bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Study on the Flexural Strength of Glass Fiber Reinforced M20 Grade Self-Compacting Bacterial Concrete
Authors: Jha S.
Published: April 2023

Aim: The goal of this research is to determine the effect of glass fibre on the flexural strength of M20 grade self-healing concrete utilising a unique approach called microbial induced calcite precipitation.. Materials and methods: For data collection, two groups of 18 samples each were produced. The first group is formed without the presence of glass fibre, whereas the second group is formed with the presence of glass fibre. Bacillus subtilis bacteria were cultured in the bioinformatics laboratory using a strain obtained from Hi media laboratories. Results: SPSS statistical software was used to analyse the data. The mean flexural strength of bacterial concrete without fibre was 7.944 N/ mm2, while Glass fibre reinforced concrete had a mean flexural strength of 8.666 N/mm2. The events had a significance of 0.00 (p<0.05). Conclusion: The flexural strength of glass fibre reinforced M20 grade self-healing concrete was higher than that of conventional M20 grade self-healing concrete prepared utilising a unique process of microbial induced calcite precipitation. The strength of Glass fibre reinforced M20 grade self-healing concrete increased by 9 percent.
Study on the tensile strength of plastic fiber reinforced M20 grade self-compacting bacterial concrete using a novel microbial technique Microbial induced calcite precipitation
Authors: Pradeep G. , Ramesh B.
Published: April 2023

Aim: The objective of this study is to quantify the influence of plastic fiber on the tensile strength of self-compacting concrete using a novel microbial technique Microbial induced calcite precipitation. Materials and Methods: There are 2 groups taken for the study and a total of 18 samples were prepared per group with Gpower (80%). Group-1 refers to the conventional self-healing concrete and group-2 refers to the plastic fiber reinforced self-compacting. concrete. The number of samples was calculated using clinical software by adopting the values from previously published research papers. The independent sample T-test has been carried out using SPSS software version 21 which shows a clear increment in the tensile strength of the fiber reinforced self-compacting concrete. Result: Tensile strength of plastic fiber reinforced self-compacting concrete increased by 3.73% when compared with the normal self-compacting concrete. The standard deviation of the tensile strength of plastic reinforced bacterial concrete was 0.28965. A significant difference between the two groups was observed with a p-value of 0.010 (p<0.05) Conclusion: From this experimental study it is concluded that the plastic fiber reinforced M20 grade self-healing concrete has greater tensile strength than the normal self-compacting concrete.
To assess the level of serum uric acid in first trimester to predict gestational diabetes mellitus
Authors: Padmapriya D. , Abraham R.J. , Logambal K.
Published: April 2023

Background: The present study aims to assess the uric acid levels in first trimester to predict the gestational diabetic mellitus. Materials And Methods: The quantitative approach with prospective cohort study was conducted in the host institution of Saveetha Medical College And Hospitals. A total of 60 study participants were recruited using purposive sampling technique based on the inclusion criteria, the demographic and clinical data was collected by using a self-structured questionnaire and the levels of serum uric acid was estimated during 0-12 weeks and the study participants were followed till 24- 28 weeks of gestation, and the levels of Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (Oral GTT) were estimated during 24- 28 weeks of gestation. Results: The outcome results identified that, among our study participants during 0-12 weeks of gestation, 10% had uric acid level less than normal,73.3% had normal uric acid level, 16.7% had uric acid level more than normal and after a follow up till 24- 28 weeks Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (Oral GTT) and the results identified that, among our study participants 86.67% were not at the risk of developing GDM during pregnancy and 13.33% had the risk of developing GDM during pregnancy. Conclusion: This study demonstrates a positive association between increased first trimester uric acid and GDM.
Effectiveness of reverse presure softening technique on level of breast engorgement among postpartum mothers at Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Thandalam, Chennai
Authors: Mounika M. , Kalabarathi S. , Padmapriya D.
Published: April 2023

Back ground: Postpartum period is the time that starts right after birth and extends for about six weeks. Breast engorgement is a problem for many lactating women that must be addressed in the client care. Purpose: The purpose of current study was to determine the effectiveness of reverse pressure softening technique on level of breast engorgement among postpartum mothers. Materials and methods: A true experimental research with pre and post test control group was conducted in the host institution of Saveetha Medical College And Hospitals. There were 60 postpartum mothers recruited using purposive sampling technique based on the inclusion criteria by using lottery method, 30 in experimental and 30 in control group .Reverse pressure softening technique was administered for the duration of 10 minutes divided in two sessions both morning and evening for about 3 days .For the control group, routine hospital care was followed. On Dsy -3, the study participants were reassessed for the level of breast engorgement by using the breast engorgement scale. Results: The study results concluded that, the mean difference score in the experimental group was 1.24 and the calculated t test + = 6.495 was found to be statistically significant at p< 0.0001 level which depicted clearly that, there was a significant decreases in the level of breast engorgement after circulation of reverse pressure softening technique in experimental group of post partum mothers.. Conclusion: Reverse pressure softening technique is a simple and safest method in reducing breast engorgement among postnatal mothers during postpartum period.
Main trends in development and law regulation of electronic health in the European Union
Authors: Grishin S.M. , Odintsov S.V.
Published: April 2023

