Optimizing banana powder production: A quadratic approachusing Box-Behnken Design for hot-air oven drying parameters

Optimization of parameters in food product processing is essential for achieving high-quality output and efficient production. While the use of fresh green bananas is limited, drying them into powder expands their applications significantly. This study focuses on optimizing the production of banana powder, which has numerous applications in the food industry. Key parameters such as steaming time, citric acid concentration, and drying time need to be optimized using Box-Behnken design of response surface methodology (RSM), as they directly impact the quality of the banana powder. The moisture content of the sample was measured using the gravimetric method, while water activity was assessed with a digital water activity meter. Amylose content was determined using a calorimeter, while starch content of the sample was measured using the anthrone method and color characteristics were evaluated with a spectrophotometer. The quadratic model was found to be the best fit for most of the responses (R² = 0.96–1), and the linear model was fit for starch content (R² = 0.73). Results obtained using Box-Behnken Design of response surface methodology reveals that steaming time of 10 minutes, citric acid concentration of 0.5% and a drying time of 7 hours are ideal conditions for enhance powder making. Under the optimized condition, the values of yield, moisture content, water activity, amylose, starch content and L* was predicted to be 19.99%, 5.73%, 0.40 aw, 23.43 g/100g, 86.72 g/100g and 50.82 of banana powder respectively, aligning with the experimental values using the desirability function

Traditional Pulp Vitality Testing Methods - An Overview Of Their Limitations

ABSTRACTPulp vitality testing (PVT) is only one facet of oral diagnosis. An understanding of both the usefulness and limitations of pulp testing methods is essential if they are to be employed in clinical dentistry. Traditional methods which have been followed over the years have still been a point of controversy due to their limitations. With the advent of newer methods assessing pulpal vascularity, it is hoped that it would serve as an efficient diagnostic aid. This paper discusses the limitations of traditional pulp vitality testing methods in detail.</jats:p

Investigation of Non-isolated Dual Inputstep-up Dc-dc Converter Using Sliding Mode Control for Ev Application

Abstract This work investigates the design and implementation of a slide mode controller for a high step up dual input non-isolated dc-dc converter for Electric vehicle applications. The proposed high step up dual-input dc-dc non isolated converter comprises one inductor, one capacitor, two switches with anti parallel diodes, and two switches without diodes. The converter analysis is carried out using state space averaged model. The converter with the slide mode controller is analyzed by varying both the input voltage and the load. The performance characteristics of the proposed converter is compared against the conventional PID controller, and it is found that the high input step-up dual input dc-dc non-isolated converter with slide mode controller shows improved performance. The proposed converter is dynamic and exhibits a high-speed step-up conversion ratio. The slide mode controller is designed, analysed and it is simulated. The simulation results are validated by developing a prototype model. The proposed converter is simple in construction, highly reliable, and efficient. Further, the converter exhibits less input current ripple and low electromagnetic interference which makes it the best choice for Electric Vehicle applications.</jats:p

Clinical manifestations of oculodentodigital dysplasia

Oculodentodigital dysplasia (ODDD) is a multisystem congenital disorder characterized by abnormal facial development, deformed limbs and dentition. This report describes a rare incidence of ODDD-linked dermatological, cardiac, dental, and neurologic manifestations noted in an Indian child patient

In-vitro Anti-Inflammatory activity of Digera muricata Extracts

Inflammation is a process that is generally termed for pain and redness, which includes swelling. But it is defined as a heterogeneous group of processes which result in the pain and increase in vascular circulation and denaturation of protein that results in tissue degeneration. There are many synthetic drugs available to treat and relieve the inflammation. They are potent and have many side effects too. So there is an increased search for alternative means of treatment option. Thereby there was a high focus on the medicinal plants and herbs. Digera muricate, which is used to treat many diseases like analgesic activity, antidiabetic activity and anticancer activity too, this plant has proven to possess the antioxidant potential also. So there is no enough work done to verify the inflammatory potential of the plant. This was the primary consideration for this research to select the plant to prove it has anti-inflammatory potential. Having in the account that the ethical problems in the usage of lab animals, the anti-inflammatory potential of the plant was evaluated in-vitro using enzyme inhibition assays. The in-vitro models of the inflammatory activity are used for testing the anti-inflammatory activity, and the results were not different from invivo models. The extracts showed a dose based rise in the action, and the plant process a better anti-inflammatory activity than the standard drugs.</jats:p

Investigation of Arthritis Suppressing Potency of Chloris Paraguaiensis on Freund’s Adjuvant Induced Arthritis in Rats

Arthritis is a widespread disorder that occurs in elderly patients currently in the world. It is one of those disorders that affect the joints and is classified as an inflammatory disorder that is a result of immune system malfunctioning. Taking into consideration the side effects of immune suppressants that are used to treat arthritis; generally, plants are being investigated for the chemical constituents to treat the diseases. It is proved that moieties obtained from herbal sources are relatively safer and potent too. The economical methods of treating illness are using plants, and so the herbs are investigated for the treatment of arthritis. ., is one of the members of grass family which is grown wildly in tropical countries all around the world. It usually grows like a weed and can be employed for many pharmacological problems. Traditional claims are there to treat DM, Rheumatism and . Chemical constituents like , and have been isolated from the plant earlier. was selected as a subject to investigate its anti-arthritis potential in using experimental animals following the folklore claims that the plant can be used to treat arthritis. It may be due to the presence of and chemical constituents in the plant. The exact mechanism of action is to be established and the extracts in this current study showed a significantly comparable activity with that of the standard drug .</jats:p

Evaluation of the Liver and Pancreatic Functions in Patients with Alcohol-Related Sialadenosis – A Case Control Study

Background: Sialadenosis or sialosis is the asymptomatic symmetric parotid enlargement without inflammation or neoplasia, seen in persons 30–69 years old, often related to chronic alcohol use, endocrine disorders, and obesity. Materials and Methods: This was a case-control study done at Rajah Muthiah Dental College and Hospital from September 2013 to July 2014, comprising 15 patients with alcoholic sialadenosis (Group A) and comparing them with 15 alcoholic patients without sialadenosis (Group B). Parameters monitored for liver and pancreatic functions were their serum levels of AST, ALT, GGT, ALP, amylase, and lipase. Results: Group A had higher mean levels of GGT, AST, and ALT; a slightly increased AST/ALT ratio; and high serum amylase and lipase compared to Group B. Both groups consumed ethanol in excess. Conclusion: Biochemical differences suggest chronic alcohol effects on sialadenosis. Stable hepatic and pancreatic functions indicate that further research into sialadenosis may provide a potential diagnostic marker for liver and pancreatic disorders