bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Live Unilateral Monochorionic Diamniotic Twin Ectopic Gestations At The Lekma Hospital, Teshie. Accra Ghana – A Case Report
Authors: Oblitey J.N. , Afordofe E.E. , Ofori E.K. , Asamoah R. Jnr.
Published: July 2023

Live unilateral twin ectopic gestations are a rare ultrasound finding with only 12 previous cases documented, none in Africa. This 13th case highlights a 30 year old primigravida who presented with abdominal pain. Transabdominal ultrasound found live rightadnexal monochorionic diamniotic twin ectopic gestations and 200 mls of free fluid in the pouch of Douglas. Laparotomy showed two gestational sacs within the right fimbria and a right Salpingectomy was performed with good maternal outcome. This case is different from most previous cases in having previous appendectomy as a risk factor and also for its use of transabdominal ultrasound. Duringtransabdominal ultrasound, Sonologists must carefully evaluate any surgical scars and other risk factors, as these may raise the index of suspicion and lead to a prompt diagnosis of live unilateral monochorionic diamniotic twin ectopic gestations.
"We Remember": A Complex Narrative
Authors: Pawlikowski John
Published: July 2023

No abstract is available.
"We Remember": “Antisemitism had Its Roots Outside of Christianity” – Really? A Reflection on Early Modern Europe
Authors: Ron Nathan
Published: July 2023

No abstract is available.
Imbriquer des images par la projection hors-écran
Authors: Nosella Carole
Published: July 2023

L’image composite telle qu’on l’utilise aujourd’hui depuis l’émergence de l’image appareillée et fixée, et en particulier depuis la propagation des technologies numériques appliquées aux images, se définit comme un objet visuel homogène composé à partir d’éléments hétérogènes. Or dans cet article, est questionnée l’idée d’un compositage effectué en temps réel. Dans ce type particulier de compositage, contrairement à un assemblage réalisé à partir de sources qui ne sont pas co-présentes, il y a constante coexistence des éléments hétérogènes assemblés, créant une expérience du composite qui peut à tout moment devenir image (capture d’écran ou photographique ou vidéographique). Il ne s’agit donc plus uniquement d’image composite, mais d’expérience du composite. Pour étayer ce propos, cet article propose de comparer trois types de projections qui produisent du composite dans l’espace réel, créant une réalité mixte, pour ensuite revenir sur la notion de composite et en dégager son caractère matériel. Puis est analysée, à travers une analogie avec la technique industrielle du moulage par projection, la manière dont l’imbrication d’images se produit dans l’espace-écrin.
La chasse au trésor
Authors: Goosse Bruno
Published: July 2023

La chasse au trésor raconte l’histoire d’un bâtiment art-déco construit en 1937, au bord d’un lac, dans les Laurentides, au Québec, par l’architecte Antoine Courtens, pour le compte de son compatriote belge l’homme d’affaire Louis Empain. De hasard en accident, de mésaventure en péripéties, le récit factuel de cette histoire fait la part belle à la contingence, faisant apparaître le bâtiment comme un objet architectural résistant aux intentions du commanditaire mises en formes par l’architecte. Les récits recueillis et rapportés, multiplient les approches du bâtiment, lui donnant autant de modes d’existence, parfois incompatibles entre eux. Jusqu’à ce que le mot « communautaire », le qualifiant dès l’origine, fasse retour et s’impose, tel un signifiant maître, donnant une consistance d’objet composite à ces éléments préalablement dispersés.
Poutine s’en va-t-en guerre
Authors: Wormser Gérard
Published: July 2023

L’assaut dément lancé par Vladimir Poutine sur l’Ukraine fait de la Russie l’empire du mal. Brisant la jeune démocratie ukrainienne, le potentat russe veut soumettre toutes les populations de l’ancien empire soviétique, contrôler les marchés énergétiques et agricoles internationaux et distribuer des prébendes. Mais comment imposer mondialement le silence et la désinformation ? Son récit fallacieux s’effondrera quand les Russes connaîtront les exactions commises en leur nom. Avec les armes et les sanctions, l’information déterminera l’issue du conflit. Puisse l’Ukraine rejoindre l’Union européenne ! Celle-ci a tous les moyens d’ouvrir à ce pays l’avenir démocratique que le courage de sa population lui promet.
La Bienveillance des machines : comment le numérique nous transforme à notre insu
Authors: Delannay Roch
Published: July 2023

La Bienveillance des machines n'est ni l'ouvrage d'un technophile, ni d'un technophobe. Pourtant, les machines, les robots, les algorithmes (d'intelligence artificielle) et les réseaux y occupent une place prépondérante. Il ne s'agit pas d'étudier les aspects politiques, économiques ou encore techniques qui s'y rapportent, même si ces dimensions sont légitimement représentées, mais de déplacer la question des rapports que l'humain entretient aux machines à un niveau ontologique. L'objectif de cet ouvrage est d'étudier ce que l'auteur nomme « syndromes technologiques » à travers une thèse originale : « les technologies contemporaines induisent différentes transformations de nos subjectivités. » Ces syndromes permettent d'aborder différentes notions allant de la confiance que l'utilisateur·trice accorde aux informations données par les machines jusqu'à celle de la surveillance dont nous faisons l'objet afin de démontrer, premièrement, le changement de nature de la machine et l'apparition d'un règne machinique (au même titre que le règne animal ou végétal) et, deuxièmement, la variation de notre forme de vie (au sens de Wittgenstein) pour mettre en évidence la transformation du sujet en sujet digital.
Peuples indigènes, santé et maladie
Authors: Pheula do Couto e Silva Ariel
Published: July 2023

