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Effects of ZnO nanoparticles and Kaolin in combination with NeemAzal-T/S against Bemisia tabaci and its parasitoid Eretmocerus mundus on cotton

The cotton whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) is an important pest of cotton which by transmitting plant pathogenic viruses cause damage and reduce lint quality. To reduce the use of chemical insecticides, effects of ZnO nanoparticles, Kaolin alone or in pairwise combination with NeemAzal-T/S against egg and second instar nymph of B. tabaci and pupae of its parasitoid Eretmocerus mundus Mercet were evaluated. The LC50 values of ZnO NPs, Kaolin and NeemAzal-T/S against eggs and nymphs of B. tabaci were 7.49 mg L-1, 24.89 g L-1, 6.83 mg L-1 AZA and 6.93 mg L-1, 18.36 g L-1 and 6.00 mg L-1 AZA 3 days after treatment, respectively. The LC50 values of ZnO NPs, Kaolin and NeemAzal-T/S against E. mundus were 11.30 mg L-1, 41.59 g L-1, 36.90 mg L-1 AZA, respectively 3 days after treatment. In the laboratory conditions, ZnO + NeemAzal and Kaolin + NeemAzal exerted a higher level of control on eggs and nymphs of the pest than either alone, while they had a lower level of negative effects on the parasitoid pupae, too. In the field conditions and at 7 DAT, Kaolin + NeemAzal was the most effective treatment on eggs of the pest, causing a 67.43% reduction, while NeemAzal-T/S was the most effective treatment on nymph (86.52% reduction), which was not different with ZnO + NeemAzal and Kaolin + NeemAzal. NeemAzal and ZnO exerted the highest and lowest mortality on pupae of the parasitoid, respectively. Based on the field studies, ZnO NPs at 20 mg L-1, Kaolin at 30 g L-1, NeemAzal-T/S at 15 mg L-1 AZA and mixing equal volumes of NeemAzal-T/S (7.5 mg L-1 AZA)+ZnO NPs (10 mg L-1) and NeemAzal-T/S (7.5 mg L-1 AZA)+ Kaolin (15 g L-1) can be suitable candidates in IPM programs of B. tabaci field condition.
Road injuries among older people in a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka – a comparative analysis

Introduction: With escalating incidence of road traffic crashes (RTCs), related injuries and deaths in Sri Lanka, understanding its burden on vulnerable road users such as older people and people with disability have important implications for traffic injury prevention and transport policy planning. Objectives: To determine crash characteristics and patterns of injuries sustained by victims of RTCs admitted to a tertiary-care hospital and investigate if these differ for older people Methods: Recorded data of all victims of RTCs admitted to the Colombo South Teaching Hospital from 1 January to 31 March 2017 were systematically extracted and analysed. Results: Of the 573 victims, 70 (12.2%) were older people aged 60 years and above. Pedestrians (46%) were the most common road user type injured among older people. In contrast, among younger victims, the motorcyclists dominated (54%). Older people were involved in RTC between 9.01 am and 12.00 noon more often than those who were younger (22% vs. 9.5%), and had significantly higher incidence of severe head injuries (13% vs. 3%), fractures (54% vs. 40%) and deaths (10% vs. 2%), and referrals to rehabilitation services at discharge (60% vs. 39%). Conclusions: Older road crash victims are at higher risk of head injuries, fractures, and deaths than younger people. Given the lack of documented data, the influence of pre-existing disability on road injury outcomes could not be investigated. Future injury surveillance, intervention and evaluative efforts should explicitly consider the needs of these vulnerable road users.
The association between dietary inflammatory pattern and body weight, lipid profile in Iranian diabetic adults

