4-E analysis and multiple objective optimizations of a novel solar-powered cogeneration energy system for the simultaneous production of electrical power and heating.

Owing to its natural and rich advantages, exploration of solar energy technology has become increasingly popular in recent years to counter the growing crude oil prices. However, its universal adoption is still limited, not only due to environmental restrictions but also due to lower overall efficiency. Rankine cycle is optimised to conduct 4-E (Exergy, Energy, Economic and Ecological) analysis.

Intensified seed spices-based cropping systems for higher productivity, resource-use efficiency, soil fertility and profitability in arid and semi-arid regions of India.

Coriander, fenugreek, nigella etc. are collectively known as seed spices. They are "High value and low volume crops" and considered cash crops for the growers of arid and semi-arid regions of India.

Role of nuclear energy in carbon mitigation to achieve United Nations net zero carbon emission: evidence from Fourier bootstrap Toda-Yamamoto.

In this communication, the time series data of three major countries USA, France, and Japan from 1965 to 2020 for CO emission, GDP, and nuclear energy (NE) are evaluated. It also analyzed and validated the EKC hypothesis while using nuclear energy for electricity generation. Fourier ARDL is used to investigate the hypothesis criteria, and the Fourier bootstrap Toda-Yamamoto (FBTY) causality test is used for causal linkage between the variables as well as the wavelet coherence; it is also presented the time and frequency dependency of the variables.

Role of information technology (IT) in public health, India (problems & prospects): Role of information communication technology (ICT) in disease surveillance under Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP).

Information Communication Technology (ICT) has proven to be a strong public health tool. Keeping the future need of country and building National Disease Surveillance System, Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP) was launched by Hon'ble Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare in November 2004. It is a decentralized, State based surveillance program in the country.

Continued persistence of a single genotype of dengue virus type-3 (DENV-3) in Delhi, India since its re-emergence over the last decade.

Background/purpose: The re-emergence of an epidemic strain of dengue virus type-3 (DENV-3) in Delhi in 2003 and its persistence in subsequent years marked a changing trend in dengue virus circulation in this part of India. Its evolving phylogeny over the past decade has not been studied in detail as yet.

Methods: Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and sequencing of the CprM gene junction of DENV-3 from different outbreaks since 2003 was carried out.

Insecticide treated nets, antimalarials and child survival in India.

Malaria has been a complex public health problem affecting mainly the poor and the rural communities in India. Insecticide treated nets (ITN) and antimalarials are the two proven interventions for prevention and control of malaria. ITN has been amply demonstrated to be an effective intervention to protect children from malaria, and in preventing deaths due to falciparum malaria.

Lymphatic filariasis in East District, Sikkim.

East district of Sikkim has been considered as non-endemic for lymphatic filariasis (LF). However, a LF survey conducted during 2008 revealed microfilaria rate (mf rate) of 1.2%.

Status of lymphatic filariasis in Lucknow District, Uttar Pradesh.

Lucknow district was endemic for lymphatic filariasis (LF). During March 2008, LF survey was carried out in 14 randomly selected villages (six Primary Health Centres) and 4 Mohallas of Lucknow city. Out of 3,654 night blood smears (NBS) collected and examined, 209 were found positive for Wuchereria bancrofti (micrifilaria rate: 5.

Management of malaria threat following tsunami in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India and impact of altered environment created by tsunami on malaria situation of the islands.

Andaman & Nicobar Islands (Indian Territory) are situated in the Bay of Bengal and endemic for malaria with perennial transmission. Anopheles sundaicus which prefers to breed in brackish water, is known as the main vector for malaria and maintains high endemicity of malaria. Tsunami waves entered the inhabited coastal areas, caused heavy devastation and left large areas inundated causing exceptionally high breeding sources for vector mosquitoes of malaria.

Genetic polymorphism of glutathione S-transferase M1 and T1 in Delhi population of Northern India.

Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs), protect cells from reactive chemical intermediates and oxidative stress. Among different classes of GSTs, GSTM1 (Mu) and GSTT1 (theta) are found to be genetically deleted. Present study was intended to genotype homozygous null distribution of GSTM1 and GSTT1 in healthy individuals of Delhi, located in Northern India.

Study on the eco-epidemiology of Chikungunya in U.T of Lakshadweep.

An unusual increase in the incidence of viral fever was noticed in Androth and Kalpeni Island, U.T of Lakshadweep during November 2006. The Eco-epidemiology of the disease was studied in detail.

Red baby syndrome a new disease due to parvovirus B-19 observed in Kerala.

Red Baby Syndrome is a new disease seen in infants and young children. Dramatic onset of clinical symptoms with high intensity, short duration and lack of similarity with other cutaneous lesions makes it distinct. Of 50 such patients studied over a period of 5 years, half were below one year of age.

Studies on leptospirosis outbreaks in Peddamandem Mandal of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh.

An outbreak of leptospirosis in Peddamandem Mandal, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh occurred during Aug to Oct 2005. Out of 86 single human sera samples of suspected cases collected during the investigation, 49 (56.97%) samples from seven villages were found positive for leptospirosis both by DGM tests and IgM antibodies.

Present susceptibility status of rat flea Xenopsylla cheopis (Siphonaptera: Pulicidae), vector of plague against organochlorine, organophosphate and synthetic pyrethroids 1. The Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu, India.

The susceptibility status of Xenopsylla cheopis, the efficient vector of human plague in India was assessed in erstwhile plague endemic areas of Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu following standard WHO techniques. The studies revealed the development of resistance in rat fleas to DDT--4.0%, Malathion--5.

Epidemiology of animal bites and rabies cases in India. A multicentric study.

Rabies, a disease of antiquity continues to be a major public health problem in India. Multiple factors contribute to high mortality and morbidity due to animal bites. An effective strategy for control of rabies takes into account the epidemiology of animal bites, rabies and factors influencing post exposure treatment.

Phylogenetic studies reveal existence of multiple lineages of a single genotype of DENV-1 (genotype III) in India during 1956-2007.

Background: Dengue virus type 1 (DENV-1) have been mostly circulating silently with dominant serotypes DENV-2 and DENV-3 in India. However recent times have marked an increase in DENV-1 circulation in yearly outbreaks. Many studies have not been carried out on this virus type, leaving a lacunae pertaining to the circulating genotypes, since its earliest report in India.

Impact of HIV on genomic variability in the 5'UTR of HCV in Indian patients with HCV/HIV co-infection.

Background: The impact of HIV on hepatitis C virus (HCV) genome during HCV/HIV co-infection is poorly understood. The present study was intended to unveil nucleotide sequence variability in the 5'-untranslated region (5'UTR) of HCV in co-infected cases.

Methods: Automated nucleotide sequencing of the 5'UTR of HCV from both mono- and co-infected cases was performed.

Investigation of an outbreak of chikungunya in Malegaon Municipal areas of Nasik district, Maharashtra (India) and its control.

Background & Objectives: An outbreak of chikungunya fever occurred in Malegaon town of Nasik district of Maharashtra state, India during February and March 2006. A total of 4530 fever cases were reported during this period including 1781 cases which were admitted in different hospitals of the town. An entomological and epidemiological investigation was carried out in the affected villages during the outbreak to study the possible causes of the outbreak and to isolate the virus responsible.

Post-earthquake outbreak of rotavirus gastroenteritis in Kashmir (India): an epidemiological analysis.

Objective: An earthquake struck Kashmir on 8 October 2005. A central team of public health specialists was sent to Kashmir to assess the public health measures required following the earthquake, and to assist in institution of public health measures.

Study Design: Epidemiological and environmental investigation in Tangdar block (Kupwara district) and Uri Tehsil (Baramula district).