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Functional macrophyte trait variation as a response to the source of inorganic carbon acquisition
Authors: Chmara Rafał , Pronin Eugeniusz , Szmeja Józef 
Published: December 2021

Background
This study aims to compare variation in a range of aquatic macrophyte species leaf traits into three carbon acquisition groups: HCO3−, free CO2 and atmospheric CO2.

Methods
The leaf functional traits were measured for 30 species from 30 softwater lakes. Macrophyte species were classified into (1) free CO2, (2) atmospheric CO2 and (3) bicarbonate HCO3− groups. In each lake we collected water samples and measured eight environmental variables: depth, Secchi depth, photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), pH of water, conductivity, calcium concentration, total nitrogen and total phosphorus. In this study we applied the RLQ analysis to investigate the relationships between species functional traits (Q) and their relationship with environmental variables (R) constrained by species abundance (L).

Results
The results showed that: (1) Aquatic macrophytes exhibited high leaf trait variations as a response to different inorganic carbon acquisition; (2) Traits of leaves refer to the acquisition of carbon for photosynthesis and serve to maximise this process; (3) In the wide softwater habitat, macrophyte species exhibited an extreme range of leaf economic spectrum (leaf area, leaf dry weight and specific leaf area) and wide range of shape trait expressed as circularity; (4) Macrophyte leaf traits are the result of adaptation to carbon acquisition in ambient environment.
A Rare Case of Synchronous us Carcinoma Breast with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Authors: Kulkarni Varun S. , Bhattacharjee Anurag , Ramteke Harshal , Gupta Abhishek , Durge Shubham , Yeola Meenakshi 
Published: December 2021

Chronic myeloid leukemia is an insidiously progressive condition and comparatively rare type of blood cell malignancy that begins in the bone marrow. Chronic myeloid leukemia typically affects adult population and is documented to be caused by chromosomal mutation that usually occurs spontaneously.
Chronic myeloid leukemia is more common in males than in females (male: female ratio of 1.4:1) and appears more commonly in the elderly with a median age at diagnosis of 65 years [1] Exposure to ionising radiation is one of the risk factors, based on a 50 fold higher incidence of CML in Hiroshima and Nagasaki nuclear bombing survivors [1] The rate of CML in these individuals seems to reach at its peak about 10 years after the exposure [1].
Carcinoma breast on the other hand is one of the most common causes of death in middle aged women in western countries. There are numerous factors contributing as its etiological factors such as age, gender, diet, endocrinal factors, previous radiation exposure, genetic factors and geographical factors.
We present a case report of a 44 old female who came to Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital (Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences and Research), with presenting complaint of lump in the left breast since 2 days and abdominal mass for 1 month. On investigations, patient was diagnosed with a rare case of chronic myeloid leukemia on the complete blood count and peripheral smear and the lump in the left breast also revealed invasive ductal carcinoma of the left breast.
Assess the Effectiveness of Self-instructional Module on Knowledge Regarding Cultural Beliefs of Dietary Habits among Postnatal Women
Authors: Ambule Kalyani , Thool Bali , Mahakarkar Manjusha , Moon Shalini , Teltumade Archana 
Published: December 2021

Background: The study of cultural factors in nutrition emerged as a distinct focus of research only recently, with the formation of the National Research Council's Committee on Food Habits in 1941. The impact of culture on nutrition has primarily been studied in the realm of "food habits," which is the second of two distinct spheres comprehended by nutrition science. The first is concerned with determining nutritional requirements and dietary standards and includes biochemistry and physiology.
Objective of the study: This study aims to assess the effects of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding cultural beliefs of dietary habits among postnatal women. 1. To assess the existing knowledge regarding cultural beliefs of dietary habits among postnatal women 2. To assess the effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding cultural beliefs of dietary habits among postnatal women 3. To associate knowledge regarding cultural beliefs of dietary habits among postnatal women with demographic variables.
Material and methods: Evaluatory research approach is used to assess the effectiveness of self-instructional module on through the difference between the pre-test and post-test knowledge score. In this study a total number of 60 postnatal women who fulfil the inclusion criteria were selected. A structured questionnaire developed for assessing the knowledge of postnatal women.
Result: According to the findings, 13.33% of postnatal women had an average level of knowledge, 55% had a good level of knowledge, and 31.67% had an excellent level of knowledge. Conclusion: According to findings of the study, there is an improvement in knowledge of postnatal women. Statistically, the self-instructional module on knowledge regarding cultural beliefs of dietary habits among postnatal women was proved to be effective.
To Assess the Effectiveness of Breathing Exercise on Labour Pain and Behavioral Response of Primi Gravida Mothers during First Stage of Labour, at Selected Maternity Hospitals
Authors: Moon Shalini , Mahakarkar Manjusha , Sakle Pradnya 
Published: December 2021

