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Bhubaneswar: In an achievement in the field of research and innovation, six faculty members from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar have been recognized among the top 2 per cent of scientists worldwide, as per the prestigious ranking released by Stanford University in collaboration with Dutch academic publishing company, Elsevier.
This annual ranking, widely respected across the global academic community, acknowledges scientists based on the impact of their research work, citation index, and other critical academic parameters. The inclusion of faculty members from IIT Bhubaneswar not only highlights the institution’s excellence in research and innovation but also showcases the impactful contributions made by Indian scientists on the global platform.
The recognised faculty members for the year 2024 are:
1. Prof. Subhransu Ranjan Samantaray, School of Electrical and Computer Sciences2. Prof. Rajan Jha, School of Basic Sciences3. Prof. P. Dinakar, School of Infrastructure4. Prof. Manas Mohan Mahapatra, School of Mechanical Sciences5. Dr. Pattabhi Ramaiah Budarapu, School of Mechanical Sciences6. Dr. Barathram. Ramkumar, School of Electrical and Computer Sciences
These faculty members have been acknowledged for their significant research contributions and high-impact publications that have set benchmarks in their respective domains. The Stanford-Elsevier ranking evaluates the performance of scientists over their careers and also emphasizes their recent contributions, making this recognition particularly notable for the selected scholars.
It is noteworthy that four of the faculty members have been ranked in the career-long research category. Prof. Subhransu Ranjan Samantaray has been recognized for his research in the field of Energy; Prof. Rajan Jha for his work in the field of Optics; Prof. V. R. Pedireddi for his research in the field of Inorganic & Nuclear Chemistry and Prof. P. Dinakar for his work in the field of Building and Construction Engineering.
The subject-wise bibliometric analysis was conducted by a team of scientists from Stanford University and Elsevier BV – a leading scientific publisher. Scientists have been classified into 22 scientific fields and 174 sub-fields, according to the standard Science-Metrix classification.
Prof. Shreepad Karmalkar, Director, of IIT Bhubaneswar, conveyed his congratulations to the faculty members, stating, “This recognition is a testament to the high-calibre research being conducted at IIT Bhubaneswar. Our faculty members continue to push the boundaries of knowledge and innovation, and their inclusion in this elite list reflects the institute's commitment to excellence in research and development. We are committed to advancing scientific inquiry and supporting our faculty as they contribute to solving real-world problems through their work.”
The Stanford-Elsevier global ranking is a prestigious accolade in the academic and research community, identifying researchers across multiple disciplines who are driving scientific progress and innovation worldwide. This recognition not only highlights individual achievements but also reinforces India’s growing role in global research and development.
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Digital technology, apps, cloud storage and the internet. These can sometimes be thought of as things that don’t really exist. Not in the physical sense, anyway. They’re virtual. Up in the cloud. Pulses of light and high-frequency radio waves.
But there’s no avoiding it. These business enablers can have a major impact on the environment.
All those data centres, operating in the background, are reliant on energy. Lots of it. They currently account for up to 2% of the world’s total energy demand, rising to as much as 4% by the end of the decade. And that’s just the data centres. There are the devices, the manufacturing processes and the networks, all consuming energy and impacting our planet.
Yet there’s a lot your business can do to minimise its impact, without impeding your commercial performance. Here are ten practical and actionable tips that you can use to start reducing your digital carbon footprint today.
1) Keep your devices for as long as possible, and recycle and repair
Up to 83% of the carbon emissions associated with your company’s laptops may come from the manufacture of the devices, rather than how you use them.
Consider reducing the churn rate on your device fleet. The University of Edinburgh ran a pilot scheme to keep their computers for two extra years. Fully incorporated into standard practices, the energy saved is equivalent to removing more than 150 cars from the roads every year.
2) Choose energy-efficient devices
When you do replace your devices, aim for energy efficiency. Energy Star-labelled office equipment is widely available now, and can provide energy savings of as much as 75% for some products. Overall, these office products use around half the electricity of standard equipment – better for your overheads as well as the planet.