Diabetes mellitus and its comorbidities which result in dyslipidemia and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are one of the leading causes of death in the world, and diet plays a major role in those disease incidences, especially through lipid oxidation mechanisms. This, in turn, leads to tissue inflammation and the formation of atheromatous plaques. Our objective was to evaluate the association between the inflammatory potential of the diet and the incidence of dyslipidemia or its subclasses. We included 599 T2DM patients (276 men and 323 women), aged 35 to 65 years from diabetes referral centers, including Gabric Diabetes Association, Iranian Diabetes Society, and other health centers in Tehran. The lipid profiles in serum were measured by the dietary inflammatory index (DII) was computed using a validated 148-item semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). The DII score ranged between - 4.85 and 5.46 and its mean and standard deviation (SD) was (-0.02±1.65). Younger individuals had higher adherence to the inflammatory diet (p≤0.001). Moreover, in the higher quartiles of DII, lower levels of physical activities were seen (p=0.005). There were no significant differences in the distribution of BMI, waist circumference, or lipid profile across DII quartiles. In the overall analysis, no significant association was observed between DII and lipid profile in the crude model, but after adjusting for confounders (age, gender, BMI, physical activity, and energy intake), the DII score was found to be positively associated with total cholesterol (β=3.123, SE=1.478, p=0.035) in all participants. A pro-inflammatory diet, as measured by a higher DII score, was prospectively associated with a higher level of total cholesterol in serum. This result may shed a light on the prevention of incidence dyslipidemia and CVD in diabetic patients by intervention in dietary patterns.
Electrooptical and Dielectric Properties of Alkylthiol-Capped Gold Nanoparticle-Ferroelectric Liquid Crystal Nanocomposites: Influence of Chain Length and Tethered Liquid Crystal Functional Groups

The influence of gold nanoparticles dispersed in ferroelectric liquid crystals (FLCs) on the properties of the resulting nanocolloids has been investigated by thermoanalytical, electrooptical and dielectric methods. All gold nanoparticles were protected by thiolate capping layers either connected via alkyl groups of different chain length or via flexible spacers bridged to liquid crystalline p-cyano-biphenyl end groups. The colloidal stability of the gold nanocomposites with capping layers consisting of nonyl or octadecylthiolate groups is drastically reduced compared to the stability of those with p-cyano-biphenyl end groups. The present work describes the influence of the kind of capping layers around the gold nanoparticles and the effect of the amount of gold nanoparticles dispersed in such liquid crystal colloids on their electrooptical and dielectric parameters.
Evaluation of haematological findings in cases of pancytopenia

Background: Pancytopenia is a clinical condition which poses diagnostic challenge to the haematologist. The aetiology of pancytopenia is varied and depends on many factors. A bone marrow study is highly indicated in cases of pancytopenia and it provides information regarding the underlying disease process. This study was done to learn the causes of pancytopenia and to document how each case was evaluated and followed up. Methods: The present study is a descriptive retrospective one year study on bone marrow samples received in the laboratory. Bone marrow samples included aspirate smears, imprint and trephine and their findings were correlated to arrive at a final diagnosis. Results: Out of the total 28 patients with pancytopenia, 35.71% were from the age group between 61 and 80 years. A male female ratio of 1.5:1 was observed. Most common presenting complaint documented was easy fatiguability. Anisocytosis with macrocytes and ovalocytes were the most common peripheral smear finding. In current study, a cellular marrow was described in 24 (85.71%) cases and hypocellularity in two (7.14%) cases. Final diagnosis was evident in 16 cases, in which the most common cause was acute leukaemia (14.28%) followed by lymphoma infiltration and myelodysplastic syndromes in 3 cases (10.71%). Conclusions: Bone marrow study helps to arrive at a diagnosis of pancytopenia. But proper technique for sampling, good clinical workup and history taking and clinico haematological correlation is mandatory for the proper diagnosis of a pancytopenia case.
Diagnosis and treatment incidence of osteoporosis in patients with distal radius fractures