The relevance of this research work lies in the fact that at present the EU policy standards are aimed at creating an ecosystem of digital (electronic) healthcare (eHealth). Digital medicine resources can radically transform healthcare, providing effective medical care, and improving diagnostics/treatment/rehabilitation methods. The aim of this article is to identify the main trends in the development and regulation of eHealth in the EU. Methods: A comprehensive review of trends and an analysis of key areas of digital health development in the EU based on the application of comparative law studies. The practical significance of the article is to identify some existing specific difficulties in the EU digital health infrastructure: those in their policy, those in accordance with regulatory requirements, in cybersecurity and exclusive rights to medical (personal) data, in the compatibility of national digital health platforms across Europe, in the principles of medical information handling, in digital therapy etc. Conclusions: Digital health in the EU is an area with an increased activity. In the EU, a common digital market is emerging, including digital health services within digital health, facilitated by the regulation and standardization of electronic prescriptions, patient data protection, digital identity and information security. The European digital health infrastructure, along with its achievements, is experiencing some difficulties, obsolete health regulations among them. At the same time, new approaches are now required to focus on digital tools and resources in order to provide full intelligent automation.
The study to assess the relationship between handgrip strength upper limb, anthropometric characteristic and hand disability in adult with type 2 diabetes melllitus
Authors: Tamilselvi S. , Priyadharshini S.
Published: April 2023

AIM: the present study aims to assess the relationship between handgrip strength upper limb, anthropometric characteristic and hand disability in adult with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at SMCH. METHODS AND MATERIALS: A cross sectional research design was used for the present study. A total 50 samples were collected using convenience sampling technique. The demographic variable, handgrip and hand disability was assessed using structured questioner, followed by that data was gathered and analyzed . RESULTS: the results the study revealed that there is a significant association between hand grip and hand disability at the level of p<0.01 conclusion: Thus, the present despites that factors associated with handgrip and hand disability.
Trustable Body Area Network for Emergency Response
Authors: Ramakrishnan R. , Meenakshi R. , Chirputkar A. , Somasundaram K.
Published: April 2023

In the medical field, Wireless Body Area Networks (WBAN) play the main role in keeping users healthy by offering convenient services for doctors and patients. However, the attacker is prevented from tampering with the sensor data by communicating through an unsecured channel, which prevents the forwarded packets from their hazardous origins. Several methods of safe authentication are suggested for bolstering the trustworthiness of the channels of communication in protecting user data. A Trustable Body Area Network (TBAN) for Emergency Response approach to protect the medical sensor nodes from untrusted nodes and increase efficiency. Simple trust and compound trust computations are used to isolate untrustable nodes. In addition, this system applies a hash-based signature with a onetime password to confirm the second-level sensor node authentication in the WBAN. The simulation result demonstrates that the proposed system detects the untrustable sensor node efficiently and reduces the network delay.
Menstrual irregularities: understanding the role of influential factors
Authors: Monga R. , Gokhale D.
Published: April 2023

Menstrual irregularities are very common in young females nowadays. Menstrual irregularities can include an array of conditions like amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, menorrhagia and metrorrhagia. They have a prevalence rate of as high as 85% and hence should be considered a growing public health concern in India. These irregularities have been linked to increased chances of developing chronic diseases like type-2 diabetes, atherosclerosis, migraines, breast cancer etc. leading to a compromised quality of life in the future. Factors like exercise, anthropometry, diet quality, mental health, sleep, circadian rhythm, PCOS or any underlying conditions and gut microbiome have been suspected to play substantial roles in maintaining and regulating the menstrual regularity of a female. Female athletes commonly face amenorrhea because of high energy restriction and long training exercise sessions. Body fat percentage and diet directly affect the circulating sex hormones in the body which causes alterations in the menstrual pattern. A poor mental health hampers the hormone homeostasis affecting the menstrual health with it. PCOS is a known disorder that causes irregularities and the relationship of gut health and irregularities has also been explored. Hence, adhering to a routine and following a healthy lifestyle including consumption of balanced food, routinely exercise, adequate and good quality sleep, a stable mental health and a diverse gut microbiome can be one of the ways to treat or cure these irregularities. This review paper highlights most of the plausible factors that can affect or hamper menstrual irregularities in a female and how changing them can help and improve the condition.
Mobile phone aided reminder to promote childhood vaccination: a bibliometric analysis
Authors: Vulpee M. , Mulay P. , Arya A.
Published: April 2023