Dans cette intervention, je présente quelques aspects de mon travail de linguiste traducteur et interprète dans des contextes de santé auprès des peuples indigènes, notamment les Avá-Canoeiro et les peuples indigènes de l’Amazonie brésilienne. J’ai travaillé de 2014 à 2017, à la demande de la FUNAI et de la SESAI, en tant qu’accompagnateur des autochtones Avá-Canoeiro dans les hôpitaux. Les Avá-Canoeiro sont un peuple de contact récent avec un haut degré de vulnérabilité. J’ai essayé d’offrir un accompagnement sensible aux différences culturelles dans la conception de la santé et de la maladie, en faisant en sorte que mon rôle de traducteur-interprète tienne également compte des différences culturelles. Dans le contexte de la pandémie de COVID-19, j’ai eu l’occasion de fournir des services de conseil à la COIAB, en supervisant la traduction de documents sur la maladie, sur la violence aux enfants, aux adolescents et aux femmes, et sur la santé mentale des autochtones dans une vingtaine de langues autochtones de l’Amazonie brésilienne.
Povo Pataxó
Authors: Costa Txàmãgay Leonarda , Pataxó Coletivo
Published: July 2023

O povo Pataxó reside na região que hoje é o sul da Bahia desde antes da chegada dos portugueses. Entre as áreas que eles ocupam, está o distrito de Cumuruxatiba, no município de Prado. Ali está localizada a Terra Indígena de Comexatiba, que inclui diversas aldeias. Esse território de ocupação ancestral é atualmente palco de disputas entre fazendeiros e indígenas pela posse da terra. No meio do conflito, os Pataxó seguem suas vidas cotidianas da melhor forma possível. A comunidade organizou-se para escrever e falar sobre si própria. Assim, ela denuncia os ataques que vem sofrendo, mas também se mostra e apresenta sua cultura.
Aldeia Renascer Ywyty Guaçu
Authors: Awa Mitã Fabiano
Published: July 2023

A Aldeia indígena Renascer Ywyty Guaçu está localizada em Ubatuba, São Paulo, tendo sido fundada por famílias das etnias Tupi-Guarani e Guarani. Localizada aos pés do Pico do Corcovado, a Aldeia Renascer é um polo de interesse cultural, antropológico, cênico e ambiental. Os textos, as imagens e o vídeo mostram a Aldeia e seus projetos vinculados à agricultura sustentável e à educação ética e solidária, além de revelar a riqueza do artesanato ali produzido. Um segundo vídeo, montado a partir de imagens enviadas pelos indígenas da Ywyty Guaçu, revela as tentativas de violação do território indígena e a luta da comunidade pela preservação da biodiversidade local.
Optical mapping of ground reaction force dynamics in freely behaving Drosophila melanogaster larvae
Authors: Booth Jonathan H. , Meek Andrew T. , Kronenberg Nils M. , Pulver Stefan R. , Gather Malte C.
Published: July 2023

During locomotion, soft-bodied terrestrial animals solve complex control problems at substrate interfaces, but our understanding of how they achieve this without rigid components remains incomplete. Here, we develop new all-optical methods based on optical interference in a deformable substrate to measure ground reaction forces (GRFs) with micrometre and nanonewton precision in behaving
Drosophila
larvae. Combining this with a kinematic analysis of substrate interfacing features, we shed new light onto the biomechanical control of larval locomotion. Crawling in larvae measuring ∼1 mm in length involves an intricate pattern of cuticle sequestration and planting, producing GRFs of 1-7 μN. We show that larvae insert and expand denticulated, feet-like structures into substrates as they move, a process not previously observed in soft bodied animals. These ‘protopodia’ form dynamic anchors to compensate counteracting forces. Our work provides a framework for future biomechanics research in soft-bodied animals and promises to inspire improved soft-robot design.
Population influences desiccation tolerance in an invasive aquatic snail, Potamopyrgus antipodarum (Tateidae, Mollusca)
Authors: Levri Edward P. , Hutchinson Sheila , Luft Rebecca , Berkheimer Colin , Wilson Kellie
Published: July 2023

