Impact of the surface roughness on the electrical capacitance

A new hybrid approach consists to use the advantages of both systems namely the high geometric aspects of the electrodes of the ultracapacitor and the high dielectric strength of polymer materials used in dielectric capacitors. The surface roughness of the electrodes of the ultracapacitor is manufactured with nano-porous materials; activated carbon and carbon nanotubes (CNTs). Many compositions of both carbonaceous materials are tested with different insulating materials (liquid and solid) to constitute the hybrid capacitor. It appears that the capacitance increases with the carbonaceous composition: An increasing from 15 to 40% is observed as compared to a plane capacitor, it can be twice with a 100 wt% of CNTs content. But, the impregnation of the insulating material in the surface roughness remains the key point of the realization of the hybrid capacitor. The roughness accessibility is a major property to optimize in order to improve the impregnation of the insulating material to increase the electrical capacitance

The validation of the association between gene polymorphisms and the cytogenetic abnormalities frequency in the cohort of radiation facility employees

The results from the research into the association between polymorphisms of genes-candidates for individual radiosensitivity and the frequency and spectrum of cytogenetic abnormalities are analyzed. These polymorphisms have been previously identified in our microarray studies using “Cancer_SNP_Panel GT-17- 211” (“Illumina”, USA) in 2013. The study was conducted among Siberian Group of Chemical Enterprises healthy employees (n = 158) exposed to professional irradiation in a dose range of 100-300 mSv. We have found that 16 SNPs are associated with the frequency of dicentric and ring (the radiation exposure markers). We have found that 9 SNPs are confirmed to be associated with the frequency of dicentric (INSR rs1051690, TNKS rs33945943, CYP24A1 rs751087, GSK3B rs4624596, GSK3B rs4688046, GSK3B rs10934500, GSK3B rs1574154, GSK3B rs2873950, VCAM1 rs2392221) and 14 SNPs are confirmed to be associated with the frequency of ring (ESR1 rs488133, PIN1 rs889162, PIN1 rs2233679, CYP2С19 rs4986894, CYP24A1 rs751087, APAF1 rs2288729, MPDU1 rs4227, GSK3B rs4624596, GSK3B rs4688046, GSK3B rs10934500, GSK3B rs10934503, GSK3B rs1574154, GSK3B rs2873950, VCAM1 rs2392221)

Determinant factors affecting the trends of permanent sterilization: a decadal analysis in a tertiary care institute

Background: Permanent sterilization is a preferred method of contraception worldwide. In spite of popularization of temporary methods, it is used by 2/3rd of married women using any contraception. It has a low incidence of complications and failure rate and is cost-effective. Various socio-demographic factors play a role in acceptability of this method. It has an important role in controlling the total fertility rate.Methods: A retrospective record based analysis was done in armed forces personnel undergoing permanent sterilization operation over 11 years between 2005-2015 in a tertiary care institute. Analysis of trends in method choices of surgery, and comparison of the variables determining these choices was done. Year wise total fertility rates was calculated and the trend over 11 years was analyzed.Results: Permanent sterilization operations were performed in 2121 couples over the 11 years period. Of total operations, 1823 (85.95% with 95% confidence interval = 84.42, 87.38) were done in females and 298 (14.05% with 95% confidence interval = 12.62, 15.58) in males. Female sterilization acceptance ranged between 71.6% to 91.6% and male sterilization between 8.4%-28.4% with an increasing trend towards male sterilization acceptance over the years. Total fertility rate declined from 2.3 to 2.09 in 11 years.Conclusions: Increase in literacy rate of both the partners can positively impact the male involvement in permanent sterilization and control of TFR. This would help to stabilize India’s population growth. Also, a decline in son preference can be beneficial for decline in fertility rate.

Cost effective analysis of open and laparoscopic inguinal mesh hernioplasty

Background: Inguinal Hernia mesh repair surgery is one of the most commonly conducted surgical procedures. Between two approaches: open and laparoscopic, which is better for the patient in terms of cost and outcome in terms of quality of life and return to economic activity. To facilitate comparability across studies, cost effectiveness analysis requires measurement of both costs and quality adjusted life years (QALY). Methods: Descriptive, observational study which entails classifying costs, identifying cost centres, tracing all costs related to the elective procedures for inguinal mesh hernioplasty by both open and laparoscopic methods followed by checking the Quality of life pre and post-surgery of these patients through the EQ-5D-3L by telephonic interview. A Cost Effective analysis was conducted by the end of the study. Based on available data, we took 35 cases of laparoscopic procedure and 45 cases of open surgery as a universal sample size. Results: Traditional costing showed a difference of approximately INR 3245.93/- in the 2 procedures with laparoscopic surgery being costlier.  Significant improvements were noted in patients post laparoscopic surgeries with less people complaining of post operative pain/discomfort and early resumption of daily activities and mobility within a month after the surgery. ICER is tilted in favour of laparoscopic surgeries by a value of Rs 1,08,197.66 per QALY. Conclusions: The difference in cost is minimal but the difference in the QALY scores and ultimately the ICER determines that laparoscopic surgery has an edge over open surgery in terms of outcome and patient comfort

A Rare Case of Immature Ovarian Teratoma with Gliomatosis Peritonei

Gliomatosis peritonei (GP) is a rare condition that occurs almost exclusively in the setting of ovarian immature teratoma. It is characterisized by the occurrence of nodules of mature glial tissues in the peritoneum, omentum and bowel wall. The glial tissue in such cases is usually low grade although there have been cases of malignant evolution described. In general, the prognosis for GP is good. It depends chiefly on the degree of maturity of the implants. In mature GP, usually no additional chemotherapy is necessary. In immature GP, chemotherapy can induce maturation of the implants. We present a case of immature ovarian teratoma associated with low grade GP.Keywords: Glial tissue, gliomatosis peritonei, immature teratoma, India, ovar

Critical review on various types of Dadhi with reference to its method of preparation

Ayurved is the science for the preventive, promotive and curative aspects in health system. Dadhi is said as Dugdha Vikruti means milk product. Dadhi is one of the oldest Indian fermented milk products and may be considered the western equivalent to yoghurt. Acharya Sushruta has mentioned 7 categories of Dadhi (Curd). It is prepared by either method using acidic substances like lemon juice, vinegar or homemade by transferring a spoonful of the previous batch of Dadhi to Shrutaksheer (heated milk) at room temperature. It absorbs water from intestines hence also having properties as Grahi. By the virtue of this property, it is widely used to treat diarrhoea and dysentery. It causes heaviness when used in excess and may cause constipation. It mitigates Vatadosha, increases Kapha and Pitta. Consumption of curd accelerates digestion (Agni), stimulates taste buds and acts as an appetizer. Modern science has focused on preparation curd from milk. It is obtained by process of coagulation of milk (Curdling)