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Is MRA more accurate in diagnosing cervical vascular injury in trauma patients than CTA?

Aim The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) versus computed tomography angiography (CTA) for cervical vascular injury secondary to trauma. Background CTA is widely used in practice to diagnose cervical vascular injuries, largely supplanting the gold standard of digital subtraction angiography (DSA). However, the use of CTA is limited by the exposure to ionising radiation and lack of sensitivity in some contexts. Hence, evaluation of the potential diagnostic accuracy of MRA in this context is justified. Methods A systematic literature review was completed using online databases and a clear search strategy. Diagnostic accuracy studies involving the use of CTA and/or MRA in the diagnosis of cervical vascular injuries were sought, with a focus on human studies, primary studies and literature published between 2011 and 2021. Studies were subjected to formal critical appraisal using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme toolkit and were synthesised using a narrative framework.
East African Journal of Education Studies

Learners with physical impairments have a right to quality education within regular schools. However, learning efficacy among learners with physical impairments in regular public schools has been on a downward trajectory. Therefore, the objective of this study was to find out how self-image affected learning efficacy among learners with physical impairments in regular public primary schools in Kitui County. Correlational and phenomenological research designs were triangulated to give a unified perspective of the study. A mixed research methodology whereby quantitative and qualitative data were concurrently collected was applied. The target population was 89,745 participants, which included 56,875 learners, 2,607 teachers, 30,221 parents and guardians and 42 curriculum support officers. Purposive sampling techniques were used in identifying the sample of the study. The sample size was 265 respondents comprising 162 teachers, 51 learners with physical impairments, 47 parents of the learners with physical impairments and 5 Special Needs
Vibrational spectroscopy of mantle minerals

-Vibrational spectroscopy has been used extensively to characterize the high pressure minerals important in the Earth's mantle. The results of IR and Raman studies complement structural information obtained from diffraction experiments, for example in providing information on [6]- coordinated silicon in high-pressure phases such as stishovite and MgSi03 perovskite, on the tetragonal distortion of MgSi03 garnet, and on the presence of the inter-tetrahedral SiOSi linkage in /3_ Mg 2 Si0 4• Such measurements provide detailed information on phase transitions and tests of ab initio and empirical calculations of mineral properties. In situ studies at high pressure and/or temperature have been used to study soft-mode behaviour associated with displacive phase transitions, as demonstrated recently for stishovite. The presence of OH in natural minerals and synthetic candidate high-pressure phases has been demonstrated by IR spectroscopy, permitting the identification of potential storage sites for hydrogen in the mantle. In situ high P-T Raman spectroscopy has demonstrated the stability of magnesite (MgC03) to mantle temperatures and pressures, important in determining the carbon budget within the deep Earth. Micro-Raman and (more recently) micro-IR spectroscopies have proven very useful for non-destructive, in situ analysis of minerals in complex natural and experimental sample assemblages. Experimental vibrational data have been used to construct and constrain models for calculation of thermodynamic parameters such as heat capacity and entropy. These have been useful in establishing P-T phase diagrams for mantle mineral assemblages. We summarize these results and collect together vibrational spectra obtained to date for principal mineral phases of the mantle. We also discuss both limitations and future directions of the techniques.
Effect of Origanum heracleoticum L. Essential Oil on Marinated Chicken Meat Shelf-life

Poultry meat is a food which has been accepted worldwide throughout the ages, mostly due to its relatively low cost of production, low fat content and the high nutritional value . The consumption of poultry products is increasing every year and consumers want a safe product. At present, meat industry uses chemical additives to prevent growth of food-borne pathogens and extend the shelf life of refrigerated storage. Since concern over the safety of chemical additives has arisen in recent years, consumers increasingly demand use of natural products as alternative preservatives in foods. Among several essential oils that may be useful as antimicrobial agents, oregano oil ( Origanum heracleoticum L.) may have the greatest potential for use in industrial applications. In this context, the aim of the present work is to evaluate the effect of addition of oregano essential oil in marinade in three concentrations (1.25%, 0.625% and 0.156%) on the shelf - life of marinated chicken fillet and their sensory properties.
Role of Probiotics in Ornamental Fish Platy Xiphophorus Maculatus