Background of the Study: Labour is tough and headaches occur, however mother's our bodies are designed to supply birth. The shape of the pelvis, hormones, effective muscle mass and further all paintings collectively that may help mother to convey her child into the globe - before, within the course of and after childbirth.
Objectives: 1. To assess pain intensity level among the Primi gravida mothers during first stage of labour in experimental and control group.2. To assess the behavioral response of primi gravid mothers during 1st stage of labour in control and Experimental group. 3. To determine the effectiveness of breathing exercise on labour pain among primi gravida mothers during first stage of labour.4. To determine the effectiveness of breathing exercise on behavioral response among primi gravida mothers during first stage of labour. 5. To determine the association between selected demographic variables and pain of primi gravida mothers during first stage of labour.6. To determine the association between selected demographic variables and behavioral response of prim gravid mothers during first stage of labour.
Material and Methods: The design of this research study was based on a True Experimental research design with a pre-test and post-test control group. A total of 400 mothers were included in the study (200 in experimental group and 200 in control group). The samples were chosen using the probability simple random sampling technique. The data will be gathered using Baseline Proforma and an observational check list.
Expected Results: At selected Maternity hospitals, this study will assess the effects of respiratory exercise on Childbirth pain and behavioral responses of primi gravida moms during the early stage of childbirth. After intervention, the degree of discomfort in primi gravida women should be reduced, and their behavioral reaction should improve.
Conclusion: Final conclusion is drawn from the ultimate results of the statistical review.
A Comparative Analysis of Intermittent and Continuous Phototherapy in Patients with Neonatal Jaundice
Authors: Mari Shereen , Memon Shazia , Chohan Muhammad Nadeem , Touseef Muhammad , Chand Saroop , Das Chetan 
Published: December 2021

Aim: To compare the outcome of intermittent phototherapy versus continuous phototherapy in treatment of neonatal jaundice.
Study Design: Randomized clinical trial (RCT).
Place and Duration: This study was conducted at Department of pediatrics, neonatal ward, Liaquat university hospital Hyderabad/Jamshoro, from 8 January to 7 July 2020
Methodology: There were 222 neonate with jaundice, which were randomly allocated into two groups. One hundred and one neonates were in group “A” who received continuous phototherapy while 111 neonates were treated with intermittent phototherapy called group B. Phototherapy units were identical regarding their manufacture and radiance with 5 blue light tubes at a distance of 15-20 cm above neonate that produced the irradiance of 20µW/cm2/nm at 420-470 nm. Serum bilirubin levels were measured every 12 hourly after starting phototherapy up to 48 hours. SPSS version 22 was used for data analysis.
Results: The average age of the neonates was 2.23±1.45 days. In this study, the reduction of bilirubin level in both groups after 12, 24, 36, 48 hours of phototherapy and at the time of discharge was not different between groups.
Conclusion: Intermittent and continuous phototherapies were found to be equally effective. Because of its additional benefits, intermittent phototherapy can be adopted as a routine procedure instead of continuous phototherapy in neonatal care units, however, it needs to be confirmed by large scale RCTs.
Prevention and Nursing Management for Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infection
Authors: Sakharkar Sheetal , Sharma Ranjana , V. Mude Dinesh , Kasturkar Pooja , Wankhede Pratibha , Gomase Kavita , Sakharwade Prerna , Bokade Kanchan 
Published: December 2021