Background: Vaccines have been demonstrated to reduce the incidence of disease. With global and regional guidance, the World Health Organization provides information and assistance to immunization programs worldwide. Despite all of the efforts, some countries’ vaccination rates remain low. When reminder and recall strategies are employed, vaccination rates in youngsters have been proven to improve. Only a few studies have looked into the effect of reminders sent through mobile phones on vaccine uptake. Objectives and methods: This study aims to evaluate how successful mobile phone-assisted reminders are at improving vaccination uptake rates. For this research, Pub Med, Scopus, Science Direct, and Google Scholar were used to look for papers published in the previous ten years that looked at the effectiveness of mobile phone vaccine reminders for children. These databases’ papers were chosen, extracted, and assessed using the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Out of a total of 1016 articles, ten were chosen for review. Results: According to the chosen articles, the majority of the study involved randomized control trials in both rural and urban settings spanning Africa, Asia, America, and Australia. Most of the research used text message/SMS interventions rather than voice call or phone call treatments. The outcome was determined by appointment adherence, vaccine coverage, and regular immunization completion. Regardless of the type of intervention utilized, the study group had higher vaccination coverage and completion rates than the control groups. In terms of vaccine timeliness, the research groups demonstrated an improvement. Extra incentives, manual calendars, and training have all been shown to be more successful. Providing extra incentives, manual calendars, or training is a more successful means of improving outcomes. Conclusion: Immunization coverage, schedule compliance, and vaccine uptake timeliness have all been proven to improve using mobile phone-assisted reminders in the form of text messages, voice messages, or phone calls. When used in conjunction with incentives, calendars, and training, these reminders help to increase success rates.
Covid-19 Specific Challenges and Solutions in Digital Transformation for the Retail Sector
Authors: Gangawane S. , Pande M.
Published: April 2023

Digital transformation is characterized by gathering individuals, data, and processes to generate value for online customers and stay competitive in the new consumer marketplace. This has increasingly become common in retail. Digital consumer retailers are experimenting with numerous ways to adapt to new shoppers’ needs, attempting to combine the digital market with the conventional market, and finding various ways to revolutionize the digital transition of modern times. During the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, traditional supply chains for food are challenged in an unprecedented manner. This paper recommends the rapid implementation of digital transformation to identify both immediate and mid-level goals which hold the key to sustainable growth and profit. In this paper, I’ve proposed three main solutions to the challenges mentioned above, which would help satisfy all demands and fulfill the customers’ needs during this Covid-19. Still, it is also required to think that these solutions should give good results for technologically sound people like old generations. Hence, making those solutions user-friendly is the important way to be leveraged by all types of customers to improve their experiences effectively, which would also help grow business.
Management students' perspective and preferences towards flexible learning during covid-19 pandemic in India
Authors: Singh A. , Dhaigude R. , Mandavkar G.R.
Published: April 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared coronavirus (COVID-19) as a global health emergency in January, which has impacted different sectors worldwide. The education sector in India and worldwide is no exception, as the current health crisis and lockdown regulations disrupted the educational learning system. Educational institutions have slowly acclimatized to digital learning platforms to minimize the impact of the pandemic on education. Even the post-graduate students in India have also moved to the virtual mode of learning. Accessible technologies have made it possible for the students to step gradually to flexible learning. Flexible learning is learner-centered, giving independence and encouraging flexibility in the time, mode, evaluations, academic and personal excellence, and study location. AIM: This research aims to analyze management students’ perception towards flexible learning methodology for self-development and active learning in times of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in India. METHODOLOGY: A self-administered online structured questionnaire was drafted and sent to 410 management students. The research is based on methods of quantitative analysis from the students pursuing an MBA. The survey data is mainly based on the factors that motivate and enhances management student’s participation in flexible learning. RESULT: A total of 244 management students responded to the questionnaire. The study highlights that five main factors are important for the management students to lead them to an effective way of learning regarding flexibility dimensions: resources, content, delivery, time, and pedagogy.
Determination of Factors That Will Impact Brand Perception Post Covid-19
Authors: Lakhchoura V. , Ambekar S. , Hudnurkar M.
Published: April 2023

The objective of this paper is to determine the factors that will impact Brand Perception post-COVID-19. COVID-19 is the talk of the town as consumers witness a once-in-a-generation unprecedented pandemic, which significantly affects the attitude and behavior of both consumers and firms in the long term. Consumers’ responses are mixed; some prioritize demands for hygiene products, some rushed for panic hoarding of staples, while some remain indifferent and continue with their daily routine. To maintain long-lasting relations with consumers having varied responses, firms must build brand loyalty. Brand Perception sets the tone for building a relationship between a brand and the consumer. Positive brand perception will result in more business than the competitor and vice versa for negative brand perception. Brand Perception, a crucial part of Brand Management, differentiates a brand amongst its peers, and once established, it has to lead the path from ‘a brand’ to ‘the brand’ and maintain the same in the current scenario. A survey was developed for this inquires for primary data collection. It comprises two sections. Section one measures the brand perception, brand loyalty amidst COVID-19, and their sentiment about the various industries. Section two administers the factors influencing brand perception, consumers’ purchase behavior, and driving negative discernment. The convenience sampling approach is used for sampling.The study provides insights into the factors affecting brand perception, which will help develop new strategies for brand development and improving brand perception in the future. In crisis-ridden scenarios like COVID-19, the research is crucial as businesses and brands struggle to stay afloat and imprint themselves in customers’ minds.
COVID-19 impact on Global Network Performance
Authors: Chatterjee A. , Pillai S.
Published: April 2023