The present study deals with the role of probiotics in ornamental fish platy Xiphophorus maculates. Two distinct colonies were isolated from the intestine of Platy through serial dilution technique and pour plate method. Two distinct colonies were isolated from the intestine of Platy through serial dilution technique and pour plate method. The isolated colony was identified by using biochemical tests and identified as Bacillus subtilis. The identified microbe Bacillus subtilis was mass multiplied by using nutrient broth. Five different feeds having different concentration of Bacillus subtilis such as Ex. Feed I (Control), Ex. Feed II (10 1 cells), Ex. Feed III (10 2 cells), Ex. Feed IV (10 3 cells) and Ex. Feed V ( 10 4 cells) were prepared by using fish meal, ground nut oil cake, wheat flour, tapioca flour, fish oil, sunflower oil, supplevite-mix, sodium chloride and sodium benzoate. Role of microbes on feed utilization parameters such as feed consumption, feed conversion efficiency, feed conversion ratio, growth, percentage growth, relative growth rate, assimilation, metabolism, net and growth efficiency of Platy were studied for a period of 30 days. Feed consumption was higher in Ex. Feed V containing 10 4 cells of Bacillus subtilis . The growths, percentage growth, relative growth rate, gross and net growth efficiency was also higher in Ex. Feed V containing higher cells of Bacillus subtilis . Assimilation and metabolism were also higher in Ex. Feed V. From the results, it is inferred that the Ex. Feed V was suitable for the growth of platy.
African Journal of Bacteriology Research

Respiratory tract infection is a serious concern for public health worldwide, and imposes a lot of pressure on health facilities, specifically in developing countries along with economic restrictions. This study evaluated the prevalence of bacterial pathogens and their antibiotic sensitivity pattern among patients with respiratory tract infection in Ghaem Hospital, Mashhad, east of Iran during the 3 years period. All clinical isolates were identified by conventional biochemical tests. Antibacterial susceptibility testing was performed by disc diffusion method following clinical and laboratory standards institute (CLSI) guidelines. Among 4897 clinical respiratory samples, 3748 samples were positive. Out of 3748 culture positive, 42% were related to females and 58% to males. The prevalence of respiratory infections in our study reported 27.5%. Most isolates were obtained from the age group of 60-80 years old. The most common isolated were Acinetobacter spp. 37% and Klebsiella pneumonia 21%. Antimicrobial profile of Acinetobacter spp. and Klebsiella pneumonia showed maximum resistance to Amikacin 86.8 and 50.3% respectively. According to our study, the duration of hospitalization in the ICU, especially surgery ICU, is associated with an increased risk of respiratory infection. Therefore, infection control plays an important role in the ICUs.
Gender Differences in the Motivational Profile of Undergraduate Students in Light of Self-Determination Theory: The Case of Online Learning Setting

Motivation has a vital role in successful learning and has garnered the interest of numerous scholars in a wide array of contexts, especially education. Despite such influence, literature in motivation has inconsistent findings with regard to gender. Also, shifting to online learning as a consequence of COVID-19 has impacted students' academic motivation. This study is novel as it is the first to classify motivation types according to self-determination theory among Jordanian undergraduates in online learning environment throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, it examined the motivational Jordanian undergraduate profile and investigated the same in relation to gender. This study employed a quantitative approach with a web-based questionnaire. The study sample comprised 433 undergraduates who were enrolled in online courses offered at the University of Jordan. The data were collected in September of the academic year 2021-2022 using the academic motivation scale. Mann-Whitney U test was performed to examine gender differences in motivation type. Results demonstrated significant gender difference in motivation types. Females had more self-determination (U = 19,106, p = 0.024), intrinsic motivation to experience stimulation (U = 17,030, p = 0.000), identified regulation (U = 14,997, p = 0.000), and introjected regulation (U = 17,557, p = 0.000), while males had more amotivation (U = 17,557, p = 0.000). Implications of this study can inform online instructors and decision-makers to carefully consider online learning settings and employ intrinsic motivation strategies to boost students' self-determination and enhance their motivation quality.
Mortality due to Colon and Rectal Cancer in Brazil and its Regions between 2006 and 2020