Traits in species that influence invasion success may vary in populations across its invaded range. The aquatic New Zealand mud snail, Potamopyrgus antipodarum, reproduces parthenogenetically in its invaded range, and a few distinct clonal genotypes have been identified in North America. Much of the spread of the snail in North America has been the result of unintentional overland transport by recreational water users. Thus, desiccation tolerance may play an important role in the invasion success of this species. The primary goal of these experiments is to determine if variation in desiccation tolerance exists between populations of this species. Here we compared multiple multi-locus genotypes (MLGs) and populations within those genotypes with regard to their desiccation tolerance. We conducted three experiments. The first compared the survival rate over time of snails from three populations and two MLGs with regard to their ability to survive being completely removed from water. The second experiment examined different size classes of snails from the same population, and the third experiment compared four different populations and two MLGs genotypes with respect to their survival rate over time when removed from water but being kept in moist conditions. We found larger snails tolerate desiccation longer than smaller snails with snails between 4 and 4.6 mm surviving at a rate of more than 50% after 12 h while smaller snails survived at a less than 5% rate after 12 h. We also found significant variation both between and within MLGs in their survival rate when completely removed from water and dried with the MLG from the western US having a more than 50% greater survival probability than the eastern MLGs at both 18 and 24 h out of water. When removed from water and kept moist all MLGs had a near 100% survival rate at 60 days at 7 °C, and most survived at a greater than 90% rate at 60 days at 17 °C, while no MLG’s survived past 30 days at 27 °C. The results demonstrate that variation for desiccation tolerance exists between populations of this invader which could influence the invasiveness of different populations.
Custos e saúde pública: um estudo comparativo dos custos em Unidades Básicas de Saúde no município de Londrina/PR
Authors: Ferri Camila Moliani , Vieira Saulo Fabiano Amâncio , Dos Santos Elaine Maria , Loureiro Suzana , De Negreiros Letícia Fernandes
Published: July 2023

A Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS) é a porta de entrada de um usuário do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), sendo a Unidade Básica de Saúde (UBS) protagonista neste processo. As UBS devem ser capazes de atender as necessidades de APS de um usuário, evitando que ele tenha que procurar outros serviços, como hospitais e prontos-socorros. A gestão das UBS é feita pelos próprios municípios, o que torna mais fácil a possibilidade de alterar práticas e otimizar os serviços prestados. Porém, para isso, é preciso primeiro saber a condição atual, isto é, quanto uma UBS produz e quanto custam aos cofres públicos. É justamente isso que essa pesquisa busca: Apurar e analisar os custos diretos das 54 UBS, tomando como base o município de Londrina-PR, no ano de 2016. Para tanto, esta pesquisa classifica-se como descritiva, quantitativa e aplicada. Foi realizado um censo com as 54 UBS de Londrina, levantando dados relativos aos custos de cada unidade, bem como valores referentes à produtividade dos servidores nas diferentes funções. A coleta dos dados secundários se deu com auxílio da Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de Londrina e a junção dos dados referentes aos custos totais permitiu identificar que 89,78% são Custos com Pessoal, seguido por Material de Consumo (8,05%) e Custos Administrativos (2,18%). De modo geral, as UBS da zona urbana, acabaram se mostrando mais caras do que as unidades rurais. Conclui-se, portanto, que esta pesquisa pode contribuir como um primeiro olhar sobre um cenário que não tinha estudos como este, servindo como ferramenta ao gestor público para a tomada de decisões.
Venolymphatic Malformation over the Left Elbow and Left Breast: A Rare Case Report
Authors: Nirhale Dakshayani Satish , Wante Mahendra , Bandla Vijetha , Burra Anoop
Published: July 2023