The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has created a profound impact on every sector of our life. The most significant effect of this global pandemic is “global lockdown.» The lockdown has brought many changes in our lifestyle. One of the substantial changes in the usage of network connectivity. Many people have started to work from home, the number of online learning other uses like the OTT, social media, etc., have increased. It’s observed that internet traffic has significantly increased by 25%-30%. In this paper, the authors have analyzed the global network connectivity performance concerning the changes in usage. They examined various service providers’ or companies’ feedback to these unprecedented conditions. The authors used secondary research methodology for quantitative analysis to understand the increase in usage. Also, this pandemic is opening up new opportunities for the service provider as this pandemic is accelerating remote working, so the service provider is going for more and more automation which reduces the field headcount and the cost. Also, operators have started to offer new collaboration apps, video conferencing tools, and learning platforms which open up new business opportunities. Many new businesses have begun to transform their business in digital, which also opens up a unique opportunity.
Method of visualization of the cardiovascular system during the study of patients with perioperative myocardial injury
Authors: Rashidova S.S.
Published: April 2023

The relevance of the research work lies in the fact that a significant number of surgical patients are at risk of intra- or postoperative complications, or both, which is associated with prolonged stay in the hospital, costs and mortality. Reducing these risks is important for each individual patient, as well as for health care planners and managers. Insufficient tissue perfusion and cellular oxygenation due to hypovolemia, cardiac dysfunction, or both, are one of the primary causes of perioperative complications. Adequate perioperative management, guided by effective and timely hemodynamic monitoring, can contribute to a reduction of the risk of complications and thus potentially improve outcomes. This article discusses the technique of visualization of the cardiovascular system during the study of patients with perioperative myocardial injury. The purpose of this article is to identify ways to reduce the risk of complications using a specific technique for imaging the cardiovascular system during the study of patients with perioperative myocardial injury. The practical significance of the article implies that the results of the research can be used in the work of medical staff responsible for monitoring patients with myocardial injury in the perioperative period. To determine the most effective imaging technique for the cardiovascular system, an analysis of the existing imaging techniques, their advantages and disadvantages was used.
Precision Agriculture Innovation in Agriculture
Authors: Loveleen L. , Pillai S.
Published: April 2023

Precision farming refers to the latest trends in agriculture that use technology to improve quality, quantity, and productivity, thereby ensuring profitability, sustainability, betterment, and preservation of the environment. The paper discusses the development and needs for precision agriculture in India with its existing problems and opportunities. The challenges in the future cannot be resolved with ancient methods. In order to make agriculture efficient and sustainable, investment in new technologies accompanied by research and development is required. Agronomics is the highest contributor to national income. More than 70% of the total workforce is dependent on it. The agriculture industry needs top priority because the government and the nation both would fail to succeed in this sector. The paper identifies various challenges associated with the adoption of precision farming in India and the technologies that could be used for better results and the betterment of both farmers and the Agri industry of India.
Impact On Climate Due to Suspension of Passenger Flights as A Covid-19 Preventive M
Authors: Srinivasakumar V. , Bhagwat K.
Published: April 2023

Aviation has been a sector that has heavily contributed towards easing lives, addressing transportation needs, and paving the way for new job roles. Since the invention of aircraft, its usage has increased dramatically, which has caused a rampant surge in the frequency of flying. Ever since industrialization, pollution and its harmful effects on the environment have been a pressing issue. Due to this, the airline industry has continuously taken initiatives to protect the atmosphere without disturbing the frequency of flying. Initiatives including better aircraft design, fuel efficiency, optimized routes, restrictions on flight cargo, etc., have been constantly adapted and experimented with to reduce aircrafts’ carbon footprint. Recently, flights had to be suspended on a large scale to avoid coronavirus spread and promote social distancing. Initially, foreign flights were banned from entering Indian soil. The ban was soon extended to domestic travel. This paper focuses on the impact of this preventive measure on the environment. The report follows a systematic approach by analyzing the environmental conditions before and after the suspension of flights in India and checks for significant changes in critical ecological health indicators. The purpose of this paper is to analyze and document the impact of this measure and highlight its benefits, thereby aiding to take novel initiatives at corporate and at government levels to ensure a sustainable future.
Counselling to enhance resilience among alcohol dependence – pilot analysis
Authors: Rani A.N. , Hemavathy V.
Published: April 2023

