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Harish Chander Dutt,Surjeet Singh,Bharathi Avula,Ikhlas A. Khan,Yashbir S. Bedi 한국식품영양과학회 2012 Journal of medicinal food Vol.15 No.2
Caralluma fimbriata extract has received Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status for use as a nutraceutical to combat the most serious public health concern (i.e., obesity). More than 260 species grouped under the genus Caralluma (Family Apocynaceae) are distributed in tropical Asia and Mediterranean regions of the globe. Ethnobotanically,some species have been used as traditional and modern dietary ingredients to suppress appetite. Many species of Caralluma are commonly used as traditional medicine for the treatment of rheumatism, diabetes, leprosy, paralysis, and inflammation and have antimalarial, antitrypanosomal, anti-ulcer, antioxidant, antinociceptive, and antiproliferative activities. The genus is known for compounds like pregnane glycosides, flavonoid glycoside, flavones, magastigmane glycosides, pregnane steroids,steroidal glycosides, saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, aromatic and nonaromatic volatile compounds, and b-sitosterol. An extract of C. fimbriata (Slimaluna, Gencor Nutrients, Anaheim, CA, USA) is used as an anti-obesity agent and appetite suppressor. It is also seen that the pregnane glycosides isolated and identified from African Hoodia are reported as anti-obesity and appetite-suppressant compounds. On reviewing the studies undertaken on the chemistry, pharmacology, and therapeutic potential of Caralluma, it is concluded that the genus is also composed of pregnane glycosides as one of the major constituents. Availability of pregnane glycosides in Caralluma is an indication of the appetite-suppressant property of this genus. This coupled with the GRAS status of the extract of C. fimbriata has opened the possibility of developing an anti-obesity/appetite-suppressant product from other species of Caralluma. The main objective of this article is to review the studies undertaken on the plant in light of further research for anti-obesity drugs and nutraceuticals from species of Caralluma.
Alternating and Merged Droplets in a Double T-junction Microchannel
Harish Palani Naga Surya,Sajeesh Parayil,Utsab Banerjee,Subhash Chander,Ashis Kumar Sen 한국바이오칩학회 2015 BioChip Journal Vol.9 No.1
In this work, we report experimental andnumerical studies of alternating and merged dropletsin a double T-junction microchannel. The microchanneldevice is fabricated using PDMS substrate and experimentsare performed with mineral oil with surfactantas the continuous phase and aqueous glycerol asthe discrete phase. Based on the flow rate fraction φand Capillary number Ca, four different flow regimesare identified: merging, stable alternating droplets, alternatingdroplets with transition and laminar. A numericalmodel that employs volume-of-fluid formulationsis used to predict the alternating droplet generationprocess. In the stable alternating droplet regime,the effect of the discrete phase flow rate ratio α on thedroplet diameter ratio β is experimentally studied andcompared with that predicted from the simulations. Itis observed that the droplet diameter ratio β increaseslinearly with increase in the flow rate ratio α and agood match between experiments and simulations isobserved. The diameters of droplets at different Capillarynumbers Ca generated using single and doubleT-junction microchannels are compared and it is observedthat, at low Ca, the double T-junction generateslarger droplets as compared to single T-junction. In merged droplet regime, the effect of the continuousphase flow rate Qc and discrete phase viscosity μd ondiameter dm and interdistance between the droplets λof the merged droplets are studied. It is observed thatthe merged droplet diameter dm is reduced and interdistancebetween the droplets λ increases with increasein the continuous phase flow rate Qc. As the viscosityof the discrete phase μd increases, the diameter dm andinterdistance between the droplets λ of the mergeddroplets decreases.
On a Class of Meromorphic Functions Defined by Certain Linear Operators
Kumar, Shanmugam Sivaprasad,Taneja, Harish Chander Department of Mathematics 2009 Kyungpook mathematical journal Vol.49 No.4
In the present investigation, we introduce new classes of p-valent meromorphic functions defined by Liu-Srivastava linear operator and the multiplier transform and study their properties by using certain first order differential subordination and superordination.
Sunit SINGH,Sajan THAKUR,J.P. MEHTA,Harish Chander Dutt 한국식물분류학회 2023 식물 분류학회지 Vol.53 No.1
The herb Pedicularis cheilanthifolia var. albida (Pennell) P. C. Tsoong is reported and collected for the first time from the Rudraprayag District of Uttarakhand. The species was seen growing along a glacial stream in an alpine region between 4,100 and 4,400 m asl. Morphological characteristics of the species were examined and processed for herbarium deposition. To simplify taxon identification, a brief taxonomic description and illustration of the taxon are provided.