Venolymphatic malformations occur due to dysplasia of lymphatic and venous vessel structures. These tumour-like lesions cause tissue abnormality with impaired function and have aesthetic importance when involving the craniofacial region. Vascular lesions are classified as haemangiomas and other vascular malformations. They are named after the vessels involved in malformation like arterial, venous, lymphatic, or mixed types. Present study represents a rare case report of a 23-year-old patient who presented to our hospital with swelling over the left elbow and a lump over the left breast, which was diagnosed as venolymphatic malformation involving the left breast and left elbow joint, which is an unusually affected anatomical region by this congenital anomaly. Ultrasonography (USG), the primary tool for diagnosis, was performed. Later, the patient underwent Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for confirmation and to determine the extent of the lesion. Excision of the lesion was done over left elbow completely with a wide margin. Histopathology confirmed the final diagnosis. Venous malformations (VM) are the most common among these congenital malformations, with an incidence of over 50%. Lymphatic malformations (LM) have a much lower incidence than venous malformations, but the combination of venous and LM has a very low incidence.
Role of Chest X-ray, Inflammatory Markers and Blood Gases for Diagnosis and Assessment of Severity in Childhood Pneumonia: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Pal Shibani , Praia Pradip , Dasgupta Malay Kumar
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in under-five children. The utility of simple clinical signs forms the basis of early diagnosis and treating children with pneumonia. Inflammatory markers along with chest X-rays further help to differentiate between viral and bacterial causes and also help in the assessment of the severity of infections. Aim: To find out the clinical spectrum, haematological and radiological parameters of the children admitted with Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) and to correlate the findings with the disease severities. Materials and Methods: The present study was an observational, cross-sectional study done for the period of one year i.e. from July 2017 to June 2018 in the Department of Paediatrics, of RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata , West Bengal, India. A total of 100 children aged two months to five years suffering from severe pneumonia and very severe pneumonia according to World Health Organisation (WHO) definition. They underwent a complete physical examination. Routine radiological and haematological investigations were done. The children were managed using a standard protocol. They were closely followed-up for the need for change in antibiotics, prolonged hospital stay, need for mechanical ventilation, and mortality. All data were collected and subjected to statistical analysis with the help of Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Software (version 17.0). A p-value <0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Results: Out of 100 children, bronchopneumonia (72%) was the most common clinical diagnosis made at admission. Hurried breathing, cough, and fever were presenting features in most of the cases. According to WHO, the Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) control program, 62% had severe pneumonia and 38% had very severe pneumonia. On investigation, radiological findings had high sensitivity and specificity to clinical findings. Inflammatory markers {C-Reactive Protein (CRP) >15.7 mg/dL and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) >20 mm/hr} were a good tool for diagnosing the disease severity. Raised CRP was also associated with multiple antibiotics use and prolonged hospital stay. Increased platelet count >2.45 lacs, decreased pH, and increased PCO2 at the time of admission were associated with the requirement for increased ventilatory support in the children. The median duration of hospital stay was 8 (6) days. Conclusion: Bronchopneumonia is the predominant form of ARI in infants and toddler age group. Inflammatory markers provide valuable information regarding disease severity. Chest X-ray is important in the diagnosis of pneumonia and evaluation of the treatment response.
Electrolyte Abnormalities in Patients Hospitalised with COVID-19 in the Southern Gaza Strip, Palestine: A Retrospective Case-Control Study
Authors: Elhabiby Mahmoud I , Mustafa Ayman Abu , Mohieldein Abdelmarouf Hassan
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19), has caused, nearly 18 million deaths worldwide, many more hospitalisations, and severe economic and social disruption, as of March 2022. Malnutrition and electrolyte imbalance can lead to immune system dysfunction, which can increase the risk of infection. Aim: To evaluate the electrolyte imbalance and other biomarkers in COVID-19 patients and also, to compare these parameters with healthy individuals. Materials and Methods: A retrospective case-control study was conducted in the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences at European Gaza Hospital, Southern Gaza Strip, Palestine. The duration of the study was four months, from February 2022 to May 2022. A total of 200 participants were included in the study, out of which 100 patients were diagnosed with COVID-19 infection by Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test and 100 healthy individuals were recruited from blood bank donors and comprehensive Screening Department. Biochemical profile; Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG), urea, Creatinine (Cr), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), total Creatinine Kinase (CK-total), Creatine Kinase (CK) isoenzyme CK and electrolytes (Na, K, phosphorous, and Mg, ionised calcium, total calcium, and Cl) were assayed. Data were statistically analysed using Student’s t-test and Chi-square test. Results: The mean age of the study participants was 54.1±12.2 years for cases and 54.3±12.4 years for controls. A total of 200 subjects, both the groups had 34 (34.0%) males and 66 (66.0%) females, which was not statistically significant (p-value>0.05). COVID-19 patients had significantly higher values of Na (141.9±4.6 vs 139.7±3.1; p<0.001), K (4.6±0.9 vs 4.3±0.5; p-value=0.001), Cl (108.7±5.3 vs 101.1±4.0; p<0.001), P (4.6±0.6 vs 4±1.4; p<0.001), and Mg (2.1±0.2 vs 1.7±0.3; p<0.001). However, they had lower Ca ionised (1.0±0.1 vs 1.1±0.1; p<0.001) and total Ca (8.4±0.9 vs 9.1±1.1; p<0.001). Furthermore, COVID-19 patients had significantly higher levels of biomarkers of other biochemical profiles compared to healthy controls. Conclusion: As compared to healthy individuals, patients hospitalised with COVID-19, exhibited alterations in their electrolyte balance and other biochemical markers. Management of these parameters to get homeostasis, could that warrant opportunities to reduce morbidity and mortality of disease.
Groundwater Quality Assessment of the Upper Kalumbila Mining Area in North-Western Zambia
Authors: Siyingwa Lawrence , Muchanga Manoah
Published: July 2023

Mining has been the main economic stay of the country since independence and has triggered negative impacts on the environment and groundwater. It has brought about immerse socioeconomic development, but at the same time released the waste effluents and solid wastes, which threaten the quality of groundwater leading to negative effects on animals, human health and may even cause death. This study assesses the quality of groundwater around Upper Kalumbila mining area in North-western Zambia. This research used a Citizen Science-based mixed methods approach with emphasis on concurrent design. Data for the study was collected using a digital portable multiparameter, which enabled insitu measurement of concentration of selected parameters in real time. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics and this included standard deviation and Coefficient of Variation (CV), which were implemented using Excel Spreadsheet Data Analysis Toolkit (ESDAT). Handheld Global Positioning System (GPS) was used for geocoding of groundwater access points. A Student T-test was used to determine how statistically significant the difference in means for 30 paired samples was between the measured Turbidity and the WHO ideal standard for groundwater. The reason for isolating out this parameter was because it was a major source of concern from the water users, and it was visibly above the ideal standard. The study found that almost all chemical parameters were well within Maximum Permissible Limits (MPLs). However, one of the heavy metals, namely, Cobalt was above normal. Turbidity was above WHO’s prescribed ideal standard. From the analysed data, it was concluded that although some isolated parameters were above their MPLs, groundwater around the target areas in the upper part of Kalumbila mining area was moderately safe for human consumption. The study recommends strengthening of community participation and installing filters in the water tanks to mitigate Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and to also carefully monitor heavy metals on a regular basis.
Assessment of Cardiac Functions in Children Suffering from Celiac Disease
Authors: Aslan Aliaa Eldesoky , Elshehaby Walid Ahmed Naguib , Eldein Alshymaa Mohammed Badr , Elsharaby Radwa Mahmoud , Elbarky Amany Mahmoud
Published: July 2023

Background: Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder that occurs in genetically predisposed individuals. Among the complications of celiac disease, idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy and autoimmune myocarditis are popular causes of considerable mortality and morbidity. The objective of this study is to evaluate the heart functioning in CD children.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted out on 40 children (twenty Patients diagnosed as having celiac disease and twenty healthy, age and sex matched children send as control group). All participants underwent basic laboratory investigations. Every child had an echocardiogram, which comprised both traditional echocardiography and tissue Doppler imaging.