AbstrAct Introduction: Distal radius fractures in elderly patients are an indicator of osteoporosis. The aim of this study was to determine osteoporosis diagnosis and treatment rates in patients with distal radius fractures treated surgically at our institution between 2012 and 2014. Materials and Methods: Information of 41 patients who underwent surgical intervention for distal radius fracture was obtained through telephone interviews. There were several variables evaluated—age, sex, smoking, comorbidities, previous fractures, preoperative and postoperative osteoporosis treatment, specialty of the physicians prescribing osteoporosis treatment, and DEXA scans performed. results: The study included 41 patients (32 women). Twenty-six of them had a DEXA scan performed before the fracture (15 patients evidenced osteoporosis), and 11 had suffered previous fractures secondary to osteoporosis. Only 7 patients were under osteoporosis treatment at the moment of the fracture. After surgery, only 4 patients continued treatment. Pathological DEXA scan results had certain degree of association with the presence of type 2 diabetes, but not with other comorbidities. The annual incidence rate of osteoporosis, calculated using all patients served at our institution in 2014, was about 1%. Orthopedic surgeons accounted for only 1.5% of the total number of DEXA scans prescribed that year. conclusions: Our study suggests that there is poor prevention by orthopedic surgeons of secondary osteoporotic fractures, which is why a national prevention protocol for fractures secondary to osteoporosis would be necessary. Keys words: Osteoporosis, DEXA, distal radius fractures. Level of evidence: IV
Sceletium Tortuosum: Effects on Central Nervous System and Related Disease

Sceletium tortuosum is a well-known medicinal plant in South Africa with potential applications. Its raw material, extracts and isolated alkaloids are used as dietary supplements, natural medicines and health food. In this paper, methods of planting, extraction, isolation and identification of Sceletium tortuosum , as well as its chemical structure of main extracted alkaloids, their related pharmacological effects and mechanisms for treating the disease are reviewed. In general, Sceletium tortuosum is active to central nervous system (CNS) by inhibiting phosphodiesterase isozyme 4 (PDE4), serotonin (5-HT) uptake and acetylcholinesterase (AChE). It also acts as a monoamine releasing agent for antidepressant effects. Therefore, it is a useful therapeutic agent in clinical use.
How do agile software development organizations manage risks: results from a systematic literature mapping

Agile software development methods exploit software development characteristics to minimize risks. Although Agile practices such as small increments, work visibility and expectations management tend to mitigate project risks and ensure results are delivered, they are often not sufficient to manage project risks in highly regulated domains such as healthcare. In order to understand how explicit risk management is being integrated into Agile software development methods A Systematic Literature Mapping (SLM) was conducted following the steps of protocol definition, search execution, study selection and data extraction and analysis. We identified 18 sources that provided pertinent evidence related to the research objective. Results indicate that the most used Agile method for integrating explicit risk management practices is Scrum. Ten out of 18 studies present evidence for all PMBOK risk management processes. The risk identification process being the only one covered by all studies. In general, the selected studies indicate that the results of integrating explicit risk management with Agile methods are positive, encompassing improved communication, improved product quality, increased risks visibility, cost reduction, improved team efficiency and time-to-market reduction. Based on the results, we claim that Agile methods are enablers of risk management practices. However, a comprehensive guide that allows for the incorporation of risk management practices into any Agile method still seems to be needed. The results presented in this paper can be used as a steppingstone achieving this.
Effect of P Mineral Fertilization Combined with Compost and Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria on Wheat Yield and Its Components in Calcareous Soil تأثیر التسمید الفوسفاتی المعدنی والسماد العضوی المصنع والبکتریا المذیبة للفوسفات على محصول القمح ومکوناته فی التربة الجیریة.

The current work aimed to evaluate the effect of P mineral fertilization, compost source and phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) on wheat yield Triticum aestivum, L. (var. Msr1) and its components in calcareous soil. A pot experiment was conducted inside a greenhouse at the Faculty of Technology and Development, Zagazig University, Sharkia Governorate, Egypt during 2019/2020 winter season. The experiment was laid out in split split plot design with three replications. The main and sub plots were 0, 15 ، 30 kg P fed and 15 m fed compost (C1 , C2) respectively. Sub sub-plots were three rates of 0, 1 and 2 L fed PSB. The results indicated that the values of grain yield (GY), straw yield (SY), biological yield (BY), harvest index (HI), crude protein (CP), N,P and K uptakes, agronomical N use efficiency (ANUE), N recovery efficiency (NRE), agronomical K use efficiency (AKUE), K recovery efficiency (KRE), and physiological K use efficiency (Ph.KUE), increased significantly with increasing P fertilizer level as well as with rising (PSB) rate from 0.0 to 2 L fed. Compost1 (C1) was superior to compost2 (C2) in relation to its impact on all studied agronomic traits, (CP), N uptake, (ANUE), (NRE), agronomical P use efficiency (APUE), physiological P use efficiency (Ph.PUE), (AKUE) and (Ph.KUE). The best interaction treatment that achieved the highest values of most studied parameters was (30 kg P fed+ C1 + 2 L bio-fertilizer fed) flowed by (15 kg P fed + C1 + 2 L) without any significant differences.
Antecedents of Attitude towards Advertising of Controversial Products in Digital Media

