Mousami Singh

TASK ALLOCATION MODEL FOR RELIABILITY AND COST OPTIMIZATION IN DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING SYSTEM

A Distributed Computing System (DCS) is defined as a set of processing elements interconnected by communication links. Reliability analysis of these processing elements and communication links is one of the important parameters to achieve the system efficiency. The system efficiency can be improved by making the task allocation properly in DCS. In this paper, we have presented a mathematical model, considering DCS with heterogeneous processors in order to achieve optimal cost and optimal reliability by allocating the tasks to the processors, in such a way that the allocated load on each processor is balanced. The task allocation in DCS is known as NP-hard problem even in the best conditions, and based on the present model, an efficient algorithm have been proposed to obtain optimal solutions. To design the mathematical model, execution time of the tasks on each processor as well as communication time between the tasks has been taken in the form of matrices.

The maxillofacial injuries: A postmortem study

Objectives: The aim of our study is to evaluate the incidence and etiology of maxillofacial fractures in autopsy cases of KGMU, Lucknow. Materials and Methods: The sample consisted of 444 autopsy cases with maxillofacial injuries, who were brought to the mortuary of KGMU, Lucknow, for postmortem in the last year. Parameters such as gender, age, cause, type, and site of injury are evaluated. Result: The results of this study show that road traffic accidents are the main reason for maxillofacial injuries in the deceased, followed by railway accidents. Maxillofacial injuries are more common in adult males than in females. Majority cases also involved maxilla and zygomatic along with mandible. The most common type of facial fracture was Le Fort-2 fracture. Conclusion: Maxillofacial injuries are commonly seen in adult males, due to RTA, involving maxilla, zygomatic and mandible and presenting as Le Fort-2 fracture.

A Case Report of Death ClaimedDue To Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV)

To eradicate polio, India introduced special drive of OPV immunisation. We are describing a case of death claimed due to OPV, brought to mortuary at King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, North India. Some religious communities oppose OPV drive continuously because, to them OPV seems to be an objectionable material and can lead to ill effects to their children. Hence, such type of cases need a careful examination as they can create panic in the society and media and jeopardise all attempts to eliminate polio. In this case, besides considering OPV, we also came across many factors like, subgaleal haemorrhage and bottle feeding. These factors could also be a cause of infant death, but after careful Post mortem examination, we found that the main culprit was feeding bottle.