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The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of osmo-dehydration using four anti-browning agents (ascorbic acid (AA), citric acid (CA), EDTA and 4-Hexylresorcinol (4-HR) on physico-chemical, color and browning phenomenon in commonly consumed fresh cut kiwis (var. Hayward) of Kashmir region. Osmo-dehydration was carried out using 60 % glucose + 1 % calcium chloride solution under ambient conditions and concentration of anti-browning agents- ascorbic acid, citric acid, EDTA and 4-HR were varied between 0.5 and 2.5 %, 0.5–1.5 %, 0.25–1.25 and 0.01–0.05 %, respectively, using central composite rotatable design. Browning index, polyphenol oxidase activity, and yellowness (b*) were significantly (p

The present study provides visualization outcomes for an “ion wind” interacted impinging jet and checking the feasibility of commercially available ion generator as an active flow control device. The in-house developed jet impingement facility and smoke based visualization technique were used to study the phenomenon. The results showed a prominent effect of ion wind on the low subsonic impinging jet.

The present work is about the feasibility study of a negative ion generator for flow control. The experimentations were carried out on a jet impingement facility using the smoke visualization method. The results showed a significant effect of the ion wind on the downstream free jet. The significant outcomes were the change in the length of the potential core along with the entrainment width and subsequent flow characteristics analyzed at different Reynolds numbers.

Smoke flow visualization is employed to investigate the behavior of a round jet issuing from a straight tube and impinging on a flat plate or bodies mounted on a support. Smoke jet impingement facility is a tool used in aerodynamic research to provide information about the behavior of a round jet of smoke impinging on a model. The smoke impingement jet facility utilizes smoke as seeding for scattering towards visualization. In this study, an impingement jet facility is designed and fabricated that ought to be of low price and straightforward to use. This project aims to offer educators and students an economical means to demonstrate flow impingement over completely different objects employing an easy variety of construction. This work utilizes a smoke generator that can produce good quality smoke and have sufficient density to be visible. The application of this smoke jet impingement jet facility over several test visualization techniques is that it produces high-quality visualizations. The facility has proven to be an economic addition in supporting other research projects and is anticipated to be a valuable ‘hands-on’ addition to existing aerospace laboratory teaching.

Clinical trial of 100 patients of chronic low back ache was conducted in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) at Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Soura a Tertiary care hospital for period of two year from January 2010 to January 2012 to find out effect of Microwave diathermy (MWD). All patients were treated with Microwave diathermy along with conventional treatment. The results were compared and student's 't' test was applied to see the level of significance. A significant improvement after treatment (P=0.000) was found. The present study suggests that short wave diathermy is effective for the treatment of patients with chronic low back pain.

BACKGROUND: Bell's palsy is an acute weakness of seventh cranial nerve leading to loss of movement on one side of the face. It usually recovers of its own without treatment in most of the patients but not all. Physical therapy in the form of electrotherapy, massage and facial exercises is used as adjuvant to hasten recovery. OBJECTIVES: To analyze the role of physiotherapy in the form of electrotherapy in patients with peripheral facial paralysis attending multispecialty hospital in Kashmir. METHODS: A prospective study was carried out on 50 patients of facial nerve paralysis attending OPD between Jan 2009 and Jan 2010. All of the patients were subjected to medical treatment. The patients were put to Physical Therapy in the form of electrotherapy followed by facial exercises. All patients received electrotherapy to the paralyzed facial muscles for a period of 2 weeks but some were given extended doses for 4 weeks. 20 patients presented for the treatment in the first week, 12 in second week and 18 presented after three weeks or later. RESULTS: Fifty patients (30 female, 20 male) of facial nerve paralysis were included. Time span between medical diagnosis and physical therapy was from 1 week to 4 weeks. Patients were assessed at 4 weeks, 2 months and 6 months after the treatment. Out of 20 patients who presented in 1st week and received steroids and electrotherapy 19(95%) had fully recovered except for one case that was irregular for treatment. Out of 12 Patients who presented in 2nd week of illness, 8(66.6%) patients had full recovery and partial recovery in rest of 4 (33.4%) patients. Eighteen patients (100%) who presented in third week onwards of illness had partial recovery. CONCLUSION: Physiotherapy in the form of electrotherapy and facial exercises has a effective role in the early management of peripheral facial palarlysis. JMS 2012;15(2):145-48