Archives-January 2014

This paper reviews the current situation with regard to generation of low grade fuels and their prospects of economic conversion into electrical power, the technologies presently available for this purpose, and the problems faced in such efforts. It emphasizes the need for an integrated approach to devise ways and means for generating electrical power from low grade fuels; keeping in mind the requirements of cleaner production and environmental protection so that the initiative leads to a total solution. The calorific value of such fuels varies between 550kcal/kg-1050 kcal/kg as compared to developed countries ie1550kcal/kg to 2050kcal/kg. The combination of various low grade fuels were prepared and tested, experimental analysis amply high light the usage of these fuels as a replacement of coal. There is a shimmering promise that the whole process of using low grade fuel i.e. too Agriwaste harvesting, collection, transport,economic processing and utilization of low grade fuel can be made technically and economically more viable in future. Thus, this paper highlights the value of low grade fuels as a prospective source of electric power and thus serving the remote areas in the form of stand- alone units giving a boost to decentralized power supply. This approach and option seems to be possible in view of its potential contribution to our economic and social development. No doubt, this initiative needs to be backed and perused rigorously for removing regional imbalances as well as strengthening National economy.

Alterations in mineral metabolism has been observed in all patients suffering from kidney disorders. While elevations in urea and creatinine values are definitely suggestive of renal disease, alterations in minerals metabolism is a secondary findings in all such cases. The metabolism of major macro divalent metals calcium and magnesium along with phosphorus are altered significantly and elevation in the level of one of the analytes always decreases the other. In the past, numerous publications have been carried out in this field, but only very few studies have been done to find out the associations between the analytes. This paper present the clinical usefulness of measuring all three analytes in patients suffering from kidney related disorders.

A new series of Cr(III) and Fe(III) complexes with the Flavone ligand were prepared and spectroscopic method and elemental analysis verified their structures. All the prepared complexes have been identified by available spectroscopic tools (UV-Visible and IR) in addition the structure of complexes was characterized by magnetic moments and molar conductance in DMSO solution .From the above of these studies and measurements suggest an octahedral geometry around Cr(III) and Fe(III). A theoretical treatment of the formation of complexes in the gas phase was studied, this was done using the HYPERCHEM-6 program for the Molecular mechanics and Semi-empirical calculations. 

We are very happy to announce that from 6th January 2014, Mr. Muqeem Islam has joined the team of Elixir Editorial Advisory Board. He will carry a special responsibility for dealing with manuscripts based on Macroeconomics, Governance and Development. Mr. Muqeem Islam is currently working as Director at National Institute of Management, National School of Public Policy, Islamabad. The appointment of Mr. Muqeem Islam as member Editorial Advisory Board strengthens the links and will make it easier for prospective authors to establish contact with the journal. Please send any expressions of interest to elixirpublishers@gmail.com. Sincerely Editor-in-Chief

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