Central line associated blood stream infection (CLABSI), is a substantial contributor to in-hospital morbidity and death, as well as increased cost and length of stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). CLABSIs are one of the most deadly for each infection is expected to have a mortality rate of 12-25 percent. CLABSI prevention is important, and nurses play a vital role. Nurses are required to complete initial training as well as annual competence tests for central venous catheter protocol and other skills to ensure that they are delivering direct care to patients using the most up-to-date evidence-based practices.
Conclusion: CLABSI prevention bundles are the best method for implementing many interventions at once in addition to standardizing practice. Standard prevention bundles in addition to routine CLABSI education for staff are the most effective methods for preventing infection; it is inevitable that compliance with bundles will vary across healthcare institutions.
Phytochemical, Proximate, in-vitro Anti-malarial, Anti-inflammatory and Antimicrobial Screening of Leaf Extracts of Combretum platypterum (Welw) Hutch & Dalziel
Authors: Anarado C. E. , Ajiwe V. I. E. , Obumselu O. F. , Anarado C. J. O. , Okafor N. P. 
Published: December 2021

Background: Combretum platypterum is used ethno-medically in the treatment many diseases in Africa, such as; helminthiasis, sexually transmitted diseases, conjunctivitis, malaria, lumps, fever, eye problems, diarrhea, lower backache, coughs, swellings, as febrifuge, tonic, and to stop post-partum bleeding.
Aim: This work was aimed at investigating the phytochemical, proximate, anti malarial, anti inflammatory, anti bacterial and anti fungal activities of leaf extracts of Combretum platypterum.
Methods: Leaves of C. platypterum were cold extracted with methanol, ethyl acetate and n-hexane. The extracts were subjected to preliminary phytochemical analyses, proximate, anti malarial, anti inflammatory and antimicrobial tests.
Results: The results revealed that, alkaloids, terpenoids, flavonoids, cardiac glycosides, carbohydrates, resins and reducing sugars were found in all the extracts. It was also observed that the presence of the metabolites in each extract was in polarity-dependent manner. The percentage composition of carbohydrates was also the highest followed by the composition of proteins. The suppressions of the extracts against P. falciparum at half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50 mg/ml) were found to be higher than that of chloroquine at IC50 µg/ml. It was also found that methanol extract had the highest inhibition against Gram positive, Gram negative bacteria and C. albicans in a dose-dependent manner. K. pneumonia was resistant to the inhibition of the extracts. The anti inflammatory assays showed that methanol extracts at 500 mg/ml exhibited higher lipoxygenase Inhibition than diclofenac at 500 µg/ml. Ethyl acetate extract showed highest inhibition of heat-induced hemolysis, protein denaturation and proteinase among all the extracts.
Conclusion: The therapeutic use of the leaves of C. platypterum against malaria and swelling was confirmed by the activities of the extracts against inflammation and P. falciparum. It is also necessary that the bioactive compounds responsible for these activities be isolated.
The Outpatient Prescribing of Topical Betamethasone in Al-Kharj
Authors: J. Ahmed Nehad , A. Menshawy Menshawy , Faiyaz Khan Mohd. 
Published: December 2021

Aim: The present study aimed to describe the prescribing pattern of topical betamethasone in the outpatient setting in Alkharj.
Methodology: This retrospective study that included collecting data from the electronic prescriptions in a public hospital in Alkharj in 2018.
Results: During the study period from Jan to Dec 2018 only 46 patients received topical betamethasone. Most of the patients were female (63.04%). About 71.74% of the prescribed betamethasone was in ointment form and 28.26% in lotion form. Most of the prescribers were residents (97.83%). Most of the prescriptions were written by dermatology department (58.70%).
Conclusion: The use of topical betamethasone was uncommon and this could be due to the availability of other topical corticosteroids and other alternatives. It is important to increase the knowledge of health care workers and the patients regarding the use of topical corticosteroids.
A Study Protocol on: Evaluate the Awareness Program on Selected Vaccinations among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
Authors: Ghungrud Deepali , Sharma Ranjana 
Published: December 2021