The promotion of controversial products on digital media has become a challenge for marketers as consumers of different ethnicities and cultures access web media. Therefore, the study has examined the impact of advertising’s antecedents on consumers’ attitude and their effect on purchase intentions. The study has also considered the mediating roles of attitude towards purchase intentions. The population for this study comprises of adult female digital media users. We collected data from 400 female respondents via the online survey method. The results suggest that hedonic value, falsity, and materialism directly impact attitude towards the advertising of controversial products. Further, hedonic value and materialism also affect purchase intentions. We also found that advertising attitude mediates the relationship between hedonic value, falsity, materialism, and purchase intentions. The study’s empirical results will help design appropriate marketing strategies, especially in the context of controversial products. Future research may extend the model by incorporating other factors and testing their efficacy in different regions and cultures.
Knowledge, attitudes and practices related to cervical cancer screening in adult women: a hospital based cross-sectional study

Background: The Pap smear is a reliable, inexpensive and effective screening test for cervical cancer; the second most common cancer among women worldwide. We aimed to determine women’s knowledge, attitudes and practice towards Pap smear and barriers for the screening in a public hospital.Methods: It was a hospital based cross sectional study on 300 women who were interviewed face-to-face with a structured questionnaire regarding their socio demographic features (8 questions), knowledge (20 questions), attitudes (7 statements) and practice (undertook test or not) towards Pap smear.Results: A total of 320 women were approached for interview of which 300 responded of which 33.33% had heard of cervical cancer. At least one symptom and one risk factor were known to 13.33% and 20% participants. Only 31.33% participants had heard, and 6.67% actually underwent screening test, however, 76.25% of the participants expressed a favourable attitude for screening.Conclusions: Education level influences attitude towards screening and actual practice depends on age, income, and marital status. This study shows that despite the fact that women had suboptimal level of knowledge regarding cervical cancer, their attitude is favourable for screening. The knowledge and practice of women was inadequate and needs to be promoted.
Water Quality Parameters: A Case Study of Karnafully River Chittagong, Bangladesh

The river Karnafully is one of the Himalayan River originating from the Lushai Hills in India. The catchments of the Karnafully and its allied streams cover 5,500 (14,000 sq km) square miles. Water samples were collected from Karnafully River along different points and analyzed for various physiochemical parameters during winter. Effects of industrial wastes, municipality sewage and agricultural runoff on the river water were investigated. The study was conducted between the Kaloorghat Bridge and Patenga estuary including Chittagong port. This is the most polluted area due to the presence of many chemical fertilizers, iron, leather and pharmaceutical industries. All these industries discharge their untreated toxic waste water directly into the river Karnafully. The study involved determination of physical and chemical parameters of surface water at different points. The mean values of water temperature, total suspended solids (TSS), total dissolved solids (TDS), total solids (TS), turbidity, dissolved oxygen (DO), bio-chemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), pH, electric conductivity and total alkalinity were 23°C, 365.87 mg/L, 8018.8, 8518.33 mg/L, 31.54 FTU, 1.55 mg/L, 6.65 mg/L, 13961 μs/cm, 247.47 mg/L, 560.27 mg/L and 4.8 mg/L respectively. Key words: Physiochemical parameters; Winter season; Monsoon season; Dissolved oxygen; Biological oxygen demand. DOI: 10.3329/bjsir.v45i2. 5722 Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res. 45(2), 177-181, 2010
EVALUATION OF LEAD AND CADMIUM POLLUTION FOR SOME SOILS IN DIWANIYA GOVERNORATE USING THE POLLUTION STANDARDS