Kodithuwakku Arachchige Sachini N.K.,Chander Harish,Turner Alana J.,Shojaei Alireza,Knight Adam C.,Griffith Aaron,Burch Reuben F.,Chen Chih-Chia 한국산업안전보건공단 산업안전보건연구원 2023 Safety and health at work Vol.14 No.3
Background: Occupational workers at altitudes are more prone to falls, leading to catastrophic outcomes. Acrophobia, height-related anxiety, and affected executive functions lead to postural instabilities, causing falls. This study investigated the effects of repeated virtual height exposure and training on cognitive processing and height-related anxiety. Methods: Twenty-eight healthy volunteers (age 20.48 ± 1.26 years; mass 69.52 ± 13.78 kg) were recruited and tested in seven virtual environments (VE) [ground (G), 2-story altitude (A1), 2-story edge (E1), 4-story altitude (A2), 4-story edge (E2), 6-story altitude (A3), and 6-story edge (E3)] over three days. At each VE, participants identified occupational hazards present in the VE and completed an Attitude Towards Heights Questionnaire (ATHQ) and a modified State-Trait Anxiety Inventory Questionnaire (mSTAIQ). The number of hazards identified and the ATHQ and mSTAIQ scores were analyzed using a 7 (VE; G, A1, A2, A3, E1, E2, E3) x 3 (DAY; DAY 1, DAY 2, DAY 3) factorial repeated measures analysis of variance. Results: The participants identified the lowest number of hazards at A3 and E3 VEs and on DAY 1 compared to other VEs and DAYs. ATHQ scores were lowest at G, A1, and E1 VEs. Conclusion: Cognitive processing is negatively affected by virtual altitudes, while it improves with short-term training. The features of virtual reality, such as higher involvement, engagement, and reliability, make it a better training tool to be considered in ergonomic settings. The findings of this study will provide insights into cognitive dual-tasking at altitude and its challenges, which will aid in minimizing occupational falls.
Hill, Christopher M.,DeBusk, Hunter,Simpson, Jeffrey D.,Miller, Brandon L.,Knight, Adam C.,Garner, John C.,Wade, Chip,Chander, Harish Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute 2019 Safety and health at work Vol.10 No.3
Background: Performing cognitive tasks and muscular fatigue have been shown to increase muscle activity of the lower extremity during quiet standing. A common intervention to reduce muscular fatigue is to provide a softer shoe-surface interface. However, little is known regarding how muscle activity is affected by softer shoe-surface interfaces during static standing. The purpose of this study was to assess lower extremity muscular activity during erect standing on three different standing surfaces, before and after an acute workload and during cognitive tasks. Methods: Surface electromyography was collected on ankle dorsiflexors and plantarflexors, and knee flexors and extensors of fifteen male participants. Dependent electromyography variables of mean, peak, root mean square, and cocontraction index were calculated and analyzed with a $2{\times}2{\times}3$ within-subject repeated measures analysis of variance. Results: Pre-workload muscle activity did not differ between surfaces and cognitive task conditions. However, greater muscle activity during post-workload balance assessment was found, specifically during the cognitive task. Cognitive task errors did not differ between surface and workload. Conclusions: The cognitive task after workload increased lower extremity muscular activity compared to quite standing, irrespective of the surface condition, suggesting an increased demand was placed on the postural control system as the result of both fatigue and cognitive task.
Christopher M. Hill,Hunter DeBusk,Jeffrey D. Simpson,Brandon L. Miller,Adam C. Knight,John C. Garner,Chip Wade,Harish Chander 한국산업안전보건공단 산업안전보건연구원 2019 Safety and health at work Vol.10 No.3
Background: Performing cognitive tasks and muscular fatigue have been shown to increase muscle activity of the lower extremity during quiet standing. A common intervention to reduce muscular fatigue is to provide a softer shoe-surface interface. However, little is known regarding how muscle activity is affected by softer shoe-surface interfaces during static standing. The purpose of this study was to assess lower extremity muscular activity during erect standing on three different standing surfaces, before and after an acute workload and during cognitive tasks. Methods: Surface electromyography was collected on ankle dorsiflexors and plantarflexors, and knee flexors and extensors of fifteen male participants. Dependent electromyography variables of mean, peak, root mean square, and cocontraction index were calculated and analyzed with a 2×2×3 withinsubject repeated measures analysis of variance. Results: Pre-workload muscle activity did not differ between surfaces and cognitive task conditions. However, greater muscle activity during post-workload balance assessment was found, specifically during the cognitive task. Cognitive task errors did not differ between surface and workload. Conclusions: The cognitive task after workload increased lower extremity muscular activity compared to quite standing, irrespective of the surface condition, suggesting an increased demand was placed on the postural control system as the result of both fatigue and cognitive task.