Background: “Chronic Kidney Disease” also known as a chronic renal failure, is one of the major health problems today. And infection is the second leading cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease, contributing around 30–36% of deaths among patients on dialysis. Overall, this condition is a threat to the life of the patients, hence to improve in the patient’s condition on dialysis and renal replacement therapy is a must. Here, early vaccination becomes must as primary treatment modalities to prevent the patients from communicable diseases like Hepatitis-B, Influenza, Pneumococcal diseases.
Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of the awareness program on selected vaccinations among chronic kidney disease patients.
Methodology: Quasi experimental one group pre-test post-test research design will be used in this study and samples will be chronic kidney disease patients. Non probability purposive sampling technique will be used to select the samples. This research study included 100 chronic kidney disease patients of selected hospitals in Vidarbha region. Samples must select according to requirements for inclusion and exclusion criteria. For this study, Age between 18 to 65 years above, both male and female, Chronic kidney disease patients attending Nephrology and Medicine OPD/IPD and admitted patients in selected hospitals in Vidarbha region, able to read and write Marathi or Hindi, Willing to participate in study, available during data collection.
Expected Results: 1. To access this information for educating and change the attitude of patients regarding selected vaccination among chronic kidney disease patients. And understand the importance of vaccination before the onset of dialysis and renal transplantation.
Conclusion: Conclusion will be drawn from the statistical analysis.
Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Screening of Leaf and Tuber Extracts of Tephrosia calophylla Bedd
Authors: Kavitha B. 
Published: December 2021

Tephrosia calophylla, (Fabaceae) a perennial woody under shrub endemic to south India. It is one of 13 rare or threatened Tephrosia species. Commonly it is known as Adavivempali. The various species of Tephrosia is ascribed to have many medicinal and therapeutic uses. The importance of this study was to preliminary screening of different phytochemical constituents for the detection of various secondary metabolites and evaluation of antibacterial, antifungal activity and Minimum Inhibitory Concentration of the different crude extracts of tuber and leaf. Tuber and leaf both yielded more number of secondary metabolites like alkaloids, phenols, flavonoids tannins, saponins and glycosides with high quantity when compared with the leaf, consisting low quantities of phyto-constituents as steroids and in tuber consisting only tannins. Antibacterial activity of T. calophylla tuber and leaf aqueous and alcohol extracts at 10 mg/well are showing more effective activity on Bacillus subtilis (MTCC-441), Escherichia coli (MTCC-443), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (MTCC-741), Klebsealla neumoniae, Proteus vulgaris strains than the control drug Ampicillin 10 mg/well with 30.25-15.00 mm zone of inhibition. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) with leaf and tuber extracts was 0.312 to 2.50 mg/ml compared to that of the 10 mg of Ampicillin. Antifungal screening of aqueous leaf extract was more effective on Candida albicans with 19.25 mm inhibition zone than Aspergillus niger at 10 mg/well compared to Nystatin the control drug at 10 mg/well with 10.2 to 12.1 mm of zone of inhibition. Fungal MIC on both organisms with leaf and tuber extracts ranges from 0.612 mg to 3 mg compared to 10 mg of Nystatin.
Restraining Oxygen Release and Suppressing Structure Distortion in Single‐Crystal Li‐Rich Layered Cathode Materials
Authors: Sun Jianming , Sheng Chuanchao , Cao Xin , Wang Pengfei , He Ping , Yang Huijun , Chang Zhi , Yue Xiyan , Zhou Haoshen 
Published: November 2021

AbstractLi‐rich oxides can be regarded as the next‐generation cathode materials for high‐energy‐density Li‐ion batteries since additional oxygen redox activities greatly increase output energy density. However, the oxygen loss and structural distortion induce low initial coulombic efficiency and severe decay of cycle performance, further hindering their industrial applications. Herein, the representative layered Li‐rich cathode material, Li1.2Ni0.2Mn0.6O2, is endowed with novel single‐crystal morphology. In comparison to its polycrystal counterpart, not only can serious oxygen release be effectively restrained during the first oxygen activation process, but also the layered/spinel phase transition can be well suppressed upon cycling. Moreover, the single‐crystal cathode exhibits the limited volume change and persistent presence of superlattice peaks upon Li+ (de)intercalation processes, resulting in enhanced structural stability with absence of crack generation and successive utilization of oxygen redox reaction during long‐term cycling. Benefiting from these unique features, the single‐crystal Li‐rich electrode not only yields a high reversible capacity of 257 mAh g−1, but also achieves excellent cycling performance with 92% capacity retention after 200 cycles. These findings demonstrate that the morphology design of single crystals can be regarded as an effective strategy to realize high‐energy density and long‐life Li‐ion batteries.
Capillary‐Confinement Crystallization for Monolayer Molecular Crystal Arrays
Authors: Liu Jie , Yu Yamin , Liu Jie , Li Tao , Li Chunlei , Zhang Jing , Hu Wenping , Liu Yunqi , Jiang Lang 
Published: November 2021