Lead and cadmium are ones of the heaviest metals that negatively affect the environment. Soil samples were collected from nine different locations, both civilian and agricultural areas, in Diwaniya Governorate (Shamiya county, Al-Taqiyya neighborhood, Al-Iskan Al-Sinai neighborhood, Al-Furat neighborhood, Nouriya county, Afak Entrance, Afak county, Al-Iskan neighborhood, Al-Sunia county). A soil sample was also taken as a comparison sample, which far from pollution sources, with a single sample for each region with a depth of (0-30) cm for the purpose of detecting the pollution status with lead and cadmium elements. Certain pollution standards were used, such as the Enrichment factor (EF), Contamination Factor (CF), Pollution Load Index (PLI), and Geoaccumulation index (Igeo). The results indicate that the concentration of lead and cadmium ranged between (0.162 0.741) mg.Kg -1 and (0.0026 0.0190) mg.Kg -1 for both lead and cadmium, respectively. In general, the results presented a high concentration of lead and cadmium in study soils near the industrial complexes and main streets. The highest lead value was recorded at the last listed site, which is about 20 meters away from the Kashi plant. As for cadmium, it was the highest concentration in Afak entrance. The results also indicate that the average concentrations of lead and cadmium elements in all soils of the study sites were lower than the average concentrations of global soils. In general, the Enrichment Factor values decreased as we departed from the sources of pollution. It is more than the critical threshold of (1.5) at sites near major streets and industrial parks. The results also showed that the concentration of lead and cadmium elements that were evaluated within the calculation of the CF, EF, PLI, Igeo pollution indicators indicates that their source is human activity, which confirms the hypothesis that those sites are affected by gases emitted from car exhaust and various other industries.
Nairobi Eye: A Clinico-epidemiological Study from A Tertiary Care Center of Central Nepal

Introduction: Periocular paederus dermatitis (Nairobi eye) is characterized by erythematous vesiculobullouslinear plaque with stinging sensation. It commonly occurs during rainy season. It has been describedin people living near agricultural fields due to the potential toxin pederin. This study aims to evaluate thedemographic profile and clinical presentation of patients with periocular paederus dermatitis in a tertiary carecenter. Methods: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study evaluating patients attending dermatologyand/or ophthalmology department with features consistent with paederus dermatitis involving perioculararea from June to August, 2019. Relevant demographic and clinical data were obtained; clinical photographswere taken and histopathology performed among selected patients. Results: A total of 24 (14.8%) patients hadfeatures of Nairobi eye among 162 patients of paederus dermatitis. Majority of the patients were males (1.4:1)with mean age 29.08±13.38 years. The peak time of presentation was the first week of July (37.5%). Meantime period between onset of symptoms and presentation was 3.41±2.01 days. The lesions were unilateral inall cases, with predominant involvement of the right eye (62%). Burning sensation (80%) and itching (60%)were the predominant symptoms while conjunctival hyperemia (41.6%), seropurulent discharge (20.8%)and chemosis (16.6%) were the ocular findings. Most of the patients (n=17, 70.8%) noticed the lesion whilewaking up in the morning. Conclusion: The finding of the present study has shown that Nairobi eye isa common presentation during rainy season. Periocular findings with significant intraocular signs weredocumented to be presenting features among patients with periocular paederus dermatitis.
CONSERVATION TILLAGE AND TERRESTRIAL WILDLIFE

As the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) develops Outcome-Oriented Performance Measures for Conservation Tillage, it is important to document the impacts that this conservation practice has on wildlife habitat and populations within the agricultural landscape. A landscape where wildlife habitat has decreased as cropland monoculture replaced the once small fields that produced a diversity of crops such as small grain, hay, and pasture (Vance 1976, Taylor et al. 1978). An additional purpose for this review is to provide technical information to NRCS personnel and others who provide conservation technical assistance to landowners.