Introduction: In Brazil, 704 thousand new cases of cancer were estimated for each year of the triennium 2023-2025, and colon and rectal cancer (CRC) is the type of neoplasm responsible for the third highest mortality rate for both sexes in the country. Objective: To analyze the temporal trend of premature mortality by CRC from 2006 to 2020, for both sexes, in Brazil and its five macroregions, and to evaluate whether the goal proposed by the Strategic Action Plan for Tackling Chronic non Communicable Diseases in Brazil 2011-2022 of the Ministry of Health (MH) in relation to CCR has been met. Method: Time series study of standardized premature mortality rates by CRC (ICD-10: C18-21); the study population is Brazil’s population obtained from DATASUS’ Mortality Information System from 2006 to 2020. Results: Premature mortality rates by CRC in Brazil and in all five macroregions increased linearly over the period investigated, but with important regional differences. The target proposed by the MH’s Plan for CRC was not met. Conclusion: There was an increase in premature mortality rates by CRC in Brazil, a trend expected for developing countries. As it is a type of cancer that involves modifiable risk factors, continuous actions to manage these factors are important, such as national health promotion policies. Furthermore, studies are needed to support preventive policies for screening and early diagnosis programs.
Incidence of Retinopathy of Prematurity in Infants with Low Gestational Age and Low Birth Weight

: Objectives: To determine the incidence of retinopathy of prematurity in infants with low gestational age and low birth weight. Methods: An institution based cross-sectional study was conducted in the department of Ophthalmology, Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi in collaboration with department of Paediatrics, Holy Family Hospital for a duration of 12 months. Sample of 85 was collected using non probability consecutive sampling technique. 85 babies born before 34 weeks of gestation and babies with birth weight ranging from 0.9 kg to 2.5 kg were included in this study. These were the babies who were admitted in the neonatal intensive care unit and were on high concentration oxygen therapy. The fundi of the babies were examined under sterile conditions using an indirect ophthalmoscope, 20D and 28D lens. Data was analyzed through SPSS version 17. Results: The mean gestational age of the babies was 30.48±1.517 weeks plus mean birth weight 1.56±0.30 kg. Out of 85 babies 54.1% were males while 45.9% were females. 20 (23.5%) of these babies were found to be suffering from retinopathy of prematurity. Among ROP positive infants, mostly belong to gestational age group 30 weeks and birth weight 1.1 to 1.5 kg group. Conclusion: Retinopathy of prematurity is a disease of the premature infants. Lower gestational age at birth (less than 34 weeks) and low birth weight (less than 2 kg) have a strong association with development of retinopathy of prematurity.
Radiative forcing from halogen reservoir and halocarbon breakdown products

The direct radiative forcing (RF) from halocarbons is reasonably well characterised. However, the forcing due to polyatomic halogen reservoir and halocarbon breakdown products has not previously been quantiﬁed and it is important to assess the size of this contribution. Four gases, ClONO 2 , COCl 2 , COF 2 and COClF, are considered; their stratospheric abundances mostly originate from the breakdown of chloroﬂuorocarbons, hydrochloroﬂuorocarbons and CCl 4 . They have signiﬁcant mid-infrared absorption bands and peak stratospheric mole fractions ranging from around 20 ppt to over 1 ppb, which are large compared to typical abundances of many emitted halocarbons. Using satellite observations of stratospheric abundance, observed infrared spectra, and a narrow-band radiation code, the stratosphere-adjusted RF (SARF) is computed. The global-annual mean SARF is estimated to be [? ]7 mW m -2 based on measured abundances in the period 2004-2019, with ClONO 2 contributing about 50%. Only 8 individual halocarbon gases cause a signiﬁcantly greater forcing. This forcing is then approximately attributed to their source gases; for most, it modestly enhances (by 1-3%) both their direct RF and their global warming potentials. The most signiﬁcant enhancement (5-15%) is to CCl 4 , the principal source of stratospheric COCl 2 and contributor to ClONO 2 abundances; disagreement in recent satellite-based COCl 2 retrievals is a signiﬁcant source of uncertainty. These additional gases enhance the available best estimate of the total forcing due to halocarbon source gases (including e
Crustal seismic imaging of Northeast Tibet using first and later phases of earthquakes and explosions