India’s reputation as a country with strong abstinence culture, particularly when it comes to alcohol, is under appreciated. In recent years, the country has experienced a tremendous development of metropolitan pubs and nightclubs, and it is quickly losing its inhibitions about drinking as a lifestyle choice. This circumstance has sparked fears of an unreported surge in alcohol misuse, not only among the poorer classes, but even among hitherto dry portions of society. Drink-related disorders have already emerged as a serious public health concern in India due to increased production, distribution, and promotion of alcohol, and there has been a rapid change in patterns of alcohol consumption in India. Counseling focuses on helping people stop drinking alcohol and is followed up with life skills and social support to assist them avoid relapsing. The chance of developing an alcohol consumption disorder was considerably lowered when people were resilient. The link between resilience and alcohol use disorder was shown to be mostly due to shared genetic and environmental variables. Counseling assists persons who are addicted in setting short-term goals that are attainable and empowering, as well as long-term goals that may include repairing damaged relationships, accepting responsibility for acts, and letting go of guilt.
Analysis and Comparison of Prediction of Heart Disease Using Novel Genetic Algorithm and XGBoost Algorithm
Authors: Pavithraa G.
Published: April 2023

Aim: Prediction of coronary sickness utilizing novel genetic algorithm and contrasting its accuracy with XG boost algorithm. Materials and methods: Two models are proposed for foreseeing the accuracy (%) of coronary infection. To be unequivocal, a novel genetic algorithm and XG boost algorithm. Here we take 20 samples each for evaluation and analysis. Result: The novel genetic algorithm gives better accuracy (88.35%) than the XG boost accuracy (81.88%). Along these lines the genuine meaning of novel genetic algorithms is superior to XGBoost calculation with significance value of 0.115 Conclusion: From the outcome, it may very well be accumulated that a novel genetic algorithm helps in expecting the coronary affliction with more precision shown distinctively corresponding to XGBoost algorithm.
Analysis and Comparison of Kidney Stone Detection using Parallel Piped Classifier and Bayesian Classifier with Improved Classification Accuracy
Authors: Kishore U. , Ramadevi R.
Published: April 2023

Aim: The goal of this research is to use parallel piped classifiers and bayesian classifiers to predict and detect kidney stones. Materials and Methods: This investigation made use of a collection of data from Kaggle website. Samples were considered as (N=10) for parallel piped classifiers and (N=10) for bayesian classifiers according to clinicalc.com, total sample size calculated. The accuracy was calculated by using MATLAB with a standard data set. Pretest G power taken as 85 in sample size calculation can be done through clinical.com. Results: The accuracy (%) of both classification techniques are compared using SPSS software by independent sample t-tests. There is a significant difference between the two classification techniques. Comparison results show that innovative parallel piped classifiers give better classification with an accuracy of (83.5410%) than bayesian classifiers (71.1314%).There is a statistical significant difference between parallelepiped classifiers and bayesian classifiers. The parallel piped classifiers with p=0.007, p<0.05 significant accuracy (83.54%) showed better results in comparison to bayesian classifiers. Conclusion: The parallel piped classifiers appear to give better classification accuracy than the bayesian classifiers.
Analysis and Comparison of Image Enhancement Technique for Improving PSNR of Lung Images by Linear Contrast Enhancement Technique over Histogram Equalization Technique
Authors: Sabarish R.T. , Ramadevi R.
Published: April 2023

Aim: The aim of this study is to compare and analyze linear contrast enhancement algorithm for lung image enhancement over novel histogram equalization technique. Material and Methods: In this research, different sources of lung images collected from the kaggle website were used. Samples were considered as (N=30) for linear contrast filter and (N=30) for novel histogram equalization technique with total sample size calculated using clinical.com. As a result the total number of samples was calculated to be 60. Using SPSS Software and a standard data set, the PSNR was obtained. Both linear contrast filter and novel histogram equalization technique image enhancement were implemented on lung images through Matlab coding and also PSNR values of each image were extracted. Then through SPSS software comparison and analysis has been made. Result: In the final output of image enhancement, novel histogram equalization technique shows better performance in improving PSNR of lung images than linear contrast filter. Comparison of PSNR values are done by independent sample test using IBM-SPSS software. There is a statistical difference between histogram technique and linear contrast filter. The novel histogram equalization technique showed higher results of PSNR (65.9197dB) with (p=0.04) in comparison with linear contrast filter (36.1190dB). Conclusion: Within this research study the histogram equalization image enhancement technique has greater PSNR value of lung images than in linear contrast enhancement technique.
Analysis and Comparison for Innovative Prediction Technique of COVID-19 using Decision Tree Algorithm over the Support Vector Machine Algorithm with Improved Accuracy
Authors: Charan G.V.S. , Kumar N.S.
Published: April 2023