But that’s just the beginning. By choosing Energy Saving Trust recommended products, you’re selecting from the most energy-efficient devices on the market, usually in the top 20% of those available.
3) Clean out your cloud space
Emails and instant messaging rely on electricity and data for sending, receiving and storage. Sending an email with a large attachment can use up to 50 grams of CO2e, which is equivalent to boiling a kettle three times.
Instead of sending attachments, use links to online files wherever possible, and regularly delete old emails from your inbox.
Only 5% of data is actively reused after 90 days of storage, so periodically cull the files that you no longer need.
4) Make your website more efficient
By using clean and efficient code you will reduce the amount of energy your website requires, significantly lessening its environmental impact.
If you can, remove or minify unnecessary and unused code. Make sure all your plugins are up to date. Reduce the size of images, and consider your use of colour. Different colours impact power usage in different ways. While black uses the least power and white uses the most, blue uses 25% more power than green or red.
5) Evaluate your suppliers
Take a look at your suppliers. Are they truly green and ethical? For example, is your website powered by 100% renewable electricity from the sun, wind and sea? Or is carbon offsetting at work?
As well as evaluating your web hosting and energy suppliers and considering low carbon transportation, you could establish a green supplier code of conduct for your suppliers, products and services. As time goes on this kind of environmental due diligence will be expected more and more of companies. Those not following suit will be either passed over or taken to account by prospective clients.
6) Be mindful of your AI use
AI is a great tool. It can increase productivity, accelerate decision-making and reduce costs. It can also behave unpredictably, impact creativity and place high demands on the Earth’s resources.
A ChatGPT query consumes up to 25 times more energy than a Google search. You could consider using AI for data-driven insights, improved customer service or operational efficiencies, particularly if your energy is being produced by environmentally friendly methods. However, perhaps think twice before using it to generate a two-minute email for example.
7) Understand your digital carbon footprint
Somewhere along the way, you’ll want to measure your company’s carbon footprint. This will give you insights into your current activities and how you can further reduce your greenhouse emissions, allowing your business to become more sustainable over time.
Test your website and assess your digital footprint using tools provided by companies such as Digital Carbon Online.
8) Unplug equipment when it isn’t in use
This might seem like a very basic point, but it is worth mentioning. When devices are plugged in, they still use electricity, even when on standby.
Standby power consumption accounts for 1% of carbon emissions and 2% of overall electricity usage. Although this seems like it could represent a small number, it doesn’t. In 2022, global energy usage was estimated at 26,587,000,000,000 kilowatt-hours, so 2% of that is a big deal.
9) Switch to sustainable search engines
In July 2024, more than 91% of web search traffic went through Google, with each search producing around 0.2 grams of CO2e. That’s 700 million grams of CO2e every day, which is the equivalent of driving more than 1.7 million miles. That’s 68 times around the Earth’s equator. Every day.
By switching to a search engine such as Ecosia, Ocean Hero or Ekoru, your searches will help to offset carbon emissions, protect biodiversity hotspots or remove plastic from the oceans.
10) Engage your employees and your networks
Encourage your team to adopt environmentally friendly practices, not only at work, but also at home. Becoming a more eco-friendly business relies on the mindset and motivation of the team around you. Get everyone involved. Communicate your sustainability initiatives and what they mean for your business, your employees, your city and your planet.
Also take to your social channels to spread the word and promote sustainable change to others – only by working together will we change business for the better and turn the tide on the climate crisis.