Anhui Sun,1,2 Dapeng Zhao,3 Yuan Gao,1,2 Qinjian Tian1,2 and Ning Liu1,2 1Key Laboratory of Earthquake Prediction, China Earthquake Administration, Beijing 100036, China. E-mail: sah@ief.ac. cn 2Institute of Earthquake Forecasting, China Earthquake Administration, Beijing 100036, China 3Department of Geophysics, Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University, Sendai 980–8578, Japan. E-mail: zhao@tohoku.ac. jp
Experimental Research on Pigment Epithelium Derived Factor Joint Lens Injury Promote Optic Nerve Regeneration in Rats

This study investigated whether pigment epithelium derived factor (PEDF) combined with lens injury protection coordination of rat retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) survival and promote RGCs axonal regeneration purposes, using Fluoro-Gold microinjection into adult SD rats and 2 W SD was born in brain of young rats, retrograde labeled RGCs and preparation of optic nerve injury models and crystalline lens injury model, observation number method, draw a result, intravitreal injection of PEDF lens injury can increase RGCs survival number, both of which can be coordinated so that this role increased. Lens injury stimulates axon regeneration, combined with PEDF can enhance the stimulation of regeneration. Lens injury and PEDF can improve GAP-43 mRNA expression, the combination of the two makes this action to strengthen.
THE ROLE OF REMUNERATION ON EMPLOYEE WORK ENGAGEMENT IN TANZANIA

This study examines the role of employee remuneration on teachers' work engagement. Specifically, the study aimed to determine the influence of (i) employee remuneration on teacher’s commitment to teaching, (ii) employee remuneration on teacher’s trustworthiness for teaching (iii) employee remuneration on teacher’s passion for teaching. The study was done using a sample of 323 secondary school teachers was involved in the study. Primary data were collected among teachers from Bukoba municipal council and Ruangwa district council in Tanzania. Structural equation modeling (SEM) using SPSS with AMOS Version 21 was used to analyze data. The technique was relevant because it fits the need of the study as it is capable of capturing and analyzing both observable and non-observable (latent) variables like remuneration. The output of SEM revealed that employee remuneration significantly influences employee engagement. The study concludes that to have employees fully engaged in the work, employers in the workplace need to use various factors, including remuneration. Therefore, the study recommends that remuneration be used to engage the employee in employment.
RHEOLOGICAL, THERMAL AND ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF POLY(ETHYLENE OXIDE) / SILICON DIOXIDE MICROCOMPOSITES

Polyethylene oxide (PEO) is a water-soluble polymer that is technologically used as an electrolyte solvent in lithium polymer cells, but is more widely used as a model system to study fundamental processes. This paper details an investigation into the physical, thermal and electrical properties of polyethylene oxide / silicon dioxide composites. Three different molecular weight host PEOs were used - 100,000 g mol-1, 400,000 g mol-1 and 1,000,000 g mol-1 and micro silicon dioxide was chosen as the filler. This was dispersed into the PEO as a solution in distilled water by using controlled shear conditions, and the properties of the resulting materials were then studied. Dispersion was analysed during the system rheology phase by means of shear rate – shear stress data collection. The crystallisation and melting behaviour were examined using differenial scanning calorimetry. The AC ramp electrical breakdown strength and dielectric response were also analysed. This paper investigates the effect of silicon dioxide loading and shear history on structural evolution, dielectric response and breakdown behaviour in PEO.
Journal of Population Therapeutics & Clinical Pharmacology