Aim: The primary goal of this research is to increase the accuracy of COVID-19 prediction and its analysis. Materials and Method: This study relied on data collected from Kaggle’s website and samples are divided into two groups, GROUP 1 (N=20) for the Decision tree and GROUP 2 (N=20) for the Support Vector Machine (SVM) in accordance with the total sample size calculated using clinical.com by keeping alpha error-threshold value 0.05, 95% confidence interval, enrolment ratio as 0:1, and G power at 80%. It involves the software implementation program in MatLab 2021a validating with 20 validations. Results: The accuracy, sensitivity, and precision rates are compared using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software and an Independent sample T-Test. In comparison to the two, the Decision tree 93.91% accuracy, 94.33% sensitivity, 92% precision with P=0.001 ((p<0.05) produces a superior outcome to the Support Vector Machine 91.25% accuracy, 93.93% sensitivity, 86.11% precision (P<0.001)). Conclusion: The decision tree algorithm produces better results compared to the Support Vector Machine.
Analysis and Comparison for Innovative Prediction of COVID-19 using Logistic Regression Algorithm over the Decision Tree Algorithm with Improved Accuracy
Authors: Charan G.V.S. , Kumar N.S.
Published: April 2023

Aim: The major goal of this research is to increase the accuracy of innovation prediction and examine the COVID-19. Materials and Method: This study relied on data collected from Kaggle’s website and samples are divided into two groups, GROUP 1 (N=20) for Logistic regression and GROUP 2 (N=20) for Decision tree in accordance with the total sample size calculated using clinical.com by keeping 0.05 alpha error-threshold, 95% confidence interval, enrolment ratio as 0:1, and G power at 80%. It involves the software implementation program in MatLab 2021a validating with 20 validations. Results: The accuracy, sensitivity, and precision rates are compared using SPSS software and an Independent sample T-Test. In comparison the Logistic regression 95.98% accuracy with P=0.001, (p<0.05), 94.65% sensitivity (with P=0.001, (p<0.05) and 96.20% precision with P=0.001, (p<0.05) produces a superior outcome than the Decision tree 93.91% accuracy with P=0.001, (p<0.05), 94.33% sensitivity with P=0.001, (p<0.05), 92.00% precision with P=0.001, (p<0.05). Conclusion: The Logistic regression algorithm produces better results compared to the Decision tree.
Cosmetovigilance: knowledge, attitude and practice study
Authors: Geetha Yohini G.  , D. Meghana , T. Indushree , K. Riyaz A. , R. M. Sandosh Ram , Narasimha Murthy K. M.
Published: April 2023

Background: Adverse reactions due to cosmetics should be reported to avoid similar incidences and is highly required to evaluate the risks and benefits of ingredients used in cosmetics.
Methods: This study is to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of cosmetovigilance among PGs, interns, and consumers of cosmetics. This was a cross-sectional questionnaire- based study conducted among 180 participants of SSMC Tumkur, Karnataka, in India for a period of 1 month.
Results: The Results obtained were analysed using descriptive statistics.: About 46.1% of the participants were aware about the concept of cosmetovigilance. Only an average of about 5% of participants practiced this concept but the attitude towards this concept was satisfactory.
Conclusions: Overall the participants had a less satisfactory overview of this concept and hence educational interventions can aid in serving the purpose especially among medical students.
A cross sectional study of various types of acute poisoning; pharmacological management and their outcome in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Parmar Bhargavi D. , Thacker Kuntal S. , Mistry Vimesh R. , Kanani Neeta J.
Published: April 2023

Background: Acute poisoning is a common and life-threatening crisis, leading to serious complications and death of patients. Poisoning may be due to self-consumption, accidental exposure of chemical compounds, medications and poisonous animal bites/stings. Aim of current study was to investigate the pattern of drug utilization, poisoning agents and outcome in patients with acute poisoning treated at a tertiary care teaching hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat.
Methods: This prospective cross-sectional study was done on patients of acute poisoning admitted in emergency department, SSG Hospital during August 2021-March 2022.
Results: 400 patients were enrolled during the study, from which 262 (65.50%) were male and 138 (34.50%) were female. Mean age of patients was 30.30 ± 13.79 years. The commonest mode of poisoning observed was Suicidal (66.25%). The most common cause of poisoning was due to Pesticides (33.25%), followed by venomous animal exposures (30.75%). Death was recorded in 53 (13.25%) patients with highest number seen in suicidal poisoning (14.34%) compared to accidental poisonings (11.19%). Mainly, multivitamins (19.03%), Antimicrobials (16.65%), Proton Pump Inhibitors (15.85%) and Antiemetics (11.10%) were prescribed. Antidotes used were Atropine (4.81%), Pralidoxime (4.46%) and Anti-snake venom (2.80%). Median number of drugs per patient was 8; range: 2-25.
Conclusions: Pattern and magnitude of poisoning are multidimensional and demand multi-sectoral approach for facing this problem. Due to high incidence of snakebites, hospital stockpiles should be regularly checked for availability of antivenom. There is a need for stringent pesticide regulation laws, counselling and training programs to reduce incidence of poisonings and deaths due to it.
A review on food allergy: pathogenesis, diagnosis methods and treatment approaches
Authors: Desai Muskaan V. , Sachdeva Punam D.
Published: April 2023