Published 25th September 2024
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Dr. Jeffrey A. SingerIn 2003, a Texas court sentenced Robert Roberson to death after he was convicted of murdering his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki, by shaking her so forcefully that he caused irreversible brain damage and death from so-called shaken baby syndrome, also called abusive head trauma.Roberson’s appeal is based on new evidence that doctors misdiagnosed the cause of death and scientific doubts on whether shaken baby syndrome even exists.The government plans to put Roberson to death on Oct. 17 unless he is granted clemency. Last week, a bipartisan majority of legislators in the Texas House asked the state Board of Pardons and Paroles to recommend clemency. The final decision will rest with Gov. Greg Abbott.Pronouncements from the medical establishment strongly influence politicians and courts, leaving lasting marks on public policy. In less than a month, such pronouncements may cause the first-ever execution of a man based on dubious medical science.Science of shaken baby syndrome is questionableIn a 1971 British Medical Journal article, pediatric neurosurgeon Norman Guthkelch hypothesized that aggressively shaking a baby can cause what has come to be known as “the triad” of intracranial hemorrhage, brain swelling and bleeding behind the retinas.His hypothesis gradually became accepted wisdom by the medical establishment. The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome claims that law enforcement authorities process at least 1,300 cases of SBS/AHT per year.The center points to a consensus among elite medical institutions, from the American Academy of Pediatrics to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to the World Health Organization, that shaken baby syndrome is genuine and a significant problem. Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic websites explain the syndrome to lay readers.Opinion:Incarcerated women struggle against a criminal justice system built around the needs of menYet researchers have challenged the hypothesis since the 1980s. Some studies have concluded that shaking cannot biomechanically cause the injuries Dr. Guthkelch described.A 2016 systematic review by the Swedish Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Assessment of Social Services concluded that there is “limited scientific evidence that the triad and therefore its components can be associated with traumatic shaking (low quality evidence),” and that there is “insufficient scientific evidence on which to assess the diagnostic accuracy of the triad in identifying traumatic shaking (very low quality evidence).”A study published last year in Forensic Science International found that a significant number of patients were misdiagnosed with abusive head trauma, citing other conditions that can cause clinical and imaging “findings commonly associated with AHT.”Shaken baby syndrome ‘too often’ diagnosedDr. Guthkelch himself called to rethink the shaken baby syndrome. In 2011, the pediatric neurosurgeon told a National Public Radio reporter that he “worries that it is too often applied by medical examiners and doctors without considering other possible causes for a child’s death or injury.”Writing in the Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy in 2012, Guthkelch called his hypothesis into question and disparaged the medical community’s “level of emotion and divisiveness on shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma interfered with our commitment to pursue the truth.”In that same journal, an article by legal and medical scholars concluded: “Over the past decade, we have learned that this hypothesis fits poorly with the anatomy and physiology of the infant brain, that there are many natural and accidental causes for these findings, and that the onset of symptoms does not reliably indicate timing.”Shortly before he died, Dr. Guthkelch told The Washington Post in 2015 that he was struck by the high proportion of diagnoses of shaken baby syndrome he reviewed that were attributable to natural causes and not abuse: “I was absolutely horrified when I came back 20 years later to hear all this rubbish about incarcerating mothers, et cetera, et cetera.”Opinion:Texas lawmakers halting Melissa Lucio’s execution was the right callA decade later, the medical establishment and the law have yet to catch up with the science. At best, shaken baby syndrome is rare yet remarkably overdiagnosed. However, enough research has been done to place the hypothesis in doubt.In 2005, Stanford professor John Ioannidis published his landmark study, “Why Most Published Research Findings Are False.” The distinguished scientific journal Nature reported a record 10,000 published papers were retracted in 2023, and that may just be “the tip of the iceberg.”Nature separately reported on researchers’ propensity to fudge or falsify data, claiming that in some fields, “at least one-quarter of clinical trials might be problematic or even entirely made up.”Despite these facts, “narrative inertia” can mean years before medical organizations change their positions on diagnoses and treatments.During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the public learned the hard way how dogma, groupthink and the suppression of scientific debate describe the culture of the modern medical establishment. One year after the CDC declared the public health emergency was over, people still suffer from collateral damage to mental and physical health, education and socioeconomic conditions caused by the pandemic policies.It will take a long time for the medical establishment to fix its scientific sloppiness and groupthink. In the meantime, prosecutors and courts should avoid cases based on uncertain scientific theories, regardless of pronouncements by members of the medical profession, to prevent the incarceration of innocent people.Unlike a research paper, the government cannot retract a person’s wrongful execution.Dr. Jeffrey A. Singer practices general surgery in Phoenix and is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute.
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