Introduction: The emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains of K. pneumoniae that produce carbapenemase and extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) has made the pathogen a significant hazard to both public and clinical health . Carbapanem-resistant K. pneumoniae (Cr-KPN) is a pathogen that affects people worldwide, with prevalence in low, middle and upper income countries. Resistance to carbapenem is mediated by two primary mechanisms. First, Cr-KPN is able to produce β-lactamases with the ability to hydrolyze cephalosporins such AmpC cephalosporinase. The second mechanism is mediated by the production of a β-lactamases capable of hydrolyzing most β-lactams antibiotics including carbapenems. Aim and Objective: To Study the Prevalence of Klebsiella Pneumonia and its Antibiogram with Special Reference to Carbapenem Resistance in Patients Attending a
The earliest specimens of the steppe mammoth, Mammuthus trogontherii, from the Early Pleistocene Nihewan Formation, North China

Here we provide new evidence suggesting that thcNorth Chinais probably the Locus of erigin ol' thc steppe mamnioth, ? T4, tragontherii, which had first adaptcd to the ceol grassland environment in the mammoth lineage, The evidence comprises four teeth reeently reeovered from the lacustrine scdiments of the N{hewan Formation at Majuangeu sjte, Hebei Province, The seciitnents are dated earticr than 1.36 Ma, which predates thc first appearances of the steppe tnamtnoth not oni}, in Europe, but also in northeasteni Siberia (ca.1.2-O.8 Ma). Compared with all thc contcmporancous manimoths, the molars of the four specimens has,e more plates (plate nurnber: x17i":'x on M] and x17x en M3>, higher and narrower erown. thinner enamel, largcr Lamellur frequency and ciuption angle. Thcsc charactcrs can be regarded as advanced in the mammoth lincage, and the molars are barely indistinguishablc from those uf ,W, tregvntherii t'rom Europe not only in morphology, hut also in al] the measurin.o data. Thus they are rei'en'ed te i'Vf. tvo.epnthd'rii herein, From chronological, distributional and morphological viewpoints, the specimens described here bridgc lhe gaps betweeri the earlier niainrnoth fioTn China probabl>, rei'erab]e to fi4. ineridlonatis arid the later ,el tv'agontherii 1'rom the Europe and nettheasteni Siberia, Kv, llFbivts : M ajuungou site. Nihewan Forn]ution,NorLh China, steppe mamniotb , Afmo'n niuthfts tragontiJeriiEarlvI']eistoccne u
Monoclinal flexure of an orogenic plateau margin during subduction, south Turkey

Geologic evidence across orogenic plateau margins enables the discrimination of the relative contributions of orogenic, epeirogenic and/or climatic processes that lead to growth and maintenance of those plateaus and their margins. Here, we discuss the mode of formation of the southern margin of the Central Anatolian Plateau (SCAP) and evaluate its time of formation using fieldwork in the onshore and seismic reflection data in the offshore. In the onshore, uplifted Miocene rocks in a dip‐slope topography show monocline flexure over >100 km, km‐scale asymmetric folds verging south, and outcrop‐scale syn‐sedimentary reverse faults. On the Turkish shelf, vertical faults transect the basal latest Messinian of a 10 km fold where on‐structure syntectonic wedges and synsedimentary unconformities indicate pre‐Pliocene uplift and erosion, followed by Pliocene and younger deformation. Collectively, Miocene rocks delineate a flexural monocline at plateau margin scale that is expressed along our on‐offshore sections as a kink‐band fold with a steep flank 20–25 km long. In these reconstructed sections, we estimate a relative vertical displacement of 3.8 km at rates of ca. 0.5 mm/y, and horizontal shortening values <1 %. We use this evidence together with our observations of shortening at outcrop, basin, plateau‐margin and forearc‐system scales to infer that the SCAP forms as a monoclinal flexure to accommodate deep‐seated thickening and shortening since >5 Ma, and to contextualize the plateau margin as the forearc high of the Cyprus subduction system.