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Manipal University

EducationManipal, Karnataka, India
About: Manipal University is a education organization based out in Manipal, Karnataka, India. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Health care. The organization has 9525 authors who have published 11207 publications receiving 110687 citations.


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TL;DR: Comparison of the DNA sequences of the blaNDM-positive plasmids detected in this study with known sequences of related plasids suggested that various mutation events facilitated the evolution of the plasmid and that plasmIDS with similar genetic backgrounds have widely disseminated in India.
Abstract: To determine the distribution and relationship of antimicrobial resistance determinants among extended-spectrum-cephalosporin (ESC)-resistant or carbapenem-resistant Escherichia coli isolates from the aquatic environment in India, water samples were collected from rivers or sewage treatment plants in five Indian states. A total of 446 E. coli isolates were randomly obtained. Resistance to ESC and/or carbapenem was observed in 169 (37.9%) E. coli isolates, which were further analyzed. These isolates showed resistance to numerous antimicrobials; more than half of the isolates exhibited resistance to eight or more antimicrobials. The blaNDM gene was detected in 14/21 carbapenem-resistant E. coli isolates: blaNDM-1 in 2 isolates, blaNDM-5 in 7 isolates, and blaNDM-7 in 5 isolates. The blaCTX-M gene was detected in 112 isolates (66.3%): blaCTX-M-15 in 108 isolates and blaCTX-M-55 in 4 isolates. We extracted 49 plasmids from selected isolates, and their whole-genome sequences were determined. Fifty resistance genes were detected, and 11 different combinations of replicon types were observed among the 49 plasmids. The network analysis results suggested that the plasmids sharing replicon types tended to form a community, which is based on the predicted gene similarity among the plasmids. Four communities each containing from 4 to 17 plasmids were observed. Three of the four communities contained plasmids detected in different Indian states, suggesting that the interstate dissemination of ancestor plasmids has already occurred. Comparison of the DNA sequences of the blaNDM-positive plasmids detected in this study with known sequences of related plasmids suggested that various mutation events facilitated the evolution of the plasmids and that plasmids with similar genetic backgrounds have widely disseminated in India.

70 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, a unique 3D interconnected tannic acid modified boron nitride (BN) and C network (M-BN/C) was successfully fabricated by the carbonization of TPU skeletons, which were obtained via simple salt template assisted strategy to enhance the thermal transfer properties of composites.
Abstract: The construction of heat conduction paths in the polymer matrix is essential to improve the thermal management performance of polymer composites. A three-dimensional (3D) thermally conductive network with regular filler structures is very attractive for building fast conductive paths in polymer composites. Herein, a unique 3D interconnected tannic acid modified boron nitride (BN) and C network (M-BN/C) was successfully fabricated by the carbonization of M-BN/thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) skeletons, which were obtained via simple salt template assisted strategy to enhance the thermal transfer properties of composites. The highly thermally conductive epoxy composites (M-BN/C/EP) were then prepared by impregnating epoxy resin (EP) into the 3D M-BN/C network. The thermal conductivity of the composites with a M − BN loading of 23 wt% is as high as 1.524 W/(m·K), which exhibits a significant enhancement of 702% compared with pure EP. In addition, our composite exhibited outstanding thermal behaviors during heating and cooling processes. Furthermore, the finite element heat conduction simulation further analyzes the heat conduction mechanism of epoxy composites from the theoretical level. This work provides a new idea to significantly enhance the thermal conductivity of thermal management materials.

70 citations

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TL;DR: A survey research is conducted among the customers of some of the leading banks in India who are residing in the selected metro and urban banked centres in India as discussed by the authors, the findings show that though ATMs have been widely adopted, the level of adoption of other electronic banking means like internet banking, tele banking and mobile banking despite their potential are yet to pick in a big way.
Abstract: The major banks in India are increasingly providing services through electronic channels such as ATMs, internet banking, tele banking and mobile banking. The paper is an attempt to examine the various usage patterns by customers of these technologyenabled services provided. A survey research is conducted among the customers of some of the leading banks in India who are residing in the selected metro and urban banked centres in India . The findings show that though ATMs have been widely adopted, the level of adoption of other electronic banking means like internet banking, tele banking and mobile banking despite their potential are yet to pick in a big way. The usage patterns revealed through this study has several pointers to bank managements in india.

70 citations

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TL;DR: The results showed that the functional capacity and QoL decreased among those not receiving a supervised exercise program, while exercise training improvedfunctional capacity andQoL in HNC patients undergoing CRT.
Abstract: Background & objectives: Patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) undergoing chemoradiotherapy (CRT) suffer from fatigue causing a decrease in functional capacity and quality of life (QoL). Limited research in the field of exercise training among these patients demanded the need for this study to assess the effects of exercise training on functional capacity and quality of life. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted on 48 patients with HNC undergoing CRT. The exercise group received an individually tailored, supervised, exercise programme for six weeks, while the control group did not receive any form of exercise. Functional capacity and QoL were assessed at baseline and at the end of the intervention using the six minute walk distance (6MWD) and medical outcomes survey short form 36 (SF 36). Results: The mean age of patients was 52 yr with 42 males. After six weeks, the 6MWD improved by 42 metres ( P P P =0.064 and -17.3; P P Interpretation & conclusions: Our results showed that the functional capacity and QoL decreased among those not receiving a supervised exercise program, while exercise training improved functional capacity and QoL in HNC patients undergoing CRT.

70 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, an attempt has been made to optimize the engine operating parameters for the optimum thermal performance of a diesel engine fuelled with blends of honge methyl ester using the Response Surface Methodology (RSM).

70 citations


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NameH-indexPapersCitations
John J.V. McMurray1781389184502
Ashok Kumar1515654164086
Zhanhu Guo12888653378
Vijay P. Singh106169955831
Michael Walsh10296342231
Akhilesh Pandey10052953741
Vivekanand Jha9495885734
Manuel Hidalgo9253841330
Madhukar Pai8952233349
Ravi Kumar8257137722
Vijay V. Kakkar6047017731
G. Münzenberg583369837
Abhishek Sharma524269715
Ramesh R. Bhonde492238397
Chandra P. Sharma4832512100
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No. of papers from the Institution in previous years
YearPapers
2023102
2022280
20212,150
20201,821
20191,422
20181,083