Enhancing denture esthetics using magnet retained cheek plumper- A case report
This clinical report describes a technique to improve support for sunken cheeks using magnet retained detachable acrylic cheek plumpers. The new generation of magnets with improved technology provides sufficient denture retention for clinical application. However, further follow-up may be necessary to ascertain the long-term usefulness of the magnet-retained prosthesis, because of corrosion and further loss of magnetism.
Published by: Dr. Smita Khalikar, Dr. Nikita Valvi, Dr.Kishor Mahale, Dr. Vilas Rajguru, Dr. Sonali Mahajan, Dr. Ulhas Tandale
Author: Dr. Smita Khalikar
Paper ID: V9I6-1174
Paper Status: published
Published: December 9, 2023
A study to assess the effectiveness of video-assisted teaching programme regarding the hazards of plastics and prevention of its usage among the adults residing in Arumanai at Kanniyakumari district
“Reuse it or Refuse it. Beat Plastic Pollution.” Plastics are used on a daily basis throughout the world. Plastics are inexpensive, lightweight, strong durable, corrosion-resistant materials, with high thermal and electrical insulation properties. Substantial quantities of plastic have accumulated in the natural environment and landfills. Around 10 percent by weight of the municipal waste stream is plastic. Pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design for selecting samples. The setting of the study was a rural community in Arumanai in Kanniyakumari District. The sample consists of 170 adults who met the inclusion criteria. A convenience sampling technique was used for the selected samples. Ethical aspects of the study were maintained throughout the study. A modified structured questionnaire was used as a tool for data collection. The tool's reliability was tested before the pilot study. The first pretest was conducted to assess the level of knowledge regarding the hazards of plastics and the prevention of their usage. The video-assisted teaching program was implemented in the group for 25 minutes and a posttest was conducted on the 7th day, to reassess the level of knowledge regarding the hazards of plastics and prevention of its usage. The data gathered were analyzed by both descriptive and inferential statistics based on the objectives of the study. The study revealed that 42.9% of adults had excellent knowledge, and 57.1% had very good knowledge regarding the hazards of plastics and the prevention of their usage. The mean level of knowledge regarding the hazards of plastics and the prevention of their usage increased from 11.2 to 19.8 after the implementation of the video-assisted teaching program. The mean increase was statistically significant at 0.01 level (t=59.174, df= 16). There was a significant effect of the video-assisted teaching program regarding the hazards of plastics and the prevention of their usage among adults residing in Arumanai.
Published by: Viji V., Suja T., Dr. Santhi Letha, Dr. Daly Christabel
Author: Viji V.
Paper ID: V9I6-1210
Paper Status: published
Published: December 7, 2023
From Risk to Resilience: Strengthening Cyber security in Financial Institutions
The study examines the escalating cyber threats facing financial institutions, particularly the surge in state-sponsored attacks and vulnerabilities exacerbated by the pandemic's shift to remote services. Notably, ransomware incidents have surged, and transnational crime groups now exploit specialized tools. Despite robust regulatory frameworks like GLBA, FFIEC, PCI-DSS, and NIST Cybersecurity, financial entities grapple with defending against evolving threats. The study emphasizes the imperative of prioritizing cyber resilience strategies and strict adherence to regulations. Advanced measures such as encryption, machine learning, and real-time monitoring are proposed to fortify security measures. It advocates for continuous staff training to enhance awareness and adherence to evolving cybersecurity practices. Moreover, the article underscores the significance of regular risk assessments for identifying vulnerabilities and ensuring timely updates to security measures against evolving threats. Collaboration among institutions is advocated to strengthen collective defenses, enabling a unified response to cyber incidents and bolstering the overall cybersecurity posture of the financial industry. In essence, the article highlights the necessity for financial institutions to proactively embrace comprehensive strategies that encompass resilience, regulatory compliance, technological advancements, and collaborative efforts to effectively combat escalating cyber threats.
Published by: Silvia Tsovwen Asakpa
Author: Silvia Tsovwen Asakpa
Paper ID: V9I6-1197
Paper Status: published
Published: December 6, 2023
Convolutional Recurrent Neural Network Model for Question Answering Task
Question answering is a crucial task in natural language understanding, as it can be applied to a wide range of natural language processing challenges. Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) are commonly used as a baseline model for various sequence prediction tasks, including question answering. While RNNs excel at capturing global information over a long span of time, they may not effectively retain local information. To address this limitation, we propose a model that combines both recurrent and convolutional neural networks, allowing for end-to-end training using backpropagation. Our experiments on the bAbI dataset show that this model can significantly outperform the RNN model in question answering tasks.
Published by: Gelvesh G.
Author: Gelvesh G.
Paper ID: V9I6-1209
Paper Status: withdrawn
Submitted: December 6, 2023
Numerical (CFD) studies in twisted square duct
CFD analysis of steady fully developed laminar flow inside twisted duct of square cross section flow area is studied for Re range of 100 - 2000. A commercially available software is used for the analysis. Twist ratio used are 2.5, 5, 10 and 20.Maximum average f.Re values were observed for a twist ratio of 2.5 and Re of 2000. It is observed that the average f.Re values are not constant rather are function of Re and twist ratio. Average f.Re values are correlated with swirl parameter. Local distribution of f.Re across a cross-section is further analysed. Comparison of average f.Re values of twisted square duct with straight square duct is also done. Keyword: Twisted duct, laminar flow, twist ratio, Periodic flow, swirl parameter.
Published by: Rambir Bhadouriya
Author: Rambir Bhadouriya
Paper ID: V9I6-1200
Paper Status: published
Published: December 5, 2023
Experimental Studies in Plate Heat Exchanger
At present plate heat exchanger’s (PHE’s) are being used extensively in the chemical, process and allied industries due to their numerous advantages. Heat transfer and associated frictional pressure drop in PHE are investigated experimentally in this study. The applied PHE is 14 plate, 2 fluid and single pass-flow heat exchanger in which fluids flow in counter flow direction. Heat transfer and pressure drop data were obtained for water flow rates varying between 0.0168 kg/s to 0.3378 kg/s. In this flow range increasing flow rates from 0.0168kg/s to 0.3378 kg/s (Increase in Reynold number from 85 to 1640) caused an increase in the pressure drop from 88 Pa to 10957 Pa. Empirical correlations are proposed to correlate the present data for the heat transfer coefficient and friction factor in terms of Reynolds number and Prandtl number.
Published by: Rambir Bhadouriya
Author: Rambir Bhadouriya
Paper ID: V9I6-1201
Paper Status: published
Published: December 4, 2023