Results: The conventional echocardiographic assessment parameters (LVEED, LVESD, septal thickness, EF% FS%, E/A and TAPSE) were insignificantly different between both groups. There was no statistically substantial variation in mitral anulus velocity (S) and E/A among both groups. According to mean value of myocardial performance index (MPI) it was statistically significant greater in celiac disease of the affected group contrasted to the control group (P value 0.002).

Conclusions: The tissue doppler echocardiogram can identify subclinical early stage of cardiac involvement in CD patients.
Variability and Association of Some Morpho-agronomic Traits in Advanced Faba bean (Vicia faba L.) Genotypes at Potential Areas of South Eastern Ethiopia
Authors: Ertiro Temesgen Abo , Kebede Gizachew Yilma , Assen Kedir Yimam , Haile Gebeyaw Achenef , Gutu Deresa Tesfaye
Published: July 2023

Faba bean is an important pulse crop in Ethiopia; however its productivity is low due to lack of biotic and abiotic stresses tolerant varieties. The presence of genetic variability in the germplasm is important for the improvement of yield and other traits. Thus, this study was conducted to understand the extent of genetic variability and association for yield and yield related traits among existing faba bean genotypes. Fiftyfour genotypes were evaluated at two locations (Kulumsaand Asasa) using 9 x 6 alpha lattice design with two replications in 2022/23. The combined/pooled/ analysis of variance revealed that highly significant at (P≤0.01) and significant (P≤0.05) differences were observed among genotypes for all the traits. The phenotypic variance were higher than the genotypic variance of the traits, implies that the influence of the environment on the expression of traits. The genotypic coefficient of variation ranged from 1.89% for days to maturity to 16.14% for thousand seed weight and the phenotypic coefficient of variance value ranged from 2.49% for days to maturity to 17% for thousand seed weight. High estimate of heritability were recorded from days to 50% flowering, rust and thousand seed weight. High genetic advance were observed from thousand seeds weight and rust. Highest estimate of heritability with high genetic advance were observed from thousand seeds weight and rust. Seed yield had negative and highly significant correlation with days to maturity and rust at both genotypic and phenotypic levels, respectively. The genotypic path analysis showed that number of pod per plant exerted positive direct effect on seed yield followed by thousand seed weight, plant height and number of seeds per pod. The observed variations indicate the possibility for further improvement of grain yield and associated traits of faba bean genotypes by utilizing selected parental genotypes and targeted crossing schemes in breeding programs.
Response of Zinc and Nano Urea on Growth and Yield of Maize (Zea mays L.)
Authors: Ninama Jigyasa , Debbarma Victor , Bhakher Renuka , Meena Rupesh Kumar
Published: July 2023

In Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, at the Crop Research Farm of the Naini Agriculture Institute of the Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology, and Sciences, Department of Agronomy, during the Kharif season of 2022, the field experiment titled "Response of zinc and nano urea on growth and yield of maize (Zea mays L.)" was carried out. The results showed that the application of Zinc 30 kg/ha + Nano urea 4 ml/l considerably increased the growth parameters viz. plant height (195.01 cm), dry weight (90.62 g), number of grains per cob (476.79), cob length (21.2 cm), grain yield (4.33 t/ha), and stover yield (6.65 t/ha).
Estimation of Runoff in Data Scare Watershed of Middle Gujarat, India Using HEC-HMS Model
Authors: Suryavansi Suryaprakash , Subbaiah R. , Tiwari Mukesh Kumar , Pampaniya Nirav K. , Gupta Pankaj , Trivedi Mukeshkumar M.
Published: July 2023

The accurate estimation of the hydrologic response in water resources planning and development is crucial. In this study, the rainfall-runoff relationship and hydrologic response of the Devgadh Baria watershed in the Panam river catchment were investigated. Due to limited availability and accuracy of runoff data, Clark UH, and SCS UH models were explored for runoff estimation. Remote sensing and GIS techniques were integrated to assess the ungauged watershed in the Middle Gujarat region.

Rainfall and discharge data, Sentinel-2 data, 12.5m ALOS PALSAR DEM, base maps, and soil maps were collected from various sources. The study area's five different events were randomly selected, and a Thiessen map was prepared to calculate weighted rainfall. Geomorphological parameters and Horton's ratios were estimated using remote sensing and GIS software ILWIS.

The composite curve number (CN) for the watershed was found to be 77.69. Excess-rainfall hyetographs were separated using the SCS-loss method, and the time to peak estimated by the models matched well with observed data, except for a one-day delay in the HEC-HMS based Clark UH model.

