type-1 (AT1) receptor. Without influencing other receptor systems involved in the regulation of the cardiovascular system, it specifically blocks the activation of the AT1 receptor by angiotensin II. When combined with high volume of distribution and telmisartan’s distinctively high lipophilicity, the molecule provides the clinically significant benefit of strong tissue penetration. Additionally, it causes an increase in the protein level of adiponectin in adipocytes and activates peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor c (PPAR-c). They might increase insulin sensitivity in this way. According to the BCS classification, it is class II medication because of its high permeability and low solubility. To increase the telmisartan solid dispersion’s aqueous solubility and dissolution rate, various techniques were prepared and studied. One of the main issues with this medication is its low solubility in biological fluids, which leads to poor bioavailability after oral administration. Telmisartan’s solubility was shown to be enhanced when the medication was dispersed solidly utilizing carrier such poly vinyl pyrrolidonek30, poly ethylene glycol 6000, βeta-cyclodextrin, Gelucire 43/01, Poloxamer 407, PVP K30 and HPMC E4, PEG 6000, and NaHCO3