An exaggerated immune reaction to a food that takes place in a vulnerable host is referred to as a food allergy. The two main types of food-induced allergy diseases are those caused by Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies and those caused by non-IgE-mediated mechanisms. These reactions are frequently brought on by food allergens such as egg, seafood, fruits, milk, soy, peanut, etc. In India, roughly 26.5% of the population has been impacted by food-induced allergy diseases. Age, sex, heredity, and geographic location of the patient, as well as vitamin D deficiency and other allergic reactions, are risk factors that might result in life-threatening food allergies. Skin prick test, oral food challenge, component resolved diagnostic testing are the most widely used diagnostic tests for food allergy. Pharmacotherapy of food induced allergic reactions include epinephrine therapy and use of antihistamine drugs. However, the main stay of treatment is avoidance of responsible food and food desensitization. Some home remedies can also be used in order to control allergic reactions caused by food allergens. All these remedies directly or indirectly improve the health of immune system to prevent food induced allergic reactions. The objective of this study was to throw a light on the pathogenesis, diagnostic methods and possible treatment options for food allergy.
Clinical profile and outcome of newly diagnosed children with chronic pancreatitis presenting at a tertiary care hospital in Dakshina Kannada
Authors: Anveez Azeez  , Anitha S. Prabhu  , Gautham Pai
Published: April 2023

Background: Acute recurrent pancreatitis (ARP) and chronic pancreatitis (CP) are poorly understood conditions of childhood. Aetiology of CP in children is different from adults, very limited studies are available in pediatric population; hence this study was conducted.
Methods: This was a hospital record based retrospective study performed in the department of pediatrics, at Yenepoya medical college hospital, Mangalore. Children from 1 month to 16 years of age were included in this study. Demographic data, clinical details, laboratory parameters, imaging results, and treatment data were collected. The data was tabulated and examined in SPSS software v.24 for analysis.
Results: Sixteen children with newly diagnosed CP were included in the study. The median age of children diagnosed with CP was 12 years. Pain abdomen as presenting complaint was observed in all the children diagnosed with CP. All children were residents of Karnataka state. Calcific CP was seen in almost 50% of children. There was no history of tapioca consumption in any child diagnosed with CP. In more than 90% of the children, the aetiology was idiopathic.
Conclusions: CP is common amongst children from Karnataka, India. Calcific pancreatitis is a common form of presentation and constituted nearly half of children with newly diagnosed CP in our study. Growth failure and steatorrhea are common complications in children with CP. Aetiology in majority of children with CP in our study was idiopathic, and not related to tapioca consumption. Genetic studies to determine the genetic predisposition for CP in children may play a significant role in future.
Impact of duration of kangaroo mother care on growth in preterm and low birth weight neonates: a prospective cohort study
Authors: Surandran Sukrutha , Nagendra K.
Published: April 2023

Background: Care of low-birth-weight infants is one of the most important challenges faced globally. Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is a simple and powerful, yet most cost-effective means to provide warmth, nutrition, protection from infections, caring environment and bonding, thus promoting growth. Aim was to study the impact of duration of KMC on growth in preterm low birth weight (LBW) infants.
Methods: This prospective cohort study was done in the NICU and postnatal ward in a teaching institute in Karnataka. All preterm neonates weighing 1500-2000 gm with stable hemodynamics were included in this study and allotted into two groups based on average duration of KMC per day-group I (KMC 4 hours), and group II (KMC 8 hours). All these neonates were monitored daily during their stay in the hospital and advised follow up till 6 weeks of life. The impact of KMC on growth was measured in terms of anthropometric parameters every two weeks, till 6 weeks of post-natal life.
Results: With increase in duration of KMC there was significant improvement in the anthropometric parameters (p=0.001). Those infants in group I had mean weight gain of 10.5 gm/day, length 0.80 cm/week, head circumference 0.62 cm/week, and chest circumference 0.73 cm/week. Those in group II had a mean weight gain of 15.07 gm/day, length 0.85 cm/week, head circumference 0.71 cm/week and chest circumference of 0.81 cm/week.
Conclusions: There were significant increments in anthropometric parameters when the duration of KMC per day increased. KMC can be implemented in all the healthcare centres especially in resource poor settings.
Study of socio-demographic factors and comorbidities in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder admitted in a tertiary care centre
Authors: M. Sindhuprasath , Sucindar M.  , Ramamoorthy R.  , Chidambaranathan S.
Published: April 2023