Four performance indices, namely NSE, PBIAS, RMSE, and d, were used to compare model performance. The SCS UH model demonstrated the highest NSE value (-0.28) for event-1, while the HEC-HMS based SCS UH model showed the lowest NSE value (-0.28) for event-1. The SCS model outperformed the other models based on performance indicators NSE, RMSE, and d. Overall, the SCS UH approach provided the best estimation of peak discharge and time to peak discharge. The direct surface runoff hydrographs estimated using.
Effect of Tillage and Nitrogen Levels on Yield and Water Productivity of Brassica napus in North West India
Authors: Kaur Gagandeep , Brar Satinder Singh , Singh C. B. , Singh K. B.
Published: July 2023

In North West India ground water is depleting because of adoption of rice-wheat system. Therefore for saving precious water resources there is need to diversify some area under low water requiring crops and adopt water saving techniques. A field experiment was conducted to evaluate individual and interactive effects of deep tillage, irrigation and nitrogen rates on yield and water productivity of canola (Brassica napus). Experimental treatments in main plots were combination of two tillage systems (deep tillage (DT) and conventional tillage (CT)) and three irrigation regimes (no (I0), one (I1) and two irrigations (I2)) and in subplots four nitrogen rates ( 0 (N0), 50 (N50), 75 (N75) and 100 (N100) kg ha-1 with three replications. Maximum rooting depth was observed with irrigation and 100 kg N ha-1. Root mass density in upper 60 cm soil depth was higher under irrigated plots whereas below 60 cm, it was higher under I0. Higher root density was recorded under DT and N100 plots. Dry matter accumulation significantly increased with irrigation, tillage and N application. Seed yield significantly increased under DT (10%) and I2 (26.2% over I0) treatment. Water productivity improved with DT and N100. Oil yield and N uptake increased under DTI2N100.  Higher nitrogen rates at low irrigation frequency resulted in yield similar to low nitrogen rates at higher irrigation frequency. While yield produced under DT with one post sowing irrigation was equivalent to that produced under CT with two irrigations. The results suggest the saving of irrigation water and yield optimisation with high N rate and deep tillage in canola.
Effect of 2,4-D on Growth and Yield of Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.)
Authors: Hariom  , Topno Samir Ebson
Published: July 2023

The investigation, carried out from August-2021 to February-2022 at Horticulture Research Farm of SHUATS, Prayagraj, was aimed to optimize the dose of 2,4-D used as plant growth regulator in chilli to find out suitable genotypes assessing the variability of chilli crop occurred in India for cultivating in lower Gangetic plains of Uttar Pradesh. The experiment was laid out in a Factorial Randomized Block Design with three replications where combinations of three levels of 2,4-D i.e. 0, 2 and 4 ppm and 4 genotypes (AVT-1 2020 CHIHYB-3, AVT-1 2020 CHIHYB-6, AVT-1 2020 CHIHYB-9 and Surajmukhi hybrid) were allotted in 12 main plots in each replication. The observations were recorded for growth, earliness and yield attributes viz, plant height (30, 60 and 90 DAT), number of branches (30, 60 and 90 DAT), weight of 10 fruits per plant, number of fruits per plant, fruit yield per plant and fruit yield per ha. Among all the genotypes AVT-1 2020 CHIHYB-9 performed better with application of 2,4-D @ 4ppm in attributes viz., plant height (30, 60 and 90 DAT) (12.37 cm, 69.93 cm and 84.93cm respectively), number of branches per plant (30, 60 and 90 DAT) (6.37, 14.37 and 20.37 respectively), weight of 10 fruits per plant (120), number of fruits per plant (54g), fruit yield per plant (3.88 Kg) and fruit yield per ha (143.83 t). Significant differences were also observed for genotypes and their interactions in respect of 2,4-D for all attributes.
Residential Proximity to a Commercial Pesticide Application Site and Risk of Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Authors: Yang Hong-Ho , Paul Kimberly C. , Cockburn Myles G. , Thompson Laura K. , Cheng Melodyanne Y. , Suh Jeffrey D. , Wang Marilene B. , Lee Jivianne T.
Published: July 2023

Importance

Environmental and occupational toxicants have been shown to be associated with an increased prevalence of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). However, few to no studies have evaluated patients for CRS using objective testing and workup protocols that fulfill guidelines for CRS diagnostic criteria. Furthermore, no study, to our knowledge, has investigated the risks of CRS in the context of residential exposure through proximity to a commercial pesticide application site.

Objectives

To evaluate associations of residential proximity to a commercial pesticide application site and the prevalence of CRS with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) and without nasal polyps (CRSwoNP).

Design, Setting, and Participants

This was a retrospective cohort study of patients who presented to a tertiary care institution for rhinology evaluation between March 1, 2018, and December 31, 2022.

Main Outcomes and Measures

The outcome variable was the clinical diagnosis of CRS (CRSwNP, CRSwoNP, or non-CRS control). Patients’ residential addresses were utilized to determine pesticide exposure status based on a validated computational geographic information algorithm based on data from the California Pesticide Use Report System. The dichotomous independent variable of exposure status (exposed or non-exposed) was determined by assessing reports of any pesticide applications within 2000 m of each participant’s residence in 2017. Multivariable logistic regressions assessing CRS status and CRS subtypes were conducted with pesticide exposure as the primary covariate of interest. The primary study outcome and measurements as well as study hypothesis were all formulated before data collection.