AbstractOrganic single‐crystalline semiconductors are highly desired for the fabrication of integrated electronic circuits, yet their uniform growth and efficient patterning is a huge challenge. Here, a general solution procedure named the “soft‐template‐assisted‐assembly method” is developed to prepare centimeter‐scale monolayer molecular crystal (MMC) arrays with precise regulation over their size and location via a capillary‐confinement crystallization process. It is remarkable that the field‐effect mobility of the array is highly uniform, with variation less than 4.4%, which demonstrates the most uniform organic single‐crystal arrays ever reported so far. Simulations based on fluid dynamics are carried out to understand the function mechanism of this method. Thanks to the ultrasmooth crystalline orientation surface of MMCs, high‐quality p–n heterojunction arrays can be prepared by weak epitaxy growth of n‐type material atop the MMC. The p–n heterojunction field‐effect transistors show ambipolar characteristics and the corresponding inverters constructed by these heterojunctions exhibit a competitive gain of 155. This work provides a general strategy to realize the preparation and application of logic complementary circuits based on patterned organic single crystals.
Hysteresis‐Free Nanoparticle‐Reinforced Hydrogels
Authors: Meng Xiaohui , Qiao Yan , Do Changwoo , Bras Wim , He Chunyong , Ke Yubin , Russell Thomas P. , Qiu Dong 
Published: November 2021

AbstractThe elastic storage and release of mechanical energy has been key to many developments throughout the history of mankind. Resilience, absent hysteresis, has been an elusive goal to achieve, particularly at large deformations. Using a low‐crosslink‐density polyacrylamide hydrogel at 96% water content having hyperbranched silica nanoparticles (HBSPs) as the major junction points, a hysteresis‐free material is realized. The fatigue‐free characteristic of these composite hydrogels is evidenced by the invariance of the stress–strain curves at strain ratios of 4, even after 5000 cycles. At a strain ratio of 7, only a 1.3% hysteresis is observed. A markedly increased strain‐ratio‐at‐break of 11.5 is observed. The unique attributes of these resilient hydrogels are manifested in the high‐fidelity detection of dynamic deformations under cyclic loading over a broad range of frequencies, difficult to achieve with other materials.
Heterogeneous Co3O4/Carbon Nanofibers for Low Temperature Triethylamine Detection: Mechanistic Insights by Operando DRIFTS and DFT
Authors: Lou Chengming , Wang Kai , Liu Xianghong , Li Xinyu , Wang Hui , Li Lihong , Zheng Wei , Zhang Jun 
Published: November 2021

AbstractMetal oxide semiconductors (MOS) have been extensively investigated for the detection of toxic organic amines. However, the high working temperature of metal oxide semiconductors (MOS) remains a challenge that greatly limits their potential in sensor technology. Meanwhile, the sensing mechanism of triethylamine (TEA) has not been fully understood. In this work, the authors report the design of heterogeneous Co3O4/carbon nanofibers (Co3O4/CNFs) and their utilization toward TEA detection at low temperature. With an optimized loading density of Co3O4 nanocrystals, the sensor based on Co3O4/CNFs, which exhibits remarkable response to TEA even at room temperature, delivers the best response of Co3O4/CNFs at 150 °C. Notably, the response of Co3O4/CNFs is three times higher than that of pristine Co3O4. More importantly, they, for the first time, elucidate the TEA sensing mechanism via operando diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS) and density functional theory (DFT) calculations, revealing that the oxidation of TEA undergoes a two‐step process. This work not only paves the way to design high performance sensing materials, but also contributes to the fundamental understanding of a sensing mechanism.