Background: Objectives of the study were to study the socio-demographic factors and co-morbidities in Indian children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Methods: A prospective observational study of 2 years duration at the pediatrics department, Rural tertiary care center in Tamil Nadu, using diagnostic and statistical manual 5 (DSM-5) criteria-based questionnaires.
Results: 60 children met the diagnosis of ADHD. M: F ratio was 3.6:1. The mean age was 8.2 years. A majority of the children belonged to lower socio-economic classes and were first-born children. Most children were brought up in nuclear families. A history of delayed speech and language development was commonly seen in these children. The combined type of ADHD was the most common. At least two co-morbid diagnoses were seen in most of the children, and anxiety disorder was the most common co-morbid diagnosis.
Conclusions: Knowledge about their sociodemographic profile and other co-morbid conditions that are associated with ADHD is necessary to the fully understand the magnitude of the problem and to the plan effective therapy for them.
Pattern of dermatological manifestations among patients of rheumatic disorders at a tertiary care centre from Kashmir valley in North India
Authors: Sameem Farah , Aleem Samia , Sumaiya Majeed  , Aslam Aaqib , Fatima Seerat , Manzoor Sheikh
Published: April 2023

Background: Various rheumatic disorders have cutaneous manifestations which sometimes precede systemic symptoms. These manifestations, therefore can act as diagnostic and prognostic markers of the rheumatic disorders. Understanding them may lead to early diagnosis, prompt treatment, and hence lower morbidity and mortality of the affected persons. The aims and objectives were to study the pattern of dermatological manifestations among patients of rheumatic disorders at a tertiary care centre from Kashmir valley in North India.
Methods: Prospective observational study carried out in the department of Dermatology at SKIMS medical college in Kashmir valley in north India over a span of 12 months from July 2021 to June 2022. A sample size of 100 native Kashmiri patients of rheumatic disorders presenting to OPD with dermatological manifestations were included in the study. A detailed dermatological examination and history was taken. The various demographic data sought included age, gender, occupation, residence and clinical diagnosis. Each clinical entity was individually studied for specific features.
Results: The mean age of presentation of rheumatic disorders was 33 years with the maximum number of patients (n=61) belonged to the age group of 20-40 years. Females outnumbered males (ratio of 1:2.225). Disorders like lupus and scleroderma were the most common rheumatic entity in this series. Besides these, vasculitis, Behcet’s disease, rheumatic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and others also have significant cutaneous manifestations.
Conclusions: Some rheumatic disease have significant cutaneous manifestations, understanding of which is essential for their proper management.
Review of efficacy of baricitinib in the treatment of alopecia areata
Authors: Alenazi Sultan D. , Altamimi Mutaib A.
Published: April 2023

Alopecia areata (AA) is a long-term autoimmune condition characterized by patchy, non-scarring hair loss. It involves an autoimmune inflammatory process that gives immunity privilege to some hair follicles, while subsequent inflammatory attacks target previously normal hair follicles. One of the most important discoveries in the pathogenesis of this disease is the Janus kinase (JAK)-signal transducer and activator of the transcription (STAT) pathway. Now that a greater understanding of the immunological processes contributing to the pathogenesis has been gained, current trials’ focus was on managing the immunological reaction involved in this disease. Baricitinib is a new first-generation JAK inhibitor that has been studied in multiple trials. This study's objectives were to review existing research and summarize information on the use of Baricitinib to treat AA. The Medline database was searched for relevant published research papers using variations of the following keywords: “AA,” “Baricitinib,” and “JAK inhibitors.” The search covered studies published from 2010–2022. Our findings showed that baricitinib’s use for severe AA in multiple studies generally led to improvement of patients’ conditions with minimal side effects.
A comprehensive review of herbal treatment of the species of spinach over the stages of acne vulgaris for research methodologies
Authors: Joshi Kimaya Prashant , Kalambe Avdhoot Parashram , Jadhav Asha , Mana Supria
Published: April 2023

Acne is the inflammatory response of increased levels of hormones. Generally seen on the face as well as back, characterized by pimples, black heads, white heads and pustules. It may get severe if remains untreated. Acne directly correlates with the psychological conditions such as low self confidence to socialize, low self esteem, etc.  Acne is most common in citizens thriving in central and peninsular regions of India especially teenagers. Spinach is found to be rich in antioxidants. This review was designed to generalize the use of spinach which is rich in flavonoids, phenolic acids, tocopherol; to determine its antioxidant properties as a herbal therapy for the developing stages of acne incorporating topical use; As a staple vegetable of the Indian diet, spinach can be exploited for its anti oxidant properties in the prophylaxis of acne. The review also involves, detailed information regarding the pathophysiology, receptors as well as the effect of acne on the patient’s mentality.