Results

Among a total of 310 patients (90 CRSwNP, 90 CRSwoNP, and 130 control), the mean (SD) age was 50 (17) years; 164 (53%) were female. Race and ethnicity information was not considered. Controlling for patient demographic information, smoking history, county of residence, and medical comorbidities, pesticide exposure was associated with an approximately 2.5-fold increase in odds of CRS (adjusted odds ratio, 2.41; 95% CI, 1.49-3.90). Pesticide exposure was associated with similar risks for CRSwNP (adjusted relative risk ratio [aRRR], 2.34; 95% CI, 1.31-4.18) and CRSwoNP (aRRR, 2.42; 95% CI, 1.37-4.30).

Conclusions and Relevance

The findings of this retrospective cohort study and analysis revealed that residential exposure to commercial pesticide application within a 2000-m buffer was independently associated with an approximately 2.5-fold increase in odds of being diagnosed with CRS. If validated by additional research, this association would have substantial implications for public health.
Effectof epoxy functionalized elastomer modified carbon fiber on mechanical properties and interfacial adhesion of chloroprene rubber (CR)/natural rubber (NR) composites
Authors: Wang Haitong , Zhao Meng , Han Linfeng , Chen Haiming , Li Qiao , Borah Jyotishmoy , Lin Guangyi
Published: July 2023

The carbon fibers were oxidized with concentrated hydrochloric acid, and subsequently modified in two steps. First, the oxidized carbon fibers were grafted with γ‐aminopropyltriethoxysilane (KH550) with the purpose of building a platform on the fiber surface, then the epoxy functionalized elastomer (ethylene‐vinyl acetate‐glycidyl methacrylate terpolymer, EVMG) was grafted on the carbon fiber surface. Chloroprene rubber/natural rubber/carbon fiber (CR/NR/CF) composites were prepared by mechanical blending process. Carbon fibers were characterized by different techniques such as X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA). The results show that EVMG can enhance the interface adhesion between fiber and rubber. It was observed that the surface of the carbon fiber is covered with a layer of the macromolecular film by EVMG, which increases the surface roughness and introduces epoxy groups. On the one hand, carbon fiber and rubber can be entangled through macromolecular chains, and on the other hand, interfacial bonding can be enhanced by chemical interactions. Furthermore, modification by EVMG impacted tensile strength of CF composite increase by 11.05%, the 300% constant tensile stress increased by 21.87%, and the wear resistance increased by 29.8%, respectively.
Predicting self‐injurious behavior at age three among infant siblings of children with autism
Authors: Dimian Adele F. , Estes Annette M. , Dager Stephen , Piven Joseph , Wolff Jason J. ,   for the IBIS Network
Published: July 2023

Existing research suggests that self‐injurious behavior (SIB) is a relatively common interfering behavior that can occur across the lifespan of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We previously reported that SIB or proto‐injurious SIB at 12 months was related to increased risk of SIB at 24 months among a preschool sample of children with a high familial likelihood for ASD (Dimian et al., 2017). In the present study, we extend these findings, examine SIB occurrence, and associated potential risk factors at 36 months. The present sample included 149 infants with an older sibling with ASD (65.8% male) who completed assessments at ages 12, 24, and 36 months. Descriptive analyses and binary logistic regression models were utilized. SIB was more prevalent among those children who received a diagnosis of ASD. Logistic regression indicated that presence of SIB, stereotypy, hyper‐ and hypo‐ sensory responsivity, and lower intellectual functioning at age 12 months significantly predicted the occurrence of SIB at 36 months. These findings have implications for understanding developmental processes culminating in persistent SIB and may inform prevention programming.
Peri‐implant mucosal enhancement using leukocyte platelet rich fibrin under Sohn's poncho technique: A randomized controlled clinical trial
Authors: Patnaik B. Bharghavi , Penmetsa Gautami S. , Raju M. Satyanarayana , Haripriya N. , Gera Dinesh , Ramesh KSV
Published: July 2023

Background

A biological seal that protects the implant from any biological or external impingement is created by the supracrestal attached tissues. Sohn's poncho technique is a technique that utilizes a healing abutment at the implant site to stabilize the platelet rich fibrin (PRF) membrane. Thus, the aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of Sohn's poncho technique used for placement of leukocyte PRF (L‐PRF) membrane in improving the peri‐implant mucosal thickness and width of keratinized mucosa as well as in the acceleration of healing process compared to the peri‐implant mucosa surrounding healing abutments placed without the L‐PRF membrane.

Methods

A split mouth randomized controlled clinical trial was designed in which implants were placed in the mandibular posterior region. Healing abutment is placed along with the L‐PRF membrane at the test site using Sohn's poncho technique and at control site conventional healing abutment placement was done at second stage. The thickness of peri‐implant mucosa as primary outcome and the Width of keratinized tissue and healing as secondary outcomes were measured and assessed at various time intervals.

Results

Statistically significant difference was seen in inter‐group analysis when peri‐implant mucosal thickness (3.8 ± 0.4 mm vs. 2.3 ± 0.4 mm) and width of keratinized mucosa (3.6 ± 0.6 mm vs. 2.7 ± 0.3 mm) in test and control groups respectively and intragroup analysis of test and control groups at 4 weeks and 6 weeks’ time points. The control group showed faster healing when compared to the test group.

Conclusion

Sohn's poncho technique in combination with L‐PRF has the potential to improve the thickness of peri‐implant mucosa and the width of keratinized mucosa around implants.
Operation of Modular Intralogistic Systems in Chemical Industry Production Networks
Authors: Pannok Maik , Lier Stefan
Published: July 2023

Volatilities in market demand and resource supply require flexible production and logistic concepts in the chemical industry. Modular production plants provide an answer that also promises advantages for operation in decentralized production networks. However, intralogistic processes also have to cope with volatile requirements from the supply chain, such as fluctuating demand quantities, products or packaging types. Therefore, this paper focuses on production‐related intralogistic processes and develops modular intralogistic concepts for flexible operation in the chemical industry. On this basis, a framework for the flexible operation of intralogistic systems is derived, in which organizational and legal developments are considered in addition to technological solutions.
FeIII‐Based Eutectic Mixtures as Multi‐task and Reusable Reaction Media for Efficient and Selective Conversion of Alkynes into Carbonyl Compounds
Authors: Ramos‐Martín Marina , Ríos‐Lombardía Nicolas , González‐Sabín Javier , García‐Garrido Sergio E. , Concellón Carmen , Presa Soto Alejandro , del Amo Vicente , García‐Álvarez Joaquín
Published: July 2023

An efficient, simple and general protocol for the selective hydration of terminal alkynes into the corresponding methyl ketones has been developed by using a cheap, easy‐to‐synthesise and sustainable FeIII‐based eutectic mixture [FeCl3 ⋅ 6H2O/Gly (3 : 1)] as both promoter and solvent for the hydration reaction, working: i) under mild (45 °C) and bench‐type reaction conditions (air); and ii) in the absence of ligands, co‐catalysts, co‐solvents or toxic, non‐abundant and expensive noble transition metals (Au, Ru, Pd). When the final methyl ketones are solid/insoluble in the eutectic mixture, the hydration reaction takes place in 30 min, and the obtained methyl ketones can be isolated by simply decanting the liquid FeIII‐DES, allowing the direct isolation of the desired ketones without VOC solvents. By using this straightforward and simple isolation protocol, we have been able to recycle the FeIII‐based eutectic mixture system up to eight consecutive times. Furthermore, the FeIII‐eutectic mixture is able to promote the selective and efficient formal oxidation of internal alkynes into 1,2‐diketones, with the possibility of recycling this system up to three consecutive times. Preliminary investigations into a possible mechanism for the oxidation of the internal alkynes seem to indicate that it proceeds through the formation of the corresponding methyl ketones and α‐chloroketones.
Stock price forecasting based on the relationship among Asian stock markets using deep learning
Authors: Kumar Gourav , Singh Uday Pratap , Jain Sanjeev
Published: July 2023

The stock price fluctuation of one country can be influenced by the movement of the stock price of other countries implying that there exists some relationship among various stock markets. This study examines the interrelationship among Asian stock markets and forecasts the stock market on the basis of the relationship that exists among Asian stock markets. The interrelationship is tested by using the Granger causality (GC) test and Pearson's correlation (PC) matrix. Further, a deep learning model namely a long short term memory (LSTM) neural network is utilized to forecast the stock price of one country by using the price of other countries that have a correlation and causal relationship with the target stock market. PC matrix shows that there exists a strong correlation among Asian stock markets. Results from the GC show that there exists a unidirectional relationship between Sensex and NIKKEI 225 to SSE composite index, Sensex to NIKKEI 225, and Sensex and TSEC weighted index to KOSPI composite index and a bi‐directional relationship among Sensex, TSEC weighted index and Hang Seng index. Experimental results show that GC and LSTM‐based model namely GC‐LSTM shows better forecasting performance in comparison to PC and LSTM‐based model termed as PC‐LSTM.
Prediction of nitrogen mineralization in organically fertilized growing media for soil‐less production
Authors: Cannavo Patrice , Recous Sylvie , Valé Matthieu , Bresch Sophie , Benbrahim Mohammed , Guénon René
Published: July 2023

Background

Organic fertilizers derived from recycled materials and by‐products are currently investigated as a way of freeing ourselves from synthetic chemical mineral fertilizers within the framework of the agroecological transition. These organic fertilizers have to undergo a mineralization process mainly carried out by microbes, so that the mineral elements can be consumed by the plants.

Aims

The challenge consists in providing tools to predict available N coming from mineralization of organic fertilizers to better control the doses and the frequency of application.

Methods

We developed and compared two predictive models of N mineralization of organic fertilizers, a multivariate statistical model and a first‐order kinetic model. Temperature (4, 20, 28, and 40°C) and humidity (−3.2, −10, and −31.6 kPa) were modulated and confronted to the response of four different growing media (GM) types and two organic fertilizers during a 49‐day experiment. The input parameters tested for the statistical model were the amount of N in the fertilizer, the initial N content, temperature and humidity of the GM.

Results

Both models satisfactorily predicted the mineral N content, even if they tended to overestimate it for low concentrations (mostly corresponding to low temperature, 4°C) and the first‐order kinetic model overestimated it for the highest mineral N content (1000–1300 mg N kg−1). The two models were used to predict mineral N content on an independent dataset acquired under in situ conditions. The errors of prediction (RMSE) ranged between 220 and 256 mg N kg−1 according to the multivariate and first‐order models, respectively.

Conclusions

Two models have demonstrated satisfactory their ability to estimate the mineral nitrogen content in GM they need to be validated in more GM‐fertilizer couples and in the presence of plant.